Product Description
HDTV Compatible / NTSC and ATSC TV Tuners / 4 HD Aspect Modes / 6 SD Aspect Modes / 3 HDMI Connectors / 20 Watt Speaker System / 1-Year In Home Warranty
Customer Reviews:
1080P WITH GREAT PICTURE FOR A GREAT PRICE.......2007-09-11
I bought this TV at Circuit City for $999.00. Sure there may be better Plasma TV's but this thing is awesome. I use it with with DishNetwork HD. The picture is stunning, the sound is excellent and the setup and remote contol is easy. This is my second big screen Hitachi. I've had great success. I love my HD!!!! Hope this helps.
GREAT product for GREAT price.......2007-09-06
My husband researched and had me return a different plasma tv. We went with this because it was a good price and had free shipping. It arrived and because we weren't ready to install, the shipping co left the tv in the box (normally they'll unpack take packaging) Of course always check for price drops within your 30 days, I did and saved an additional $250
The picture quality with our regular DVD player is great. I have not yet switched my Directv to high def, but picture is still better than our old projection style tv.
Bargain 42" Plasma.......2007-08-26
Ordered this TV set through Amazon. Arrived quickly; in fact four days before the estimated delivery. Picture is amazing. Easy to set-up, although reading the manual is required. While the picture quality is not quite like that of the higher cost Panasonic (blacks in particular), the average user will have little to complain about. The number of features and conveniences offered in this set make it appealing to either the average or the very serious viewer.
Very pleased with the bargain price Amazon provided on this model. Same sets are selling for $400 to $500 in retail outlets. Delivery by Eagle was quick and included unpacking and hauling away packing materials.
Recommend this set to anyone interested in a plasma TV with numerous features and connectivity, and high quality picture.
Will add a 5.1 surround sound system to enhance the entertainment value of this TV.
Picture quality is not as clear and sound could be better.......2007-08-23
Well, the only thing I have to say is that I'm really sorry that I did not repurchase the 42HDS69 like I originally had before it was stolen. I thought I would get the same quality of picture and sound from this model, but not the case. Believe me, the quality of picture on this model is not as crisp as it was on the 42HDS69. Also, someone told me that the volume/sound coming from the bottom speaker of the plasma tvs was suppose to be better than the volume/sound coming from the speakers on the side. Not true. I liked the sound from the side speakers better. I now have to add more speakers to this model to get the quality of sound I'm accustomed to. As for the poor quality of picture, I guess I'll have to live with that too or sell this one and purchase another one. In a nutshell, I'm truly disappointed with this purchase.
DON'T BUY HITACHI!!!.......2007-08-20
BUY A SHARP AQUOS LCD - THEY ARE MY NEW, FIRST RECOMMEND! If I could do it over again I would!
Let me begin by saying that I'm a technophile - work at Google currently - have worked at Oracle and Microsoft previously... I know technology!
I bought this particular set because of its features and technology... however; it broke 3 months after purchase! After some very annoying back and forth with first line Hitachi customer support, an "authorized Hitachi repair person" came and took my Plasma away - this was near 4 WEEKS AGO, and counting. I have been without ANY TV for near 4 weeks! Buy "authorized Hitachi repair person" I mean some guy - no uniform, loaded my Hitachi in the back of an unmarked, open pickup truck - and left me with some generic service repair ticket.
Customer service is completely inept, uncaring, and without any authority to assist. Its borderline criminal - I originally went with a name brand to avoid this very thing. There is definitively no CARE in Hitachi Customer Care.
Someone at Hitachi viewing this can view my support ticket by last name: Greene, and Zip 94103.
ADVICE: DON'T BUY HITACHI!
