Marantz HD6400W

[markesq]

I am looking at a refurbished Marantz HD6400W. Comes with 1 year parts and labor and the option to buy an extended warranty.

I am having a hard time finding any info out on the set. All I know is that it retailed for between $9,000 and $12,000.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.

[markesq]

Is there no one familiar with this set? or the line?

[markesq]

Still nobody? No comments??

[57U]

I don't recall a single Marantz TV post on this forum, but I could be wrong. You could try a search. I don't even recall much on Marantz audio - they used to be quite good in the 70's... (remember the famous thumbwheel)

[markesq]

I checked the search engine, only came up with a couple. I will post the specs and hopefully garner some comments.

[markesq]

Here are the specs. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks.


The Marantz HD6400 HDTV-Ready Rear Projection Television is a state-of-the-art 64-inch widescreen (16:9) television that delivers spectacular high-definition picture quality by implementing 9-inch CRT’s with a superior digital comb filter, first surface mirror, and high resolution screen assembly. The HD6400 is compatible with DTV set-top tuners and can display ALL ATSC digital TV formats including 480i, 480p, and 1080i up to a full 1920 by 1080 interlaced TV image - the highest HDTV resolution available. The HD6400 incorporates the most advanced digital video technologies and premium quality optics to provide unsurpassed image quality, and can accommodate any analog or digital video source including the VGA/SVGA output from a computer. The Marantz HD6400 offers a host of performance and convenience features that make it the ideal big-screen TV for a high-end home theater entertainment system. Remote operation of the HD6400 is just a fingertip away with inclusion of the award-winning RC5000i Touchscreen Programmable Universal Remote Control.


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- DETAILED SPECS -



High Definition Digital A 1920x1080 interlaced image is achieved by combining special display tubes, lenses, and a fine-pitched screen for superior image performance. Marantz has maximized the potential of rear projection display optics to achieve nothing short of the finest picture possible.

64" Widescreen Display with Five Format Conversion Modes Panoramic 16:9 image ratio. Video format conversion modes include 4:3, 16:9, Panoramic 16:9, and Movie Expand 16:9.

9" CRTs Using high-resolution phosphors and a tighter beam spot, these monochrome picture tubes with large-diameter lenses offer a sharper picture than ever before.

Marantz PixelMax System High Definition broadcasting, DVD media and other digital advances enable amazing improvements in the resolution and quality of television inputs and demand corresponding advances in display technology. The Marantz PixelMax system answers this demand with cutting edge optical technology, including improved CRTs, three element lenses, first surface mirrors, fine pitched lenticular screens, and line doubling circuitry. Marantz high performance CRTs now feature an enhanced green phosphor, which creates deeper, more natural colors and reduces image persistence and flicker. Three element lenses work in concert with each CRT to improve focus and correct optical errors, removing distortion and creating a crisp picture all the way to the edge of the screen. The first-surface mirror helps eliminate light refraction, ensuring that more of the television picture is reflected to where it should be – the viewing screen. The newly designed lenticular screen has nearly one-third finer pitch (.515mm) than traditional screens (.72mm). Finer pitch improves light diffusion and reduces ambient light interference, resulting in a superwide 160-degree viewing angle and greatly improved image contrast. The Genesis line doubler and video processor converts standard-definition interlaced signals into smooth progressive output, ensuring a clean and stable image. The chip also transforms video input into the viewing format you choose, whether widescreen or conventional 4:3. The television picture we see is only as sharp and brilliant as the optics that create it, no matter how sophisticated the input source. With 1500 lines of horizontal resolution, Marantz’s cutting edge PixelMax technology takes high definition to the max – a truly fantastic 1,620,000 pixels. *

Removable Protective Filter provides substantial increase in visual contrast and prevents serious accidental damage to the delicate front lenticular screen.

Maximum Display Resolution 1920 x 1080i

First-Surface Mirror A front silvered imaging mirror eliminates slight refraction, delivering virtually all of the light created in the optics bed directly to the viewing screen. CONVENIENCE FEATURES-

TOUCHSCREEN RC500i Remote Control This stylish, universal, learning remote controls virtually all IR devices, learns new commands as your system expands, and can be customized according to personal preferences. Featuring a large LCD backlit touch-screen, the remote gives you easy access to all key features.

Advanced Connectivity Connections for external sources and home theater equipment provide the ultimate in flexibility. In addition to separate antenna inputs, connections include inputs formatted for DVD, high definition video, left/right audio, sic channel audio, and VGA. A side jack panel provides easy access for audio or video input from camcorders or other video equipment.

Automatic Phosphor Aging Compensation – APAC Non-moving images can be bad for a television screen. If a video image remains stationary, it can eventually leave a permanent after-image on the screen. The elevated operating temperature of projection tubes and the stationary black bars which outline standard 4:3 programming on a widescreen TV compound this problem. Now, Marantz has found a way to combat this problem through APAC technology. Periodically, APAC automatically shifts your television picture in very small increments, but increments large enough to minimize permanent image retention.

Guide Plus+ GOLD Electronic Program Guide Hi-tech software that captures and automatically downloads advanced programming information for all television program listings, plot descriptions, ratings, artist names, and program length. The featured channel window displays the current channel or locks in a select channel. Other features include one touch record, one touch scheduling, direct tune, sort-by-theme, and news guide. * Dual Tuner PIP Enjoy all the benefits of AutoWindowTM PIP without a VCR. You can tune to your favorite show with tuner one, for example, while scanning other channels with tuner two in the PIP window. The A/V inputs are also available as PIP sources so all functions of standard PIP are still accessible.

