OWNER’S MANUAL Integrated High Definition DLP™ Projection Television HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION Note: High definition programming is required to view High Definition TV broadcasts. Please contact your cable or satellite provider. 42HM66 Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are on the back of your TV. Record these numbers in the spaces below. Refer to these numbers whenever you communicate with your Toshiba dealer about this TV.
1 Important Information English Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV. This manual will help you use the many exciting features of your new TV. Before operating the TV, please read this manual completely, and keep it nearby for future reference. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN.
Important Information 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 16) WARNING: This product contains a lamp to project the picture, and requires special safety precautions: • See pages 32-33 for instructions on lamp unit replacement and care. • DO NOT attempt to service this product except as specified on pages 32-33. The only user-serviceable item in this product is the lamp unit.
1 Important Information English Installation (continued from previous page) 27) Always make sure the antenna system is properly grounded to provide adequate protection against voltage surges and built‑up static charges (see Section 810 of the National Electric Code).
Important Information Hold the TV as indicated in the illustrations below. To ensure balance and avoid damage, ALWAYS have at least two people carry the TV. English Handling the TV 1 Place hands here when moving the TV. Installing the TV Attaching the TV to a wall or pillar 1. Securely attach a sturdy cord or chain to each wire clip on the rear of the TV. 2. Attach the cord or chain to a wall or pillar. Make sure the TV is at least 1 in minimum from the wall or pillar.
English 1 Important Information Important notes about your DLP™ projection TV 1) The light source for this TV is a projection lamp unit with a limited service life. When the lamp wears out, the picture may become dark or black or the lamp may fail, at which time you must replace the lamp unit. See “Lamp unit replacement and care” on pages 32-33. 2) Each time you turn on the TV, it may take several minutes to go from no picture to full picture brightness.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba TV, one of the most innovative DLP™ projection TVs on the market. The goal of this manual is to guide you through setting up and operating your TV as quickly as possible. • This manual applies to models 42HM66. Before you start reading, check the model number on the back of your TV. English Welcome to Toshiba 2 • Instructions in this manual are based on using the remote control.
English 3 Connecting and Checking the Antenna Connecting an antenna cable E. Connection with Antenna Cable 1. Cable without a CATV Converter 2. VHF/UHF Combination Antenna Cable TV lead-in VHF, UHF or VHF/UHF combination antenna 75 ohm coaxial cable (round) or 300 ohm twin-lead (flat) 300-75 ohm ADAPTOR (Not supplied) 3.
Controls and Connections 1. MENU — Opens and closes the menu system. 2. CHANNEL ▲▼ — When no menu is on-screen, change the channel. When a menu is on-screen, function as up/down navigation. English Side panel controls 4 3. VOLUME ◄ ► — When no menu is on-screen, adjust the volume. When a menu is on-screen, function as left/right navigation. 4. INPUT — Changes the image signal source: TV, AV1 , S-Video, ColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2, HDMI. Front panel 6.
English 4 Controls and Connections Back panel connections To view a source connected to one of the inputs on the back panel, press INPUT on the side panel to select the applicable input: TV, AV1, S-Video, ColorStream HD-1, ColorStream HD-2, or HDMI. Note: • The TV’s INPUT key is on the side panel (not the front). • For details on the video output requirements of your other devices, refer to the owner’s manuals for those devices. • Cables are not supplied.
Using the remote control English Installing the remote control batteries 5 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the remote control. 2. Insert two "AA" size batteries, making sure to match the + and – signs on the batteries with the + and – symbols inside the battery compartment. 3. Reinsert the battery cover on the back of the remote control until the tab snaps. Caution: Never throw batteries into a fire. Note: • Be sure to use "AA" size batteries.
English 5 Using the Remote Control Remote control functions Button name Function 1. POWER Turns the TV ON and OFF. 2. LED Blinks when the remote control is sending a signal to the TV or is being programmed. 3. SET Starts all programming sequences. 4. AUX Puts the remote control in AUXILIARY mode (to operate a programmed device). 5. CBL Puts the remote control in CABLE mode (to operate a programmed cable TV settop box) or SATELLITE mode (to operate a programmed satellite TV set-top box). 6.
Using the Remote Control Button name Function 22. SLEEP/STOP a. In TV mode, selects the sleep options. b. In other modes, stops a CD player, DVD player, or VCR. a. (AUDIO mode is not available.) 23. AUDIO/Pause b. Pauses the CD player, DVD player, or VCR when the component is activated with the remote control. 24. CC/Record English Remote control functions 5 a. In TV mode, selects closed caption options. b. In VCR mode, functions as RECORD. 25. TV/DTV/ Skip Forward a.