Product Description
The Hitachi UltraVision 42 Plasma HDTV produces a superior picture. It utilizes the most advanced plasma technologies to produce a truly cinematic home viewing experience. Innovative Wide Aperture Pixel technology maximizes the pixel aperture to deliver a smooth film-like image. The exclusive 1080P III Video Processor reduces video noise to a minimum, recreating the smooth curves and high fidelity image of film. Utilizing a state-of-the-art HDMI connection, the 42HDS69 produces higher quality digital images. Overall, it's a blend of refined aesthetics and original technologies that is ideal for any home. Pure HDTV Blue 68 billion color capability Dynamic Contrast Automatic 3 - 2 film processing 4 HD aspect modes, 6 SD aspect modes 1080i/720p/480p/480i compatible HDTV(ATSC) and NTSC tuner Digital cable ready (QAM) 4-step black enhancement 10-bit digital 4MB 3D Y/C Comb Filter MTS Stereo/SAP with dbx Simulated Surround Bass Boost CableCARD compatible 3 HDMI and 3 Component inputs (2 rear, 1 side) Inputs/Outputs - Wideband Component Video (2 rear, 1 side), AV inputs (4 rear, 1 side), RF in, Center Channel in, Optical Digital out, Fixed/Variable out 36-watt 3-Way Speaker System Mute & soft mute functions On/sleep timers TV-as-Center Speaker (L/Mono) Closed Caption decoder Parental Locks (V-Chip) Anti-reflective glass screen Manual swivel tabletop stand Preprogrammed remote control Color - Silver Unit Dimensions(Monitor With Stand - HxWxD) - 28-1/8 x 44-5/8 x 14-1/2
Amazon.com Product Description
Get the most out of your high-definition plasma television purchase with the 42-inch Hitachi 42HDS69, which offers a wealth of advanced technological features that will ensure superior picture and audio performance for years to come. Its blend of refined aesthetics is ideal for any home while its fully high-definition display--with 1080 vertical lines of interlaced resolution--provides stunningly vivid and colorful entertainment. The set's built-in ATSC (DTV) tuner pulls HD signals (480p/720p/1080i) right from the airwaves, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. The set's CableCARD port means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from a compatible cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming. It comes with a manual swivel tabletop stand.
Plasma display technology offers the widest viewing angle of any type of television. The wide viewing angle makes plasma the ultimate choice for wall mounted television. Plasma television performance is also exceptional for producing high quality images of fast motion content, like sports programming.
Hitachi's original ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces) technology minimizes the barriers between picture elements or pixels to deliver a smoother, more film-like picture. Using more than one million pixels, ALiS can reproduce more detail than any plasma in its class. ALiS is also unique in that it is designed to match closely to the 1080i HDTV system for a sharp, smooth and seamless image.
This set's video is powered by the PictureMaster HD III processing technology, which features third-generation 1080p processing and new histogram processing for enhanced contrast, sharpness, and color for a clearer, sharper picture. It also offers extended color capabilities to reproduce the purest reds, greens and blues, a maximum 16-bit/281 trillion color capability, and a 16 percent brighter panel.
The 4 MB, 10-bit digital 3D Y/C comb filter separates brightness and color signals better in 3D domain to eliminate cross-color, cross-luminance and dot-crawl distortion. It performs field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the color from the black-and-white information and remove both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl, resulting in a razor sharp image. This set also performs automatic 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, too--a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. To adapt 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant information to display a frame-accurate picture.
The 42HDS69 has a 1024 x 1080-pixel resolution, three color temperature settings, four-step black enhancement, multiple aspect ratio formats (four HD, six SD), and split-screen/picture-in-picture functionality. The anti-reflective, high-contrast screen effectively absorbs ambient room light, reducing reflections and producing richer blacks, vibrant color and increased detail in shadows and highlights. Other convenience features include on/sleep timers, closed caption decoder, V-Chip parental controls, several screensavers, and three-language on-screen display (English, French, Spanish).
It has a three-way, 36-watt speaker system that can produce simulated surround sound and a bass boost. The set can also be used as a center-channel speaker in a full surround sound system. It includes the following video and audio connections:
- Composite A/V: 4 rear, 1 side
- S-Video: 2 rear
- Component Video: 2 rear, 1 side
- HDMI: 2 rear, 1 side
- RF: 1
- Digital audio output: 1 optical
Tech Talk
HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats--standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV).
What's in the Box
Plasma TV, remote control (with batteries), manual swivel tabletop stand, printed operating instructions
Customer Reviews:
DON'T BUY HITACHI!!!.......2007-08-20
BUY A SHARP AQUOS LCD - THEY ARE MY NEW, FIRST RECOMMEND! If I could do it over again I would!
Let me begin by saying that I'm a technophile - work at Google currently - have worked at Oracle and Microsoft previously... I know technology!
I bought this particular set because of its features and technology... however; it broke 3 months after purchase! After some very annoying back and forth with first line Hitachi customer support, an "authorized Hitachi repair person" came and took my Plasma away - this was near 4 WEEKS AGO, and counting. I have been without ANY TV for near 4 weeks! Buy "authorized Hitachi repair person" I mean some guy - no uniform, loaded my Hitachi in the back of an unmarked, open pickup truck - and left me with some generic service repair ticket.
Customer service is completely inept, uncaring, and without any authority to assist. Its borderline criminal - I originally went with a name brand to avoid this very thing. There is definitively no CARE in Hitachi Customer Care.
