Toshiba 56HM66 56" 720p DLP HDTV

Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from HD and standard TV and your favorite DVD movies with the 56-inch Toshiba 56HM66 DLP rear-projection television, which offers a 720p progressive resolution. This set is loaded with the latest in video and audio processing technology as well as loaded with a wide variety of connectivity options. The set's built-in ATSC (DTV) tuner pulls HD signals (480p/720p/1080i) right from the airwaves, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. The CableCARD port means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from a compatible cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming. DLP (which stands for Digital Light Processing) uses an optical semiconductor to recreate source material with a fidelity analog systems can't match. While other technologies lose a certain amount of light in transit, the microscopic mirrors in a DLP projection system bring more light from lamp to screen. It also features better color uniformity over time--no burn-in, screen aging or color-shifting possible. It's the leading display technology for products like small portable conference room projectors and professional venue entertainment systems. This DLP set utilizes Toshiba's new TALEN 5 engine, which incorporates the Texas Instruments HD5 DLP chip and new Brilliant Color 2 technology. It also offers the new high-speed PixelPure 14-Bit video processing, which operates at 333 MHz and provides true 12-bit processing for more natural images. In addition to its high bit rate, PixelPure 12-bit also features new real speed progressive scanning, increased dynamic range, increased sharpness, improved video noise reduction, and dynamic gamma for uncompromised picture quality. The Radiance 150 Hi-Bright lamp is 25 percent brighter for increased brightness without losing contrast. The 56HM66 set features Toshiba's CableClear DNR+ technology, which optimi