Mitsubishi WD-65734 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV
By: Mitsubishi Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 33
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 On: 2008-05-12
Im completely happy with this purchase. The picture is absolutely stunning and incredible. I dont know how some of these peeps hear the "noise" cause I have never heard it. Most of my friends have Plasmas or LCDs and they love mine better. Remember this TV has 2 MILLION pixels. NOTHING on the market comes close, and for the money and size of the screen, you cant beat it. I purchased an extended warranty so I am covered. LOVE THIS TV!!
On: 2008-04-23
This tv is even more than I hoped. Excellent picture and price. This is the only way I will ever buy another TV. Great delivery and setup. Fantastic job Amazon.
On: 2008-04-22
Weve been really trying to buy a large-screen TV for 3-4-years but anything that had a good picture was hideously expensive and anything that was affordable had a serious drawback. We finally got one, and its the Mitsubishi WD65734, a DLP, thin-frame, 65-inch, 1080p TV. We looked at TV pictures over and over and over again in stores, read user reviews, and this one looked great but some people complained of the projection bulb burning out frequently (they are supposed to last about 5,000-hours) and a noisy fan. Weve only had ours a short time so cant comment on bulb life yet, but most user ratings did not report a problem and hey, thats what the service contract is for. The fan is not noisy, one can hear it with the set off during cool-down but otherwise not an issue. The picture is lush, detailed, crisp, and bright. No DLP "rainbow". Off-angle viewing, while not as good as a plasma, is good side-to-side, and more limited but still good up-and-down. The user manual is amazingly clear and easy to use. We view broadcast TV using an attic antenna, analog stations are grainy but digital ones are great. We also have a Blu-Ray DVD player and Blu-Ray disks let this TV show its stuff, actually better than a real movie theater.
The built-in speakers are survivable if you must but I would recommend an add-on sound system, at the very least a stereo (2-speaker) system but more typically a 5.1 surround-sound home theater system. Note that many such sound systems advertise tons of watts but lousy, audible distortion (on the order of 10% THD = Total Harmonic Distorion), while others, such as the Onkyo unit we got, have more normal and inaudible 0.1% THD and are true sound systems.
We shopped all over, found some slightly better prices from places that we would prefer to not buy from, wound up buying the TV via Amazon itself, got a very good price, free shipping, and the folks who delivered it did a great job of bringing it in and doing basic set-up.
We are VERY pleased. Theres a newer model available, variously reported as the ...735 or ...736, but I have no idea what additional improvements or features it might offer. Were happy with the ...734 series, which enjoys a noticeably better picture (sharper, deeper blacks and colors, etc.) compared to the ...733 series.
Note that we purchased directly from Amazon, it may be sourced via other parties (Amazon partners) now, but the TV is super and the delivery service, EGL (= Eagle?? Local truck but paperwork has Houston, TX HQ) did a great job of carefully delivering it and setting it up.
On: 2008-04-22
Weve been really trying to buy a large-screen TV for 3-4-years but anything that had a good picture was hideously expensive and anything that was affordable had a serious drawback. We finally got one, and its the Mitsubishi WD65734, a DLP, thin-frame, 65-inch, 1080p TV. We looked at TV pictures over and over and over again in stores, read user reviews, and this one looked great but some people complained of the projection bulb burning out frequently (they are supposed to last about 5,000-hours) and a noisy fan. Weve only had ours a short time so cant comment on bulb life yet, but most user ratings did not report a problem and hey, thats what the service contract is for. The fan is not noisy, one can hear it with the set off during cool-down but otherwise not an issue. The picture is lush, detailed, crisp, and bright. No DLP "rainbow". Off-angle viewing, while not as good as a plasma, is good side-to-side, and more limited but still good up-and-down. The user manual is amazingly clear and easy to use. We view broadcast TV using an attic antenna, analog stations are grainy but digital ones are great. We also have a Blu-Ray DVD player and Blu-Ray disks let this TV show its stuff, actually better than a real movie theater.
The built-in speakers are survivable if you must but I would recommend an add-on sound system, at the very least a stereo (2-speaker) system but more typically a 5.1 surround-sound home theater system. Note that many such sound systems advertise tons of watts but lousy, audible distortion (on the order of 10% THD = Total Harmonic Distorion), while others, such as the Onkyo unit we got, have more normal and inaudible 0.1% THD and are true sound systems.
