opinions on my new RCA Scenium D52W136D (1 Viewer)

[RichardFlores]

I just bought this big screen on Saturday and must say I love it. I am getting my digital cable/HDTV set up tomorrow. I was watching lord of the rings (twin towers) last night.. and WOW..the screen is awesome! The sound of course could be better however must do for now. I was hestiant to get it because the reputation of RCA howver this screen had the best picture of all the screens I saw (except plasma but damn close). I did however buy a 2 yr extra warranty just in case!

any opinions on this TV?? reviews??



Features:
52" Diagonal 16x9 HDTV Monitor with Integrated DVD
Integrated DVD Player
AVR™ (Accurate Visual Reality) Picture Projection System
Progressive Scan
3D Y/C Digital Frame Comb Filter
CinemaScreen™ Floating Picture Screen
Dual HD Component Inputs (SYNCROSCAN™)
DVI Input with HDCP - New Connectivity
Specifications:

PICTURE
Screen Size - diagonal (inch): 52
Category: HDTV Monitor with DVD
Aspect Ratio: 16x9
CRT / Light System: AVR™ (Accurate Visual Reality)
Hybrid Lens System: AVR™ 4-Element
Color-Corrected C Elements
Dynamic Focus
Convergence: Intellifocus™ Digital Auto
1st Surface Reflective Mirror
Screen Type: High Gain, High-Resolution
Protective Shield
Video Noise Reduction: Adaptive
Progressive Scan
Scan Rate Converter
Comb Filter: 3D Y/C Digital Frame
3:2 Pull Down
Adjustable Color Temperature
Auto Color Balance (AKB)
Dynamic Color Stretch Circuitry
Scan Velocity Modulation - SVM
Contrast Expand (B&W Stretch): Low/Med/High
Format Control: Zoom (6 Modes)
Automatic Letterbox Detection
Picture Presets: 6+Personal
Viewing Angle: 160 degrees
Horiz Resolution (Picture Width): 1200
Picture Power (watts): 42
Wide Band Video Amplifier
SOUND
Sound Type: Broadcast Stereo w/dbx* Noise Reduction
Second Audio Program (SAP)
3D Audio Surround Processor: Virtual Dolby®
Tone Control: 5-Band Graphic Equalizer
Balance Control
Front Speakers (number): 4 - 2 Tweeters, 2 Mid-Range
Fully Enclosed Speaker System
Total Watts: 20
Channels/Watts: 2 Channels, 10 Watts Per
Sound Logic™ Audio Leveler
Sound Presets: 7 Modes + Personal
Headphone Adjustments
Dolby® Digital Pass-Through: From DVD
RECEPTION
Tuning Capability: NTSC 2-Tuner
Digital Cable Capatibility: YPrPb/DVI*
HD Ready
CONVENIENCE
Interactive Set-up with Menus
Power ON Indicator: Blue LED
Auto Channel Search
Multilingual On-Screen Displays: English/French/Spanish
One Button Launch for Inputs: Auto Tune
ENERGY STAR® Qualified
Channel Labeling
Commercial Skip: Skip to POP
Parental Control (V-Chip)
Picture Reset
Picture-in-Picture: 2-Tuner with POP
Picture Freeze
Picture Memory Presets for Video Inputs
Timers: Clock/Sleep/Turn-On
REAR CONNECTORS
RF Input (Antenna): 1
Audio/Video Inputs (Composite): 2 Left and Right Audio, 2 Video
S-Video Input: 2 - Auto-Detectible
Component Video Input (YPrPb): 2 - SYNCROSCAN™
DVI-HDCP: Digital Visual Interface: 1 DVI-HDTV
Sub Woofer Output: RCA Phono
Audio Outputs (Left and Right): 2 Sets - Variable & Fixed
A/V Outputs (Composite): 1 Set - L&R Audio + Video
DVD A/V Outputs: SP-DIF, Left + Right Audio, Video, S-Video
Audio Output (Coaxial/Optical): SP-DIF From DVD
Amplified Speaker Outputs: L & R Front or Surround
Gold Jacks
FRONT CONNECTORS
Audio/Video Inputs (Composite): 1 Left and Right Audio, 1 Video
S-Video Input: 1 - Auto-Detectible
Headphone Jack: 3.5mm Stereo
SPECIFICATIONS
Color, Overall (Screen Frame for PTVs): Gloss Black
Color - Center Panel (PTVs): Brushed Anodized Aluminum
Color - Speaker Grill (PTVs): Black
Color - Base Board (Toe Plate) (PTVs): Black
Color - Back: Cool Gray
Product Size (WxHxD) inches: 48 3/4 x 51 3/4 x 22 3/4
Weight: Product lbs: 153.1
REMOTE CONTROL
Model Number: RCR160TALM1
Type: Universal Partially Backlit
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Instruction Book Languages: English/French
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Component Cabinet: RAV100SS
DVD CAPABILITIES
Compatible with Audio CDs
CD-R/MP3 Playback*
CD Format Compatibility: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD+RW
DVD Format Compatibility: DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW
Progressive Scan Picture
Screen Format Selection: 4x3 and 16x9
Frame-by-Frame Advance
Intelliseek® Scan Modes: 3x, 6x, 15x, 30x, 60x
Slow Motion Speeds: 1/2x, 1/6x, 1/12x
Multi-Zoom Function: 1.5x, 2x, 4x
FOOTNOTES
* - DVI - Assumes cable companies will use these standard connections for transferring the output of the box to the display device.
* - CD-R/MP3 - Disk must be finalized or closed.

