HMX96_EN.book Page 1 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Integrated High Definition DLP™ Projection Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION 50HMX96 56HMX96 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.
HMX96_EN.book Page 2 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM 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 50HMX96 ST 5076 56HMX96 ST 5676 FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 50HMX96 and 56HMX96 Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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HMX96_EN.book Page 4 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM 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 . . . . . . . . .
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. Setting up the network address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Automatically setting up the network address . . . . . . . . 59 Manually setting up the network address. . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Resetting the network address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 C. Setting up file sharing on your PC . . .
HMX96_EN.book Page 6 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 1: Introduction 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. Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV, one of the most innovative DLP™ projection TVs on the market.
HMX96_EN.book Page 7 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and using your new TV 11 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 p on the TV or remote control. See “LED indications” (- page 80). Follow these steps to set up your TV and begin using its many exciting features.
HMX96_EN.book Page 8 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections Front of TV Right side of TV 1 LAMP POWER TIMER REC 3 7* 2 4 11 8 5 9 10 6 Control panel 1 Remote sensor (behind the screen) — Point the remote control toward this area of the TV screen (- “Remote control effective range” on page 11). 2 Blue, Yellow and Green/Red LEDs See “LED indications” on page 80 for additional information.
HMX96_EN.book Page 9 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see the Installation Guide. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 VIDEO 1 IN — Composite video and analog audio inputs plus optional S-video inputs for connecting devices with composite video or S-video output.
HMX96_EN.book Page 10 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 1: Introduction 8 8 9 10 11 HDMI™ 1 IN and HDMI™ 2 IN — Two High-Definition Multimedia Interface inputs receive digital audio and uncompressed digital video from an HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. Also see item 2. 12 11 RJ-45 (Ethernet) (THINC™ system**) — Allows you to connect the TV to your home network. See boxed note below.
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: 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control. 2 Install two “AA” size alkaline batteries. Match the + and – symbols on the batteries to the symbols on the battery compartment.
HMX96_EN.book Page 12 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 2: Using the remote control Learning about the remote control 1 LIGHT illuminates the keypad for five seconds. The MODE SELECT key that is being selected blinks three times. 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).
HMX96_EN.book Page 13 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 2: Using the remote control 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 (- TV Guide On Screen™ Interactive Program Guide). 19 MUTE reduces or turns off the sound (- page 44). 20 CH RTN returns to the last viewed channel (- page 36), or stops the picture viewer slide show (- page 66).
HMX96_EN.book Page 14 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 2: Using the remote control Remote Control functional key chart REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV (TV) MODE SELECT LIGHT SLEEP POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Remote control device mode selection Lights the remote key.
HMX96_EN.book Page 15 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 2: Using the remote control VCR • DVD/VCR combo • DVD/ DVD-R Receiver/ AMP CD (AUDIO) PVR Previous channel --- Cancel --- --- --- s TV s TV s TV s TV s TV s TV s TV Sound mute Sound mute*2 Sound mute*2 Sound mute*2 --- --- --- --- --- Sound mute*2 Slow FWD Slow REW SKIP z SKIP Z REW PAUSE/STEP PLAY FF C.
HMX96_EN.book Page 16 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 2: Using the remote control Using the remote control to operate your other devices Your TV remote control has one dedicated TV mode and five programmable multi-brand modes: CABLE/SAT, DVD, VCR/PVR, AUX 1, and AUX 2. The default device modes and programmable device modes are listed below. Note: The TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices.
HMX96_EN.book Page 17 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 2: Using the remote control 5 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.
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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.
HMX96_EN.book Page 23 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 3: Menu layout and navigation Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terrestrial, Network, TV Guide On Screen™ Setup, Time and Date, and System Status menus. 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. Icon Press Y, Terrestrial open the Setup menu, and then open the Installation sub-menu.
HMX96_EN.book Page 24 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 3: Menu layout and navigation 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.
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. Configuring the antenna input sources for the ANT 1 and ANT 2 terminals Note: The TV Guide On Screen™ menus are in English, regardless of the language selected in this menu.
HMX96_EN.book Page 26 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 4: Setting up your TV Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory 3 Highlight Installation and press T. Setup Installation 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. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV’s channel memory.
HMX96_EN.book Page 27 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 4: Setting up your TV 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: 1 2 3 To remove a channel from the channel memory: Highlight the checked box next to the channel number you want to remove, and then press T to uncheck the box.
HMX96_EN.book Page 28 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 4: Setting up your TV Setting the time and date Note: If you already set up the TV Guide On Screen™ system, the time and date were set automatically and you can skip this step. To set the time and date: 1 2 3 Press Y and open the Setup menu. Highlight Installation and press T. (A new set of Installation menu icons will appear onscreen, as shown below.) Open the Time And Date menu, highlight Start Setup, and press T.