We shopped all over, found some slightly better prices from places that we would prefer to not buy from, wound up buying the TV via Amazon itself, got a very good price, free shipping, and the folks who delivered it did a great job of bringing it in and doing basic set-up.
We are VERY pleased. Theres a newer model available, variously reported as the ...735 or ...736, but I have no idea what additional improvements or features it might offer. Were happy with the ...734 series, which enjoys a noticeably better picture (sharper, deeper blacks and colors, etc.) compared to the ...733 series.
 On: 2008-04-16
Im not a techno guy, but heres my assessment from a normal beer-drinking sports watcher... This set was supposed to have fan noise as one if its biggest drawbacks. I dont hear anything. My only complaint is the built-in speakers are really bad. If you dont have a home theater system, you may want to check the sound on some of the others. The picture is better than I could have imagined. Ive been staring at the pictures in the store, and I have two other 32 HD TVs, but when I got it home and sat down to watch it, it has changed my whole TV experience. I almost cried when I watched my first HD sporting event. Seeing HD in thisFor the price, I still cant believe it. My friend has this TV and a Pioneer Elite and prefers the DLP. I think I have something set up wrong though, because when I change channels and its not the same format, it takes up to 5 seconds to change formats and get a picture. Its worth the wait though, until I figure out what Im doing wrong.
On: 2008-04-11
i am very happy with this tv for a few reasons. one, the price was fantastic. on a $ per inch basis...i dont think you can get any better. two, the shipping was fantastic. i live in alaska, so thats ALWAYS a concern...and i happened to come across a free shipping deal. the free shipping got the TV to seattle, but i still had to have it shipped by barge up to alaska. so for a total of $63, i got a 100 pound, 65 inch tv shipped from the east coast, all the way to me in alaska. not bad at all.
after doing a little research on DLP TVs, im happy i chose this one. DLP is basically free of moving parts. unless its jarred or dropped, the only thing that will eventually "break" is the lamp, which can easily be replaced, thus giving you the equivelent of a brand new tv.
the tv looks great, very simple, not showy. its very light...2 people can move it without any effort. remote is decent...speakers arent so hot, but then again, what built ins are?
On: 2008-04-01
I got this TV as a replacement for my 6 year old 65" hi-def Mitsubishi Medallion series. The difference is amazing. Brilliant colors, excellent picture, light weight, and thin. If it werent for the large dimensions, I could have carried it myself. I dont use the IR NetCommand because the remote was already compatible with my devices (Motorolla cable box, Onkyo AVR). I did have some issues with the coaxial audio output from the TV to my AVR. I used an HDMI connection to hook up my PS3 to the TV and, with different games, the audio output from the TV to the AVR doesnt work. When I connect my PS3 directly to the AVR via fiber optic everything works fine
On: 2008-03-27
It is a new technology; the colors are very intense giving beautiful images. When you turn the set on, you have to be very patient and wait for a long minute; afterwards, when the tv set is working you can switch channels as any other TV set. The 65 diagonal inches makes a real movie at home.There are so many added values (related to the plasmas and LCD in the market) for a very low price. I am planning to buy anothe one.Congratulation Mitsubishi
 On: 2008-03-13
We purchased our 65" in June of 2007. Within 4 months the bulb blew. Replacement sent no problem until it went out again in a month and a half and again in another month. We are now on our 4th bulb for a TV that is less than a year old. It is our third Mitsubushi and was purchased because of our history with this brand, but now we are having second thoughts. It is an expensive paper weight!!! We asked to have a repair technician after the second bulb and was told to try one more before a repair order would be issued, now here we are and now we are told no one will service our area. We are not in the country. We are 60 miles from a major city. Mitsubishi needs to make this right. We have read similiar experience on this site and think the company needs to be responsible.
On: 2008-03-04
TV is absolutley GREAT. Very clear picture and it arrived in a timley manner. Very happy. Would reccomend this TV and Amazon.com to everyone.
On: 2008-02-28
Read the reviews carefully, Buyer Beware! Mitsubishi once positioned itself on the upper scale of quality video and television products. No more. Its questionable if Mitsubishis DLP sets can genuinely produce a true 1080p picture as advertised. Their customer service and customer relations is pure garbage. Dont touch this or any other Mitsubishi Television product with a 10-pole. Youll be taken and youll be sorry. Sony, Samsung and Sharp offer superior products and customer service. Mitsubishi has fallen to the bottom of the heap.