 

[ShaunLB]

Congrats on your new purchase. I recently purchased a 36inch RCA and am very pleased with it. Like you, I was almost driven away by the bad reviews/comments I've heard about RCA lately, but after a number of nice discounts and a practically free 3 year full warranty, I went for it. Been working great, I agree with you about the Scenium...very nice picture. Enjoy.

 

[david kennedy]

I have an RCA 61 inch widescreen and i must admit the picture is stunning. I also looked at both L.O.T.R movies and those have been my best movie experiance Matrix Reloaded and Attack of the Clones came a close second. I have heard things about the quality of RCA and i am in the process of getting mine repaired now. But the repairmen who is servicing mine said he sees all the brands going into the shop and you have covered yourself with the warranty and hopefully you won't have to use it. Anyway enjoy that tv.

 

[RichardFlores]

hey david k.. why is your's in the shop? did the picture quality go bad? did you have warranty? if now how much are you paying for what went wrong?

 

[david kennedy]

Well first off the good news it is still uner warranty. The problem was that the power source went out.

 

[TomCeckitti]

hello guys, im new to the forums here and new to Home theater also. im in the process of building a dedicated room for my HT. i also have a D52W136D. so far i love it. great picture and features. are there any tips or advice to keep it running in tip top form?

 

[TomCeckitti]

hello guys, im new to the forums here and new to Home theater also. im in the process of building a dedicated room for my HT. i also have a D52W136D. so far i love it. great picture and features. are there any tips or advice to keep it running in tip top form?

 

[StephenHa]

hey I like this thread, I have been contacted by an rca rep to carry those sets I like the feedback about liking them

 

[StephenHa]

hey I like this thread, I have been contacted by an rca rep to carry those sets I like the feedback about liking them

 

[Stephen Hopkins]

I had a D52W20 for awhile and for the money it was a great set. I sold it to my brother to go FP but I would still be happy w/ it if i still had it today. My only issue was the lack of 720p support, an issue that extends all the way up to the RCA DLP sets (a big problem for them since their native reolution is 720p).

One thing about the built in DVD on that set, I don't think it's prgoressive scan. I remember reading this elsewhere and thinking it was odd.

One feature I really like on the Scenium line that my non-scenium model didn't have was a built in internet browser for those w/ broadband. This coupled w/ the split screen function could be very useful.

 

[Stephen Hopkins]

I had a D52W20 for awhile and for the money it was a great set. I sold it to my brother to go FP but I would still be happy w/ it if i still had it today. My only issue was the lack of 720p support, an issue that extends all the way up to the RCA DLP sets (a big problem for them since their native reolution is 720p).

One thing about the built in DVD on that set, I don't think it's prgoressive scan. I remember reading this elsewhere and thinking it was odd.

One feature I really like on the Scenium line that my non-scenium model didn't have was a built in internet browser for those w/ broadband. This coupled w/ the split screen function could be very useful.