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HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 HIGH -DEFINITION TELEVISION 57HM117 65HM117 YC/N VX1A00046100 Integrated High Definition DLP ® Projection Television © 2007 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV.
2 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you us e the many exci ting featur es of your ne w TV. Before operating the TV, please read this ma nual comple tely , and keep it nearby for future reference.
3 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnin gs. 4) Follow all in structions. 5) Do not use this ap paratus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
4 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 24) Never block or cover the slots or openings in the TV cabinet back, bottom, and sides. Never place the TV: • on a bed, sofa , rug, or simi lar surface; • too close to drapes, curtains, or walls; or • in a confined space such as a bookcase, built-in cabinet, or any other place with poor venti lation.
5 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 39) When th e TV reaches the en d of its useful life, ask a qualified service technician to properly dispose o f the TV. Note: The lamp unit c ontains mercury. Disposal of mercury may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
6 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Important notes about your DLP ® projection TV 1) The light source for this TV is a projection lamp unit with a limited service life.
HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 7 Contents Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Welcome to T oshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Features of your new TV . . . . . . . . . . . .
HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 8 Chapter 9: Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Lamp unit replacemen t and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Replacing the lamp unit (User-replaceable component). . . . . .
9 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome to Toshiba Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV, one of the most innovative DLP ® projecti on TVs on the market.
10 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of steps for installing, setting up, and u sing your new TV Follow these steps to set up your TV and beg in using its many exciting features. 1 Carefully read the important sa fety, installation, care, and service information.
11 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections 1 2 10 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 Side panel Right side of TV Front of TV Control panel 1 Remote sensor (behind the screen) — Point the remo te control toward this area of the TV screen ( - “Remote control effective range” on page 22).
12 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see pages 13–21. 12 6 7 8 9 5 4 3 1 ColorStream ® HD-1 and ColorStre.
13 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting your TV Overview of cable types Coaxial (F-type) cable Coaxial (F-type) cable is used for connecting your antenna, cable TV service, and/or cable converter box to the ANT input on your TV.
14 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a VCR and antenna or Cable TV (no Cable box) IN from ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT to TV LR R L OUT IN CH 3 CH 4 TV back panel Stereo VCR Fr.
15 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a VCR with S-video and a cable box An S-video connection will provide better picture pe rformance than a standard (composite) video cable.
16 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a DVD player with ColorStream ® (component video), a VCR, and a satellite receiver Your TV has two sets of ColorStream ® (component video) inputs.
17 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a device to the IR OUT infrared terminal using the IR blaster cable for IR pass-through device control You can use the TV’s IR O.
18 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a camcorder You will need: • standard A/V cables – For better picture performance, if your camcorder has S-video, connect an S-video cable (plus the audio cables). To view the camcorder video: Select the VIDEO 2 video input source on the TV.
19 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting an HDMI ™ or DVI device to the HDMI input The HDMI input on your TV receives digital audio and uncompressed digital vi deo from an HDMI source device, or uncompressed digital video from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) source device.
20 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a digital audio system The TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal outputs a Dolby ® * Digital g or 2-channel down-mixed PCM (pulse-code modulation) signal for use with an external Dolby ® Digital decoder or other external audio system wit h optical audio input.
21 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Connecting you r TV Connecting a personal computer (PC) To connect a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV: When connecting a PC to the PC IN terminal on the TV, use an analog RGB (15-pin) computer cable and a PC audio cable.
22 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Preparing the remote control for use Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many other devices such as cable converte r boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (h ome theater in a box), even if they are different brands.
23 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Learning about the remote control The buttons used for operating the TV only are described here. For a complete list of the remot e control’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart ( - page 25).
24 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Using the remote control to control your other devices If you have a non-Tosh iba devi ce or a Toshiba device that the remote control is.
25 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote Control f unctional key chart Note: • “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • “ s TV” = key will affect the TV, even though the remote control i s in another mode.
26 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Programming the remote control to control your other devices Your Toshiba TV remote control is preprogrammed to operate most Toshiba devices.
27 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Remote control codes In some cases you may not b e able to operate your device with the TV remote control. Yo ur other de vice may use a code that is not recognized by the TV remote control.
28 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Using the remote control Craig 009, 010, 016, 061, 065, 079 Curtis Mathes 001, 005, 009, 012 , 014, 040, 048, 053, 056, 057 Daewoo 011, 013, 015, 017 , 018, 019,.
29 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Menu layout and navigation Main menu layout The tables below and on the next page provide a quick overview of your TV’s men u system. To open the main menus (illust rated below), press Y on the rem ote control or TV control panel.
30 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Menu layout and naviga tion Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu cont ains the Terrestrial and System Status men us. To open the Installa tion menu (illustrated below), press Y on th e remote control or TV control panel, open the Setup menu, select Installation , and press T .
31 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Selecting the menu language You can choose from three different languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen disp lay of menus and messages. To select the menu language: 1 Press Y and open the Preferences menu.
32 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press < or , on the remote cont rol or TV contro l panel, your TV will stop only on the channels you programmed into the TV’s channel memor y.
33 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV To add a channel to the channe l memory: Highlight the unchecked box next to the channel num ber you want to add, and then press T to check the box.
34 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV 3 Press BbC c to highlight No Label and press T . 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for o ther channels. 5 To save your settings, highlight Done and press T . If the desired channel label is not available from the list of presets, you can create a custom label.
35 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Setting the Power- On Mode feature You can select either Power-Saving or Fast mode. If you select Power-S aving mode and you turn off the TV, it can take several seconds for the pi cture to appear when you turn on the TV again.
