Hitachi 51UWX20B 51" 16:9 Projection HDTV-Ready Monitor/TV

Average customer rating:

Costly Mistake

Great TV, excellent connections, Nice R/C

An excellent TV, with an excellent price.

Super sharp with DVDs

Couldn't be happier

Hitachi 51UWX20B 51" 16:9 Projection HDTV-Ready Monitor/TV

Manufacturer: Hitachi
ProductGroup: CE
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Accessories:

Sylvania 6900DTE ATSC/HDTV Broadcast Set-Top Box Receiver

Monster Cable DVI400-2M DVI-D Video Cable

Roku HD1000 High-Definition Digital Media Player

Product Features:

51-inch 16:9 projection HDTV-ready TV with 5-element lens system; 48.75 x 50.13 x 25.06 inches (W x H x D)

High-contrast anti-reflective shield

8-sensor auto digital convergence w/timer

2-tuner P.I.P.

DVI w/ HDCP

ASIN: B00006CFM2

Product Description

The UWX models offer Hitachi's industry-recognized performance and design in a high-value home theater product. Whether it's a widescreen blockbuster or your favorite sitcom, you can count on the highest-quality viewing experience. A wide range of viewer conveniences make operation simple and straightforward. The DVI digital interface provides compatibility with the latest generation of set-top boxes.

Customer Reviews:

Costly Mistake.......2006-08-29

Worst TV ever....
The set came highly recommended and for the first two years put out a beautiful picture... then, out of the blue we couldn't turn it on... It kept turning itself off. Tried to do a reset by unplugging it for the night to no avail. This unit cost us 2700 2.5 years ago and they want another $800 to repair it. It's just not worth it. I am very dissapointed in Hitachi and most likely will NOT purchase another Hitachi product. I work too hard for my money to be wasting $1000 a year for a TV that doesn't last. And, if you work hard for your money too, take my advise... Stay away from Hitachi.

Great TV, excellent connections, Nice R/C.......2005-02-04

Purchase from Amazon in Feb 2003, delivered by truck (took about a week) and they set it up for no additional charge...

Worked perfect for 6 months -- then suddently stopped working one night [~ 2:00 am when I had fallen asleep watching it :)]. Called Hitachi and they found someone who would service it (most I called did not want to come to my location as I'm 35 miles outside of Chicago). The service people contacted me - came out, diagnosed the problem ("jungle" chip) and left. 2 weeks later came back out, fixed it (no charge) and it's been fine ever since.

Picture is still fantastic, service is excellent and despite my angst over it not working for a bit has been an excellent TV. I would recommend an extended warranty however.

An excellent TV, with an excellent price........2004-01-02

This is by far the best thing that I have ever purchased. Anyways, it is an outstanding TV, with a great picture, lots of input jacks for stuff, and by far the best price tag for the quality.

UPDATE!!
After one year of use this TV is out of comission. I turn the set on and instantly the screen turns blue, white, then shuts off. Thank god for the warranty. I will update again once it's fixed.

Super sharp with DVDs.......2003-05-08

I had been looking at projection TVs for 3 years and never saw anything in the showrooms that I couldn't live without - until I wandered into Circuit City at the Holyoke Mall. There I saw the Hitachi 51UWX - the picture was spectacular. CC delivered it to me in Vermont (free delivery - with 3 ft of snow on the ground) and set it up. It's been 'Cinema Nirvana' ever since. The key feature is the ability to manually sharpen the image at 117 points on the screen - the result is a sharper image (from DVDs) than any first-run movie theater can provide. If you're a film afficianado - this is the machine.

Couldn't be happier.......2003-04-26

This is my first purchase of an Hitachi product and I have to say I am very pleased. Sony was the first HDTV I looked at but two things changed my mind. First the 'flicker' problem associated with Sony projection TV's. Their tube televisions are peerless but over and over I came across comments about the development of flicker and a green cast on the picture after even 3 months of use. Then I saw the TV's side by side at Circuit City. That clinched it. The color and definition of the Hitachi were, to me, superior. One caveat...normal cable looks less than great on this TV. I have digital TV with HDTV channels and it's amazing. I cannot say how a picture from an antenna would look. But before the Cable company hooked up my HDTV box, the pic on the HItachi wasn't as good as the picture on my father's 3 year old Mitsubishi. However, with both tv's attached to HDTV cable, the HItachi is superior.

