1. Receive digital (including DIRECTV and HDTV) programming and view it in analog format on your standard television
2. One-touch record function
3. Dolby Digital output (for multichannel surround sound)
4. Digital and analog outputs for audio, and S-Video and VGA outputs for video
5. Includes universal remote control

Customer Review :

Great box cheap

After buying the best HDTV-ready TV for my money (meaning in my budget) last year which happened to be a 52" RCA, I was ready to experience HDTV for real and had been looking at the DTC100 for quite a while since it would be directly compatible with my TV, but the price was a little higher than I wanted to pay. All of the local channels are HD now and I don't have satellite so I was looking to use it strictly for over-the-air (terrestrial) HDTV. Well, I ended up finding a demo piece available at a local dealer and snapped it up since it was the last one.

I took it home, plugged it in, plugged in a standard VGA cable between the DTC100 and my TV, and I was up and running! It searched and found all of the HD channels locally and the picture quality was great! Finally I'd gotten the most out of my TV and I was impressed. The remote from my TV runs the receiver right out of the box so I didn't even need the remote for the DTC100.

I plan to eventually order DirecTV and this box will work with DirecTV.

As a couple other reviewers said, the biggest knock I have on it is that the analog output (RF or SVHS) and the HD outputs don't function simultaneously, but that's the only thing. I love having local channels in HD with Dolby Digital surround! AND it was cheaper that buying a new over-the-air ONLY receiver by another manufacturer...

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RCA DTC-100

I have had 2 of these units replaced in less then a year. First time it was because no DTV signal second was no OTA signal. First time it was under warranty and second time it cost me $239 to get it fix. Thomson who makes this for RCA would not fix under warranty because the second unit had a 90 day replacement on it. I have had a lot of DTV receivers in the last 4 years and this one was the worst!!!! Stay away and spend your $500-600 somewhere else!

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NOT WORKING ANY MORE AFTER 18 MONTHS !

Day 0: DirecTV installers wanted to charge me extra for installing it, since it was HDTV, while Best Buy assured me it was free with my package. Finally Best Buy covered the extra.

Day 1:Technician spent 3 hours to get it installed, since the HDTV mode was not able to be viewed in 4:3 aspect ratio. Only 16:9

Month 2: RCA Tech Service was never able to figure out. I finaly forgot the issue.

12 months: Working great...but never in HDTV. [money] bucks for what you can see with a $[money] unit.

17 months: "..looking for Signal.."

18 months: It took 3 visits in 1 month for DirecTV to figure out that the receiver was dead...what an expertise!!...

19 months: Sent an e-mail to RCA to complain and find out a solution...the answer: call a toll free number and follow carefully the instructions.

TODAY: Here at Amazon buying a non-HDTV receiver from Sony.

...The ideal combination....a POOR quality product with an even WORST Customer Service.

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DTC-100 (An waste of time and money

I bought one in January of this year. It failed after 6 months and the warrenty is only good for 30 days. I exchanged it for a refurb from RCA for $137. The refurb failed within a week.

Big quality problems would make me avoid this like the plague. Do a search...to find much more information on this problematic unit.

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BAD PRODUCT/BAD SERVICE

I bought this product in January. It started humming in July. By the beginning of August it was humming and kept shutting itself on and off. A few weeks later, it was dead.
The company claimed they would replace it but for [money] and I would receive it in 10 days. 6 weeks later, after calling the company several times, they finally tell me they no longer have it in stock. They say I need to pay [money] to get it fixed and that it takes 2 weeks. I don't trust them.
DON'T BUY THIS PRODUCT!

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1. 65-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect-ratio) HD-compatible projection television featuring IDSC Pro up-converting
2. Improved PowerFocus HD II CRTs enhance sharpness and brightness
3. 3D Y/C digital comb filter with Vertical Contour Correction accurately processes RF (broadcast, VCR) and composite-video (DVD, VCR, camcorder) signals
4. Dual-tuner, 9 multi-window/split-screen PIP, direct video input selection
5. HD Dynamic Contrast analyzes picture information to sharpen and deepens those parts with the most detailed information

Editorial Review :

Movie lovers, rejoice! This Toshiba TheaterWide 65H82 television delivers everything you've been dreaming of. DFine high-speed velocity scan modulation improves contrast and overall picture sharpness by changing the speed of the electron beam as it transitions between bright and dark areas of the picture. HD Dynamic Contrast continually analyzes picture information and enhances those parts of the picture with the most detail information, which results in a sharper, deeper, more film-like image. SRS 3D sound field expander system creates a wide 3-dimensional sound field from the television's internal speaker, which enhances sound quality without the addition of external speakers. And with Direct Video Input Selection inputs can now be directly selected from the remote's numbered keypad without scrolling through all the inputs. Superb performance and comfort - that's what marks this TV.

Customer Review :

Great set - but it needs lots of space because of its size.

This set has a great feature set and a wonderful picture. What I really like about it is it's mutiple component, S-video, and analog inputs. I have connected to this set at the same time a Sat tuner, DVD recorder, combined VHS/DVD player and it all outputs to a 6.1 channel receiver.

