Toshiba uses its MetaBrain in new Regza HDTVs

by Dean Evans at Tuesday 17th March, 2009 at 10:53 am [0 comments]

A MetaBrain? It’s what Toshiba is calling the new picture processing technology that’s a feature of its high-end Regza RV Series LCD TVs for 2009.

In fact, the MetaBrain powers multiple technologies. These include Toshiba’s Resolution+ upscaling engine; Active Vision II picture processing; and an AutoView mode that auto-adjusts the image quality to match the room conditions.

According to Toshiba, its Resolution+ technology uses “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.”

In short, the new technology rezzes up standard definition (SD) content so it looks better on a bigger screen.

The imminent launch of the 32-inch Regza model will be the first time that a 1080p panel and Resolution+ have been available together in such a small TV.

Alongside Resolution+, Toshiba’s Active Vision II picture processing enhances colour, movement, detail and contrast. While AutoView will darken the backlight in bright lighting and boost the brightness in dimly-lit rooms.

Toshiba Regza RV series details

32-, 37- and 42-inch (1920x1080p)
MetaBrain Engine
Resolution+
Active Vision II picture processing engine
50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
4x HDMI
PC Input
Dolby Digital Plus
AutoView technology
Eco Panel
USB (JPEG)

Toshiba’s RV series HDTVs support full 1080p HD resolutions and will be available in April in 32-, 37- and 42-inch screen sizes.

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