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    MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 HIGH -DEFINITION TELEVISION 62MX196 72MX196 I S O 1 4 0 0 1 F I L E N o . A 9 6 4 5 T O S H I B A A M E R I C A C O N S U M E R P R O D U C T S , L . L . C . YC/N VX1A00010200 Integrated High Definition DLP ® Projection Television © 2006 TOSHIBA CORPORATION All Rights Reserved Owner’s Record The model number and serial [...]

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    2 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Toshiba 62MX196 and 72MX196 Televisions comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inte[...]

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    3 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Trademark Information • This product incorpora tes copyright protecti on technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual p roperty rights. Use of this copyright protection t echnology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended fo r home and ot her limited viewing uses only unless otherwise au[...]

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    MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 4 Contents FCC Declaration of Confor mity Compliance Statement (Part 15): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important notes about your DLP ® projection TV . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Trademark Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chapter 1: Introduction[...]

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    MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 5 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature . . . . . . . . 60 A. Connecting the TV to your home network . . . . . . . . . . . 60 B. Setting u p the network address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Automatically setting up the network address . . . . . . . . 60 Manually setting up the network address . .[...]

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    6 MX196 (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 ® projection TVs on the market. This digital television is capa ble of receiving analog basic, digital basic, and digital prem ium cable television programming by direct connection to a cabl e system provid[...]

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    7 MX196 (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 begin usi ng its many exciting features. 1 Carefully read the important sa fety, installation, care, and service information in the separate Inst allation Guide . Keep this manual for futur[...]

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    8 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction TV front and side panel controls and connections LAMP POWER TIMER REC 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7* 11 10 9 Side panel TV front 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 an[...]

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    9 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction TV back panel connections For an explanation of cable types and connections, see the Installatio n Guide . 12 3 4 6 7 5 1 VIDEO 1 IN — Composite video and analog au dio inputs plus optional S-video inputs fo r connecting devices with composite video or S-video output. Note: Composite vi deo and S[...]

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    10 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 1: Introduction 12 10 11 9 8 8 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 DV I device. Also see item 2. Note: HDMI 1 (and 2) IN share an alog audio inputs with Col[...]

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    11 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Using the remote control Installing the remote control batteries To install the re mote control batter ies: 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. 3 Sli[...]

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    12 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: 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 remote contr ol’s functions, see the remote control functional key chart ( - pages 14– 15). For a list of the buttons that operate the TV Guide On Screen ™ [...]

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    13 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Using the remote control 17 EXIT closes on-screen menus and the TV Guide On Screen ™ system. 18 INFO provides detailed i nformation on high lighted 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[...]

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    14 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Using the remote control Remote Control f unctional key chart REMOTE CONTROL KEY Toshiba TV (TV) CABLE SAT (satellite) VCR • DVD/VCR combo • DVD/ DVD-R Receiver/ AMP CD (AUDIO) PVR MODE SELECT Remote control devi ce m ode selection LIGHT Lights the remote key. *1 SLEEP Sleep timer s TV s TV s TV s TV s TV [...]

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    15 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Using the remote control Note: • “---” = key does not send a signal in that remote control mode. • “ s TV” = key will affect the TV, even though the remote control is in an other mode. • * Not available for your TV. *1 Does not send IR signal. *2 Volume will affect the TV by default. When the vol[...]

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    16 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 m odes: CABLE/SAT , DVD , VCR/PVR , AUX 1 , and AUX 2 . The default device m odes and programmable device modes are listed below. Note: The TV remot[...]

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    17 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Using the remote control 5 To control the TV, press the TV MODE SELECT button. Note: • Although the TV remote control includes co des for many devices, it may not include codes for some or all of the features on certain device s you want to control. If you are unable to program the TV re mote control to oper[...]

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    18 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Using the remote control Multi-brand remote control device codes TVs Cable boxes Satellite receivers DVD players Brand Code Toshiba 1524 Brand Code ABC 0003, 0008 Americast 0899 Bell South 0899 Clearmaster 0883 ClearMax 0883 Coolmax 0883 Digeo 1187 Director 0476 GoldStar 0144 Hamlin 0009, 0273 Memorex 0000 Mot[...]