Someone at Hitachi viewing this can view my support ticket by last name: Greene, and Zip 94103.
ADVICE: DON'T BUY HITACHI!
poor quality.......2007-08-20
Only 11 month into usage, this TV developed a 3 inch red strip along left side of screen on all input signals. This pretty much renders the TV useless. Even before this, the TV has excessive audio buzzing noise. I have tolerated for almost a year. Definitely will never buy another Hitachi product.
Don't buy Hitachi!.......2007-06-28
My Hitachi HDTV is still broken after 4 repair attempts. Phone support flat out lies to me telling me they don't offer refund or exchange. After escalating it to her supervisor, got him to admit that exchange is an option. Now waiting for them to call me back with their decision. Not holding my breath.
Simply Gorgeous.......2007-06-22
It has been more than a month now, since my wife and I purchased this tv. Let me tell you... It is a amazing. We have a near-500 dvd movie library, and this television is amply the centerpiece of the livingroom.
We first noticed it at the local PX (as I am military), in the electronics department. Of all the hd lcd's and plasmas there, THIS model drew "the crowd." It's not just the sleek design, it's all in the picture. CRYSTAL CLEAR. I mean CRYSTAL CLEAR! The brightness was amazing too. When you think of high-definition, it's tv's like this one that come to mind.
It has many, many perks, but one of my many favorite features is the VIEW FROM BEHIND! Yes, it has soooo many different connections and it can support. It is because of this tv, that my wife and I decided to completely upgrade our home theater system. The back of the system clearly shows you that it is a system you can build on. (From conventional rca, to s-video, to component, to hdmi...and we are talking about multiple connections for each)
You definitely get your money's worth.
AWESOME TELEVISION.......2007-05-25
I wanted to buy a plasma screen for my husband has a surprise, so I did a lot of research. The Hitachi Ultravision received the best reviews overall. My husband couldn't be happier. The picture is stunning. One thing I noticed, as with all TVs, the closer you get, the fuzzy the picture gets. I wouldn't view this set or any other set closer than five or six feet. Ours is in our workout room in front of the eliptical machine which is about six feet away from the set. The picture is fantastic. Delivery was a breeze and fast. The gentleman who delivered the set made sure that I checked the item for any cracks or defects. He was extremely helpful. I bought the two year warranty with this and the suggested wall mount. My husband said the wall mount was easy to install.
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Hitachi 42HDM12A 42-In Plasma HDTV
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- 42 inch Plasma / Digital Video Processor HDTV Monitor
- 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution
- Anti-Reflective Screen/HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface
- Multiple Screen Modes
- 20-Watt Speaker Speaker System
ASIN: B000EVOBBY |
Product Description
Plasma technology has revolutionized television with an ultra-thin display composed of millions of tiny red, green and blue fluorescent lamps, offering the widest viewing angle of any type of television. It is also exceptional for producing high quality images of fast motion content, like sports programming. Hitachi has revolutionized plasma television with original ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces) technology. ALiS minimizes the barriers between picture elements or pixels to deliver a smoother, more film-like picture. Using more than one million pixels, ALiS can reproduce more detail than any plasma in its class. ALiS is also unique in that it is designed to match closely to the 1080i HDTV system for a sharp, smooth and seamless image. When content from film is sent to your home it requires processing that can cause picture noise or distortion. Hitachi's proprietary VirtualHD technology reduces this noise to a minimum, recreating the smooth curves and high fidelity image of the original film source. Reach the pinnacle of viewing pleasure with this ultra-thin state-of-the-art plasma unit. WOW by SRS / 20 watt integrated speaker system VGA Input - can be used as a computer monitor Inputs/Outputs - HDMI / Wideband Component Video Input / S-Video Input (Rear) / AV Inputs (Rear) / RGB D-Sub VGA Input / Audio Output HDMI inputs are compatible with DVI-HDTV (HDCP) signals when combined with an adapter cable. Adapter cable is not included. Color - Silver / Resolution - 1024(H) x 1024 (V) x 3 Dimensions (WxHxD) - 40.5 x 30.25 x 12.75 inches (with Tabletop stand) Weight 103 lbs
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Hitachi P42T501 42" HD1080 Plasma HDTV
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Product Features:
- HD1080
- Integrated ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuner
- Swivel Stand included
- 3 HDMI SimplayHD � 1080p compatible inputs - 1 front
- Anti-Reflective Screen with High Contrast
ASIN: B000PNPCH8 |
Product Description
1280 x 1080 Resolution / ATSC & NTSC Tuner / DCR & SD Card Slot / 3 HDMI & 2 Component input / 20W Bottom Design Speaker System / 4 Aspect Modes
Average customer rating:
- Satisfied but puzzled
- Buyer Beware!!
