The 57F59 CRT rear-projection TVs feature a video processor that converts all signals to match the set 1080i display resolution; and a high-brightness lens system that magnifies the image for precise focus and detail in widescreen home-theatre proportions, Hitachi notes. These displays also feature the Day and Night memory by input, as well as a DTV and NTSC tuner. They also boast a patented Magic Focus Auto Convergence System; HDMI digital video/audio input; high-contrast 0.52mm fine pitch screen, and six aspect mode choices.
* 1080i Display 1
* DTV Tuner 2
* High-Brightness CRT’s
* High-Brightness 4-Element Lens System
* Magic Focus Auto Digital Convergence
* 1080i Digital Video Processor
-3 HD Aspect Modes
-6 SD Aspect Modes
-1080i/720p/480p/480i Input Compatible
-Split Screen/Picture in Picture 3
* High-Contrast Fine-Pitch Screen
* 3-Colour Temperatures
* Edge Enhancement (SVM)
* Black Enhancement
* Digital 3D Y/C Comb Filter
* Energy Starâ„¢ Compliant
The Hitachi 37LD9700 is a mid to large sized LCD HDTV at 37-inches. The 37LD9700 has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels for 720p and 1080i HD formats at a screen brightness of 500cd/m2 and a contrast ratio of 580:1. The 37LD9700 has a great look with it’s black and silver trim and can be had for a great price considering it’s size, at just under $1300 or £700. Inputs include 2x HDMI, 3x scart, DVI, component and s-video, along with USB and memory card slot.
A more unique feature of the Hitachi 37LD9700 is it’s motorized stand which enables the set to be swiveled or rotated from the press of a button on the remote control. This can be useful for directing the HDTV at different positions in the room for optimum viewing.
Cnet UK have taken a look at the Hitachi 37LD9700 and say, setting up is a breeze. The built-in digital tuner will automatically search for and store all channel info at the touch of a button , and while the menu system is fairly extensive and detailed.
Colors are brilliantly vibrant and well saturated on this screen, and at the same time transitions from light to dark are handled smoothly and gradually.
Both audio and visual performance is strong and this level of performance, along with neat touches like the ultra-wide viewing angle, remotely controlled motorized stand and elegant design, places the 37LD9700 in the top tier of mid-sized flat-panel TVs. You can’t go far wrong for the money.
The Hitachi P50T01U is a large 50-inch plasma screen with a great look. The P50T01U has a thin mat black surround with a stylish silver outer trim, which makes a nice change from the black gloss finish which 90% of HDTVs now feature. The 50-inch plasma screen has a claimed high contrast ratio of 10,000:1, a brightness of 1300 cd/m2 and a resolution of 1280×1080 pixels offers 720p and 1080i HD formats.
Connections consist of two HDMI inputs, component, three scarts, digital audio out, USB and SD cart slot for direct play back of photos (JPEG), CAM slot for use with the internal digital tuner. Unfortunately there is no VGA PC input, but use can use a DVI-HDMI adapter is you have DVI out on your PC.
The P50T01U has Hitachi’s Picture Master HD processing which has been customized to handle HD formats in their native forum, which enhanced fine details and colors while also reducing noise. The Hitachi P50T01U Review from TrustedReviews say, this colour management tool seems to work exceptionally well, as the P50T01U’s most obvious performance claim to fame is that it produces some of the most accurate and natural colours we’ve ever seen on a flat TV. The skin tones, for instance, shown by many LCD TVs look like poor waxwork imitations vs. those of this Hitachi.
The detail part of the Picture Master system also earns its keep, displaying high definition pictures with a sharpness and clarity that’s as good as anything we’ve seen from a plasma screen. Standard definition images, too, look crisper than is common on a TV this large.
If your after a 1080p HDTV then Hitachi’s new fall line of HDTVs should please you. They have announced 10 new HDTVs in total, most with full hd 1080p resolutions. Featuring a 60-inch plasma, two 55-models, three 50-inch plasma models, and four LCDs available in 42-inch and 47-inches.