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    19 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Using the remote control VCRs JBL 0702 JSI 1423 JVC 0558, 0623, 0867, 1164 jWin 1049, 1051 Kawasaki 0790 Kenwood 0490, 0534 KLH 0717, 0790, 1020, 1149 Konka 0711 Koss 0651, 1423 Landel 0826 Lasonic 0798, 1173 Lecson 1533 Lenoxx 1127 LG 0591, 0741, 0801, 0869 LiteOn 1058, 1158, 1 416, 1440 Loewe 0511 Magnavox 0[...]

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    20 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Using the remote control PVRs Cable/PVR Combos DBS/PVR Combos (1) DBS/PVR Combos (2) Mitsubishi 0043, 0061, 0067, 0075, 0173, 0 807 Motorola 0035, 0048 MTC 0000, 0240 Multitech 0000, 0072 NEC 0038, 0040, 0 041, 0067, 0104 Nikko 0037 Nikon 0034 Niveus Media 1972 Noblex 0240 Northgate 1972 Olympus 0035, 0226 Onk[...]

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    21 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 2: Using the remote control Audio Amps CD players Audio Amps/Tuner s Brand Code Adcom 0577, 1100 Bose 0674 Carver 0892 Durabrand 1561 Elan 0647 GE 0078 Harman/Kardon 0892 JVC 0331 LeftCoast 0892 Lenoxx 1561 Luxman 0165 Marantz 0321, 0892 McIntosh 0251 Nakamichi 0321 NEC 0264 Optimus 0395, 0823 Parasound 0246 Phil[...]

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    22 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 men u system. To open the main m enus (illustrated below) , press Y on the remote control or TV control panel. Icon Item Option Picture Viewer S [Launches the JPEG Picture Viewer] Audio Pla[...]

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    23 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Menu layou t and navigation Setup/Installation menu layout The Installation menu contains the Terr estrial, Network, TV Guide On Screen ™ Set up, Time and Date, and System Status menus (as described below). To open the Installation m enu (illustrated below), press Y on the remote control or TV control panel,[...]

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    24 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 3: Menu layou t and navigation THINC ™ menu layout The THINC * menu provides access to the Picture Viewer , Audio Player , Channel Browser , Favorites Browser , and TV Guide On Screen . The THINC menu is not part of the main menu system. You can only view the THINC menu by pressing C on the remote control . * T[...]

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    25 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 menu s and messages. Note: The TV Guide On Scree n ™ menus are in Englis h, regardless of the language selected in this menu. To select the menu language: 1[...]

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    26 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Setting u p your TV Programming channels into the TV’s channel memory When you press < or , on the remote contro l or TV control panel, your TV will sto p only on the channel s you programmed into the TV’s channel memory. Follow the steps below to program channels into the TV’s channel memory. Program[...]

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    27 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Setting u p your TV Manually adding and deleting channels in the channel memory After automatical ly programming channels into the channel memory, you can manually add or delete individ ual channels. To add or delete channels in the ch annel memory: 1 Press Y and open the Setup menu. 2 Highlight Inst allation [...]

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    28 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Setting u p 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 automaticall y and you can skip this step. To set the time and date: 1 Press Y and open the Setup menu. 2 Highlight Inst allation and press T . 3 (A new set of Installation me[...]

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    29 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Setting u p your TV Setting the HDMI ™ audio mode To set the HDMI audio mode: 1 Press Y and open the Setup menu. 2 Highlight HDMI 1 Audio (or HDMI 2 Audio ) and press c . 3 Press b or B to select the HDMI audio mode ( Auto , Digital , or Analog ) and press T . ( Auto is the recommended mode.) See “C onnect[...]

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    30 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Setting u p your TV Setting the Quick Restart ™ feature With the Quick Restart ™ feature set to On , the TV will stay in Standby mode for several minutes aft er the TV is turned off (see Note below). If the TV is turned on from Standby mode, the full picture appears immediately. To set the Quick Restart ?[...]

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    31 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 4: Setting u p your TV Viewing the system status To view the system status: 1 Press Y and open the Setup menu. 2 Highlight Inst allation and press T . 3 A new set of Installation menu icons will appear, as shown below right. Open the System Status menu, highlight System Information , and press T . 4 Press C c to [...]