- Uncompromising, as long as the features suit you
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Hitachi Ultravision 42HDS52 42" Plasma HDTV
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Product Features:
- 42-inch slim-profile plasma TV with integrated speakers; measures 44.6 x 25.5 x 4.25 inches (WxHxD)
- Integrated ATSC tuner for over-air HD broadcasts; digital cable ready with CableCard slot
- 1024 x 1024-pixel resolution; ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces) technology delivers smoother, more film-like picture
- Connections: 3 composite, 3 S-Video, 2 component, 2 HDMI, 1 PC, 1 USB
- Two stereo speakers, 20 watts apiece (40 watts total); SRS WOW virtual surround sound
ASIN: B000F7UUKI |
Product Description
Hitachi UltraVision 42? Plasma HDTV utilizes the most advanced plasma technologies to produce a truly cinematic home viewing experience. The new Hitachi VirtualHD 1080p II video processor technology ensures a sharp, smooth and seamless image every time by analyzing and optimizing each frame. Innovative ALiS panel technology minimizes the barriers between pixels to deliver a smooth film-like image. With its ultra-slim design, the UltraVision 42? Plasma HDTV has a sleek profile as sophisticated as the innovative technologies inside. Photo File Viewer (USB) - View your digital photos on-screen in vivid accurate color Anti-Reflective Screen - Provides the optimum picture performance in any lighting environment Multiple screen modes - A wide range of options for viewing standard 4 - 3 programming on the 16 - 9 widescreen display HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (2) - These connections provide compatibility with modern digital sources and allow Virtual-HD 1080p Quick Start HDTV and NTSC Tuners - Immediate access to digital channels upon power up New Learning AV NET IV - A single convenient interface simplifies the operation of complete home-theater system Illuminated Roll & Click Remote - Convenient new remote control that rolls and clicks for volume and channel control Day and Night Memory with Timer - Produces a bright picture for daytime and a home-theater picture for nighttime Unit Dimensions - 25.5 H x 44.625 W x 4.25 D
Customer Reviews:
Satisfied but puzzled.......2007-01-19
I am totally pleased with the Plasma HDTV. I am electronically challenged so I did not set it up at all, the TV deliever people and the Cable company. But I have a question for the owners: I get a 1080i display on the screen that wants a response yes or no when I turn it on or change from HD to digital. If I ignore it it goes away, but there should be a way to answer only once. Anyone know what I should do?
Buyer Beware!!.......2006-05-27
The monitor out jacks on this TV do not output audio signals when the video inputs are high quality (HDMI or component video). Therefore you must buy an additional audio receiver to use external speakers with this TV, if you want HDTV. This is not explained in their product literature, nor is it well known by their distributors. This info appears near the end of their trouble shooting guide, so beware this will be a shock if you're used to hooking up standard TVs.
Uncompromising, as long as the features suit you.......2006-04-21
If you are buying HD for a single quality -- i.e., picture quality -- then I'm not sure why you'd go any further after you see the picture on this unit. Unless, of course, you are one of those rare consumers who can see beyond what everyone else sees into some other realm of discernment. Then you might continue your quest for happiness elsewhere.
The look is sleek, high-end no-frills brushed metal deep blue-black. No built in strobe lights, no dashing/slashing/curing chrome strips, no gun ports. Just a discrete reference to the brand.
This TV operates essentially like other TVs. I've installed it as part of a wall-mounted home theater arrangement, with all cabling and external speakers concealed in the walls. So the hookup features of the 42HDS52 were particularly appealing. Everything (a full complement of antenna, set-top-boxes, audio, and video inputs, as well as outputs for external speaker systems) is concealed behind the unit except for a limited set of side inputs -- Input 5 (i.e., one for a USB device like a still camera and another for a composite video/S-video/audio input like a video cam or an iPod) on the left side recessed panel. On the right side is a set of external button switches for operating on/off, volume, channel external to the included remote.
At the time I bought, I really wanted simply a monitor -- no speakers, no tuner(s). I bought the HDS because it had an HDMI input, which I thought was mandatory. Therefore, I've never used the tuner or speakers in this device.
I also haven't used the remote control except for initial setup, so I won't comment on it. I spent some extra dough on a third-party programmable remote. BTW, if you're thinking about an A/V receiver-driven home theater setup for the first time, seriously consider a highly-featured third-party remote. All of the so-called universal remotes that come with your electronic devices will leave you ultimately disappointed. Compounding your frustration will be the inevitable flotilla of remotes on the coffee table. This caution is especially valid if you have someone in your household or extended family of casual users who is in any way daunted by change or technology. If you're technology oriented yourself, you'll end up using your computer to customize the crap out of the programmable remote. Even if you don't take this self-customizing step, you won't regret the purchase of the remote and you'll never go back. End of digression.
