Toshiba 32C100U 32-Inch 720p

Attractively intended and offering 720p high definition looking at, the feature packed, cheap 32 inch Toshiba 32C100U LCD HDTV 31.5 inch diagonal screen size gives an array of entertainment alternatives that is great for many rooms in your home.

Toshiba’s C100U Series HDTV with 720p high def resolution.

The nice front panel gradation of Toshiba’s Horizon design see bigger image.

DynaLight automatically changes the backlight intensity depending on the image content. Perfect for use as your major TV, the C100U Series features Toshiba’s DynaLight dynamic backlight control for deeper black levels, and two HDMI digital inputs for simple high quality connection to cable/satellite boxes, DVD players and more. It is also a great choice for kids and family rooms with the C100U’s Gaming Mode, which offers reduced game control delay and improved reaction time. And the Photo Frame capability with Auto Slide Show is particularly useful in bedrooms, dens, and kitchens. Boasting a slimming tapered bezel and nice front panel gradation, the new Horizon design creates a more modern, elegant look that also matches Toshiba’s black glossy Horizon designed laptops. Other features are MP3 playback via the integrated USB port, a PC input, and a removable stand. Key Features 720p HD resolution 1366 x 768 pixels 60Hz screen refresh rate CineSpeed LCD panel with a fast answer speed needed for cleaner high action home theater pictures. A large looking at angle assures that you will have the best seat in the house. DynaLight Backlight Control utilizes advanced image processing to monitor the light of each video frame, and change the backlight intensity therefore. This precision creates seamless transitions with deep blacks for increased detail and depth analysis. Photo Frame capability lets this HDTV to act as both a TV and a digital photo frame. You may be able to showcase your beloved memories as a clear, crisp slide show on the high resolution TV screen all controlled with just the TV remote. Gaming Mode takes the gaming experience to a new level by decreasing game control delay, giving the player improved reaction time and a more realistic playing experience. This is great when used with liked gaming consoles, or with PC games using the TVs PC Input. Built in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning lets for tuning of standard cable channels also as off air digital transmits, also to digital “cable in the clear” transmits. Native Mode restores the size of the picture by the 3 5 % that’s usually lost throughout the normal over scanning that occurs on conventional sets. Cinema Mode 24 fps 3:2 Pulldown: This HDTV performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, too a useful feature for watching progressive scan movie programs in their native 24 frame format. To adapt 24 frames per second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated, 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant info to display a frame accurate picture. Color Temperature Control enables you to change white balance to accomplish the best TV picture possible in any looking at environment, or simply change the picture to match your personal tastes. The “Warm” setting delivers a redder image that’s ideal for display in a dimly lit room, while “Medium” and “Cool” supply a progressively bluer image for the best picture as room light levels are increased. Three TheaterWide modes are ideal for showing HDTV signals also as improved for widescreen TV DVDs. TheaterWide 1: Letterboxed image is digitally extended 33 % horizontally and vertically. Useful for reproducing Academy Standard 1.85:1 formatted software. TheaterWide 2: Letterboxed image is extended 33 % horizontally and 42 % vertically. Especially of use if looking at narrow letterboxed pictures first filmed in Panavision or CinemaScope. TheaterWide 3: Letterboxed image is extended 33 % horizontally and 24 % vertically. May be utilized when showing letterboxed pictures that integrate narrow bands at the top and bottom of the picture. MP3 audio and JPEG image playback via USB port on the side. REGZA LINK HDMI CEC lets peripheral AV devices like a DVD player to be controlled by the remote control. Bottom mounted invisible speakers integrated into stylish Horizon bezel design 20 Watts total power, 10W + 10W. Dolby Digital and DTS compatible with digital optical audio output. Channel Browser lets you to easily scan through the last 32 channels you viewed, with screen pictures for the last five channels displayed, by channel, by favorites, and by input, at the touch of a button. Channel Labeling lets you to put station call letters on the screen with the station numbers, so you generally know what channel you are watching Input labeling enables you to name the individual inputs to indicate handling, like “DVD Player” instead of having them display as just “HDMI 1″ and “HDMI 2″. Removable stand for wall mounting 200mm x 200mm VESA mounting pattern Warranty: 1 year restricted warranty on parts and labor