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    32 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Selecting the video input source to view The video inputs available to view will be determined by the input terminals you u sed to connect your devices (see the Installation Guide ). To select the video i nput source to view: 1 Press + on the remo te control or TV control panel. 2 And[...]

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    33 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features 5 To save the new input labels, highlight Done and press T . To revert to the factory default labels, highlight Reset and press T . Input labeling example: The screen below left shows the default Input Selection screen (with none of the inpu ts labeled as a specific device). The scree[...]

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    34 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features To set up the Channel Browser ™ : 1 Press Y and open the Preferences menu. 2 Highlight Channel Browser Setup and press T . 3 Press B to highlight Navigation , and then press C or c to select either Browse Mode or Select Mode . 4 Press b to highlight History List , and then press C o[...]

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    35 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features To tune to a channel or input in Select mode: 1 While watching TV, press 3 C or # c to open the Channel Browser ™ and surf back to a previous item or forward to the next item in the list. In Select mode, when you stop on an item in the Channel Browser ™ , it will be highlighted bu[...]

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    36 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Switching between tw o channels using Channel Return The Channel Return feature allo ws you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time. 1 Select the first channel you want to view. 2 Select a second channel us ing the Channel Number buttons (and[...]

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    37 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Selecting the picture size You can view ma ny progra m formats in a variety of picture sizes— Natural , TheaterWide 1 , Theat erWide 2 , TheaterWide 3 , and Full . Note: The “picture size” illustrations are examples only. The format of the image (in any of the picture sizes) wil[...]

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    38 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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, but only slightly stretched taller. • The top and bottom edges are hidden. To view the hidden areas (such as subtitles or captions), see “Scrolli[...]

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    39 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 VID EO 1 , VIDEO 2 , ColorStream HD-1 , or ColorStream HD-2 input. ?[...]

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    40 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Using the POP features Using the POP doubl e-window feature The POP (picture-out-pict ure) double-window feature splits the screen into two win dows 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 . 2 Pres[...]

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    41 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Selecting the POP window audio out While the POP double-window is open, press C or c to select which audio (left or right POP window ) to be output from the TV speakers (and also from the VARIABLE AUDIO OUT and A/V AUDIO OUT terminals). The window with the active a udio is outlined wi[...]

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    42 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Adjusting the picture Selecting the picture mode You can select your desired pict ure settings from four different modes, as described below. To select the picture mode: 1 Press Y and open the Video menu. 2 Highlight Picture Settings and press T . 3 In the Mode field, select the pi ct[...]

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    43 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 ma rked “CC” in program guides). • Text—An on-screen display of[...]

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    44 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Digital closed captions You can use the Digital CC/Audio Se lector to select digital closed caption services (if ava ilable), which will te mporarily override regular closed captions on digital channels (only). When such services ar e not available, the Digital CC/Audio Selector prese[...]

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    45 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 (wh en provided by individual stations). When th[...]

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    46 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: 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). To t[...]

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    47 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: 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. Entering the PIN code 1 Press Y and highlight[...]

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    48 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: 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, langua ge). The V-Chip feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to the ra tings you s elect.[...]

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    49 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: 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 information will not be blocked. • To display th e rating of th e program you are watchi ng, press E on the [...]

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    50 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features To unblock all blocked channels at once: Highlight Allow All in step 6 on th e previous page, and then highlight Done and press T . Unlocking programs temporarily If you try to tune the TV to a program that exceeds the rating limits you set, the TV will enter program lock mode and the[...]

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    51 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Using the GameTimer ™ You can use the GameTime r to set a time limit for playing a video game (30–120 minutes). When the GameTimer is activated, the TV enters Input Lock mode and locks out the input source for the video game device. To set the GameTimer ™ : 1 Press Y and highlig[...]

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    52 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Setting the sleep timer You can set the sleep timer to turn of f the TV after a set length of time (maximum of 1 80 minutes). To set the sleep timer using the remote control: Press [ on the remote control to set the length of time until the TV turns off. Repeatedly press [ to increase[...]

