Toshiba 50HMX96 Operating Manual

Toshiba 50HMX96 Operating Manual

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Integrated High Definition
DLP
Projection Television
50HMX96
56HMX96
IMPORTANT NOTE
Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product, carefully
read the Important Safety, Installation, Care, and Service
information in the separate Installation Guide.
For an overview of steps for setting up your new TV, see page 7.
Note: To display a High Definition picture, the TV must be receiving a
High Definition signal (such as an over-the-air High Definition TV
broadcast, a High Definition digital cable program, or a High Definition
digital satellite program). For details, please contact your TV antenna
installer, cable provider, or satellite provider.
Note: If the TV is powered off and then quickly on again when the
lamp unit is hot, it may take several minutes for the picture to appear
TM
on-screen. This is a property of DLP
a sign of malfunction. For details, see "IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT
HOT LAMP RESTART" on page 3.
© 2006 TOSHIBA CORPORATION
All Rights Reserved
TV lamp technology and is NOT
HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are on the back of
your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate
with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
Model number:
Serial number:
VX1A00004100
YC/N
HMX96 (E/F) Web 213:276

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV. Model number: Serial number: VX1A00004100...
  • Page 2 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Toshiba could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. Important notes about your ™...
  • Page 3: Trademark Information

    HMX96_EN.book Page 3 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT “HOT LAMP RESTART” When the TV has been powered on long enough for the lamp unit to get hot, it may take several minutes for the picture to appear on-screen in the following situations: ™...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1: Introduction ......6 Welcome to Toshiba ....... . 6 Features of your new TV .
  • Page 5 HMX96_EN.book Page 5 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature ..59 A. Connecting the TV to your home network ... 59 B.
  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    “Specifications” section of this manual. Use with other stands may result in instability, causing possible injury or death. Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV, one of the most ™ innovative DLP projection TVs on the market.
  • Page 7: Overview Of Steps For Installing, Setting Up, And Using Your New Tv

    Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which will damage the TV. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY. Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you have connected all cables and devices to your TV.
  • Page 8: Tv Front And Side Panel Controls And Connections

    HMX96_EN.book Page 8 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM TV front and side panel controls and connections Front of TV LAMP POWER TIMER REC Remote sensor (behind the screen) — Point the remote control toward this area of the TV screen (- “Remote control effective range”...
  • Page 9: Tv Back Panel Connections

    (with analog stereo audio inputs) for connecting devices with component video output, such as a Toshiba DVD player with ColorStream Note: • Component video cables carry only video information; separate audio cables are required for a complete connection.
  • Page 10 **THINC (Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection) The RJ-45 (Ethernet) port allows your Toshiba TV to connect to your home network. This revolutionary home entertainment networking system lets you access MP3 audio files and JPEG picture files that are stored on a networked PC (as shared files) and play/display them on ™...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control

    HMX96_EN.book Page 11 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 2: Using the remote control Installing the remote control batteries To install the remote control batteries: Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control. Install two “AA” size alkaline batteries. Match the + and –...
  • Page 12: Learning About The Remote Control

    HMX96_EN.book Page 12 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remote control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart (- pages 14–15). For a list of the buttons that operate the TV Guide On Screen system, see the separate TV Guide On Screen Program Guide.
  • Page 13 HMX96_EN.book Page 13 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM 17 EXIT closes on-screen menus and the TV Guide On Screen ™ system. 18 INFO provides detailed information on highlighted items ™ in the TV Guide On Screen system ( On Screen ™...
  • Page 14: Remote Control Functional Key Chart

    HMX96_EN.book Page 14 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Remote Control functional key chart REMOTE Toshiba CABLE CONTROL KEY TV (TV) MODE Remote control device mode selection SELECT LIGHT Lights the remote key. SLEEP Sleep timer POWER Power Power Digit 1...
  • Page 15 HMX96_EN.book Page 15 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM REMOTE Toshiba CABLE CONTROL KEY TV (TV) CH RTN/ Previous Previous DVD RTN channel channel On-screen s TV RECALL display Sound MUTE Sound mute mute SLOW SKIP z Skip FWD SKIP Z...
  • Page 16: Using The Remote Control To Operate Your Other Devices

