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is abandoning the CRT RPTV line this year (2006). For an SED 2007 update please
review the current SED situation on the corresponding section.
In February 2006, Toshiba announced in Japan “REGZA” their new brand name to be
used on all of Toshiba’s flat-panel TVs that incorporate the company’s proprietary
“PixelPure” high-bit image processing technology. Initially the name would be
applicable to LCD panels (which use PixelPure, plasmas do not).
In the plan, 11 LCD panels will be introduced on March 1 in Japan between 26” and
47” using the REGZA name. The use of the “Cinema
Series” naming for selected products does not interfere with
using REGZA naming for PixelPure products.
SED, using the PixelPure technology, would be expected to
also use the REGZA naming when the first SED products
are out later in 2006, but it was not confirmed by Toshiba.
Four new models on the new WLT66 series (shown)
TTM Apr 06, 2 x HDMI/HDCP inputs, 2 x SCART and a
Component video input, integrated digital tuner, "Active
Vision LCD picture processing technology for increased
detail, color, contrast, and movement.
32” and 37”
42” 1920x1080
47” 1920x1080, slim-line speaker system on the bottom
May 06
The company announced their REGZA models in five levels, including REGZA, REGZA
LCDVD, REGZA XHD, Cinema Series REGZA LCD and Cinema Series REGZA XHD. All
REGZA models have 176 degree viewing angles, ATSC/QAM digital tuning, jack packs
with PC and HDMI inputs, and black and sliver cabinet designs.
Toshiba’s 2006/07 TV line includes 20 LCD TVs, including the new REGZA models
with sizes from 26W inches to 47W inches, TheaterWide and protected step-up
Cinema Series, said Scott Ramirez, Toshiba television marketing VP. The REGZA
term applies also to the “LCDVD” series — combination LCD TV/DVD products.
Top-of the-line REGZA “XHD” sets are 1920 by 1,080p, have CableCARD slot, TV
Guide On Screen program guide, dual HDMI inputs, “HD Window” picture-out-ofpicture
function and Toshiba’s “Native Mode 1,080p,” which turns off scaling or overscanning
processes.
42” 42HL196 $3,000, TTM Jul 06
Cinema Series REGZA models offer special high-gloss black finish cosmetics with
SoundStrip speaker technology for reduced cabinet size, and a ColorMaster color
management system which provides hue, saturation and brightness control of six
individual colors, and a new six-item home theater remote control.
37” 37LX196 $2,600, TTM Jul 06
42” 42LX196 $3,300, TTM Jul 06, REGZA XHD 1080p
47” 47LX196 $4,500, TTM Aug 06
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