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Hitachi 42HDT52 42 in. HDTV TV

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Key Features
  • Flat Panel Type: Plasma TV
  • Screen Size: 42 inch
  • Digital TV Standard: HDTV Television
  • Display Resolution: 1024 x 1024 pixels
  • Weight: 86 lb.
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Hitachi 42HDT52 42 in. HDTV TV
 

Product Description

 
Experience the high performance and refined aesthetics of the UltraVision® CineForm 42 Plasma HDTV. Distinct in design, it features innovative Hitachi technologies. The New VirtualHD 1080p II Video Processor analyzes and optimizes every video frame and combines with ALiS technology that produces over one million pixels for a brighter, smoother and more film-like picture. The Illuminated Roll and Click Remote and Learning AV Net IV combine to provide ease of channel navigation and the power to control your entire home theatre system. The HDT52 series delivers the ultimate in convenience with the TV Guide On Screen® Interactive Program Guide providing superior program accessibility. The 42HDT52 is an intelligent blend of superior design and technology.
 

Review Summary

Average Rating: 4.5
 
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Great Picture, Incredible Realism

Date of Review:  Oct 5, 2007
The Bottom Line: A great TV with excellent picture quality that differentiates amongst the plasma pack.
Review: We bought this unit about 18 months ago to replace a Panasonic 42" rear projection HDTV. At the time of purchase, we had originally wanted the Panasonic 42" HDTV plasma unit, but it was out of stock at our favourite appliance store. We ended up...
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  5.0

by: benchpress
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Picture quality, sound, design, power...
Cons
Channel switching takes a long time.
 

Great picture; bad customer service

Date of Review:  Jan 3, 2006
The Bottom Line: Decide what the picture quality/customer service trade-off is for you before buying one.
Review: 3 months to the day of installation, the picture went out. Only one certified service provider is identified by Hitachi for our location. Due to holidays, it took 5 days to get them here. Within about 2 minutes of service provider's arrival, he knew...
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  2.0

by: takeflight
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Great picture.
Cons
Bad customer service.
 

Incredible Picture!

Date of Review:  Feb 16, 2006
Review: We were looking to upgrade our 27" crt tv to a flat-panel, hdtv-ready crt. While finding some good ones for a reasonable price, we compared them to higher-end plasmas. When we found this Hitachi we knew we wanted to spend the extra money.
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  5.0

by: mchands
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Crisp, clear picture. Large viewing...
Cons
None that we have found so far.
 
 

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 42HDT52

Key Features

Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV
Screen Size   42 inch
Digital TV Standard   HDTV Television
Display Resolution   1024 x 1024 pixels
Weight 86 lb.

Display Capabilities

Digital TV Standard   HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated.
Broadcast Format Displayed   720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported   1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV)
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio 14:9 Enhanced
Aspect Ratio   Widescreen (16:9)

Image Quality

Comb Filter   3DYC / 3D Digital
Display Resolution   1024 x 1024 pixels
Pixel Pitch   0.9 mm
Output Color 68000 million colors
Adjustable Color Temperature   With Adjustable Color Temperature

Connectors

Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 2 • Composite x 4 • Audio (RCA) x 4
Front Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • DVI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1

Audio Features

Audio Type   Virtual Surround
Audio Output   Variable / Fixed
MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo

Speakers

Number of Speakers 2 Speakers
Speaker Power 2 x 20 Watt

Technical Features

Picture in Picture   With PIP
Parental Control   V-Chip
Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer

Remote Control

Remote Control   Learning
Illuminated Remote   Illuminated

Screen Text

Closed Caption on Mute   Without Closed Caption On Mute

Dimensions

Width 44.63 in.
Depth 4.25 in.
Height 25.5 in.
Weight 86 lb.

Warranty

Overall Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Product ID 27560611
 
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