    Note: The TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices. To operate a non-Toshiba device or a Toshiba device that the remote control is not preprogrammed to operate, you will need to program the remote control. See “Programming the remote control to operate your other...
  • Page 17: Searching And Sampling The Code Of A Device (8500)

    HMX96_EN.book Page 17 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM To control the TV, press the “TV mode select button.” Note: • Although the TV remote control includes codes for many devices, it may not include codes for some or all of the features on certain devices you want to control.
  • Page 18: Multi-Brand Remote Control Device Codes

    HMX96_EN.book Page 18 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Multi-brand remote control device codes Brand Code Toshiba 1524 Cable boxes Brand Code 0003, 0008 Americast 0899 Bell South 0899 Clearmaster 0883 ClearMax 0883 Coolmax 0883 Digeo 1187 Director 0476 GoldStar...
  • Page 19 Sylvania 0675, 0821 Symphonic 0675 Teac 0790, 0809 Technics 0490, 0703 Technosonic 0730 Techwood 0692 Theta Digita 0571 Toshiba 0503, 0695, 1154, 1854 Tredex 0800, 0803, 0804 Urban Concepts 0503 US Logic 0839 Venturer 0790 Vizio 1064, 1226 Xbox 0522...
  • Page 20: Cable/Pvr Combo

    0041 Teac 0000, 0041 Technics 0035, 0162 Teknika 0000, 0035, 0037 Thomas 0000 Tivo 0618, 0636, 0739, 1996 0240 Toshiba 0043, 0045, 0209, 0210, 0212, 0366, 0845, 1008, 1145, 1972, 1996 Totevision 0037, 0240 Touch 1972 Unitech 0240 Vector 0045...
  • Page 21: Audio Amp

    0490, 0604, 0605, 0673, 1364 Sugden 0157 TAG McLaren 0157 Tascam 0420 Teac 0180, 0378, 0393, 0420 Technics 0029, 0303 Toshiba 0019, 0299 Victor 0072 Wards 0053, 0157 Yamaha 0036, 0170, 0187, 0490, 1292 Audio Amp/Tuners Brand Code 0531 Aiwa...
  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Menu Layout And Navigation

    HMX96_EN.book Page 22 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 3: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s menu system. To open the main menus (illustrated below), press Y on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Item Picture Viewer...
  • Page 23: Setup/Installation Menu Layout

    HMX96_EN.book Page 23 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial, Network, TV Guide On Screen To open the Installation menu (illustrated below), press Y on the remote control or TV control panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation, and press T.
  • Page 24: Thinc Menu Layout

    HMX96_EN.book Page 24 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM THINC menu layout The THINC menu will not be part of the main menu, but will be viewable by pressing C on the remote control. It will contain a list of special features offered by the TV; Picture Viewer, Audio Player, Channel Browser, Favorites Browser, and TV Guide On Screen.
  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Setting Up Your Tv

    HMX96_EN.book Page 25 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 4: Setting up your TV Selecting the menu language You can choose from three different languages (English, French, and Spanish) for the on-screen display of menus and messages. ™ Note: The TV Guide On Screen menus are in English, regardless of the language selected in this menu.
  • Page 26: Programming Channels Into The Tv's Channel Memory

    HMX96_EN.book Page 26 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press < or , on the remote control or TV control panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV’s channel memory.
  • Page 27: Memory

    HMX96_EN.book Page 27 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory After automatically programming channels into the channel memory, you can manually add or delete individual channels. To add or delete channels in the channel memory: Press Y and open the Setup menu.
  • Page 28: Setting The Time And Date

    HMX96_EN.book Page 28 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Setting the time and date Note: If you already set up the TV Guide On Screen the time and date were set automatically and you can skip this step. To set the time and date: Press Y and open the Setup menu.
  • Page 29: Setting The Hdmi ™ Audio Mode

    HMX96_EN.book Page 29 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Setting the HDMI ™ audio mode To set the HDMI audio mode: Press Y and open the Setup menu. Highlight HDMI 1 Audio (or HDMI 2 Audio) and press c. Press b or B to select the HDMI audio mode (Auto, Digital, or Analog) and press T.
  • Page 30: Setting The Quick Restart ™ Feature

