JVC HD-ILA

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Have you guys seen the new HD-ILA 52" TV?
I saw it tonight and it is hands down the best rear projection TV I have
seen to date!
Any comments on this or their older D-ILA would be appreciated.
Thanks

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>
> which model are you talking about, the 52Z575/585?
>

It is new and the model number is HD-52Z795.
(In Canada at least)

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"Tecumseh" <tecumsehcanada@rogers.com> wrote in message
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> Have you guys seen the new HD-ILA 52" TV?
> I saw it tonight and it is hands down the best rear projection TV I have
> seen to date!
> Any comments on this or their older D-ILA would be appreciated.

This is the first D-ILA line. There is a next generation that has been
announced for this summer. You can read about it here.
http://www.jvc.com/press/index.jsp?item=445&pageID=1

It and the 61 inch have been out since last summer. Early ones had problems,
including screen quality and ballast (which sparked a recall). Go to the AVS
Forum and you can read about these. JVC does appear to make good efforts to
fix them, and new sets seem better.

I agree with you about the picture quality, although it seems very dependent
on the signal. They are super on HD input, but don't do as good a job with
standard signals as LCD projectors from Sony and Hitachi, in my opinion
(although still decent).

The D-ILA is definitely on my short list for purchase, as is the upcoming
Sony A10 and A20. I'm not in a hurry because I want to look at the new
Sonys, and wait for JVC to sort out the bugs as well as introduce their new
56 inch model described in the press release.

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"DaveR" <NOSPAM_drubin@NOSPAM_i-2000.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:06:21 -0500, "Tecumseh"
> <tecumsehcanada@rogers.com> wrote:
>
> >Have you guys seen the new HD-ILA 52" TV?
> >I saw it tonight and it is hands down the best rear projection TV I have
> >seen to date!
> >Any comments on this or their older D-ILA would be appreciated.
>
> Just got one and it is fantastic.
>
> Older D-ILAs were recalled so I made sure to demand a newer one. Those
> built in January or later should have the same imaging components as
> the newer sets that are coming out soon. The main improvement of the
> newer sets are features (PC and Firewire ports, built-in ATSC tuner,
> CableCard support). There may or may not be improvements in some of
> the electronics that may or may not produce slightly better picture
> quality.
>
> I was unwilling to wait as I got a great deal on this JVC. In my
> opinion it has the smoothest image of all the RP technologies. DLP has
> better black levels but more artifacts (rainbows, motion blur, etc.).
> LCD has "screen door effect" and poorer black levels than the JVC. The
> JVC has the brightest pictur


What is the SD source like on the JVC?
Thx

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On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 18:50:59 -0500, "Tecumseh"
<tecumsehcanada@rogers.com> wrote:

>What is the SD source like on the JVC?

Actually it's better than I expected.

I have digital cable and the channels that are broadcast in digital
look good. Of course there are the usual artifacts you would expect --
SD simply cannot look that good on any large display. The analog
channels are a bit fuzzier, but certainly watchable.

I decided not to let SD factor too much into my decision. I wasn't
willing to sacrifice HD quality at all, which I would be doing if I
went with LCD.

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"DaveR" <NOSPAM_drubin@NOSPAM_i-2000.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:06:21 -0500, "Tecumseh"
> <tecumsehcanada@rogers.com> wrote:


SNIP

> I was unwilling to wait as I got a great deal on this JVC. In my
> opinion it has the smoothest image of all the RP technologies. DLP has
> better black levels but more artifacts (rainbows, motion blur, etc.).
> LCD has "screen door effect" and poorer black levels than the JVC. The
> JVC has the brightest picture.

I've never heard of or seen motion blur as a problem on a DLP set and I've
had my Mits WD-62725 since before Christmas and I watch a LOT of sports on
it. I've never seen the rainbow effect either but I do understand it can be
a problem for other people.

Regardless of my opinions though, I'm glad that you are happy with your
purchase, because that's all that REALLY matters in the long run. :-)

I do have a question for you though, did you purchase an extended warranty
that includes yearly convergence adjustments? I ask because after seeing how
the cabinets of these RPTVs (LCD and DLP anyway) are constructed I worry
about flex in the screen affecting convergence in sections of the pictures.
This (screen flex) may not be as big of a problem on a 52" set as it is on
larger ones though.

bobukcat

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And here I thought this was the "rap" of LCD sets? (artifacts, blur). I
have zero "blur" and no artifacts on my 62725. I've also never seen a
rainbow. Well, not on my TV anyway:-) But I acknowledge it's a problem for
some. I've also missed the "headache" too. Geez....One lady at CC claimed
she got motion sickness from a sony LCD!!

Only complaint I have is an occasional reset I need to do.....about once a
month it seems. It's a cablecard/mitz problem and the last firmware update
helped. But it still needs some work.(firmware).

Don
"bobukcat" <bobukcat@killspam.fuse.net> wrote in message
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>
> "DaveR" <NOSPAM_drubin@NOSPAM_i-2000.com> wrote in message
> news:sttCQji22tRoAb2zz9ZaeunrpQbJ@4ax.com...
>> On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 21:06:21 -0500, "Tecumseh"
>> <tecumsehcanada@rogers.com> wrote:
>
>
> SNIP
>
>> I was unwilling to wait as I got a great deal on this JVC. In my
>> opinion it has the smoothest image of all the RP technologies. DLP has
>> better black levels but more artifacts (rainbows, motion blur, etc.).
>> LCD has "screen door effect" and poorer black levels than the JVC. The
>> JVC has the brightest picture.
>
> I've never heard of or seen motion blur as a problem on a DLP set and I've
> had my Mits WD-62725 since before Christmas and I watch a LOT of sports on
> it. I've never seen the rainbow effect either but I do understand it can
> be
> a problem for other people.
>
> Regardless of my opinions though, I'm glad that you are happy with your
> purchase, because that's all that REALLY matters in the long run. :-)
>
> I do have a question for you though, did you purchase an extended warranty
> that includes yearly convergence adjustments? I ask because after seeing
> how
> the cabinets of these RPTVs (LCD and DLP anyway) are constructed I worry
> about flex in the screen affecting convergence in sections of the
> pictures.
> This (screen flex) may not be as big of a problem on a 52" set as it is on
> larger ones though.
>
> bobukcat
>
>

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"DaveR" <NOSPAM_drubin@NOSPAM_i-2000.com> wrote in message
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> On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 18:02:12 -0500, "bobukcat"
> <bobukcat@killspam.fuse.net> wrote:
>
>>I do have a question for you though, did you purchase an extended warranty
>>that includes yearly convergence adjustments? I ask because after seeing
>>how
>>the cabinets of these RPTVs (LCD and DLP anyway) are constructed I worry
>>about flex in the screen affecting convergence in sections of the
>>pictures.
>
> I did get the extended warranty mostly to cover breakdowns and lamp
> replacement. I don't think it covers yearly adjustments.
>
> I don't believe the JVC sets will go out of convergence over time,
> like CRTs. There are convergance issues out of the box on these sets
> due to the less-than-perfect optics. It bothers some people, but not
> me, as I can only notice it when I stand right up to the screen.
>
> The service menu does offer convergence adjustment, though I haven't
> dared go into that menu yet.

Where did you purchase the extended warranty? Typically they don't cover
bulb replacement. Just wondering, that sounds like a pretty good warranty.