Toshiba 72HM195 72-Inch Diagonal Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 66.8 x 44.2 x 20.9 inches ; 150 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 150 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: B000BCDOLE
• Item model number: 72HM195
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,743 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from HD and standard TV and your favorite DVD movies with the 72-inch Toshiba 72HM195 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 side), 1 out
• S-Video: 3 in (1 side)
• 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) (72HM195) 72" Integrated HD DLP PTV

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Toshiba 72HM195, December 28, 2005

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LRon Deets (Rockland, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba 72HM195 72-Inch Diagonal Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV (Electronics)

Ive had the set about 1 week, and bought it after careful research.
It is certainaly the best dollar per 1080p inch available. I am very happy with the size, look, interfaces, and picture quality. I have since found out although it can display 1080p content, it cannot receive 1080p content, only 1080i as a max. Not a big deal now as there is no 1080p content, but could be an issue when HD-DVDs come out. Apparently only the HP DLP sets can receive 1080p, not Toshiba, Samsung, nor Mitsubishi.

I was very happy with buying from Amazon; no tax, low ship fee, and it was white glove delivered right into my great room, all within 5 days of purchase.

35 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars STAY AWAY FROM TOSHIBA ! BULB /LAMP DIED IN A LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AND NO REPLACEMENT AT THIS TIME ??, February 1, 2006

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SavvyShopper "SavvyShopper" (Los angeles, CA , USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba 72HM195 72-Inch Diagonal Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV (Electronics)

I BOUGHT THIS TOSHIBA from AMAZON/ONECALL.COM ON DEC 8 2005 AND WITHIN 2 MONTHS, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 2 HOURS OF WATCHING, ITS PICTURE BULB DIED ( IN LESS THAN 100 HOURS OF USE ).

CALLED TOSHIBA AND THEY DON'T HAVE THE LAMP. IT IS ON BACKORDER AND THEY TOLD THAT IT MAY TAKE 3 WEEKS OR MORE.

SO IT MEANS I AM GOING TO MISS THE SUPERBOWL SEASON AND THIS HUGE 72" DEAD TOSHIBA IS SITTING DEAD IN LIVING ROOM.

I HEARD LOT OF TOSHIBA DLP TV'S HAVE UNRELIABLE LAMPS AND IT CAN TAKE A MONTHS TO GET IT REPLACED ????..

I WOULD RECOMMEND TO KEEP AWAY FROM TOSHIBA AND GO WITH SAMSUNG OR SONY.

IF YOU DECIDE TO BUY IT ANYWAY, MAKE SURE YOU GET 3 YEARS OF WARRANTY WITH IT , WITH FREE BULB REPLACEMENT, AS ONE TIME BULB REPLACEMENT CAN COST YOU OVER $300...

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible Quality, Not 1080p, Do Not Buy!!!, December 6, 2006

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J. Ray - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba 72HM195 72-Inch Diagonal Theaterwide Integrated (1080p) HD DLP Rear Projection TV (Electronics)

Am am a electronics junkie who is well informed of the latest and greatest however this is not a 1080p TV like they say it is! Toshiba is lying to get stupid people like me to believe them. Thought is was a great deal to get a 1080p for about 2000 less than the bigger names. Should have listened to my instincts. 1080p DLP HDTV is the name of the "engine" used to make the pictures but has absolutely nothing to do with actual picture quality. It only will ACCEPT and DISPLAY 10801!!!!!! The quality is also horrible. At 480 or 720 resolution (both p and i) you cannot even see the faces of basketball players. 1080i is ok but you will have to stand 20+ (Manufacturers suggestion is 10-25) feet back to even get a decent picture. . We replaced a pioneer HDTV from 3 years ago, no HDMI, 1080i is the best it can do, and it is by far better than this one. I REPEAT, DO NOT THIS PRODUCT IT IS NOT 1080p! HD-DVD and Blu-Ray are already here so if you buy this tv you are screwed for the next few years. If only I had found these reviews earlier I would have saved over 3000!