toshiba 72mx196 72" cinema dlp widescreen 1080p hdtv



this television is so loaded with features, it’s hard to know where to begin in explaining all that it does. the 72mx196 is a 72-inch cinema series integrated (1080p) hd dlp, which in itself says a lot. this high definition set uses a unique "talen xhd" light engine with xtreme blac, which incorporates advanced design and technology to further enhance the home theater experience. pixelpure hi-bit digital video processing uses 12-bit picture processing (up to 14 bit internally) to create 4096 steps of gradation (steps between the whitest white and the blackest black) and will also incorporate improvements in areas such as: real speed progressive scanning, video noise reduction, sharpness, and gamma control to set a new standard for picture quality. four step dynamic contrast allows you to customize the picture based on such factors as source material and ambient lighting conditions. all of this fancy new technology works together to accomplish one goal -- your pure home theater enjoyment.

all-inclusive entertainment
the cinema series 72mx195 hdtv combines a wealth of technology for a truly integrated experience. this dlp projection television is fully digital cable ready. the atsc/qam/ntsc tuner with cablecard slot allows tuning of off-air, unscrambled, and scrambled (using cable company provided cablecard) signals for maximum hdtv reception flexibility. also featured on the 72mx196 is tv guide on screen. it combines programming from each of the television’s internal tuners into one, easy-to-read on-screen program guide. tv guide on screen makes it quick and easy for you to locate desired programs, and is a crucial feature for ease of use with digital cable. dual hdmi digital inputs transfer both uncompressed digital video and digital audio in one convenient cable for connections to today’s best home theater components.

more great connections
the 72mx196 features some other great connectivity options. the thinc ethernet port gives you a home interactive network connection. you can access and play jpeg files as well as mp3 files from this home network connection. the 15-pin d-sub pc input lets you utilize the 72mx196 as a computer monitor. imagine playing pc video games on this crisp 62-inch screen. or, playing mpeg video files that are stored on your computer. you can even surf the net, using the 72mx196 as your monitor. there are also 2 colorstream component video inputs, 2 s-video inputs and rear a/v inputs and even an optical digital audio output.

the screen’s the thing
the 72mx196 employs the new theaterfine dfp (digital fine pitch) screen technology and anti-glare coating that results in incredible detail and noticeably deeper blacks. the radiance 150 hi-bright lamp with quick restart is 25 percent brighter than previous models, for increased brightness without losing contast. quick restart means that this great picture is only a moment away.

why dlp is the best
dlp technology by texas instruments is the only display solution that enables projection systems to create a purely digital connection between a digital video or graphic source and the screen in front of you. while all other technologies are analog and compromise some image quality in translation, dlp projection unleashes the full potential of high-quality video content. dlp projection is both a tried-and-true and cutting-edge technology.

toshiba tames the technology
all of the technology contained within the 72mx196 wouldn’t be all that exciting if it were difficult to take advantage of it. it’s a good thing that toshiba remembered to make this dlp projection tv easy to use. you can select movie or sports picture modes to get the best viewing. a pop double-window lets you watch two programs at the same time, or choose multiwindow (9) to see even more pictures. and, you can choose from 5 different theaterwide modes (standard, full, tw1, tw2, tw3) to get the most out of any video signal. stablesound regulates the volume so when that loud commercial comes on, you won’t have to jump for the remote, and an on timer and sleep timer are sure to come in handy. you also get previous channel return, trilingual on-screen displays (english, spanish, french), and v-chip for parental control of channel and programming blocking where tv programs incorporate the rating code signal. an advanced dlp chip, pixelpure at digital video processing, digital fine pitch screen, purely digital connection between the signal source and the display, and easy to operate--the 72mx196 has it all!

product specifications:

2" screen size (measured diagonally)r> nenew talen (toshiba advanced light engine) xhd 1080p dlp engine
16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
radiance 150 hi-bright lamp with quick restart
cinema mode (3:2 pulldown)
atsc/ntsc/qam digital television tuner with cablecard slot
2 hdmi inputs, pc input (15 pin d-sub), pc audio input, thinc rj-45 network capability
2 rf inputs, 2 a/v inputs, 2 s-video inputs, 2 colorstream hd inputs, optical digital audio output
1920 x 1080 pixel resolution
theaterfine dfp screen
pixelpure hi-bit digital video processing
four step dynamic contrast
bottom speaker design with floating bezel all black cabinetry
stablesound, srs wow (3d, trubass, focus), virtual dolby digital, mts stereo/sap with dbx
tv guide on screen interactive program guide
xtremeblac (black level aperture control), 3d colormaster color management system
theaterwide modes (5 - standard, full, tw1, tw2, tw3)
3d y/c comb filter, color temperature control
auto aspect detection, colormaster
6-item a/v illuminated universal remote with dvd and audio control
channel browse, favorite channel, channel return, channel lock, channel labeling
video lock, video labeling, surflock
v-chip parental control system
individual a/v settings by input type
picture outside of picture, multiwindow (9), double window
picture mode: sports/standard/movie/preference, fine cinema (without hdmi): 480i
picture viewer (jpeg file playback), audio player (mp3 file playback) through ethernet connectionr> lamp mode (150w/120w), game mode, surround mode
clclock, on/off/gametimer, sleep timer, panel lock
3d-color management, color temperature control, vertical edge enhancerr> dimensions: 65.81" w x 44.06" h x 21.69" d
weight: 122 lbs.

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