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Mitsubishi Medallion vs. Diamond DLP

Jan 24, 2005 3:02PM PST

Now, I know its deceiving comparing screens at a showroom. Its maze of different settings and specs and my own viewing space is not that dark.

This said I compared a 62" Medallion (7 series) to a Diamond (8 series). Without having the option to go into the menu system I could swear the colors were more accurate on the Diamond series. Is this possible? I thought the differences between the two amounted to an inside double coating on the glass and a Hard Drive recorder for the Diamond series.

I'm hoping that "irishrulze" weighs in on this, but any and all other opinions are welcomed.

Thanks in advance.

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Mitsubishi Medallion vs. Diamond DLP
Jan 24, 2005 11:36PM PST

Your wish is my command.... Wink
I see the same difference on these tv's as well. As far as the insides of the tv's they are identical, same light engine and all. Here is the difference, The Diamond has a 2-way high transmissive anti-glare screen that blocks out approx 98% ambient light. (725- 96% one way transmissive screen) This is also a "color-tuned" shield. (similar to the Diamond CRT shields of the past but designed specifically for the DLP). This, I believe gives better color accuracy as well as making the actual image brighter to a degree. Also, besides the PVR you also get the much anticipated TV-guide onscreen by gemstar. This makes it a whole lot easier when recording and gives you the "cable box" look when you pull up the guide. Depending on your build date of your tv, the 825 might not have this, but there is a firmware upgrade available the first week or so of Feb. that will give you the TV-guide and not the channel-view you have on all the other Mit's.

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Thanks
Jan 25, 2005 2:53AM PST

Thanks "irishrulze" for the reply and the info!

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I have my 52725 replaced
Jan 25, 2005 5:43AM PST

Tweeter gave me a new 52725 yesterday. So far so good, with no locking up and not reset itself; of course it is only 2 days old.

I have also a 52525. Do you know where I can get the 825 anti-glare screen? do you know the part?
cst?...thanks

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I have my 52725 replaced
Jan 25, 2005 5:47AM PST

Can't use 825 screen on 525 or 725, it is color tuned specifically for the 825. You can get a 725 screen and put it on the 525 but you will have to have someone get into the service menu to change settings or it won't look right.

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Reset TV
Jan 26, 2005 12:19AM PST

irishrulze,

This morning I had to Reset my other TV 52525 , which never had anyproblem to date. I could not turn it on with reemote / from Front Panel. Thsi condition is stamped in BOLD in the manual. I'm on 4.04 and should not have this issue according to Mits Tech at 866...
I reported the case again. This was what happened to my old 52725 and I had it exchanged. I guess this is a common problem with all Mits. Their 4.04 firmware upgared did not fix this problem. Does anyone also have this problem and on the 4.04 version?

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Firmware Version 4.03
Jan 26, 2005 12:45AM PST

I just (Friday) installed a Mit 52725. The Firmware version listed is V26.004.03. It appear's this is not the latest version. The picture looks outstanding.

Should I upgrade to 4.04. What's the up/down side. I have a tech coming to my house on Thursday to make some minor adjustments. Should I request the upgrade?

Thanks,
Joe

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You should upgrade to 4.04
Jan 26, 2005 2:22AM PST

You need to regsiter first and then call # - 949...to get upgrade firmware. The Mits tech guy will not do this for you.