Hitachi 53FDX20B 53" Projection HDTV-Ready Monitor/TV

Average customer rating:

And the winner is...Hitachi

Hitachi 53FDX20B 53" Projection HDTV-Ready Monitor/TV

Manufacturer: Hitachi
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

53-inch 16:9 projection HDTV-ready TV with 5-element lens system; 46 x 51.63 x 25.25 inches (W x H x D)
High-contrast anti-reflective shield
8-sensor auto digital convergence w/timer
2-tuner P.I.P.
Standard pedestal base

ASIN: B00006CFM4

Product Description

An intelligent balance of technology and value, the FDX models incorporate high-performance CRTs and lenses along with a high-contrast fine-pitch screen. Hitachi's VirtualHD digital video processing upconverts conventional NTSC sources to HD specifications and smoothly corrects for motion artifacts that may have been introduced into the original film or video sources. The 4:3 models also include 16:9 modes for displaying HDTV.

Customer Reviews:

And the winner is...Hitachi.......2003-05-27

Deciding on a big screen has definitely been a grueling and frustrating task. I have been looking for a Projection HDTV for almost a year now. I never wanted to spend more than 2,000 so I waited till now to actually buy one. There are so many models out there and once you start doing your research many of the contenders will drop out of contention. When I first started looking, I considered every brand and model and went from there. Deciding on what you want can really narrow down your search. First decide on whether you want standard or widescreen. I think there is no clear answer for this and its more of a preference. I myself went withthis standard screen because I do mostly TV watching with occasional DVD viewing. Remember if you buy a widescreen when you are watching TV there will be bars on the sides. Go to a store and ask them to show this to you on a Widescreen, you have to see it to decide whether you can live with it or not. Many people say that Widescreen is the future especially with HD on the horizon, but I'm not so sure its coming as soon as more people think. Yes there are some channels now offered in HD, but not enough in my opinion. With cable and satellite systems offering hundreds of channels, I did not want to invest in a widescreen just for a few channels. I think it is coming but in my opinion by the time HD broadcasts have reached a substantial level (about 5-7 years or maybe longer) then sure it will be worth it to get it then. My logic is that I will get a Widescreen HDTV in a few years and by then maybe I plasmas will become affordable or if not I could get a really nice projection widescreen HDTV. I could go on but now I'll get to the TV.

I think picture is the most important thing when buying a big screen. I would rather have a 42 inch with a great picture than a 52 inch with a so so picture. The picture on this TV is the best in my opinon. The Toshiba 50 inch H72 which comes in standard and widescreen is the only TV that comes close to this one. The few other competitors that I was considering such as the the Sony and Phillips had ok pictures but not as good as this one in my opinion. I really did not like any of the Panasonic TV's they didn't look like they were worth it even though they were a little cheaper. My advise is not too skimp, I understand how budgets are tight but don't buy a lesser TV just to save yourself a few bucks. This is a multiyear investment and evey buck helps you. I also have to say this by the way. One thing that really confused me was how I would read all these different reviews for different TV's and everyone would practically swear that they had the best picture. I think there is no "best" picture. It really depends on so many things such as the source that is being watched, the lighting, the angle, the calibration, and a whole bunch of other things that make it difficult to buy the "best" TV. And remember that the sales people ...can easily manipulate the picture. They can easily make a great TV look [bad] wih just a few presses of a button. Keep that in mind and when you go to look at TV's ask them to show you the TV with different sources such as TV, DVD, and HD if available. Sometimes you can tell that they have messed with the TV's by just checking the brightness and contrast. I apologize for giving more shopping tips than I have on this actual TV.

I chose this TV because it consistently looked the best at five different store. Hitachi consistently gets better technical ratings and has the best lens for this type of TV. They manufacture their own parts and have some of the best display technology in the business. One thing that really helped me was that I look through at the "Consumer Reports" analysis on HDTV's and this TV was very highly recommended. Unlike many of the editorial reviews on other websites, Consumer Reports does no advertising and really puts the products to the test. I also really like this TV because of its flexibility and options. There are plenty of inputs and you can adust many of the setting including aspect ratio, temperature, utilize BBE, and the on screen display is very easy. I don't know why some companies make their controls so hard to use. The remote control for this TV is ok, but nothing spectacular. To be honest, I really didn't pay much attention to the remotes when I was researching. I obviously did check them out but its one of the least important thngs in my opinion especially since they all perform the same basic function.

