Plasma TV Review

Hitachi 42PD9500 PLASMA TV

Hitachi’s new model 42PD9500 has the highest resolution available on plasma TV, 1080p which produces crystal clear image. The contrast ratio is upto 10,000:1 which covers wide range of colors from deep blacks to bright whites. Because this model covers around 29 million colors which makes picture vivid.

Your home will be turned into a high-tech TV viewing center with this TV in the centre of the hall. The built-in tuner helps you to pick the broadcasts.

2xHDMI is a single unit through which both audio and video signals can be sent. If you have mounted your plasma on the wall, 2XHDMI technology cleans up your unit.

HDTV broadcasts and DVDs offer more detailed picture color than the analog broadcasts. The high-resolution display makes sure that none of the picture quality is lost and superior picture is guaranteed.

The 42PD9500T offers a completely flat viewing surface with a 160 degree viewing angle. The expansive viewing angle makes sure that you can watch your favorite programs from nearly anywhere in your living room without distortions common to rear-projection TV’s or TFT monitors.

The 42PD9500 acts as a PC ready. You now have the ability to use your plasma TV with any SXGA, XGA, SVGA, or VGA computer video signals*. With Hitachi’s 42PD9500TA you not only have a TV, but a 42″ computer monitor as well.

For $1449.99, this product is worth giving a try.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• World’s First HD1080 42V Plasma TV
• Mega Pixel Resolution of 1,024 x 1,080
• ALIS Plasma Panel
• High Brightness Luminance of 1,400cd/m2
• 10,000:1 High Contrast Ratio
• Twin HDMI
• WorldWide NTSC/PAL/SECAM Color System
• WorldWide NTSC, PAL BG, PAL I, Secam BG, DK/ PAL DK TV tuners

Display

• Screen Size (Diagonal) 42″
• Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Pixel Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Brightness 1,400cd/m²
• Contrast Ratio 10,000:1
• Pixel Pitch (HxV) 0.9 x 0.485mm
• Displayable Colors 1,024 Gray scale
• Viewing Angle: Free Viewing
• Comb Filter 3D Y/C Comb Filter

Video

• Video System NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, N-PAL, M-PAL and SECAM
• HDTV Compatibility Yes, 1080p
• TV Scan Lines SDTV – 480i
• EDTV – 480p
• HDTV – 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• TV Tuner NTSC, ATSC, QAM

Speaker

• Sound: Stereo, 3D Surround, SRS WOW, BBE
• Power: 36W (6W x 6)
• Orientation: Vertical Limit

Input/Output Connectors

Inputs:

• HDMI: – x2
• HD Component: – x2
• S-Video: – x2
• Composite: – x2

Outputs:

• Composite: – x1

Convenience

• Picture in Picture (PIP) No
• Digital Media Slot No
• Menu Language English, French, Spanish
• Remote Control Yes

Power

• Power Requirements 110-240VAC 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption: 370W

General

• Dimensions (WxHxD) W/ Stand: 44.7 x 28.1 x 14.4″ (113.4 x 71.3 x 36.5cm)
• Dimensions W/O Stand: 44.7 x 25.5 x 4.3″ (113.4 x 64.8 x 10.9cm)
• Weight W/ Stand: 86.9 lb (39.4kg)
• Weight W/O Stand: 76.7 lb (34.8kg)

Hitachi P50X901 Plasma TV

NEW! P50X901 Director’s Series™ Full HD 50” Plasma HDTV, bring the new revolutionary film processing known as Reel60. Since evolution of cinema there has always been a difference between movies watched on theatre to those watched at home on television. The revolutionary concept and processing of Reel60 has now broken that barrier of mismatch between theatre cinema and home cinema. The concept behind Reel60 is very simple to understand, Hollywood shoots film at 24 frames per second (fps) while our television systems displays at 30fps. To compensate for this difference traditional 3:2 pull down techniques simply repeat selected frames which results in jerky motion. Hitachi’s exclusive Reel60 processing creates interpolated frames based on the original film images smoothing out the movement of movies for seamless motion video.

Hitachi P50X901 Plasma TV’s Full HD1080 represents an incredible 2 million pixels of resolution. This 1920×1080 resolution is a pixel-for-pixel match with the majority of HDTV broadcasting and high definition movies, and thereby providing the clearest and most accurate picture possible. The Hitachi P50X901 Plasma TV 16-bit PictureMaster HD V processor optimizes image quality from all sources and can display an incredible 281 trillion different colours, producing smooth, true-to-life images.

