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Reviews of the Hitachi 57S500

  • 8.1

    CNET Review

    October 15, 2003

    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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  • 7.7

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 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...

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Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd.

Part number: 57S500

General

  • Series Ultravision Digital
  • Product type Rear projection TV
  • Diagonal Size 57 in - Widescreen
  • Enclosure Color Black, Silver

Display

  • Technology Projection
  • Projection Display Technology CRT
  • Display Format 1080i
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • 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
  • Additional Features Black level expander

TV Tuner

  • Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
  • Analog Channel Qty 181
  • Stereo Reception System MTS
  • Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
  • dbx Noise Reduction Yes

Video Features

  • Video Interface S-Video, Component, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Program Guide Features Auto programming
  • Parental Channel Lock Yes
  • Closed Caption Capability Yes

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
  • PC Interface DVI

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
  • Features Back-lit buttons

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star

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