Toshiba 34HF83 34" TheaterWide HD-Ready TV with PURE Flat Screen

Toshiba's state-of-the-art, high-definition-ready 34HF83 TV is poised to render vivid, detailed images from DVD players, digital TV set-top boxes, digital satellite systems, cable television boxes--you name it. It boasts not only two high-definition component-video inputs, but also a digital video interface (DVI) for a direct digital connection with your HD set-top box or HD satellite receiver. And it's stocked to the gills with picture-enhancing technologies.

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. Meanwhile, Dynamic Quadruple Focus improves edge and corner focus so you can enjoy legible text and graphics even at the outside of the screen.

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 switch) circuitry identifies original film-based content from DVDs, then reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material.

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 10-watts-per-channel 34HF83 offers a little something--well, a lot of something--extra in the bass department: Toshiba's Sub-Bass System (SBS), which heightens the impact of low-frequency audio, and a built-in, 13-watt CYCLONE subwoofer to conserve floor space while making sure you feel it in your bones when the T-Rex stomps its way across your screen. Meanwhile, SRS WOW combines 3D Sound (simulated surround sound from any stereo audio) with TruBass (yet another low-frequency enhancement) and Focus (which clarifies voices).

Starting to sound complicated? Don't sweat it. Toshiba's QuickConnect guide walks you through the connection of an antenna or cable box, your initial channel scan, and other setup functions.

What's in the Box
Television, remote control, batteries, user's manual, warranty information.

Product Description
Toshiba has set the standard for color television performance-whether you're creating the ultimate home theatre experience or simply looking for a TV for the kids' bedroom, Toshiba has a television to meet your every need. For everything from impressive projection televisions to compact portables, you can count on Toshiba to dazzle you with the utmost in picture quality, audio enhancements, and convenient, easy-to-use features.PRODUCT FEATURES:Microfilter Advanced CRT Color Technology provides extremely accurate color purity by assigning individual color filters to each phosphor array on the surface of the CRT;FST Pure CRT features a flat-glass viewing surface, which lets you see more picture from a greater ranger of angles, with less light reflection compared to a traditional radius CRT;Lavender Shadow Mask prevents internal light deflection, heightens contrast, and improves focus and brightness;3: 2 Pulldown Detection and Compensation creates proper reconstruction of film-based content (24 fps) on video and eliminates artifacts and jagged edges caused by improper processing;Dynamic Quadruple Focus provides superior detail focus and increased picture performance for large-screen and flat picture tubes.

No, that person is correct. The new model (34hf84) has an MSRP of $1399 and should be out soon. And yes it is smaller (width-wise) but only due to the speakers being under the screen (as opposed to being on the sides of the screen).

The only reason I won't be buying the 34hf83 is because it will not fit my entertainment center (it's too wide with the speaker on the side) so I will be buying the 34hf84 (which will fit perfectly) as soon as it is available.

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review below completly bogus   June 16, 2004
5 out of 12 found this review helpful

the review below is for a 4:3 model! the person is posting that they are having bowing putting their 4:3 into 16:9 i.e. they have a 4:3.

The person right below that says this model is discontinued and new model is $1399...LOL they are talking about a much much smaller model (again non widescreen if you compair non widescreen to widescreen models of same diagonal they are alwyas 1/3 to 40% cheaper!)!

Ignore the sour grapes reviews about diffrent products when it is literally impossible for this product to have a conversion problem when it doesn't need to convert! Also ignore reviews with bgus prices


Toshiba Flat screen TVs   June 15, 2004
5 out of 11 found this review helpful

I purchased the 36 inch Toshiba HDTV. However, the picture set up is not good. The pictures bows from the center to the edges. A straight line towards the top or bottom of the screen noticebly bends to the corners. It becomes even more noticable in the HDTV 16x9 mode. I have had it serviced by one Toshiba authorized repair shop. The service technician told me there was nothing he could do after bringing it into their shop. I will try other repair shops, for $1400 the picture should be perfect. If I had purchased locally I would return the TV, but Amazon does not allow returns on large TVs.
The final word from Amazon customer service and Toshiba: I have spoken with the Toshiba technical support and they have informed me that this is a normal occurance and that the bow affect you are experiancing is a common in this type of TV and that it is within their specifications.

Therefore, the Toshiba 36HF73 36" Flat-Screen HD TV is not defective and we will not be able to offer further assistance or allow the TV to be returned for a refund.