On: 2008-02-23
Product is excellent as well as inexpensive! I have been very pleased based on the short time Ive had the set.
On: 2008-02-18
Ok ive had this almost a week now it is my first HD tv. As far as the picture gos it is amazing , Great colors and picture ! I am overall very pleased with the tv easy setup and user friendly ! Some people have mentioned a whine from the tv some say its not there or they dont hear it , well it is there but like others have said it depends on how hot the bulb is . And it also depends on if you actually listen to the sound from the tv or a/v receiver. I f you have the tv alone volume above say 12 (comfortable listening not even half way up) you CAN NOT hear it at all ! I have also read some reviews saying the sound is horrible , you have to remember this is a tv and not a surround sound receiver so for a tv I find the sound to be just fine ! i really dont know what they are expecting the sound to be .
Overall this tv is OUTSTANDING great picture decent sound and if you look very well priced ! i found mine for $1499 shipping included with no tax, circuit city wanted $1800 for a wd657 which is a slightly lower model according to mitsubishis customer service!
So I would recommend this tv anybody !!
 On: 2008-02-17
I just bought this HDTV because of the great price and when I got the TV it looked amazing and for a week it was the best $1500 I had ever spent but then the TV stopped working.
I turned on the set one night about a week after it arrived and heard a pop. The bulb blew! The Tv was done already.
Luckly Tigerdirect said they would refund me and I am waiting on the truck to take the TV back.
If that all goes smoothly (please let it!) then I will have to decide whether to re-buy this TV.
??? I cant decide. It looked so amazing but this break worries me about the product.
Buy with caution and get the warrenty just to be safe.
On: 2008-02-16
Love it!! Big, wide, and very easy to connect other components. With all of the hdmi ports, and component ports, especially those in front of the unit, it makes it easy enough for my son (12) to connect his xbox up and play. The tv recognizes new connections and the remote is simple.
I did los of comparisons, b/t samsung......the darling of the indusry righ now, and sony. But this unit is mor stylish than the comparable sony, and with more connections, this is a very good buy.
Consumer reports rates it in the top five in the large dlp category. I did consider a plasma, and lcd. But I wanted size and a price I could afford. When this television is on an HD staition you can not tell the difference between dlp/plasma/and lcd. and actually in this size, the space takes up the same amt as a 50 inch or greater plasma/lcd.
You will enjoy this model for a long time to come
On: 2008-02-09
I bought this TV just before Thanksgiving 2007 and have been completely satisfied. In fact, it is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time. I paid right at $2000 at a local appliance store so to see it listed this cheap on Amazon is a steal. I am a big sports fan and watching football on this TV has been amazing. Now, basketball and hockey are almost better. Ive had family and friends over and several had said its the best picture theyve ever seen on a TV. Its not only the HD, the color and brightness of the picture is simply fantastic. I have the TV in a viewing area that is not very large, the couch is about 12 feet away. At first I feared the 65" was too much for this room, but now I am used to it and it is fine. I have not experienced any problems with sound or noises that are mentioned in some reviews. I highly recommend this TV!
On: 2008-02-08
On Nov 24,2006, I bought a Mitsubishi DLP TV, model # WD65732, After 11 months of service the TV began to flicker and lose color. I purchased the extended warranty, but because it was still under the manufacturers warranty, I was referred to Mitsubishi service.
Now the problem, the earliest that a repair tech can examine my TV is DECEMBER 21! A full month without a working TV and at the holidays and bowl season no less!
Imagine life at your house with no TV during the holidays for a month or longer!
I truly regret not buying a Sony from a local dealer...lesson learned.
The repair company you contract with is also sub-standard.
The replacement part was ordered and received on Jan 18,2008.
Two months after the initial contact report was made. All this time my TV was unwatchable.
Finally nailed down a return repair date of Feb 14,2008...a full three months without a usable TV!
If this is the kind of product and service Mitsubishi is going to supply now, you can bet I will be telling all my friends about the `NEW" Mitsubishi!
On: 2008-02-06
We bought the "Diamond" model of this TV last February. It first died this summer due to an overheating problem. The repair man knew about the problem when he arrived and had the part with him, it wasnt the first time he had fixed the problem. He mentioned that he hoped we had purchased the extended warranty (we didnt.)