Moving on to the HDMI, Hitachi P50X901 Plasma TV’s three 1080p compatible HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) ports enable optimal connectivity with home theatre components. Hitachi P50X901 HDMI inputs are SimplayHD certified to ensure seamless communication with other digital devices. The design on the outer of the Plasma TV and its mount are excellent, a unique power swivel stand allows you to rotate the TV up to 30 degrees right and left right directly from your remote control. No more bad angles, no glare and no more getting up to move the TV – it moves for you.

The remote control that comes with the Plasma might give you a confusing look for the first time, but as you get used to it, family and friends will really love using it. Hitachi P50X901 Plasma TV has excellent picture quality and many other cool features that enhance the image clarity. With time, you will feel happy for the time and money spent on the Hitachi P50X901 Plasma TV.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Performance Features
• Full HD1080 High-Definition Display
• High-Aperture Pixel Design
• Reel60™Film Processing
• PictureMaster™ HD V Video Processor
- MPEG Noise Reduction
- Dynamic Contrast
- Dynamic Histogram Processing
- 16 Bit/281 Trillion Color Capability
- Automatic 3:2 Film Enhancement
- 4 HD Aspect Modes
- 6 SD Aspect Modes
- Game Mode
• Quick Start Seamless HDTV (ATSC) and NTSC Tuner
• QAM- Digital Cable Compatible
• CableCARD™ Compatible1
• Pure HDTV Blue and Red
• Custom White Balance
• Adjustable Color Decoder
• Digital Color Management
• Menu Labels
• 3 Preset Color Temperatures
• 4-Step Black Enhancement
• 10-Bit Digital 4MB 3D Y/C Comb Filter
• Split Screen Capability
• Anti-Reflective Screen
- High Contrast
- Deep Black-Stripe Filter

Convenience Features
• TV Guide On Screen® IPG
• 3 HDMI SimplayHD™ 1080p Compatible Inputs2 (1 Front)
• 2 Wideband Component Video Inputs
• Day Dynamic/Day and Night Memory by Input with Timer
• Multi-Function Remote Control with Glow Keys
• Additional Simple Remote Control
• Front Panel Menu Controls
• 3-Language On-Screen Display
• Parental Locks (Downloadable V-Chip)
• Closed Caption Decoder
• On/Sleep Timers
• Adjustable Audio Delay
• Auto Link Input Sensor
• IR Pass-through
• Discrete IR Codes
• Multiple Picture Orbiting Options
• AV Net
• SD™ Card Photo Viewer
- Slideshow and Rotate Functions

Audio Performance Features
• MTS Stereo SAP with dbx™
• Simulated Surround Sound
• Bass Boost
• 20-Watt Speaker System
• Mute and Soft Mute
• TV-as-Center Speaker
- All Inputs (L/Mono)

Specifications
• Resolution: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) x3
• FCC Rating: Class B for Consumer Use

Hitachi P60X901 Plasma TV

Hitachi being one of the foremost manufacturers of Plasma TV has made a revolution into the market by its ingenuous creation of the Hitachi P60X901 Plasma TV. The Hitachi P60X901 Plasma TV is a part of Hitachi’s high-end Director’s Series line of products.

Specifications of Hitachi P60X901: P60X901 60″ Full HD1080 Director’s Series™ Plasma HDTV

P60X901 60″ Full HD1080 Director’s Series™ Plasma HDTV

Full HD1080 High-Definition Display (1920 x 1080 Resolution)

ClearWindow™ Plasma Technology

PictureMaster™ HD V Video Processor

Plasma HDTV, bring the new revolutionary film processing known as Reel60. Since evolution of cinema there has always been a difference between movies watched on theatre to those watched at home on television. The revolutionary concept and processing of Reel60 has now broken that barrier of mismatch between theatre cinema and home cinema. The concept behind Reel60 is very simple to understand, Hollywood shoots film at 24 frames per second (fps) while our television systems displays at 30fps. To compensate for this difference traditional 3:2 pull down techniques simply repeat selected frames which results in jerky motion. Hitachi’s exclusive Reel60 processing creates interpolated frames based on the original film images smoothing out the movement of movies for seamless motion video.

The all new PictureMaster HD V video processor found in the P50X901 not only provides the best film playback possible but also upgrades all incoming signal to match the Full HD1080 panel and ensures outstanding picture quality regardless of input type or resolution format.

