Mitsubishi WD-73837 73-Inch 1080p 120Hz Home Theater DLP HDTV

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.9 x 65.2 x 43.6 inches ; 92.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 114 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B001XUR5GS
• Item model number: WD-73837
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,640 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 1, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

(April 7, 2009)
With picture performance that outpaces today's smaller flat panels, Mitsubishi's 73-inch WD-73837 offers a larger than life, intensely vivid viewing experience. In screen sizes ranging from 60" to 82", Mitsubishi Home Theater TVs define the large screen entertainment category by offering incomparable value and stronger performance than smaller flat panel televisions. Mitsubishi's 837 Series are for customers who value performance above all else by offering an extensive list of features designed to give you complete freedom to fine tune your set.

Mitsubishi's 837 Series are for customers who value performance above all else. Click to enlarge or view inputs.

1080p High-Definition DLP Display System
The WD-73837 uses Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing technology for rear-projection TVs to create the picture you see on screen. All images are displayed at 1080p, and the TV uses Plush 1080p 5G to convert lower-resolution signals to 1080p for display. It'll also accept 1080p original signals and maintain them at 1080p through all processing until displayed.

3D Ready
All Mitsubishi 1080p DLP HDTVs are 3D Ready. This feature lets you experience the new 3D technologies applied to many recent movies and video games. Immerse yourself in your favorite video game, movie, or sporting event displayed in 3D.

16:9 Widescreen Picture Format
Enjoy a full theatrical experience in the comfort of your home. View pictures as film directors intended them. Digital TV broadcasts, DVDs and newer video game consoles support this widescreen format.

Integrated HDTV Tuner
The WD-73837 features an internal HDTV tuner able to receive both over-the-air HDTV broadcasts (received via an antenna) and non-scrambled digital cable broadcasts, including non-scrambled HDTV cable programming.

Smooth 120Hz
Mitsubishi's Smooth 120Hz Film Motion takes 120Hz technology to the next level with dejudder for film originated content. In the conversion of film-to-video for display, 24Hz artifacts can be seen in slow panning scenes. Smooth 120Hz Film Motion eliminates this artifact for smooth, crisp, fast and slow action content.

x.v. Color provides breathtaking realism and vivid, natural colors. Click to enlarge.

Control your entire home theater system with a single remote. Click to enlarge.

Mitsubishi's PerfectColor gives you total control over your on-screen picture. Click to enlarge.

Plush 1080p 5G converts lower-resolution signals to 1080p for display. Click to enlarge.

Escape motion blur with Smooth120Hz. Click to enlarge.

6-Color Processor
Mitsubishi's 6-Color Processor processes and produces images with six different colors--instead of the traditional three--to display a wider range of colors, brighter colors and whiter whites.

PerfectColor
PerfectColor replaces the traditional "tint" control on TVs, giving users far more control over their on-screen picture. Adjust six colors independently to dial in the perfect picture. In addition, PerfectTint sliders allow you to adjust six hues for the current image source.

x.v.Color
x.v.Color is the new standard in high-definition color, which delivers up to 80 percent more color than standard HDTV for breathtaking realism and vivid, natural colors.

USB Input
The WD-73837 can read photo or music files from a USB device. Enjoy your favorite MP3/WMA music files, your JPEG images, or combine the two in a music-accompanied slide show. The TV can also display input from a camera through the Y/VIDEO port.

High-Definition Video Inputs

• Three Component Video Inputs.
  Also called Y/Pb/Pr inputs, these inputs receive standard analog video formats of 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i high-definition signals. This provides a high level of flexibility when connecting DVD players/recorders, cable boxes, and satellite receivers.
  
  
• Four HDMI Inputs.
  These inputs accept digital 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p video signals plus PCM digital stereo signals. The HDMI inputs can also accept a variety of PC signals and resolutions. These inputs support HDMI 1.3 Deep Color (up to 36 bits) and the x.v.Color extended color gamut. Used with an adapter, these HDMI inputs also accept compatible digital DVI video signals. HDMI inputs provide additional high-performance, high-definition connections for maximum flexibility in your choice of home theater products. The HDMI inputs are HDCP copy-protection compatible.

