Official Toshiba 65HM167 and 57HM167 Owner's thread - Page 63

Originally Posted by Dave_Calif

I am the proud owner of a 65" from the Sears Price Match.

I am having a problem although think it is a (Cox) cable box problem, not the TV. Just trying to figure out the best solution.

I set the code for the TV on the cable box remote. I can turn it on and off just fine. But as the remote flips to the cable box to change channels, if you hit power on the remote, the screen on the TV goes dark, but stays powered on. So you have to hit TV, then power. Basically turing both units off separately. I can remember to do this, but not sure everyone else in the house will. And with the lamp concern, I don't want to leave it on.

I tried plugging the TV into the outlet on the back of the cable box but it doesn't appear to be switched (not sure if it broken, or that is the way it operates).

The cable company said I need to put the right code into the remote that will power off both units at the same time. This doesn't work as I've tried every code Toshiba has listed.

When I called the cable company again he went to some other tech support guy. He said that the new remotes they have don't support turning both off, and that the switched power on the back they don't use it that way anymore, it it controlled by a signal. Not sure even if the switched power was working that would be good, since then the fan wouldn't stay on after power cooling it down.

In any case the cable company told me I have no choice but to power both off every time. It just doesn't seem right to me. I had a GE projection TV before and it worked just fine with one click it all shut off.

I never noticed it until the other night, the room was completely dark and I noticed the TV screen was very dimly lit (and the blue light was on).

Again I don't really think it is a function of the TV and maybe I should post in a different forum, but thought I'd start here to see if anyone has a similar problem?

Thanks
Dave

Originally Posted by Shags1978

I had this same problem with my other Toshiba and a Cox cable box. For some reason the Cox cable boxes remote just won't work properly with Toshiba tv's. I just ignored the issue and used two remotes. It was easier for me to tell my wife that she has to turn the power off on both remotes than explaining the other solution. However when I switched to DirectTV the remote for my HR20 DVR will properrly switch both off. Maybe a universal remote will solve your problem?

Originally Posted by Jgatie

Anyone who has more than 2-3 components should invest in a universal remote, preferably a Harmony. The Harmony 659 works flawlessly with my Toshiba 65HM167, along with an HD DVR Cable box, an Onkyo receiver, a Blu-ray and an HD DVD player. Easy to setup, easy to customize and haven't had to learn a command yet. Best $79 I've spent yet.

Originally Posted by Shags1978

I had this same problem with my other Toshiba and a Cox cable box. For some reason the Cox cable boxes remote just won't work properly with Toshiba tv's. I just ignored the issue and used two remotes. It was easier for me to tell my wife that she has to turn the power off on both remotes than explaining the other solution. However when I switched to DirectTV the remote for my HR20 DVR will properrly switch both off. Maybe a universal remote will solve your problem?

Originally Posted by rock4200

ok here is a ? i just got the 65" I have been reading about the bulbs going up sooner then later. I was wondering if Toshiba sends you a replacement bulb do you have to send the old one back if it is still under warranty? Thinking about an extra bulb for future spare.

Originally Posted by SHOWTIME07

Speaking of the bulb, where is the best place to get one, and what is the model # of the bulb?

Originally Posted by terpfan76

Hello all, my wife and I bought the 65HM167 in July and absolutely love it. My setup is a little ghetto at the moment lol as we currently reside with my mother-in-law while we save to buy a home of our own. The only problem I've had thus far with the tv is while watching some movies on Bluray via PS3 I've noticed the picture occasionally gets very grainy in dark spots, almost to the point that you'd think that the disc was dirty, when if fact, they are pristine. I adjusted some of the settings and the problem has cleared up some, but I still notice it, especially on Planet Earth. This grainy effect is not just in dark spots though. Its not so frequent as to ruin the tv, but having spent as much money on as we did, I'd like to not have it at all.

Originally Posted by troyy2k

I recently bought a 65hm167 at Sears. I used their pricematch policy to buy it for $880.00 plus tax. I also purchased their extended warranty for 3 years for $399.00, which includes bulb replacement. Is it better to purchase the 5 year replacement for about $150.00 more? This is my first projection TV.

Originally Posted by troyy2k

I recently bought a 65hm167 at Sears. I used their pricematch policy to buy it for $880.00 plus tax. I also purchased their extended warranty for 3 years for $399.00, which includes bulb replacement. Is it better to purchase the 5 year replacement for about $150.00 more? This is my first projection TV.

Originally Posted by titanmugs

Hi all 1st time poster here. This is the most informative site ive seen on these TV'S. So thanx to you all. Anyway i need a little help here. I bought the 65HM167 last June and love it. My question is with HDMI. I currenly have a regular HDMI cable from Direct TV HD Box to my TV, and an optical from my Onkyo 7.1 to my Direct Tv Box. My Onkyo does not have HDMI port. Would a 1.3 HDMI help me in any way, picture,sound etc. Also are the expensive HDMI'S really better for a 3 foot run? My father and i argue about this all the time. Thanx alot everyone. Any other ideas on set up for pic and audio quaulity is appreciated. Current set up 65HM167,,, Onkyo HT-S790 7.1,,, Direct TV H20.

Originally Posted by aaronwt

Just use HDMI to the TV from your DirecTV box. And use the optical out to your receiver. That way you can get multichannel audio from the receiver if you want, or just stereo audio from the TV. I don't have the DirecTV box but all the 20+ HDMI devices I've used the last 2.5 years have all worked this way.

For HDMI cables go to monoprice.com.
VEery inexpensive and will work the same as a $100 HDMI cable. I'm using around 24 of their HDMI cables right now without any problems.

Originally Posted by titanmugs

Sorry to ask again. Do i need a 1.3 HDMI for this set up. If so why,, what benefit ? Thanx

Originally Posted by kfarzin

What do you guys think of this stand from BB:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....#productdetail

I checked it out at the store tonight and it looks pretty good being all glossy black and the width is exactly as the TV. The only issue I'm concerned with is that the height is almost 23". This stand will sit in my media niche which is already raised 9". So the TV would be sitting 32" from the floor. Do you guys think this would affect my vertical viewing angle? I will be sitting 12-14' from the TV. Right now I have a Sony 55" LCD RPTV sitting 29" from the floor and have no vertical viewing issue. Any comments??

Originally Posted by DoctorA

I have that stand. I think it is just right on the floor or I wouldn't even mind it a little lower. The stand is very nice. However with extra 9" would be too high. Unless you like looking up at the screen don't do it.

Originally Posted by vhato

Sorry, I dunno how I missed this: OverScan as being an equal loss of resolution verticaly and horizontally is uneditable on the ##HM167 series. It is "fixed" in the lens array. However, if the picture just isn't centered (as mine was) then this is the fix for you!!

These are settings from the 2006 model year. When you enter your service menu you will find *more* settings.

1. Turn volume to minimum
2. Press mute twice on remote control
3. Press mute button again and hold button down
4. While continuing to hold MUTE on remote, press MENU button ON TV SET

You are now in service menu.

Originally Posted by wish

I have a question about Cinema Mode and I'm pretty sure I already know the answer. I'm asking anyway in hope that I'm wrong. I initially assumed each input source would maintain unique settings but it appears that only the "picture settings" are maintained per source. I would prefer that when the source is set to receive a signal from the Dish receiver that Cinema Mode would be Video and that when I switch to the HD DVD player that it would be Film. However the Cinema Mode setting looks like it applies across the board (i.e. when I change it for one it changes for all sources).

Am I missing something? Don't you think it should retain unique settings?

Originally Posted by jutley

I'll have to check this out tonight. I thought my set saved the settings for each input, but maybe I am dreaming that. I'll check tonight and let you know what I find.