This 60 inch Plasma TV has a 1920×1080 resolution, makes use of Alternate Lighting of Surfaces (ALiS) Technology in which alternate rows are illuminated at the same time. The Plasma has three HDMI and two component video inputs and an additional CableCARD and a single RF input to access the internal NTSC, ATSC and Clear-QAM tuners. Hitachi P60X901 has picture-in-picture functionality available and TV Guide on Screen program guide. The SD card reader in the front allows viewing JPEG images captured on camera. Slim speaker bar are fixed along the bottom panel of the Hitachi P60X901. Overall sound quality is excellent with clear quality. Hitachi P60X901 Plasma TV provides an overall satisfaction to the viewer in terms of design, money, picture quality and sound quality.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Performance Features

• Full HD1080 High-Definition Display
• High-Aperture Pixel Design
• Reel60™Film Processing
• PictureMaster™ HD V Video Processor
- MPEG Noise Reduction
- Dynamic Contrast
- Dynamic Histogram Processing
- 16 Bit/281 Trillion Color Capability
- Automatic 3:2 Film Enhancement
- 4 HD Aspect Modes
- 6 SD Aspect Modes
- Game Mode
• Quick Start Seamless HDTV (ATSC) and NTSC Tuner
• QAM- Digital Cable Compatible
• CableCARD™ Compatible1
• Pure HDTV Blue and Red
• Custom White Balance
• Adjustable Color Decoder
• Digital Color Management
• Menu Labels
• 3 Preset Color Temperatures
• 4-Step Black Enhancement
• 10-Bit Digital 4MB 3D Y/C Comb Filter
• Split Screen Capability
• Anti-Reflective Screen
- High Contrast
- Deep Black-Stripe Filter

Convenience Features

• TV Guide On Screen® IPG
• 3 HDMI SimplayHD™ 1080p Compatible Inputs2 (1 Front)
• 2 Wideband Component Video Inputs
• Day Dynamic/Day and Night Memory by Input with Timer
• Multi-Function Remote Control with Glow Keys
• Additional Simple Remote Control
• Front Panel Menu Controls
• 3-Language On-Screen Display
• Parental Locks (Downloadable V-Chip)
• Closed Caption Decoder
• On/Sleep Timers
• Adjustable Audio Delay
• Auto Link Input Sensor
• IR Pass-through
• Discrete IR Codes
• Multiple Picture Orbiting Options
• AV Net
• SD™ Card Photo Viewer
- Slideshow and Rotate Functions

Audio Performance Features

• MTS Stereo SAP with dbx™
• Simulated Surround Sound
• Bass Boost
• 20-Watt Speaker System
• Mute and Soft Mute
• TV-as-Center Speaker
- All Inputs (L/Mono)

Specifications

• Resolution: 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) x3
• FCC Rating: Class B for Consumer Use
• Monitor Weight: 162.0 lbs.

Hitachi P50A01A PLASMA TV

The upcoming plasma series made the possibility of 3D technologies to reach your doors. You can now get rid of eye problems happened with the ordinary old portable TVs. You can enjoy the huge screen, smooth visuals and peerless quality with mind-blowing performance enhancements. The Hitachi P50A01A welcomes you with unparalleled visionary quality. The Hitachi A series combines its compact design with advanced technology. With an integrated analogue TV tuner, you can make a perfect attachment of this HD TV in a small to medium sized room.

Its high resolution of 1280 x 1080 pixels will furnish you with superb clarity, which ensures the theatre view at your room. Hitachi’s Picture Master Full HD graphics works behind the scenes to produces the dazzling HD image will make you to touch the uniqueness. It involves three advanced techniques: color, contrast and clarity controls. It includes frame-by-frame analyses and optimized clarity maintenance. Hitachi‘s exclusive MBP (Multi-Band Pass) Filter adds greater depth and better contrast. Hitachi will reduce the MPEG block noise from DVD movies, which paves the way for you to enjoy the unlimited DVD viewing experience. Hitachi 1080 HD ALiS panels significantly provides a life span of 60,000 hours.

If you watched this plasma TV for 5 hours every day, you would still be watching 30 years. It has got aspect ratio of 16:9 and contrast ratio of 10000:1. It holds the dimensions of 821 x 1240 x 129 mm. It has surround effects of SRS WOW type, which will bring the digital theatre system to your room. It has a diagonal screen size of 50 inches and weight’s 40.4 kg, which gives the slim and sleek structure. This stunning appearance will be fingered as gift to your eyes. The total output power need is 10W x 2. It has got some additional features like BBE, dual HDMI terminals, S-video, VGA, Composite video, Component video, 1300cd/m2 brightness, HD-read etc.

