Hitachi P50S601

Description: The Hitachi P50S601 is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,535.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A plasma TV, suited for personal entertainment and home theater.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of plasma televisions with comparable viewable size is quite a bit more -- in fact around $2,115.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

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• Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd.
• Part Number: P50S601

• General

• Product Type 50 in Plasma TV
• Series Ultravision
• Digital Television Certification HDTV 1080p
• TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
• Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 48.8 in
• Depth 16.7 in
• Height 34.6 in
• Weight 104.9 lbs

• Display

• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Plasma Panel Technology ClearWindow
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Color Depth 16-bit (64K colors)
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Additional Features 3:2 pull down compensation, Dynamic contrast, Anti-reflection coating, Video noise reduction

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Reception System QAM, ATSC, NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• MTS Stereo Yes
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
• dbx Noise Reduction Yes

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices VCR, Satellite TV system, DVD player, Cable box

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects Bass Boost
• Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Mute button
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 10 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Front, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Stand Features Motorized swivel base

• Compliances

• Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified

• Miscellaneous

• Antenna None

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Compliant Standards FCC Class B
• Battery None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details Parts and labor - 1 year

• Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand and without speakers - 48.8 in x 5.1 in x 32.3 in x 90.4 lbs

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 55.9 in
• Depth (Shipping) 20.1 in
• Height (Shipping) 39.4 in
• Weight (Shipping) 134.5 lbs

Hitachi America Ltd.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.hitachi.com
• Address: Home Electronics Division, Peoria, IL. 61614
• Phone: 1-800-Hitachi