English 5 Using the Remote Control Programming the TV's universal remote control to operate your other devices You can program the TV's remote control to operate up to four different devices—one for each mode button (TV, VCR, CBL, and AUX ). The "TV" mode button on the remote control (see item 6 on page 12) is already programmed to operate your TV. (The TV's device program code is 11369). To program the remote control to operate another device: 1.
Using the Remote Control Device codes for Cable TV set-top boxes ABC Americast Bell South General Instrument Goldstar Hamlin Jerrold Memorex Philips Pioneer Pulsar Quasar Regal Runco Samsung Scientific Atlanta 0003, 0017 0899 0899 0276, 0476, 0810 0144 0009, 0273 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 0000 0305, 0317 0144, 0533, 0877 0000 0000 0273, 0279 0000 0144 0017, 0477, 0877 Device codes for TVs Addison 10092 Admiral 10093, 10463 Advent 10761, 10842 Aiko 10092 Aiwa 11914 Akai 1
English 5 16 Using the Remote Control Device program codes Device codes for TVs (continued from previous page) Samsung 10154, 10156, 10060, 10812, 10702, 10030, 10178, 11060, 10814, 10092, 11903, 10090, 10766 Sansui 10463, 11904, 11935, 11929, 11911 Sanyo 10154, 10156, 10180, 10145, 11907 Sanyuan 10093 Scotch 10178 Scott 10236, 10180, 10178 Sears 10047, 10054, 10154, 10156, 10178, 10171, 11926, 11904 Shaofeng 10145 Sharp 10093, 10030, 10650, 11917 Shen Ying 10092 Shencai
Using the Remote Control Device codes for VCRs (continued from previous page) Systemax 21972 Tagar Syst ems 21972 Tashiko 20037 Tatung 20045, 20067 Technics 20035, 20162 Teco 20035, 20037, 20048, 20038 Teknika 20035, 20037 Tivo 20636, 20618, 21503, 20739 TMK 20240 Toshiba 20045, 20042, 20067, 20043, 21503, 21008, 21972 Totevision 20037, 20240 Touch 21972 Unitech 20240 Vector 20045 Vector Research 20038 Victor 20067 Video Concepts 20045 Videomagic 20037 Videosonic 20240 Vie
English 5 Using the Remote Control Device program codes Device code for Satellite Receivers (continued from previous page) Paysat Philips Proscan Proton RadioShack RCA Samsung Sanyo SKY Sony Star Choice Tivo Toshiba UltimateTV Uniden US Digital USDTV Voom Zenith 00724 01142, 00749, 01749, 00724, 01076, 00722, 00099, 01442 00392, 00566 01535 00869 00392, 00566, 00855, 00143, 01392 01276, 01109, 01108 01219 00856 00639, 01640 00869 01142, 01442 00749, 01749, 00790, 01285 01640
Power ON / OFF Operation status TV status "Ready" LED POWER LED 1. Plug the power cord into a 110V outlet. TV is off (no picture). Not lit. Solid orange. 2. Press the POWER button on the TV side panel. TV is turning on (no picture). Flashing orange. Solid green. 3. Power ON successful. Picture on screen. Not lit. Solid green. Operation status TV status "Ready" LED POWER LED 1. Press the POWER button on the TV side panel. Lamp cooling. Flashing orange. Solid orange.
English 7 Using the TV's features Navigating the menus 1. Press MENU to open the menu system. Menu Sub-menu 2. Press ▼ to select a menu, and then press ► to enter the menu. 3. Press ▼ to select a sub-menu, and then press ► to enter the submenu. 4. a. To adjust a sub-menu with a slider bar, press ►. When done, press ENTER and then press EXIT. b. To adjust the other sub-menus, press ▲▼. When done, press EXIT. Slider bar Programming channels into the TV's channel memory 1.
Using the TV's features Using the AUDIO SETTING menu After selecting a setting, press ENTER. See "Navigating the menus" on page 20. After selecting a setting, press ENTER. See "Navigating the menus" on page 20. English Using the IMAGE SETTING menu 7 BASS SCHEME Select USER, VIVID, DIMMER, GAME, or SPORT video mode. BRIGHTNESS ◄ = reduces bass; ► = increases bass. TREBLE ◄ = reduces treble; ► = increases treble. ◄ = reduces image brightness. ► = increases image brightness.
English 7 Using the TV’s features Using the DISPLAY SETTING menu MAIN SOURCE Select the input signal source for the main picture (TV, AV1, AV2, S-VIDEO, COLOR STREAM HD-1, COLOR STREAM HD-2, DTV, or HDMI). When the sub-picture is open, only one picture (either main or sub) can display an HDMI signal. After selecting a setting, press ENTER. See "Navigating the menus" on page 20 ASPECT RATIO Note: • You can also press PIC SIZE on the remote control to change the ASPECT RATIO.
