Toshiba 62HM195 62-Inch Diagonal Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 57.1 x 39.2 x 18.5 inches ; 136 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 132 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000BC2OBU
• Item model number: 62HM195
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #250,408 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from HD and standard TV and your favorite DVD movies with the 62-inch Toshiba 62HM195 DLP rear-projection television, which offers both 1080p and 720p progressive resolution. As 720p is rated as high-definition, Toshiba has dubbed this TheaterWide TV XHD--2X Resolution, as its 1080p rating has twice the pixel count of 720. This set is loaded with the latest in video and audio processing technology as well as loaded with a wide variety of connectivity options, including Firewire and a multi-format memory card slot.

DLP (which stands for Digital Light Processing) uses an optical semiconductor to recreate source material with a fidelity analog systems can't match. While other technologies lose a certain amount of light in transit, the microscopic mirrors in a DLP projection system bring more light from lamp to screen. It also features better color uniformity over time--no burn-in, screen aging or color-shifting possible. It's the leading display technology for products like small portable conference room projectors and professional venue entertainment systems.

The technology at the center of the 62HM95 is the new Toshiba Digital Light Engine named Talen X, which utilizes Texas Instruments' xHD4 chip, advanced optics, and Toshiba's DEEP Picture and Xtreme BLAC technologies to provide high resolution with improved brightness and contrast. It also includes the new PixelPure AT Digital Video Processing, utilizing new Adaptive Technology to create further improved picture quality, the new Radiance 150 Hi-Bright Lamp for noticeably brighter images and a TheaterFine DFP Screen with anti-glare coating that results in increased detail and noticeably deeper blacks.

A 3D Y/C comb filter (4 MB, 10-bit with Vertical Contour Correction) further enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt). The CableClear feature utilizes the Digital 3D/YC Comb Filter to compare frames and determine the existence and extent of video noise. It then applies the needed amount of digital video noise reduction, and the appropriate sharpness adjustment to keep the picture clear. This feature now works on RF, composite and S-Video inputs, and can be selected by input.

The HD Dynamic Contrast feature increases contrast and color saturation to create deep, rich images. The intelligent circuitry analyzes both the dark and bright areas of the picture, and separately optimizes the dynamic range in each area of the picture. Toshiba's PixelPure AT (Adaptive Technology) includes Motion Adaptive De-Interlacing, Adaptive MPEG Processing, Adaptive Contrast Enhancement, and Adaptive Color Enhancement--all critical elements to deliver a consistently high quality picture.

With the integrated ATSC tuner, you'll be able to receive off-air high definition broadcasts without the need for an external set-top box. It also features a digital cable tuner (QAM), which allows for the reception of digital cable signals that are not scrambled. It also incorporates a CableCard slot for optional card, which can pick up HD (ATSC) broadcasts from your digital cable provider (digital cable subscription required). The integrated TV Guide on-screen guide provides an easy to read listing of the television programs available to view or record. It includes an 8-day program listing, the ability to perform keyword searches for locating favorite programs, and the G-Link IR Blaster for controlling cable boxes.

The speakers provide a total of 20 watts of power (20 watts per channel). The SRS WOW virtual surround sound system provides amazing, enveloping sound through just the two built-in speakers. It also provides MTS stereo/SAP with dbx. The StableSound feature eliminates the annoyance of normal program volume being followed immediately by extremely loud commercial messages or drastic volume fluctuations while changing channels.

It offers the following connection options:

• Composite AV (RCA): 3 in (1 front), 1 out
• S-Video: 3 in (1 front)
• Component video: 2 in (480i/480p/720p)
• HDMI: 1 in
• RF: 2 in
• Firewire (IEEE1394): 2 in
• Analog audio (RCA, L/R): 1 out

The OmniViewer memory card slot accepts five different types of memory cards, including SD (Secure Digital), MM (Multi-Media), MS (Memory Stick), CF (Compact Flash), and SM (Smart Media). In addition, it includes a JPEG Viewer program that allows the TV to display pictures from most digital cameras, which can be rotated and viewed in an automatic presentation format. The TheaterNet Control System simplifies the control of external components through both an IR jack and Firewire (IEEE1394) port, the latter of which can be used to transmit digital video and audio and allow for recording of HDTV.

Convenience features include color temperature control, closed captioning on mute, sleep timer, tri-lingual on-screen display, V-Chip parental controls, video input labelling, channel labeling, and Toshiba's GameTimer feature, which allows parents to set the television to shut off after a specified period of time and stay off until a lockout key code is entered.

What's in the Box
DLP rear-projection TV, remote control (with batteries), printed operating instructions

Product Description

Toshiba Consumer (TV/DVD/etc) (62HM195) 62" Integrated HD DLP PTV

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars *Very* short bulb life, March 14, 2006

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NWwino (Enumclaw, WA.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba 62HM195 62-Inch Diagonal Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV (Electronics)

I've had this DLP projection television for three months now and today the lamp blew out. I called the Toshiba Customer Support number and spoke with Kevin. He was pleasant and professional and assured me that a new lamp unit would be in my hands within three to five business days. I got the distinct impression that I'm not the first customer to have problems with this lamp, and after a little more research I found that quite a few of these lamps blow out exceedingly early in their working life. Aside from that little issue this television has been great - the picture quality is exceptional when using an HDMI DVD player, and still pretty good when viewing broadcast and satellite channels. I gave it a rating of "3 stars" because I can see this lamp problem becoming a real pain in the neck if it continues. I forgot to ask Kevin if the warranty clock resets with each new lamp unit. Whaddaya think?

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Great picture, poor quality, May 10, 2006

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M.S. (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba 62HM195 62-Inch Diagonal Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV (Electronics)

I am on my 2nd set in 5 months. The first set's fan assembly went out, and the parts were back-ordered for 2 months. My 2nd set has lasted about 4 weeks before it started having intermittent problems with a loud buzzing and a random shutting off of the TV set. Still jumping through hoops with Toshiba to get this sucker fixed or replaced....

Having said all of that, the picture of this set is fantastic. So, if you're feeling lucky, go for it. Just make sure you buy an extended warranty, and have another TV set available for those long weeks when this puppy is in the repair shop.

Needless to say, I will never buy Toshiba again...

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lousy, poorly designed, April 3, 2006

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G. Stanfill (LA, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba 62HM195 62-Inch Diagonal Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV (Electronics)

I've had this set for about six months, and I absolutely hate it. The fans literally scream so lound it's hard to hear the audio. I had the fan replaced, and the new fan was louder than the first one!

The thing draws almost 25 watts of power while doing absolutely nothing and the fans still run when it's turned "off". I killed the useless TV Guide feature, and it still runs and draws power. No doubt the fans will fail soon also. Unbelievable.

The bulb just blew, in under 800 hours of operation, obviously not even 10 % of the 8000 hours Toshiba quotes. When the warranty is up, they will cost $250 - $300 each.

The remote control is sluggish, the menus were designed by an idiot, etc., etc. Speaking as an electronics engineer, this is a piece of poorly designed junk that is an embarrassment to everyone involved.

Worst single purchase I've made in years. As soon as I can afford it, I'm going to give it to one of my relatives and buy something decent.

Don't buy this set!