    HMX96_EN.book Page 30 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Setting the Quick Restart ™ With the Quick Restart feature set to On, the TV will stay in Standby mode for several minutes after the TV is turned off (see Note below). If the TV is turned on from Standby mode, the full picture appears immediately.
  • Page 31: Viewing The System Status

    Product Information or Software Version and view the related information. System Information System Information Sun Jan 1, 2006 12:12:19am Product Information Brand: Toshiba Model: 56HMX96 Mar 28 2006 - 11:36:52 Done To close the screen and return to the Installation menu: Highlight Done and press T.
  • Page 32: Chapter 5: Using The Tv's Features

    HMX96_EN.book Page 32 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video input source to view: Press + on the remote control or INPUT on the TV control panel.
  • Page 33: Tuning Channels

    HMX96_EN.book Page 33 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Input labeling example: The screen below left shows the default Input Selection screen (with none of the inputs labeled as a specific device). The screen below right is an example of how you could label the inputs if you connected a DVD player to VIDEO 1, Cable TV to VIDEO 2, a video recorder to ColorStream HD1, a DTV set-top box to HDMI 1, and a satellite/DSS set-top box to...
  • Page 34 HMX96_EN.book Page 34 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM ™ To set up the Channel Browser Press Y and open the Preferences menu. Highlight Channel Browser Setup and press T. Press B to highlight Navigation, and then press C or c to select either Browse Mode or Select Mode.
  • Page 35: Tuning To The Next Programmed Channel

    HMX96_EN.book Page 35 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM To tune to a channel or input in Select mode: While watching TV, press 3 C or # c to open the Channel Browser ™ banner and surf back to a previous item or surf forward to the next item in the list.
  • Page 36: Switching Between Two Channels Using Channel Return

    HMX96_EN.book Page 36 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Switching between two channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. Select the first channel you want to view. Select a second channel using the Channel Number buttons (and the dash (=) button if selecting a digital channel).
  • Page 37: Selecting The Picture Size

    HMX96_EN.book Page 37 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Selecting the picture size You can view many program formats in a variety of picture sizes—Natural, TheaterWide 1, TheaterWide 2, TheaterWide 3, and Full. Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only. The format of the image (in any of the picture sizes) will vary depending on the format of the signal you are currently watching.
  • Page 38: Scrolling The Theaterwide ® Picture (Theaterwide 2 And 3 Only)

    HMX96_EN.book Page 38 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM TheaterWide 3 picture size (for letter box programs with subtitles) The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen, • but only slightly stretched taller. The top and bottom edges are hidden. To view the hidden •...
  • Page 39: Using The Auto Aspect Ratio Feature

    HMX96_EN.book Page 39 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Using the auto aspect ratio feature When the auto aspect ratio feature is set to On, the TV will automatically select the picture size when one of the following input sources is received: A 480i signal from the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream •...
  • Page 40: Using The Pop Features

    HMX96_EN.book Page 40 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Using the POP features Using the POP double-window feature The POP (picture-out-picture) double-window feature splits the screen into two windows so you can watch two programs at the same time. To display a program in the POP window: Press P to open the POP double-window.
  • Page 41: Switching The Speaker Audio (Left Or Right)

    HMX96_EN.book Page 41 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Switching the speaker audio (left or right) While the POP window is open, press C or c to switch the audio (left or right) that is output from the TV speakers (and also from the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT terminals).
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Picture

    HMX96_EN.book Page 42 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from four different modes, as described below. Mode Picture Quality Sports Bright and dynamic picture (factory setting) Standard Standard picture settings (factory setting) Lower contrast for darkened room (factory...
  • Page 43: Using The Closed Caption Mode

    HMX96_EN.book Page 43 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Using the closed caption mode The closed caption mode has two options: Captions—An on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, • and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned (usually marked “CC”...
  • Page 44: Digital Closed Captions

    HMX96_EN.book Page 44 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Digital closed captions You can use the Digital CC/Audio Selector to select digital closed caption services (if available), which will temporarily override closed captions for digital channels only. When such services are not available, the Digital CC/Audio Selector presents a default list of services.
  • Page 45: Selecting Stereo/Sap Broadcasts

