The Mitsubishi 835 series of 1080p DLP HDTVs reviewed consists of two models; the 73 inch WD-73835 and 65 inch WD-65835. Both models have identical features to the recently reviewed Mitsubishi 735 series DLP HDTVs with the addition of;

• Smooth120Hz for blur reduction,
• DeepField Imager for optimum brightness and contrast,
• NetCommand IR for on-screen control of analog-connected audio visual electronics,
• A front panel HDMI connection for easy connection of devices such as games consoles,
• SharpEdge signal processing to enhance horizontal and vertical edges ie. to remove jagged edges,
• PerfecTint for the independent adjustment of the six separate colors used by the Mitsubishi 835 DLP HDTV to render on-screen colors,
• DarkDetailer dynamic aperture system to control projection lamp brightness and improve the contrast ratio over four times for more detail, particularly in darker scenes,
• Wired IR Input for sending remote control signals from external computerized home theater control systems into the TV without the clutter of stick-on IR blasters.

Smooth120Hz

With the 835 DLP HDTV series, Mitsubishi has included the higher refresh rate of 120Hz to minimize any motion blur. While Mitsubishi have called their technology Smooth120Hz, Sony have Motion Flow, Toshiba has ClearFrame, LG – TruMotion Drive and JVC call it Clear Motion Drive II. The televisions video processor creates an interpolated frame between each existing frame to achieve 120Hz and make motion appear smoother for the viewer.
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The Mitsubishi 736 series of 1080p DLP HDTVs reviewed consists of two models; the 73 inch WD-73736 and 65 inch WD-65736. Both models have identical features to the recently reviewed Mitsubishi 735 series DLP HDTVs with the addition of; DeepField Imager for optimum contrast, NetCommand IR for on-screen control of analog-connected audio visual electronics and a front panel HDMI connection for easy connection of devices such as games consoles.

DeepField Imager

The DeepField Imager dynamically optimizes brightness and contrast. It analyses 135 sectors of each onscreen image in real time and using advanced algorithms determines the best contrast and brightness settings for a balanced picture. It compensates for areas that are too high or low in contrast and/or too dark or bright.
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The Mitsubishi 735 DLP HDTV series reviewed includes three model sizes; the 73 inch WD-73735, 65 inch WD-65735 and 60 inch WD-60735. They are all large screen sizes because that is one of the inherent advantages of rear projection DLP HDTVs; a price advantage for screen sizes 60 inches and larger. All models display Full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 HxV pixels). Although the 735 has a single DLP chip, a five segment color wheel is used to minimize any chance of rainbow effects.

The front of the Mitsubishi appears to be all display as the surrounding bezel is comparatively very thin. The slim depth and compact bezel make for a small form factor for a rear projection HDTV.

Key features of these models are the Full HD resolution, 3D readiness, good black levels and NetCommand for simple one remote control of multiple AV devices. DLP HDTVs are naturally a good display technology for fast moving on-screen action such as sports or games. DLP technology from Texas Instruments has an order of magnitude faster response time of eight-microseconds compared to response times measured in milliseconds for LCD displays. Another advantage or rear projection DLP HDTVs is their low power consumption which can be around half of other display technologies.
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Samsung Series 6 Slim DLP 1080p HDTVs includes four models; the 72 inch HL72A650, 61 inch HL61A650, 56 inch HL56A650 and 50 inch HL50A650. If you’re looking for a rear projection DLP HDTV then these models will deliver the large screen size at a competitive price which most probably attracted you. The Samsung Series 6 DLP HDTVs have an excellent contrast ratio of 2,500:1 combined with deep black levels and produce sharp pictures with nice color saturation.

Series 6 DLP HDTVs are built around Samsung’s Cinema Smooth light engine optimized for high contrast and brightness and sharp detail. Samsung have slimmed the size and weight of their rear projection HDTVs and for the Series 6 models have also achieved a very narrow bezel surrounding the display.
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The Sony XBR7 BRAVIA LCD HDTV series comprises the 70 inch KDL-70XBR7 and 40 inch KDL-40XBR7. The Sony XBR7 models have an identical specification compared to the recently reviewed Sony XBR6 with the exception of the video processing BRAVIA ENGINE. The KDL-70XBR7 features the top end BRAVIA ENGINE 2 Pro digital video processing, while the KDL-40XBR7 has the BRAVIA ENGINE 2 EX.

