Mitsubishi VS70707 70" Gold Series Projection TV

by Mitsubishi

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 58.8 x 29.5 x 70.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 442 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000050FA0
• Item model number: VS70707
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #447,069 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Mitsubishi Gold Series is the ultimate in analog television performance. It takes all the advances and features of Mitsubishi's Silver Series and adds innovations such as the new and exclusive ColorTuned Diamond Shield. This unique optical design not only protects the screen from scratches, but also adds contrast to the picture without dimming it. The ColorTuned Diamond Shield features selective filters that block yellow and orange light, the main components in sunlight and home lighting that wash out a TV's picture. But unlike conventional tinted shields, it allows the light from the red, green, and blue CRTs to pass through with minimal loss of brightness. The result is blacker blacks and brighter whites.

Other advanced features include a Diamond Brite screen that provides a brighter picture by focusing more of the CRT's light into the typical TV viewing area, an illuminated remote control that allows easy adjustment of common TV features when the room is dark, and improved sound quality through two full-range, 5-inch round stereo speakers. Powered by the TV's 10-watt output power, the speakers give louder sound levels, lower distortion, and deeper bass than do comparable projection TVs. Simulated surround sound (with an optional hall sound option), an automatic volume limiter, and bass/treble tone controls give the VS-70707 greater audio control and allow the user to personalize the sound.

The two-tuner picture-in-picture has multi-image capability, allowing for three different channels on the screen simultaneously, with the option of five different image sizes. The split screen feature lets you display two channels or sources at once, evenly dividing the screen.

Other advanced features of the VS-70707 include a 3-D Y/C comb filter, which delivers crisp color separations and smooth picture texture. Dynamic white balance ensures color accuracy at all brightness levels. Three S-video inputs, one in front and two on the rear panel, allow quick and easy connection of a high-quality camcorder or video game while simultaneously providing connections for home theater system components such as a digital satellite system or an S-VHS VCR. A component-video input provides the best possible picture quality from a DVD player, and 64-point digital convergence adjustment provides precise color alignments. A five-layer multibrand remote control allows the operation of a satellite or cable box, a VCR, a DVD player, and an audio-video receiver--all from one keypad. The Mitsubishi exclusive Intelligent Room Illumination Sensor (IRIS) automatically reduces brightness and contrast for a more pleasant viewing experience in a darkened room.

Some of the more convenient features of the Mitsubishi VS-70707 include front-panel menu control, a sleep timer with an on timer, and V-chip parental lock control. Rename the Input lets you name your console inputs VCR or DVD instead of Input 1, for example. Similarly, Name the Channel lets you name channel 11 NBC, for example. Finally, the Active AV Network lets you connect the TV into a network with other Mitsubishi products so they will work together on a common system (for example, popping a tape into the VCR will automatically turn on the TV and set it to the correct input).

The Mitsubishi VS-70707 comes with a year warranty on parts and labor and a 30-day warranty on the screen.

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A note on reliability., May 4, 2001

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Rheumor (New Orelans) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mitsubishi VS70707 70" Gold Series Projection TV (Electronics)

I bought the original Mitsubishi model 7000 in 1991. It was our first projection set and became the centerpiece of our home theater. I bought the extended 3 year warranty, as I figured anyone in the TV repair business who spots one of these behemoths out of warranty is booking cruise tickets as soon as he pulls out of your driveway. Anyway, the 7000 series has been improved in many ways (better screen, better connectability, now 2 tuner P-I-P, etc), but I wanted to let you know that in these 10 years, it has *NEVER* needed a repair of any kind! It still looks great and gives me no good excuse to buy a new one. Enjoy!

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good one!, November 18, 2001

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gobirds2 (New England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mitsubishi VS70707 70" Gold Series Projection TV (Electronics)

In addition to having an exceptional picture this is an excellent Projection TV in the 4 by 3 aspect ratio. Bear in mind that term: 4 by 3. Don't pass this one up! Instead manufacturers are moving toward the 16 by 9 aspect ratio. For conventional (4 by 3) antenna, cable or satellite TV broadcasts and VHS playback this is the one of a handful of the best Projection sets available. Get them while they are still around, 4 by 3 aspect ratios that is. Many people going with the 16 by 9 sets are not happy because there are very few HD signals out there at least for the next 4 or 5 years the way things look. 4 by 3 is the way to go right now. People are complaining because when viewing a widescreen program on a 4 by 3 set you get black bars on the top and bottom. On 16 by 9 sets you get black bars on the left and right sides of the screen all the time unless you watch a wide screen program! That means that you are going to get black bars on the sides for over 90 percent of what you are going to be watching for the next 5 or 6 years. Apparently, the FCC, the major Broadcasting Networks and Cable companies still can't agree on how they are going to broadcast High Definition Television signals. And that decision does not look like it is gong to be made any time soon! Stay with the 4 by 3 aspect ratio like this Projection set has. You can't go wrong and you will be much happier. Many people are returning currently purchased 16 by 9 projection sets according to an area dealer because they dislike the black bars on the right and left. A good one by Mitsubishi!

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get All the Screen You Paid For with a 4 by 3, June 14, 2001

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hille2000 "hille2000" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mitsubishi VS70707 70" Gold Series Projection TV (Electronics)

The current television market is in a state of flux. We keep hearing about HDTV or High Definition Television but what does it all mean to you? High Definition Television refers to a complete product and/or system with the vertical display of 1080i (interlaced) or higher lines of resolution. The aspect ratio has to be capable of displaying a 16:9 image at the minimum resolution level. (All HDTV is in the 16:9 image). The current standard for color television in the United States is called NTSC (National Television System Committee). It is based on 525 horizontal scanning lines capable of displaying a 4:3 image. Many cable companies are resisting the change to HDTV and want to carry only the NTSC standard. The FCC wants the networks to start broadcasting HDTV but they are now also resisting because they can't settle on a conversion system. Currently satellites are carrying a few HDTV signals, but they are far and few in number and show little signs of increasing. Don't forget HDTV signals have to be converted so you can watch them. Then you have Television manufactures who are getting way ahead of themselves. Many are pushing the HDTV formatted screen on most of their projection sets, which is 16:9. If you are still watching cable TV, VHS videos and Laserdiscs you are in big trouble. You are only going to get a picture in the center of your 16:9 set with big black bars on the sides. The best way to go is with a 4:3 projection set, like this one, which is going to give you the full frame. You are going to get the entire screen you paid for.