Anyone familiar witht the RCA HD50LPW162

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Hello all,

It's a 61 Inch DLP Rear projection LCD. with a 2 year warranty on Units +
Bulb
Need info fast since I am about to purchase (My TV blew up 3 days ago)

Any help would be much appreciated.

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Hermes Computers wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> It's a 61 Inch DLP Rear projection LCD

Is it a DLP or an LCD?

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David G. wrote:

> Hermes Computers wrote:

> Is it a DLP or an LCD?

The Model number is for the 50" set and the OP said he was interested in
the 61" set???

Jerry
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Jsheldon wrote:
> David G. wrote:
>
>> Hermes Computers wrote:
>
>> Is it a DLP or an LCD?
>
> The Model number is for the 50" set and the OP said he was interested
> in the 61" set???
>
> Jerry

So he's doubly confused...

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50" DLP, check out the Hitachi, Sony, Samsung, Etc in the same price range.
"David G." <david_please_dont_email_me@i_hate_spam.com> wrote in message
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> Jsheldon wrote:
> > David G. wrote:
> >
> >> Hermes Computers wrote:
> >
> >> Is it a DLP or an LCD?
> >
> > The Model number is for the 50" set and the OP said he was interested
> > in the 61" set???
> >
> > Jerry
>
> So he's doubly confused...
>
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Sorry My Mistake. I have a quote for both the 50 & 61 Inch but the price
are reversed..... I missed that when I wrote the post
Correct model number is HD61lpw162

Thanks for pointing it out.


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>
>
> David G. wrote:
>
> > Hermes Computers wrote:
>
> > Is it a DLP or an LCD?
>
> The Model number is for the 50" set and the OP said he was interested in
> the 61" set???
>
> Jerry
> >
>
 
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OK OK.... It is a 61 inch Rear projection LCD with DLP...?

I haven't seen it myself since it is so far a cathalog purchase. I am
looking for a Thompson/RCA showroom in the Toronto area to actually view it.
Any information would help



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>
> David G. wrote:
>
> > So he's doubly confused...
>
> Apparently!
>
 
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It is a DLP my Appologies..

Guy

"David G." <david_please_dont_email_me@i_hate_spam.com> wrote in message
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> Hermes Computers wrote:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > It's a 61 Inch DLP Rear projection LCD
>
> Is it a DLP or an LCD?
>
> --
> David G.
 
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You are right

It is a DLP and the model number stated is for a 51" unit and not the 61" I
am interested in...

Guy



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>
>
> David G. wrote:
>
> > Hermes Computers wrote:
>
> > Is it a DLP or an LCD?
>
> The Model number is for the 50" set and the OP said he was interested in
> the 61" set???
>
> Jerry
> >
>
 
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Very Much confused...


"David G." <david_please_dont_email_me@i_hate_spam.com> wrote in message
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> Jsheldon wrote:
> > David G. wrote:
> >
> >> Hermes Computers wrote:
> >
> >> Is it a DLP or an LCD?
> >
> > The Model number is for the 50" set and the OP said he was interested
> > in the 61" set???
> >
> > Jerry
>
> So he's doubly confused...
>
> --
> David G.
 
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Hermes Computers wrote:
> OK OK.... It is a 61 inch Rear projection LCD with DLP...?
>
> I haven't seen it myself since it is so far a cathalog purchase. I am
> looking for a Thompson/RCA showroom in the Toronto area to actually
> view it. Any information would help
>
>
>
> "Jsheldon" <jsheldonNOTTTHIS@his.com> wrote in message
> news:4108dd1f$1@news101.his.com...
>>
>>
>> David G. wrote:
>>
>>> So he's doubly confused...
>>
>> Apparently!

DLP and LCD are two different technologies. It is a DLP set. I assume
it's based on the HD2 DMD from TI. There are newer HD2+ and HD3 chipsets
reaching the market as I write this. If it uses the HD2, I would
recommend you look at any DLP sets using the HD3 chipset as that is more
affordable than the HD2+ (naming is confusing). Unless you are getting a
great deal, that is.