The rear panel of the Hitachi is replete with inputs that bring the total to five, including an HDMI hole. My hookup uses only the HDMI input that comes from a big honkin' Denon A/V receiver.
The Hitachi has a number of nice features, including a great picture-in-picture, powered side speakers (I haven't heard them in action), 1080i screen, screen saver, on-screen display, and a slick remotely controlled rotating stand (removable for on-wall installation) that rotates + or - 30 degrees.
However, its main draw is the picture, provided by a gazillion teeny-tiny pixels that help ensure that Hitachi's stellar reputation in plasma screens does not go down in flames with this unit. After five months of living with the Hitachi, my wife and I still marvel aloud when something designed for HD flashes to breathtakingly brilliant life on the screen.
When I took delivery of the device (early January), the street price was about $3K. I've seen it now about 5 months later at less than $2.2K. By the time this review goes online, they could be giving them away. Who knows.
For my money, the best test isn't whether you'd recommend it to a friend. It's whether you'd buy it again. I would.
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HITACHI 42HDF39 42 Inch Widescreen Plasma TV HDTV
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- 42 (diagonal) 16 - 9 Widescreen Plasma flat-panel display with 1024x1024 resolution display
- 1080i / 720p / 480p / 480i Input Processing
- High-Aperture Pixel Design
- ALiS Alternate Lighting of Surfaces for realistic, sharp, detailed images
- ATSC and NTSC Tuners - ATSC can receive free over-the-air HDTV reception when used with an optional HDTV antenna
ASIN: B000FH8G2M |
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When it comes to large, widescreen TV displays, flat-panel Plasma stands out for sharpness, clarity, and depth. Hitachi is a leader among Plasma screen TV that can also display HDTV. With more channels available with HDTV programming, this set includes an ATSC antenna which lets you receive HDTV broadcasts when you use an optional HDTV antenna. It also has an NTSC TV tuner that lets you enjoy standard UHF and VHF TV programming. As a result, this widescreen TV offers multiple aspect ratios so you can view shows at their optimal presentation modes. Almost concurrent with the release of this TV are new DVD formats that will display at High-Definition modes. This TV will also be compatible for use with those players because of the built-in HDMI connector. So upgrade to digital TV and tune-in to the best that home entertainment has to offer - with your Hitachi HDTV. Multiple Aspect Modes - Displays in various different aspect ratios to accommodate different analog and digital modes Includes Tabletop Stand 3-Language On-Screen Display Menus Parental Locks using V-Chip control Closed Caption Decoder Screen Savers Remote Control Sleep Timer MTS Stereo / SAP with dbx with 10 watt per channel to 2 integrated speakers Connections - HDMI 1 / Wideband Component Video Input - 1 / S-Video Inputs (Rear) 1 / AV Inputs (Rear) 1 / Antenna Inputs - 2 / RGB D-Sub AnalogInput w/Audio - 1 (for use as a PC monitor) / AV Output - 1 / (Video - NTSC Tuner only output, Audio - Monitor output) Unit Dimensions - Screen With Tabletop Stand (HWD) - 30-3/8 x 40-3/4 x 11-13/16 inch / Weight 103 lbs // Depth without stand is just under 5 inches TV may be wall mounted using an optional wall mount (HIT WM51 or compatible) Hitachi USA 1 Year Parts and Labor Warranty - In-Home Service
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Hitachi 42" Wide Screen Plasma HDTV
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Product Features:
- VirtualHD Digital Video Processor - Delivers the greatest quality image possible no matter what the source
- HDTV 1024 x 1024 Display Resolution - Delivers greater resolution than conventional plasma HDTVs.
- ALiS Plasma Technology - Reproduces finer detail by reducing the barriers between pixels on screen.
- HDTV and NTSC Tuners - Delivers seamless access to all available channels (HDTV reception requires optional HDTV antenna)
- Slim Bottom Speaker Design - Reduces the width of TV, streamlining its appearance.
