Program the remote control to operate your other device(s) (- pages 9–13).
Connect your other electronic device(s) to the TV (- Installation Guide).
Install the batteries in the remote control (- page 7).

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NOTICE OF POSSIBLE TV STAND INSTABILITY DANGER: RISK OF SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH! Use this TV only with the TOSHIBA TV stand listed in the

“Specifications” section of this manual. Use with other stands may result in instability, causing possible injury or death.

CAUTION:This television is for use only with the Toshiba stand indicated below. Use with other carts or stands is capable of resulting in instability, causing possible injury.

Television

Stand Model

50HM66

ST5066

56HM66

ST5666

Features of your new TV

The following are just a few of the many exciting features of your new Toshiba widescreen, integrated HD, DLP™ projection TV:

Integrated digital tuning (8VSB ATSC and QAM) eliminates the need for a separate digital converter set-top box (in most cases).

Digital CableCARD™ slot for viewing encrypted digital Cable TV programs (- Installation Guide).

Two HDMI™ digital, high-definition multimedia interfaces (- Installation Guide).

Two sets of ColorStream® HD high-resolution component video inputs (- Installation Guide).

SRS WOW™ (- page 43), audio technologies.

Digital Audio Out optical audio connection with Dolby® Digital optical output format (- page 34; also see Installation Guide).

CableClear® DNR digital picture noise reduction (- page 41).

“Voice announce” feature

When certain non-standard conditions occur, the LEDs on the TV will blink and the TV will play a recorded

“voice announcement” describing the condition (see the LED indication table on page 46 for the specific conditions that include a voice announcement).

To repeat the voice announcement and hear additional information, press the MENU button on the TV while the LEDs are blinking.

Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV

Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features.

1 Carefully read the important safety, installation, care, and service information in the separate Installation Guide. Keep this manual for future reference.

2 Observe the following when choosing a location for the TV:

Read the separate Installation Guide.

Read “Important notes about your DLP™ projection TV” (- page 2).

Place the TV on the applicable optional TV stand listed in the “Specifications” section (if available for this TV model) or on a sturdy, level, stable surface that can safely support the size and weight of the unit.

Place the TV in a location where light does not reflect on the screen.

Place the TV far enough from walls and other objects to allow proper ventilation. Inadequate ventilation may cause overheating, which will damage the TV. THIS TYPE OF DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE TOSHIBA WARRANTY.

3 Do not plug in any power cords until AFTER you have connected all cables and devices to your TV.

4 BEFORE connecting cables or devices to the TV, learn

the functions of the TV’s connections and controls (- pages 5-6).

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7 See “Learning about the remote control” (- page 8) for an overview of the buttons on the remote control.

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9 AFTER connecting all cables and devices, plug in the power cords for your TV and other devices.

10 After you plug in the TV power cord, the yellow LED (on the TV front ) will blink 3 times. Wait several seconds until the yellow LED stops blinking and then press pon the TV or remote control.

See “LED indications” (- page 46).

11 See “Menu layout and navigation” for a quick overview of navigating the TV’s menu system (- page 14).

12 Program channels into the TV’s channel memory (- page 17).

13 For details on using the TV’s features, see Chapters 5 and 6.

14 For help, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide (- Chapter 7).

15 For lamp unit replacement instructions, see Chapter 8.

16 For technical specifications and warranty information, see Chapter 8.

17 Enjoy your new TV!

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