Panasonic PT52DL10 52-Inch DLP HD-Ready Projection TV

by Panasonic

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• Shipping Weight: 155 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: B00005BID4
• Item model number: PT52DL10
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The innovative 52-inch Panasonic PT52DL10 DLP (Digital Light Processing) projection TV combines the Texas Instruments Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) with original Panasonic optical structuring. This HDTV-ready set also features a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, dual-tuner picture-in-picture (PIP) capability, 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, a 3D Y/C digital comb filter, and PC input (XGA compatible).

The DMD is an optical semiconductor chip that has approximately one million in-line microscopic mirrors, each representing one pixel. Responding to a digital signal, the mirrors change angles and can switch on and off, up to thousands of times per second, to produce a high-resolution 1280 x 720 image. Digital Light Processing technology also reduces the pixelation effects and digital artifacts to create a stable image without perceptible color bleed or misconvergence.

Two-tuner picture-in-picture with split-screen display lets you view two programs at once by dividing the screen in half down the middle. Each program is shown at full height, with one program on the left side and the other on the right.

This set has a built-in 181-channel tuner and two built-in speakers (10 watts apiece) that provide simulated surround sound. It's compatible with high-definition signals (1080i, 720p, 480i, and 480p) with an optional HDTV tuner. It has 4 composite A/V inputs, 1 A/V output, 4 S-video inputs, 2 RF inputs, 3 component-video inputs, and a 15-pin PC input.

What's in the Box
PT52DL10 52-inch TV, remote control, 2 AA batteries, AC power cord, and printed operating instructions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY Panasonic DLP TV, March 2, 2004

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Ann Gupta (CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic PT52DL10 52-Inch DLP HD-Ready Projection TV (Electronics)

I bought Panasonic PT52DL on October 10, 2003. It worked fine for a while then all of sudden, on January 10, 2004, there was no picture. I called the company and they directed me to a local facility. They came and picked up the TV. First they told me the light bulb was out and it was backordered. After three weeks they got the light bulb and now they are telling me it is not the bulb, it is some other part that is still backordered. As of March 2, 2004 they have no idea when they will get my TV fixed. DO NOT BUY till Panasonic has fixed its problems with service.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars lamp failure, April 13, 2006

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Mark Haskin (marina del rey, ca United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic PT52DL10 52-Inch DLP HD-Ready Projection TV (Electronics)

The lamp only lasts about 500 hours. Fails every 6 months. Will junk
when warrenty over. Was told it would last 3500 hours. Will try and sue Panasonic/Ken Crane store. Don't know what else to do.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Looks good but stay away!!, December 7, 2006

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Lance Keigwin (Los Altos Hills, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic PT52DL10 52-Inch DLP HD-Ready Projection TV (Electronics)

I loved the technical features of this TV when I bought it in 2001. But it was bad news from the start. It took 4 months to get from FL (I'm in CA) and I think I got a floor model. The picture wouldn't come on half the time. It was in for service twice for the same symptoms before it was finally returned in working order. Warranty service replaced the color wheel and lamp.

Here's a really stupid design flaw that's bound to cost you money: The TV can be turned off from set as well as from the remote. But the cooling fan only runs when the remote-off is used. This fan must run or damage will occur to the bulb and color wheel. So we have been told by the factory service shop to NEVER shut it off from the set. Although we didn't do this, what do you suppose happens with demo models? Of course, customers and sales guys likely power-down at the set.

I bought four expensive lamps ($500+ each) since I had the TV. One lasted only a week, last year. So I sent the unit back for service thinking something else may be causing these million dollar bulbs to blow. For good measure we replaced the ballasts and the bulb. If this fifth bulb fails soon I'm tossing this $10,000 pile of junk out the window.

If, by now, you're still considering this TV keep in mind that it doesn't have HDMI ports. I suppose they weren't around back in 2001. But they're kind of important today.