Hitachi P50V701 50-Inch Full HD1080 Plasma HDTV with Power Swivel Stand | 
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| Brand: Hitachi
Category: CE
List Price: $1,999.99
Buy New: $1,777.04
You Save: $222.95 (11%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 34103
Color: Gloss Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 50
Shipping Weight (lbs): 105.4
Dimensions (in): 16.8 x 48.8 x 34.8
MPN: P50V701
Model: P50V701
UPC: 050585126909
EAN: 0050585126909
ASIN: B000VSYC9Q
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1920 x 1080 , Full HD1080, Reel60 Film Processing | | • | Integrated ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuner | | • | Power Swivel Stand | | • | 3 HDMI SimplayHD � 1080p compatible inputs - 1 front | | • | Anti-Reflective Screen with High Contrast and Deep Black Stripe Filter |
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Product Description
The Hitachi P50V701 is the first HDTV from Hitachi to include the revolutionary new film processing known as Reel60. Since the advent of television there has been a mismatch between the motion of film in a movie theater to the way it played back on television. Hitachi exclusive Reel60 film processing perfectly matches the motion of movies.The PictureMaster HD V video processor found in the P50V701 not only provides the best film playback possible but also upgrades all incoming signal to match the Full HD1080 panel and ensures outstanding picture quality regardless of input type or resolution format.With Full HD1080 products this HDTV is a perfect pixel-for-pixel match to the dominant high definition signal in the marketplace today. The P50V701 50" Plasma utilizes the Full HD1080 resolution standard (1920 x 1080) and has extremely sharp detail with over 2.1 million individual picture elements. Hitachi patented ClearWindow technology incorporates a high aperture pixel structure with less grid structure for an extraordinarily lifelike picture.The Highest quality connection with home A/V devices is delivered with 3-SimplayHD HDMI video inputs. These HDMI inputs are 1080p compatible and include high definition video and audio in a single cable connection.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Hitachi P50V701 is a 50-inch plasma HDTV that has full 1080p resolution and uses Hitachi's new Reel60 film processing to achieve fluidity that matches the motion of movies. Outstanding Picture Quality
As a full 1080p HDTV, the P50V701 provides a 1920 x 1080 resolution that is razor sharp with more than 2 million pixels. Picture quality is further enhanced, thanks to ClearWindow technology that reduces the visibility of a grid structure and maximizes brightness and clarity. 
ClearWindow technology reduces the visibility of a pixel grid structure for a better picture. View product details. | 
Timed swtiching allows picture settings to automatically adjust for changing ambient light conditions. | With the new PictureMaster HD V processor, all video inputs are scaled up to match the full 1080p resolution of the unit to ensure a detailed picture no matter the source. The processor also performs noise reduction and other picture enhancements for a better picture quality. Users can select between four HD and six SD aspect modes, and three color temperature settings. The television can also be put in a split-screen mode so that two programs can be viewed simultaneously. Hitachi's exclusive Reel60 technology has the ability to interpolates frame in order to match up the motion of film in a movie screen for display on a television. The result is a more theater-like experience in your home. Well Connected
The P50V701 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, one RF/Antenna input, one CableCard interface, and an SD card input that allows you to view your photos on the screen. 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 also 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. TV Guide On-Screen is also built-in for an always available programming guide. Day and Night Differences
The P50V701 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 has a unique black stripe screen filter that ensures a quality picture by blocking ambient room light for added brightness and deeper blacks. The television also features multiple screen saver and power saving modes for efficiency when not in use. A power swivel stand is included that rotates the screen up to 30 degrees in either direction so an optimal viewing experience is available for every seat in the room. The P50V701 is backed by a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
 | Full HD1080 2.07 million pixel array perfectly matches the 1080i HDTV resolution standard (1920 x 1080 panel resolution). | |
| | |  | PictureMaster HD V Proprietary digital video processor optimizes picture performance of all incoming source material. | | | | |  | Reel60 Exclusive film processing technology creates interpolated frames that perfectly matches the motion of movies. | | | | |  | 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. | | | | |  | SD Card Photo Viewer Front panel input for viewing jpeg images from a SD card. | | |
| |  | Power Swivel Stand Motorized power swivel stand that rotates the screen up to 30 degrees to the left or right in order to optimize the home entertainment experience. | |
What's in the Box
P50V701 plasma HDTV, remote control, two AA batteries, 6-foot AC power cord cable, power swivel table top stand, power swivel cable, two IR blaster cables, and wire clamp.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great item for great price July 4, 2008
Great plasma in daylight and nighttime. Power Swivel is more useful than I expected. Great black levels and auto bright adjustments. Only small gripe would be slight response lag during intense video gaming.
