The 'H84 series'
incorporates four different rear projection TVs - all with identical specs
except for a different screen size.
These Toshiba CRT rear projection
TVs
incorporate what is referred to as the Toshiba TruView
feature; this combines several enhancements like black level expansion, fine
white, flesh tone correction, and color detail enhancer, to automatically
display accurate picture and color details.
Another interesting feature is
the HD
Dynamic Contrast - this continually analyzes picture information to sharpen
and deepen those parts of the picture with the most detailed information.
More features and enhancements!
These CRT Toshiba projection TVs come with CrystalScan HDSC; this upconverts all video signals
(including 480i/p) to 1080i HD.
This significantly reduces
jagged-line artifacts for a smoother, more natural image. (Also selectable
540p, for those who want a progressive-scan image from a progressive-scan
source).
Digital Noise Reduction circuitry
optimizes poor NTSC signals from antenna or cable.
In
addition, these CRT Toshiba projection TVs make use of DFine high-speed velocity-scan modulation.
This is a Toshiba proprietary
feature that improves the definition at picture
edges, creating sharper images by slowing the CRT (cathode-ray tube) beam's
horizontal scanning during demanding work - say, when rendering transitions
from light to dark parts of an image - and speeding it up when scanning
easily rendered sections, like broad dark areas.
A 3D Y/C (4
MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction processes
RF and composite-video signals for a sharp, clean picture. This advanced
filter significantly reduces detail noise, seen as shimmering or flicker, in
complex or intricate scenes.
The TouchFocus digital convergence system
creates perfect corner-to-corner focus at the press of a button. Cinema Mode
(3:2 pulldown) circuitry identifies film-based content from DVDs and
reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduces a movie's
original 24-frame rate. This process eliminates artifacts and provides
sharp, accurate full-frame progressive images.
Finally,
the 'xxH84' series of Toshiba projection TVs makes use of a TheaterFine HD super fine-pitch screen;
this screen utilizes a 0.52 mm design to
reduce the space between lines on the lenticular screen, thereby sharpening
the image. With convenient direct video input selection, you can choose
specific inputs right from the remote's numbered keypad.
For those who would not be
using a dedicated home theater receiver, the audio within these Toshiba
projection TVs offer SRS WOW, combining SRS 3D to create a wide
three-dimensional sound field, TruBass boosting bass frequency
perception for dramatic low-frequency effects), and Focus (which raises the
perceived sound image vertically to clarify voices) - thus greatly enhancing
home-theater sound. StableSound maintains television volume within a preset
range regardless of the source signal, and Toshiba's Sub Bass System (SBS)
boosts a program's low-end audio for heightened dramatic impact.
Connections include a DVI HDTV input
and a HDMI (High Definition Multi-media Interface). The HDM Interface is an
uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface that supports standard,
enhanced, or high-definition video, plus 8-channel digital audio- all on a
single cable.
Similarly, DVI
gives you a pure, uncompressed video connection with your DTV receiver or
set-top box (not included).
The supplied Illuminated Universal Remote
with these Toshiba projection TVs also
controls most manufacturers' VCRs and DVD Players, and the set's split
cabinet design allows the cabinet to be split in two for ease of delivery
and installation.
Note:
The 'xxH84' series of CRT HDTV-Ready
widescreen Toshiba projection TVs represents an
update over the older 'xxH83' version of CRT rear projection TV sets
from Toshiba, and which now have been phased out. Both the H83 and the H84
ranges have got almost identical specs except that the 'xxH84' range
includes a HDMI.
The 'xxH83' series still
represent good value for money but normally, one can only find these Toshiba
projection TVs
either refurbished or second-hand. Popular sets in the H83 HDTV-Ready
TheaterWide series include
the Toshiba 51H83 51"
and the
Toshiba 57H83 57"
rear projection TVs.
The 'xxH84' Detailed Technical
Specifications:
As
indicated earlier on, The
xxH84 series of CRT Toshiba projection TVs includes four
different products with screen sizes ranging from 46-inches up to 65-inch -
all in wide-screen 16:9 format. These sets share the same technical
features. In fact, they have got identical technical specifications except
for a different screen size.
