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- 34-inch HD-ready 16:9 aspect-ratio FST PURE Flat picture tube with 1080i resolution; 31.9 x 21.6 x 22.2 inches (W x H x D)
- 3D Y/C (4 MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction helps eliminate dot crawl and color bleed
- Cinema Mode 3:2 pulldown corrects frame rate for distortion-free movie viewing; CableClear DNR+ digital noise reduction for cleaner pictures from analog sources
- Dual ColorStream HD high-resolution component video inputs and HDMI input
- 10-watt-per-channel stereo speakers with support for MTS, SAP with dbk, SRS WOW, and StableSound volume leveler
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Note: Toshiba 34HF84 34" TheaterWide HD-Ready Flat-Screen TV is no longer being manufactured. You may want to consider purchasing the newer Toshiba 34HF85 34" Widescreen HD-Ready Flat Panel TV instead.
Amazingly affordable, Toshiba's 34HF84 is ready for the digital future with a widescreen dimension, a wealth of picture-enhancing technologies, 2 high-definition component-video inputs, an HDMI direct-digital connection for hookup with a DTV set-top box or HD satellite receiver. And the 34-inch set's FST PURE fine-pitch flat picture tube not only looks great, it minimizes unwanted reflections from room light and increases viewing angles while enhancing picture linearity.
Improving upon standard interlaced signals (like those from DVD player, cable box, and VCR composite-video outputs), Toshiba's CrystalScan HDSC upconverts all signals to 1080i resolution. A 3D Y/C (4 MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction ensures sharp, clean pictures from RF (older VCR, laserdisc) and composite-video signals.
DFine high-speed VSM (velocity-scan modulation) also improves definition at picture edges by slowing the CRT (cathode-ray tube) beam's horizontal scanning during demanding work and speeding it up when scanning easily rendered sections, like broad dark areas. Finally, Cinema Mode (3:2 pulldown reversal) circuitry identifies original film-based content from DVDs, then reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material.
As standard video amplifiers increase the gain of the video signal, video bandwidth tends to decrease. This eliminates the higher frequencies, reducing resolution. The 34HF84's wideband video amplifier maintains the higher frequencies, enabling higher resolution and greater sharpness and detail.
Dual ColorStream HD component-video inputs (Y, Pr, Pb) provide the ultimate picture quality from high-resolution component-video signals (as from compatible DVD players or satellite receivers). And, with direct video input selection, you can directly select inputs from the remote's numbered keypad instead of having to scroll through all of them.
Two sets of rear AV inputs and a set of front AV inputs (all including S-video) foster easy connection with a camcorder or gaming console, and a rear AV output lets you hook the set up with a surround receiver.
The set's stereo speakers are powered by 10 watts per channel, and SRS WOW processing combines 3D Sound (simulated surround sound from any stereo audio) with TruBass low-frequency enhancement, and Focus (which clarifies voices).
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your television. HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multichannel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.
What's in the Box
Television, remote control, batteries, user's manual, warranty information.
Product Description
2/8/200615-19-32...
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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great picture, but what's with the grey bars?,
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This review is from: Toshiba 34HF84 34" TheaterWide HD-Ready Flat-Screen TV (Electronics)
I thoroughly researched my first HDTV purchase, settling on a 34" widescreen for my small space, not to mention the cheaper price for these sets, plus their reputed superior picture. I bought this Toshiba sight unseen, so I was a little nervous about the picture quality. Once I got it a couple of days ago I was quite impressed. I have both digital satellite (DISH) and basic cable, and even the cable looks great. One thing that did bother me was the grey bars on the side of the screen when watching a 4:3 standard TV source (SAT, CBL). The manual warns that burn in caused by these bars is not covered under warranty. So why the heck didn't they make the bars black, which don't pose the same kind of risk? Fortunately, the Toshiba set offers a multitude of modes to stretch the 4:3 image to fill the whole 16:9. And much to my delight, the image doesn't appear badly distorted. In fact, in many instances, it almost looks more natural, as if that's the way it was originally filmed. Mind you, I don't yet have an HDTV source.
