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DLP Projection TV Specifications


Screen Size 62" diagonal
Screen Aspect 16:9
Displayable Colors 16.77 million colors
Data Signals (N/A)
TV Scan Lines 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

Input Terminals
Composite Video 3 (RCA)
S-Video 3 (4-pin mini DIN)
Component Video 2 (RCA x 3)
HDMI Digital Interface 1 (19-pin HDMI interface)
Stereo Audio In 3 (RCA L/R)


Output Terminals
Composite Video 1 (RCA)
Stereo Audio Out 1 (RCA L/R)


DLP TV Accessories
Speakers Built In

Dimensions and General Specs
Power Supply 100-120V @ 50-60Hz
Power Consumption [not published]
Dimensions 67-1/16" x 40-15/16" x 18-3/16"
Weight 99.00 lbs.
FCC Class FCC Class B, Home Use

Key Features of the Toshiba 62HM84

Toshiba 62HM84 62" Tabletop DLP HDTV-Ready Monitor with HDMI Digital Input
HD2+ DLP Chip (1280 x 720 resolution)
Silver with Gray Bezel
TALEN (Toshiba Advanced Light Engine) DLP Engine
PixelPure (Proprietary back-end digital signal processing)
Radiance high-output DC Lamp; TheaterFine DFP Screen
CableClear DNR+; SRS WOW
Separate Woofers and Tweeters for clear stereo sound
4-item Illuminated Universal Remote with DVD control
HD Window 2-Tuner POP; Low Profile Tabletop Cabinet
Jackpack: 2 RF Inputs, 2 Rear A/V Inputs, 2 Rear S-Video Inputs, 2 ColorStream HD Component Video Inputs (Y, Pb, Pr), Front Panel A/V Inputs (A/V/S); HDMI Digital Input, Video Output, Audio Outputs (F + V)
Optional Matching Stand - Model ST5284
Dimensions (WxHxD): 67-1/16" x 40-15/16" x 18-3/16"
Weight: 99 lbs.

Dani AI

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The symptoms describes — a doubled image plus horizontal lines appearing in pairs — most often come from either an external signal/format problem (source, cable, or how the TV is deinterlacing the signal) or an internal video-processing/optical fault in the projection engine. A simple, reliable first check is the TV’s built‑in on‑screen menu: if the menu itself is doubled or shows the same line pairing, the fault is inside the TV; if the menu is clean the problem is with a source or connection.

Recommended diagnostic sequence:

  1. Power-cycle all gear and wait ~60 seconds to let processors and lamp electronics fully discharge.
  2. Check the TV’s on‑screen menu for the artifact (this isolates internal vs external faults).
  3. Disconnect all external devices. Connect a single known‑good source and a different cable/port (preferably a short, good-quality digital cable if available).
  4. If the source device has output options, switch its scan mode (use a progressive output if available) and test again.
  5. Swap ports and cables one at a time; inspect connectors for bent pins or corrosion.
  6. Perform a factory reset (menu reset) and, if supported, confirm there is no pending firmware update from the manufacturer.

If the menu remains corrupted or the problem persists across every input after those steps, the issue is almost certainly internal — examples include a failing video scaler/deinterlacer, memory corruption in the video processor, or optical/DMD alignment problems. Lamp aging usually causes dimming rather than duplicated images.

Cautions and next steps: projection TVs contain high‑voltage lamp assemblies and capacitors; internal service should be performed by trained technicians. For older projection sets, compare a repair estimate (video processor or optical engine work) against replacement cost before authorizing service. Including which inputs/devices were tested and whether the TV’s menus were affected will make later troubleshooting faster.

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