Westinghouse TX-52F480S LCD HDTV Review

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Introducing the largest LCD1080p HDTV from Westinghouse Digital-TX-52F480S. This magnificent 52-inch 1080p LCD TV will re-define your idea of home entertainment; developed to ensure an unforgettable HDTV experience this LCD TV will not disappoint. Offering 1080p resolution out of all HD inputs (including component), an astounding four (4) HDMI inputs – accept a 1080p/24Hz signal and an integrated ATSC, NTSC and ClearQAM tuner. This display is not only an engineering marvel but designed with class and sophistication; featuring subtle curves and a thin 6.2-inch housing this display is encased in a piano black bezel. Enjoy Blu-ray or HD DVD movie, gaming on a PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii, or watching your favorite HD TV show.


1080Pure
1080p resolution out of all HD inputs, including component

Autosource
Automatic source detection and switching. Now easily switch from watching your favorite Blu-ray™ movie to playing a game on your Xbox 360™, just turn on the source you are currently using and the TV will automatically switch to that input.

Sound Experience
Built-in 5 ban equalizer to customize and optimize the sound quality to match any viewing experience- movies, sports, music.

Energy Saving Mode
Westinghouse Digital LCD TVs have a power option called “E.Saver” or “Energy Saving” mode. With this option, when the TV goes to standby or off, the power consumption will be below 1W. **Please note that if you use this option it will take approximately 10 seconds for your screen to come up from off or sleep mode.

Advanced Video Adjustments
Preset and custom video modes for exceptional viewing experience. Choose optimal settings for viewing movies, gaming, sports or create your own viewing modes.

Design Excellence
Westinghouse Digital has once again delivered an exceptional line of LCD displays with class and sophistication. The new TX series features subtle curves, a thin 6.2 ” housing and a black piano gloss bezel with brushed titanium accents. These displays are amazingly thin for their size, giving you the option of mounting these displays on your wall. Combining style and functionality, the TX series is equipped with our innovative SpineDesign technology allowing for easy side access to all connections while still on the wall or shelf and Waterfall design- organized cable management system.

Review By Avrev.com

The TX-52F480S has the same generous input panel found on last year’s models. The four HDMI inputs, two component video inputs and one PC input all accept 1080p. Westinghouse puts a priority on convenience and ease of use. The side-facing input panels make it easier to connect your sources, the cable-management system makes it easier to hide the cables, and the AutoSource feature conveniently switches you to the right input when you power up a source. For the hi-def newbie, the Quick Install Matrix explains the different connection options.

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Review By Pcmag

Westinghouse positions the A/V ports on its TVs along the sides of a rectangular hump on the rear. Dubbed “SpineDesign,” this configuration ensures that the inputs remain accessible even if the set is wall-mounted. For a value-priced HDTV, the TX-52F480S also provides a generous assortment of 1080p-compatible video ports. These include four HDMI, two component video, and a VGA connection. The TV’s HDMI ports are also compatible with 1080p24 (24Hz) video input offered by some HD disc players.

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Review By Ultimateavmag

The TX-52F480S has all its connections, including four HDMI 1.2 inputs, on the sides of a central “spine” on the back. This makes it easy to route cables if the TV is mounted on the wall, but it also increases the depth of the cabinet to 6.2 inches. I assume HDMI 1.2 was implemented to cut costs, which doesn’t bother me at all, since there is no current commercial content that incorporates Deep Color or xvYCC, features exclusive to HDMI 1.3.

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Review By Pcworld

The Digital TX-52F480S’s remote control is middling. Westinghouse put the arrow buttons near the bottom, where they’re difficult to reach, and the commonly used Mute and Input buttons are tiny and inconveniently situated. In addition, the remote lacks backlighting and can’t be programmed. On a positive note, the remote has a Closed Caption button.

A bigger plus is the set’s Autosource feature: Turn on a DVD player or other A/V source that’s connected to the television, and Autosource automatically switches to it.

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Review By Hometheaterreview

The video menu does not include as many advanced adjustments as you will find in higher-end displays – things like gamma control and advanced color management to dial in individual colors. However, it does offer the important basics, like an adjustable backlight and five picture modes. A special calibration menu gives you access to basic picture controls (color, tint, etc.), de-interlacing and 3D comb filter options, and three preset color-temperature options. This menu also provides access to global red, green and blue controls to dial in a more accurate white balance. Aspect ratio options are limited to three, one of which will display 1080p signals with no overscan.

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Review By Wired.com

In fact, they’ve made a flippin’ sweet TV – one that looks as pin-up sexy when it’s off as it does when it’s on and pumping out 1080p high-def goodness. Flanked by a glossy black bezel and measuring a scant six inches thick (suck it, Kate Moss), the TX seriously classes up the place. And the beauty here is far from skin deep: Every image we peeped looked just about perfect, from high-def TV shows to Blu-ray movies. We did have to venture into the menus to tone down the green a smidge, but that was a 20-second surgery.

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Posted on January 27th, 2009
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