Need Some Info On Mitsubishi Srhd5-hd500

[EAO]

TRYING TO SEE WHERE I CAN GET THE BEST PRICE FOR THIS SYSTEM FOR MY BROTHER.

I HAVE THE PERFECT VISION MAG WHICH REVIEWS SEVERAL UNITS,BUT HE HAS THE MITSU HDTV AND WANT'S THE MATCHING SYSTEM.

anyone bought one???????

anyone know what the best price is??????

i'm using the net to check but just thought i'd see if anyone had any info while i search

thank's

[peppermint]

I have one and it made me go and get a hdtv. I'm waitting for the Mitsu ws65869. It is the only unit to have a firewire jack on it. If you don't know why that is good research it. The mitsu sr500 is great it is fast(as far as menu), it gets local digital channels but No 900's. Ohter than that it is great. I paid $700 for it, but it was worth it.

[EAO]

Originally posted by peppermint
I have one and it made me go and get a hdtv. I'm waitting for the Mitsu ws65869. It is the only unit to have a firewire jack on it. If you don't know why that is good research it. The mitsu sr500 is great it is fast(as far as menu), it gets local digital channels but No 900's. Ohter than that it is great. I paid $700 for it, but it was worth it.

i spent most of my time since the above looking for it. i can't find much and the only one i found say's 939.

actually i see the 400 unit at 799. only difference i believe it comes with a round dual lnb vs the oval on the 500 system.

there's really no need to go for the 500 system unless you want spanish programming and/or you live in a "small" market where your local's are not on the main sat.

700 would be a considerable saving and maybe the 400 would even be better.

thank's

[CAOLUAN]

Why do people try to have HD receiver?
I think, they try to get HD signals that match with the HDTV. But, how do they do to get that kind of signals?. What I mean is the signals from DTV not terrestrial one. So, you must have the oval dish installed to get the HD signals from 119 sat. Right now, we do not have a lot of HD channels on DTV, but I'm sure we'll have more in the near future. If you plan to get HD signals from terrestrial one (regular antenna) and regular signals from DTV (101 sat), $700.00 is a waste.
A set of Mit's HD decoder is about $250.00 and
a regular set of DSS with optical out put is
about $200.00, so why you pay for $700.00.
Think of it.

[EAO]

LIKE I SAID I'M DOING THIS FOR MY BROTHER. WELL I'M LEARNING some things from the expirience.
he's aware that he can get the hdtv signal thru a uhf antenna,as you mention.

i wasn't aware that the 2 hdtv channel;s that direct tv has now come from the 119 sat.
i thought 1 was hbo on 502,and that i believe is on the main sat. i guess there could be a duplicate on the 119 sat.

WHY does he want to do it ,knowing there are cheaper alternatives?

i didn't ask,but i think it's probably to stay with the same mfgr so the remote will be dlrectly compatible and may offer some features that using a different brand wouldn't work those features.
i really don't think there are really any differenciating features.

can you confirm that you need the oval and therefor the 500 system to get the existing dtv,hdtv programming?

thank's

[peppermint]