It died again on Super Bowl Sunday before the game started. This time it appears the "Optical Engine" and lamp have failed, though I am not sure because the repair man cant come out until next week. That was his guess over the phone after having me run some basic diagnostics.
The bottom line is we paid lots of money for a TV that has now failed twice in the first year weve had it. That is NOT good, I would never recommend this TV. My repair person told me that he rarely gets called for Pioneer, Sony or Samsung models, but that he gets lots of calls for Mitsubishi.
On: 2008-01-28
My only issues with this TV is that I can only get 1080i via the Component Video with my Apple TV. Wont get 1080i via HDMI which it should for the Apple TV. Same was true with my Samsung DVD Recorder which upconverts to 1080i - not get 1080i through HDMI but get it just fine via component cable. But the HDMI does work great with my DirectTV HD DVR and my Toshiba HD DVD Player. Otherwise it would be perfect...picture is great...only thing I am not used to is that it takes about 25 seconds for "BOOT UP".
On: 2008-01-25
Bottom line for the price, this is the best 65" rear projection DLP on the market. The picture will make your jaw hit the floor. So bright, you needs sunglasses to watch it. There have been reports of some loud fans on pre-december builds but Mitsubishi is aware of this and a simple fix will correct this problem. Speakers are bad on this, no doubt but if your getting a 65" HDTV, your probably not some noob using your TV speakers anyways. Get yourself a ZVOX or something similiar if you dont want to go 5.1 surround. With the 4 HDMI slots, this is future proofed for a long time time to come, which I love. You will find your self watching stooopid HDTV shows just because the picture looks so good, lol.
On: 2008-01-19
WOW!! This is THE BEST TV you could EVER want!! The colors are the most lifelike, the blacks are the most vivid and real. What is MOST attractive to me is the fact that it DOES NOT have just 1 input that is 1080p. It upconverts ALL the inputs to 1080p! Which means that you would not have to buy another DVD player that upconverts to 1080i, or 1080p, just use your existing DVD player. Everything about this tv shouts "BUY ME, YOU WONT REGRET IT"!! It has all the inputs that you could want, or need. I am using three of the four HDMI inputs now, and still have one left for the future. I actually gave up on finding a HDTV that was THIS BIG, with 4 HDMI inputs, picture quality to DIE for & was THIS AFFORDABLE at the same time. I figured I would have to give up at least 1 of the things I wanted, to get the rest. BOY, was I WRONG!! I always knew that Mitsubishi was THE BEST HDTV on the market! My first HDTV was a Mitsubishi also. I bought it in 2003, and am now selling it to a friend of mine who is buying his first HDTV. I have never had a problem with my old tv, & it still looks good. By the way, I gave up on the war between HD DVD & Blu-Ray. I figured why wait to see which format would win. So, I bought BOTH of them, & now enjoy the advantages that they each have. I know that people are currently buying TVs that mount on the wall. The truth of it is that while seeing it in your mind, you have a tendency to FORGET that there will be wires that you will have to hide SOMEHOW! Also, they dont care as much about picture quality as they should, so they buy 720ps. Most will be buying a new one in a short while, when they see their friends with 1080ps. They will also want to buy a BIGGER size screen. PEOPLE, I know that this TV can NOT be mounted on the wall. BUT. it will NOT take up your whole room either. So, in conclusion, I would say that this TV will fill ALL your needs. Now, & in the future!
On: 2008-01-17
This Television has an excellent picture. All pictures upgraded to 1080. Wasted my money getting HD receiver from DirecTV. The normal channels look as good as the HD channels.
My only complaint is that the TV is slow to change between devices (TV,DVD,Game,etc.) It takes 15-20 seconds, but not a big deal. I would highly recommend this television to anyone looking for a quality DLP.
On: 2008-01-13
Where should I start. Two weeks after we purchased the unit, we had to send it to the shop. Not a Mitsubishi shop, but a non-mitsubishi shop since the authorized Mitsubishi repair center refused to come down here (38 miles) to pick it up. I wasnt about to load a brand new TV into my car and try to deliver it.
Anyway, I got the local TV shop to at least take a look at the unit after spending a week on the phone with Mitsubishi to have the local shop be approved to do the repairs. After all, I wanted them to get paid for their work.
The first time, all the logic boards were replaced. They brought it back and two weeks later the same problem developed. It apparently overheats and then shuts off.