DVD's look beautiful on this TV and in combination with a good home theater system, say good bye to Loews and say hello to Blockbuster. And remember don't freak out if you open the box, plug in the TV, and it doesn't look perfect, this TV's need a lot of adjusting and many manufacturers suggest the best picture that these TV's can produce will be evident after about a hundred hours, this give the guns a chance to warm up and spread their wings for lack of a better term.

Finally, I know this is a hard decision and I hope my review has helpd you somewhat. Just remember to do your homework, don't rush it, look for prices online and in stores, and don't forget to buy an extended warranty-you'll need it at some point. Last thing, buy premium cables-like Monster.

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Hitachi 21"/20.0V 22MM 1600 X 1200 75Hz MPRII/TCO95Y Compliant Superscan 811 Flat Monitor

Manufacturer: Hitachi
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Jensen JF25 Stereo Headphones

Belkin HDDB15M/F PC Monitor Extension Cable (6 FT)

Belkin F2N025-10 VGA HDDB15M/F Monitor Extension Cable (10 FT)

Koss R-10 Home Headphones

Belkin F2N028-06 VGA Monitor Replacement Cable

ASIN: B00004Z9YU

Product Description

Hitachi's 3S series of Super Space Saving monitors includes the SuperScan 811. It features a short-neck CRT design and the shortest depth available on any 21-inch monitor. This 20-inch viewable image monitor has a variety of features to meet the needs of imaging, graphics or multimedia professionals. It has the space, resolutions, refresh rates and image quality required by today's complex applications. An exceptionally fine .22mm horizontal dot pitch and Hitachi's flat square tube with multi-step dynamic focus and auto-astigmatism correction combine to produce Hitachi's sharpest image, with precise focus and consistent brightness out to the corners and edges. It's a clear choice for eye-saving viewing. The built-in precise color control, optimum white balance and consistent screen geometry bolsters color graphics creation. Easy Menu on-screen controls give access to five preset and 21 user programmable picture adjustments in five languages. The SuperScan 811 is plug and play ready for easy setup and use under Windows. It complies with strict TCO '95 standards for safe emissions levels, and its power management features meet EPA Energy Star/VESA DPMS requirements. This model also has a universal power supply for configuration flexibility.

Hitachi CML200B 20" Flat Panel LCD Monitor

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Hitachi CML200B 20" Flat Panel LCD Monitor

Manufacturer: Rasterops Hitachi Nsa
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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1600 x 1200 resolution
500:1 contrast ratio
Auto-adjust function
DVI input
25 ms response time

ASIN: B000076W2E

Product Description

Hitachi CML200B 20" Flat Panel Display with thin, sleek design provides distortion-free images while using approximately 2/3 less desk space than most comparable CRTs! The monitor features auto-adjust function for quick, beautiful picture adjustments! The MVA technology delivers better sharpness, brightness and color reproduction than most panels - even many with higher specs! This panel display can be arm or wall mounted with additional third party arms and meets VESA Flat Panel Monitor Physical Mounting Interface (FPMPMI) spacing standards. The CML200 features analog and digital (DVI-D) inputs as well as side-mounted, detachable speakers and headphone jack. Native 1600 x 1200 resolution provides maximum workspace for general business, graphics, imaging, CAD/CAM/CAE and more.

Hitachi 21IN/20.0V 22MM 2048X1536 75Hz Cm814 Dig Tco95 MPrii

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Hitachi 21IN/20.0V 22MM 2048X1536 75Hz Cm814 Dig Tco95 MPrii

Manufacturer: Hitachi
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B00004ZA3O

