Toshiba DST3000 HDTV/DIRECTV Receiver Review
I've used this unit for over a three years. I have both component video and composite video set up to my Hitachi 36" HDTV (non-widescreen.) It was simple to setup for the 4:3 aspect ratio with either a choice of black or grey bars when viewing 16:9 programming (I prefer black and have had no burn-in problems.)
I generally run the output in standard mode (480i), except when viewing a good quality HDTV program; even in that mode the quality of the HDTV broadcast vs normal broadcast is good. The Hitachi supports 1080i mode and I can easily toggle between the two modes if needed (running in 1080i disables composite output so you can't record to a VCR in that mode.)
The one complaint I have, which is why I pulled back from five stars, is that viewing non-HD signals (e.g. local cable, non-HD DirecTV channels) in 1080i mode is not as clean as 480i mode. The output is a bit fuzzy and appears to be stretched a bit, primarily showing up in sports broadcast where any text (e.g. scores) at the fringes of the screen get cut off a bit. I assume this is an up-convert issue with this box (from 480i to 1080i) as the straight HD signals look great in this mode.
I like the fact that it has NTSC/ATSC tuners as well as the DirecTV capabilities. I was considering the soon to be released HDTV DirecTV Tivo unit but it appears to lack an NTSC tuner so I'll stick to this unit as long as I must rely on cable or over-the-air non-digital signals for some local programming.
Toshiba DST3000 HDTV/DIRECTV Receiver Feature
- Digital, high-definition TV/DIRECTV satellite receiver
- Dolby Digital 5.1-channel surround sound output, ColorStream HD high-definition video output (for pristine images on an HD-ready TV)
- Multiple satellite capable
- RJ-11 telephone jack for internal modem
- Illuminated, universal remote control
Toshiba DST3000 HDTV/DIRECTV Receiver Overview
Featuring built-in NTSC, ATSC, and DIRECTV reception to ensure ready availability of high-definition TV programming throughout the country, the Toshiba DST3000 is Toshiba's contribution to the current digital television revolution. The DST3000 with ColorStream HD high-resolution component video outputs sends 1080i HDTV signals to an HDTV-Compatible TV or standard 480i to a conventional analog TV. This makes it possible for analog sets to also receive and decode digital signals, ensuring future compatibility with all digital TV formats.
An Advanced Program Guide (APG) is included with the DST3000, providing information on both satellite and nonsatellite channels, as well as a special function that allows subscribers to a caller ID information service to have this information displayed onscreen. An optional satellite dish makes it possible for viewers to receive both standard and high-definition channels.
Toshiba DST3000 HDTV/DIRECTV Receiver Specifications
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