42ZV555D & 42ZV555D out soon?

[JohnKen]

With the demise of the narrow bezel TOSHIBA 40ZF355 & 46ZF355 - there appears to be an upcoming release to the European Market of the TOSHIBA 42ZV555 & 42ZV55D - the first out with the resolution+ technology. I hope it comes to the UK soon!

This is a translated link to a German site - price EURO 1100 for the 42" = direct conversion(!) £864.

Translated version of http://www.idealo.de/preisvergleich/OffersOfProduct/1206642_-42zv555d-toshiba.html

The spec looks very good.

Translated:
TFT LCD TV / Screen Size: 107 cm / Screen Size: 42 inches / Screen Format: 16:9 / Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Pixels /
contrast ratio (dynamic): 30.000:1
Response time: 8 ms
viewing angle (H / V): 178/178 °
Brightness: 500 cd / m² /
Series: Toshiba REGZA / HD-Ready / Full HD / 24p / 100Hz technology
Colors: 10 bits
digital tuner DVB-T
Connectors: HDMI x3 , SCART x2, S-Video, YUV, audio output (RCA), Digital Audio Out (optical), subwoofer, headphone output, PC input, common interface /
output: 2 x 30 watts
standby power consumption: 0.7 Watt
dimensions without stand (WxHxD): 1009 x 649 x 94 mm
dimensions with stand (WxHxD): 1009 x 694 x 308 mm
weight without stand: 20.7 kg
body weight with stand: 24.5 kg
Active Vision M100 HD / Pixel Processing V
resolution +
3D Color Management
WCG (Wide Color Gamut)
digital comb filter / panel overdrive
Active Backlight Control / light sensor
SRS WOW Surround Sound / REGZA-Link

More info from Sony Germany [Translation Link]:
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Full HD
For images in high definition resolution, HDTV and HD DVD provided has in Europe the resolution 1920x1080 image points for the Übertragene signal largely enforced.

Active vision M100 series HD
The new image enhancement system active vision M100 series HD is the first time in the situation, 100 Hz in full HD resolution. This was has elaborate interpolation process impossible. This will in future also pictures to full HD panels absolutely movement sharp.

Pixel processing v
In the 5. Generation of the best image processor is in addition to the eleven - part improved - digital circuits version IV feature dynamic gamma curve correction. By a more efficient use of grayscale of LCD panels are more details identified without the pure black and white.

Resolution +
New future for best standards
Not a question, high resolution flat screen TVs is the future. Meantime eight million German households HD - ready TV, but only two percent a high-resolution mcgeady device such as HD set - top boxes, HD Player, HD camcorder, HD - PCs or HD consoles. In addition, more than 99 percent of current TV programs in standard definition (SD). The markedly majority to films on SD - accessible volumes as VHS or DVD. The overwhelming majority of German households has therefore not the possibility of potential HD - ready TV device to use! The changes with the "resolution +“- technology. Thanks to "resolution +“ traditional SD pictures so that a with HD comparable quality.


SRS WOW surround sound (new)
SRS WOW is a time-consuming, versatile sound improvement system.
Slim speaker speaker system
The new LCD TV series a3000 and a3030 is with a slim speaker speaker system.

3xhdmi
The three HDMI ™ ports the z, XF, ZF, XV and CV - series ensure future security.

1080p HDMI input
The two HDMI ports of the x and c series are 1080p compatible. The Television 1080p signal, as for example, HD DVD players is issued. The full HD TV the x - series are able, the full resizings of the HD signal play because no full - screen conversion to other, is required.

24p compatible 5: 5 pulldown
Another option in the 24hz feed is the feature ' siddharta 5: 5 pulldown ”. This, the HDMI input 24hz (24p) signals are received and proportional in a 120Hz signal converted. The 3 - 2 pulldown process as a cause for the image are choppy is.

24p compatible 5: 5 pulldown
Another option in the 24hz feed is the feature 5: 5 pulldown ”. This, the HDMI input 24hz (24p) signals are received and proportional in a 120Hz signal converted. The 3 - 2 pulldown process as a cause for the image are choppy is.

Regza link
"Regza - link" is toshibas tax concept that the CEC protocol is based. Toshiba provides all TV models from the CV - series with this feature.

Unlimited flexibility
Free diversity (regional differences Note) by a small room antenna in many places in high - quality can be received. The are the advantages of television via DVB - t (Digital Video Broadcasting – terrestrial).