Back to the shop. In the meantime I purchased a 42" Samsung Plasma to have something to watch while the Mitsubishi is being repaired, wonderful TV by the way.
Three weeks later, the TV is back in the home. A few weeks later-same problem, overheats, shuts down. Back into the shop. Its in the shop for nearly a month. Now its almost mid summer (we bought it in November 2006). The hold up is primarily getting Mitsu technical support to return calls, faxes because if they dont, parts cannot be ordered and invoices be paid.
Back into the home. Still having intermittent problems with overheating and shutting down. By this time, most of the boards have been replaced.
The service shop told me that he has another Mitsu of the same size having the same problem and that he thinks it is the thermal sensor that is connected to the projector bulb, since he replaced the other sensor and that customer is not having anymore problems. The reason why he didnt recognize the problem in mine earlier was that my TV would indicate that the "TV will shut down, please check air vents" and the other did not. In any event, he said he would order the thermal sensor to see if that will take care of my problem. The sensor comes in, and its installed IN MY HOUSE which is good for me.
No problems until last week, 1/8/08. All of a sudden, the set shuts off, no warning just the red "projector" LED lights up. I call Mitsubishi, on the phone for nearly 4 hours, accidentally hung up on twice. I lost my religion my then, and the representative purposely hung up on me. I called back, and tried to keep my composure since I doubt if I would get the same Indian again. I explained the problem and he said, "I think you need a new lamp." I said, "Well send it too me." They said, "It will cost you $25-.00 plus shipping." Never mind what I said next. I told them there was no way in heck that I will pay for a warrantied item. They said, "your warranty went out on November 11." I said, not it didnt, "I have an extended warranty." They said they would call me back, which they didnt for nearly a week and by then I was ready to have another heart attack.
Pros: The TV, when its working, has a great picture and the connectebility is wonderful. I have most of my electronic devices hooked using HDMI. I have a Nintendo Wii, Denon DVD, Denon 5.1 Receiver and a Direct TV HDTV-HDTV recorder all hooked up with HDef cables, mostly HDMI except for the Nintendo. Even with HDMI, you will find that the Direct TV unit is best hooked up with HDMI through your receiver so that you can hear in Dolby on those channels that offer it, and then using RGB+analog audio from the Direct TV receiver to watch regular non-Dolby channels. The TV will up convert most analog signals to a digital formal as will the Denon.
Since I use the Direct TV remote mostly, I cant make any judgements on the Mitsu remote.
Cons: Quality Control., Customer service is the absolute worse that I have had to deal with from any company. Two weeks after my manufacturers warranty expired, I received a letter from Mitsubishi that they had a problem with the "THERMAL SENSOR" in certain models. GO FIGURE. Since I am outside the service area of three authorized service centers, I would absolutely not recommend buying any Mitsubishi product unless you have service coverage. Secondly, PURCHASE a extended Warranty. It was $160 for one year. It paid for the projection bulb although the bulb has a 5000 service life on average, but the strain the bulb had to go through with the thermal problem obviously shortened it life span. I did contact Sears and they will work on them. They in fact may send them to authorized dealers for the work. It really doesnt matter, I will never purchase a Mitsubishi product ever again.
On: 2008-01-12
Where should I start. Two weeks after we purchased the unit, we had to send it to the shop. Not a Mitsubishi shop, but a non-mitsubishi shop since the authorized Mitsubishi repair center refused to come down here (38 miles) to pick it up. I wasnt about to load a brand new TV into my car and try to deliver it.
Anyway, I got the local TV shop to at least take a look at the unit after spending a week on the phone with Mitsubishi to have the local shop be approved to do the repairs. After all, I wanted them to get paid for their work.
The first time, all the logic boards were replaced. They brought it back and two weeks later the same problem developed. It apparently overheats and then shuts off.
Back to the shop. In the meantime I purchased a 42" Samsung Plasma to have something to watch while the Mitsubishi is being repaired, wonderful TV by the way.
Three weeks later, the TV is back in the home. A few weeks later-same problem, overheats, shuts down. Back into the shop. Its in the shop for nearly a month. Now its almost mid summer (we bought it in November 2006). The hold up is primarily getting Mitsu technical support to return calls, faxes because if they dont, parts cannot be ordered and invoices be paid.
Back into the home. Still having intermittent problems with overheating and shutting down. By this time, most of the boards have been replaced.
