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Product Dimensions: 14 x 49.8 x 33.2 inches ; 55.1 pounds
Shipping Weight: 67.2 pounds
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
ASIN: B004MFDL3M
Item model number: 55UL610U
Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,679 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

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Enjoy superior 3D viewing with Toshiba's UL610U LED HDTV. Built using Dynamic 3D (Active) LED technology, this TV offers brilliant 2- or 3D visuals* in 1080p full HD*. And thanks to our exclusive 3D Resolution+* solution, it also serves up sharp 3D images* from non-full HD 3D signals.

Our exclusive Quantum Black LED panel creates blacks with more depth and character--plus enhanced highlights--for movies, broadcast programs and more. You'll enjoy better fast-action sports and movies with ClearFrame 480Hz technology. Our CrystalCoat Contrast Enhancer stops light reflections from washing out whatever you're watching. And you'll also be able to socialize, post your creations, download movies and read the news with our NetTV* package with Yahoo! Widgets.

It's draped in an ultrathin metal Blade design with chrome trim, and includes a cool illuminated remote.

Key Features:

Metal Blade Design with Chrome Trim, Ultra-Slim Depth

Through "elegant minimalism," this TV offers style and sophistication that complements the decor of most any room, without overpowering it.

1080p Resolution

Delivering more than just high-definition, the 1080p full HD* output on this TV represents the finest HD picture quality available today. Skin tones, textures and landscapes suddenly seem like real life. Shadows are deeper and richer. Colors pop. Highlights come alive with amazing character. The secret is more pixels. In fact, on a 1920 x 1080 resolution screen, 1080p full HD* content displays over 2,000,000 pixels--a standard 720p HD display less than half that.

ClearScan 480Hz

Based on our innovative ClearFrame 120Hz anti-blur technology, ClearScan 480Hz offers significantly clearer full-motion video compared to 60Hz or even standard 120Hz televisions. ClearScan goes a big step further, multiplying frame rates to create up to a 480Hz effect that reduces any blurring caused by fast-action video. Using advanced computer processing, it improves picture clarity without significantly impacting brightness or adding flicker.

Fine Local Dimming

Local dimming improves black levels and contrast ratios to deliver a better picture. But Toshiba takes that concept a step further by offering Fine Local Dimming on this TV. Conventional local dimming modulates the backlighting in certain areas of the display showing darker elements of the scene. But our Fine Local Dimming has many more dimming zones than average, providing a significantly better picture.

Quantum Black LED Panel

Offers improved static contrast for deeper blacks and a more lifelike picture. And delivers faster response times, which helps get rid of unsightly blurring around fast-moving objects, as seen in high-action scenes, sports and video games. It also provides Fine Local Dimming, for increased dimming zones, and a major improvement in picture quality.

CrystalCoat

Whether viewing in the daytime or at night--with the lights on or off--room conditions can lower the contrast on some television sets, and your enjoyment, too. But CrystalCoat Contrast Enhancer stops ambient room light reflections from washing out TV images, so you'll experience up to 30% better contrast in bright rooms.

Dynamic (Active) 3D*

For the videophile who wants to take movie watching to a whole new dimension, Dynamic 3D* offers the most impressive level of depth and detail of 3D in 1080p full HD.

Active Shutter Glasses

3D footage is shot with two special cameras spaced apart 2.5" to mimic our eyes. When used with our Dynamic 3D TVs, these state-of-the-art glasses deliver dazzling 3D picture quality.

TriVector (2D to 3D Conversion)*

Based on our exclusive Toshiba Chip with Cell algorithms, this proprietary software converts 2D images--from TV programs, movies and video games--into 3D by analyzing individual frames and estimating the depth of each area in the frame process, creating separate stereoscopic 3D images* for the left and right eye.

3D Resolution+*

This innovative technology uses our acclaimed Toshiba Chip with Cell algorithms to deliver sharper 3D images* with non-full HD 3D signals. It also upconverts 480i, 480p, and even 720p content to create a sharper, more detailed picture so that all your standard-def content will look more like HD. Color Correction and RGB Gamma improve brightness, color saturation, contrast and hue. They also calibrate the RGB values of the pixels to the characteristics of your TV, for a sharper look. Plus, Advanced Color Image fine-tunes environmental and character colors--like sky, grass, leaves and skin--to give these images a more natural appearance.

3D Cross-Talk Canceller

This Toshiba technology mitigates any cross talk ghosting to create the clearest possible dynamic 3D images.

AutoView

Because your TV should be bright enough for high-contrast viewing during the day, but not so intense that it strains your eyes at night, Toshiba AutoView takes the hassle out of making those adjustments yourself. It monitors both ambient room light and the incoming video signal, automatically adjusting TV settings to produce an ideal picture in virtually any lighting condition.