Ok Guys here's the Deal! the satelite at 101 is the regular sat that everyone has tuned to right now. It gets all the regular prog plus most of the locals in the 900's. Now, the 119 satelite has the High Definition signals(there are not many:channels 199,509) coming from it. There is a third satelite at 110 but it only has locals for the citys that could not get on the 101 satelite. Once again you need to get the 119 sat to get hdtv signals from DirectTv.
The Mitsu 500 is the package that has the reciever(the hd-5) and the Eliptical Dish which can tune to both the 101 and the 119 sat's. The Mitsu 400 is just the reciever(the hd-5) only! No dish included! The receivers are the same. The dish is worth the extra $200 because it comes with a multiswitch that is needed for changing between the two lnb's. You run two rg-6 wires from each lnb to the mutiswitch. It is a 4in x 4out multiswitch. When you hook a plus reciever up to one of the outs it can tune to both sat depending on what it needs. How you say? Well when watching normal channels it fuctions like a regular multiswitch and the reciever sees the 101 sat,but when the reciever needs to see the 119 sat it emits a 22khz tone to the multiswitch and then the switch connects to the lnb that is on the 119 sat. It works quit well.
Now on to the reason the reciever is so expensive. The Hd-5 decodes Hdtv(1080i) signals from both the sat and an antenna you have in or on the house. It then sends those signals through the component video cable to your Hdtv. Some of you are going to say My Tv has component video in but is not hdtv ready will this set-up work with my tv. NO No No! The signals set down a Hd component video line are of a different frequency than that of regular component video. I know cause I tried it.
As far as is the picture that much better, YESSSSSS! Just adding this reciever to my regular big screen made a huge difference when watching a hdtv recorded program. I just used the Svideo line out to connect it. Most Programming we are watching is at about 300 interlaced lines of resolution. When using the Hd-5 just on the Svideo cord you will get true 480i to your regular Tv. The extra 180 lines do make a noticable difference. If you have a Hdvt ready Set then you can watch the 1080 lines and be amazed.
Is the whole set up worth it? I say yes, but I am a videophile and love the clearity of HDTV. It truly will be like going from b/w to color.

[EAO]

YOUR REPLY WAS VERY CLEAR AND THE ADDITIONAL DETAILS ARE GREAT.
SO,I KNOW NOW THAT THE 2 HDTV STATIONS COME FROM THE 119 SAT AND THEREFORE YOU NEEED THE OVAL DISH.like i said this inquiry was for my brother,but now that i see the additional details,i want to confirm that i'm reading the info on the increased resolution using svideo that comes with the 500 ird.

are you saying that using the 500 system without an hdtv,will give you an output to a tv that has an svideo input and that the resolution will increase to 480 using that from the normal 300?

is that only on the 2 hdtv channels or is it applicable to all channel's?

an almost 50% increase in the lines of resolution,if it applies to all channel's would be worth the investment,especially because you'd also be ready to receive the hdtv when you buy the hdtv.

i found 1 place selling them for 899, is there a better price?
i see someone mentioned 700 but hasn't said where.

thank's for your time and info

[EAO]

Originally posted by nuong1
My friend got one if you want we can sell you for $750.oo.
We bought 2, one for me and one for him but his condo does not let him to install his due to home association. The box is opened to test at my house but it never used or activated. It is totally brand new with all the accessories. PM me if you want. We paid $1000.oo for this unit including tax.


I APPRECIATE THE OFFER,i'll pass it on to my brother.
btw,you may have broken a rule of selling on the forums.
since you were replying to my request and not generally advertising it,i think it's ok.but i'm not a mod. i'll pm you if he's interested.

thank's

[peppermint]

That increase in resolution (480i) is only on the hdtv channels (199,599, and any locals you have broadcast in your area).

[EAO]

Originally posted by peppermint
That increase in resolution (480i) is only on the hdtv channels (199,599, and any locals you have broadcast in your area).

I'LL WAIT FOR MORE CHANNELS,CAN'T SEE SPENDING 700 FOR A BETTER PICTURE ON 2 CHANNELS.

THANK'S AGAIN

[nuong1]

I think the HD IRD is worth the money. I got a lot of local HD channels over the air (OTA). I live in Bay Area. I think channel 4, 5, 7, 11, 20, 4? and a couple more channels have HD broadcast. The HD channels OTA are better than DTV. I mean the pictures are sharper and clearer, maybe because of the program. I don't see much different between channel 501 and 509 from DTV, but the local HD channels are much better. Be aware that if you have HD IRD, you will receive 3 same local channel. For example channel 4 is for analog, 4-1 HD is for high definition, and 4-2 SD is for standard digital. Good luck.:)

[EAO]

i have some links i'm going to check to see if they have a program guide or listing of the channels being broadcast now with hdtv signal.