    HMX96_EN.book Page 45 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to output high-fidelity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language, music, or other audio information (when provided by individual stations).
  • Page 46: Using The Stablesound ® Feature

    HMX96_EN.book Page 46 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Using the StableSound ® feature The StableSound ® feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in volume when the signal source changes (for example, to prevent the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial).
  • Page 47: Using The Locks Menu

    HMX96_EN.book Page 47 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Using the Locks menu The Locks menu includes the Enable Rating Blocking, Edit Rating Limits, Channels Block, Input Lock, Front (control) Panel Lock, and New PIN Code features. You can use these features after entering the correct PIN code.
  • Page 48: Blocking Tv Programs And Movies By Rating (V-Chip)

    • The additional rating system is not designed, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba, nor is the availability of an additional rating system determined or controlled by Toshiba. Similarly, the rating of programs in an additional rating system is not determined, transmitted, or controlled by the TV or Toshiba.
  • Page 49: Blocking Channels

    HMX96_EN.book Page 49 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Independent rating system for broadcasters Ratings Description and Content themes Mature Audience Only (This program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may TV-MA be unsuitable for children under 17.) L) Crude or indecent language S) Explicit sexual activity V) Graphic violence Parents Strongly Cautioned (This program contains...
  • Page 50: Unlocking Programs Temporarily

    HMX96_EN.book Page 50 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM To unblock all locked channels at once: Highlight Allow All in step 6 above, and then highlight Done and press T. Channels Block ANT 1 ANT 2 Allow All Block All Cancel Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to tune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating...
  • Page 51: Using The Control Panel Lock Feature

    HMX96_EN.book Page 51 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM To deactivate the Input Lock once the GameTimer has activated it: Set the Input Lock to Off (- “Using the input lock feature” on the previous page). Note: • A message will appear on-screen when 10 minutes, 3 minutes, and 1 minute remain on the GameTimer.
  • Page 52: Setting The On/Off Timer

    HMX96_EN.book Page 52 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Setting the On/Off Timer You can use the On/Off Timer to turn the TV on and off at a preset time on a recurring basis. Note: You must first set the time (- page 28). To set the On/Off Timer: Press Y and open the Setup menu.
  • Page 53: Displaying Tv Setting Information On-Screen Using Recall

    HMX96_EN.book Page 53 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Clock Phase: • Helps to reduce noise and sharpen the picture. The adjustment range is within ±2 from center.* Sampling Clock: • Helps to redure noise and minimize periodic vertical stripes on the screen.
  • Page 54: Chapter 6: Using The Tv's Advanced Features

    HMX96_EN.book Page 54 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the advanced picture settings features Using dynamic contrast When dynamic contrast is set to Low, Middle or High, the TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast settings and then automatically adjust the video to the degree at which the Dynamic Contrast is set.
  • Page 55: Using Mpeg Noise Reduction

    HMX96_EN.book Page 55 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Using MPEG noise reduction The MPEG noise reduction feature allows you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. Choices for MPEG noise reduction are Off, Low, Middle, and High. Off is automatically selected when this feature is disabled (“grayed out”).
  • Page 56: Using The Vertical Edge Enhancer Feature

    HMX96_EN.book Page 56 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Using the Vertical Edge Enhancer feature This function strengthens video contour by correcting the edges of horizontal bars. To turn on the Vertical Edge Enhancer feature: Press Y and open the Video menu. Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T.
  • Page 57: Using The Game Mode Feature

    HMX96_EN.book Page 57 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Using the Game Mode feature You can use the Game Mode feature for shorter frame delays when playing a video game requiring split-second timing between the on-screen display and input from the controller (such as music creation and high-action games).
  • Page 58: Using The Advanced Audio Settings Features

    HMX96_EN.book Page 58 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Using the advanced audio settings features ™ Using the SRS WOW surround sound feature SRS WOW ™ is a special combination of SRS Labs audio technologies (SRS 3D, SRS FOCUS, and SRS TruBass) that creates a thrilling surround sound experience with deep, rich bass from stereo sound sources.
  • Page 59: Chapter 7: Using The Thinc ™ Home Network Feature

    If you think your Toshiba TV and router might have compatibility problems, please contact Toshiba Consumer Solutions by calling 1-800-631-3811 or by visiting http://www.tacp.com/customersupport/contact.asp.
  • Page 60: Manually Setting Up The Network Address

