Toshiba 62HM196

Description: The Toshiba 62HM196 is a 62-inch, rear-projection rear-projection TV.Compared to other rear-projection TVs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $1,465.

Pros: Has a 62-inch screen size, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced TVs.In fact, the average cost of a product with this large a screen size is $2,065.With HDTV compatibility, this product can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when connected to a high definition signal.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A rear-projection TV, suited for home theater.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.Can connect to a computer via VGA (HD-15).

Value: In view of its inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.In fact, you would typically pay around 40% more to get a rear-projection TV with roughly the same viewable size.

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• Manufacturer: Toshiba
• Part Number: 62HM196

• General

• Series TheaterWide
• Product type Rear projection TV
• Diagonal Size 62 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details TV set - 57.1 in x 18.7 in x 39.3 in x 103 lbs

• Display

• Technology DLP, Projection
• Projection Display Technology DLP
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Widescreen Modes Full, Cinema, Standard, TheaterWide
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm/Medium/Cool)
• Display Menu Language French, English, Japanese
• Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Movie/Sports/Preference

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Multi-channel Preview Double screen, Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• 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 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
• Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Game Guard System Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects SRS WOW, SRS Focus, SRS TruBass, SRS 3D Sound, SRS TruSurround
• Output Power / Total 30 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono ), Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 )
• Slot Provided 1 x CableCARD
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Network & Internet Multimedia

• Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback
• Connectivity Wired
• Connectivity Protocols IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet)
• Supported Audio Formats MP3
• Supported Pictures Formats JPG

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Features Glow buttons

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational 215 Watt

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 63.8 in
• Depth (Shipping) 24 in
• Height (Shipping) 44.1 in
• Weight (Shipping) 130.1 lbs

Toshiba

Manufacturer profile

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