One more announcement by Toshiba over at CEDIA yesterday – they’ve introduced two new Cinema Series Pro flagship models to their REGZA line of Premium LCD Television sets. The new sets are the 42LZ196 and the 47LZ196.

The Cinema Series Pro line features:

  • PixelPure Hi-Bitâ„¢ 12-Bit digital video processing
  • features CineSpeedâ„¢ LCD panels
  • Response times of 8ms or less
  • Viewing angles of 176 degrees
  • Support for Toshiba’s new ColorMaster Pro color management system
  • Comes with ATSC/QAM digital tuning
  • PC Input, dual HDMI inputs
  • CableCard slot
  • TV Guide On Screen
  • Supports THINCâ„¢ RJ-45 network capability allowing consumers to connect the TV to a PC and view JPEG picture files, or listen to MP3 files, using the TV remote
  • Includes Toshiba SoundStrip speaker technology
  • Supports SRS WOW and Virtual Dolby technology
  • Comes with 6 item illuminated home theater universal remote control

Both models will come out this month. The 42LZ196 will retail for $3399.99 while the 47LZ196 will retail for $4599.99.

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CEDIA, DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 14, 2006

TOSHIBA ADDS NEW CINEMA SERIES PROâ„¢ FLAGSHIP MODELS TO REGZAâ„¢ LINE OF PREMIUM LCD TVS

Cinema Series Pro LCD TVs offer 1080p Full HD resolution, advanced PixelPure Hi-Bitâ„¢ 12-bit digital video processing, fast CineSpeedâ„¢ LCD Panel technology, new sleek high-gloss black cabinetry, and innovative picture enhancement technology to set a new standard for Toshiba and the Industry

At the CEDIA show today, Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C. (”Toshiba”) announced the addition of two new, state-of-the-art Cinema Series Pro models to its premium line of REGZA LCD TVs. Cinema Series Pro models represent the highest quality high definition TVs in Toshiba’s line, and set the new standard for consumers who demand the best in TV technology.

“Cinema Series Pro is designed to set the new standard for premium HDTV,” said Scott Ramirez, Vice President of Marketing. “Its spectacular 1080p full HD picture quality is truly second to none, and the new high-gloss black cabinetry makes a bold statement in any room. In both performance and design, Cinema Series Pro will become the one to watch.”

Toshiba Cinema Series Pro – Best Class in Design and Performance
As part of the REGZA line, Cinema Series Pro models feature the new PixelPure Hi-Bitâ„¢ 12-Bit digital video processing with 4,096 levels of gradation for 16 times the gradation levels of standard 8-bit systems, and cleaner, more natural images. They also include new CineSpeedâ„¢ LCD panels with a fast response speed of 8ms or less and a wide 176 degree viewing angle, as well as Toshiba’s new ColorMaster Proâ„¢ color management system. ColorMaster Pro provides hue, saturation and brightness control of six individual colors, plus three user-selectable colors, to create deep natural colors for increased depth and more realistic images. Cinema Series Pro models also include Toshiba’s new Native Mode, which provides clean 1080p pixel-for-pixel display without any scaling or overscanning.

Cinema Series Pro models come equipped with ATSC/QAM digital tuning, which enables the sets to receive both digital terrestrial and digital cable-in-the-clear broadcasts. In addition, the new models offer complete jack packs that include a PC Input and dual HDMIâ„¢ inputs for a direct digital connection to an A/V source device such as a digital cable box or satellite receiver. Cinema Series Pro models also include Discrete IR codes with an IR pass-through port, and an IR Input port for system integration.

Toshiba Cinema Series Pro LCD TVs also include a CableCARDâ„¢ slot and TV Guide On Screen® for digital cable ready (DCR) capability and HD Window POP. These models also feature Toshiba’s innovative THINCâ„¢ RJ-45 network capability, allowing consumers to connect the TV to a PC and view their JPEG picture files, or listen to their MP3 audio files, using only the TV remote.

Cinema Series Pro models feature exclusive and striking high-gloss black cabinetry that brings elegance and style to any living room. As part of the Cinema Series® line, the two new models include Toshiba’s unrivaled SoundStripâ„¢ speaker technology, enabling modern compact cabinetry without sacrificing big home theater sound. Cinema Series Pro sets also include SRS® WOWâ„¢ and Virtual Dolby® technology offering superior sound quality that gives the user the feeling of using a surround sound system without having one. Both TVs come equipped with Toshiba’s new 6-item Illuminated home theater universal remote control.

Expected Pricing and Expected Availability
42LZ196 ($3,399.99, September 2006)
47LZ196 ($4,599.99, September 2006)

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