All new models announced by Hitachi will include Hitachi Picture Master IV or V video processing and Reel60, a technique is applied that accurately and automatically eliminates the jittery or stuttering, by applying a motion interpolation technique that creates new frames based on the original film images, Hitachi’s Reel60 processing technology smoothes out the movement and precisely matches the original motion.
The Hitachi P60X901 and P50X901 from the Director’s series plasma will be available in August for $7,999.95 and $4,299.95, respectively. The 55-inch H-Series P55H401 and 55-inch T-Series P55T501 will be available in September for $2,999.95 and $3,299.95.
The 50-inch S-series P50S601 will be available in July for $3,499.95, while the 50-inch V-Series model P50V701 will be available in August for an MAP of $3,999.95.
The following LCD displays will be available in September.
L47S601 47-inch S-Series : MAP $2,999.95
L47V651 47-inch V-Series : MAP $3,199.95
L42S601 42-inch S-Series : MAP $2,299.95
L42V651 42-inch V-Series : MAP $2,499.95
The Hitachi P42T01 is a large 42-inch plasma HDTV offering 720p and 1080i at a resolution of 1024 x 1080 pixels. The P42T01 is a very well designed set with a nice slim black gloss surrounding the plasma, with a solid base unit. The base unit / stand swivels and rotates electronically with the press of a button on the remote control to position the set for optimal viewing. The connectivity on the P42T01 is quite good, with two HDMI inputs (one on the rear, and one on the front) we would have still preferred two HDMI inputs on the rear, although a front port is always useful for quick connections. As well as HDMI the P42T01 also has s-video, component, s-video, 3x scart and USB for digital cameras. Cnet UK reviewed the P42T01 and say, The Hitachi P42T01 produced a very attractive picture. There was plenty of detail and pictures looked natural. Sound quality was decent overall. We could easily distinguish speech, even when there was background music or special effects.
We love the picture quality of the Hitachi P42T01, but we’re severely disappointed by the sound quality and the single rear HDMI. That said, if you’re buying a TV to fit into a home cinema where you’ll be using a proper Dolby Surround decoder, then the P42T01 would make a great center piece to that setup.
Hitachi have come out with two new plasma HDTVs with removable iVDR-S and DVR functionality, which are basically removable hard disk drives which can be plugged into other compatible devices which support the DVR HDD.
Firstly is the 42-inch plasma, the Hitachi P42-HV01 which have a 1,024 x 1,080 pixel resolution, three HDMI inputs, digital audio out, Ethernet, two ten-watt speakers, SD slot and a nice looking silver stand included if you don’t want to wall mount the P42-HV01.
Secondly is the smaller, but higher resolution 37-inch Hitachi L37-XR01 which offers a full 1080p HD resolution of 1,920 x 1,080, 7,000:1 contrast ratio, 500cd/m2 brightness, three HDMIs, digital audio out, Ethernet and built in speakers. So if your looking for a nice plasma with DVR functions and bulilt in HD these could be for you.
Hitachi P42-HV01 - $3,230 - Late October
Hitachi L37-XR01 - $2,90 - September
Remember the Hitachi 1.5 UltraThin LCD HDTVs you saw at CES earlier this year? Well the 1.5 Ultra thin series has now been released in the US in two separate model ranges. First up is the Hitachi Directors series X, and the Hitachi Ultra Vision V series. We will be talking about the X series / directors series here.
The 1.5 ultra thin sets had a huge amount of attention at CES and rightly so, they are just 1.5-inches thick or thin. The Director’s Series Models will be avaliable in four sizes, from 32-inches to 47-inches. On the larger end, we have the 47-inch Hitachi UT47X902, 42-inch UT42X902, and 37-inch UT37X902, all with a 1920×1080 pixel full 1080p HD resolution, 120Hz Reel120 technology and two year warranty.
On the smaller end of the Hitachi X series, we have the 32-inch UT32X812, and UT32X802. The former features the 120Hz Reel120 technology, while the latter does not. Both have a 1366×768 resolution and 2 year warranty. The unrivaled thinness also comes with a great 360 degrees design that is appealing all around. All come with an optional audio video center.