Power switch 0.7w Standby

Other specs here:
Technology Panel: LCD panel
Screen visible (CM / customs) format: 107 / 42 16: 9
Brightness: 500 CD / m²
Response Time: 8 Ms
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 30,000: 1 *
Resolution: 1920x1080xrgb (full HD)
Viewing angle: 178 °
Progressive scan / DCDi
Active vision M100 series HD (100 Hz)
Film judder cancellers / 5: 5 pulldown
Pixel processing: v
Resolution +
Real digital picture / full 10 bit processing
3D colour management
WCG (wide colour gamut)
Full HD / HD ready
Digital Ridge filter / panel overdrive / active backlight control
Dig. Noise reduction / MPEG noise reduction
Cross colour noise self-suppression / chroma bug correction
Adaptive colour enhancement
True Image
Active contrast enhancement / black stretch / Dyne. Gamma curve correction
Light sensor / light adaptation, switchable between / color temperature choice
Reception TV standard: pal BG / i / DK, SECAM BG / DK / l, NTSC BG 4. 43
Analog Tuner / digital tuner (DVB - t) incl. EPG
NTSC video playback
Sound Stereo / zweikanalton
SRS WOW surround sound
Bass Amplifier / Autom. Volume adjustment
Slim speaker
Total music performance: 2 x 30 w
Video text Type: Top
Page: 500
Under page storage
Text on image
For more functions Program memory locations: 100 + 6 av + PC
Intelligent tuning system (its)
Nextview (EPG incl. av link)
Still
Program flip / sendungsschwerpunkt info
Timer: off
16: 9 Format switching
Autom. Format customization (WSS)
Zoom modes: 4: 3 / 14: 9 / 16: 9 (movie) / Super live / wide - screen / true scan
Zoom function HDTV / Zoom menu / sender list
Game mode / PC mode
Blue screen automatic / powerdown automatic
Front Panel lock - children backup
All in one remote control
Ports inputs Scart: 2 [1 x RGB / 1 x s - VHS / 2 x av]
S - VHS (hosiden)
1 Video (RCA) / 2, + audio (chinch)
Components entrance YUV: 480p / 480i / 480 / 576i / 720 p / 1. 080i
HDMI (incl. HDCP): 3 [1080p (50 Hz, 60 Hz) / 24hz (24p) / 1. 3]
Lip sync / deep colour / xvYCC / Regza - link (HDMI - CEC)
PC entrance
Common interface (CI)
Ports outputs Audio (RCA): solid
Earphone Jack (3.5 mm jack plug)
Digital audio output (optical)
Subwooferausgang (chinch)
Power supply Supply voltage: 220 - 240V, (50 / 60 Hz)
Standby power consumption: 0.7 watt
Power consumption operation: 226 watt
Energy Saver switch
Housing Dimensions: (w / h / t) mm incl. tischfuß: 1009 / 694 / 308
Dimensions: (w / h / t) mm: 1009 / 649 / 94
Panel depth in MM: 94
Weight with tischfuß / without tischfuß (in kg): 24.5 / 20,7
Color: Piano Leder black
Accessories (optional) TV - closet / stand: mv5fxz
Dimensions outside: (w / h / t) mm: 1098 / 976 (766) / 533
Weight (kg): 29.8
Wall Mount: VESA (400 x 200)
Tischfuß: including swivel
PC resolutions via PC entrance 640 x 480 (FGS): 60 Hz / 72hz / 75hz
800 x 600 (SVGA): 60 Hz / 72hz / 75hz
1024 x 768 (XGA): 60 Hz / 70hz / 75hz
1280x768 (w XGA): 60 Hz (@ 68, 25, @ 79, 5 MHz) / 75hz
1360x768 (w - 60 Hz XGA):
1280x1024 (SXGA): 60 Hz / 75hz
EAN Code 5900496500044
Comments * Measurement results are based on Toshiba standards

[BOBMCCAUSLAND]

Awwwwwww great - here we go again..............................

[Chris23]

As I posted elsewhere these are being made in the UK in the last week of November so expect them in the shops first week of December. I understand that the numbers will be very limited.

The "list" price is going to be £100 more than the RV555 models.

Actual price?????

Chris

All info from Toshiba

[hajj_3]

what price do you mean chris, £100 more than when the xv555 were released or their current price?

Can you give me a price that places like amazon/play will likely be charging in ££.

btw, topic title says 42ZV555D twice, did you mean to write 47 or 46 or something for 1 of them?

