Mitsubishi WD-65734 (Platinum Black)
65" 1080p DLP projection HDTV
458005084
Get Ready To Give The Jones' A Thumpin' On The Color Front
How many colors do you reckon your present TV has? How about the Jones'? I'll bet the answer to both questions is fewer than five. Most likely three -- red, green, and blue. In the passive-aggressive race of escalation that is neighborhood relations, you must pre-empt the Jones' attempts to dominate your street's push for larger, brighter screens. Even if you don't have room for a screen as large as theirs, you can count on the Mitsubishi 734 Series LCD Microdisplay HDTV. Why? Color. More colors. (Six instead of three or five!) Brighter colors. (Hello, Magenta!) Inform the Jones' that color is the new "bigger." Inform the Jones' they better make room at the top. Color -- It's your "ace in the hole."
And Mitsubishi is taking color to a new level by supporting x.v. Color, the new HD color standard, and by offering its exclusive new 6-Color Light Engine. x.v.Color enables 80% more color than standard HDTV! Mitsubishi's 6-Color Light Engine generates yellow, cyan, and magenta directly, rather than by mixing combinations of the standard red, green, and blue (RGB) to create them. This more efficient process allows the 734 Series televisions to display a wider range of colors -- brighter colors and whiter whites. Additional color features such as Color 4D Video Noise Reduction, PerfectColor and PerfecTint allow for additional advanced color processing and adjustment. PerfectColor is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that gives you the ability to adjust the intensity of six separate colors independent of each other and separately for every input. Similarly, PerfecTint allows you to adjust the tint of six colors independently of each other and separately for every input. The result is Color Without Compromise.
x.v.Color: There's A New Standard In Town
RGB (Red, Green, Blue) is the traditional standard used in the computer and home theater world -- and whether expressed directly in digital form as Studio RGB (sRGB) or indirectly as YCbCr -- it doesn't begin to cover all the colors the human eye can perceive. The limitations intrinsic to the RGB standard are intentional -- engineered in, in fact to keep systems from accidentally using colors that can't be represented by "real world" display devices. Any attempt to display colors outside of the RGB color gamut results in crush back to the nearest color within the gamut. Thing is, the real world recently becameÉ wellÉ more real.
xvYCC (dubbed x.v.Color by many manufacturers) is a new color gamut encompassing more of the visible spectrum (1.8 times as many colors, an increase of 55%!) in anticipation of successive generations of new devices that are not quite so limited. There is no doubt the eye can see the difference when natural images are captured and displayed in a larger color gamut -- so long as the gamut stays within the limits of visible light. Good implementation of a larger color gamut leads to more "natural" images. More natural images leads to happier movie watchers.
In Contrast To Other Televisions, Mitsubishi Shines
Okay, let's start with the absolute basics. Contrast helps make an image more realistic. Agreed? Well, DarkDetailer is a Mitsubishi exclusive technology that uses a dynamic aperture system to add depth and texture to the picture. Dark Detailer improves contrast ratio by more than four times, giving you a wide array of colors and shades that are essential for optimal viewing of dark, dramatic scenes while also providing maximum brightness. Additionally, DeepField Imager technology constantly adjusts brightness and contrast for optimum settings in all areas of the picture. It can even optimize complex scenes containing both dark and bright areas. DeepField Imager analyzes 135 sectors of the picture in real time. It determines the optimum blend of contrast and brightness settings within the picture using advanced Mitsubishi algorithms. Based on picture analysis it dynamically adjusts for areas that are too high or low in contrast and/or too dark or bright displaying the best balanced picture in every scene.
Let It Shine, And Shine, And Shine
Mitsubishi has pushed lamp technology to its limit! Their unique, patented optical design focuses light more efficiently to produce a 10% brighter on-screen image. TurboLight180 produces a brighter image without increasing the amount of power consumed or heat produced, therefore it does not compromise the life or performance of the lamp itself. MitsubishiÕs exclusive TurboLight180 technology directs more light to the DLP chip surface resulting in a brighter, more vivid on-screen image. What's not to love about that?