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    53 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Using the PC settings feature 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 Gui de ). The PC Settings feature allows you to make any necessary adjustments to the image. If the edges of the image are no t visi[...]

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    54 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 5: Using the TV’s features Displaying TV status information using RECALL To display TV status information: Press E on the remote control. The following info rmation will display (if applicable): • Current input ( ANT 1 , ANT 2 , VIDEO 1 , etc.) • If ANT 1 or ANT 2 is the current input, either “ CABLE ” [...]

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    55 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 , th e TV will detect changes in the picture quality that affect the appearance of your contrast se ttings and then auto matically adjust the video. To sel[...]

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    56 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s advanced features Using MPEG noise reduction The MPEG noise reduction feature allow s you to reduce visible interference caused by MPEG compression. Choices for MPEG noise reduction are Off , Low , Middle , and High . Off is automatically selected wh en this feature is disabled (“grayed out [...]

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    57 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s advanced features Selecting the lamp mode You can select either the High Bright or Low Power lamp mode. The High Bright mode is useful when additional picture brightness is desired (suc h as in a bright room). To select the lamp mode: 1 Press Y and open the Video menu. 2 Highlight Advanced Pic[...]

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    58 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 6: Using the TV’s advanced features Using the Color Management feature The Color management feature a llows you to adjust the hue, saturation, and brightness of six colors: red , green , blue , yellow , magenta , and cyan . To adjust the Color Management settings: 1 Press Y and open the Video menu. 2 Highlight [...]

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    59 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 Focu s, and SRS TruBass) that creates a thrilling surround sou nd experience with deep, rich bass from ster[...]

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    60 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature The Toshiba Home Interactive Network Connection ( THINC ™ ) feature allows you to c onnect the TV to your hom e 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 net[...]

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    61 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature 4 Highlight Basic Network Setup and press T . 5 The message “Obtain networ k address auto matically?” will display. Highlight Yes and press T . 6 The message “Please wait…” will display while the TV is attempting to load the network address in formation from t[...]

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    62 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature 6 The Basic Network Setu p menu appears. Press B or b to highlight the IP Address field, and then use the Number buttons on the remote cont rol to input the IP address. 7 Press b to highlight the Subnet Mask field, and then use the Number buttons to inpu t the Subnet Ma[...]

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    63 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature 2 If the “Sharing” tab on your PC does not have a “Permissions” button, follow step 2.1 below . If the “Sharing” tab on your PC has a “Permissions” button, follow step 2.2 below. 2.1 Go to section D, “Setting up file sharing on the TV,” on page 65. 2[...]

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    64 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature Setting up file shar ing on a PC with Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 1 On your PC: 2 In the Properties window for the selected folder: 3 In the Permissions window for the selected folder: 4 In the Properties window: 5 The shared folder will displa y with a “shared folde[...]

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    65 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature D. Setting up file sharing on the TV 1 Press Y and open the Setup menu. 2 Highlight Inst allation and press T . The Inst allation menu will appear. Open the Network menu. 3 Highlight Home File Server Setup and press T . The Home File Server Setup window will appear. Aft[...]

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    66 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature E. Viewing/playing shared files on the TV You can use t he Picture Viewer to view compatible JPEG- format photos on the TV. You can use the Audio Player to play compatible MP3 files on the TV. The TV can access JPEG and/ or MP3 files stored on a networked PC (as describ[...]

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    67 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature Networked PC specifications Maximum number of files per shared folder: – JPEG = 1,000 • All JPEG files over the 1,000th in a shared folder will not display. – MP3 = 200 • All MP3 files over the 200th i n a shared folder will not play. Maximum number of nested fo[...]

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    68 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature Viewing JPEG files on the TV 1 After accessing your JPEG file s from your networked PC ( - page 67), the images auto matically display on-screen, with one as a large picture and six in thumbnail format. 2 Press C to rotate the large picture 90° counterclockwise. 3 Pres[...]

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    69 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature Using the Audio Player You can use the TV’s A udio Player to listen to MP3 files on the TV. Note: • Make all desired ad justments to the TV ’s audio features (e.g., surround, b ass, treble, balance) before starting the Audio Player . • You cannot use the Picture[...]