[Chris23]

I don't know what I mean unfortunately. I had a conversation about the ZV555 with a Toshiba technical guy at a recent audio visual show. I was actually asking about the picture frame ones - which he said would be next year sometime - but he volunteered the information about the ZV555 which he called the ZV555 DB.

What he told me was that they were schedules for production over 3 days in the last week of November & that it would then take about a week for them to be in the shops. When asked about the price he said they had kept it simple & that they would be £100 retail more than the RV555 which he showed me as looking the same. He also said that they would be in very limited supply. This does make me wonder who will get them & to what extent they will be discounted. It is not Toshiba who fix final selling prices but the dealers themselves. He actually wrote "+£100 from RV range" in my catalogue.

I think that we will all need to wait & see for the fine detail but he said that the production dates were fixed and gave me the actual dates. 24/25/26 November.

I didn't ask which sizes would be produced although he indicated 37, 42 & 46.

I would also say that I will believe the hype about these when I have seen one. Until then I remain healthily sceptical.

Chris

[BOBMCCAUSLAND]

Anybody heard any more about these ZV models, confirmed release dates/pricing? I've not heard back from my contact at Toshiba yet so will try him again tomorrow. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna bite the bullet and get one when they come out - It's either one of these or a Panasonic 42PZ80 plasma and I'm pretty certain that even though this Toshiba model isnt Picture Frame it's still gonna be smaller than the plassy (In my eyes small is beautiful - no comments eh guys )

[Chris23]

It was my understanding that it would look the same & measure the same as the RV555.

[Suave]

Hi,

With the sudden withdrawal of the ZF575's by Toshiba (was any explanation given why) I am beginning to wonder if these ZV555 models are basically just stop-gap/interim models until they are again ready to launch the new picture frame sets - they withdrew them pretty much around the time they were to introduced and I am guessing that they probably did so as they feel the ZF575's would be able to compete better if they had LED-BL and hence the delay.

I am only guessing of course, but I hope that is the case as it is a considerable delay - either way I wonder when next year they may surface?

Suave!

[BOBMCCAUSLAND]

I was told that the Picture Frame resolution+ TVs will be out February/March 09 by my man at Toshiba. Don't think I can wait so I'll probably go with the ZV555 - the bezel on those isn't exactly large from what I can see

Has anybody managed to get confirmed prices/availability on the ZV's yet?

[BOBMCCAUSLAND]

http://www.home-entertainment.toshib...gza-ZV-Series/

[squareeyez]

Well I nearly bought a Sony KDL 40W4500 today but the Richer Sounds guy tried to sell me an Samsung 40 xx 686 or some such so I decided to go elsewhere. Glad I did at least I have time to think about alternatives then the Toshiba advert appeared on the TV tonight and I started looking again.


The main problem for me is that the 42" model only has a 17,000 contrast level. Surely we should be expecting much higher of a "premium" tv.

I mean there are external upscalers, yes more money again but at least then I can choose the panel I want? Still I'm sure it will be a good set even with the low contrast.

[Chris23]

Originally Posted by squareeyez

The main problem for me is that the 42" model only has a 17,000 contrast level. Surely we should be expecting much higher of a "premium" tv.

I mean there are external upscalers, yes more money again but at least then I can choose the panel I want? Still I'm sure it will be a good set even with the low contrast.

Numbers in this context mean very little. Wait until you see one & then you will know.

[battlezone]

Full details are on the Tosh (UK) website now. Being released 24 Nov 08. No price indication.

I was going to buy a 37 or 42XV555D but having seen this I think I'll wait a while and see how this beauty pans out!

[spectra7045]

Have these got a digital channel tuner?
The spec mentions analogue but no mention of digital, but does say digital ready.
See they are now due 1 December and am looking forward to a genuine review of their resolution+.
Surprised none are out there for early reviews to help sales.
May still wait for slim bezel version provided not too long.

[nick.king]

Originally Posted by spectra7045

Have these got a digital channel tuner?
The spec mentions analogue but no mention of digital, but does say digital ready.
See they are now due 1 December and am looking forward to a genuine review of their resolution+.
Surprised none are out there for early reviews to help sales.
May still wait for slim bezel version provided not too long.

They have a freeview tuner from what I've read.

Spec looks very good, I'm interested in one of these to replace my 42WLT66 in the bedroom.