Toshiba 52HM95, 62HM95 Connecting a VCR and Cable box, To view basic and premium Cable channels

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Chapter 2: Connecting your TV

Connecting a VCR and Cable box

You will need:

From Cable TV

￿one signal splitter

￿five coaxial cables

￿two sets of standard A/V cables

For better picture performance from your VCR: If your VCR has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables) instead of the standard video cable. Do not connect an S-video cable and a standard video cable to VIDEO 1 (or VIDEO 2) at the same time or the picture performance will be unacceptable.

Cable box

 

Signal splitter

IN

 

CH 3

IN

OUT

 

OUT

 

 

 

CH 4

 

OUT

 

 

 

Stereo VCR

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

L

 

IN from ANT

 

 

 

 

CH 3

 

IN

 

 

 

 

CH 4

OUT to TV

OUT

R

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• If you have a mono VCR, connect L/MONO on the TV to your

TV

VCR’s audio out terminal using the white audio cable only.

 

• When you use a Cable box, you may not be able to use the remote control to program or access certain features on the TV.

To view basic Cable channels and use the TV’s features:

Select the ANT 1 video input source on the TV.* Use the TV controls (front panel or remote control) to change channels and access the TV’s features.

To view basic and premium Cable channels:

Turn OFF the VCR. Select the ANT 2 video input source on the TV.* Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel the Cable box output is set to). Use the Cable box controls to change channels.

To view the VCR:

OUT

Turn ON the VCR. Select the VIDEO 1 video input source on the TV.*

Note: A VIDEO 1 connection with an S-Video cable (instead of a standard video cable) will provide better picture performance (as mentioned in the first bulleted item at the top of this page).

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*To select the video input source, press INPUT on the remote control (see page 67). To program the TV remote control to operate other devices, see Chapter 3.

The unauthorized recording, use, distribution, or revision of television programs, videotapes, DVDs, and other materials is prohibited under the Copyright Laws of the United States and other countries, and may subject you to civil and criminal liability.

Note: The VIDEO/AUDIO OUT terminals output signals from the ANT 1, ANT 2, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, and VIDEO 3 terminals when the appropriate input mode is selected.

￿To enable the TV Guide On Screen® system to work with your cable box and to use the TV Guide

On Screen® recording features:

1.Connect the G-LINK®cable according to the instructions on page 25.

2.Make sure the VCR is connected to the A/V 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 Chapter 5 for details on setting up the TV Guide On Screen® system.

5.See Chapter 7 for details on using the TV Guide On Screen® system.

