Mitsubishi Diamond Series WD-82838 82-Inch 3D DLP HDTV

Mitsubishi has offered a rear-projection TVs 3D-ready for several years, for which the company currently has a fairly extensive list of big-screen 3D-capable models. The new Mitsubishi 838 series is top-shelf line of RPTV, which means it is loaded into the company's more advanced features and imaging techniques. The kit includes the screen size of 82 inches, 73 and 65. We have not done a practical overview of the WD-82838, but here is an overview of the features of the TV. 3-D world of Mitsubishi different display technologies of TV signal format for 3D Blu-ray Disc Association, so watch 3D on Blu-ray, you need to buy an adapter (3DA-1, $ 99) or 3D Blu-ray, which can be printed board display format (like the Panasonic DMP-BDT350). You will also need to buy an active shooting, both the DLP or link IR emitter Variety.

Mitsubishi offers 3DC-1000 3D Starter Pack ($ 399) includes a 3-D adapter, two pairs of active glasses, IR emitter, an HDMI cable and a 3D display of Disney Blu-ray Disc.

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In addition to its 3D features, this 82-inch 1080p DLP Rear Pro 5G leverage the company's Plush 1080p 12-bit processor and Smooth120 Immersive Sound Technology and technology - which is the name of Mitsubishi built-in speaker, which uses 16 small speakers sound beams project for the room to simulate surround sound. You can add the WD-82838 to the home network via wired Ethernet or an optional USB WiFi AzureWave AW-NU231 ($ 69), and this includes an Internet TV service with access to Mitsubishi StreamTV Vudu video-on-Demand, Pandora, Flickr , Picasa, Facebook, Twitter and more. Another interesting advantage is a built-in Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming, which allows you to transmit wireless audio devices, like the iPhone and the Blackberry is playing a higher-quality audio system. WD-82838 measures 48.5 x 73.2 x 22.7 cm, weighs 143.1 pounds and is Energy Star 4.0.

The connection panel includes four HDMI inputs, three component video inputs and an RF input to access the internal ATSC tuner and Clear QAM (no PC input). Many high-end TVs have reduced the number of component video inputs which makes this TV a good choice for someone who has multiple legacy components. The two HDMI inputs accept 1080p/60 and 1080p/24 signals, and one is on the side panel for easy access. The TV has two USB ports: USB port on the rear panel accessory power, while the side panel USB adapter is compatible with Wi-Fi and multimedia playback. The WD-82 838 has a subwoofer output for a subwoofer to mate with the sound projector outboard and a center channel input to use the system from the TV speaker as center speaker in a true surround sound system. The Ethernet port is located on the rear panel, such as "3D glasses emitter" and the IR-NetCommander output that allows integration into an advanced control system.

WD-82838 does not offer many advanced settings of the image so you can find some high-end televisions, but contains the essential. In addition, four preset picture modes, you get the ISF Day and ISF Night modes. Basic video settings menu only offers two preset color temperature, noise reduction and Deep Field Imager, and control EdgeEnhance. Advanced settings are perfect colors and PerfectTint to adjust the color saturation and color tone of the color of the six points, as well as the ability to enable or disable Smooth120 technology. If you select the ISF during the day or night mode the picture, you can use more advanced changes, but the owner's manual does not describe exactly what remedies are available. TV offers are part of the relationship between alternatives.

The menu includes a choice of manual and automatic settings SoundPro integrated projector for audio (microphone is included for automatic configuration). The setup menu allows you to manually adjust the location of television and the overall dimensions of the room, and you can adjust the angle of the beam and channel levels. Other settings include four sound modes preset audio (stereo, surround sound, music and night) and control bass, treble and balance controls and the ability to adjust the level of a subwoofer is connected. The function of the overall sound level is designed to minimize the differences in size, television has not advanced audio technology leveling Dolby and SRS.

A special 3D configuration menu, you can change 3D playback on or off, select or checkered Side-by-Side-source format, select the type of glass (DLP Link transmitter or IR), and turn the lens L '/ R effect.