Product Description

Hitachi's 3S series of Super Space Saving monitors includes the SuperScan 814. It features a short-neck CRT design and the shortest depth available on any 21-inch monitor. This 20-inch viewable image monitor has a variety of features to meet the needs of imaging, graphics or multimedia professionals. It has the space, resolutions, refresh rates and image quality required by today's complex applications. An exceptionally fine .22mm horizontal dot pitch and Hitachi's flat square tube with multi-step dynamic focus and auto-astigmatism correction combine to produce Hitachi's sharpest image, with precise focus and consistent brightness out to the corners and edges. The SuperScan 814, with black matrix Invar shadow mask, supports a max resolution of 1856x1392 at 85Hz flicker-free, with refresh rates up to 160Hz. It runs at 1600x1200 resolution at 100Hz refresh, with a 270MHz video clock frequency. It's a clear choice for eye-saving viewing. The built-in precise color control, optimum white balance and consistent screen geometry bolsters color graphics creation. Easy Menu on-screen controls give access to seven preset and 19 user programmable picture adjustments in five languages. The SuperScan 814 is plug and play ready for easy setup and use under Windows 95. It complies with strict TCO '95 standards for safe emissions levels, and its power management features meet EPA Energy Star/VESA DPMS requirements. This model also has a universal power supply for configuration flexibility.

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Hitachi 20" Monitor

Manufacturer: Hitachi
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B00005MOT1

Hitachi 43FDX20B 43" Projection HD-Ready Monitor/TV

Average customer rating:

Don't buy a Hitachi HDTV
GOOD GOING BAD
Great TV
Bang for your buck
Good But Shows Some Flaws

Hitachi 43FDX20B 43" Projection HD-Ready Monitor/TV

Manufacturer: Hitachi
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Product Features:

43-inch projection HD-ready monitor/TV; measures 43.62 x 38.94 x 20.1 inches (W x H x D)
4:3 aspect ratio (16:9 enhanced); bright 5-element lens; high-contrast .52mm fine-pitch screen
Upconverts NTSC analog source; SRS surround sound
3 A/V inputs (1 front/2 rear), 2 S-video inputs, 2 component-video inputs, 2 RF inputs, S-video and A/V output
Includes remote control

ASIN: B000069JX3

Product Description

An intelligent balance of technology and value, the FDX models incorporate high-performance CRTs and lenses along with a high-contrast fine-pitch screen. Hitachi's VirtualHD digital video processing upconverts conventional NTSC sources to HD specifications and smoothly corrects for motion artifacts that may have been introduced into the original film or video sources. This 43-inch model is a tabletop set that has an optional matching base. The 4: 3 models also include 16: 9 modes for displaying HDTV.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Hitachi 43FDX20B 43-inch HD-ready monitor/TV offers Hitachi's exclusive Virtual HD circuitry, 1280-line horizontal resolution, a high-brightness five-element lens system, and a high-contrast 0.52mm fine-pitch screen. Other features include MTS stereo/SAP with DBX, SRS surround sound, a variety of inputs/outputs with 2 wideband component inputs, a 3D Y/C comb filter, and picture-in-picture (PIP).

The Virtual HD functionality upconverts conventional NTSC sources to HD specifications and smoothly corrects for motion artifacts that may have been introduced into the original film or video sources. It has a 4:3 aspect ratio as well as a 16:9 mode for displaying HDTV broadcasts.

In addition to controlling all the functions on the 43FDX20B projection TV, the remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.

It has a built-in 181-chanel NTSC tuner; you'll need a separate HTDTV tuner to receive high-definition broadcasts. The 43FDX20B incorporates dual-tuner picture-in-picture technology, which allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and subpicture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.

This set features front A/V and S-VHS input jacks for connecting a game console, VCR, or S-VHS camcorder. The rear features 2 S-video inputs, 2 composite A/V inputs, 2 component-video inputs, 2 RF inputs, 1 audio output, and S-video and A/V monitor outputs.

Tech Talk
Aspect ratio: The aspect ratio refers to the shape of the video image. Standard television has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is almost square in appearance. Digital television will have either a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio, which is widescreen and appears rectangular, looking more like a movie screen and filling more of the viewer's field of vision for a more lifelike viewing experience.

Scanning method: Frames of video are made up of many lines of video that are scanned onto a television screen so closely they appear to be a solid picture. The scanning method can be either interlaced or progressive. Interlaced scanning (also used in today's analog TV), indicated by an "i" in the video format, fills in the odd number lines (1,3,5,7...) and then fills in the even number lines (2,4,6,8...) until the frame is complete. Progressive scanning, "p," fills in each line consecutively until the frame is complete, like a computer display.