It has drastic functions like Horizontal/Vertical viewing angle of free type, audio volume lever, detachable speakers, convenient swivel stand to fix, Digital color management, Unique FC5 Digital Image Pixel Processor etc., to watch hi definition you need hi -def TV service like digital cable, digital satellite or HDMI DVD Player. With this Hitachi P50A01A, Hope you could get full happiness while watching movies and sports with amazing theatre experience. You will go crazy with its dazzling look and fantastic picture clarity.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

General

TV type
Plasma

Diagonal screen size
50 inch

Aspect ratio
16:9

Additional features

1080 ALiS panel; Picture Master Full HD engine; 1080p24 input-ready; dual HDMI terminals.

Dimensions (HxWxD)
821 x 1240 x 129 mm

Weight
40.4 kg

Audio
Surround effects
SRS WOW

Total output power
10W x 2

Additional features
BBE
Video

Video input
S-video, VGA, Composite video, Component video

Contrast ratio
10000:1

Additional features

1280 x 1080 resolution; 1300cd/m2 brightness; HD-ready.

Hitachi P60X01A PLASMA TV

The new arrival of Plasma TV in Hitachi endows its products with great excellence to enrich your lifestyle. Our mind gets attracted to the debut of Televisions in showroom. P60X01A makes it true with its eminence. Hi-definition Plasma TV has come out with fresh idea of options. It gives amazing look with 60 inches screen. It is enriched with 1,920×1080 pixels and 16:9 aspect ratios. It has High Contrast Ratio of 8,000:1 and movie frame rate converter. It is built with 3xHDMI inputs and Picture Master Full HD Graphics Engine.

It gives pixel pitch of 0.70×0.70. It is built in features to prevent problems. The picture has 3D Y/C Comb Filter. It is based on NTSC-M system, PAL and SECAM systems. The picture is enhanced with dynamic contrast, 3D color Management, Film Mode, Black enhancement and color Gamut. There is a facility of 1000 pages Tele text. The video signal includes PAL, SECAM, NTSC3, NTSC4, PAL60, N-PAL, M-PAL. Signal Input is Mini-d-sub 15P. It has got color contrast and clarity controls. It impresses us with its good resolution and picture quality. It provides various sound mode, auto volume leveler and audio power of 13.5RMS. It offers 100 channels.

It has got 2 speakers of 270 output Watts. It makes us avail with 4 different display languages. Plasma type of televisions has Screen size ranging from 41-60. Tuning features are available. It has a compatibility of VCD or DVD players. It requires normal power supply of AC 110-240V, 50 Hz. It consumes 550W. It weights 75kg. It is 1773x1018x483 mm in dimensions. It include features like noise reducer, graphic equalizer, NICAM Stereo, stereo playback, volume lock, blue screen, auto off, auto sound leveler, channel guard, On and Off timers, on screen display, program swap and sleep timers. It gives shiny and slim appearance. It has increased panel life of 60,000 hours.

Aesthetically it looks pretty, good and beautiful shiny. Plasma televisions are becoming very popular not only in homes, but also in office and public environment as well. You can see all over airports, restaurants, conference, neighbors and families. These incredible features grasp our attention towards it. Hi- definition picture clarity, brightness, resolution, sound system are notable features. The entry of these new plasma televisions gives us a fantastic experience. Purchase and get benefited!

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

• Type Plasma
• Diagonal60 inch
• Width69.5 inch (1773 mm)
• Height39.9 inch (1018 mm)
• Depth18.9 inch (483 mm)
• Weight220.2 lbs (99.9 kg)

SCREEN

• Resolution1920x1080
• Image
• Aspect Ratio16:9
• Total Pixels2073600
• Pixel Response Time180 ms
• Contrast8000:1
• Brightness800 kcd/m2
• Viewing angle180°
• Sequential Scanning Yes
• Image Optimization Yes
• VIDEO HDTV support Yes
• HDTV modes1080p (Full HD)
• Zoom Yes
• Support TV
• Standard’s PAL, SECAM, NTSC
• AUDIO SYSTEM Support Stereo Sound Yes
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Power27 W (2×13.5)
• Acoustic System2 speakers
• Headphones Jack Yes

FEATURES

• Support Tele text Yes
• Tele text pages1000
• Connectors type1 x AV, 1 x S-Video, 2 x Component video, 3 x HDMI
• Outputs AV
• Sleep Timer Yes
• Universal Remote Yes