Mitsubishi WD-65735 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV

by Mitsubishi

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 58.2 x 15.4 x 39.5 inches ; 75 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 100 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: B00166BNGW
• Item model number: WD-65735
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,018 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Live your entertainment, don’t just watch it. The Mitsubishi experience is brought to life through timeless design and a pursuit for quality and commitment to innovation while never losing sight of what matters most to their customers.

The Home Theater TV element of the 735 Series puts the focus on  large-screen DLP HDTVs. The result is an all-picture sensation that puts you in the middle of all the action. And with the 3D-Ready feature, immersion in your entertainment is even more captivating. Watch from the sidelines as your favorite team makes a game-winning play or stand back as your favorite film invades your living room.

Cabinet Color: Platinum Black
Accent: Platinum Metallic

Get the Perfect Picture Every Time

• 1080p DLP Display
• Exclusive 6-Color Processor
• HDMI 1.3a
• Deep Color (36 bit) and x.v.Color
• PerfectColor
• Plush1080p 12-Bit Digital Video Processing
• Tru1080p Processing
• Color 4D Video Noise Reduction
• Video Modes: Brilliant / Bright / Natural / Game

Watch TV Your Way

• 3D Ready
• Easy Connect
• Front USB Photo Input
• 3 Rear HDMI Inputs with CEC
• SimplayHD Certified HDMI
• Front Component Input
• 2 Rear Component Inputs
• Partially Illuminated Remote

3D-Ready

3D is an entertainment format that started back in the mid- 1800s, not long after the invention of photography. It was not until 1915 that 3D movies would make their debut. Back then 3D systems used anaglyph glasses, and, unfortunately, the experience of 3D with these glasses as well as a limited amount of titles available caused 3D to fade by the mid-1950's. The experience was not compelling; therefore, consumers saw no "value" with 3D in the past. Today, there are displays for the commercial and consumer market that can demonstrate high-quality 3D and HD content for the home. In 2007, Mitsubishi was the first company to launch 3D ready functionality in their Diamond series Home Theater TVs. Now, all of Mitsubishi's current model Home Theater TVs are 3D ready and are offered in screen sizes from 60 inches to 73 inches. Similar to the transition to HDTV, available content will help accelerate the adoption of 3D technology in the home. Recently, many top producers and directors have publicly announced that in the future their movies will only be mastered for 3D. The immersive 3D experience is very different today than in the past. 3D display technology is here with Home Theater TVs, and Mitsubishi expects it to expand to other display technologies.

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Specifications

Optical System

• Display Type 1080p DLP
• Pixel Resolution (horizontal x vertical*) 1920 x 1080
• Lamp Power 180 Watts

Video Performance

• Mitsubishi Exclusive Processor 6-Color
• Video Format Conversion Plush1080p
• HDMI 1.3a Yes
• Deep Color (36 bit) and x.v.Color Yes
• PerfectColor Yes
• Video Noise Reduction Color 4D
• Picture Format Modes (4:3 sources) 6
• Picture Format Modes (16:9 sources) 3

User Controls

• Easy Connect Yes
• ChannelView Yes
• A/V Adjustment (memorized by input) Yes
• Color Temperature Control (by input) High/Low
• Video Modes: Brilliant/Bright/Natural/Game Yes
• Full Screen Image Freeze Yes

Audio

• Internal Loudspeakers Stereo Full Range
• Speaker Size 5 1/2 inches x 2 1/4 inches
• Output Power (watts/ch.) 10W x 2
• Level Sound (Dynamics Limiter) Yes
• Digital Output (PCM) for All Analog Sources Yes

Tuning

• Combined Tuner Analog/Digital/Cable (In The Clear) 1
• Antenna (RF) Inputs 2

Front Inputs

• Front Component/Composite Combined 1
• Front USB Photo Input 1

Rear Inputs

• Component Input (480i/480P/720P/1080i) (One Component/Composite Combined) 2
• Rear A/V Inputs with S-Video 1
• Rear Stereo Audio Input for PC/DVI Source 1
• Rear HDMI Inputs 3
• 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (60Hz) Yes
• 1080p (24Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz) Yes
• HDMI Digital PC Compatibility
• 640 x 480, 898 x 480, 800 x 600, 1064 x 600, 1024 x 768, 1280 x 720, 1365 x 768, 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz: Yes
• 1920 x 1080 @ 24Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz Yes

Outputs

• Stereo Audio Output 1 (fixed)
• Digital Audio Output (Dolby® Digital / PCM) 1 (coaxial)
• 3D IR Emitter 1

Remote Control

• Remote Control Partially Illuminated
• 5 Device Multibrand Illuminated Remote Yes
• Customization Features
• Direct IR Input Selection Yes
• Direct IR Format Selection Yes
• Independent IR Power ON / OFF Yes