What's in the Box
43FDX20B 43-inch projection TV, remote control, 2 AA batteries, and printed operating instructions.

Customer Reviews:

Don't buy a Hitachi HDTV.......2006-01-31

We have had this TV for three years. Two days ago red swirl lines appeared across the screen. It is impossible to get someone to come and take a look at the TV and Hitachi customer service was no help. After reading other comments from customers, it is clear that other Hitachi customers are having the same issues. We spent 2 grand on this TV and are extremely disappointed and will never buy another Hitachi.

GOOD GOING BAD.......2005-03-23

3 years of good service, convergence issues, now 2 output amps
are out. Green starts in lower left and right ok, then is two
inches above in middle of screen, like a small curve, service tech says these last 2 - 5 years before amps go out. I've
got nearly $300 in repairs and still not fixed yet. Paid 2 grand new.

Great TV.......2004-02-06

I have had the tv for about 6 months now. It has a great picture! I generally use my surround sound when it is on. I have Dish Network HDTV and get some local channels that broadcast in HDTV too thanks to the 811 receiver. You will never go back to "regular" tv again.

Bang for your buck.......2003-12-24

This HDTV Monitor is worth every penny, it shows a clear bright picture, and it takes up little room, easy to setup and use.
Football, movies, or just good old TV....all looks better through this.....enjoy.....I am

Good But Shows Some Flaws.......2003-04-16

I've owned this HDTV for 1 year and 6 months. I won't get into too many details about the TV's specifications. The picture is good; the sound is good; and there's a smorgasbord of customization features.

Now let me describe the three problems I have with it:

My model comes with a plastic cover over the screen which causes some glare from light sources. This cover cannot be removed without taking the TV apart. Newer models of the same TV don't have the cover, so this may not apply to all prospective buyers.

After using the TV for a while I noticed these curved black lines across the middle of the screen. They're largest at the edges of the screen and get smaller as they approach the center until they're nonexistent. They're always there but aren't easily visible. I was practically looking for imperfections before I saw them and they're unnoticeable against dark images.

Finally, there seems to be something wrong with the color. I don't know if this is a growing problem or if it's been there all along. The bottom-left corner of the screen has a blue shift to it and the top-right corner has a red shift. It's as if the red & blue color convergence is out of adjustment. Manually changing said convergence doesn't help much. It might've always been like that and I just didn't notice before, I don't know.

These two problems may simply be flukes to which only my TV suffers. Also, keep in mind that I am a videophile perfectionist and my reviews for such products are strict.

Average customer rating:

Great Home Theater

AWESOME

Hitachi 57SWX20B 57" 16:9 Projection HDTV-Ready Monitor/TV

Manufacturer: Hitachi
ProductGroup: CE
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Accessories:

Sylvania 6900DTE ATSC/HDTV Broadcast Set-Top Box Receiver

Monster Cable DVI400-2M DVI-D Video Cable

Roku HD1000 High-Definition Digital Media Player

Product Features:

57-inch 16:9 rear-projection HDTV monitor with full 1080i resolution; 54 x 54.19 x 25.5 inches (W x H x D)

1,280 horizontal lines of resolution

HD Hybrid wide-neck CRTs and Super Contrast 5-element lens system is optimized for HDTV-level programming

Anti-reflective high-contrast shield offers 160-degree viewing angles and minimizes ambient-light distortions

Magic Focus 8-sensor auto digital convergence saves configuration efforts

ASIN: B00006CFLZ

Product Description

The SWX Series is a superb blend of contemporary styling, unequalled performance and user convenience. By coordinating the design of all key components from source to screen, Hitachi delivers an ultra-bright, razor-sharp rendition of both high-definition and conventional content. The AV NET user interface provides on-screen "heads-up" control and operation of external system components such as DVD players, VCRs and AV receivers. A DVI digital input accommodates newer-generation set-top boxes.

Amazon.com Product Description

The SWX series 57SWX20B offers a superb blend of unequalled performance, user convenience, and contemporary styling. By coordinating the design of all key components from source to screen, Hitachi delivers ultrabright, razor-sharp rendering of both high-definition and conventional programming. The set's AV NET user interface provides onscreen control and operation of external system components, such as DVD players, VCRs, and audio-video receivers. And a DVI digital input even accommodates newer-generation digital high-definition set-top boxes (a set-top box or separate HDTV tuner is required to enjoy full HD programming).

