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Hitachi P50S601 50 inch Full HD 1080 Ultravision Plasma HDTV Review

Date: 2007-08-20  Reviewed by: Shane McGlaun  Manufacturer: Hitachi

9.5/10
I4U Rating

Full HD1080
2.07 million pixel array perfectly matches the 1080i HDTV resolution standard (1920 x 1080 panel resolution).
 
PictureMaster™ HD IV
Proprietary digital video processor optimizes picture performance of all incoming source material.
 
3 HDMI SimplayHD™ 1080p Compatible Inputs
Multiple high-end digital interfaces for optimal connectivity of home theater components.
 
ClearWindow™ Plasma Technology
Smoother image reproduction with higher brightness output and less visible grid structure.
 
Day/Dynamic/Night Memory by Input with Timer
Three customized settings for each input that match the picture settings to the ambient light conditions of the viewing environment.
 
Quick Start Seamless ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuner
Combines digital and analog channels into one tuning memory for seamless channel access.
 
20-Watt Speaker System
Delivers full, clear sound to enhance the home theater experience.
 
Discrete IR Codes
Keeps home theater components in sync when utilizing a universal remote control.
 
Digital Cable Ready (QAM)
Some cable providers send unscrambled digital channels to the customers home, a DCR(QAM) tuner allows these channels to be viewed.
 
Automatic 3:2 Film Enhancement
Film is composed of 24 individual frames per second, while TV's display 60 frames per second. This inconsistency of frame rates necessitates film to be converted to video using a technique called 3:2 pulldown. Hitachi’s PictureMaster HD-IV processor uses 3:2 pulldown correction and film enhancement to reconstruct the original film frame to achieve the highest resolution possible. The resulting high definition frame is perfectly matched to the resolution of the display.
 
4 HD / 6 SD Aspect Modes
Not all of today’s available viewing content is available in the true 16:9 widescreen format. To eliminate the black bars that may be visible on the top or bottom, or even on the sides, of the screen Hitachi has a wide range of aspect modes so you can expand the image to the widescreen format while minimizing visual distortion.
 
Power Swivel Tabletop Stand
Motorized power swivel stand that rotates the screen up to 30 degrees to the left or right in order to optimize the home entertainment experience.
 
Multi-Function Remote Control with Glow Keys
Remote control with an expanded code library of other manufacturer's products and illuminated keys.
 

16 Bit/ 281 Trillion Color Capacity
16 bit processing increases the number of steps to over 65,000 per color for the smoothest and most film-like image possible, with a capability of over 281 trillion colors.

 
2 Component Video Inputs
Accommodates a broad range of high-end analog input sources, including cable and satellite receivers, DVD players, VCRs and video games.





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