Hitachi UltraVision 42HDT52 Plasma HDTV
by Hitachi
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Manufacturer: HitachiProduct features:
- New All-in-One Design
- Power Swivel by remote
- VirtualHD 1080p II with 12-bit/68-billion color capability and dynamic histogram processing to improve contrast, color, sharpness and gamma by processing each video frame as a digital still image. Every frame is analyzed and optimized in real time for a sharp, smooth and seamless image.
- ALiS Alternate Lighting of Surfaces panel technology minimizes the barriers between pixels to deliver more than one million pixels in the 42-inch screen size. ALiS is designed to match line for line with the viewable center 1024 lines of the 1080i HDTV system, reproducing finer details than any plasma in its class. Hitachi has also enhanced the gas and phosphor formulation to deliver a 10 percent brighter picture as well as a 60,000-hour useful life rating.
- VirtualHD 1080p II utilizes reverse pull down for native 1080i and 480i film sources to reproduce the smoothest image possible
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Customer Review: Nice Plasma TV 42HDT52a
Summary: 5 Stars
I give this TV 5 stars because I am a consumer, not a pro TV reviewer. I am really impressed with this unit.
I have read reviews saying this TV has minor problems accuratlety displaying quality blacks. I cannot see it.
Mfg date is 5-06. Firmware is V0102.0001.
She is a keeper. A real nice looking unit even turned off. Picture quality and the cosmetics were unexpectedly much improved in the home setting. This is the only TV I have seen where the side mounted speakers don't turn me off. The stereo separation should be better this way anyway. They sound good.
Picture quality is impressive across the board.
I am no expert viewer but the blacks look great to me, and this is with the break in contrast and brightness settings at 50%. I have seen the so called excellent blacks on a Sony XBR 34 inch fine super fine pitch tube tv and to tell the truth it was too black in dark scenes.
Black wet and shinny hair and dark purple robes as seen in Gladiator were fantastic. All the flaws I read about in pro reviews I just do not see. No clay face, no false this and that. Hell I'm glad I don't know what they are talking about. Joe consumer just does not look at TVs' like they do.
The remote controlled power swivel stand is less of a gimmick I thought it would be. It is very useful to say the least. If a lamp or window is reflecting in the screen I just bump it over a tad. Nice!
Standard definition PQ is up to the expectations of any type of TV.
Even good old 480i DVD playback is fantastic.
If HD gets any better I don't think I could see it. The Discovery ChannelHD 1080i broadcasts stun me.
The stretch modes are great compared to other TVs' I have looked at recently. It seems I can get satisfied in any situation without being pained by too much distortion or cropping. I think Hitachi stepped up to the plate here.
If you are looking for a TV that the reviewers and everyone else rates as a "10" then take a nerve pill because you will need it.
If you want a Plasma that has a great PQ and all the connectivity and convenience features and options then grab this one.
It looks like to me newer models in all brands are loosing certain options and like some are saying the Panny 50U was better than the 60U. I dunno.
Great PQ, Dual Tuners, QAM, PIP, POP, Split Screen, USB, HDMI x2, FireWire x2, Cable Card, Back Lighted Remote, Power Swivel Stand, Geesh!
The remote is also nice. Compared to others I have tried I cannot complain. The back light is bright and I have no lag or point issues I have read about here. I did not bother with the included batteries. They are never really good.
Sure there are some user interface items I would improve on a bit but they are by no means deal breakers.
The PIP was really closer to being a deal breaker in my choice on any tv and I am glad this unit has it. Like I said, is seems all the brands are trimming the bells and whistles in newer models. It works really nice.
The TV has a 3 option anti burn in screen saver feature and a white screen wipe feature also. It is really lots harder to burn the newer year model plasmas anyway.
All inputs video setting are memorized separately for each.
Killer TV.
Description of Hitachi UltraVision 42HDT52 Plasma HDTV
Hitachi's signature CineForm Series adds distinctive design elements to the form and finish of the products. The TV Guide On Screen interactive programming guide offers convenient access to program and recording options to enhance the consumer experience. The HDT52 series also includes DV and IEEE1394 interfaces with full AV control to make recording to hard disk drives convenient and easy. Quick Start Seamless HDTV and NTSC Tuners deliver the picture quickly with seamless access to all available channels (HDTV reception requires optional antenna) CableCARD compatibility provides simplified one remote control operation for cable programming on participating systems (please check with your local carrier) Learning AV NET IV simplifies operation of complete home theater systems with one convenient interface. Infra-red (IR) repeaters integrate with on-screen software keys to control up to four components. Consumers can control external components like DVD players, VCRs and AV receivers or the smart AV NET can learn new IR commands USB input provides the capability to view digital photographs. (2) HDMI audio/video inputs / (2) Wideband component inputs Day and Night display modes Illuminated Remote Control Unit Dimensions (WxHxD)(without stand) 44-5/8 x 25-1/2 x 4-1/4 inches / (with Tabletop stand) 44-5/8 x 28-11/16 x 14-3/16 inchesDigital Cameras and Photo Categories