The set's 16:9 aspect ratio is perfect for cinematic widescreen viewing, and its hybrid wide-neck CRT and Super Contrast lens system are optimized for HDTV-level programming. Conventional TV and video sources will look better, too, with Hitachi's Enhanced VirtualHD digital video processing, which upgrades conventional signals to near-HD quality. An antireflective screen shield ensures smooth, even light distribution and wide viewing angles. Magic Focus convergence automatically aligns the picture for optimal performance at the touch of a button, and 3:2 correction/26-point motion-adaptive interpolation ensures smooth, seamless images.

Customer Reviews:

Great Home Theater.......2003-07-04

I purchased my Hitachi after doing several comparisons. The fact that Hitachi makes their own components is a huge reason their TVs are the best. They have control over the entire process of building the sets.
DVDs are simply fantastic. My DVD/Home Theater system is not a progressive scan system yet I would challenge anyone to notice the difference. Cable is acceptable and usually depends on the signal quality which determins how good the picture is for analog. VHS tapes are okay but I can hardly wait til I can go DVD recording and dump my VCR( after I transfer my tapes to DVDs). Sound is also VERY good. All in all I'm extremely pleased with the set.

AWESOME.......2003-01-17

It was between this one and the Sony V600 model. Lucky for us we were able to compare them side by side at a local store and Hitachi was clearly the winner. Every type of signal was compared and the only signal that looked better on the Sony was the air antenna. When we received it, the picture did not seem as good as it did on the showroom floor, but after reading the manual and making some adjustments the picture was terrific, even on analog cable!

Hitachi 53SDX20B 53" Projection HD-Ready Monitor/TV

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Hitachi 53SDX20B 53" Projection HD-Ready Monitor/TV

Manufacturer: Hitachi
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

53-inch projection HD-ready monitor/TV; measures 55.75 x 46 x 25 inches (W x H x D)
4:3 aspect ratio (16:9 enhanced); bright 5-element lens; high-contrast .52mm fine-pitch screen
Upconverts NTSC analog source; SRS surround sound
3 A/V inputs (1 front/2 rear), 2 S-video inputs, 2 component-video inputs, 2 RF inputs, S-video and A/V output
Includes remote control

ASIN: B000069L67

Product Description

For those who prefer a 4:3 aspect ratio, yet demand the performance and quality of digital, the SDX is the ideal solution. You get a bright, sharp picture thanks to Hitachi's advanced CRT, top-of-the-line Super Contrast lens system and digital processing circuitry. A broad range of screen modes provides true 1080i performance for both widescreen and standard content viewing. A universal remote and on-screen menu system ensures ease of operation. Enjoy high-definition programming from cable or satellite with a set top box or separate HDTV tuner. Optical system and picture tubes are engineered for optimum performance of HDTV-level materials. The 53SDX20B upgrades conventional signals to near HD quality for a sharp, well-defined picture, regardless of source; ensures smooth, seamless display of both film- and video-originated programming; automatically aligns the picture for optimum performance at the touch of a button; features logical on-screen navigation for simplified system operation.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Hitachi 53SDX20B 53-inch HD-ready monitor/TV offers Hitachi's exclusive Virtual HD circuitry, 1280-line horizontal resolution, a high-brightness five-element lens system, and a high-contrast 0.52mm fine-pitch screen. Other features include MTS stereo/SAP with DBX, SRS surround sound, a variety of inputs/outputs with 2 wideband component inputs, a 3D Y/C comb filter, and picture-in-picture (PIP).

In addition to controlling all the functions on the 53SDX20B projection TV, the remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CBL (cable TV) converters, satellite receiver, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch.

It has a built-in 181-chanel NTSC tuner; you'll need a separate HTDTV tuner to receive high-definition broadcasts. The 53SDX20B incorporates dual-tuner picture-in-picture technology, which allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and subpicture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.

What's in the Box
This package contains the 53SDX20B 53-inch projection TV, remote control, 2 AA batteries, and printed operating instructions.

