Toshiba 62HM95 62-Inch Projection DLP HD-Ready TV

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 40.9 x 67.1 inches ; 122 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 151 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: B000AKX12E
• Item model number: 62HM95
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #368,139 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from both HD and standard television programming and your favorite DVD movies with the technologically advanced 62-inch Toshiba 62HM95 DLP projection TV. Vivid imagery and vibrant colors will pop off the screen, thanks to the integrated Texas Instruments' HD2+ chip, which enables a much higher contrast ratio along with a more consistent picture than other DLP chips due to filled-in mirror "vias" in the center of each pixel. This set has a built-in analog/digital/digital cable tuners (NTSC/ATSC/QAM) that will receive free over-the-air HDTV signals (ATSC) and HDTV signals from a cable connection (QAM). It's also Digital Cable Ready (via the CableCard slot), so you can enjoy digital cable without an additional box or remote using an optional CableCard. It also comes with TV Guide On Screen and Toshiba's innovative Channel Browser "back" button feature--similar to a PC browser back button--that allows easy access to recently viewed channels.

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.

The PixelPure AT digital video processor offers motion adaptive de-interlacing, adaptive MPEG processing, and adaptive contrast and color enhancement for a consistently high picture quality. The 3D Y/C digital comb filter (4 MB, 10-Bit) constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time, to reduce dramatically edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.

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. This set also includes a built-in OmniViewer memory card slot, which is compatible with a wide variety of popular formats--Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), Memory Stick, Compact Flash, and Smart Media--enabling you to view photo slideshows directly from your digital camera's memory card.

Perfect for viewing high-definition content and your favorite widescreen movies, this set offers a 16:9 aspect ratio and 1280 x 720-pixel resolution. Other features include both picture-in-picture (PIP) and picture-on-picture (POP) capabilities, tri-lingual on-screen menus (English, French, Spanish), channel labeling, channel return, channel browse, favorite channel, and V-Chip parental controls.

The 40-watt stereo audio system (two 20-watt speakers) delivers ample sound for sports and movies. It features the following video and audio connections:

• Composite AV (RCA) In: 2
• S-Video In: 2
• Component Video In (Y PB PR): 2
• HDMI In: 1
• RF In: 2
• Firewire: 2
• Digital Coaxial Audio Out: 1

Tech Talk
HDMI -- HDMI makes an uncompressed digital RGB connection from the source to the screen. By eliminating conversion to an analog signal, it delivers an unblemished image. The non-degraded signal reduces flicker and leads to a clearer picture. HDMI intelligently communicates the highest output resolution with the source device. The HDMI input is fully backward compatible with DVI sources but includes digital audio. HDMI uses HDCP copy protection.

What's in the Box
DLP television, remote control (with batteries), printed warranty and operating instructions

Product Description

New Talen DLP Light Engine with IDEAL (Intelligent Dynamic Algorithms and Lens control) ATSC/QAM Tuners enable the set to receive digital cable-in the-clear signals, as well as digital terrestrial broadcasts. CableCARD allows for the reception of all applicable digital cable channels without the need of a cable box. This card is supplied by the local Cable MSO. PixelPure is a suite of 8 different digital video processing circuits that combine to create a consistently clearer, deeper and more accurate picture. PixelPure is the key to Toshiba's fixed pixel picture quality; it is the processing that makes the picture. OmniViewer Memory Card Slots accommodate 5 different types of memory cards (SD, MM, MS, CF, SM) and includes a JPEG Viewer program that allows the TV to display pictures from most digital cameras.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Lamp problems, October 27, 2005

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Gail B. Oberlander - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba 62HM95 62-Inch Projection DLP HD-Ready TV (Electronics)

Just brought this tv and only had it for a month and the lamp blew out! Called Toshiba customer service and ask them if this happens alot with this tv. Customer Service stated that it may have been a bad batch. Just be warned, you may want to get the warranty. Also, they stated it would take 3 to 10 days to get the lamp. Expensive lesson!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Same Problem, Here is the Solution... MUST READ, July 23, 2006

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HD Master (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba 62HM95 62-Inch Projection DLP HD-Ready TV (Electronics)

First, DO NOT buy this TV. 62HM95 or any other Toshiba HD DLP models manufactured in 2005.(that includes models still in stores through mid to late 2006) These models have a defect that results in the projection bulb going bad at any time. Bulb life of 100-800 HOURS(2-5 months) is expected, even the replacements from Toshiba. Mine lasted 53 days! Replacement parts are NOT currently available and even if they were you would need another one very soon. I wouldn't buy a Toshiba Rear projection until 2007.

If you have one now you WILL have this problem. Do what I did. Return you TV and exchange for another brand. Even if you are outside your stores return policy, Toshiba has return contracts with all the major retailers, get an R/A number form Toshiba (1-800-631-3811) they can authorize a return to the retail store and get you watching a new HDTV before Football season begins. Be nice, courteous and firm with these customer service people and you will get what ever you deserve. Toshiba is flexible in these situations. Don't accept anything other than a new TV.

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Inspect screen carefully before accepting delivery., October 3, 2005

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Y2KPony "Leif" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba 62HM95 62-Inch Projection DLP HD-Ready TV (Electronics)

Before signing and accepting delivery of any Toshiba DLP, be sure to check the screen to make sure that the coating on the inside of the screen is uniform. On mine, there was a circle about 10" in diameter that you can see in certain lighting and even when the TV is off! It will appear lighter than the surrounding areas at times and can be annoying. I called Toshiba and had a service man come out and even though he acknowledged that this is common, Toshiba will not replace the screen. I would have given them a negative 10 if it were possible just because of their attitude. So, look at the screen VERY carefully before accepting or purchasing. If you see this problem, refuse to accept it. Or else just buy a Samsung or Mitsubishi DLP to avoid the problem I have.