The service shop told me that he has another Mitsu of the same size having the same problem and that he thinks it is the thermal sensor that is connected to the projector bulb, since he replaced the other sensor and that customer is not having anymore problems. The reason why he didnt recognize the problem in mine earlier was that my TV would indicate that the "TV will shut down, please check air vents" and the other did not. In any event, he said he would order the thermal sensor to see if that will take care of my problem. The sensor comes in, and its installed IN MY HOUSE which is good for me.
No problems until last week, 1/8/08. All of a sudden, the set shuts off, no warning just the red "projector" LED lights up. I call Mitsubishi, on the phone for nearly 4 hours, accidentally hung up on twice. I lost my religion my then, and the representative purposely hung up on me. I called back, and tried to keep my composure since I doubt if I would get the same Indian again. I explained the problem and he said, "I think you need a new lamp." I said, "Well send it too me." They said, "It will cost you $25-.00 plus shipping." Never mind what I said next. I told them there was no way in heck that I will pay for a warrantied item. They said, "your warranty went out on November 11." I said, not it didnt, "I have an extended warranty." They said they would call me back, which they didnt for nearly a week and by then I was ready to have another heart attack.
Pros: The TV, when its working, has a great picture and the connectebility is wonderful. I have most of my electronic devices hooked using HDMI. I have a Nintendo Wii, Denon DVD, Denon 5.1 Receiver and a Direct TV HDTV-HDTV recorder all hooked up with HDef cables, mostly HDMI except for the Nintendo. Even with HDMI, you will find that the Direct TV unit is best hooked up with HDMI through your receiver so that you can hear in Dolby on those channels that offer it, and then using RGB+analog audio from the Direct TV receiver to watch regular non-Dolby channels. The TV will up convert most analog signals to a digital formal as will the Denon.
Since I use the Direct TV remote mostly, I cant make any judgements on the Mitsu remote.
Cons: Quality Control., Customer service is the absolute worse that I have had to deal with from any company. Two weeks after my manufacturers warranty expired, I received a letter from Mitsubishi that they had a problem with the "THERMAL SENSOR" in certain models. GO FIGURE. Since I am outside the service area of three authorized service centers, I would absolutely not recommend buying any Mitsubishi product unless you have service coverage. Secondly, PURCHASE a extended Warranty. It was $160 for one year. It paid for the projection bulb although the bulb has a 5000 service life on average, but the strain the bulb had to go through with the thermal problem obviously shortened it life span. I did contact Sears and they will work on them. They in fact may send them to authorized dealers for the work. It really doesnt matter, I will never purchase a Mitsubishi product ever again.
On: 2008-01-08
This TV is beautiful. I upgraded my cable to HD and bought a Blu-Ray player to take advantage of the 1080p capabilities and I must say the picture is incredible right out of the box!!
On: 2007-12-30
This is a great DLP TV!
Lots of inputs and great picture.
Cooling fan is audible when nothing else is on but does not detract (for me) from the viewing experience as soon as I turn on my sound system.
Very little fiddling with the controls was required to get a great picture...I just turned the coolor down to 18 or so...
On: 2007-12-13
Wow! What can I say! First, Im normally an early adopter for new technology! However, Ive had a hard time making the decision to move to HDTV. Partially because its hard to find enough info online to really understand HD, how to set it up, etc. Partially because Ive had a great Hitachi Ultravision 61" Projection tv (not HD) for the past 7 years. I had a hard time convincing myself that HD would be that much different to warrant spending money and learning how to get HD. Well, I waited far too long!!
The Mitsu 65" 734 series (Medallion series) is a phenomenal tv! Everything about it is truly amazing. First, lets start with appearance. The 734 series doesnt have the ultra shiny appearance of the 833 series (Diamond Series). But, the appearance is stunning! Its incredibly sharp looking. Everyone whos seen it has just stopped in their tracks. And, that was while the tv was off!!
Next, setup. The setup on this tv is ridiculously easy. When you plug a device in, it detects it, tells you where it detected a device (HDMI 1, 2, or 3, Component 1 or 2, Ant 1 or Ant 2, etc). You just pick the type of device, and youre pretty much done. Changing input is great. You press the input button, and it shows all the inputs that are plugged in right on the screen. You just pick the one you want. No filtering through 7 inputs to find the right one.