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Contents 46HM95 52HM95 62HM95 Issue Safety PrecautionsIt Makes a Difference Where Your TV Stands Tune Into SafetyFor replacement of the obsolete outlet Important Safety InstructionsInstallation, Care, and Service On nextNever attempt to service the TV yourself Frequent or continuous, unplug the power cordContact a Toshiba Authorized Service Center Service CenterContents Using the TV Guide On Screen Viewing the CableCARD menuWelcome to Toshiba Features of your new TVIntroduction See Important notes about your DLP projection TV onSee LED indications on On again to restart the lampGreen and Red LEDs Connecting your TVTV front touchpad and side panel controls and connections TV back panel connections 7 !¡Overview of cable types To a Personal Computer PCTo view encrypted digital channels For more information, call your local cable operatorYou will need TV back panelConnecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV no Cable box Connecting a camcorderOn Screen recording features Connecting a VCR and Cable boxTo view basic Cable channels and use the TV’s features To view basic and premium Cable channelsSelect the ColorStream HD-1 video input source on the TV Connecting a VCR and satellite receiverOne signal splitter Four coaxial cables From antennaTo view premium Cable channels To view the DVD playerTo record a TV program while watching a DVD Your TV has ColorStream component video inputsTo view antenna or Cable channels From antenna or CableTo view VCR Connecting two VCRsSelect the ANT-1 video input source on the TV To dub or edit from VCR 1 to VCRSee Setting the Hdmi audio mode on Connecting an Hdmi or a DVI device to the Hdmi inputOne Hdmi cable type a connector per Hdmi device To connect an Hdmi device, you will needTo control the audio Connecting a digital audio systemConnecting an analog audio system To control the devices TheaterNet on-screen device controlTo connect the IR blaster cable Supported signals Connecting IEEE1394 video devicesUsing analog-compatible IEEE1394 devices Using TheaterNet on-screen device controlWhen you connect a D-VHS or Avhd device to the TV IEEE1394 device initializationHighlight the device you want to edit and press Enter IEEE1394 device managementTo edit the IEEE1394 device information See Chapter LINKconnectionTo connect to the G-LINK terminal Infrared SensorKey for a function that is not available Using the remote controlLearning about the remote control Point remote control Toward remote sensor On front of TV Remote controlRemote control and the TV Effective rangeDevice mode control after programming Installing the remote control batteriesTo install the remote control batteries Remote Control functional key chart PowerAudio VCR Mute Numbers Device code setupSearching and sampling the code of a device CH y VOL yRepeatedly press Mode to select CABLE/SAT mode Using the volume lock featureOperational feature reset To reset the volume controls to the original device modeCable boxes Multi-brand remote control device codesVCRs/PVRs Laser disks CD playersReceivers DVD playersMenu layout and navigation Main menu layoutNavigating the menu system Setup / Installation menu layoutButtons yzx on the remote Control or TV front panel to move You can use the buttons on the remoteScreen 3 Do you have Cable service connected? Setting up the TV Guide On Screen systemTo set up the TV Guide On Screen system Screen 1 Select the TV location USA, and then pressFor additional details, see Setting up the TV Guide On Screen system If the information is incorrect, select No, repeat setup If your VCR did not stop playing the tape after testingData through your Cable or over-the-air video signal. TV Guide On Screen system setup. Press Enter toTo configure the ANT 1 and ANT 2 input sources Setting up your TVConfiguring the antenna input sources Selecting the menu languageTo program channels automatically Programming channels into the TV’s channel memoryProgramming channels automatically Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory Programming your favorite channels To set up TheaterNet device control Setting up and using TheaterNet on-screen device controlSetting up TheaterNet TheaterNet Setup menu opensTo close the on-screen control icons Using the TheaterNet control iconsTo select the device’s control icons directly To view another sourceLaser disk players TheaterNet IR device codesAmplifiers Miscellaneous audio devicesVideo accessory Hdtv decoder Receivers VCRs ADCSTS To set the Hdmi audio mode Setting the time and dateSetting the Hdmi audio mode To set the Avhd device skip timeViewing the CableCARD menu Setting the Quick Restart FeatureTo set the Quick Restart feature To view the CableCARD menuViewing the digital signal meter Viewing the system statusBelow TV Guide On Screen system includes the following featuresTo open the TV Guide On Screen system Rating, stereo, HDTV, new episodeTV Guide On Screen remote control functions Navigating the TV Guide On Screen systemSystem, the current program appears in the Video Window Video WindowPanel Menus Lock/unlock icon indicates the status of the Video Window¥ Show is presented in high-definition TV, if available Info BoxTV Guide On Screen Icons TV Guide On Screen Services Listings screenSearch screen Example Category searchTo edit or delete a keyword Search screenrfList of all matching shows for that keyword is displayed To choose the way recordings are displayed For additional details, see Record features onRecordings screen To view a recording, you can do one of the followingSchedule screen Record featuresSet a show to Record from a panel menu Show previously set to Record Don’t Record This Show-Cancels the RecordingHighlight NEW Manual Recording and press Enter to display the Record Options panel menuManually set a show Reminder Remind featuresSet a show Reminder from a panel menu Reminder notification banner Change channel display Setup screenChange system settings Record defaults Change default optionsGeneral defaults Remind defaultsTo select the video input source to view Using the TV’s featuresSelecting the video input source to view Source can be hidden. See page 68 for detailsTo label the video input sources Labeling the video input sourcesDTV Satellite/DSS Cable Game Console To clear the input labelsTo toggle between Browse mode and Select mode Tuning channelsUsing the channel browser To tune to a channel in Browse modeTo tune to the Home channel To set a channel as Home using the remote controlTo set a channel as Home using the menus Adding channels to the channel historySwitching between two channels using Channel Return Tuning your favorite channelsTuning to the next programmed channel Switching between two channels using SurfLockSelecting the picture size To select the picture sizeTheaterWide 1 picture size For 43 format program Scrolling the TheaterWide picture onNone of the picture is hidden TheaterWide 2 picture size for letter box programsTo turn on the auto aspect ratio feature Using the auto aspect ratio featureTo set the scroll settings To turn off the auto aspect ratio featureTo set the Cinema Mode to Video Selecting the lamp modeTo set the Cinema Mode to Film To select the lamp modeTo display a program in the POP window Using the POP featuresUsing the POP double-window feature To close the POP window and tune to the highlighted windowAspect ratio is the ratio of width to height of the picture Switching the speaker audio main or POPPOP double-window aspect ratio To scan and tune your favorite channels Using the Freeze featureUsing the favorite channel scan feature Highlight the window for the channel you want to viewAdjusting the picture quality Adjusting the pictureSelecting the picture mode To select the color temperature Using CableClear/DNR digital noise reductionSelecting the color temperature To select CableClear/DNR preferencesTo select the Mpeg noise reduction level Using Mpeg noise reductionUsing dynamic contrast To select dynamic contrast preferencesTo view captions or text Using the closed caption modeAdvanced closed captions To customize the closed captionsPress Menu and open the Applications menu Digital closed captionsTo select digital closed captions Muting the sound Adjusting the audioUsing the digital audio selector Selecting stereo/SAP broadcastsUsing the StableSound feature Adjusting the audio qualityUsing the sub-bass system SBS Selecting the optical audio output format Using the SRS WOW surround sound featureTurning off the built-in speakers Using the memory card Jpeg picture viewer/MP3 audio player Memory card specificationsPress x to rotate the large picture 90 counterclockwise Using the Jpeg picture viewerTo view digital photos on your TV Press to rotate the large picture 90 clockwiseTo close the picture viewer Using the MP3 audio playerTo set the slide show interval To close the picture viewer and remove the memory cardTo close the MP3 audio player Volume, and mute buttons, and then press EnterMemory card care and handling To cancel the sleep timer Setting the On/Off Timer Setting the sleep timerTo set the sleep timer To turn off the On/Off TimerUsing the gray level feature Understanding the auto power off featureUnderstanding the last mode memory feature Displaying the Channel BannerIf you cannot remember your PIN code Using the Locks menuEntering the PIN code Changing your PIN codePress z to highlight Edit Rating Limits and press Enter Blocking TV programs and movies by rating V-ChipTo block and unblock TV programs and movies Independent rating system for broadcastersLocking video inputs Blocking channelsUnlocking programs temporarily Using the GameTimer Using the front panel lock featureTroubleshooting Feature To SAP modeRemote control batteries may be dead. Replace the batteries V-Chip feature is available for the U.S. V-Chip system onlyLED Indication Condition Solution LED indicationsTV Guide On Screen FAQs 100Why aren’t all my channels initially displayed? 101TV Guide On Screen FAQs 102Appendix Lamp unit replacement and careWhen to replace the lamp unit Replacing the lamp unitGrasp the lamp unit handle and gently pull the lamp unit How to replace the lamp unit104 105 Call Tacp Consumer Solutions atDisposing of the used lamp unit Replace the thumb screw and hand-tightenSpecifications 106107 Limited United States WarrantyFor DLP Television Models 108 109 Channel programming Index110 87Ð90111 Toshiba America Consumer PRODUCTS, L.L.C

