Toshiba 32C100U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss)

by Toshiba

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 31.6 x 22.7 inches ; 24.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 27 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0038JED6M
• Item model number: 32C100U
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (119 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,535 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Attractively designed and offering 720p high-definition viewing, the feature-packed, affordable 32-inch Toshiba 32C100U LCD HDTV (31.5-inch diagonal screen size) provides an array of entertainment options that's great for multiple rooms in your home.

Toshiba's C100U Series HDTV with 720p high-def resolution.

The attractive front panel gradation of Toshiba's Horizon design (see larger image).

DynaLight automatically adjusts the backlight intensity based on the image content.

Perfect for use as your main television, the C100U Series features Toshiba's DynaLight dynamic backlight control for deeper black levels, and two HDMI digital inputs for simple high quality connection to cable/satellite boxes, DVD players and more. It's also a great choice for kids and family rooms with the C100U's Gaming Mode, which offers reduced game control delay and improved reaction time. And the Photo Frame capability with Auto Slide Show is especially useful in bedrooms, dens, and kitchens.

Boasting a slimming tapered bezel and attractive front panel gradation, the new Horizon design creates a more modern, elegant appearance that also matches Toshiba's black glossy Horizon-designed laptops. Other features include MP3 playback via the integrated USB port, a PC input, and a removable stand.

Key Features

• 720p HD resolution (1366 x 768 pixels)
• 60Hz screen refresh rate
• CineSpeed LCD panel with a fast response speed necessary for cleaner high-action home theater images. A wide viewing angle ensures that you'll have the best seat in the house.
• DynaLight 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.
• Photo Frame capability allows this HDTV to act as both a TV and a digital photo frame. You can showcase your favorite memories as a clear, crisp slide show on the high-resolution television screen--all controlled with just the TV remote.
• Gaming Mode takes the gaming experience to a new level by reducing game control delay, thus giving the player improved reaction time and a more realistic playing experience. This is great when used with popular gaming consoles, or with PC games using the TVs 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.
• Native Mode restores the size of the picture by the 3-5 percent that is generally lost during the normal over-scanning that occurs on traditional sets.
• Cinema Mode 24 fps (3:2 Pulldown): This HDTV performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, too--a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. To adapt 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant information to display a frame-accurate picture.
• Color Temperature Control enables you to adjust white balance to achieve the best television picture possible in any viewing environment, or simply adjust the picture to suit your personal tastes. The "Warm" setting delivers a redder image that is ideal for display in a dimly lit room, while "Medium" and "Cool" provide a progressively bluer image for the best picture as room light levels are increased.
• Three TheaterWide modes are ideal for displaying HDTV signals as well as enhanced for widescreen television DVDs.
  • TheaterWide 1: Letterboxed image is digitally expanded 33 percent horizontally and vertically. Useful for reproducing Academy Standard (1.85:1) formatted software.
  • TheaterWide 2: Letterboxed image is expanded 33 percent horizontally and 42 percent vertically. Particularly of use when viewing narrow letterboxed images originally filmed in Panavision or CinemaScope.
  • TheaterWide 3: Letterboxed image is expanded 33 percent horizontally and 24 percent vertically. Can be utilized when displaying letterboxed images that incorporate narrow bands at the top and bottom of the picture.

• MP3 audio and JPEG image playback via USB port on the side.
• REGZA-LINK (HDMI-CEC) allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by the remote control.
• Bottom-mounted invisible speakers integrated into stylish Horizon bezel design (20 Watts total power; 10W + 10W).
• Dolby Digital and DTS compatible with digital optical audio output.
• Channel Browser allows you to easily scan through the last 32 channels you have viewed, with screen images for the last five channels displayed, by channel, by favorites, and by input, at the touch of a button.
• Channel Labeling allows you to put station call letters on the screen along with the station numbers, so you always know what channel you're watching
• Input labeling enables you to name the individual inputs to denote usage, such as "DVD Player" (instead of having them display as just "HDMI 1" and "HDMI 2").
• Removable stand for wall mounting (200mm x 200mm VESA mounting pattern)
• Warranty: 1-year limited warranty on parts and labor

The C100U's jack pack.

