Toshiba 42HL196 42 Inch LCD TV

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Toshiba 42HL196 42 Inch LCD TV

Form, function and performance - the perfect match of leading edge technology and beauty. Toshiba's LCD Flat Panel TVs can hang right on the wall, like a piece of artwork. Toshiba's extensive selection of flat panel televisions can allow you to find just the right television for any room or lifestyle.

Descreption of Toshiba 42HL196 42 Inch LCD TV

REGZA Premium LCD Hi Speed Cinespeed(TM) Panel - LCDs include new panels that offer response times that are among the best in the industry (8ms or less) giving you the response for the most demanding home theater enthusiast.
Hi-Speed PixelPure(TM) Hi-Bit Digital Video Processing - using 12-bit picture processing (up to 14 bit internally) can create 4096 steps of gradation (steps between the whitest white, to 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.
Colormaster Color Management System - Allows precise control of the hue and saturation for 64 individual colors.
Wide 176 Degree Viewing Angle - Off axis viewing is maximized to allow everyone in the room to enjoy the show.
Double Window/Multi Window POP - For the convenience of monitoring two sources at once, the set allows side by side viewing of multiple sources, or snapshot images of up to 9 channels at once.

Audio
StableSound(R) - reduces unwanted volume fluctuations (eg. During commercials) by keeping volume within set levels, for easier listening.
SRS(R)WOW(TM) (3D, TruBass(R), FOCUS(R)) - Greatly improves audio performance with improved fidelity and wider "sweet spot" for the listener.
Virtual Dolby(R) Digital and SRS TruSurround 5.1 - To make the most of today's demanding digital soundtracks, Toshiba incorporates Virtual Dolby to maximize the sound of our SoundStrip 2-Way Speaker System.

Convenience
ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuner with CableCARD(TM) - Allows tuning of off-air, and unscrambled HD cable channels for increased flexibility.
PC Input (15 Pin D-Sub) - For use as a computer monitor for added
flexibility.
Dual HDMI(TM) Digital Inputs - include both uncompressed digital video and digital audio in one convenient cable for connections from today's best home
theater components.
4-Item Glow Universal Remote - This universal remote will operate a home theater system and is fully backlit for ease of operation at night.
Updated Silver and Black Cabinetry - For the best look, even when the set is turned off, Toshiba has designed a black and silver cabinet with integrated
bottom speakers.
THINC(TM) RJ-45 Network Capability - Allows access, through an existing home network, to a library of JPEG and MP3 files using only the TV`s remote control, even through a connected home theater.
TV Guide On Screen(TM) - Provides an easy to read, interactive listing of television shows to view or record along with the supplied IR blaster, greatly simplifies recording to a VCR or DVR, just highlight the show, and begin recording.

Specification of Toshiba 42HL196 42 Inch LCD TV

HDTV HDTV Tuner Built In
HDTV Display Capability 720p, 480p, 480i, 1080p, 1080i
HDTV Native Resolution 1080p
Screen Size (inches) 42
General Features
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Closed Caption on Mute Yes
Contrast Ratio 800:1
Parental Control V Chip, Game Timer
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Viewing Angle 176Â° Vertical, 176Â° Horizontal
3:2 Pulldown Yes
Channel Caption/Video Label Yes
Progressive Scan Yes
Remote Control Included
Sleep Timer Yes
Tuner QAM, NTSC, CableCARD, ATSC
Wall Mountable Yes
Stereo Modes StableSoundÂ®, SRS TruBass, SRS Focus, SRS 3D Audio Effect
Inputs / Outputs
Card Slot CableCARD
DB15 Video Rear Input
HDMI (2) Rear Input
Optical Rear Output
RF (2) Rear Input
RJ45 Ethernet Rear In/Out
Analog Audio Rear Output
Analog Audio / Video Side Input, Rear Output, Rear Input
Component Video (2) Rear Input
S-Video Rear Input
Dimensions
Weight (Pounds) 63.72
Depth (Inches) 4.85
Height (Inches) 28.57
Width (Inches) 41.13

Detailed Specifications:
Video

Cinespeed â„¢1080p Panel with Response Time of 8ms or less

PixelPure Hi-Bitâ„¢12-Bit Digital Video Processing

Native Modeâ„¢

176 degree Viewing Angle

HD Window POP

800:1 Contrast Ratio

Video DNR

3-2 Pulldown

Color Temperature Control

Audio

SRSÂ® WOWâ„¢ (3D, Tru-bass, Focus)

StableSoundÂ®

Convenience

CableCARDâ„¢

Channel Browse

Favorite Browserâ„¢

TV Guide On Screenâ„¢ Interactive Program Guide

Discrete IR Codes

MultiWindow (9)

Closed Captioning on Mute

V-Chip Parental Control System

Tri-Lingual On-screen Display

Individual A/V Settings by Input Type

Off/Sleep Timer

On Timer

GameTimerâ„¢

Channel Return

SurfLockâ„¢

Channel Lock

Channel Labeling

Video Labeling

Video Lock

Jackpacks

RF Inputs (2)

A/V Inputs (1)

S-Video Input

ColorStreamÂ® HD Component Video Inputs (2)

Side Panel A/V/S Inputs

Dual HDMIâ„¢ Inputs

PC Monitor Input (VGA 15 Pin D-Sub)

A/V Outputs (1)

Optical TosLinkÂ® Digital Audio Outputs

G-Link/Record Out

THINC Ethernet Port

Weights and Dimensions

Weight: 63.72 lbs.