The C100U’s jack pack. Connections HDMI: two HDMI CEC Component: one Composite A/V: one RF antenna: one PC input 15 pin, D Sub: one with 3.5mm jack audio input audio output: one optical Analog audio input: two pair for each part and composite video input USB: one side Dimensions TV with stand: 31.56 x 22.72 x 9.65 inches WxHxD, 24.3 pounds TV without stand: 31.56 x 20.77 x 3.52 inches WxHxD, 23 pounds What size TV should you get? What is in the Box C100U Series HDTV, remote control with batteries, removable stand, printed owner’s manual Toshiba 2010 REGZA HDTV Comparison Series: C100U LCD CV100U LCD E200U LCD G300U LCD UX600U LED Models: 19C100U 19″
22C100U 22″
26C100U 26″
32C100U 32″ 19CV100U 19″
22CV100U 22″
26CV100U 26″
32CV100U 32″ 32E200U 32″
37E200U 37″
40E200U 40″ 40G300U 40″
46G300U 46″
55G300U 55″ 40UX600U 40″
46UX600U 46″
55UX600U 55″ Resolution 720p
720p 1080p Full HD 1080p Full HD 1080p Full HD LED backlighting PixelPure 5G
Video processor Resolution+
Upscaling AutoView
Ambient light sensor 120Hz ClearFrame HDMI input two 1 on side two 1 on side four 1 on side four 1 on side four 2 on side HDMI InstaPort
Fast switching Component input
Y, PB, PR one one one one one Composite input one one two two one PC input USB one one one one two SD Card slot Network capability Ethernet Ethernet + Wi Fi MP3 and JPEG
Playback Integrated DVD Player Energy Star 19″ and 22″ models 19″ and 22″ models Learn More
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
With standard definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers could feel comfy watching a set from a distance of three to six times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you may sit closer to a bigger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you may be able to sit anywhere from 1.5 to three times the screen size in inches for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you may be able to figure out the size HDTV you may want to get. Minimum size = looking at distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

96 of 99 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars An Excellent HDTV for a small budget and techies and non techies alike!,
May 12, 2010
By&nbsp,Flynn “flynn” Houston, TX United States See all my reviews This review is from: Toshiba 32C100U 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV Black Gloss Electronics This is my 1st HDTV, but not the 1st I have had experience with. I was not sure what to expect with it when I hooked it up but I’m not at all unhappy with this TV.

My major uses for this TV include:
HD Gaming Xbox 360
SD Gaming Wii, PS2
And DVDs

Usability:
The remote is easy to read and easy to use. It is far more simplified than my last television’s remote and easy to get at what I want to. It is easy to set the Input channels: TV, Video out, Colorstream HD the channel for the composite hook ups, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, and PC. You have the choice of six ways to display what is on screen, which is useful when switching between game consoles that are HD to one that’s a bit older and displays in non Progressive SD.

Screen Quality and Clarity:
The screen displays BEAUTIFULLY, crisply, and cleanly. The reaction time and contrast is good just looking at it with a discerning eye. My HD video games play really well and if I am playing RPG’s or a fast paced FPS games, everything comes out clear, crisp, and with no artifacts when the picture is moving fast. DVDs display sharply and obviously and I do not have to squint or toy with the contrast to make anything out, in darker games or movies.
Another great thing about this TV is that you must move at odd angles, on occasion nearly totally facing the side to get a big loss in looking at quality. You do not have to sit straight across from it to get the only good picture, on occasion I sit on the floor some front of the TV looking up at it and it is still clear and perfect. If you are pressed for space like I’m, this is a great TV.


Sound:
It’s a bit tinnier than my last set’s bombastic sound but it is still great without an added speaker system. The volume is really good, and it sounds gorgeous for the sounds of my 360 games. With or without a home theater speaker system, it sounds great.


All in all, this is a GREAT SET, doubly if you’re wanting to have BANG FOR YOUR BUCK.
I am a regular DVD watcher and hardcore gamer and this perfectly suits my needs, also as my family who just like to use it to watch TV.

The ONLY gripes I have with it are that I wish that it had another part cable hook up and another composite cable hook up, but it is good for what I am using it for now.

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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of five stars Perfect TV for PS3,
September 10, 2010
By&nbsp,lost w/o LOST See all my reviews Verified PurchaseWhat’s this? This review is from: Toshiba 32C100U 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV Black Gloss Electronics General:

I bought this TV to replace my dear Toshiba CRT HDTV. I was a bit worried about the fact that Toshiba doesn’t like to post the contrast percentage also as their answer time, but I knew that my CRT had a great picture and thought I could give this TV a chance. I’m happy that I did. 1st this isn’t a high end TV so consequently the picture quality is certainly not going to blow you away. The picture is decent though and has correct color and works well for all types of viewing: HD sports nbc football, TV programs HD and cable tv, Blu ray LOST, and PC actually a mac hooked up through the HDMI. Where this TV really shines is the features, particularly if you own a PS3.