You really need a large living room to place the unit in since it is rather large. You need to be seated a minimum of 12 feet from the screen to get a great picture. Off angel viewing is good as well. The cabinate sits on rollers so it is easy to move. It also offers automatic convergence as well as multiple picture settings for sports, movies, TV etc. Colors are crisp and the picture is sharp (minimum viewing distance required).

I got it for a great price and the only thing I need to add is a HDTV tuner.

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Excellent TV

This is an excellent High Definition TV. It gives an absolutely perfect HD picture. It has all the inputs you could want. The only thing lacking is the ability to switch audio when in PIP.

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Going Big? This is it$$$$$$$$

Overall a great television, takes some time to get used to the picture because the screen is so big. Becareful, because you need a big living room to put this bad boy in, cause there is a minimum distance you need to be able to watch it clearly without your eyes hurting. I first had the couch too close and my eyes started to hurt but if you pull back the distance, the pictures are great and definetly worth the $ for the big size. Perfect for DVDs. Buyers should purchase a warranty plan because all Projections will go bad no matter what!!!! The projecter will eventually lose focus after 2-3 years and pictures are distorted so must consider when purchasing "PROJECTION TVs."

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Toshiba 65" Widescreen

I have had this TV for 3 years, and it has been a great performer. Very good value for the money.

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Only the strong survive

When taking a look at projection tv's of this size, one would expect to see some flaw in the picture. Sitting at the right distance (ten to fifteen feet) away the picture will blow your mind. I have seen this side by side with a 65' inch Mitsubishi and a 60' inch JVC. The only one that even stood up to the challeng was the Mitsubishi. But in the end it failed, in my eyes.

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1. 1080i: 480p Display Capability
2. 7 tuner PIP, Component Video Output
3. 3:2 Pulldown
4. Screen Shield

Editorial Review :

Panasonic's projection TVs offer big entertainment for your family, right at home! With Panasonic's HDTV, you'll experience incredibly sharp picture quality, brilliant color and resonating sound all for which Panasonic is world-renowned. Each model includes standard features for amazingly clear and detailed images, impressive stereo sound and enhanced, vivid color quality - all at a viewing size that holds everyone captive! Your new projection television (PTV) features state-of-the-art technology for high-quality picture and sound with complete audio/video connections for your home theater system. Your PTV is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and tuned at the factory for best performance.

Customer Review :

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1. 26-inch widescreen HD-ready LCD television with 5 watts per channel x 2 and built-in NTSC and FM tuners; 31 x 17.3 x 4.5 inches (W x H x D)
2. Pixel Plus processor enhances every single pixel displayed, giving you razor-sharp pixels with incredible detail and depth
3. Active Control Plus adjusts picture settings at over 60 times per second for all inputs, even adjusting for changes in ambient viewing light
4. Digital Crystal Clear technology and antireflective coating ensure high (400:1) contrast, high (450 cd/m3) brightness
5. Includes table stand; offers multiple PIP modes and a headphone output for private listening

Customer Review :

Great TV

This is a great TV. Good size for 2nd room. Hang on wall or put on stand. Very good sound, thought I would need external speakers, but built in speakers were all we needed.

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Caution

Bought the Phillips and have used it less than an hour a day (it is a second tv). I really liked it, and was even looking to buy another one for a different room, until it started getting green lines all across the screen only 5 months after I purchased it. With the problem ongoing, I called Phillips because the TV was still under warranty. They told me I would have to mail the TV (at my own express) via UPS or Federal Express to Arkansas (from the West Coast) and they would replace it with a refurbished one. A refurbished TV was not what I paid for, and they wanted me to spend another $100 in shipping costs to get it. Anyhow, after doing a little research, I found out that Phillips TV's are not the way to go -- apparently I am not the only one that has had problems.

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1. 65-inch widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) HDTV-ready projection TV; 61 x 59.875 x 28 inches (W x H x D)
2. Enhanced VirtualHD digital video processing upgrades conventional signals to near-HD quality
3. 3:2 correction and 26-point motion-adaptive interpolation ensures smooth, seamless images from any source
4. DVI digital input provides compatibility with the latest generation of digital set-top boxes
5. Magic Focus Convergence automatically aligns the picture for optimum performance at the touch of a button

Customer Review :

Great picture......Great Sound.......HUGE!!!!!!!!!!

We bought this model in 2003. It performs today just as it did the day it was delivered to our home.
This television (both size and viewing screen) is huge! We went from a 32" tv to this giant. Images are life-size. You definitely need to have space between your sofa and the screen.
Watching sports games and movies are like you're in the stadium or the theater, so get your hot dogs, nachos and popcorn.
I would definitely recommend this model. We live in a smaller place now, so we're trying to sell our set. But if you have the space, its a guaranteed winner.

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Excellant buy

We bought ours 5 years ago. If you are into sports and nature TV you can't beat this. You are right on the field or rink with the players or the wildlife. The one thing I would caution about is that your TV viewing will increase. High Definition makes everything you watch an experience and the size definitely only enhances it. You do need to have 12 to 15 feet minimum of room between your seating and the set to really enjoy this. A room 18 to 20 feet in depth is ideal. A good surround system also makes a world of difference as most high def is also broadcast in 5.1 surround. You can pack a lot of people around this TV and with the Olympics coming up we expect to be sharing our house a lot. In 5 years we have not ever thought of replacing this set as the quality has not diminished.

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