HMX96_EN.book Page 29 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 4: Setting up your TV Setting the HDMI™ audio mode To set the HDMI audio mode: 1 2 3 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. (Auto is the recommended mode.) See “Connecting an HDMI or DVI device to the HDMI input” (- Installation Guide).
HMX96_EN.book Page 30 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 4: Setting up your TV Setting the Quick Restart™ feature Viewing the digital signal meter 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. You can view the digital signal meter for the ANT 1 and ANT 2 digital TV input sources only.
HMX96_EN.book Page 31 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 4: Setting up your TV Reset Factory Defaults Viewing the system status To view the system status: To reset all settings and channels to their factory default values: 1 2 1 2 Press Y and open the Setup menu. 3 Open the System Status menu, highlight System Information, and press T. 4 Press C c to scroll through the menu bar to select Factory Defaults. 5 6 Enter your PIN code (or 0000 if no PIN code has been set).
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: 1 Press + on the remote control or INPUT on the TV control panel. 2 To select the input: Press 0–8 to select the input source you want to view: a) You can select the video input which will depend on the input terminals you used to connect your devices (see Installation Guide).
HMX96_EN.book Page 33 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 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 HDMI 2.
HMX96_EN.book Page 34 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features To set up the Channel Browser™: 1 2 3 Elements of the Channel Browser™ banner Press Y and open the Preferences menu. 12 3 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.
HMX96_EN.book Page 35 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features To tune to a channel or input in Select mode: Tuning to the next programmed channel 1 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. In Select mode, when you stop on an item in the browser banner, it will be highlighted but you must press T to tune the TV to the highlighted item.
HMX96_EN.book Page 36 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Switching between two channels using Channel Return Switching between two channels using SurfLock™ The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. The SurfLock™ feature temporarily “memorizes” one channel in the R button, so you can return to that channel quickly from any other channel by pressing R.
HMX96_EN.book Page 37 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 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. Natural picture size • The image is displayed close to its originally formatted proportion. Some program formats will display with sidebars and/or bars at the top and bottom. Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only.
HMX96_EN.book Page 38 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features TheaterWide 3 picture size (for letter box programs with subtitles) • The picture is stretched wider to fill the width of the screen, Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture (TheaterWide 2 and 3 only) but only slightly stretched taller. • The top and bottom edges are hidden. To view the hidden areas (such as subtitles or captions), see “Scrolling the TheaterWide® picture” at right.
HMX96_EN.book Page 39 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 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 HD-1, or ColorStream HD-2 input. • A 1080i, 480i, 480p, or 720p signal from the HDMI input.
HMX96_EN.book Page 40 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 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: 1 Press P to open the POP double-window.
HMX96_EN.book Page 41 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 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). The window with the active sound is outlined with a green border. Example: Press Using the FREEZE feature To use the FREEZE feature: 1 When viewing the TV, press B to make the picture a still picture.
HMX96_EN.book Page 42 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture quality Adjusting the picture You can adjust the picture quality (contrast, brightness, color, tint, and sharpness) to your personal preferences. Selecting the picture mode Selection Pressing C Pressing c You can select your desired picture settings from four different modes, as described below.
HMX96_EN.book Page 43 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 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” in program guides). • Text—An on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations).
HMX96_EN.book Page 44 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 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. If the selected service is not available, the next best service will be used instead.
HMX96_EN.book Page 45 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 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). When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast, the word “STEREO” or “SAP” appears on-screen when E is pressed.
HMX96_EN.book Page 46 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Using the StableSound® feature Selecting the optical audio output format 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).
HMX96_EN.book Page 47 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features When the correct PIN code is entered, the Locks menu opens. 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.
HMX96_EN.book Page 48 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip) Blocking TV programs and movies by additional ratings Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ratings you select. (For rating descriptions, see the tables on the next page.
HMX96_EN.book Page 49 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 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 be unsuitable for children under 17.
HMX96_EN.book Page 50 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Video: Locks VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD1/ HD2, HDMI 1/HDMI 2, PC. Video+: Locks VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, ColorStream HD1/ HD2, HDMI 1/HDMI 2, PC and channels 3 and 4. • Select Video+ if you play video tapes via an ANT input. • When a CableCARD™ is inserted, Video+ will not lock channels 3 and 4. To unblock all locked channels at once: Highlight Allow All in step 6 above, and then highlight Done and press T.
HMX96_EN.book Page 51 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 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.