ASIN: B000BCCH6C |
Product Description
Utilizing advanced Hitachi plasma technology it delivers an unparalleled smooth cinematic experience for home theater. ALiS technology produces greater detail to create a brighter and more film-like image. The 42? Plasma HDTV delivers a high quality plasma performance in sleek ultra-thin design. Anti-Reflective Screen - A special coating on the screen which minimizes distracting room light reflections. Multiple screen modes - A wide range of options for viewing standard 4 - 3 programming on the 16 - 9 widescreen display. DVI-HDTV Digital Video Input - This digital video input provides compatibility with DVI-HDTV enabled HDTV Tuners and DVD players. Picture in Picture - Allows multiple programs to be viewed simultaneously. BBE Sound Enhancement - Brings presence and clarity to dialog and music tracks Dimensions (WxHxD) (with tabletop stand) 40-3/4 x 28 x 12-3/4 / Weight - 103 lbs
Customer Reviews:
couch surfin.......2005-11-08
Very happy with this HDTV :) After looking at the consumer reports I went shopping for the top rated Panasonic, soon to find out that the Hitachi's have higher resolution, 1024i x 1024i. The Panasonic set are 720p. From what I was told, this puts Hitachi and others like Pioneer in a true HD classification and were not reviewed this year as in the previous year report where they were at the top of the list. Value priced, picture in a picture, 60,000 hour lamp rating made this set the choice for me. The over the air signals from PBS and 13 other Seattle area digital channels are incredible and free with a set top Terk TV5 antenna. I have a surround receiver so the sound quality is not a factor for me.
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Hitachi 42HDX99 - 42" Ultravision CineForm Director's Series plasma TV - widescreen - 1080i - HDTV - matte black
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ASIN: B000NAIMLG |
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Combining the ultimate in flat screen technology with elegant, streamlined design, the Director's Series Plasma HDTV delivers unparalleled performance and beauty. A perfect blend of form and function, Hitachi's unique Director's Series HDTV features the most advanced plasma technologies to ensure the best picture possible.Picture performance innovations include a Natural Color Deep-Black Anti-Reflective Shield, which effectively absorbs ambient room light to produce more vibrant colors and richer blacks, and Film Quality Image Tuning, which enhances the precision of image detail reproduction.For unsurpassed color quality, Digital Color Management ensures that the color palette on the television precisely matches that of the image source, 16-bit/281 Trillion Color Capability provides the most realistic color reproduction possible, and the Custom Color Temperature feature enables greater image accuracy with unprecedented ease of use.The Director's Series Plasma HDTV also features Hitachi's innovative 1080i High-Definition Display, which provides the highest resolution available in a 42" Plasma HDTV, and the new Hitachi PictureMaster HD III Video Processor, which digitally maps incoming signals and processes each frame for maximum sharpness and color reproduction.The Director's Series 42" Plasma HDTV offers simply the most life-like and realistic viewing experience available. Elegant in form and function, with its sleek matte black finish, advanced interface capabilities, simple and intelligent remote controls, and TV Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide, the 42HDX99 delivers superior performance, design, and ease of use.
Average customer rating:
- Wow. I LOVE this tv
- This is a great TV
- Better than our Panasonic or Sony- especially movies!!!
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Hitachi 42HDT79 UltraVision CineForm 42-Inch Plasma HDTV Television
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- 1080i high-definition display
- ALiS Alternate Surface Lighting
- 16% brighter panel technology
- Pure HDTV Blue
- Virtual HD 1080p III video processor
ASIN: B000I2GP0Y |
Product Description
The Hitachi 42" UltraVision Flat-Panel Plasma TV complements any home viewing experience. The VirtualHD Video processor recreates the smooth image quality of cinematic content, and the anti-reflective screen ensures the best picture performance in any lighting. The motorized swivel stands operate with a simple push of a remote control button. Built-in HDTV and NTSC tuners give you a wider range of Broadcast viewing options. With its superior picture quality, exclusive Hitachi features and superior Connectivity, it's a must-have for any elegantly-decorated home. Digital Color Management III 3 Color Temperatures 4-step black enhancement 10-bit digital 4MB 3D Y/C Comb Filter Resolution - 1366 x 768 Pixel Pitch - 0.90 (H) x 0.90 (V) mm MTS Stereo/SAP with dbx Simulated Surround Bass Boost 36-Watt 3-way speaker system 3 language on-screen display Mute and Soft Mute Parental Lock (V-Chip) TV Guide On Screen IPG Closed Caption Decoder CableCARD interface HDMI interface - 2 rear, 1 side Power Swivel Tabeltop Stand Monitor Dimensions(HxWxD) - 25-1/2 x 44-5/8 x 4-1/4 Monitor With Stand Dimensions(HxWxD) - 28-11/16 x 44-5/8 x 14-3/16 Weight - 90 lbs.
Customer Reviews:
Wow. I LOVE this tv.......2007-09-11
I love this TV. Picture is one of the best on the market.