52HM95, 62HM95 specifications

The Toshiba 62HM95 and 52HM95 are part of Toshiba's renowned line of rear projection televisions that made waves in the mid-2000s for their picture quality and innovative features. These models are particularly noted for their large screen sizes and advanced technology that appealed to home theater enthusiasts.

Starting with the display technology, both models utilize DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology, which provides enhanced brightness levels, deep black levels, and impressive color accuracy compared to traditional CRT televisions. With the 62HM95 boasting a substantial 62-inch screen and the 52HM95 featuring a 52-inch display, both models are designed to offer an immersive viewing experience suitable for larger rooms.

The key feature that sets the Toshiba 62HM95 and 52HM95 apart is the incorporation of Toshiba's advanced imaging technology, including HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) processing. This feature enhances the picture quality by improving image sharpness, and reducing noise in lower quality video sources, ensuring that film and sports experiences are smooth and visually appealing.

Moreover, these models are equipped with 720p high-definition resolution, offering a display resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. This level of HD ensures that viewers can enjoy their favorite movies and shows in sharper detail than standard definition. The utilization of a color wheel in combination with the DLP technology contributes to vibrant color reproduction, making for engaging visuals whether you're watching a blockbuster or a nature documentary.

Connectivity is another strong point of the Toshiba 62HM95 and 52HM95. Both models feature multiple inputs, including HDMI ports, component video inputs, and composite video inputs, making it easy to connect various external devices such as game consoles, DVD players, and set-top boxes. The inclusion of an integrated digital tuner means that users can easily access over-the-air HD broadcasts without needing an additional external box.

In terms of design, the Toshiba models present a sleek and modern aesthetic, with a minimalistic bezel that maximizes the screen view. The use of a rear projection system means they are relatively deep compared to flat-panel TVs, but this is a trade-off for larger screen sizes at a more affordable price point.

Overall, the Toshiba 62HM95 and 52HM95 remain notable options for those looking for effective home entertainment solutions. With features like DLP technology, HQV processing, and strong connectivity options, they provide an excellent foundation for building a satisfying home theater experience. Their combination of screen size, technology enhancements, and user-friendly connections makes them a consideration for anyone seeking to enjoy high-quality content in their living spaces.