According to the manufacturer, Toshibas new REGZA RV series combines HD Ready 1080p picture processing with a stylish contemporary black high gloss design.
Toshiba’s acclaimed Active Vision II picture processing technology delivers stunning images from any high definition or standard definition source.
It has an AutoView function that is able to adapt to it's surroundings. This means that the content being shown on screen and the ambient room lighting are taken into account, resulting in the picture modifying itself to suit, providing a more pleasant viewing experience.
That's technology for you!
EcoPanel is also featured and is designed to consume significantly less power than a conventional LCD TV without comprising on picture quality. Watch as your favourite movies, programmes and games become clearer, richer and sharper than ever before.
"The first thing I notice is the improved design . . . . . Very easy to set up . . . .
The blacks are very good and autoview is a nice addition so that you don't have to change the contrast etc if watching a dark movie late in the evening . . . . . . I tested the sound coming directly from the sky box verses from via the tv and was impressed on the extra surround sound generated. Can't wait to watch my new THX versions of Star Wars to hear what it does.
I'm slighty disapointed in the small size of manual, although you can download a in-depth version. Also, that no cables/adapters are included, but that's just the way things go . . . . . . . . and nice that you have a full-power-down button to save those penny's.
The menu system is straight-forward, hiding the advanced options unless you want to adjust them. I also like the way that when you - for example - adjust the contrast, the main menu screen reduces to the bottom corner, so that you can see how the whole picture changes with each degree of adjustment.
Overall very impressed for the amount of money spent and would recommend to anyone wanting to get a tv in this price range."
EcoPanel
AutoView Toshiba REGZA LCD TVs which feature EcoPanel are specially designed to consume significantly less power than a conventional LCD TV, without comprising on picture quality.
A TV with a conventional LCD panel requires powerful backlights to illuminate the screen. This is where most of the power consumption comes from. By reducing the amount of light required to brighten the screen, REGZA LCD TVs with EcoPanel can deliver the same brilliant HD picture quality, with almost half the power.
With EcoPanel, you can relax knowing you LCD TV is being kind to the environment and saving you up to 45% of your TV’s energy consumption.
AutoView
Toshiba’s unique technology that automatically adjusts picture settings depending on not only the room lighting, which is common feature on quality LCD TVs these days, but also the content shown on screen. The technology eliminates the need to constantly have to adjust the backlight brightness and colour settings in order to find the best viewing experience in all environments.
This means the TV will be performing to its full potential, delivering the best possible picture quality at all times.
Active Vision II
Active Vision II is Toshiba's acclaimed high performance picture processing system. It has been designed to produce high quality, high definition images by enhancing core elements of a television picture.
It allows highly detailed images to be produced far more accurately across all colour tones.
It reproduces colours with more tones than conventional LCD televisions, producing images with reduced banding for a smoother, more realistic colour progression.
Picture sharpness in fast moving scenes is increased, with a reduction in the jagged edges often seen on lines and fine detail.
The monitoring and adjustment of contrast enhances detail and increases the ability of the television to represent subtle shade changes.
Game Mode
An exciting new feature for the gamers amongst you - Game Mode. This feature bypasses much of the picture processing technology required to enhance TV programmes and films, resulting in an improved response time and screen refresh rate.
Game Mode is compatible with any HDMI equipped games console and automatically adjusts the picture to deliver a more realistic game setting and importantly 1:1 pixel mapping. This allows every last detail of the original image to be shown without cropping the edges; giving the online gamer a distinct advantage over opponents without a dedicated Game Mode.
Digital TV
All Toshiba LCD TVs carry the Digital Tick and come with Freeview built-in, making them the ideal option for preparing your home for the digital switch.
According to the manufacturer, this 37 LCD TV is packed with Toshiba’s own Active Vision LCD processing power, this 37 CD TV instantly gives you Freeview with an eight-day TV guide. This gloss black screen is also HD Ready, so you can attach the latest hi-def equipment.
Toshiba is a word synonymous with quality and innovation; principles that have guided the company in the 130 years since its creation.
Customer reviews indicate:-
" . . . delivers great quality HD-ready pictures at an extremely attractive price . ."
"Excellent HD-ready picture, crystal clear. Not full HD, but who gives a monkeys?"
Active Vision
All AV models have integrated digital tuners, an important feature with the switch from analogue to digital signal transmission already having begun. Take a good look at the AV series and the REGZA family likeness is unmistakable.