What I love:
Picture quality: The picture is crisp, clear, bright, and just perfect. I looked at a couple other plasmas and a couple DLP's and LCD's and I just felt this one was the best in this size range.
Features: I love the swivel stand. My apartment has a huge window and being able to swivel the stand just a inch or so can make a big difference with glare.
Remote: The remote is easy to use, I like the way it lights up, I like the scroll for the volume. I do not use the channel scroll because of my Time Warner cable box remote but I imagine that would not be as easy to use as the volume would be.
Looks: Except for the little silver strip on the top and bottom I think the TV is great looking. And even that is not bad.
Price: For $1,799 (price paid at HHGregg with 0% for 12 months) it is an amazing value.
Aspect ratio: I do now know why but not all HDTVs have the aspect ratio. They just have like a zoom button with a few different levels. A friend has a LCD 42 that has that feature and I hate it. The 42HDT79 has 4:3 zoom, 16:9, 16:9 zoom, and a few others. I just like being to readjust the screen ratio easily and properly as I switch between HD channels and regular digital channels.
HDMI Inputs: This TV has 3. When I bought this in March (I think, maybe Feb.) most on the market in this range only had 2. I have a HD DVD player, PS3, and my cable box so I need at least 3.
Inputs: On top of the three HDMI inputs I use I also have a Wii and occasionally an Xbox 360 so the 5 total inputs, plus a separate line for wall cable and a photo input come in handy.
TV Guide: I really like the built in TV guide. The first month or two I had this tv I used basic cable and this TV guide is great. It is better than satellites and basic cables. The digital cables I use now but I still love that feature.
Customer Service: I have only had to call Hitachi customer service once and while the wait was long (30-40 mins) once someone was on the phone he was helpful, polite, and friendly. One can not ask for much more than that.
What I do not like:
Sound: This would definitely be the one glaring weak spot. Most of my fiends with 42 TVs also have bad sound systems in them. And I understand the main purpose is a great picture but I was a little disappointed. I am working on buying a decent surround system for my apartment but still.
PIP: I love that it has PIP (picture in picture), especially during football season. I hate that it requires a second tuner. I feel that should have been included.
Very few cons compared to a lot of pros. And there probably are more. I will probably pick up one or two when watching it tonight that I forgot right now. Either way I love it and have been contemplating buying another just like it for the bedroom. I am torn between that an 57 DLP just because I wont need as many features (but will need TV guide since bedroom has basic cable so that will be a must) and the value of a DLP for that situation.
This is a great TV.......2007-01-25
I got this TV because I got a great deal on it. It was not in my list of choices due to the fact that it was more expensive than my budget. Thankfully the other two sets I was looking at were not in stock, and ultimatly I was offered this model for 1,501. I have wanted a flat panel since they were 10-16k. I have followed trends and prices every since. When my 10yo tube died, and it came time to buy I figured it was time for a flat panel. My suggestion to people when shopping is to go look at the TV and PLAY WITH IT. Try different settings. If the salesperson gives you [...] then go somewhere else. Do NOT rely on people like Consumer Reports, or other review types. People precieve color different than others. What looks good to one may not look as good to another. For me the Hitachi is simply the best to my eyes. The connections they give are great. The remote is nice, however unlike others I don't revolve my life around a remote. Yes I have acctually seen people bag a TV because of the remote. If you read the features of this TV then compare with what is considered to be the best, or TV's in the same price range you will find the Hictachi is feature rich. The only thing I would like to see from these Manufacturers is built in DVR. As small as large capacity storage is getting this could be done, and we could all loose one box from our systems.
This TV has an in depth color setup, and 3 levels of black enhancement. It also sports three HDMI connections (two in back one one the side). The upper level menu functions are available from the TV panel such as changing the channel, and menu functions. There are 3 screen savers (user selectible) to be used to help with IR. The TV is cable card ready so if your provider has this say goodbuy to the 'ol cable box. In my area if I use the cable card I save $13 a month buy getting rid of the box as the card is only $1.50 a month. You still get all of the HD and programming just without the box. The overall picture is great on this TV. HD is nothing less than awesome. SD is great on some, not so great on other channels. The not so great I blame on systems outside my TV. I had to call support because I broke my remote the second day I had the TV. After going through some steps with the support tech we found the remote was bad. They sent one to me 2nd day air no charge, no questions. THAT is service....oh did I mention I spent more time getting through the automated menu on the phone then did waiting for a tech to answer? Not that the automated menu was long, they were just THAT fast getting me connected to a live AMERICAN ENGLISH SPEAKING person....did you hear that DELL, HP, and etc.....go buy this TV.