Native Mode

Many TV broadcasts, movies and other content are produced in standard-def 480i and 480p or high-def 720p. Depending on the show or your preferences, there are times when you may not want your Toshiba TV to automatically upconvert those signals. Native Mode lets you easily take control. Activated, it displays the image edges many sets lose to normal over-scanning.

Gaming Mode

Lets you enjoy hair-trigger action on your Toshiba TV with a special setting that reduces game controller delay.

Expert Mode

Allows for more precise picture adjustments, creating a totally optimized home theater experience.

NetTV* with Yahoo! Widgets

A suite of Internet apps--YouTube and Facebook, Picasa, Pandora, Twitter, Netflix and more--that let you keep up with friends or the news, browse pictures on the big screen or download the latest blockbuster hits.

Built-in Wi-Fi*

Lets you enjoy convenient in-home connectivity without the cable clutter, and makes it easier to stream* content from your media server or the Internet.

DLNA Certification

Means that this TV is designed to set-up, synch and operate seamlessly with other DLNA electronics you might add to your home entertainment network--including media servers, receivers, DVD players and more.

Audyssey EQ

Improves sound quality through special algorithms that calculate the difference between the original recorded audio level and the level at which it's being played. It combines information from incoming source levels with actual output sound levels in the room, while taking into account human perception and room acoustics too. So you'll experience superior bass response, octave-to-octave balance and surround impressions that are accurate at almost any volume.

HDMI with CEC* and InstaPort

Technology that enables you to easily connect to high-definition video and immersive surround sound in one cable, and control like-equipped home theater components with one remote control. InstaPort dramatically speeds up HDMI switching, reducing the typical five- or six-second responses seen with standard inputs to a fraction of that time.

USB with Video, Music and Photo

Easily connect to your favorite videos, music and photos via USB.

RJ45 Ethernet Port

Clip in a cable and add your Toshiba TV to a home entertainment network. Then get set to enjoy photos, video and other multimedia off your server, or stream movies right from the Internet.

High-Res PC Input

Enables you to enjoy high-definition images when you connect a PC to your Toshiba TV.

VESA Mounting Pattern

A pattern of video industry standardized holes used for mounting to stands or wall, which allows for use of universal mounts when mounting your TV.

* Please visit info.toshiba.com for all legal disclaimers and more information.

Connections

HDMI: 4 (HDMI w/CEC & InstaPort)
Component A/V: 1
Composite A/V: 2
RF (antenna): 1
PC Input: Hi-Res
Digital Audio Output: 1
Analog Audio Output: 1
RJ45 Ethernet Port: 1
USB: 2

What's in the box

TV, stand, remote and batteries, owner's manual.

