EH Galleries: LCD TVs

This UltraVision 720p HDTV features a compact Dual Focus 3-panel light engine for superior form and function. The New VirtualHD 1080p II Video Processor analyzes and optimizes every video frame producing a consistently sharp, smooth and film-like picture. Separate Day and Night Picture Memories deliver superior image quality in both bright and more intimate home theater settings. The Quick Start Seamless HDTV and NTSC Tuners present channels quickly and easily.

Exclusive Features

Metallic Black Industrial Design:
From the viewers' perspective, the VF820 presents a plasma-like appearance with a thin black metallic frame.

Dual Focus Lens System and 3-Panel Light Engine:
Dual Focus Lens System and 3-Panel Light Engine: Advanced optics are engineered to produce superior contrast and remarkable detail from edge to edge and corner to corner. This exclusive technology also reduces the overall TV cabinet size and enables a plasma form factor. High Definition 720p 3-Panel technology improves overall detail, contrast, and color performance.

VirtualHD 1080p II:
When content from film is sent to your home it requires processing that can cause picture noise or distortion. VirtualHD technology reduces this noise to a minimum, recreating the smooth curves and high fidelity image of the original film source. An advanced technique, dynamic histogram processing, digitally maps the incoming signal to optimize on screen contrast, color and sharpness.

Quick Start Seamless HDTV Tuner:
Hitachi HDTV tuner technology brings viewers a unique blend of convenience and performance. Conventional HDTV tuners need extended start-up time to scan for channels and require switching between antenna inputs when selecting analog or digital programming. Hitachi HDTV tuner technology delivers the picture quickly with seamless access to all available channels.

Illuminated Roll and Click Remote:
Easily browse channels or adjust volume using the unique rolling wheels or quickly create or change favorite channels at the push of a button.

Day and Night Memory with Timer:
Separate Day and Night Memory settings deliver superior picture quality for any lighting condition. By simply pressing a button on the remote, or using the automatic timer, you can toggle between bright daytime settings and high fidelity nighttime settings for each source.

Key Features:

CableCARD Compatible:
This digital cable ready set will allow viewing of premium programming on participating systems.

HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface (2):
HDMI is the state-of-the-art connection for the highest quality digital image. Hitachi has integrated HDMI technology to ensure compatibility with modern digital sources and for access to high definition content for years to come.

Anti-Reflective Diffusion Screen:
Designed for superior light absorption and high defintion image reproduction, this screen reduces reflections from daylight and ambient lighting for the best possible image in different viewing environments. Microscopic diffusion elements designed into the structure of the screen ensure a smooth and uniform picture.

40-Watt 3-Way Speaker System
Separate speaker drivers for high and low frequencies reproduce clear dialog and dynamic sound.

Separate Day and Night Memory settings deliver superior picture quality for any lighting condition. By simply pressing a button on the remote, or using the automatic timer, you can toggle between bright daytime settings and high fidelity nighttime settings for each source.

Also available in 50" and 55" models.

Price: $3,099-3,999