Notable features of this premium LCD HDTV, all of which are covered in detail in our Sony XBR6 LCD HDTV review are:
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The Sony XBR6 Series smaller models, the 37 inch KDL-37XBR6 and 32 inch KDL-32XBR6, are Full HD 1080p LCD HDTVs and share most features with the larger 40 – 52 inch Sony XBR6 series 6 sizes recently reviewed.

Important Features

On-screen Contrast Ratio (for a single image or frame) of 2,500:1 with a dynamic contrast ratio of 25,000:1 giving and indication of the ability to maintain contrast ratio performance between lighter and darker scenes.

BRAVIA Engine digital video processor delivering dynamic noise reduction, detail enhancement and contrast enhancement in tandem with the Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit.
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The Sony XBR6 Series of Full HD 1080p LCD HDTVs has 5 sizes the; 50 inch KDL-52XBR6, 46 inch KDL-46XBR6, 40 inch KDL-40XBR6, 37 inch KDL-37XBR6 and 32 inch KDL-32XBR6. The two smallest screen size, 37 and 32 inch, models have a reduced features specification. The XBR denoted Sony BRAVIA models are Sony’s premium LCD HDTVs with the latest technology and features to deliver the best picture quality and functionality.

Sony XBR6 Series Highlights

Sony XBR6 models have the highest HD image format, Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels), for viewing Blu-ray discs. Contrast ratio (on-screen) which is for a single image (frame) is 3,000:1 while the dynamic contrast ratio is 50,000:1 giving an indication of good performance, for an LCD, in maintaining contrast ratio performance over both lighter and darker scenes. To provide a smooth picture Sony have included their Motionflow 120Hz technology. Impressively lifelike color images are delivered by a number of features including extended color gamut WCG-CCFL backlight technology, 10-bit panel and processing or extended color bit depth, the expanded color space of x.v Color and Sony’s Live Color creation. Sony’s Bravia Engine 2 ensures quality video processing for enhanced image quality. An Ethernet input is included for network and Internet access and DLNA compliance ensures trouble-free connections and sharing over a network. Sony have included a pre-set game mode for optimum performance while using the Sony XBR6 LCD HDTV for gaming.
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Pioneer’s Elite KURO PRO-1FD series is the premium version of the Pioneer KURO PDP-20FD series. Both series share the same black level performance and other specification details apart from some additional picture calibration options available with the Elite KURO PRO-1FD series. This makes this series ISFccc calibration ready for both daytime and night time viewing by professional calibrators.

Additional Features of Pioneer Elite KURO PRO Models over PDP-20FD Series

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Before discussing high definition television (HDTV) resolutions it’s appropriate to dispel the myth that resolution is the most important factor in selecting a HDTV. In fact, according to the Imaging Science Foundation, a group that consults for home-theater manufacturers and trains professional video calibrators, the most important aspect of picture quality is contrast ratio, followed by color saturation (intensity), and color accuracy. Resolution is actually ranked in fourth position. Once you understand what resolution means you should follow up be reading our comparison of the 720p and 1080p HD resolutions.

HDTV Native Resolution

The native resolution mentioned in HDTV specification sheets is a measure of the number of pixels a display has. All video sources will be scaled to match the native resolution of the display. If the video source is a match then no scaling is required. If you are choosing a HDTV for gaming then you should match the screen native resolution to the video output resolution of your games console. This avoids the annoying scaling lag which can be annoying to avid gamers.
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Display size is the only specification difference between the Pioneer KURO PDP-5020FD and PDP-6020FD. Both are Full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. The predominant attraction of these plasma HDTVs is the exceptional black levels and the associated picture quality benefits. There is also a very useful 72Hz mode for smooth playback of 1080p24 sources (24 frames per second). Pioneer’s Home Media Gallery with networking capabilities and extensive audio, video and picture format compatibility is also attractive. Connectivity options match the premium nature of this HDTV.

Pioneer has put in the hard work to rejuvenate plasma technology and set their HDTV products ahead of the competition. Their reward has been reviews like a recent one in Popular Science’s Best of What’s New 07 feature that does not hold back praise. Popular Science named the Pioneer KURO the Home Entertainment Category Grand Award Winner stating “The company completely redesigned its plasma technology to produce the sharpest, most vivid picture you’ll find on any TV.”
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