LCD and LED televisions feature comparison matrix

Series	C110U	E210U	G310U	SL410U	SLV411U	SL415U	SL412U	SL417U	TL515U	UL610U Cinema Series
Technology	LCD			SMALL/MEDIUM LED			LARGE LED		3D LARGE LED
Screen Sizes	32"	40"	55", 46"	32", 24", 19"	32", 24", 19"	32", 24"	55", 46", 40"	55", 46", 42"	55", 47", 42", 32"	65", 55", 46"
Design				Ultra Slim Depth		Ultra Slim Depth	Ultra Slim Depth	Blade Design w/ Chrome Trim, Ultra Slim Depth and Bezel	Hairline Finish w/ Chrome Trim, Ultra Slim Depth	Metal Blade Design w/ Chrome Trim, Ultra Slim Depth
Panel
Resolution	720p	1080p	1080p	720p (24" = 1080p)	720p (24"= 1080p	720p (24" = 1080p)	1080p	1080p	1080p	1080p
Panel Type	LCD	LCD	LCD	LED	LED	LED	LED	LED	LED	LED
Frame Rate	60Hz	60Hz	ClearFrame 120Hz	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz	ClearFrame 120Hz (46"+)	ClearFrame 120Hz	ClearScan 240Hz	ClearScan 480Hz
Backlight Control	DynaLight	DynaLight	DynaLight	DynaLight	DynaLight	DynaLight	DynaLight	DynaLight	Local Dimming	Fine Local Dimming
Panel Level		CineSpeed LCD Panel	CineSpeed LCD Panel				CineSpeed LED Panel	CineSpeed LED Panel	CineSpeed Plus LED Panel	Quantum Black LED Panel
CrystalCoat										CrystalCoat
3D Features
3D Type									Natural (Passive) 3D	Dynamic (Active) 3D
TriVector (2D to 3D Conversion)									TriVector (2D to 3D Conversion)	TriVector (2D to 3D Conversion)
3D Resolution+									3D Resolution+	3D Resolution+
3D Cross Talk Canceller										3D Cross Talk Canceller
Included 3D Glasses									4	2
Video Chasis
CEVO Engine									CEVO Engine	CEVO Engine
AutoView (Ambient Light Sensor)						AutoView		AutoView	AutoView	AutoView
Expert Mode								Expert Mode	Expert Mode	Expert Mode
Convenience
NetTV w/Yahoo! Widgets						NetTV w/Yahoo! Widgets		NetTV w/Yahoo! Widgets	NetTV w/Yahoo! Widgets	NetTV w/Yahoo! Widgets
Built-in Wi-Fi						Built-in Wi-Fi		Built-in Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi
Built-in DVD Player					DVD Combo Player
DLNA Certified						DLNA Certified		DLNA Certified	DLNA Certified	DLNA Certified
Horizon Motion GUI						Horizon Motion GUI		Horizon Motion GUI	Horizon Motion GUI	Horizon Motion GUI
Audio
Sound (Enhancement Circuitry)						Audyssey EQ		Audyssey EQ	Audyssey EQ	Audyssey EQ
Speakers	7W + 7W	7W + 7W	7W + 7W	5W + 5W (32")	5W + 5W ( 32")	5W + 5W (24")	7W + 7W	10W + 10W	10W + 10W	10W + 10W (+Subwoofer 10W)
				3W + 3W (19", 24")	3W + 3W (15", 24")	7W + 7W (32")
JackPack
HDMI Digital Inputs	2 HDMI w/CEC	2 HDMI w/CEC	3 HDMI w/ CEC	2 HDMI w/CEC	2 HDMI w/CEC	3 HDMI w/ CEC (32" = 4 HDMI)	3 HDMI w/ CEC	4 HDMI w/ CEC	4 HDMI w/ CEC	4 HDMI w/ CEC
CEC and InstaPort								HDMI InstaPort	HDMI InstaPort	HDMI InstaPort
USB Port	1 USB w/Music and Photo	1 USB w/Music and Photo	1 USB w/Music and Photo	1 USB w/Music and Photo	1 USB w/Music and Photo	2 USB w/Video, Music and Photo	1 USB w/Music and Photo	2 USB w/Video, Music and Photo	2 USB w/Video, Music and Photo	2 USB w/Video, Music and Photo
RJ45 Ethernet Port						RJ45 Ethernet Port		RJ45 Ethernet Port	RJ45 Ethernet Port	RJ45 Ethernet Port
RS 232 Ready									RS 232 Ready	RS 232 Ready
PC Input	PC Input	Hi-Res PC Input	Hi-Res PC Input	PC Input	PC Input	PC Input	Hi-Res PC Input	Hi-Res PC Input	Hi-Res PC Input	Hi-Res PC Input
Composite	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2

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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful

Toshiba is back in the game with this one November 14, 2011

By Heman K.

I just bought this TV three days ago after two weeks of reading reviews on tv's and shopping and was actually getting tired of reading and looking I think we can sometimes get more confused by reading too many reviews. I had my choice down to two a Sharp 60" and the Samsung smart tv 60" 7000 series. Will I used to buy Toshiba tube tv's and video players and liked them and thought their flat screens just was not there, BUT after looking at Sears, Best Buy, and others and like I said had it down to two I went into one last store here I have not been in awhile and Bamb!! I was shown this new Toshiba cinema series which came in 55 and 65" and home we went with the 55". Wish I would have got the 65 now but all I can say after a few days is I think Toshiba is back in the game with this one, I have not found anything I do not like about this tv yet, I could not turn it off the first night I was up till 4am. The 3D looks good, got the Internet up and watched a Netflix movie and just love this set so far and was on sale for $1649 with four sets of 3D glasses and player for $100 more pkg. The Samsung was $2399 and the sharp was not 3D. Only thing I'm having trouble with is getting my surround sound hooked back up but It's been along time since I moved it to a new tv so may have to call the pros in but going to work on it some more.

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Good TV but not great May 1, 2012

By Edward

First let me say that I have been annoyed for years with the overly critical reviews on TVs in general. I've spent over a year afraid to purchase a TV in the past simply due to details that I learn aren't even noticeable. My last TV was the Toshiba 55sv670u and I loved every aspect of it. The picture blew me away. It had bad reviews that scared me, still bought it and thought those people were crazy 5 minutes after plugging it in! It died after 2 years and decided to replace it with another "better" TV. My choice after a ton of research was the Toshiba 55ul610u. I have to say that I am somewhat disappointed when comparing it to the quality of my older TV. It's not a terrible TV, just a little let down since it is newer technology from what I am used to. I just expected a total "wow" once it was set up.

