LED Backlight LCD Television

The LED backlight LCD television, ZP05 Series features Hitachi's exclusive LED backlight system "S-LED", which controls light emissions to the screen in small individual blocks. Compared to the conventional LCD TV which lights the entire backlight and brights whole screen, the ZP05 Series achieves higher contrast and greater visual detail. "Intelligent Sensor" detects the brightness and color temperature of room lighting, then "Intelligent Auto Mode Select Technology" automatically optimizes the picture quality for viewing. Plus, the built-in 500GB HDD offers longer recording time in HD quality with TSX8 mode.

• * The models appeared on this page are designed to Japan domestic specification and the model names are Japan model name. Images on this page are simulated for comparison purpose.

(Updated in September 2011)

Restricted Use of Specified Chemical Substance

• * Specified chemical substance is defined as follows : lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl and polybrominated diphenyl ether.

• "Lead Free Soldering" printed-circuit boads and electric cord
• "Hexavalent Chromium Free" screws and steel plates

LED Backlight Helps Save Energy

The use of energy-efficient LEDs in the backlight of our LCD TVs helps reduce annual energy consumption (*).

• * Compared to Hitachi conventional TVs without LED backlights.

• * This is an image of the Slim Block LED panel's structure and light emission. This image will not actually apprear on the product's screen.

How the Slim Block LED Backlight Works
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In addition, Hitachi's exclusive "S-LED" optimizes the brightness of the video signal and controls illumination for each block. The precise backlight control produces an even more detailed visual tone. Plus, the panel is constructed to keep light in one block from spreading to other blocks, making visuals even sharper and more vibrant.

Helping to Save Energy by Optimizing Picture Quality

"Intelligent Sensor" detects the brightness and color temperature of room lighting, then "Intelligent Auto Mode Select Technology" automatically optimizes the picture quality for viewing while cutting excess power consumption. On-screen Eco meter lets you check the room brightness detected by the sensor and the energy-saving effect.

Reducing Energy Consumption by Adjusting Picture Quality Suitable for Viewing

The brighter the room, the brighter and clearer the picture.
In darker rooms, the brightness is automatically reduced for easier viewing.

Advanced Specs Cut Energy Consumption

Power Saving Mode

Power Saving Mode reduces energy consumption by optimizing screen brightness.
The mode has 3 settings including "Standard", "Reduced (mild)" and "Reduced (strong)".

Video Power Saving

If there is no video signal from a recorder/DVD player or other external device for around 15 seconds, the TV will automatically switch to Power Saving Mode to reduce energy consumption.

Power-off when there is no signal

At times when there is no signal, such as the end of a TV broadcast day, the TV will automatically power off (standby mode) after about 10 seconds. This saves power when you forgot to turn off the TV.

Power-off when there is no operation

If no buttons are pushed on the remote control or the TV unit for over 3 hours, the TV will automatically power off (standby mode) to reduce unnecessary energy use.

• * Set the functions to "ON" when using each function.
• * Functions vary by series and/or inch sizes.

All of the technology for the Earth

In taking this view, the Hitachi Group views the "ZP05 Series" as one of the ways we can achieve our Environmental Vision 2025, with a goal of helping to reduce annual CO2 emissions by 100 million tons by 2025 through our products and services.

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