36 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Setting up your TV Viewing the system status To view the system status: 1 Press Y and open the Setup menu. 2 Highlight In stallatio n and press T . 3 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear, as shown below.
37 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view To select the video i nput source to view: 1 Press + on the re mote control or TV contro l panel.
38 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 4 Press C or c to select the d esired label for that input source. If a particular input is not used, you can select Hide as the label, which w ill cause that input t o be “grayed out” in the Input Selection screen and skipped over when you press + on the remote control.
39 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 4 Press b to highlight History List , and then press C or c to select the set tin g you prefer: either Power Off Clear (On) , On , or Off .
40 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Clearing channels from the History List: • Reconfiguring the ANT inpu t will clear the History List.
41 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Selecting the picture size You can view many progra m formats in a variety of picture sizes— Natural , Theate rWide 1 , Th eaterWi de 2 , TheaterWide 3 , Full , and 4:3 HD . Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only.
42 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: 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, but only slightly stretched taller. • The top and bottom edges are hidden.
43 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: 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 sel ect 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.
44 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired picture settings from four di fferent modes, as described below. To select the picture mode: Press u on the re mote control.
45 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the closed caption mode Base closed captions The closed caption mode has two options: • Captions—An on-screen d isplay of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are cl osed captioned (usually m arked “CC” in program guid es).
46 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features CC Selector You can use the CC Selector to t emporarily o verride the default analog caption mode (set in Base CC Mode ) for a particular channel.
47 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: 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 (wh en provided by individual stations).
48 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the StableSound ® feature The StableSound ® feature limits the highest volume level to prevent extreme changes in vo lume when the signal source changes (for example, to pr event the sudden increase in volume that often happens when a TV program switches to a commercial).
49 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features 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.
50 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Blocking TV programs and movies by rating (V-Chip) Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (viole nce, sex, dialog, lang uage). The V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ra tings you select.
51 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Note: • If you place an “ 5 ” in the box next to “ ‘None’ Rated ,” programs rated “ None ” will be blocked; however, programs that do not provide any rating informa tion will not be blocked.
52 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features To block all channels at o nce: Highlight Block All in step 5 on previous page and then highlight Done and press T . To unblock all locked channels at once: Highlight Allow Al l in step 5 on previous page and then highlight Done and press T .
53 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Using the control p anel lock feature You can lock the contro l panel to prevent your settin gs from being changed accidentally (by children, for ex ample). When the control panel lock is On , none of the controls on the TV control panel will operate except POWER .
54 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Setting the PC Audio This function allows you to output th e sound from your PC (if connected) or mute the sound from your PC and outp ut the sound from your HDMI (DVI) co nnection. ( - page 21) To set the PC Audio: 1 Press Y and open the Audio menu.
55 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s features Displaying TV status information To display TV status information using RECALL: Press E on the remote control. The following i nformation w ill display (if applicabl e): • Current input ( ANT , VIDEO 1 , etc.
56 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: 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 se tting s and then automatically adjust the video.
57 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Selecting the color temperature You can change the quality of the picture by selecting from three preset color te mperatures (Cool, Medium, and Warm), as described below. To select the co lor temperature: 1 Press Y and open the Video menu.
58 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the TV’s advanced features Using CableClear ® digital noise reduction The CableClear ® digital noise reduction feature allows yo u to reduce visible interference in you r TV picture.
59 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: 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 spl it-second timing between the on-screen display and input from the controller (such as music creation and high-action games).
60 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting General troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this chapter for a possible cause of the p roblem and some solu tions you can try. Black box on-screen • The closed caption feature is set to one of the Text modes ( T1 , T2 , T3 , or T4 ).
61 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting • The sound may be mute d. Press VOLUME . • If you hear no sound, try setting the MTS feature to Stereo mode ( - page 47). • If you are not receiving a second audio program from a known SAP source, make sure the MTS feature is set to SAP mode ( - page 47).
62 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting LED indications The yellow, blue, and red/ green LED lights o n the TV (at the bott om center of the TV ) indicate the TV’s status, as described be low.
63 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Lamp unit replacement and care Replacing the lamp unit (User-replaceable component) The light source for this TV is a mercury lamp wi th internal atmospheric pressure that increases during use. The lamp has a limited service life that va ries depending on product use and user settings.
64 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix How to replace the lamp unit Required tools : • Manual screwdrivers (Phil lips and slotted) • Soft, lint-free gloves 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 STOP! Allow the lamp to cool for at least one (1) h our before replacing it.
65 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Note: • Never subject th e 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.
66 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Specifications Note: • This model complies with the specification s listed below. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not b e compatible with features an d/or specifications th at may be added in th e future.
67 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Limited United St ates Warranty for DLP ® Television Mode ls Toshiba America Consume r Product s, L.L.C. (“TACP”) makes th e following limited warranties to original consumers in the United Sta tes.
68 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Limited Canadian Warranty for Toshiba Brand DLP ® Televisi on Models Toshiba of Canada Limited (“ TCL ”) makes the following limited wa rranties to original consumers in Cana da.
69 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix YOU MUST READ AND FOLLOW ALL SET-UP AND USAGE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE APPLICABLE USER GUIDES AND/OR MANUALS.
70 HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix A copy of the GPL source code in this product may be obtained b y contacting Toshiba Consumer Solution s at (800)631-3811.
HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 71 Index A Antenna cable ................................ 13 Antenna input configuration ............ 31 Audio quality adjustments ............... 47 Audio system connection ................ 20 Auto aspect ....................
HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 72 Notes 57HM117_EN.book Page 72 Fr iday, March 23, 2007 9: 48 AM.
HM117 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 73 Notes 57HM117_EN.book Page 73 Fr iday, March 23, 2007 9: 48 AM.
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