Hitachi Ultravision 55HDS52

Hitachi's flat panel HDTVs utilize proprietary technologies in dramatic industrial designs. For UltraVision models, the company's next-generation VirtualHD 1080p II video processing technology incorporates histogram processing algorithms for enhanced contrast, sharpness, gamma and color for a clearer, sharper picture. This new product line utilizes the most advanced proprietary plasma and LCD technologies to bring the smooth image quality of film to home theater. The 55-inch 55HDS52 model includes exclusive features and plasma technologies to produce a cinema-like home viewing experience. PRODUCT FEATURES: Ultra-Slim form factor with narrow side speakers and all black finish; "All-in-One" design with comprehensive feature package and connectivity; VirtualHD 1080p II with 12-bit/68-billion color capability and dynamic histogram processing to improve contrast, color, sharpness and gamma by processing each video frame as a digital still image. Every frame is analyzed and optimized in real time for a sharp, smooth and seamless image; Hitachi's WXGA display technology for 55-inch screen sizes dedicates more screen surface to the actual viewable picture area. Brighter pixels, combined with a black matrix between them, deliver a brilliant picture with deeper, truer colors and better contrast. VirtualHD 1080p II utilizes reverse pull down for native 1080i and 480i film sources to reproduce the smoothest image possible; The Quick Start Seamless HDTV and NTSC Tuners deliver the picture quickly with seamless access to all available channels; CableCARD compatibility provides simplified "one remote control" operation for cable programming on participating systems; The new Learning AV NET IV simplifies operation of complete home theater systems with one convenient interface. Infra-red (IR) repeaters integrate with on-screen software keys to control up to four components. Consumers can control external components like DVD players, VCRs and AV receivers or the smart AV NET can "learn" new IR commands; An Illuminated Roll & Click Remote offers a slim ergonomic design and backlit buttons for easy use. The unique rolling wheels make it easy to quickly change the channels or adjust the volume; Hitachi's separate Day and Night Memories for each source component deliver superior picture quality. Simply pressing the Day/Night button on the remote or using the automatic timer switches between bright daytime settings and high fidelity nighttime settings; The USB input provides the capability to view digital photographs; 2 HDMI audio/video inputs; 2 Wideband component inputs.