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Toshiba launches the new REGZA SV series (27/3/2009) Toshiba UK Ltd today crowned the unveiling of its biggest-ever REGZA range with the launch of the new REGZA SV series - the most advanced Toshiba LCD TV model ever to launch into the UK market. The new REGZA SV series is squarely aimed at consumers who demand the best in LCD TV technology. The range is the first-ever to combine Toshiba's Resolution+ technology, Active Vision M200HD picture processing and an LED backlight - delivering extremely high quality images to satisfy even the most demanding of viewers. Available in 46" and 55" sizes, the new REGZA SV range features a premier version of Toshiba's new 'Deep Lagoon' design theme, which sees the exterior screen sitting flush with the front of the TV frame. The effect is created by a Full Crystal Panel that sits over the front of the TV, creating a unique design effect while also improving contrast and colour ratios. The frame itself is a stunning gloss black with gradual colour gradation fading to white on the outer extremities to create a tapered effect. Advanced imaging technology The SV series is Toshiba's first ever UK model to include an RGB LED backlight, providing an increased colour gamut to deliver striking, vivid images. By utilising local dimming functionality , each panel will be able to provide brighter highlights and deeper shadows by intensifying or dimming backlights in corresponding areas - enhancing the viewing experience with stunning quality images with highly accurate colour reproduction. The inclusion of an LED backlight also offers dynamic contrast ratio of an incredible 2,000,000:1, with 10 Bit processing creating a palette of over a billion colours to completely eliminate banding. As with other high-end Toshiba models in 2009's range, the REGZA SV series is powered by the new MetaBrain engine - a single chip solution capable of managing a number of innovative technologies simultaneously, including Resolution+, Active Vision processing, H.264/DVB-C support, and an innovative AutoView mode that allows consumers to enjoy optimum picture settings, regardless of content and room conditions. Toshiba's Active Vision M200HD compliments the LED backlight by combining 100Hz technology with intelligent backlight scanning to create ultra smooth motion flow, similar to 200Hz technology. Images are broken up into specific segments and black sections introduced into intermediate frames, which are quickly refreshed in tandem to provide efficiently managed, fast-moving images with no image judder. The implementation of this technology ensures that images are sharp and smooth, regardless of whatever is on display, with results on par with native 200Hz systems. Combined with LED backlighting technology, Active Vision M200HD provides Toshiba's clearest, smoothest picture to date. The SV range also features Toshiba's Resolution+ technology, which is designed to be the bridge between a standard definition source - such as a television broadcast or DVD - and the HD resolution screen. The technology works by using a powerful processor to review the adjacent areas of an image, picking out similar waveforms and combining pixel information to enhance edge detail within the picture. The result is a sharper and more defined image, much closer to high-definition standard. Integrated Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) technology allows users to network the SV and pair it with their PC wirelessly, enabling access to the PCs functions and storage using the TV's remote control. DLNA technology makes it easy for consumers to share content with friends or associates, even when the PC is in use by somebody else. By simply using the remote control, hard drive storage can be accessed seamlessly, creating the possibility for consumers to view photos, videos and music at the touch of a button. An innovative AutoView feature enhances image quality by measuring room conditions and content in tandem and adjusting the image appropriately. Both natural and artificial lighting conditions are taken into account and constantly analysed against the actual content being played, meaning that images are always suited to immediate room conditions. In bright conditions, for example, AutoView will darken the backlight to the optimum setting for the surroundings, while in dark conditions the panel will be lightened without affecting overall colour reproduction. Intelligent audio The new REGZA ZV series also launches with Dolby Volume, a highly intelligent audio technology that ensures that audio levels remain constant across all types of content, programmes and inputs. The inclusion of Dolby Volume means consumers will now be able to change the channel without having to adjust volume levels, while the higher audio levels normally employed in advertising commercials will be controlled automatically and maintained at the levels set by the user. Dolby volume also ensures that depth of sound is retained at low volume, ensuring that no intricate detail is ever lost, with audio remaining deep and clear at all times. Dolby Digital Plus technology also provides instant compatibility with existing Dolby Digital sound systems. Both models feature full 1920x1080p HD resolution panels, providing full support for HD broadcasts and pre-recorded HD content. Toshiba's Game Mode feature is also included within, ensuring gamers do not suffer potential controller response lag by providing a dedicated link between the console and the TV. 1:1 pixel mapping ensures that all content is correctly displayed on screen as intended, without any information loss at the outer edges. The complete ZV series features 4xHDMI inputs across the board, providing consumers with the multiple connectivity to the latest DVD players, HD camcorders and games consoles. The HDMI inputs within the ZV series also feature InstaPort technology, which significantly reduces delay when a HDMI source is accessed - ensuring content appears on the screen immediately as the HDMI input is selected. A dedicated PC Input also allows users to connect to personal computers, and the new SV series is also capable of MP3 audio and DivX video playback via USB. DivX content can also be upscaled using Resolution+, with further support for flash media also extending to SD memory cards, allowing consumers to instantly view JPEG images from a digital camera. The complete REGZA SV range features an integrated Digital Tuner as standard, allowing users to access digital TV services such as Freeview without an additional set-top box. All models also feature an energy saving ECO panel, ensuring that energy consumption is kept to a minimum without effecting performance. A full power-down switch is also included, allowing users to completely switch off their sets without relying on standby. Toshiba REGZA SV series - top-line specifications The new Toshiba REGZA RV series will be available in April 2009.
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