Using the TV's features Main picture PIP SIZE Press ▲▼ to change the sub-picture size (SMALL, MEDIUM, or LARGE). Sub-picture Small PIP size • POP Puts the screen in 16:9 aspect ratio and divides the screen into half main picture and half sub-picture. Main picture English • PBP Divides the screen into half main picture and half sub-picture. 7 Large PIP size PIP POSITION Press ▲▼ to adjust the horizontal position of the sub-picture.
English 7 Using the TV's features Using the TV/DTV SETTING menu See "Navigating the menus" on page 20. LOCAL TIME (applies to DTV only) In the LOCAL TIME sub-menu, select your time zone (CANADA, EASTERN, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN, PACIFIC, ALASKA, HAWAII, SAMOA, or NEWFOUNDLAND) and then press EXIT. TV SYSTEM Select your TV system (CABLE STD, CABLE HRC, CABLE IRC, or ANTENNA). See "Navigating the menus" on page 20.
7 Using the TV's features MPAA RATING English Using the PARENTAL CONTROL menu See "Navigating the menus" on page 20. The PARENTAL CONTROL feature allows you to block programs based on their TV or MPAA rating. The factory default password is 1111. TV PG RATING Use ▲▼ to select the rating you want to block or unblock, then press ENTER. • OFF → No MPAA rating control. • G → General Audience (Appropriate for all ages.) • PG → Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may not be suitable for children.
English 7 Using the OSD Using the GENERAL SETTING menu CLOSED CAPTION See "Navigating the menus" on page 20. TRANSPARENCY • Press ◄► to change the OSD menu transparency, and then press EXIT. MENU POSITION NTSC SYSTEM (TV) • CC Press ▲▼ to select closed caption OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TEXT1, TEXT2, TEXT3, or TEXT4, and then press ENTER. ATSC SYSTEM (DTV) • Press◄► to change the OSD menu H position. • Press▲▼ to change the OSD menu V position.
Using the OSD BASIC 7 ADVANCED COLOR The ADVANCED COLOR sub-menu is enabled when "CC" is set to "CC1~CS6" and "CC SETTING" is set to "USER." English The BASIC sub-menu is enabled when "CC" is set to "CC1~CS6" and "CC SETTING" is set to "USER." • TEXT FRGD (foreground): → Change text foreground color. • TRANSPARENCY : → Change text foreground transparency. • TEXT BKGD (background): → Change text background color. • FG (foreground) COLOR: → Change foreground color.
English 7 Using the TV's features DTV information 2.Guide (EPG) 1.Program Info Time Channel Channel name Program start time Close caption Resolution Program name Signal level V-Chip ratio Time Next program start time Next Program title program title Audio MTS Program name Program name Program start time Program level Program end time Program start time Program description Program description 1-1 Press the remote control "INFO" key to display this block.
Appendix · This model complies with the specifications listed below. · Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice · This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future.
English 8 Appendix Troubleshooting Before calling a service technician, please check this section for a possible cause of the problem and some solutions you can try. Symptom Power LED does not light Possible solution ? * Make sure the power cord is not disconnected or loose. * Make sure the fuse and electricity outlet are working properly. LAMP No image ? The remote control does not work Delays for video and audio outputs * Make sure the antenna is in place and is not loose .
8 Appendix OSD messages 4.NO SIGNAL Display the main picture no signal input message. 5.SLEEP TIMER Display sleep timer message. 1.AUTO SCAN REQUIRED Need to search TV channel message. 6.SLEEP TIMER COUNTER Display sleep timer counter message. 2.MTS Display TV audio system message. 7.NO FUNCTION If you press the remote control keys for the "Audio", "VGA", "AV mode", "Zoom", "PIP View", "FAV1", "FAV2", this message will be displayed "NO FUNCTION". These functions are not available on this TV. 3.
English 8 Appendix Lamp unit replacement and care How to replace the lamp unit 2. The lightning symbol in the triangle tells you that the voltage inside this product may be strong enough to cause an electric shock. DO NOT TRY TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT STOP! Allow the lamp to coolYOURSELF. for at least one (1) hour before replacing it.
Appendix How to replace the lamp unit (continued) 6. Carefully insert the new lamp unit straight into the TV until it is fully seated. 8. Reattach the lamp unit door, making sure to insert the hooks on the left side of the lamp unit door inside the opening in the TV cabinet. English Lamp unit replacement and care (continued) 8 Insert the hooks inside the TV cabinet opening. Lamp unit door 9. Replace the screw and tighten using a Slotted screwdriver.
English 8 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. AND USED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A.
Appendix 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. AND USED IN CANADA ARE NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES.PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN CANADA AND USED IN THE U.S.A.
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