Product Description

Live your entertainment, don't just watch it. The Mitsubishi experience is brought to life through timeless design and a pursuit for quality and commitment to innovation while never losing sight of what matters most to their customers. The Home Theater TV element of the 735 Series puts the focus on large-screen DLP HDTVs. The result is an all-picture sensation that puts you in the middle of all the action. And with the 3D-Ready feature, immersion in your entertainment is even more captivating. Watch from the sidelines as your favorite team makes a game-winning play or stand back as your favorite film invades your living room. Cabinet Color: Platinum Black Accent: Platinum Metallic Today, there are displays for the commercial and consumer market that can demonstrate high-quality 3D and HD content for the home. The immersive 3D experience is very different today than in the past. 3D display technology is here with Home Theater TVs, and Mitsubishi expects it to expand to other display technologies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful TV for a great price - beware of the Rainbow Effect though, June 24, 2008

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John Weathers "music lover" (Smyrna, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mitsubishi WD-65735 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV (Electronics)

I was initially VERY pleased with this TV. It has a gorgeous picture, does a great job of upconverting standard definition inputs and my Playstation 3 looks AMAZING on it. Also, the 3D Ready aspect delivers the most amazing and clear 3D. It's like seeing a 3D film in the theaters - although take note that it does require a PC with some hefty processing power as well as some expensive 3D shutterglasses and an IR transmitter for the glasses. The effect is brilliant though once you get it working. Also, ordering something like this from Amazon.com was quite easy and the delivery was fairly prompt and convenient. If it were just these things, I would be giving the TV a perfect 5 score and encouraging anyone looking into getting a big HDTV to give this TV a shot because it really delivers a lot of bang for the buck.

However, it lost a star for me because ultimately I had to return it which thankfully was very easy through Amazon.com's 30 Day return policy. Why did I have to return such a wonderful TV? Because I'm one of the unlucky people found in 20% of the population who can see the so-called rainbow effect on DLP TV's. If you are unfamiliar with this effect, look it up on wikipedia under the DLP article. At first, I somehow didn't notice this effect. This is probably because in my first few days of having the TV, I happened to only watch a few animated programs. But then, I decided to watch Bram Stoker's Dracula on Blu-ray and started noticing rainbows and color trails from almost the beginning. Another film I watched that suffered heavily from this effect was Ocean's Eleven.

If you're looking for a great TV for a good price, I definitely recommend checking this TV out. But before buying, definitely try finding it at a store where you can check it out for rainbows. If you have a copy of Ocean's Eleven, you should probably see the rainbows pretty easily in the opening scene during the prison interview if you are one of the unlucky folks who see rainbows. Also, an almost guaranteed rainbow effect - even for those who don't normally see them - can be seen if you pop in the THX Optimizer Aspect Ratio test pattern found on several DVDs including any of the Star Wars titles.

If you are like me and find that you see the rainbow effect and yet really want a TV that uses the DLP technology, one possibility is Samsung's LED DLP TVs which are also found here on Amazon.com. The downside is that they are a little pricier than the Mitsubishis, but the plus side is that the LED technology is supposed to minimize and almost eliminate the rainbow effect.

UPDATE: I'm afraid that if like me you are sensitive to the rainbow effect, then you should probably simply steer clear of any DLP system. I tried out the above mentioned Samsung DLP TVs as well and although the effect was eliminated in some cases, I could still frequently see it. Oddly enough, when I could see it on the Samsung it seemed even worse then the times when I saw it on the Mitsubishi despite the Samsung's supposed advantage in this area.

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Could be great, but..., July 22, 2008

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Fellow Consumer (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mitsubishi WD-65735 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV (Electronics)

It's a nice TV set, indeed -- the picture is crisp, the colors are natural, and the built-in speakers are well above average. It would make a great product if it wasn't for an apparently flawed lamp/cooler/sensor combination.

While we had our TV on for 4-5 hrs a day on average, six months after we got the set, the lamp went bad, and we had to replace it (that time under warranty) -- Mitsubishi service dept. handled it pretty well. Less than 12 months later the second lamp went bad, so we had to pay for a replacement this time around. And since about 2 weeks ago the TV started shutting itself down a few seconds after being turned on while reporting the lack of airflow (message on the screen and amber status light), so my guess is it's a sensor that's acting out.

Poor lamp life is probably due to overheating, and that's in our big family room where typical temperature is about 74F and plenty of air flow.

I cannot tell, however, if this is just our unit or there is a common problem with these sets.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!!, June 6, 2008

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Jason A. Scharl - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mitsubishi WD-65735 65-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV (Electronics)

I bought this to replace a Hitachi 57" HDCRT that was past its prime, and from the moment I turned it on I knew I made the right choice. Out of the box the setting had to be tweaked a bit due to the blinding brightness that they have it tuned on from the factory, but after a few changes the picture was superb. Directv looks very good but this thing really shines with a 1080P source. Xbox 360 looks unbelievable, with the new texas instruments dark chip 4 im seeing details and colors in games I never have before. As for Blu Ray through a PS3, the picture quality is as good or better than anything this side of a Pioneer Kuro. For the price of this tv anyone who spends twice as much on a plasma or LCD that still wont be as big as this is a fool!! Yes I know you cant hang it on a wall but who cares, most home theater enthusiasts have too many A/V wires from all their equipment to make wall mounting an easy option anyway. Bottom line is if you are in the market for a tv seriously consider this model and you will not be unhappy.