Average customer rating:

very unhappy

seeing is believing

Best Rear Projection Available

Excellent

Hitachi

Hitachi 51SWX20B 51" 16:9 Projection HDTV-Ready Monitor/TV

Manufacturer: Hitachi
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Sylvania 6900DTE ATSC/HDTV Broadcast Set-Top Box Receiver

Monster Cable DVI400-2M DVI-D Video Cable

Roku HD1000 High-Definition Digital Media Player

Product Features:

51-inch 16:9 rear-projection HDTV monitor with full 1080i resolution; 48.75 x 50.13 x 25.06 inches (W x H x D)

1,280 horizontal lines of resolution

HD Hybrid wide-neck CRTs and Super Contrast 5-element lens system is optimized for HDTV-level programming

Anti-reflective high-contrast shield offers 160-degree viewing angles and minimizes ambient-light distortions

Magic Focus 8-sensor auto digital convergence saves configuration efforts

ASIN: B00006CFM0

Product Description

Customer Reviews:

very unhappy.......2005-11-04

I have this tv and the picture quality is great. One exception.
in two and a half years I had to change the crt's twice. I had "screen burn". Hitachi does not back them up at all. I never played vidio games or put up pictures from a camera. I was told the instant you turn the set onyou start the procces no matter how long you leave the set on. Just normal watching constitue misue and Hitachi would not cover the repair. Why would I spend this kind of money to watch tv and it be concidered misuse. Thats what I bought the tv for watching.

seeing is believing.......2004-03-08

this tv has the best picture of any projection tv i have ever seen, and give many a tube tv a run for the show as well. i have seen alot of them, as i deliver for a tv and appliance store. the price i paid for this item is unbelievable as well. so needless to say i am a very happy hatachi watcher. dvd quality is out of this world, i have pioneer 600 watt surround sound w/5 disc changer hooked up through red blue green on both units. just switched from cable (clear picture aint so clear) to direct tv the picture from direct is much much better. when not using the pioneer, the sound still sounds good from the hitachi. even though i got a tremendous deal it is well worth the regular price.

Best Rear Projection Available.......2003-01-12

Bought this HDTV in early December 2002. Prices have gone UP since. We are very happy with this unit.

DVD progressive-scan picture quality is flawless. I challenge anyone to see more detail in a film like "The Last of the Blonde Bombshells" (an HBO film shot with HD equipment): I can safely describe every scene as of "photographic quality". "Shrek", "Matrix", "Moulin Rouge", and "Moonstruck" are also fantastic.

UPDATED Sept 2004: The (cable box) HD picture we see from home is fantastic. "Pinch me, is this real?" HBO is best, then HD1, then NBC, then CBS, then ABC.

Lets face it, if you spend this much on a large screen TV, you will want to fill the screen edge to edge, and the six aspect-ratio settings let you do just that. We choose 16:9 (1.85:1 "widescreen") viewing most of the time. Breathtaking stuff!

When you watch 4:3 images (1.33:1 "full screen") you can expand the image to fill the screen, but the distortion bothers me. So we mostly watch those at the "Zoom1" setting, which provides an edge-to-edge viewing experience with some cropping. I prefer cropping to the grey or black bars that otherwise frame the image.

Compared this 51" to the 57" Hitachi and was surprised that the 57" picture quality was better, considering it uses the same elements. I thought that picture would be grainy or washed out, but it was also superb. However I could not justify the additional cost - and this 51" screen fits our basement viewing area well.

I am very happy with this HDTV watching 50/50 DVD and satellite TV, but I am hunting for the best HD receiver to complete our video experience.

For sound, we use an RCA 700W surround system. Despite small satellite speakers, the sound is incredible large, thanks to a large subwoofer. The Hitachi's 40W speakers provide good sound, though, and we usually set the volume at 50% while watching movies. They fill in nicely in the mid to high-range frequencies.

I strongly recommend this set and challenge anyone to find a better quality image for the money.

Excellent.......2002-12-29

I am very impressed with this set. In comparing the quality of the picture with other manufacturers the picture far exceeded their capabilities. This set far exceeded my expectations and I am happy I bought it. It is even better than I thought it would be by seeing it in the store.

Hitachi.......2002-12-09

I checked other systems and frankly this one was the clearest picture of all. Expansions capabilities are also quite diversed. One negative side is that the input ports are low (close to the floor) thus needing longer cables than otherwise needed. Asides from that, overall a 5 star.

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