    HMX96_EN.book Page 60 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC Highlight Basic Network Setup and press T. Network Basic Network Setup E-mail Scheduling Setup Home File Server Setup Software Upgrade Navigate ENTER Select CH RTN Back EXIT The message “Obtain network address automatically?”...
  • Page 61: Resetting The Network Address

    HMX96_EN.book Page 61 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC The Basic Network Setup menu appears. Press B or b to highlight the IP Address field, and then use the Number buttons on the remote control to input the IP address.
  • Page 62: Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000

    HMX96_EN.book Page 62 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC In the Properties window for the selected folder: a) Click to display the “Sharing” tab. b) Click to select “Share this folder.” c) Click “Permissions” (which will open the Permissions window for the selected folder).
  • Page 63: Setting Up File Sharing On The Tv

    HMX96_EN.book Page 63 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC In the Properties window: Click “OK” (which closes the Properties window). The shared folder will display with a “shared folder” icon (a hand holding a folder). Go to section D, “Setting up file sharing on the TV”...
  • Page 64: About The Software Upgrade Feature

    • If you are viewing/playing files stored on a networked PC, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA. Toshiba is not liable for any damage caused by the use of any networked PC, or shared files with this TV. Toshiba will not compensate for any lost data or recording(s) caused by the use of such PCs, or data.
  • Page 65: Using The Picture Viewer

    • You cannot use the Picture Viewer and Audio Player at the same time. • You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. ™ home network feature...
  • Page 66 HMX96_EN.book Page 66 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC Viewing JPEG files on the TV After accessing your JPEG files from your networked PC (- page 65), the images automatically display on-screen, with one as a large picture and six in thumbnail format. Picture Viewer //ALLENMPC/Pics/Directory3/Subdirectory1/shelby concept.jpg.
  • Page 67: Using The Audio Player

    • You must obtain any required permission from copyright owners to download or use copyrighted content. Toshiba cannot and does not grant such permission. Accessing MP3 files stored on a networked PC Make sure you have correctly set up your home network and file sharing (- Installation Guide and pages 59–64).
  • Page 68: Setting Up E-Mail Scheduling

    • Toshiba is not responsible for, nor has any control over, any content recorded and/or viewed using the e-mail scheduling feature. Further, the e-mail scheduling feature is not meant to be used for unauthorized recording and/or viewing of copyrighted works.
  • Page 69 Interactive Program Guide for details on setting up the TV Guide On Screen Done If you experience any issues with e-mail scheduling, please contact Toshiba Consumer Solutions by calling 1-800-631-3811 or by visiting http://www.tacp.com/customersupport/contact.asp. For home network troubleshooting tips, see Chapter 8.
  • Page 70 HMX96_EN.book Page 70 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC “TESTING E-MAIL” ERROR CODES Code Description –1 The TV was able to connect to the e-mail server(s) but not log on. The TV could not resolve the e-mail server name(s)/address(es).
  • Page 71: Description Of Fields In The "E-Mail Scheduling Setup" Window

    HMX96_EN.book Page 71 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC Description of fields in the “E-mail Scheduling Setup” window For instructions on entering data in these fields, see step 5 under “Setting up e-mail scheduling” (- page 68). E-mail Scheduling Setup Please enter your E-mail Setup Information.
  • Page 72 HMX96_EN.book Page 72 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC Security settings (Results of various setting combinations when the “E-mail Scheduling” field is set to ON in the “E-mail Scheduling Setup” window) “E-mail “E-mail Level of security Scheduling”...
  • Page 73: Using E-Mail Scheduling

    • Toshiba is not responsible for, nor has any control over, any content recorded and/or viewed using the e-mail scheduling feature. Further, the e-mail scheduling feature is not meant to be used for unauthorized recording and/or viewing of copyrighted works.
  • Page 74: Sample Request E-Mails

    HMX96_EN.book Page 74 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC Tag formats Data formats DURATION 15m … 15min … 15minutes … 2h … 2hr … 2h15m … 2hr15min … 2:15 RECORD … REC … Rec … recording TYPE REMIND …...
  • Page 75: Receiving An E-Mail From The Tv