Features:
This TV only displays 720p 1366×768, like most 720p LCD’s but you’re able to input 1080p so that the TV down scales to 768 lines from 1080 lines of resolution to get you a great looking picture. This TV also accepts the 24hz 1080p signal from a PS3 or another blu ray player to get you the closest experience to film quality which this TV does a decent enough job handling this conversion, but to be honest there isn’t a whole lot of difference between having the 24hz on or off on the PS3. The Regza link is awesome. I have a PS3 hooked up through a Sony HDMI receiver the link controls the receiver power and volume with the TV remote it also controls the PS3 playback and XMB menu. Just the link allowed me to go from three remotes to watch blu ray to only one and lets me to switch back to watching cable only using the TV remote I should note that I unscrambled cable, no cable box.

Picture:
The contrast percentage is certainly helped by the dynalight feature that locally dims parts of the picture that are black but you’ll still have to tweak the backlight settings based on weather your lights are on or off. The major problem with the picture is black scenes in movies in a bright room. The dynalight helps to keep blacks black, but it could help to have two picture settings that were user defined for lights on and lights off, because the movie picture setting is pretty much useless unless you’re lucky enough that it works for your setup. Also I noticed the TV has trouble going from black to white in fast cuts in movies. You may be able to see pixels that go from really black to really bright are struggling to keep up with the rest of the picture. The picture quality is good for a TV at this price. I fought to get a LCD TV because I hated the pixelation that I noticed on all of my friends Televisions that adopted LCD and Plasma early. This TV has verly little pixelation, the picture is sharp and has spot on colors. For cable and OTA signals the cable clear helps to make pictures look smooth and clear. I own the 1st five seasons of lost on Blu ray and this is the most beautiful it has ever looked.

Gaming:
As you may guessed I’m more of a movie buff than video gamer, but games are vital. I have played some games and I must say the gaming mode is for real. I played Gran Turismo five prologue and the picture was perfect and experienced no obvious lag. Don’t be perplexed the gaming mode isn’t just another view setting, it turns off all the needless processing to let there to be less lag between the gaming system and the display. My CRT was perfect for gaming, CRT’s are great because there’s no lag, and this LCD does it is best to imitate the little to no lag CRT.

Sound:
Let’s face it TV speakers aren’t going to blow you away. So this TV is pretty average. Where it really excels is it is capability to work with a linked receiver. It knows when I switch to my PS3 to let the receiver do it is thing and when I am watching cable the TV tells the receiver to switch to the TV input. Also any audio input on the TV is passed on to the optical digital output. The sound coming through the receiver is great and the intelligence of the input switching through the link is so much better than just having a common remote.

Final Thoughts:
This TV won’t be the center part of a demo quality home theater set up, but at the price it’s good at what it does. Which is display great HD for a 32inch TV. The great thing about this TV is it gives all the functionality without charging you extra for bells and whistles that won’t improve your experience.

Pros:
Regza Link for HDMI controls PS3 and HDMI Receivers
Dynalight helps contrast ratio
Decent picture for all resources.
24hz input compatibility for Blu ray
1080p input compatibility to get all 768 lines of resolution on TV
Gaming Mode
Good Value

Cons:
Black to white answer time may be better.
Only one set of user defined picture settings.
TV Sound alone is sub par for this price range.

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40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of five stars Great product for the price,
August 7, 2010
By&nbsp,taran See all my reviews Verified PurchaseWhat’s this? This review is from: Toshiba 32C100U 32 Inch 720p LCD HDTV Black Gloss Electronics This has two HDMI inputs, not three as stated in the Technical Details section. I have been using this TV for just over three months average six hours daily and it worked nicely. The picture quality is good and the side looking at angle is big. The input signals used for looking at DVD movies have been Standard meaning and High meaning, and both have been really acceptable. The TV also performs well as a computer monitor, with totally no ‘ghosting’ of pictures when playing games, without using the Gaming Mode function. The sound is adequate for a small room or a calm environment. Out of the box, no modifications to picture settings has been needed for looking at DVD movies. There are presets available for Sports, Movies, PC etc. The TV advanced features for picture modifications which are really great, as they give the user lots of choices separately from the presets. All in all, this TV is worth the price.

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