Dimensions: 41.13 x 28.57 x 4.85 (WxHxD)

Weight With Stand: 74.31 lbs.

Dimensions With Stand: 41.13 x 30.54 x 13.87 (WxHxD)

Weight With Packaging: 83.35 lbs.

Dimensions With Packaging: 45.11 x 33.61 x 17.49 (WxHxD)

Toshiba 42HL196 42 Inch LCD TV user reviews

"Toshiba 42HL196 42 Inch LCD TV went back when I attempted to drive 1080P HDMI signal from my computer. All inputs are 1080i or lower (obviously). The TV upconverts 1080i to 1080P. Sorry not good enough when you advert this as 1080P.

BIG DIFFERENCE!!! Hello, what were you thinking?!

Yours Truly,

A disgruntled EX-Toshiba customer. I love my Sharp Aquos.
"

--- jinjuku rated: 3

"While I haven't owned my 42HL196 long, my time with it is sufficient to know that this is - by far - the best HDTV I've ever owned - and I've owned FOUR"

--- CorkyMuldoon rated: 3

"I've had Toshiba 42HL196 42 Inch LCD TV for over a year and a half now and it continues to work great.

The picture I think is absolutely wonderful. Blu-Ray movies and games played from my PS3 look absolutely stunning, sound isn't too bad or too good, a problem that seems to be inherent in almost all LCD HDTVs, and the design is pretty slick.

Unfortunately, it is true that this TV does not accept 1080p input. A blatant lie from Toshiba that they should be ashamed for doing, but upon doing more research, it would seem that Toshiba isn't the only one doing this. What this TV apparently does is upconvert all input to 1080p by either stretching the picture or deinterlacing the signal. Why they didn't just make it so that it could accept 1080p input, I don't know, but this is what I found from my research.

In the end though, you can't really see the difference between 1080i and 1080p when watching a movie or just watching TV, so if that's what you will be using the set for more than anything, then you shouldn't have a problem.

"

--- Raij rated: 3

"I was not looking forward to the intrusion of a large television into my sactuary of space but was unable to hold off the rest of the family any longer. Toshiba 42HL196 42 Inch LCD TV was the best of both worlds - we got the size we wanted and we didn't have to break the bank. I had my doubts that we would get the same quality from a refurbished unit but we have had this TV now for 4 months with no issues or complaints. The picture and sound quality are great and I would definately recommend this product to others!!
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--- NonConsumer rated: 3

"I currently have a Toshiba 42HL196 42 Inch LCD TV 3 hooked to this unit via an HDMI input and the picture is stellar thanks to the TV's 1080p native resolution. The colors are vivid and lifelike, and the ability to use various Theaterwide settings allow 4:3 video look properly sized on the screen. Two HDMI inputs are great for expandability and cablecard support means there is no need for a separate cablebox. (Unless you want Video on Demand or Pay per View movies.)

The audio is impressive for this unit. With it's SRS WoW settings, the audio sounds clearer and has more range. It's speakers are mounted below the screen so the unit is narrower than similar TVs with side mounted speakers. This allows for more space surrounding the TV.

I have the unit hanging on a Sanus wall mount and it installed with no problems. My only complaint is with the instruction manual. There are no directions describing how to remove the base. It only states the unit is wall mountable. With a bit of fiddling I finally found the 5 screws located on the back just above the base and the TV lifted off it's pedestal easily.

This unit is Ethernet enabled. What does that mean? It has an option for viewing pictures across your network, it can check your email and it also has an option for downloading and upgrading the firmware of the TV.

As with any TV there are some Cons.

There is no 1080p input. However the TV does display all video in 1080p so everything is upconverted, including 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i. (I hope Toshiba will release a firmware upgrade that will allow 1080p input sometime in the future, but this is probably wishful thinking.)

As with all LCDs, the viewing angle is somewhat limited. At angles more than 45 degrees off center, color looks a bit faded. and the backlight is more visible.

Minor problems aside, this TV is a great deal for the price, has a wonderful picture, great sound, and input connections galore. I highly recommend it! "

--- M. Thomas rated: 3

$643.95@wegotbetterdeals

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