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Mitsubishi Diamond Series LT-46244 LCD HDTV Reviewed


  • September 28, 2008

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mitsubishi_lt-46244.jpgThis 46-inch LCD HDTV has a 1920 x 1080 resolution and an eight-millisecond response time. Part of Mitsubishi's high-end Diamond Series, this TV features the company's smooth 120Hz technology to reduce motion blur, a common LCD issue, and boasts a generous connection panel that includes four HDMI and three component video inputs, plus a CableCARD slot and dual RF inputs to access the ATSC, NTSC and ClearQAM tuners. The HDMI inputs accept 1080p/60 and 1080p/24. Both an HDMI and component input are located on the side panel for easy access. The TV lacks a PC input, but it does offer RS-232 and Mitsubishi's NetCommand system, which allows for more intuitive control of analog and digital sources. Picture-in-picture functionality is not available, but the TV Guide Daily program guide is offered. A USB port allows you to view digital photos.

For an LCD, the LT-46244's menu includes only an average amount of picture adjustments. You get four picture modes, including a game mode to reduce lag time, but only two color-temperature options. PerfectColor and PerfectTint allow you to adjust the saturation and hue of six colors, but there's no advanced white-balance or gamma controls. The TV has seven aspect-ratio options, but it does not offer the option to display 1080i/1080p signals with no overscan.

The TV's ultra-thin frame and hidden speakers allow for a slim cabinet design. Bass, treble, and balance controls are available, as is a generic surround mode and a Level Sound feature to reduce volume discrepancies between channels and inputs.

High Points
The LT-46244 produces a nicely detailed image with HD sources and colors are very vibrant compared with other sets in the Mitsu's price range.
The set's good light output allows images to "pop" in a brighter viewing environment. In other words, you don't have to be watching this LCD set in a fully blackened room to get a respectable picture from it.
120Hz technology helps reduce motion blur without making film sources look overly smooth or overly processed.


Low Points
The black level is solid, but not as deep as the better high-end LCDs, so the picture lacks some depth and richness in a darker room.
Colors are vibrant, but not completely accurate by industry and professional video calibration standards.
The Mitsubishi LT-46244's viewing angle and screen uniformity are only average compared to other sets in its category.
The speakers on this set sound terrible, even by HDTV speaker standards. You will want to run this set with a receiver and speakers or one of the increasingly good Sound Bar systems from the likes of Zvox and/or Yamaha.

Conclusion
The LT-46244 has an excellent complement of connections and features compared to other players at this price point. Many installers and retailers find the Mistubishi's ultra-thin depth to be the closer on the deal as to why this set makes it into a project over other HDTVs currently on the market. When comparing this LCD HDTV to other top-performing LCDs in its class, it requires more calibration than the others to meet the highest performance standards and, even then, the more expensive, top-of-the-line LCDs will get the nod in terms of overall video performance.

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Mistu LCD review, Mistubishi LCD review, Diamond Series, LT-46244, 46 inch Mitsu LCD reviewed. Plasma versus LCD HDTV

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  • By Lionel

The Mitsu colors are natural, non-fatiguing, and pleasant. Other sets can have exaggerated brilliant colors and are tiring to watch. As far as sound, I agree completely that you absolutely must have an a/v receiver and accurate speakers to match the quality of the video performance.

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