The 'p' Stands For Perfection
Mitsubishi's Tru1080p Processing maintains 1080p high definition signals as 1080p from beginning to end. All 1080p DVI-I, HDMI, IEEE 1394, and 1080p Broadcast signals are passed through with no down-conversions. The advancements of 1080p DLP technology for HDTV viewing deliver over 2 million pixels to you on-screen for a full and true 1920 x 1080 resolution. With Mitsubishi 1080p DLP HDTVs, you can experience the best that high definition has to offer today and be ready to enjoy all of the 1080p sources that are on the horizon. HDTVs can display any video signal. For a 1080p HDTV, even the high quality 720p and 1080i HDTV signals being broadcast need to be reformatted in order to fill the TV screen with a sharp, clear picture. Mitsubishi developed Plush1080p technology to do just this -- with the highest quality possible. It scales the picture precisely, with minimal side effects. And 1080i, currently the most common form of HDTV signal, is spectacular at 1080p. The conversion is precise, resulting in previously unachievable detail and clarity. Mitsubishi's 4D Video Noise Reduction adds an extra dimension to picture performance. Advanced algorithms filter video noise more efficiently yielding clean, crisp images. In short, Plush1080p and 4D Video Noise Reduction technology make everything else look better on a 1080p HDTV.
Do You Have "Connections"?
Mitsubishi's Easy Connect simplifies set-up and day-to-day use. During set-up, it recognizes each input as it is plugged in, prompts the user to name it, enters it into the Device Menu, and only shows used inputs. ClearThought makes it easy to find the desired input, which is handy since the WD65734 comes loaded with a number of inputs. It also provides four -- count'em, four! -- Simplay-enabled HDMI v1.3 inputs. HDMI 1.3 adds support for the new "xvYCC" high definition color standard, which removes current color space limitations and enables the display of any color the human eye can perceive. The WD65734 sports an additional three digital component video inputs as well. With these advanced connection options, you won't have to worry about compatibility with future components for quite a while. So hook it up, then sit back and relax, while Easy Connect gets everything squared away.
Review
Excellent performer, Good pricing (November 20, 2007)
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Reviewed By: Jerry B. - Kingsland, texas
Purchased a WD65734 and have been watching it for about 8 days. This is my 3rd large screen projection TV over the past 20 years. It is the very best yet. The DLP method is a very cost effective way of projecting a large picture.
The color is bright and accurate, it really comes to life if you live in an area where the TV stations have upgraded to Digital 720 HD broadcasting. Or BlueRay DVDs
The on screen setup is very easy to follow, both video and sound. Good layout of the Remote keys.
Now the cons. The internal speakers work, but
are thin sounding and wimpy. An external sound system works wonders for this TV and compliments the excellent picture.
The lamp has a life of 1 to 3 yrs. But you can change it yourself. Lamp bulb retails for about two hundred and fifty bucks. Of course over time they may come down with more than one source.
This is a 180 watt bulb, so it does produce some heat. Keep the back air vents clear.
Comparison Specifications
- Screen Size: 65" (Measured Diagonally)
- Display Type: 1080p DLP Display With Mitsubishi Exclusive 6-Color Light Engine
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
- TurboLight180 Lamp System (180 Watts)
- Progressive Scanning With 1080p
- 4 HDMI v1.3 Inputs (1 Front/3 Rear)
- 3 Component Video Inputs (1 Front/2 Rear), 2 S-Video Inputs (Rear), 1 USB 2.0 (Front)
- 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution
- Combined Tuner NTSC/ATSC/QAM (In The Clear)
Additional Specifications
- x. v. Color (xvYCC Color Standard For HD TV)
- Deep Color
- Dark Detailer Dynamic Contrast
- Plush1080p Video Format Conversion
- PerfectColor, PerfecTint, DeepField Imager, SharpEdge
- Color 4D Video Noise Reduction
- Video Modes: Brilliant/Bright/Natural/Game
- Partially Illuminated Five-Device, Multibrand Remote
- 8 Picture Format Modes (2 For 16:9 Sources, 6 For 4:3 Sources)
Manufacturer Specifications
- User Controls: Easy Connect, NetCommand With IR Learning, ChannelView
- AV Adjustment (Memorized By Input/Device)
- High/Low Color Temperature Control
- Full Screen Image Freeze
- 2 Antenna (RF) Inputs
- 2 x 10 Watt Internal Full-Range Stereo Speakers
- Dolby Digital/PCM Digital Audio Output (Coaxial), Stereo Audio Output (Fixed)
- NetCommand/G-Link IR Emitter
- LevelSound (Dynamics Limiter)
- Direct IR Input/Format Selection/ Independent IR Power (On/Off)
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 58.2" W x 39.5" H x 15.4" D
- Weight: 78 Pounds
Mitsubishi WD-65734 Warranty Details
One-Year Parts And Labor Warranty