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    70 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature F. Setting up e-mail scheduling You can remo tely schedule and delete r ecordings and reminders by sending an 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 60), before proceeding. • Before[...]

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    71 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 . 7 Highlight Test and press T to test the e-mail setup. During testing, t he TV will display the message “Testing E-mail.” Note: Depending on your configur ation, the[...]

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    72 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature Setting up SMTP authentication If your e-mail provider does not allo w unknown e-mail clients to send e-mail through t hem (requires authentication), or uses port numbers different from the de fault, you will need to fill out the fields in the advanced section of the e-[...]

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    73 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature “TESTING E-MAIL” ERROR CODES Code Description Solutio ns –1 The TV was able to connect to the e-mail server(s) but could not log on. • If you receive the message “Error Se nding Mail (–1),” the TV may not have received the test e-mail. Send an other test e[...]

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    74 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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 schedulin g” ( - page 70). “E-mail Schedulin g” field You can select On or Off for the E-mail Scheduling fiel[...]

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    75 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature Security settings ( Results of various setting combinations when the “ E-mail Scheduling ” field is set to ON in the “ E-mail Scheduling Setup ” window ) * The “ High ” settings are the default settings. To help prevent the TV from receiving o r sending unwa[...]

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    76 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature G. Using e-mail scheduling You can use the e-mail schedul ing feature to schedule and delete recordings and reminders by sending a “request e-m ail” to the TV’s e-mail address from any PC. The four commands the TV will accept are ADD, DELETE , GET , and HELP , as [...]

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    77 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature Formatting a request e-mail Recognized tags When you send an ADD , DELETE , GET , or HELP request e-mail to the TV, the TV will recognize only the tag s listed below. These tags (and their accompanying data) must be listed in the body of the request e-mail in the follow[...]

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    78 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 7: Using the THINC ™ home network feature DELETE request e-mail The DELETE request allows you to cancel a scheduled recording or reminder. The required tags for a DELETE request e-mail are ( in this order ): • ID [your ID*] (not required if you set the “ID Required” field to Off ) • COMMAND DELETE • I[...]

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    79 MX196 (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 prob lem 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[...]

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    80 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Picture brightness chan ges 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 no tice a change in screen brightness when this happ[...]

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    81 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 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) or 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 digi[...]

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    82 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Automatic se tup fails • The Ethernet cables are not connected properly or at all. Connect all cables( - Installation Guide ). • 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 ha[...]

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    83 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 8: Troubleshooting LED indications The yellow, blue, and red/green LED lights on the TV (at the bott om center of the TV ) indicate the TV’s status, as described be low. 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 blin[...]

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    84 MX196 (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 with in ternal atmospheric pressure that increases during use. The lamp has a limited service life that varies depen ding on product use and user settings. As is generally[...]

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    85 MX196 (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 • Optional tool: 5/16" nut dri ver 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 STOP! Allow the lamp to cool for at l east one (1) hou r before replacing it. 3 On the lamp u[...]

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    86 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Note: • Never subject the la mp 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 uni t glass” below. 7 Using a manual Phillips scr ewdriver, tighten the tw[...]

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    87 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Specifications Note: • This model complies with th e 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 fu ture. Television System NTSC standard ATSC stan[...]

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    88 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Limited United St ates Warranty for DLP ® Television Models Toshiba America Consume r Product s, 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 ?[...]

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    89 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix Limited Canada Warranty for DLP ® Television Models Toshiba of Canada L imited (“TCL”) ma kes the following li mited 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 ORI[...]

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    90 MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 Chapter 9: Appendix A copy of the GPL source code in th is 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 [...]

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    MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 91 Index A Account .......................................... 70 Antenna input configuration ............ 25 Audio play er ................................... 69 Audio quality adjustments ............... 45 Auto aspect .................................... 39 Auto power off ................................ 54 B Back of the T[...]

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    MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 92 Notes MX196_EN.book Page 92 Tu esday, June 27, 2006 1:43 PM[...]

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    MX196 (E/F) Web 21 3:276 93 Notes MX196_EN.book Page 93 Tu esday, June 27, 2006 1:43 PM[...]

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