The stylish looks hide a wealth of audio technology designed to deliver a powerful audio performance from the integrated speaker system. It will quickly become the centre piece of your home entertainment system thanks to its great looks and the quality of its picture and sound reproduction.
HD Ready
All Toshiba's REGZA AV series models are HD Ready, which guarantees compliance with the standards set for HD broadcasts and playback media. The dramatic increase in picture quality being offered by high definition broadcasts has to be matched by advances in display technology if you are to benefit from the HD revolution. Toshiba claim they are at the forefront of technological advancement, ensuring the perfect integration of technologies to deliver you the ultimate viewing experience.
LCD Picture Processing Active Vision 2
Colour – MPEG noise reduction and 8-BIT colour gamut processing produces screen images with much smoother colour gradation and a reduction in the ‘blocking’ effect that is often noticeable with large areas of colour of a similar detail. (Both high definition and standard definition images are produced with increased detail compared to conventional LCD televisions.)
Movement – Toshiba's Real Speed Continuous Progressive technology removes motion blur and maintains the benefit offered by progressive scan over interlaced image technology. This giant leap forward in the rendering of fast moving objects is particularly attractive to sports fans and overcomes the blurring often found with conventional LCD televisions.
Contrast – Active Vision LCD constantly monitors and adjusts the contrast levels required by the original signal.
Dynamic Contrast
The Dynamic Contrast technology automatically adjusts the LCD backlight depending on the level of brightness required. Dimming the backlight enables the system to reproduce fine detail and more realistic dark scenes, without compromising brightness levels in lighter, more colourful scenes. Increasing the brightness of the backlight in bright scenes will give images more intensity whilst retaining the contrast essential for great detail.
HDMI connectivity
The High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is now regarded as the industry standard for connecting modern audio visual components, having replaced SCART as the connection of choice. HDMI transmits uncompressed digital video and multi-channel audio content through a single cable. Use of this single cable greatly simplifies the installation of home entertainment systems and ensures the very highest quality picture and sound reproduction. All AV series models have two HDMI connections offering convenient connection to more than one HD source, without having to continually disconnect and reconnect your hardware.
Powerful Audio Performance
It’s important the quality of the sound you listen to, is as good as the pictures you watch and the REGZA AV series won’t let you down. A powerful audio performance is delivered by full range NICAM stereo, further enhanced by the optional Bass Boost feature. When you hear the output for yourself, you will not believe all that sound could possibly come through the slimline speakers, cleverly positioned under the screen – it delivers so much, from so little.
The integrated digital tuner gives access to Freeview. The digital signal delivers high quality digital sound and images without the interference and ghosting associated with conventional analogue signals. There’s no end to the entertainment, with Freeview currently offering over 40 TV channels and more than 20 digital radio stations, a superb digital text service and a high-tech electronic programme guide.
EST Recommended
Energy saving products use less energy, which lessens their impact on the environment and lowers their overall running costs. Only products that meet strict energy efficiency criteria are endorsed by the Energy Saving Trust and are allowed to carry the 'Energy Saving Recommended’ logo.
Digital televisions manufactured by Toshiba carrying this logo, are guaranteed to meet the strict energy efficiency criteria.
Sometimes when watching films it is difficult to hear human voices over the background sounds of their environment. The Clear Voice feature alters the sound balance to emphasise human voices and reducing the background noise.
Invisible Speaker
Wide Sweet Spot - The front bezel works as a speaker, replacing the normal speaker grill. With the Invisible Speaker system, the speakers are embedded in strategic spots underneath and around the front bezel. This new speaker system provides a clean and fashionable design compared with traditional side or bottom speaker designs.
AV Mode
LG TVs have 3 special preset AV Modes which provide the best suitable image quality and sound for specific types of content. They are easily accessible using the AV MODE hot key on the remote control.
Cinema Mode allows you to enjoy a film as the Director intended, preserving the original colour expressions and atmosphere.
Game Mode optimises the TV for computer games, for a more dynamic gaming experience. Sound quality is adjusted simultaneously, completing the dynamic experience.
Sports Mode makes watching sport feel more exciting by emphasising the vivid primary colours (eg greener grass) and optimising the TV to display fast moving images with no judder or motion blur.
Simplink
SIMPLINK system can control all the connected AV devices with one remote control. By pressing the SIMPLINK remote control key, you can switch on and control all devices connected by HDMI. When the TV is switched off, all connected AV devices are automatically switched off as well.
"Picture superb even on SD pictures. Blu Ray is amazing there are no words to describe how fantastic the picture is. Amazing colours and extra crisp picture quality."