Connections HDMI: 2 (HDMI-CEC) Component: 1 Composite A/V: 1 RF (antenna): 1 PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 (with 3.5mm jack audio input) Digital audio output: 1 optical Analog audio input: 2 pair (for each component and composite video input) USB: 1 (side) Dimensions TV with stand: 31.56 x 22.72 x 9.65 inches (WxHxD); 24.3 pounds TV without stand: 31.56 x 20.77 x 3.52 inches (WxHxD); 23 pounds What size TV should you get? What's in the Box C100U Series HDTV, remote control (with batteries), removable stand, printed owner's manual

Toshiba 2010 REGZA HDTV Comparison

Series:	C100U LCD	CV100U LCD	E200U LCD	G300U LCD	UX600U LED
Models:	19C100U 19" 22C100U 22" 26C100U 26" 32C100U 32"	19CV100U 19" 22CV100U 22" 26CV100U 26" 32CV100U 32"	32E200U 32" 37E200U 37" 40E200U 40"	40G300U 40" 46G300U 46" 55G300U 55"	40UX600U 40" 46UX600U 46" 55UX600U 55"
Resolution	720p	720p	1080p Full HD	1080p Full HD	1080p Full HD
LED backlighting	--	--	--	--
PixelPure 5G video processor	--	--	--	--
Resolution+ upscaling	--	--	--	--
AutoView ambient light sensor	--	--	--	--
120Hz ClearFrame	--	--	--
HDMI input	2 (1 on side)	2 (1 on side)	4 (1 on side)	4 (1 on side)	4 (2 on side)
HDMI InstaPort fast switching	--	--
Component input (Y, PB, PR)	1	1	1	1	1
Composite input	1	1	2	2	1
PC input
USB	1	1	1	1	2
SD Card slot	--	--	--	--
Network capability	--	--	--	Ethernet	Ethernet + Wi-Fi
MP3 and JPEG playback
Integrated DVD Player	--		--	--	--
Energy Star	19" and 22" models	19" and 22" models	--	--

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Product Description

Attractively designed and offering 720p high-definition viewing, the feature-packed, affordable 32-inch Toshiba 32C100U LCD HDTV (31.5-inch diagonal screen size) provides an array of entertainment options that's great for multiple rooms in your home.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

126 of 131 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent HDTV for a small budget and techies and non-techies alike!, May 12, 2010

By 

Flynn "flynn" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toshiba 32C100U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss) (Electronics)

This is my first HDTV, but not the first I've had experience with. I wasn't sure what to expect with it when I hooked it up but I am not at all unhappy with this television.

My main uses for this TV include:
HD Gaming (Xbox 360)
SD Gaming (Wii, PS2)
and DVDs

Usability:
The remote is easy to read and easy to use. It's far more streamlined than my previous television's remote and easy to get at what I want to. It's easy to set the Input channels: TV, Video out, Colorstream HD (the channel for the composite hook-ups), HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and PC. You also have the choice of 6 ways to display what's on screen, which is handy when switching between game consoles that are HD to one that is a bit older and displays in non-Progressive SD.

Screen Quality and Clarity:
The screen displays BEAUTIFULLY, crisply, and cleanly. The reaction time and contrast is very good just looking at it with a discerning eye. My HD video games play really well and whether I'm playing RPG's or a fast paced FPS games, everything comes out clear, crisp, and with no artifacts when the picture is moving fast. DVDs display sharply and clearly and I don't have to squint or toy with the contrast to make anything out, even in darker games or movies.
Another great thing about this TV is that you have to move at very odd angles, sometimes even almost completely facing the side to get a major loss in viewing quality. You don't have to sit straight across from it to get the only good picture, sometimes I sit on the floor a few front of the TV looking up at it and it's still clear and perfect. So if you're pressed for space like I am, this is a great TV.


Sound:
It's a bit tinnier than my previous set's bombastic sound but it's still great without an added speaker system. The volume is really good, and it sounds gorgeous for the sounds of my 360 games. With or without a home theater speaker system, it sounds fantastic.


All in all, this is a GREAT SET, doubly so if you are looking to have BANG FOR YOUR BUCK.
I am a regular DVD watcher and hardcore gamer and this perfectly suits my needs, as well as my family who just like to use it to watch television.

The ONLY gripes I have with it are that I wish that it had one more component cable hook-up and one more composite cable hook-up, but it's fine for what I'm using it for right now.

