Toshiba 42AV500U 42-inch LCD Television

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Take advantage of 720p HD picture quality and an impressive feature set with the Toshiba 42AV500U 42-inch LCD TV. This model is the perfect combination of quality and value, and can also be used as a computer monitor thanks to its PC Input.

The Toshiba 42AV500U offers a panel resolution of 1366 x 768 and a 3D Digital Comb Filter. Dynalight™ Dynamic Backlight Control utilizes advanced image processing to monitor the brightness of each video frame, and adjust the backlight intensity accordingly. This precision creates seamless transitions with deep blacks for increased detail and depth analysis. To ensure connectivity, this model also features an HDMI input, ColorStream Pro HD Component Video input and a PC input. Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning allows for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts, in addition to digital 'cable-in-the-clear' broadcasts.

Toshiba 42AV500U Key Features

42-inch Diagonal Screen Size*

* Feature marked with an asterisk above indicates key step-up feature from the Toshiba 37RV530U.

1366 x 768 LCD Display with Built-in Speakers

Amorphous (a-Si) silicon TFT active matrix display with 1366 x 768 pixel resolution is perfect for viewing high definition television, standard television signals and DVD movies. Features widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio.

Integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners

The Toshiba 42AV500U set comes equipped with ATSC and QAM tuners, which enable the set to receive both digital terrestrial and unscrambled digital cable broadcasts. The 42AV500U also offers NTSC Analog Tuning.

Two HDMI™ Digital Inputs

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video connection. HDMI™ provides the best interface between a digital television and compatible products, such as a DVD player. When matched with a compatible TV, this single interconnecting cable combines: Multi-channel audio, uncompressed digital video, intercommunication between devices and simple control Protocols. This single cable connection ensures that all signals remain in their pure digital form and secure by use of High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) regardless of signal output resolution.

DynaLight™ Dynamic Back Light Control

DynaLight utilizes advanced PixelPure histogram image processing to monitor the brightness level of each video frame, and automatically adjusts the backlight intensity based on the image content. Precise signal analysis allows for 256 levels of backlight control. This creates seamless transitions, and a Dynamic contrast that is up to five times that of the original panel contrast. The result is a considerably deeper black level for increased detail and depth. All models include DynaLight to create superior lifelike images, even in low light environments.

3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter

Filter processes the picture to minimize unwanted artifacts, improving edge detail and smoothness.

10 Bit Video Processor

Two ColorStream^® HD Component Video Inputs (Y, Pb, Pr)

These inputs allow the highest quality video signal to be sent to the TV from a component video equipped progressive scan DVD player. When this connection is utilized with today's HD-compatible sets, typical NTSC artifacts-like video noise, dot crawl, and flicker-are virtually eliminated, resulting in a low-noise, highly detailed picture with unequaled color purity.

Side Audio/Video Inputs

Five TheaterWide^® Modes

You can view 480i, 480p and 1080i format programs in a variety of picture sizes -- Natural, Theater Wide 1, Theater Wide 2, Theater Wide 3, and Full (the Full picture size is not selectable for 1080i format program). Select the picture size that displays the current program the way that looks best to you. In Natural picture size the image is displayed close to its originally formatted proportion. Other Theater Wide modes enlarge the picture to fit the screen.

500cd/m2 Brightness

178-Degree Wide Viewing Angle

CableClear^® DNR+ (By Input)

Improves picture quality by reducing video noise on less than perfect signals.

Auto Aspect Ratio

MPEG DNR (480i/480p/720p/1080i)

Movie and Sports Modes

You can select your desired picture type. Sports provides a bright and dynamic picture while Movie provides a soft, cinema-like picture setting. Standard (factory setting) and Preference (your personal preferences) picture settings are also available.

Cinema Mode (480i/1080i)

When you view a DVD movie (3:2 pulldown processed) from a DVD player connected to the ColorStream (component video) inputs on the TV, smoother and more natural motion can be obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM.

Static Gamma Control

The static gamma feature allows you to adjust the levels of black in the picture.

MTS Stereo/SAP with dbx^®

The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature allows you to listen to high-fidelity stereo sound while watching TV. MTS can also transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language, music, or other audio information (when provided by individual stations). dbx noise reduction provides clean, virtually noise-free audio.

20W Total Audio Power

10 watts per channel x 2.

Dolby Digital^® Audio Output

Use the single optical output jack to send signature multi-channel audio to an audio/video receiver with a compatible input.

4 Item Multi-Brand Remote Control

Your TV remote control can operate your TV and many cable converter boxes, satellite receivers, VCRs, DVD players, and HTIBs (home theater in a box), even if they are different brands.

PC Input (15 Pin D-Sub)

Use this LCD TV as a computer monitor for added flexibility.

Sleep Timer

You can set the sleep timer to turn the TV off automatically. You can set the SLEEP timer in 15-minute increments, up to two hours.

V-Chip

Some TV programs and movies include signals that classify the content of the program (violence, sex, dialog, language). The V-CHIP control feature in this TV detects the signals and blocks the programs according to your selections.

Channel Return

The Channel Return feature allows you to switch between two channels without entering an actual channel number each time.

Closed Captioning on Mute

The closed caption feature has two options: Captions -- an on-screen display of the dialogue, narration, and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned; and Text -- an on-screen display of information not related to the current program, such as weather or stock data (when provided by individual stations). When you select MUTE mode, the closed caption feature is automatically activated.

Panel Lock

You can lock the right side panel controls to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally (by children, for example.) When the panel lock is in on, all control buttons on the TV side panel (except Power) do not operate.

Noise Muting

Favorite Browser™

The Favorites Browser allows you to quickly set up a favorite channels list and let you jump to a preferred channel easily. Simply highlight the channel number and then press Enter.

Toshiba 42AV500U Specifications

Diagonal Screen Size

42"

Screen Aspect Ratio

16:9

Screen Pixel Resolution

1366 x 768

Brightness

500cd/m2

Input Terminals

• HDMI™ Digital Inputs - 2
• ColorStream^® HD Component Video Inputs (Y, Pb, Pr) - 2 sets
• Side A/V Input - 1
• Rear S-Video Input - 1
• Rear A/V Input - 1
• RF Input - 1
• PC Input (15 Pin D-Sub) - 1 (Supports Resolutions Up To 1360 x 768)

Output Terminal

• Fixed Audio Output - 1
• Optical Digital Audio output - 1

Dimensions (W x H x D)

Without Stand: 41.4" x 27.7" x 5.0"
With Stand: 41.4" x 29.9" x 13.6"

Weight

54.3 lbs.

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