My setup. First, antenna. Our house has a very large antenna in our attic (its literally five feet tall). Its not an HD antenna, but I started with that input. Well, I live 40 miles from downtown Chicago. After scanning channels, this tv picked (with the antennas assistance) all of the free digital channels, aside from CBS (low channel number). Next, cable. Ive got basic cable. I connected to cable to a separate input, scanned channels, and it picked up all the unscrambled digital channels we have, with no cable box. Very nice! Third, I also have a standard tivo connected to this tv. I will be connecting an HD tivo in the next week. I also have a dvd player connected via component input.
Picture quality. Broadcast HD. The HD picture quality is amazing!!! Theres no other way to say it. There is absolutely no ghosting. Ive watched some heavy action scenes on HD broadcast tv and you just sit back and shake your head at the picture quality. Its stunning! DVD. We watched MI 3 on dvd. The picture was unbelievable. The tv does an incredible job at upconverting the signal. Im upgrading to a dvd player with HDMI connection. But even over component input, the picture was fantastic. Tivo. Well, its a standard tivo. But the picture is really surprisingly good. You can see that its not HD, but the upconverting here is most impressive of all. Nonetheless, a new HD Tivo will be a happy addition.
Negatives. A couple. I think their impact will depend on the individual person, and the room the tv is going in. First, noise. The tv is DLP. Guess what. Theres a LOT of heat with a DLP tv with a screen this size. So guess what. It can be a little noisy. We have our tv in a 25 x 20 room. Were sitting 14 feet away from the tv. If you mute the tv, you can hear the fan. If you turn the volume up a few notches, the noise blends out or cant be heard, depending on your listening volume. The further you are from the tv, the less noise youll hear, since the fan is in back. But, we listen to our tv relatively quietly, and after one week, the noise doesnt bother my wife or I. Second item, heat. Make sure you have enough clearance for a tv this size. We have our tv a full 18 inches off the wall (its a big room). That really allows the fan to get airflow for the bulb. How long the bulb will last, we will see. But unless you plan on sitting behind the tv, I dont think the heat is a problem. Just plan on at least 12 inches of clearance behind your tv. Third item, tuner speed. The tuner is digital and well, its a little slow. Theres an on screen guide that provides some programming info for some of the digital channels. You can use the guide to directly navigate to a channel, or you can type the channel number. If youre used to tivo though, the channel changing is a little slower. If you change channels constantly, its probably worth a small investment to get an HD Tivo.
Would I buy it again? In a heartbeat. Hope this helps.
On: 2007-12-03
After negotiating a decent price on this unit at the local store, I was very disappointed to get it home and hear a very distinct high-pitched whine. I was so disappointed I kept it for a week trying to tell myself it wasnt that bad. It was. It didnt get better and I didnt get used to it. I bought this unit on recommendations from a couple friends that have NO issue with the noise. After going back to the store and listening to the floor model, I was convinced it wasnt just mine that was a problem. Clearly, with all the good reviews here, many people dont have a problem with it. But there were times I was watching this TV and just wanted to turn it off! Ironic when I think I watch too much TV but not the point of spending nearly $2000.
It IS a great picture for the $$$, it has an IR emitter cable for your other components and that is nice but that is about it for the good points.
To add to the buzzing noise problem, the unit has VERY bad built in speakers. Ok, I know most people buy the surround sound and never listen to the built in speakers, but they were so bad I would put them on par with grandmas portable AM radio from the seventies. There is no excuse for sound that bad.
I traded it for a Panasonic with the LIFI lamp and it is just as good a picture to my eyes and completely silent! Also, the built in speakers are very decent. For sports I prefer the built in speakers to all the ruckus created through the stereo set-up.
On: 2007-12-02
After negotiating a decent price on this unit at the local store, I was very disappointed to get it home and hear a very distinct high-pitched whine. I was so disappointed I kept it for a week trying to tell myself it wasnt that bad. It was. It didnt get better and I didnt get used to it. I bought this unit on recommendations from a couple friends that have NO issue with the noise. After going back to the store and listening to the floor model, I was convinced it wasnt just mine that was a problem. Clearly, with all the good reviews here, many people dont have a problem with it. But there were times I was watching this TV and just wanted to turn it off! Ironic when I think I watch too much TV but not the point of spending nearly $2000.
It IS a great picture for the $$$, it has an IR emitter cable for your other components and that is nice but that is about it for the good points.
