HDTV Lounge

The Hitachi 32LD9700 comes in at the top of their latest line of LCD HD sets. The 32-inch display has a great look, which the look alone give you the impression that this is no basic TV. The 32LD9700 also has great connectivity that you would expect from a high end set, including twin HDMI, scart, pc input, component and USB. TrustedReviews have taken a look at the 32LD9700 and say, key features of the 32LD9700 uncovers a digital tuner with all the usual electronic programme guide and ‘Top Up TV’ subscription channel support. Read more

The Hitachi P801 LCD 1080 full HD1080 rear projection series are available in three sizes, 50-inch M50P801, 55-inch M55P801 and 62-inch M62P801. They all use 3-LCD 1920×1080 pixel technology with a 2-panel light engine for great picture contrast and clarity. The 1080p full HD feature PictureMasterT IV processor for enhanced performance. They have a compact design with bottom speakers and a black gloss finish.
Availability: M50P801 in May, M55P801 in June, and M62P801 in July.

Hitachi’s new LCDs for 2007 are the LCD H201 and the Cineform T301 series. These HDTVs offer gaming and movie fans the rest results with rapid motion and picture sharpness LCD HDTVs can bring. They have a 1366×768 resolution for 720p. The H201 is avaliable in 32-inch (32H201) and 37-inch (37H201) sizes and features PictureMaster IV 1080p processor, built in QAM and NTSC tuners and three HDMI inputs with SimplayHD.
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Hitachi have two new plasma lines for 2007, the H401 and the T501. The T501 is pretty much much the same as the T401 but with the addition of a high-contrast anti-reflective glass screen, and an SD Card Photo Viewer to view digital photographs.

The H401 range comes in three sizes, the 42-inch P42H401, the 50-inch P50H401 and the 55-inch P55H401. All models include Hitachi’s fourth generation 1080p PictureMasterâ„¢ IV video processor that analyzes and optimizes the picture with dynamic histogram processing and 16-bit clarity and new for 2007 MPEG noise reduction — all of which means that the viewer will see a clean and vivid picture. Read more

Hitachi does a first for a major HDTV name and have released a 37-inch LCD for under £900, the 37LD8600. TrustedReviews have a review, saying as you might expect of a £900 37in LCD TV that can’t even be bothered to include a digital tuner, other interesting features are in seriously short supply. HD Ready status is, thankfully, wrapped up by compatibility with the necessary 720p and 1080i HD formats together with a sufficiently high native pixel count of 1,366 x 768. You’re also provided with an optional video noise reduction system, 3DS processing for producing a pseudo surround sound stage from the built-in speakers, and an optional 3D comb filter that should improve colour transitions.
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Hitachi’s 55-inch 55PD9700 plasma is yours for just £2,750. Surely such an extreme-value proposition can’t actually be half great, can it?
It starts well, at least, by looking pretty plush. Its ‘Japan Black’ screen frame is opulently glossy, while the dark silver speakers protruding from either side provide a tasteful contrast. The 55PD9700 even comes on a motorised pedestal stand, allowing you to adjust its angle by 30 degrees left or right via the remote control.
Unlike many large flat screens out there, the 55PD9700 was designed from the ground up for domestic rather than corporate users – something emphatically confirmed by its connections, which include those home cinema essentials of two HDMI inputs, component video inputs, three Scarts, a PC jack and an aerial input. Read more

Hitachi have added to their Wooo line of Plasmas with the W60P-XR10000, W50P-HR10000 and W50P-H10000.
The top specificcation 60-inch 1080i W60P-XR10000 Plasma with ALIS panel has a 1920×1080 resolution, twin digital tuners for picture in picture and more, analog tuner and a 250GB hard drive for HD recordings from the built in DVR and HDMI.

The W50P-H10000 and the W50P-HR10000 and both 50-inch plasmas with a resolution of 1280×1080. Read more

The Hitachi HLX99 Director’s Series(TM) represents Hitachi’s top-line engineering technology and includes the UltraVision(R) 37HLX99 120Hz LCD model. This superior black gloss home theater display features the very best of Hitachi’s industry-leading advancements in LCD technology, providing film quality image tuning, black and white color temperatures and custom color temperatures, an adjustable color decoder, auto color and Hitachi’s own Digital Color Management III technology. HLX99 series displays come with a convenient power swivel tabletop stand, TV Guide On-Screen(R) IPG, a Roll and Click(TM) illuminated remote control and separate simple remote control and a two year parts and labor warranty with in-home service, all in addition to the HLS69 series features. The 37HLX99 is now shipping at the suggested retail price of $2,499.

Hitachi Director’s Series (HDX99) line represents unparalleled television engineering, technology and design, brought together to deliver the most cinematic picture available for home theater. The new models include the UltraVision(R) CineForm(TM) Director’s Series(TM) Plasma HDX99 in 42- and 55-inch screen sizes, and the 37-inch UltraVision(R) CineForm(TM) Director’s Series(TM) LCD Flat Panel HLX99.

“The world’s first 1080 line 42-inch plasma and 120Hz high speed double refresh drive LCD HDTVs are the result of Hitachi’s investments into core plasma and LCD technologies,” said Daniel Lee, vice president of marketing, Hitachi America, Ltd., Ubiquitous Platform Systems, Consumer Group. “The Director’s Series(TM) is designed to target consumers addressed by the AV specialty distribution channel. Every element is optimized for the highest-quality picture and best-in-class home theater experience.”

Hitachi’s top-of-the-line UltraVision(R) CineForm(TM) Director’s Series(TM) models for 2006 include the 42-inch 42HDX99 and 55-inch 55HDX99 plasma HDTVs. Both models feature a new Deep-Black Natural Color Filter that effectively absorbs ambient room light, reducing reflections for richer blacks and vibrant color.

The 42HDX99 and 55HDX99 are currently shipping for the suggested list prices of $3,099 and $4,999, respectively, with a two-year parts and labor warranty.

Hitachi’s new UltraVision 42-inch 42HDT52 sits second from the top of the company’s 2005 plasma line. In other words, it has a full complement of features and excellent connectivity, and it costs more than your typical 42-inch plasma ($4,400 list). We really like its awesome-looking design and form factor, and we have to admit that its motorized swivel stand, while a bit gimmicky, is still pretty darn cool

We really liked the Hitachi 42HDT52’s Day and Night modes, which provide two independent memories per input. In Day mode, you might crank up contrast and brightness to adjust for ambient light; in Night mode, you might calibrate the settings for optimum picture quality in a controlled environment.

The connectivity on this panel is quite generous. Unlike many sets, the Hitachi 42HDT52 offers two HDMI inputs. It also has two component-video inputs, two A/V inputs with S-Video, two RF inputs (one for antenna and one for cable TV), the CableCard slot, a set of monitor A/V outputs with S-Video, and a FireWire port. Read more