Easy Connect Auto Input Sensing
Easy Connect Auto Input Sensing automatically recognizes when you plug in a device and prompts you to assign a name to it. The TV ignores any unused inputs, so the result is an uncluttered menu where you can easily find and select connected devices by name.

Home-Theater Control

• HDMI Control
  HDMI devices with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) capabilities may be compatible with the TV's HDMI Control feature. Compatible devices can receive control signals through the HDMI connection, allowing the TV's remote control to operate some functions of these devices.
  
  
• Net Command with IR Learning
  Mitsubishi's 837 Series offers a new level of networking that seamlessly integrates selected older A/V products with new and future digital products. Net Command supports IR (infrared) control of products such as VCRs, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. Net Command can "learn" remote control signals directly from many devices, allowing you to create a customized NetCommand-controlled home theater system. The necessary IR emitter cables are available for purchase separately from Mitsubishi.

ENERGY STAR Compliance
This TV meets ENERGY STAR efficiency standards in all operating modes.

What's in the Box
Mitsubishi WD-73837 73-Inch 1080p 120Hz Home Theater DLP HDTV, Remote Control, Two AA Batteries, Basic Owner's Guide, HDTV Quick-Setup Guide, Product Registration Card

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Product Description

With picture perfomance that outpaces todays smaller flat panels, Mitsubishi Home Theater TVs offer a larger than life, intensely vivid viewing experience. In screen sizes ranging from 60 inches to 82 inches, Mitsubishi Home Theater TVs define the large screeen entertainment category by offering incomparable value and stronger performance than smaller flat panel televisions!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best bang for the buck!, September 28, 2009

By	Aaron Tompkin (Iowa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Got this TV a week ago, and I have to say I'm very impressed. I was originally planning on putting in a ceiling-mount projector with an 80" screen, but I saw a huge price drop on the 73835 and ordered it through Electronics Expo... after I placed the order, they called me and said they had oversold it and upgraded me to the new 73837 for the same price! Great customer service. A few things about the TV: It's big and bright! It comes set on "brilliant" picture mode, which is horrible. I usually calibrate my TV's as best I can with Video Essentials or Avia, but this model has an in-depth picture adjustment menu with ISF level adjustments. There are two advanced picture presets and the second one looks perfect to me. Had a bunch of people over for the Penn State-Iowa game this weekend and they could not believe how real the game looked. I bought the Bell'O AVSC-9870 stand for it, which fits it perfectly and is selling cheap on Amazon right now. (note, this stand looks fabulous, but is not very deep. If you have big audio components, they may not fit). If you scroll halfway down the page for that stand you can see the Mitsu sitting on it. The TV is not very heavy, but it's awkward to move. The remote is a waste. Most people don't use their TV's remotes anymore, so I won't knock it for that. The menus are not very intuitive, but other than that, I have no other problems with this set. The built-in speakers sound pretty decent, but I'll never have them on. It looks awesome with Blu-Ray and PS3 games, but up-sampled DVDs show their lack of resolution at this screen size. The screen non-reflective, which is a nice change from my 57" Toshiba that you could see everything reflecting on. The lamp is easy to replace yourself, with a pull-out cartridge in the back, unlike older TVs where you had to get a service tech to do it. A replacement bulb is $99 from Mitsubishi, but you shouldn't need one for a few years. It does lack picture in picture, but I'm not too keen on that anyway. All in all, I'm really pleased with this TV, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a big screen for a lot less than a similar sized flat panel. For a more in-depth review, Home Theater magazine reviewed it in their latest issue and gave it 4 stars for value.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mitsubishi WD-73837 Is The Best DLP I've Owned, September 19, 2009

By	John F. Wright "jfwright1955" (Salt Lake City, Utah) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We've owned a few Mitsubishi's over the years simpy because they've been so reliable and last forever. Our old WD-62725 DLP got moved downstairs to make way for our new WD-73837 DLP.