To add to the buzzing noise problem, the unit has VERY bad built in speakers. Ok, I know most people buy the surround sound and never listen to the built in speakers, but they were so bad I would put them on par with grandmas portable AM radio from the seventies. There is no excuse for sound that bad.
I traded it for a Panasonic with the LIFI lamp and it is just as good a picture to my eyes and completely silent! Also, the built in speakers are very decent. For sports I prefer the built in speakers to all the ruckus created through the stereo set-up.
On: 2007-11-29
I love the picture on this set (WD-73733) but after a while the hum is unbearable to me, so much so, that I just called and told them to take it back.
On: 2007-11-23
I bought this TV 2 weeks ago and I have put it through a "Normal Use" test. That means I have not fully explored all the intricacies, but I have used it under everyday circumstances.
The HD picture is extremely clear. Sports in 1080i and 720p look stunning. Switch over to my Blu-Ray and its like Im looking out my window. So far there is not an artifact to be seen in 1080p, even with fast moving objects and camera pans. I should mention that the HD inputs are being fed by HDMI connections.
SD DVDs look pretty good as well, but that may just be the PS3s interpolation. Nonetheless its acceptable. SD television feed still leaves a lot to be desired, its not very crisp at all. (Maybe Ive become an HD snob)
The user interface is very intuitive and ergonomic. Simple on-screen menus make setting up and navigating through inputs and menus very easy. This TV also includes 2 IR emitters to control other devices (SAT, DVR, DVD and A/V Receiver). No one wants more remotes to lose. On-screen menus make this set up extremely easy with very little chance for error.
All in all, this TV has a lot of bang for the buck. Great picture, ease of use and ample connectivity make this TV a steal for under (way under) $2K.
On: 2007-11-07
With all the flap about DLP vs Plasma vs everything else, its hard to know what to buy. Well, with its 6 guns (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow) instead of the standard 3, to say this picture is twice as good as the rest of the pack is just an understatement.
This image is by far the most vibrant, clear, and breath taking image of any set on the planet. Bar none... so yea... I guess you could say that I like it.
On: 2007-10-23
TV worked perfectly straight out of the box. DLPs take some time to strat up, its just how they work, this TV does have an option for faster start up, but it consumes more power and is moer stress on the lamps. DLPs also hum, this hum is fairly quiet. I can only hear it during dead silence when its on, and when its off only for about 5 minutes. I wouldnt trade it for anything, the menu was very easy for me to navigate, the options of this TV are great, and I love having an HDMI input on the front panel! A+ all the way, It is worth more than I paid 6ave.
On: 2007-10-02
Right out of the box it worked flawlessly, I had to make no adjustments to it, it has a good HD tuner and plenty of hookups. Most importantly the picture is wonderful.
On: 2007-09-14
Although Mitsubish may be ranked highly, they fail miserably in the customer service dept. Light engine went out on TV. It has been four months and still not repaired yet. Over the last three weeks I have called Mitsubishi Consumer Relations 3-4 times a day to try to get an answer. Sometimes they will transfer your call to Level 2 Consumer Relations, at times they refuse. Their response is always part will be shipped in 7-10 business days. Four months later it is still the same excuse.
Highly disappointed in Mitsubishi. What really upsets me is that the TV is for my elderly mother who is confined to the house and this wonderful product of theirs has been sitting in the living room inoperable for four months. There was no offer to replace the TV. This is how they treat their customers and the elderly. Will never buy Mitsubishi product again.
Also, the menu is not user friendly. Sony is much better.
On: 2007-09-03
Having seen this television at a local retail store, displayed among many others in the same price and size range, I was immediately sold on it. It, by far, had a better picture and viewing angle than the other five models around it, plus it handled motion better than its competition (including Samsungs LED DLP). I decided to look it up on Amazon, and Im glad I did. The price was significantly lower online than it was in the store.
The delivery went smoothly (Eagle shipped it), it was easy to set up (by the way, I recommend the LACK tv unit ($69.99) from IKEA. It is sturdy, it doesnt bow from the weight of the tv, and the television fits perfectly on it), and within minutes, I was enjoying the beautiful picture.
I have no complaints so far. The controls are intuitive, the color control is great, and the PS3 and X-Box 360 look excellent on it. Blu-ray discs look especially good.
Ive waited years to get an HDTV, and I am very happy with my choice. Also, this model includes HDMI 1.3, which should keep it relevant for a while.
I highly recommend this set. Its the best in its class, and not very expensive either.
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