    HMX96_EN.book Page 75 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC Receiving an e-mail from the TV If the e-mailed request was successful, the reply e-mail from the TV to your PC will contain one of the following (or similar) messages, depending on the command you sent to the TV: ADD SUCCESS •...
  • Page 76: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting

    HMX96_EN.book Page 76 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Black box on screen The Closed Caption feature is set to one of the Text •...
  • Page 77 HMX96_EN.book Page 77 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Picture brightness changes soon after turning on TV If you set the lamp mode to Low Power, each time you • turn on the TV, the lamp will start out in High Bright mode but will switch to Low Power mode after a short period of time.
  • Page 78: Home Network Troubleshooting

    HMX96_EN.book Page 78 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Recording problems • If you use the TV’s remote control to start recording, you will not be able to change inputs (- page 32), open the POP window (- page 40). If you attempt to do so, the message “Not Available While Recording”...
  • Page 79 HMX96_EN.book Page 79 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Automatic setup fails The Ethernet cables are not connected properly or at all. • Connect all cables(- Installation). The DHCP service is not enabled on the router, or no • router is present. Refer to your router’s documentation for instructions on enabling DHCP.
  • Page 80: Led Indications

    If, after trying the solution, the problem still exists: In the U.S., call TACP Consumer Solutions at 1-800-631-3811. • In Canada, locate the nearest Toshiba authorized service depot by directing your web browser to www.toshiba.ca; click • “Home Entertainment,” and then click “Support.”...
  • Page 81: Chapter 9: Appendix

    For more information, please contact us at the telephone numbers or websites listed above, as applicable. Using any lamp other than those recommended by Toshiba may cause damage to the TV and/or lamp. SUCH DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER YOUR TOSHIBA WARRANTY. In the U.S.
  • Page 82: How To Replace The Lamp Unit

    HMX96_EN.book Page 82 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM How to replace the lamp unit WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, NEVER REMOVE TV COVERS, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED HEREIN. REFER ALL SERVICING NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 83: Disposing Of The Used Lamp Unit

    If, after repeating steps 1–9, the problem still exists: In the U.S., call TACP Consumer Solutions at • 1-800-631-3811. In Canada, locate the nearest Toshiba authorized • service depot by directing your web browser to www.toshiba.ca; click “Home Entertainment,” and then click “Support.”...
  • Page 84: Specifications

    Mini D-sub 15 pin Analog RGB PC AUDIO IN: 150 mV(rms), 22 k ohm or greater RJ-45 port: Standard Ethernet (RJ-45) Dimensions 50HMX96: Width: 47-3/16 inches (1,199 mm) Height: 30-11/16 inches (780 mm) Depth: 16-5/8 inches (422 mm) 56HMX96: Width: 52-3/8 inches (1,330 mm) Height: 33-3/4 inches (857 mm) ™...
  • Page 85: Limited United States Warranty

    Limited United States Warranty ™ for DLP Television Models Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in the United States. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DLP TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 86: Limited Canada Warranty

    Limited Canada Warranty ™ for DLP Television Models Toshiba of Canada Limited (“TCL”) makes the following limited warranties to original consumers in Canada. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES EXTEND TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR ANY PERSON RECEIVING THIS DLP TELEVISION AS A GIFT FROM THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER AND TO NO OTHER PURCHASER OR TRANSFEREE.
  • Page 87 HMX96_EN.book Page 87 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained by contacting Toshiba Consumer Solutions at (800)631-3811. There will be a charge to cover the costs of providing the source code.
  • Page 88: Index

    HMX96_EN.book Page 88 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Index ... 68 Account ... 25 Antenna input configuration ... 67 Audio player Audio quality adjustments ... 45 Auto aspect ... 39 Auto power off ... 53 ... 9 Back of the TV Blocking channels ...
  • Page 89 HMX96_EN.book Page 89 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Notes HMX96 (E/F) Web 213:276...
  • Page 90 CableClear, ColorStream, StableSound, and TheaterWide are registered trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Channel Browser, SurfLock, THINC, and Quick Restart are trademarks of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. Digital Light Processing™, DLP™ and the DLP™ medallion are trademarks of Texas Instruments.

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