We'd always been impressed by the 62725's picture quality and expected the new WD-73837's picture to certainly be an improvement based on it's newer technology. What we didn't expect was the absolutely stunning picture quality the WD-73837 delivers. With its crisp picture and incredible colors it's just like looking out of an open window minus the smells in the air. Because of its great picture HD movies take on an almost 3D-ish quality.

One of the reasons we decided to stay with another DLP is because of the ability to see the screen even at a high angles off to the side so we could watch it from our kitchen. This TV doesn't disappoint and is viewable even at 60-70 degrees away from the screen.

I can't comment on the WD-73837's speaker sound quality as we have it hooked up through our entertainment system's speakers.

In conclusion we'd highly recommend the Mitsubishi WD-73837 DLP to anyone looking for a seriously good TV.

Mitsubishi WD-73837 73-Inch 1080p 120Hz Home Theater DLP HDTV

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Did a ton of research, and this was a great choice, November 19, 2009

By	D. Wood - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I was very nervous about DLP technology since it seemed that everyone was getting away from it except Mitsubishi. I remembered the VHS/Beta days, and didn't want to invest in a dying technology. So I did quite a lot of research, and realized after all of it that the main problem with this type of TV is that it cannot be hung on a wall, and is somewhat thicker than plasma, LCD or LED HDTVs. The "hang on the wall" TVs are about 3 to 4 inches deep, and this one is 17 inches deep. For its size though (73 inches diagonal), that it really not much of a difference, and once I got it home it was great. Plus I didn't need to make holes in my walls or have professional installation, or make a real commitment on where to put it before I plugged it in. I think there is also some stigma about rear projection TVs since many people remember those sort of glassy, plastic looking ones from the 80's that never seemed to be quite in focus. This one could not be more different. During my research, I saw some grumbling about picture quality, but quickly realized that every TV has someone who complains about it, and the DLP could deliver true black and did not have problems with screen burn. So my impression is that DLP actually has very high picture quality, as good or better than LCD and as good as plasma or LED. I eventually made it to a Best Buy and looked at a 60 inch DLP right next to a 55 inch plasma, and realized that the picture was identical (at least to me) - both up close and at a distance. My brother also has had a 60 inch DLP for several years, and has no regrets.

The key was that at some point I realized that the VHS/Beta argument doesn't really apply here since the HDTV signal is universal and will work on this or any HDTV regardless of whether everyone or only Mitsubishi makes these (so it is not the same thing as getting stuck with a Beta VCR and nowhere to find tapes). As long as there are spare light bulbs out there, it will work and I will be happy (my brother also mentioned that he has never changed the bulb in 5 years, and watches a LOT of football). I eventually found out that this is the same technology that is used in digital movie theaters, which seems to be a good endorsement. And it has all the bells and whistles about being 3D ready and having all the settings that can be changed and tweaked endlessly (if you're into that).

So I have it set up, and have attached a Playstation 2, Playstation 3, HD Cable Box and Wii, and they all get along (House of the Dead on 73 inches is really a trip). It is really easy to switch from one input to another, and programming them was a no-brainer (very simple menu commands, and most things you would want to attach are already there in pull-down menus on the TV by name - definitely user-friendly). I admit that I am not a true videophile, so all the discussions of professional color calibration were lost on me. I just wanted a really big TV that was cheap, looked great and was really easy to use. And this is it. No complaints so far, except now I want to know when all the 3D stuff will be coming out. I cannot wait.

Also, the built-in speakers are fine for me. I think a surround system with subwoofers would drive my neighbors crazy at this point, so that will probably wait until I have a house. But no complaints on sound for now either. And the room I have it in gets plenty of sunlight and that is also not a major problem. I would say it holds up about as well as any TV to a bright room (not perfect, but fine with the shades drawn).

A final note: It is really light and easy to move around. You would need someone to help because it is so big, but I just found a guy out in the hall of my apartment complex and we had it up on the stand in about 3 seconds. He laughed and said he bought a 60 inch DLP last year and also really likes it. Once it was secured to the stand I could slide it (carefully) into position once the wires were all hooked up.

I would definitely buy again (except this time I would get the 84 inch one)...