The first of an exciting new range of LCD TV's combining Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution with 100Hz processing from Toshiba, the 42Z3030D, is now available in the UK.
Toshiba’s 100Hz Active Vision M100HD technology doubles the number of frames shown on the Z series over previous LCD TV's from 50 to 100 by interpolating an extra frame in between each source frame.
Being 24fps (frames per second) compatible, the 42Z3030D has the ability to play movies (typically shot at 24 frames per second) at their correct speed. Without 24p support they are played on your TV at 25 fps (PAL TV standard).
Additionally, the Z series sports 5:5 pulldown instead of the normal 3:2 pulldown. Movies are often converted for home viewing using 3:2 pulldown which uses 4 frames from the original to create 5 (interlaced) frames. As a result 3:2 pulldown shows odd frames for 49.98 milliseconds and even frames for 33.33 milliseconds. With 5:5 however, all frames are on screen for the same 41.65 milliseconds. This eliminates the jerky effect associated with 3:2 pulldown called telecine judder.
Colour reproduction on the Z series has been enhanced with the introduction of 10 bit processing which increases the number of available on-screen colours which should result in more precise detailing. Additionally, colour processing is further refined by employing 'Dynamic Gamma Curve Correction' technology which has been designed to provide a smoother transition of the colour tones.
The Toshiba 42Z3030D is available now for around £1400, and will be followed early in October by 37in, 47in, 52in and 57in models in October.
Read a full review of the existing Toshiba Regza 42X3030D here
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