"This TV is quite exceptional. The quality of the picture is stunning. I have progressed from a very good 32" HD TV to this one which is hooked up to both Freeview and Freesat (for HD transmissions)"
- Just two comments from reviews for this amazing television.
When Panasonic first introduced their award-winning VIERA range of televisions, the aim was to give consumers the pinnacle of a viewing experience – an experience so real, so true-to-life, that viewers would unwittingly feel themselves to be almost part of the on-screen action.
All VIERA TVs are equipped with the Panasonic award-winning V-Real picture technology which perfectly optimises the performance of the display panel to render smooth, crystal-clear motion without compromising on delicate colours with rich graduation.
VIERA LCD IPS alpha panels have a viewing angle of 178 degrees both vertically and horizontally, eliminating faded images that can occur by viewing the panel from certain seating positions. The extra-wide viewing angle makes VIERA LCDs perfect when watching TV with the entire family or a group of friends.
IPS ALPHA PANELS
Many LCDs suffer from colour wash-out when not viewed from directly in front – a big problem if you have a large family trying to watch a film together.
However the latest generation of IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology, manufactured in-house by Panasonic, builds on years of experience with industry leading wide viewing angle technology, providing an unrivalled LCD TV viewing experience.
New generation (or "alpha") IPS provides the widest viewing angle possible with the least colour washout, even when viewed from the side. Our LCD panels are built on the strengths of IPS by delivering faster response time and reproducing intense realistic deep black levels and contrast ratios, especially when employed with Panasonic Intelligent Scene Controller technology.
24P PLAYBACK - 24P REAL CINEMA
When reproducing a 24p movie source, the 24p Real Cinema function generates smooth motion transition based on the original 24 frames. Models that do not include 24p Real Cinema are equipped with 24p Playback. The 24p Playback function provides cinema-like images by using a pull-down up to 96Hz.
What does this mean?
Most movies are shot at 24 frames per second, while TV is shot at 60 frames per second. Since TV shows are shot at a faster rate, TV sets need to be able to properly show this. Until now, most TVs use a technique known as 'pull down', which approximately matches the 24p frames with the TV's native frame rate, but this can cause some image judder as the source frames and the displayed frames do not match up exactly.
Panasonic have taken this into account and to overcome the issue, they have introduced a 24P Playback function on its entire new range of 2008 VIERA flat screen TVs.
Most movies are shot at 24 frames per second, while TV is shot at 60 frames per second. Since TV shows are shot at a faster rate, TV sets need to be able to properly show this.
SDHC CARD READER
View your photographs on VIERA’S beautiful screen – Just insert an SD or SDHC Memory Card into the slot on your VIERA TV, and your high-definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) 16:9 digital photos fill the large screen. The viewing is simply sensational.
V-AUDIO
Panasonic VIERA televisions deliver the best of Sound with V- AUDIO surround and V-AUDIO technologies. V-AUDIO surround features Panasonic‘s unique digital amplifier, carbon speaker and slim side speaker design as well as featuring SRS tru surround XT or BBE ViVA HD3D Sound.
HDMI INPUT
All VIERA flat TVs are equipped with up to four HDMI ports making it incredibly easy to connect High Definition sources like Blu-ray Disc players, HD camcorders, gaming consoles, and some satellite set-top boxes. All VIERAs fully utilise the control possibilities of HDMI to link all your AV products via VIERA Link and allow easy operation whilst using only one remote control – one remote, total control!
VIERA LINK
Multiple AV devices can be controlled using only the VIERA remote control – Use an HDMI cable to connect your VIERA TV to a DIGA DVD recorder, Blu-ray disc player, HD Camcorder or other compatible device, and you can use the VIERA remote control to operate all the connected equipment.
Say good-bye to the confusion and hassle of switching between several different remote control units. With VIERA Link, you’ll find it easy to enjoy the superb entertainment home cinema offers.
AND FINALLY . . . .
Review snippets :-
"The sound is far superior to that of most LCD flat screen TV's and is really excellent all round. In a nut shell, buy it you will not be dissapointed and it will blow your mind away. Easy to set up and change picture settings to your liking. Just buy it!!"
"The colours just ooze from the screen. The 37inches are more than enough for my lounge, so goodness knows why anyone needs anything bigger. Seriously, I've never seen anything look this good."
A good looking television with great pictures and sound quality is just some of the ways this product has been described by customers who have already purchased it.
Great for watching TV, movies and games in superb detail thanks to the 3.1 mega pixel resolution while experiencing the effect of digital surround sound from only two front speakers with Virtual Dolby Surround and BBE ViVA sound technology.
