According to Toshiba, the REGZA AV61 series is the ideal digital and HD Ready LCD TV for the budget-conscious home.
The series features Active Vision, their high performance picture processing technology which is constantly evolving to enhance the colour, detail, movement and contrast of the images you watch.
It has a contemporary black gloss finish, with narrow bezels and new slim speakers.
The stylish design hides a wealth of technology, including 3 x HDMI™ slots, a PC Input connection and powerful audio performance from the integrated stereo speakers
Active Vision 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:
Images are now spread over a larger number of smaller pixels compared to a conventional LCD TV.
Active Vision 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.
Dynamic ContrastDynamic Contrast
Dynamic Contrast decreases the TV’s backlight brightness in dark scenes and increases brightness in highly-lit scenes. Getting the best picture detail requires the right balance between brightness and contrast, too much or too little of either is a problem.
Toshiba’s Dynamic Contrast technology automatically adjusts the LCD panel backlight, depending on the level of brightness required by the original signal giving you more vibrant images with a greater intensity when it needs to.
HDMI
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections between TV, DVD and other digital equipment are gradually replacing older SCART connections and make it possible to deliver high definition pictures and sound to your HD Ready TV.
The REGZA AV61 Series has 3 HDMI connections, making it possible to connect 3 HD sources (satellite -TV, DVD, games consoles etc) to your TV at any one time.
Toshiba description: The REGZA AV63 series combines
All Regza AV63s feature Resolution+ technology which enhances standard definition content to virtually high definition quality.
The AutoView function is able to adapt to the lighting conditions in the room and analyses the content on screen, automatically and instantaneously providing optimal picture settings at all times.
All Toshiba TVs carry the Digital Tick and come with Freeview built-in, making them the ideal option for preparing your home for the digital switch.
37" wall-mountable LCD TV with all Freeview channels
Digital text and : 8-day programme guide
Game Mode for enhanced gaming entertainment
Powerful built-in speakers with Bass Boost
USB port - plug in your PC or other electronic device
AutoView Resolution+
Toshiba’s unique Resolution+ upscaling technology takes everyday standard definition content and instantly improves edge detail and texture, enhancing it to virtually high definition picture quality.
It will produce near HD picture quality on all standard definition TV, DVD and downloaded content you watch while still delivering the most pure and stunning picture quality possible from all high definition sources.
Watch as your favourite movies, programmes and games become clearer, richer and sharper than ever before.
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.
AutoView means that your REGZA LCD 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'sm 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:
This allows highly detailed images to be produced far more accurately across all colour tones.
Active Vision 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. 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.
Full Power Down
Toshiba have fitted an On/Off switch in response to the concerns expressed by many consumers who would prefer to turn their television off completely.
HDMI
Simply put, HDMI is the new industry standard for the connection of home entertainment equipment.
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connections between TV, DVD and other digital equipment are gradually replacing older SCART connections and make it possible to deliver high definition pictures and sound to your HD Ready TV.
The REGZA AV63 Series has 4 HDMI connections, making it possible to connect 3 HD sources (satellite -TV, DVD, games consoles etc) to your TV at any one time.
Attributes
3D Digital Comb Filter: Yes
Active Vision LCD: Yes
Auto Backlight Control: Yes
Auto Description: Yes
AutoView: Yes
Brightness (cd/m2): 500
Digital Noise Reduction: Yes
Dymanic Contrast Ratio: 23000:1
Eco Panel: Yes
Exact Scan Mode: Yes
Full Power Down Option: Yes
Game Mode: Yes
HD Ready: Yes
Meta Brain: Yes
MPEG Noise Reduction: Yes
PC Fine Mode: Yes
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Resolution Plus: Yes
Response Time (G to G): 5 ms
Screen Format: 16:9
Screen Size: 37"
Selectable Picture Format: Yes
Viewing Angle: 178
Visible Screen Size: 94 cm
Audio
Bass Boost: Yes
Dolby® Digital Plus: Yes
Dolby® Digital Plus: Yes
NICAM Stereo: Yes
Sound Output (RMS)W: 20
Stable Sound: Yes
Connections
Analogue Audio Input: Yes
Component Video: Yes
Composite Video: Yes
DVB Common Interface: Yes
HDMI: 4
Headphone: Yes
PC input: Yes
RGB (via Scart): 1
SCART: 2
S-video: Yes
USB: Yes
Dimensions
Depth: 90 mm
Height: 590 mm
Width: 902 mm
Interactive Features
Digital Text: Yes
Electronic Programme Guide: 8 days
Favourite Channel Memory: Yes
Now and Next Information: Yes
Text Page Memory: Yes
Other Features
Integrated Signal Amplifier: Yes
Off Timer: Yes
Panel Lock: Yes
Wall Mountable: Yes
Tuning
Analogue Tuner: Yes
Auto Set-up: Yes
Digital Ready: Yes
Freeview Digital Tuner: Yes
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 Toshiba, the REGZA AV61 series is the ideal digital and HD Ready LCD TV for the budget-conscious home.
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