67 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect TV for PS3, September 10, 2010

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lost w/o LOST - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Toshiba 32C100U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss) (Electronics)

General:

I bought this TV to replace my beloved Toshiba CRT HDTV. I was a bit worried about the fact that Toshiba does not like to post the contrast ratio as well as their response time, but I knew that my CRT had a great picture and thought I would give this TV a chance. I am glad that I did. First this is not a high end TV so as a result the picture quality is definitely not going to blow you away. The picture is decent though and has accurate color and works well for all kinds of viewing: HD sports (nbc football), Television programs (HD and cable tv), Blu ray (LOST), and PC (actually a mac hooked up through the HDMI). Where this TV really shines is the features, especially if you own a PS3.

Features:
This TV only displays 720p (1366x768, like most 720p LCD's) but you are able to input 1080p so that the TV down-scales to 768 lines from 1080 lines of resolution to give you a great looking picture. This TV also accepts the 24hz 1080p signal from a PS3 or other blu ray player to give you the closest experience to film quality which this TV does a decent enough job handling this conversion, however to be honest there is not a whole lot of difference between having the 24hz on or off on the PS3. The Regza link is awesome. I have a PS3 hooked up through a Sony HDMI receiver the link controls the receiver power and volume with the TV remote it also controls the PS3 playback and XMB menu. Basically the link allowed me to go from 3 remotes to watch blu ray to only one and allows me to switch back to watching cable only using the TV remote (I should note that I have unscrambled cable, no cable box).

Picture:
The contrast ratio is definitely helped by the dynalight feature that locally dims parts of the picture that are black but you will still need to tweak the backlight settings depending on weather your lights are on or off. The main problem with the picture is dark scenes in movies in a bright room. The dynalight helps to keep blacks dark, but it would help to have 2 picture settings that were user defined for lights on and lights off, because the movie picture setting is pretty much useless unless you are lucky enough that it works for your setup. Also I have noticed the TV has trouble going from black to white in quick cuts in movies. You can see pixels that go from really dark to really bright are struggling to keep up with the rest of the picture. The picture quality is very good for a Television at this price. I struggled getting a LCD Television because I hated the pixelation that I noticed on all of my friends Televisions that adopted LCD and Plasma early. This TV has verly little pixelation, the picture is sharp and has spot on colors. For cable and OTA signals the cable clear helps to make pictures look smooth and clear. I own the first 5 seasons of lost on Blu ray and this is the most beautiful it has ever looked.

Gaming:
As you might have guessed I am more of a movie buff than video gamer, but games are important. I've played a few games and I must say the gaming mode is for real. I played Gran Turismo 5 prologue and the picture was perfect and experienced no noticeable lag. Do not be confused the gaming mode is not just another view setting, it turns off all the unnecessary processing to allow there to be less lag between the gaming system and the display. My CRT was perfect for gaming, CRT's are great because there is no lag, and this LCD does it's best to mimic the little to no lag CRT.

Sound:
Let's face it TV speakers are not going to blow you away. So this TV is pretty average. Where it really excels is it's ability to work with a linked receiver. It knows when I switch to my PS3 to let the receiver do it's thing and when I'm watching cable the TV tells the receiver to switch to the TV input. Also any audio input on the TV is passed on to the optical digital output. The sound coming through the receiver is great and the intelligence of the input switching through the link is so much better than just having a universal remote.

Final Thoughts:
This TV will not be the center piece of a demo quality home theater set-up, but at the price it is good at what it does. Which is display great HD for a 32inch TV. The great thing about this TV is it provides all the functionality without charging you extra for bells and whistles that will not improve your experience.

Pros:
Regza Link for HDMI controls PS3 and HDMI Receivers
Dynalight helps contrast ratio
Decent picture for all sources.
24hz input compatibility for Blu ray
1080p input compatibility to get all 768 lines of resolution on TV
Gaming Mode
Good Value

Cons:
Black to white response time could be better.
Only one set of user defined picture settings.
TV Sound alone is sub-par for this price range.

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great T.V. for the money!, August 8, 2010

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Val Hickman (Rogers, AR United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Toshiba 32C100U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Black Gloss) (Electronics)

This is a very nice tv in all aspects. The only thing I don't like is that the speakers are positioned in the back of the tv. But, even then the sound projects clearly. It has half mute, and full mute which I like really well. The picture is really good, and it's a nice looking tv. For the money I'd say I got everything I want.