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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Welcome to Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features of your new TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and

using your new TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 TV front and side panel controls and connections . . . . . . . . . 8 TV back panel connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2: Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installing the remote control batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Remote control effective range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Learning about the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Remote Control functional key chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using the remote control to operate your other devices . . . . 16 Programming the remote control to operate

your other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Device code setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Searching and sampling the code of a device (8500). . . 17 Using the volume lock feature (8000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Operational feature reset (8900). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Multi-brand remote control device codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 3: Menu layout and navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Main menu layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Setup/Installation menu layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 THINC menu layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Navigating the menu system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Chapter 4: Setting up your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Selecting the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Configuring the antenna input sources for the

ANT 1 and ANT 2 terminals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory . . . . 26 Programming channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting the time and date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting the ColorStream® HD audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Setting the HDMI™ audio mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Viewing the CableCARD™ menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Setting the Quick Restart™ feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Viewing the digital signal meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Viewing the system status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Selecting the video input source to view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Labeling the video input sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Tuning channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Tuning channels using the Channel Browser™ . . . . . . . 33 Tuning to the next programmed channel . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Tuning to a specific channel (programmed or unprogrammed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Switching between two channels

using Channel Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Switching between two channels using SurfLock™. . . . 36 Selecting the picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture

(TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Using the auto aspect ratio feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Selecting the cinema mode (480i signals only) . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using the POP features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using the POP double-window feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Switching the speaker audio (left or right). . . . . . . . . . . 41 POP double-window aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using the FREEZE feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Adjusting the picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Selecting the picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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Adjusting the picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Using the closed caption mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Closed Caption Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Digital closed captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the Closed Caption button on the

remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Adjusting the audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Using the digital audio selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Selecting stereo/SAP broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Adjusting the audio quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Using the StableSound® feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Turning off the built-in speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Selecting the optical audio output format . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Using the Locks menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Entering the PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 If you cannot remember your PIN code. . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Changing your PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Blocking TV programs and movies

by rating (V-Chip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Blocking TV programs and movies

by additional ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Blocking channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Unlocking programs temporarily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the input lock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the GameTimer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using the control panel lock feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Setting the sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Using the PC setting feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Displaying TV setting information on-screen

using RECALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Understanding the auto power off feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Understanding the last mode memory feature . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 6: Using the TV’s advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using the advanced picture settings features . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using dynamic contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using CableClear® digital noise reduction . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using MPEG noise reduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Selecting the color temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Selecting the lamp mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Using the Vertical Edge Enhancer feature . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using the Color Management feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Using the Game Mode feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the advanced audio settings features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Using the SRS WOW™ surround sound feature . . . . . . 58 Using the virtual surround sound feature

(Dolby® Virtual/SRS TruSurround™) . . . . . . . . . . . 58

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56HMX96, 50HMX96 specifications

The Toshiba 50HMX96 and 56HMX96 are part of Toshiba's innovative lineup of high-definition televisions that seamlessly blend cutting-edge technology with user-friendly features. Designed for those who appreciate superior picture quality and immersive viewing experiences, these models offer a range of specifications that cater to modern entertainment needs.

One of the standout features of both models is their impressive 4K Ultra HD resolution, providing four times the resolution of Full HD. This results in crystal-clear images with remarkable detail, whether you're watching the latest blockbuster or your favorite sports event. The picture quality is further enhanced by HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology, which allows for a broader spectrum of colors and contrasts. This means that viewers can enjoy deeper blacks and brighter whites, making every scene more lifelike.

Both the 50HMX96 and 56HMX96 are equipped with Toshiba's CEVO 4K engine, which intelligently upscales lower-resolution content to near-4K quality. This feature ensures that even older films and shows look stunning on the large screen, making the viewing experience more enjoyable. The TVs are also designed to minimize motion blur with their advanced motion interpolation technology, ensuring smooth action scenes and sports events.

In terms of connectivity, Toshiba has made it easy to integrate these models into any smart home setup. Both TVs come with multiple HDMI and USB ports to support a range of devices, such as gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, and external storage drives. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi provides access to popular streaming services, including Netflix and Hulu, allowing users to enjoy a vast library of content without the need for additional devices.

The design of the 50HMX96 and 56HMX96 is sleek and modern, fitting seamlessly into any living space. Their ultra-thin bezels maximize the screen space, providing an immersive viewing experience without distractions.

Overall, Toshiba's 50HMX96 and 56HMX96 models stand out for their superb picture quality, smart features, and elegant design, making them excellent choices for anyone looking to elevate their home entertainment experience. Whether watching movies, playing video games, or streaming content, these TVs deliver a satisfying performance that enhances every moment spent in front of the screen.
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