Movies on DVD are spectacular. The TV upconverts the 480p signal from a progressive scan DVD player to either 540p or 1080i. I was also impressed with the sound from the TV's built-in speakers. In fact, at one point when I was testing them, I even forgot that I was getting the sound from the TV rather from my audio receiver, which is how I'll normally watch it. PROS: connectivity options, picture quality, stylish design (small footprint, 33 1/2 in. wide, with speakers below screen), stretching modes, sound from built-in speakers, lighted remote. CONS: grey bars for 4:3 sources and POP; minor geometry problems; upconversion of standard TV (480i) to 1080i is automatic (can't deactivate it) and may make some programs look "shimmery" esp on basic cable. On a side note: the first set I got through the Amazon marketplace retailer BeachAudio arrived busted up. I refused delivery, called BeachAudio, and they had a replacement out to me in 3 days. Excellent customer service. It sometimes pays to go with an established online retailer. Updated 12/12/04: I recently saw the following posting on AVSforum.com: "The grey is used by Toshiba to delay burn in, as it uses the pixels underneath the grey, rather than leaving them not activated or activated with black." At any rate, I suggest not letting the grey bar issue effect your decision.
52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent value for the price,
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This review is from: Toshiba 34HF84 34" TheaterWide HD-Ready Flat-Screen TV (Electronics)
After buying our first HDTV last year (a Sharp 37" LCD) it was clear that we would never buy a regular analog TV again. But when we needed to get a 16:9 aspect ratio HDTV to fit in a 37" wide wall unit in our family room, we found the choices very limited. None of the Sony 34" models would fit. Only 3 models fit and the Toshiba seemed the best choice.
After getting it home and hooking it up to a HD cable box and DVD player, we are more than satisfied. The HD pictures are excellent - much, much better than our previous analog set could produce. Same for DVD. Although clearly less Hi Def than HDTV (the DVD is only 480p whereas the HDTV is 1080i), DVDs look much better than they did on our older Sony analog TV. The set is easy to use and almost all of the controls on the remote (which can easily be programmed to handle the most basic features of your receiver and cable box) are very intuitive. Make no mistake about it. This 34" HDTV is nowhere near as crisp or clear as our 37" LCD HDTV. As far as I can tell, rumours to the effect that CRT (picture tubes) still deliver a better picture than LCD are just plain wrong. One can easily see that in the showroom or at home. But this CRT HDTV only cost about 1/3 the price of an LCD. For 1/3 the price, you get all the same digital HD features, and a picture that, while not quite as sharp and clear as an LCD, is still far, far better than the best picture you can get on an analog, non-HD TV. IF you don't need the thinness of LCD (or plasma) and want a mid-sized 16:9 HDTV, consider this Toshiba. I think you will be pleased with the picture and the cost/value ratio (<$1150 delivered to your door).
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Happy,
By CCC (Chicago) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Toshiba 34HF84 34" TheaterWide HD-Ready Flat-Screen TV (Electronics)
I researched consumer TV's for several months. I waited for the introduction of this product in August '04 and tracked its development at the Toshiba site. I had some specific space requirements. Toshiba puts their speakers at the bottom of the unit, which was advantageous to me. TV speakers sound fine for general TV viewing, and besides, I use my sound system for DVD's and TV viewing where sound is important to me. But the picture! WOW! I'm feeding the TV HD cable, and the 10 or so HD channels I receive just blew me away. Georgeous sharp picture. All component hook up. Other digital cable (not HD) look good too...but HD is terrific. If you want to get into HD at a reasonble price point and a fabulous picture, you should consider a tube TV. Plasma and LCD are expensive and have their respective issues. This is a great transition TV to the future. Cost $1399. I love it.
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