HD Ready (1366x768)
To appreciate just how good a high definition picture is, it helps to know how TVs, DVDs and VHS worked in the past.
Until recently, there was only one type of broadcast format – Standard definition (SD). With SD, the level of detail in the picture resolution is limited.
SD has a resolution of 720 x 576, which means 576 horizontal lines of 720 pixels each. Pixels are the dots which make up a digital picture.
The new HD formats boost resolution far beyond SD, giving your TV a level of clarity and detail that is absolutely breathtaking.
Having an integrated Digital Freeview Tuner means that your TV has a built in receiver that will give you access to many more channels without the need to have any additional hardware, such as a Freeview box. In 2007, the government began switching UK broadcasting to digital, so if your TV doesn’t have an integrated digital tuner feature you won’t be able to view any channel without buying the additional hardware.
BRAVIA Engine
BRAVIA Engine is the high picture performance engine used in the latest Sony LCD televisions. An original picture tuning and noise reduction process was developed by Sony to guarantee vivid and high contrast images. The complex noise reduction process enhances low contrast images until they are crisp and realistic, and processes blues, greens and whites within each frame to generate the richness and colour accuracy.
Dynamic Contrast
Contrast ratio is improved and all shades between the brightest white and the darkest blacks are maintained, so the picture has more depth and detail.
BRAVIA Theatre Sync
BRAVIA Theatre Sync is a new way of controlling Home Theatre setups. Using HDMI connections and one remote control, signals can be sent between the various units that make up the system. BRAVIA Theatre Sync is designed to cut out any complexity so you can concentrate on enjoying the movie. Just one push of a button and the audio equipment and TV are switched on, the correct inputs selected and the Blu-ray DiscTM or DVD player starts to play.
BBE ViVA/Virtual Dolby®
BBE ViVA high quality sound and built-in Virtual Dolby® creates the effect of full surround sound from just two front speakers. Built in to the BRAVIA TV range, it counteracts the distorting effects of 3D sound such as lack of high fidelity, unclear dialogue and a distant centre channel. The result is a natural, three-dimensional sound with crystal clarity for solo vocals and spoken word.
Just when you're sure you've found the best 37" LCD TV, Toshiba go and release their latest Regza XV Series Full HD Ready LCD television.
New for 2009 the Toshiba Regza 37XV555DB 37 inch LCD TV with its superb audio quality and picture squeezed into the flattest design to date definitely has the edge on earlier models. The 1920 x 1080p HD ready panel is driven by Toshibas acclaimed Active Vision LCD picture processing technology and creates high definition pictures with vibrant colours and an almost 3d feel to the images.
If you’re looking for high definition content, you’re on the cutting edge. The REGZA 37” XV is a Full HD 1080p Ready LCD television, blending superb picture and audio quality and delivering it in a slim and stylish package.
Enables the display of a 24 frames per second input at the native frame rate of the TV (50/100 Hz).
HD Ready 1080p
The highest definition signal currently available carries which 1080 horizontal lines of information progressively scanned to create a high definition image (1920 x 1080).
3 x HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface is an all-digital audio/video interface capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source and video monitor.
Active Vision LCD
Toshiba's high performance and flexible picture processing system offering different picture modes.
Digital Approved Product
Allows a TV to receive free-to-view digital broadcasts through its standard aerial with no need for an additional digital decoder box.
Dynamic Contrast
Automatically adjusts brightness required by the signal. This system allows fine detail to be reproduced, without compromising the rendering of colourful, high-bright scenes, by dimming the backlight. Conversely, for bright scenes the backlight can be brightened to give images a new intensity.
Full Power Down
Your Toshiba LCD TV can now be fully turned off when you do not want to leave it on stand by mode.
Game Mode
A dedicated setting for Gaming enthusiasts. Select "Game Mode" when connecting your HDMI games console, the picture will automatically adjust to offer a more natural gaming picture. Offering the online gamer a distinct advantage over your rivals who don't have a dedicated Game Mode.
Luma Sens
Auto Contrast feature - working closely with the Dynamic Contrast backlight, but takes things a stage further by measuring the ambient light in the room, automatically adjust the picture accordingly depending on if you are watching your REGZA LCD in a dark or light environment. Offering a better picture quality, it makes the TV run more efficiently and consume less energy.
According to the manufacturer, Toshibas new REGZA RV series combines HD Ready 1080p picture processing with a stylish contemporary black high gloss design.
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