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You are right David it is a DLP set... I thought DLP was some chip upgrade
to LCD Technlology. I did however update my understanding overnight...
thanks to the Internet.
As for the HD2+ or HD3 chipset.... Mmmm.... How to find out which one it
is?

Guy


"David G." <david_please_dont_email_me@i_hate_spam.com> wrote in message
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> Hermes Computers wrote:
> > OK OK.... It is a 61 inch Rear projection LCD with DLP...?
> >
> > I haven't seen it myself since it is so far a cathalog purchase. I am
> > looking for a Thompson/RCA showroom in the Toronto area to actually
> > view it. Any information would help
> >
> >
> >
> > "Jsheldon" <jsheldonNOTTTHIS@his.com> wrote in message
> > news:4108dd1f$1@news101.his.com...
> >>
> >>
> >> David G. wrote:
> >>
> >>> So he's doubly confused...
> >>
> >> Apparently!
>
> DLP and LCD are two different technologies. It is a DLP set. I assume
> it's based on the HD2 DMD from TI. There are newer HD2+ and HD3 chipsets
> reaching the market as I write this. If it uses the HD2, I would
> recommend you look at any DLP sets using the HD3 chipset as that is more
> affordable than the HD2+ (naming is confusing). Unless you are getting a
> great deal, that is.
>
>
> --
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>
 
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Hermes Computers wrote:
>> DLP and LCD are two different technologies. It is a DLP set. I assume
>> it's based on the HD2 DMD from TI. There are newer HD2+ and HD3
>> chipsets reaching the market as I write this. If it uses the HD2, I
>> would recommend you look at any DLP sets using the HD3 chipset as
>> that is more affordable than the HD2+ (naming is confusing). Unless
>> you are getting a great deal, that is.
>>
>>
>> --
>> David G.
> You are right David it is a DLP set... I thought DLP was some chip
> upgrade to LCD Technlology. I did however update my understanding
> overnight... thanks to the Internet.
> As for the HD2+ or HD3 chipset.... Mmmm.... How to find out which
> one it is?
>
> Guy
>

I don't think it is either. Probably the older HD2 chipset. I would try
and download the manual from the RCA web site. If not, I would call RCA
and ask them directly.

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Hermes Computers wrote:
> ...
> As for the HD2+ or HD3 chipset.... Mmmm.... How to find out which one it
> is?

It is an HD2+

Guy. Goggle the Model number - you'll get three his and answers to lots
of your questions. I've never seen the set, however it sure looks like
it has lots of whistles and bells.

"The HD61LPW163 is a Digital Cable Ready HDTV set that includes secure
digital connections utilizing the High Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) with HDCP copy protection offering the ability to connect to a
set-top device and receive digital and audio signals on one small cable.
The HD61LPW163 also includes dual two-way DTVLink (1394) secure digital
interfaces for recording compressed digital signals with a
high-definition recording device. The RCA HD61LPW163 also features the
innovative "floating picture" design and includes an optical digital
audio surround sound system with audio from the built-in digital
tuner/decoder. " It goes on.

Jerry
 
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Jsheldon wrote:
> Hermes Computers wrote:
>> ...
>> As for the HD2+ or HD3 chipset.... Mmmm.... How to find out which
>> one it is?
>
> It is an HD2+
>
> Guy. Goggle the Model number - you'll get three his and answers to
> lots of your questions. I've never seen the set, however it sure
> looks like it has lots of whistles and bells.
>
> "The HD61LPW163 is a Digital Cable Ready HDTV set that includes secure
> digital connections utilizing the High Definition Multimedia Interface
> (HDMI) with HDCP copy protection offering the ability to connect to a
> set-top device and receive digital and audio signals on one small
> cable. The HD61LPW163 also includes dual two-way DTVLink (1394)
> secure digital interfaces for recording compressed digital signals
> with a high-definition recording device. The RCA HD61LPW163 also
> features the innovative "floating picture" design and includes an
> optical digital audio surround sound system with audio from the
> built-in digital tuner/decoder. " It goes on.
>
> Jerry

Just a question: I checked the manual and the web pages on the RCA site
and didn't see mention of the HD2+ chipset. Can you point me to the page
where you saw this mentioned.

