Toshiba - split cabinet design

[Robbo]

Can someone explain what exactly is done to split the cabinet? Also what are the risks in splitting it - convergence etc?

I am looking at a 65H84 and it won't fit unless it is split and I want to know what is involved as I don't trust most delivery guys to know what they're doing. I've searched the forum and haven't found anything outlining exactly what is involved

[mfabien]

Can someone explain what exactly is done to split the cabinet? Also what are the risks in splitting it - convergence etc?

I am looking at a 65H84 and it won't fit unless it is split and I want to know what is involved as I don't trust most delivery guys to know what they're doing. I've searched the forum and haven't found anything outlining exactly what is involved

When my Audio Center store delivered my Toshiba 57HDX82, it was too big to bring it down. At my request, they called a service dealer for Toshiba and the man came with his son that evening, they took a few minutes to break it down in three pieces which were:

- The screen
- The base housing the three CRT guns and the speakers
- The top part holding together the screen and the base

They brought this down the basement and in minutes put everything together. My cost was $250 CDN ( about $200 US). I saw they were pros.

[Lobstah]

My HX93 came in one piece and didn't have to be split, but you shouldn't have any problems.

Oval will chime in later...he takes his apart once a week, just to stare into the CRTs ;)

Lob

[Robbo]

My HX93 came in one piece and didn't have to be split, but you shouldn't have any problems.

Oval will chime in later...he takes his apart once a week, just to stare into the CRTs ;)

Lob

Now there's an idea - staring into the CRTs! That is another source of entertainment to justify the expense of the TV (and everything else that goes with it)! :rofl2:

Thanks for your responses. I am wavering between front projection and this Toshiba. The Toshiba won't fit unless split.

[Lobstah]

Really...the split is no big deal. They're designed that way now. If you want to view the directions you can go to their website and d/l the user manual. The instructions and diagrams are in there.

Of course, front projection is nice too, especially now that you can get native 720p at a decent price.

I think it depends on what you're going to be watching on it. For me, watching TV and watching movies are two different experiences. For movies, I want that big screen that only the FP can deliver. For TV...not so much. I don't care if the news is displayed on a 110" screen.

Lob

[Robbo]

[QUOTE=Lobstah]Really...the split is no big deal. They're designed that way now. If you want to view the directions you can go to their website and d/l the user manual. The instructions and diagrams are in there.

I downloaded the manual off of the Canadian site before I posted and I did not notice any info on how to split the cabinet - I will check the US site now. Thanks

Lobstah, do you have both front and rear projection units and choose the one to watch based on what you're going to view? I'm thinking that if I go front projection, I will also buy another TV (probably a tube due to the lower cost) for watching the news and other SD.

[seadragon]

Robbo,

Here is the link for the split cabinet instrutions. It is a separate document from the owners manual. These instructions are for the 83 series, but I checked my 65H84 instructions and they are exactly the same.

http://tacpservice.toshiba.com/ConsumerProductSupport/Manuals/TV/2003/23589548_2003SplitCab.pdf

[Lobstah]

Robbo...
I don't own a FP system...
YET.
But it's definitely in the cards, for exactly that reasoning. We love movies and concerts, and the closer to the "cinema" experience, the better. My 57HX93 is an incredible set, and increases the viewing experience incredibly over the 32" tube that it replaced...but in a way, that just makes me thirsty for more ;)
They've made a lot of advancements in the past 2yrs, and you can buy an excellent projector and screen combo for less than $2500, and be watching a 100" image that's native 720p.
That ain't bad. Think of the train wreck scene in the opening of The Fugitive :) :)

Lob

[ovalnut]

Hey there.

Truth be told, I've actually never done the split cabinet thing, but based on the .pdf on how to do it published by Toshiba, it's really not a big job.

... Now, taking the screen off is a different story. I've done so a couple times:

- to clean the mirror and lenses (boy, you'd be surprised at the miscellaneous debris that can get in under the lenses)

- to paint the interior flat back (really, no kidding. Use Rust-Oleum "Painters Touch" Flat Black")

- to get the "white line" fix done (ok, the service tech was the one who took it off)

- when I had it ISF'd (... like I was gonna tell Eliab what to do? :whistle: )

And just for the record, there is actually a legitimate reason to stare directly into the CRT's. On another popular forum, there is a well documented tweak for doing the electronic focus whereby you look directly down each lens barrel into the CRT.

I'm really glad I joined this place too. :cheers:

Tim
:patriot:

[Lobstah]

Yeah...but Tim...every week? ;)

Lob

[Robbo]

Seadragon - thank you very much. That's the great thing about these forums, you post a question and ther's always someone out there who's nice enough to take the time to help you out :rockon:

I've printed out the instructions and will keep them for future reference. I demo'd the Panasonic AE700 today and was blown away so I am once again leaning that waY (I've wavered back and forth a few times) It's time to also get back to the front projector forum I guess.

[ovalnut]

4 times, honest.

Plus a handful of E&M focuses, but for those you only need to remove the grill and access panel, so does that count? But, boy, you should see how good the Chicago/Earth, Wind and Fire concert on HDNet looked...whew! :rockon:


Tim
:patriot:

[reaperbot]

Really...the split is no big deal. They're designed that way now. If you want to view the directions you can go to their website and d/l the user manual. The instructions and diagrams are in there.

Lob


Would you have the link? A couple search pulls up hundreds of Toshiba websites


[EDIT]

Nevermind - reading further down the page reveals it's already been posted. Sorry!