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Hitachi P50H401 50-Inch HD1080 Plasma HDTV | 
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| Brand: Hitachi
Category: CE
List Price: $1,999.99
Buy New: $1,249.00
You Save: $750.99 (38%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 117
Dimensions (in): 17 x 49 x 35
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: P50H401
Model: P50H401
UPC: 050585126978
EAN: 0050585126978
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1280 X 1080 Resolution w/High Aperature Pixel Design displays the full 1080i HD signal | | • | 16-Bit / 281 Trillion Color Capability | | • | Day Dynamic/Day/Night Memory by Input with Timer | | • | Digital Cable Ready (Quam Tuner) | | • | 3x HDMI Simplay HD Compatible Inputs (1 Front) |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Hitachi P50H401 is a 50-inch plasma HDTV that brings extraordinary value with a unique HD1080 resolution standard. Outstanding Picture Quality
With a unique 1280 x 1080 resolution, the P50H401 has over 1,000 lines of vertical resolution, allowing it to have a line-for-line match of incoming 1080i TV signals. While it is not the full 1080p resolution, it has a better resolution than 720p panels at a similar price. Picture quality is further enhanced, thanks to ClearWindow technology that reduces the visibility of a grid structure and maximizes brightness and clarity. 
The P42H401 has 1080 lines of vertical resolution for a line-for-line match with 1080i TV signals. View larger. View back panel. | 
Timed swtiching allows picture settings to automatically adjust for changing ambient light conditions. | With the PictureMaster HD IV processor, all video inputs are scaled to match the native resolution of the unit to ensure a detailed picture no matter the source. For a better picture, the processor also performs noise reduction and other picture enhancements, such as dynamic contrast and histogram processing, automatic 3:2 film enhancement, and the capability for 16-bit color. Users can select between four HD and six SD aspect modes, and three preset color temperatures. Well Connected
The P50H401 has three HDMI SimplayHD inputs (two rear, one front), the highest quality connection available that has both high definition video and audio in one cable. It also has two component video inputs, one S-Video input, four A/V inputs, and one RF/Antenna input. Outputs include one AV monitor output (fixed audio), one S-Video monitor output, and one optical digital audio output. You can connect the optical digital audio output with your home theater system to obtain surround sound when the built-in 20-watt speaker system isn't quite enough. The TV speaker can then be used as a center speaker. The HDTV has built-in ATSC/NTSC tuners, both of which are combined into one tuning memory for seamless selection of channels, regardless of format. The unit is also QAM-digital-cable compatible. Day and Night Differences
The P50H401 allows for three custom settings that match the picture settings with accompanying ambient light conditions so that you get the optimal picture and contrast settings no matter the hour. Additionally, the anti-reflective screen ensures a quality picture by reducing glare and deepening blacks for more contrast and detail. The television also features multiple screen saver and power saving modes for efficiency when not in use. The P50H401 is backed by a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
 | HD1080 Higher overall panel resolution than 720p televisions. 1080 lines of resolution, a line for line vertical match for incoming 1080i TV signal. 1280 x 1080 total panel resolution (1.3 Mega Pixel). | |
| | |  | PictureMaster HD IV Proprietary digital video processor optimizes picture performance of all incoming source material. | | | | |  | 3 HDMI SimplayHD 1080p Compatible Inputs Multiple high-end digital interfaces for optimal connectivity of home theater components. | | | | |  | ClearWindow Plasma Technology Smoother image reproduction with higher brightness output and less visible grid structure. | | | | |  | Day/Dynamic/Night Memory by Input with Timer Three customized settings for each input that match the picture settings to the ambient light conditions of the viewing environment. | |
What's in the Box
P50H401 plasma HDTV, remote control, two AA batteries, 6-foot AC power cord cable, and table top stand.
Product Description
Hitachi's HD1080 50-inch HDTV (model P50H401) incorporates breakthrough technology that is the result of extensive research and development and more than 1,300 patents for flat panel technologies. By engineering a new method of energizing pixels on a panel, Hitachi has improved picture quality by increasing the resolution to match the dominant 1080 HDTV broadcast format in the vertical domain. This TV features a total of 1.3 million pixels utilizing a 1280x1080 pixel array.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
Doesn't Claim to be 1080P July 6, 2007
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
If you read the technical specifications, it clearly states that this television is 1080i, not 1080P. This is why we research before we buy.
 May not be 'TRUE' 1080p, but GREAT picture..... April 17, 2007
11 out of 14 found this review helpful
This TV looks so much better than the 720p 50" plasmas for me, it was a no brainer. Most 'true' 1080p plasmas start about $1000 more than this TV, LCD's at 50" cost 5X as much. I really can't tell a difference between this Hitachi and the 'true' 1080p plasmas, if you can, your eyes are better than mine. You can save $400 to $500 by getting a 720p 50" plasma, but you will sacrifice some in resolution. Go compare them side by side, just make sure the inputs at the store are 1080p resolution to show the difference. I am VERY HAPPY with this TV. I bought it for $2000 4/5/07, look around and you can find this price.
 Don't buy Hitachi! June 28, 2007
5 out of 30 found this review helpful
My Hitachi HDTV is still broken after 4 repair attempts. Phone support flat out lies to me telling me they don't offer refund or exchange. After escalating it to her supervisor, got him to admit that exchange is an option. Now waiting for them to call me back with their decision. Not holding my breath.
Big picture, not so big price October 15, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Just had this delivered two days ago and am totally pleased with the picture and I don't even have the HD
receiver hooked up yet. If you didn't want or expect to get HD, still get this set as the standard def picture is
tremendous. I am not a technophobe nor audiophile so I found it a bit puzzling to get access from dvd, ps2 or
why the picture wouldn't come back on, but a little fumbling and I did finally catch on. Totally my fault. The
sound is good for me, I'm not looking to be launched towards the back wall with monster sound. I saved more than $1,000 from my next choice, so there's still Christmas in this house!
Incredible TV October 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For the money I could not have purchaced a better TV. This is awesome. Vivid colors, black blacks. Viewing angles much greater than the 42" Sony LCD that we moved up from.
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