Hitachi P50V701 June 27, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Hitachi P50V701 50-Inch Full HD1080 Plasma HDTV with Power Swivel Stand
The picture is just fabulous. That is the first and lasting impression after turning on the set. I especially enjoy the ability to scale any video input to the full resolution capability of the P50V701. This is a full featured set with easy to follow menus for various settings and diagnostics. The audio is average with the internal speakers but there is provision for digital audio output to an external home theater system. I unpacked and installed the set myself and everything was straightforward. It is worth mentioning that the packaging was exceptional. The product was assembled in Mexico and the quality of the workmanship and finish is outstanding.. The P50V701 is plug and play after installing it to the power swivel base. Again straight forward and the power swivel base is a real asset for adjusting the positioning of the set for multiple viewers. I did fumble around a bit for the master on/off switch but other than that the installation was letter perfect.
We waited for over a year to make the plunge to a state of the art HDTV and the Hitachi P50V701 was worth the wait and the price was less than we had anticipated. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a big screen, full featured, high definition plasma HDTV.
 hitachi plasme as entry level tv on a budget June 22, 2008
mediocre picture which is minimally adjustable.
great price and it is a 1080 p plasma. tends to pixelate w fast motions and sports. also, watching CSI shows on HDTV gives weird colors.
good entry level tv for those on a budget. for more serious minded tv aficionados, i recommend the sony lcd xbr w 120 hz, at twice the price for the same size, but wow.
For the price - Unbeatable June 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pros:
Very good picture.
Accurate colors.
Numerous advanced settings available in the menu.
Bright enough (on max picture power) to watch in a fairly sunlit room. Handles motion exceptionally well. Better than anything else I've seen at this size for less than $2K.
Default settings for standard def shows are perfect for my tastes. Hitachi's method of filling a 16:9 screen with a 4:3 source is, hands
down, the best I've ever seen. They manage to keep the center looking correct without making the outer portion of the picture look odd in comparison. If you look closely when text scrolls across the screen you can see that there is a slight difference in the expansion from left to center to right but it is slight and really unnoticeable with normal viewing. I don't know how they've done it so well, but they have.
On top of that, the improvement of well recorded standard def shows actually rivals some high def material. My wife and I have marveled many times at this and had to use the "info" button on the remote to verify we were indeed watching a 480i source.
Anti-reflective screen seems to work well. Speakers are adequate for anyone who doesn't have or need an external solution and well hidden for those of us who do. Power swivel is decadent, and I love it. The thing is absolutely gorgeous. This TV has a very nice WOW factor and the power swivel just carries that to a new level when showing it off to friends.
Cons: Misleading specs . Blacks are not great. Although I'm spoiled by my Panny.
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The UltraVision line of plasmas, including this model, uses a technology called ALiS (Alternate Lighting of Surfaces). This technology causes these TVs to perform more like a 1080i panel. Only alternate rows can be illuminated at the same time, so you never see the full progressive 1080-line signal on the screen. This will possibly result in a slightly less "crisp" picture but in practice is not perceivable from a 10 foot viewing distance.
Other Thoughts;
Someone elsewhere called this TV a Panasonic killer. That would be a bit of an overstatement. I own a 50" Panasonic business plasma and the pictures on both are very nice. Neither "kills" the other. However, the Panasonic definitely has the edge, though it is slight. I also paid approx. $500 more for the Panny.
This is a very nice looking TV and brings new elegance to my dedicated HT room. The bottom line here is that this is a very, very nice television. You will need to spend considerably more to get what amounts to not that much more.
After many of hours of gaming on this TV with many sources including one particular game which has caused me slight problems with burn-in on my Panasonic, the Hitachi shows absolutely no sign of burn-in at all.
For someone looking to combine many sources and formats for viewing on one monitor/TV, the Hitachi may just blow you away.
This TV debuted at more than twice what it's going for now, and that was less than a year ago. It is disappearing from some stores already. The newer model may have some slight improvements over this one but I doubt they will amount to much in actual viewing experience improvement and you will pay dearly for them.
At it's current price, this is an outrageous bargain.
Very pleased with first HD Plasma purchase April 30, 2008
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
After a week of looking in the local stores and then browsing on-line, I still wasn't sure what to buy. It was easy to pick the size, the exact features and specs was a tougher process. I settled on a 50 inch, 720p I saw in a store and set it as the base model. For a lower price, I picked this Hitachi model that gave me the higher 1080p resolution.
Setup was fairly easy with the help of my wife. We used the stand instead of wall mounting. A little tricky to install the stand because you have to have the TV off the ground for the base to clear. Used a couple of blankets and the packaging foam and it was easy. No problems getting it up on the table for the two of us. Lots of room for wires and the imput panel is easy to read. With HDMI cables, you can eliminate quite a few wires.
The picture looks really good, especially after being a tube TV viewer all my life. Once I added HD TV programming, it was just amazing. I actually will watch programming I'm usually not interetsed in because of the HD quality. Standard definition viewing is much better as well, but the TV shines when using its full HD capabilities.
Menus are clear to read and navigate. Lots of different settings available. The power swivel stand works very well and we've decided that we're not going to bother with wall mounting because we like it better. It does come with a built in TV Guide function, but with satellite service it doesn't work and it's not necessary either. So, I haven't tried to set it.
Overall, I'm very pleased with this TV. I think it's a great deal for the price. In the brick and mortar stores, I couldn't find any comparable size and resolution TVs that came close to the price.
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