HMX96_EN.book Page 52 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Setting the On/Off Timer Using the PC setting feature You can use the On/Off Timer to turn the TV on and off at a preset time on a recurring basis. You can view the image from a PC on the TV screen. The PC must be connected to the TV’s PC IN terminals (- Installation Guide).
HMX96_EN.book Page 53 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features • 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. The adjustment range is within ±15 from center.* * The range of adjustment may vary slightly.
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.
HMX96_EN.book Page 55 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s advanced features 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”). To select the MPEG noise reduction level: 1 2 3 Press Y and open the Video menu.
HMX96_EN.book Page 56 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the Vertical Edge Enhancer feature 4 In the Color Management field, select On. Color Management This function strengthens video contour by correcting the edges of horizontal bars. Green Blue Press Y and open the Video menu. Yellow Highlight Advanced Picture Settings and press T. Cyan Magenta Highlight Vertical Edge Enhancer and press T.
HMX96_EN.book Page 57 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s advanced features 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). Note: To use the Game Mode feature, the current video input must be Video 1, Video 2, ColorStream HD1, ColorStream HD2, HDMI 1 or HDMI 2.
HMX96_EN.book Page 58 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 6: Using the TV’s advanced features 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. Your TV’s audio will sound fuller, richer, and wider.
HMX96_EN.book Page 59 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature The Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection (THINC™) feature allows you to connect the TV to your home network, which will enable access to file sharing and e-mail scheduling features. • File sharing You can access JPEG and MP3 files that are stored on your networked home PC and view/play them on the TV. Note: Requires a home network* (- Installation Guide). Does NOT require Internet/e-mail service.
HMX96_EN.book Page 60 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature 4 (1) Highlight OK and press T. Highlight Basic Network Setup and press T. (2) Repeat steps 1–6. (If you have already repeated this setup process, go to step 9.) 9 Network Basic Network Setup E-mail Scheduling Setup Home File Server Setup Software Upgrade Navigate ENTER Select 5 CH RTN Back EXIT Exit The message “Obtain network address automatically?” will display. Highlight Yes and press T.
HMX96_EN.book Page 61 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature 6 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.
HMX96_EN.book Page 62 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature 2 In the Properties window for the selected folder: a) Click to display the “Sharing” tab. Setting up file sharing on a PC with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 1 On your PC: b) Click to select “Share this folder.” a) Right-click the folder to be shared. c) Click “Permissions” (which will open the Permissions window for the selected folder).
HMX96_EN.book Page 63 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature 4 3 In the Properties window: Highlight Home File Server Setup and press T. The Home File Server Setup window will appear. After a few moments, the message “Please Wait...” will appear until the network finds your networked PC. The networked PC will act as the “Home Server” for file sharing with the TV. Home File Server Setup Please enter your Home File Server Setup information.
HMX96_EN.book Page 64 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature 9 To exit the window and save your settings, highlight Done and press T. To exit the window without saving your settings, highlight Cancel and press T. USING THE ON-SCREEN KEYBOARD a) Press BbC c to highlight the desired letter, number, or character, and then press T. XXXX@XXXXX.XX_ 1 q 2 w a 3 e s z 4 r d x 5 t f c 6 y g v 7 u h b j n m Shift Done 8 i 9 o k 0 p l , [ ; .
HMX96_EN.book Page 65 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature Audio Player/MP3 file specifications Accessing JPEG files stored on a networked PC – Maximum MP3 file size: 50 MB 1 Make sure you have correctly set up your home network and file sharing (- Installation Guide and pages 59–64). 2 3 Press Y and open the Applications menu. • MP3 files larger than 50 MB will not play.
HMX96_EN.book Page 66 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature Viewing JPEG files on the TV To set the slide show interval: 1 1 2 3 4 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. 1 of 8 Nov 2 05 2 of 8 Jun 25 01 Press O to close the Picture Viewer (if it is open).
HMX96_EN.book Page 67 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature Note: You can use R to switch back and forth between the thumbnail and folder views with last memory applied to the location of the focus in the folder tree or playlist. Using the Audio Player You can use the TV’s Audio Player to listen to MP3 files on the TV. Note: • Make all desired adjustments to the TV’s audio features (e.g., surround, bass, treble, balance) before starting the Audio Player.
HMX96_EN.book Page 68 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature F. Setting up e-mail scheduling You can remotely schedule and delete recordings and reminders via e-mail to the TV from any PC. Note: • If you have not already done so, follow the instructions in sections A and B (- page 59), before proceeding. • Before you can schedule recordings, the time and date in the TV Guide On Screen feature must be set (- “Setting the time and date” on page 28).
