Reviews of the Toshiba 42H81
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CNET Review
The Good: Great picture; comprehensive connectivity; video processing with 3:2 pull-down; excellent color decoding; reasonable price.
The Bad: New 540p video processing isn't ideal for use with progressive-scan DVD players.
The Bottom Line: This is one of the best small, entry-level, HD-ready, rear-projection TVs available.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 82/100. Comparing these reviews to 181089 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 76/100 = Good.
Manufacturer: Toshiba
Part number: 42H81
General
- Product Type 42 in Rear projection TV
- Series TheaterWide
- Video Interface S-Video, Component, Composite
- Width 39.3 in
- Depth 18.1 in
- Height 46.6 in
- Weight 132.3 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
- Enclosure Material Plastic
Display
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Technology Projection
- Projection Display Technology CRT
- CRT Type Power Focus HD
- Display Format 1080i
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Horizontal Resolution 1600 lines
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes TheaterWide
- Viewing Angle 160 degrees
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Favorites List Qty 18
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm/Medium/Cool)
- Additional Features Channel labeling, Black level expander, Video noise reduction, Dynamic focus circuitry, Vertical edge correction, Velocity modulation scanning, Intelligent Digital Scan Conversion (IDSC), ColorStream Pro Progressive/Component Video Inputs
TV Tuner
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Analog Channel Presets 181
- Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-125
- MTS Stereo Yes
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
- dbx Noise Reduction Yes
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Program Guide Features Speed Surf
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
- Closed Captioning on Mute Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Features Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SBS, SRS 3D Sound
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 30 Watt
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
- Driver Details Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Full-range driver - 4.75 in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Variable audio output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Center channel audio input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x RF output ( F connector ) - Rear
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Integrated
- Power Consumption Operational 192 Watt
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Picture tube (CRT) - 2 years
User Opinions
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