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735 Series 1 1080P DLP® HDTV 735 Series | 1080p DLP® HDTV Models: WD-60735 | WD-65735 | WD-73735 with WD-65735 Shown Cabinet Color: Platinum Black Accent: Platinum Metallic Live your entertainment, don’t just watch it. The Mitsubishi experience is brought to life through timeless design and a pursuit for quality and commitment to innovation while never losing sight of what matters most to our customers. This is the Mitsubishi philosophy, evident in our 735 Series DLP® HDTVs. The Home Theater TV element of our 735 Series puts the focus on our large-screen DLP® HDTVs. The result is an all-picture sensation that puts you in the middle of all the action. And with our 3D Ready feature, immersion in your entertainment is even more captivating. Watch from the sidelines as your favorite team makes a game-winning play or stand back as your favorite film invades your living room. Ask your sales associate for an in-store demonstration and discover why Mitsubishi is different. Get the Perfect Picture Every Time Watch TV Your Way • 1080p DLP® Display • 3D Ready • Exclusive 6-Color Processor™ • Easy Connect™ • HDMI™ 1.3a • Front USB Photo Input • Deep Color (36 bit) and x.v.Color™ • 3 Rear HDMI™ Inputs with CEC • PerfectColor™ • SimplayHD™ Certified HDMI™ • Plush1080p® 12-Bit Digital Video Processing • Front Component Input • Tru1080p™ Processing • 2 Rear Component Inputs • Color 4D Video Noise Reduction • Partially Illuminated Remote • Video Modes: Brilliant / Bright / Natural / Game ©2008 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. | www.mitsubishi-tv.com ® 735 Series | 1080p DLP HDTV Models: WD-60735 | WD-65735 | WD-73735 Model WD-60735 WD-65735 WD-73735 Optical System ® Screen Size 60-inch 65-inch 73-inch Display Type 1080p DLP Pixel Resolution (horizontal x vertical*) 1920 x 1080 Aspect Ratio 16:9 (widescreen) 16:9 (widescreen) 16:9 (widescreen) Lamp Power 180 Watts Height (Physical) 36.7˝ 39.5˝ 43.6˝ Video Performance Width (Physical) 53.9˝ 58.2˝ 65.2˝ Mitsubishi Exclusive Processor 6-Color Video Format Conversion Plush1080p® Depth (Physical) w/o Foot 14.4˝ 15.4˝ 17.5˝ HDMI 1.3a™ Yes Height On Base 53.3˝ 56.1˝ 60.2˝ Deep Color (36 bit) and x.v.Color™ Yes ™ Weight (Physical) 64.4 lbs. 72.2 lbs. 93.0 lbs. PerfectColor Yes Video Noise Reduction Color 4D Power Consumption Picture Format Modes (4:3 sources) 6 Operating 265 Watts 265 Watts 265 Watts Picture Format Modes (16:9 sources) 3 Standby 17 Watts 17 Watts 17 Watts User Controls Easy Connect™ Yes Low Standby 1.8 Watts 1.8 Watts 1.8 Watts ChannelView™ Yes A/V Adjustment (memorized by input) Yes Color Temperature Control (by input) High/Low Video Modes: Brilliant/Bright/Natural/Game Yes Full Screen Image Freeze Yes Audio Internal Loudspeakers Stereo Full Range Speaker Size 5 1/2˝ x 2 1/4˝ Output Power (watts/ch.) 10W x 2 Level Sound (Dynamics Limiter) Yes Digital Output (PCM) for All Analog Sources Yes Tuning Combined Tuner Analog/Digital/Cable (In The 1 Clear) Antenna (RF) Inputs 2 Front Inputs Front Component/Composite Combined 1 Front USB Photo Input 1 Rear Inputs Component Input (480i/480P/720P/1080i) 2 (One Component/Composite Combined) Rear A/V Inputs with S-Video 1 Rear Stereo Audio Input for PC/DVI Source 1 Rear HDMI™ Inputs 3 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i (60Hz) Yes 1080p (24Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz) Yes HDMI™ Digital PC Compatibility 640 x 480, 898 x 480, 800 x 600, 1064 x 600, Yes WD-65735 1024 x 768, 1280 x 720, 1365 x 768, Shown on Optional Base (MB-S60/65 or MB-S73 for 73˝ model) 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz 1920 x 1080 @ 24Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz Yes Outputs Backpanel Stereo Audio Output 1 (fixed) Digital Audio Output (Dolby® Digital / PCM) 1 (coaxial) 3D IR Emitter 1 Remote Control Remote Control Partially Illuminated 5 Device Multibrand Illuminated Remote Yes Customization Features Direct IR Input Selection Yes Direct IR Format Selection Yes Independent IR Power ON / OFF Yes *TV and some PC displays have standard overscan. **3D video, gaming and dual-screen features require compatible 3D source devices, 3D glasses and IR emitters. Please visit mitsubishi-tv.com for updates and information. Features, specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Physical appearance of television and matching base may vary slightly from images shown on this document. DLP and the DLP logo are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments. PGA TOUR and the swinging golfer logo are registered trademarks. Dolby and Dolby Digital are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC. “x.v.Color” and “x.v.Color” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Simplay HD and the Simplay HD logo are trademarks of Silicon Image, Inc. © 2008 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. www.mitsubishi-tv.com.
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