HMX96_EN.book Page 69 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature 6 When you are finished entering all characters for the selected field, highlight Done and press T. E-mail Scheduling Setup Please enter your E-mail Setup Information.
HMX96_EN.book Page 70 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature “TESTING E-MAIL” ERROR CODES Code Description Solutions –1 The TV was able to connect to the e-mail server(s) but not log on. • If you receive the message “Error Sending Mail (–1)”, the TV may not • • • • 28 35 have received the test e-mail. Send another test e-mail to the TV using the “HELP request e-mail” format (- page 74). Make sure the TV Guide On Screen™ system was set up properly.
HMX96_EN.book Page 71 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature 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). “Account” field Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the TV’s e-mail account login. Depending on your ISP, this may be the entire e-mail address or just the characters in the e-mail address before the “@” sign.
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HMX96_EN.book Page 73 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature G. Using e-mail scheduling You can use the e-mail scheduling feature to schedule and delete recordings and reminders by sending a “request e-mail” to the TV’s e-mail address from any PC. The four commands the TV will accept are ADD, DELETE, GET, and HELP, as described in this section.
HMX96_EN.book Page 74 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 7: Using the THINC™ home network feature Tag formats Data formats Sample GET request e-mail: DURATION DUR 15m … 15min … 15minutes … 2h … 2hr … 2h15m … 2hr15min … 2:15 TYPE RECORD … REC … Rec … recording REMIND … REM … Rem … reminder To: [TV’s email address] Subject: [this can be left blank] Sample request e-mails • The examples shown below are for illustration purposes only.
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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 modes (T1, T2, T3, or T4). Set the Closed Caption feature to Off (- page 43).
HMX96_EN.book Page 77 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 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. You may notice a change in screen brightness when this happens. This is normal and is not a sign of malfunction (- page 55).
HMX96_EN.book Page 78 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 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” will appear on-screen. • If you are recording a digital channel, you can only change analog channels while recording is in progress.
HMX96_EN.book Page 79 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 8: Troubleshooting 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. If you do not have a router, you must manually set up the network address (- page 60). • Internet service is not available.
HMX96_EN.book Page 80 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 8: Troubleshooting LED indications The yellow, blue, and red/green LED lights on the TV (at the bottom center of the TV) indicate the TV’s status, as described below. Note: If the TV loses A/C power (e.g., a power outage occurs or the power cord is unplugged), when power is restored, the yellow LED will blink while the TV is booting until the remote control is usable. This is normal and is not a sign of malfunction.
HMX96_EN.book Page 81 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 9: Appendix Lamp unit replacement and care When to replace the lamp unit You should replace the lamp unit: Replacing the lamp unit (User-replaceable component) 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. Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury.
HMX96_EN.book Page 82 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 9: Appendix 4 How to replace the lamp unit Using a manual Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws on 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. Failure to follow this WARNING may result in death or serious injury.
HMX96_EN.book Page 83 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 9: Appendix Note: • Never subject the lamp unit to excessive shock. • Never touch the lamp unit glass or otherwise get it dirty. Doing so may affect the image quality and reduce the service life of the lamp. See “Cleaning the lamp unit glass” below. 9 Replace the screw and tighten using a manual screwdriver.
HMX96_EN.book Page 84 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 9: Appendix HDMI™ INPUT: HDMI compliant (type A connector) HDCP compliant E-EDID** compliant Suggested formats: 1080i, 480p, 480i, 720p HDMI Audio: 2-channel L-PCM; 32/44.1/48 kHz sampling frequency; 16/20/24 bits per sample and Dolby Digital VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT (also for recording): VIDEO: 1 V(p-p), 75 ohm, negative sync. AUDIO: 150 mV(rms) (30% modulation equivalent, 2.
HMX96_EN.book Page 85 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 9: Appendix 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. DLP™ TELEVISIONS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A.
HMX96_EN.book Page 86 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 9: Appendix 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. PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN THE U.S.A.
HMX96_EN.book Page 87 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Chapter 9: Appendix 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. A copy of the LGPL 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.
HMX96_EN.book Page 88 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Index A H Q Account.......................................... 68 Antenna input configuration ............ 25 Audio player ................................... 67 Audio quality adjustments ............... 45 Auto aspect .................................... 39 Auto power off ................................ 53 HDMI audio mode ........................... 29 Home file server setup .................... 63 Quick Restart™ ..............................
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HMX96_EN.book Page 90 Friday, April 28, 2006 12:03 PM Corporate Headquarters: 82 TOTOWA ROAD, WAYNE, NJ 07470, U.S.A. NATIONAL SERVICE DIVISION: 1420-B TOSHIBA DRIVE, LEBANON, TN 37087, U.S.A.