The 'xxH84' range of products may present a slightly dimmer picture when
compared with other sets - in particular when compared with the latest DLP
type of rear projection TVs, yet they are capable of delivering a clean
clear picture viewable at up to 160 degrees.
The list below highlight the main technical
features of the xxH84 series of Toshiba Projection TVs:
-
HDTV capable: Yes
-
HDTV Tuner:
No - Available tuner is standard NTSC
-
Aspect ratio: 16:9
-
Number of speakers:
2 at 15W/channel
-
Invar shadow mask:
No
-
Mute: Yes
(2-level)
-
Picture modes:
Movie, Sports, and TheaterWide modes
-
Convergence:
Manual 9-point
-
Horizontal Resolution: 1600lines
-
Screen protection:
Built-in, High-Contrast TheaterShield
-
First surface mirror:
Yes
-
Red and Green Color
Lens Filters: Yes
-
Ambient Light Sensor:
Yes
-
Viewing angle: 160
degrees
-
Audio tone controls:
Sub Bass System, SRS WOW
-
Noise muting: Yes
-
Direct Video Input
Selection: Yes
-
Speed tuning: Yes
-
Speed surf: Yes
-
QuickConnect Guide:
Yes
-
SurfLock: Yes
-
Signal type: NTSC,
decoded ATSC
-
Auto channel setup:
No (but has channel labeling)
-
Closed captioning:
Yes (on mute)
-
Last-channel recall:
Yes
-
Multilingual menu:
Yes (English, Spanish, French)
-
Parental control:
Yes (Channel Lock, Video Lock, Game Timer, front-panel lock-out)
-
Picture-in-picture
(PIP): HD Window dual-tuner POP (picture outside picture), PIP audio
-
Remote control:
Illuminated universal
-
SAP: Yes
-
Sleep timer: Yes
(single-button, with on-timer)
-
Surround sound:
Yes (simulated, SRS 3D Sound Field Expander)
-
VGA/SVGA input: No
-
Audio outputs: 1
stereo analog left/right fix-level, 1 stereo analog left/right variable
level
-
Audio inputs: 4 (3
stereo analog left/right fixed-level, 1 center-channel input)
-
Video outputs: 2
(1 composite-video, 1 RF)
-
Video inputs: 10
(including a DVI HDTV direct input)
-
Headphone jack: No
-
Component video: 2
(ColorStream HD)
-
Composite video: 3
-
S-video: 3
-
RF: 2
-
HDMI: Yes
-
Color temperature
control: Yes (3 settings)
-
Front AV jacks:
Yes (with S-video)
-
Side AV jacks: No
-
Sound leveler system:
Yes (StableSound)
-
Warranty: 1 Year
parts/labor, 2 years picture tube
The table below gives the relevant detials
regarding weight and dimensions for each of the products within the H84
series of Toshiba projection TVs:
|
Model |
Width
(Inches) |
Height
(Inches) |
Depth
(Inches) |
Weight
(Pounds) |
|
46H84
46" 16:9 CRT Toshiba HDTV |
43.3" |
40.6" |
21.9" |
143.3 |
|
51H64
51" 16:9 CRT Toshiba HDTV |
47.6" |
50.4" |
22.4" |
169.1 |
|
57H84
57" 16:9 CRT Toshiba HDTV |
52.8" |
55.1" |
23.9" |
231.5 |
|
65H84
65" 16:9 CRT Toshiba HDTV |
59.9" |
59.9" |
26" |
240.3 |
For
more information on these CRT Toshiba projection TVs, including
availability, prices, and customers reviews, please check out the
following product links at amazon.com
Final Recommendations:
Setup DVDs/CDs:
If you would like to make the most out of your new
Toshiba projection TV set, we recommend that you invest in a good setup CD/DVD. A
must have is the
AVIA (Audio Visual Interactive Aid) Home Theater Setup DVD
- an exceptional audio/video calibration and setup tool, suitable for both
the novice and the expert.
...or check our
Guide to
Home Theater Set-Up DVDs for more information of Set-Up Discs and possible
alternatives that may be more suitable for your needs.
HDTV Books:
The
following easy to follow guides will help you get a better understanding of
what HDTV is all about; in particular, they will help you in planning and
setting up your HDTV system: