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Important Safety Instructions

1)

Read these instructions.

2)

Keep these instructions.

3)

Heed all warnings.

4)

Follow all instructions.

5)

Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)

Clean only with dry cloth.

7)

Do not block any ventilation openings.

 Install in 

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)

Do not install near any heat sources

 such as radiators, 

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)

Do not defeat the safety purpose of 
the polarized or grounding type 
plug.

 A polarized plug has two blades 

with one wider than the other. 
A grounding type plug has two blades 
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third 
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug 
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)

Protect the power cord

 from being walked 

on or pinched, particularly at plugs, 
convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.

11)

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.

12)

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus.

 When a cart is used, use 

caution when moving the cart/apparatus 
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.

14)

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

 

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug 
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to 
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been 
dropped.

Additional Safety Precautions

14a) Item 14 does not apply to “Lamp unit replacement and 

care” in the 

Operating Guide

.

14b)

CAUTION:

 If the TV is dropped and the cabinet or 

enclosure surface has been damaged or the TV does 
not operate normally, take the following precautions:

• ALWAYS turn off the TV and unplug the power cord to 

avoid possible electric shock or fire.

• To prevent personal injury, never handle the damaged 

television.

• ALWAYS contact a service technician to inspect the TV 

any time it has been damaged or dropped.

15)

CAUTION:

 

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use the 

polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or 
other outlet unless the blades can be inserted 
completely to prevent blade exposure.

• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to 

wide slot; fully insert.

16)

WARNING: This product contains a lamp to project 
the picture, and requires special safety precautions:

 

• See the 

Operating Guide

 for instructions on lamp unit 

replacement and care.

DO NOT attempt to service this product except as 
specified in the “Lamp unit replacement and care” 
section in the 

Operating Guide

.

 The only user-

serviceable item in this product is the lamp unit.

Installation, Care, and Service

Installation

Follow these recommendations and precautions and heed all 
warnings when installing your TV:

17) Never modify this equipment. Changes or modifications 

may void: a) the warranty, and b) the user’s authority to 
operate this equipment under the rules of the Federal 
Communications Commission.

18)

DANGER: RISK OF 
SERIOUS PERSONAL 
INJURY, DEATH, OR 
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE!

Never place the TV on an unstable cart, 
stand, or table. The TV may fall, causing 
serious personal injury, death, or serious 
damage to the TV.

19) Never place or store the TV in direct sunlight; areas 

subject to excessive dust or vibration; or locations with 
temperatures at or below 41°F (5°C). See “Specifications” 
section in the 

Operating Guide

 on operating conditions.

20) Always place the TV on the applicable optional TV 

stand(s) listed in the “Specifications” section in the 

Operating Guide

 (if available for this TV model) or on a 

sturdy, level, stable surface that can safely support the 
size and weight of the unit. See “Notice of possible TV 
stand instability” and “Child Safety” on page 2.

21) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or 

splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as 
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

22) Always place the back of the television at least one (1) 

inch away from any vertical surface (such as a wall) to 
allow proper ventilation.

23) Never block or cover the slots or openings in the TV 

cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the TV:
• on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface;
• too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or

• in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in 

cabinet, or any other place with poor ventilation.

The slots and openings are provided to protect the TV 
from overheating and to help maintain reliable operation of 
the TV.

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Summary of Contents for 50HMX96 - 50" Rear Projection TV

Page 1: ...O D U C T S L L C 50HM66 56HM66 50HMX96 56HMX96 62HM196 72HM196 62MX196 72MX196 62MZ196 72MZ196 YC N VX1A00004000 Integrated High Definition DLP Projection Television 2006 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved DLP_Inst book Page 1 Wednesday February 22 2006 6 18 PM ...

Page 2: ...each for a Remember that children can become excited while watching a program and can potentially push or pull a TV over a Share our safety message about this hidden hazard of the home with your family and friends Thank you Safety Precautions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equ...

Page 3: ...sk of electric shock do not use the polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted completely to prevent blade exposure To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert 16 WARNING This product contains a lamp to project the picture and requires special safety precautions See the Operating Guide for instructions on lamp...

Page 4: ...s become frequent or continuous unplug the power cord and contact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center 35 Special care for DLP Digital Light Processing units The lamp unit in this product has a limited service life The length of service life varies depending on product use or user settings If you use the lamp beyond its service life you may notice a reduction in the colors and or brightness of the ...

Page 5: ...n feature therefore the TV Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide is not provided in the accessory pack Screen captures provided in this Installation Guide may not match the screens that you see on your TV Please refer to your Operating Guide Terminal Specifications for DLP Projection Televisions This Installation Guide includes installation instructions for several television models Please con...

Page 6: ...olorStream component video a VCR and a satellite receiver 11 Connecting a VCR with S video and a cable box 12 Connecting an HDMI or DVI device to the HDMI input 13 Connecting a device to the IR OUT infrared terminal using the IR blaster cable for IR pass through device control 14 Connecting an IR receiver repeater control system to the IR IN infrared terminal 15 Connecting a camcorder 15 Connnecti...

Page 7: ... with an HDMI output An HDMI cable delivers digital audio and video in its native format This cable carries both video and audio information therefore separate audio cables are not required for a complete HDMI device connection page 13 Note HDMI cable provides better picture performance than a standard composite video or S video cable Dual wand IR blaster G LINK cable Dual wand IR blaster G LINK c...

Page 8: ...he digital cable through a VCR first and or to ANT 2 the TV may not receive the signals correctly Always use the EJECT button to remove the CableCARD Removing the CableCARD without pressing EJECT can damage the CableCARD and or TV Such damage is NOT covered under your Toshiba warranty Never insert any object or card other than a CableCARD including without limitation a PCMCIA card into the CableCA...

Page 9: ...ng Guide Chapter 2 In the United States TV GUIDE and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar TV Guide International Inc and or one of its affiliates In Canada TV GUIDE is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc and is used under license by Gemstar TV Guide International Inc IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV L R R L IN OUT IN OUT OUT IN CH 3 CH 4 TV Stereo VCR From Cable TV or antenna...

Page 10: ...el the Cable box output is set to Use the Cable box controls to change channels To view the VCR Turn ON the VCR Select the VIDEO 1 video input source on the TV To select the video input source press INPUT on the remote control Operating Guide To program the TV remote control to operate other devices see the Operating Guide Chapter 2 IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV L R R L IN OUT IN IN OUT OUT OU...

Page 11: ...er has HDMI video see page 13 Note The VIDEO AUDIO OUT terminals output signals from the ANT 1 ANT 2 VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 terminals when the appropriate input mode is selected To select the video input source press INPUT on the remote control Operating Guide To program the TV remote control to operate other devices see the Operating Guide Chapter 2 To view antenna or Cable channels Select the ANT 1...

Page 12: ...n the VCR and Cable box connection To use the TV Guide On Screen recording features if applicable to your TV model 1 Connect the G LINK cable according to the instructions page 17 2 Make sure the VCR is connected to the VIDEO AUDIO OUT terminals on the TV see illustration 3 Set the VCR to the appropriate line input refer to your VCR owner s manual for details and then turn OFF the VCR 4 See the TV...

Page 13: ...ector per DVI device For proper operation the length of an HDMI to DVI adapter cable should not exceed 9 8 ft 3m The recommended length is 6 6 ft 2m one pair of standard analog audio cables per DVI device An HDMI to DVI adapter cable transfers video only Separate analog audio cables are required see illustration See Setting the HDMI audio mode in the Operating Guide Note To ensure that the HDMI or...

Page 14: ...ntrol the device s Point either the device s remote control or the TV remote control that you previously programmed to operate the device Operating Guide Chapter 2 toward the front of the TV and press the button for the desired function The signal passes from the remote control through the TV to the device via the IR blaster cable Notes If you use the device s remote control to operate the device ...

Page 15: ... performance if your camcorder has S video use an S video cable plus the audio cables instead of the standard video cable Do not connect both types of video cable to VIDEO 2 at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable To view the camcorder video Select the VIDEO 2 video input source on the TV To select the video input source press INPUT on the remote control Operating Guide To...

Page 16: ...rly creating a high noise level that may damage speakers or headphones THIS DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY YOUR WARRANTY The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs signals only when receiving digital broadcasts with the TV in single window mode The DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal may not output some digital audio sources because of copy restrictions Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and th...

Page 17: ...o the G LINK terminal 1 Locate the infrared sensor on the front of your VCR or Cable box The sensor is marked on some devices 2 Align one of the G LINK IR blaster cable s wands about 1 inch away from the infrared sensor on the front of the VCR and attach it using double sided mounting tape If you have a Cable box attach the other wand in a similar manner See illustration Note If you do not have a ...

Page 18: ...Guide Notes Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV An adapter is not needed for computers with a DOS V compatible mini D sub15 pin terminal Depending on the DVD s title and the specifications of the PC on which you are playing the DVD Video some scenes may be skipped or you may not be able to pause during multi angle scenes Only models that include a PC IN VGA port are suitable for connecti...

Page 19: ...mpatible only with Microsoft Windows 2000 and the Home or Professional version of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Service Pack 2 See Operating Guide for details The TV s home network connection allows access to e mail scheduling and file sharing only You will NOT be able to use the TV to access the Internet If you use an Ethernet crossover cable to connect your PC directly to the TV you wi...

Page 20: ...em DSL or cable 2 1 Your router switch may be part of your DSL or cable modem Your switch may be separate from your router For assistance contact your ISP or an IT professional 2 Coaxial or telephone cable depending on your modem type 3 Standard Ethernet RJ 45 cable 4 Do NOT connect a phone jack directly to the TV s RJ 45 Ethernet port 3 2 3 4 3 1 TV back panel Modem DSL or cable Router switch PC ...

Page 21: ...tal Audio Out 16 Dolby Digital 16 DSL modem 20 DVD player connection 11 DVI connection 13 E Ethernet RJ 45 cable 7 G G LINK connection 17 H HDMI cable 7 HDMI connection 13 Home network connection 19 I Installation care and service 3 IR blaster 14 O Optical audio cable 7 P PC connection 18 R RJ 45 THINC connection 19 Router 20 S Safety 2 Service 4 S video cable 7 V VCR connection 9 10 11 12 Video c...

Page 22: ...DLP Inst E F Web 213 276 22 Notes DLP_Inst book Page 22 Wednesday February 22 2006 6 18 PM ...

Page 23: ...DLP Inst E F Web 213 276 23 Notes DLP_Inst book Page 23 Wednesday February 22 2006 6 18 PM ...

Page 24: ...ght Processing DLP and the DLP medallion are trademarks of Texas Instruments MANUFACTURED BY HEAD OFFICE 191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM ONTARIO L3R 8H2 CANADA TEL 905 470 5400 SERVICE CENTERS TORONTO 191 McNABB STREET MARKHAM ONTARIO L3R 8H2 CANADA TEL 905 470 5400 MONTREAL 18050 TRANS CANADA KIRKLAND QUEBEC H9J 4A1 CANADA TEL 514 390 7766 VANCOUVER 13551 COMMERCE PARKWAY SUITE 110 RICHMOND B C V6V 2L1...

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