Reviews of the Hitachi 57S500
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CNET Review
The Good: Great image with interlaced DVD and HDTV sources; excellent color decoder; solid feature package including Day and Night modes on every input.
The Bad: Video processing doesn't work well with 480p progressive-scan DVD sources; uninspired design.
The Bottom Line: Outstanding video performance and great picture customization make this the big-screen HDTV to beat.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 181089 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 77/100 = Good.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The S700 Series is a superb blend of contemporary styling, high performance and user convenience. By coordinating the design of all key components from source to screen, Hitachi delivers a bright...
Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd.
Part number: 57S500
General
- Product Type 57 in Rear projection TV
- Series Ultravision Digital
- Video Interface S-Video, Component, Composite
- PC Interface DVI
- Width 54 in
- Depth 25.5 in
- Height 54.2 in
- Enclosure Color Black, Silver
Display
- Diagonal Size 57 in - Widescreen
- Technology Projection
- Projection Display Technology CRT
- CRT Type Real Flat
- Display Format 1080i
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Horizontal Resolution 1280 lines
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Pixel Pitch 0.52 mm
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Analog Video Signal Composite video
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Additional Features VirtualHD, Magic Focus, On-screen menu, Parental control, First-surface mirror, Anti-reflection coating, 3:2 pull down compensation, Velocity modulation scanning
TV Tuner
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Analog Channel Qty 181
- Analog Channel Presets 181
- MTS Stereo Yes
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
- dbx Noise Reduction Yes
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Program Guide Features Auto programming
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Features Back-lit buttons
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects BBE, SRS 3D Sound
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Output Power / Total 24 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 2 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x RF output ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Center channel audio input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x DVI-Digital ( 24 pin digital DVI ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
- Slot Provided 1 x PC Card
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
- Battery None
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