The picture is a bit grainy. To most will probably go unnoticed. I do need to stress that it is very mild. You'll probably only notice it because I mentioned it and you're looking for it! I notice it more in the background rather than the focal point of what's going on. The "Clearscan 480hz" is not as smooth as my older "Clearscan 240hz". Again, not bad but if you have lots going on in the screen you'll catch a mild blur... for example, an explosion in the upper left of the screen with a man running in the lower right will yield a very slight blur to everything else. It's nothing major but I am comparing my experience to what I was used to with an older TV. Most people aren't going to be looking at the background while there's an explosion and someone running! It's like this television focuses on the main activity and quality of the background stuff suffers a tad bit... I know that's probably not possible in fact, but that's what it looks like. Everything looks like you're watching a soap opera. If you don't know what I mean, with any TV turn on a regular program then switch channels to a soap opera. It could even be that the screen is so darn accurate that my eye is catching every detail that couldn't be seen in a lesser TV.

The sound is less than acceptable. Understand most flat screens are barely 2 or 3 inches thick. That's not much space for a speaker to create quality sound... you'll find lesser sound quality with any flat screen TV and it's really annoying to read all the reviews from people that are obviously expecting home theater sound from 2 tiny speakers. If you're anything like me, I have the home theater fired up any time I am watching a movie. If I'm serious enough to buy a 55" TV, I'm serious enough to have a sound system for the full experience. I just think this TV sounds like 2 speakers in a plastic box when watching regular television. The last Toshiba didn't sound cheap... again, wasn't blow you away sound but it didn't have me constantly checking the sound settings to see if there was anything I could do to improve it. I still can't find the "advanced eq settings" it's advertised to have.

The 3D is just cool. It does take your eyes a minute or two to adjust to the glasses. The first 30 seconds, I hated it then my eyes adjusted a little and was amazed. It's not like other TV's that look like a bunch of layers. If there's a rock sitting there, it looks like a rock that you could reach out and pick up. Other TV's I've seen don't appear to have the ability to round things off and give it a "real" look. Now the 2D to 3D conversion is a bit of a waste. It's such a minimal effect that you just feel stupid sitting there with the glasses on. I spent a while questioning whether or not there was any difference even with the depth setting at maximum.

I will say it's still a good TV. The blacks are black, the whites are white and there's no fading from the edges to the center. It's all there but compared to my last Toshiba, it just doesn't blow me away like the last one did.

The pros are a great 3D experience. That aspect of the TV was really surprising in a good way. The TV looks really nice on the wall. You have true blacks and true whites. There's no blotches or gray areas like other TV's. The edge's are just as accurate as the center when looking at color. Then lets face it, this is a HUGE 3D TV for less than $2000. Others that I looked at in stores lacked much more of the important stuff for a lot more money.

The cons are a slightly less than "blow me away". I'm sure I am being overly critical, because I am used to a different TV by the same maker that appeared superior to me. I'll get used to the "soap opera" look but wasn't expecting that to be my initial reaction when setting up the TV. The sound is kind of a joke. Make sure you have some sort of external sound equipment. Don't waste your time with the 2D to 3D conversion... to me it's more of an advertising feature rather than a practical one.

Overall, most people will never even see the imperfections I am pointing out (other than the sound quality). You're probably not going to find a better TV for the money. I chose this one over many that were priced $500-$1000 more. This could very well be a TV with such a perfect picture that you see imperfections from movies and broadcast that the producers never expected you to see... meaning it's flaws in the movie rather than the TV's quality. I'm giving it 4 stars simply because I really can't tell if the "soap opera" look is a flaw or the result of an overly accurate picture... and the sound quality is pretty poor.

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Great TV February 21, 2012

By trisha

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I LOVE this television! The picture quality is wonderful. The 3D is excellent also. I didn't realize that a tv picture good be this good. It is super thin and light for the size also.

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Toshiba 55UL610U Cinema Series 55-Inch 1080p 480 Hz Local Dimming 3D LED-LCD HDTV with Net TV, Black

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Product Details

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From the Manufacturer

Key Features:

Metal Blade Design with Chrome Trim, Ultra-Slim Depth

1080p Resolution

ClearScan 480Hz

Fine Local Dimming

Quantum Black LED Panel

CrystalCoat

Dynamic (Active) 3D*

Active Shutter Glasses

TriVector (2D to 3D Conversion)*

3D Resolution+*

3D Cross-Talk Canceller

AutoView

Native Mode

Gaming Mode

Expert Mode

NetTV* with Yahoo! Widgets

Built-in Wi-Fi*

DLNA Certification

Audyssey EQ

HDMI with CEC* and InstaPort

USB with Video, Music and Photo

RJ45 Ethernet Port

High-Res PC Input

VESA Mounting Pattern

Connections

What's in the box

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