Better than our Panasonic or Sony- especially movies!!!.......2007-01-18
We have had the Hitachi for a little over a month. Our two other HDTVs are a 42" Sony LCD rear-projection and a Panasonic 32" LCD which we have owned (and loved!) for 14 months and a year respectively. For sports, it is a very close match between the three - I may prefer the Panasonic just a smidge but it is in a very small (and darker!) room. For broadcast TV we like all three but this one (the Hitachi) wins for reasons of flexibility and a far superior remote (imho). A lower model (the 69) was rated highly in, well, you know, but below the Pani but this model has a 16 bit processor (and picture was roughly equal with the reviewed 12 bit) and thus a superior picture and features. The case we found to be far superior for viewing purposes. We couldn't find an angle, for example, to view the Pani where glare wasn't obvious- on this one we have to TRY to find any glare. Our kicthen/dining area is directly behind us and has the brightest lights and 3 large windows. We don't see much if any glare even on sunny days (we have the set tilted down about 10-degrees from vertical on a wall mount and that helps). But the real selling point is the adjustability of the picture/color and how this set performs on movies. I teach film classes at least a few times per year at our college and I watch a LOT of movies (tough job but . . .). :) The subtlety and superiority of the picture on dvd, up-converted dvd, or HD-DVD are all very obvious (two pair of 52 and 60 year old eyes agree with this assessment). HDTV is also superior though HDTV looks so good, relatively speaking, that it is harder to tell under our viewing conditions and with present conditions (DirectTV and off-sat reception). It also doesn't seem to get nearly as hot as some reports and I've had no problem what-so-ever with "odd" greens as reported on a few blog sites. Having so much experience with LCDs before it did take our eyes a few days to adjust to the greater and more subtle detail of a plasma but it has been well worth the adjustment! (Our set is professionally adjusted but I found the same things to be true with my own educated guesses before adjustment!).
Average customer rating:
- Well worth the price
- Love it!!!
- Bad Support. Stopped working after just one month.
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HITACHI 42HDT50 42" 16:9 Plasma HDTV TV Monitor
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Product Features:
- 42 16 - 9 Screen with Anti-Reflective Shield
- New Virtual HD 1080p Video Processor - Upgrades conventional signals to near HD quality for a sharp, well-defined picture, regardless of source
- A wide range of options for viewing standard 4 - 3 programming on the 16 - 9 widescreen display
- 20 Watt MTS stereo sound with 2 detachable speakers
- Front and Rear A/V inputs
ASIN: B0000AY3GY |
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Plasma technology brings a long-awaited feature to television viewing: a thin, flat screen display. Only inches deep, Hitachi's Plasma Television display can be placed on a table, shelf or the wall, and provide a sharp, vivid picture. The external AV Control Center connects to the monitor by a single interface cable, allowing it to be placed out of sight, even behind closed doors. Hitachi's High Definition ALiS plasma technology is specifically engineered to reproduce smooth, high-resolution display of video and film based sources.
Customer Reviews:
Well worth the price.......2005-06-01
We got this model on Saturday. It replaced our lemon of a SONY plasma TV. We are EXREMELY satisfied with the picture AND sound for unlike our last plasma, this unit runs QUIET. Sleek, sexy design and it swivels. A delight and to me it gives every bit as good a picture as the 6000-10,000 dollar priced units. Go HITACHI!
Love it!!!.......2005-03-24
Hitachi has the rest of the 42" Plasm HDTV's wondering how can they do it all for under $4,000? After much research, we bought it, and have not looked back. The color and sound is simply incredible, and we only have cable... highly recommend
Bad Support. Stopped working after just one month........2004-04-28
Stopped working after just one month.
Called Hitachi and they told me to call an authorized repair center. I called the repair center and the repair center referred me to another repair center... I called that repair center who made an appointment to see the TV... Took a week for them to come out to see it. After inspecting it told me they have to order a replacement power supply from Hitachi... That took almost two weeks... Once they got it in, it took them couple of days to come to my house to replace the power supply. It still didn't work after that... So they decided to replace another part, the logic board, which they have to order from Hitachi again...
It's been almost two weeks again. And I have been with out TV for over a month... Paying almost $6k for a TV that works for a month made me really upset as you can imagine. I would have been happy if Hitachi fixed it in a reasonable time, but over a month is not reasonable. I have called Hitachi and asked for a refund or replacement to which they just flat out said no. Of course during this time I am also paying for Satellite service which I can't use. I would highly recommend staying away from ALL Hitachi products.
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