Toshiba 50HM67

Description: The Toshiba 50HM67 is a 50-inch, rear-projection TV.Compared to other rear-projection TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,000.

Pros: With HDTV compatibility, this TV set can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when connected to a high definition signal.

Cons: Has only a 50-inch screen size.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average TV on the market today.

Suitability: A rear-projection TV, suited for home entertainment.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of rear-projection TVs with similar viewable size is quite a bit more -- right around $1,305.

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• Manufacturer: Toshiba
• Part Number: 50HM67

• General

• Product type Rear projection TV
• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details TV set - 47.2 in x 16.6 in x 30.7 in x 63.9 lbs

• Display

• Technology DLP, Projection
• Projection Display Technology DLP
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• V-Chip Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, Cable:A-I, Cable:J-W, UHF:14-69, Cable:A8-1, Cable:65-94, Cable:AA-BBB
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
• dbx Noise Reduction Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
• Input Video Formats 720p
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects SRS WOW, StableSound
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features SoundStrip Speaker System

• Connections

• Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Antenna - Rear, 1 x Fixed audio output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side
• Slot Provided 1 x SD Memory Card

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 200 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Toshiba

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.toshiba.com
• Address: 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Irvine, CA. 92618
• Phone: 1-800-316-0920