Thanks.

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David G. wrote:

> Just a question: I checked the manual and the web pages on the RCA site
> and didn't see mention of the HD2+ chipset. Can you point me to the page
> where you saw this mentioned.

David,

From that Google:

http://www.video-direct.com/rca/dlptv/rca-hd61lpw163.html

and

http://www.amroyal.com/sections/product.asp?PID=1552&Brand=

And now I must apologize. I searched on the wrong model. (The last
digit being a 3 rather than the OP's 2)

For the OP's correct Model Number,


http://www.videodirect.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HD61LPW162&Category_Code=RCADLPTV
http://tinyurl.com/3nxmw

This link says the 162 is also HD2+ Seems about a $200 difference
between the two models - not sure of the differences in hardware.

I can not find any reference at the RCA site.

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Jsheldon wrote:
> David G. wrote:
>
>> Just a question: I checked the manual and the web pages on the RCA
>> site and didn't see mention of the HD2+ chipset. Can you point me to
>> the page where you saw this mentioned.
>
> David,
>
> From that Google:
>
> http://www.video-direct.com/rca/dlptv/rca-hd61lpw163.html
>
> and
>
> http://www.amroyal.com/sections/product.asp?PID=1552&Brand=
>
> And now I must apologize. I searched on the wrong model. (The last
> digit being a 3 rather than the OP's 2)
>
> For the OP's correct Model Number,
>
>
>
http://www.videodirect.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=HD61LPW162&Category_Code=RCADLPTV
> http://tinyurl.com/3nxmw
>
> This link says the 162 is also HD2+ Seems about a $200 difference
> between the two models - not sure of the differences in hardware.
>
> I can not find any reference at the RCA site.
>
> Jerry

Ok. Thanks.

I'm surprised RCA doesn't mention it anywhere.


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I've had mine for three months. And have had no problems. Beautiful
Picture.....Allot of settings...allot of connections. Right now I have a
Bravo DVD connected to DVI . Cable HDTV connected with Component (also tried
iLink and DVI, both good), Xbox connected with Component. And am using the
Tuner for OTA Digital. I am very pleased. Also connected to the Internet and
using the remote keyboard...this is functional but not great....uses Windows
CE. Cannot stream video / mp3 and it is a bit difficult to pull images from
a local server. I also have a 2 yr deal on the bulb. It does not look
difficult to replace. There is a high and lower bulb intensity setting
.....There is a subtle difference in brightness between the two settings, but
the lower setting should increase the bulb life. I've got mine on high
now.......Hopefully it will blow during the warranty...wink wink nudge
nudge.

"Hermes Computers" <guy@hermes-computers.ca> wrote in message
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> Hello all,
>
> It's a 61 Inch DLP Rear projection LCD. with a 2 year warranty on Units +
> Bulb
> Need info fast since I am about to purchase (My TV blew up 3 days ago)
>
> Any help would be much appreciated.
>
> --
> Guy Deschênes
> President/CEO
>
> mailto:Guy@hermes-computers.ca
>
>
> Hermes Computers & ISP Inc.
> 123-B Rusholme Rd
> Toronto, ONT
> Canada, M6H 2Y6
>
> TEL:416-535-7396
>
> http://www.hermes-computers.ca
>
> Our services include:
> - On-location support for desktop operating systems and applications
> - Network installation, troubleshooting and auditing
> - Server installation, maintenance, service and management
> - Web site design, e-mail hosting services
> - High-speed DSL and cable Internet access solutions
> - Security audits with Firewall setup and Spyware detection & removal
> - Anti-Virus protection setup, support and emergency virus cleaning
> - Custom-built and brand name computers, components & peripherals
> - Repairs to computers & Laser printers
>
> "Solutions to Computer Problems are our Business"
>
>