High Definition Component and RGB Inputs Supports HD video input for superb color purity, crisp color detail, and reduced color noise - Includes separate gold-plated phono inputs for Y, Pb, Pr, horizontal sync and vertical sync plus (S)VGA DB15 Inputs.

VGA/SVGA inputs

Side A/V jacks with S-Video

Three S-Video jacks





ADDITIONAL FEATURES





160 degree Wide-Angle Screen

550 Foot Lamberts Peak Brightness.

181-Total Channel Capability.

Clear View Video Noise Reduction

Random Channel Access

Programmable Scan Tuning

OnScreen Clock with Sleep Timer. Correct digital on-screen time display at your fingertips. Sleep Timer automatically turns set off at a preset time of up to 120 minutes, programmed in 15-minute increments.

Auto Programming automatically scans all available channels from regular antenna or cable and programs only active broadcast stations into memory.

Channel Edit lets you add or delete channels from the sequential tuning cycle for a customized list of channels you want to watch. Editing makes it easy to limit or expand the number of channels available to suit your preference.

Cable/Normal Select

Total Remote Menu Format Tuning with Multicolor On-screen Graphics.

4-way Cursor Directional Control.

One-button Picture Reset

Status Recall

Mono/Stereo/SAP Select

Cable/Normal Select AUDIO FEATURES-

25-watt dbx Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System Built-in stereo sound system includes MTS/SAP decoder, dbx noise reduction to eliminate hiss and high-frequency interference.

Auto Leveling

Two 6" woofers

Two 2" tweeters

Subwoofer output Center Channel Input Since it contains vocal and "steering" information, the center channel is vitally important to overall performance of any large screen in a home theater system. With standard clip-on style speaker connectors, our center channel input simplifies connection of Dolby Pro Logic surround sound equipment for optimal home theater enjoyment.



SIZE- 62.4" W x 63.7" H x 27.6" D WT.- 335.0 lbs.

WARRANTY - In-home 1 Year Parts & Labor



Warranty - 1 Year Parts and Labor

[markesq]

Any input? Would any one buy or not buy?

[spaceman_spiff]

IMHO
Cons:
This TV doesnt accept 720p. Which could be a major concern if you are a avid gamer ?
If I were in the market for HDTV today, I would definitely want DVI connectivity. Most TVs today come with that.

Pros:
-9" CRT - Can be found in high end flagship TVs.
-Genesis chip - Can be found in better DVD players.
-APAC - Good to have if you want to watch unstretched formats like 4:3 and have static images while playing games. I am not sure how well this works though. It says it helps to minimize burn in.
-Fine pitch screen
- VGA/SVGA inputs
- Great remote, for the price you are paying, it might justify that.

Also I didnt see this particular model on Marantz website, is this a older model.

One thing you might want to do is compare it to flagship sets of all the major manufacturers such as Pioneer Elite, Mistubishi, Hitachi, Toshiba etc.

And if you are going to buy it for some where close to $9k, then toshiba LCOS tvs might be worth a look.

[markesq]

I am buying the TV refurbished. 1 year parts and labor, for $2500 inlcuding shipping. Is it a good deal??

[57U]

If you're buying it from a "reputable" place, with a good warranty, it's probably a "deal". Make sure it doesn't have any burn lines - look at a monochromatic signal (white is usually good).

If anything ever goes wrong, it could be expensive to repair... You may wish to consider the extended warranty.

[spaceman_spiff]

Originally posted by 57U
If anything ever goes wrong, it could be expensive to repair... You may wish to consider the extended warranty.
Extended warranty is a good idea if you have decided upon buying it. Just try to get as much information/history about the set you are buying, like what was wrong with it, was it a return or a floor model. Any cosmetic damages or major damages. I would try to avoid floor models unless its the best deal I can get with warranty.
Also some credit cards offer extended warranty if you purchase it with that card. I dont exactly know what they cover.

[markesq]

Supposed to be a Phillips authorized reseller. I am definetely getting the extended warranty.

THis is my first big screen purchase and I wanted to make sure I was getting something that was worth the money.

Of, course, I have not got the tv yet so it could be a scam. To me it sounds to good to be true.

[kevinw]

Marantz is not a common line. You need to check on how easy ist to get repairs if needed. Any service reps in the local area? Is the extended warranty service by Marantz or an outside agency.
Probally a very good TV but being a refurb I would want rock solid proof that I can get service should something go wrong.

Another thing with so few people having experience It will be hard to get Tweak info or tips on how to set up your TV to its performance.

Years ago Marantz and Pioneer were realated but I do not know if this still hold true.

[markesq]

I have done some calling around. The tv. sevice is supposed to be serviced by Phillips. The dealer said there was no cosmetic damage.

Starting to notice that no one has any insight on this line. Even some of the dealers said that they never even seen one from the line. A couple said that had seen one but never sold any. I am hoping it was becuase of the price and not the quality. This board seemed like one of the best places to get some insight.

Thanks for all the help.

[57U]

Perhaps it is a rebranded Phillips TV. I'm not familiar with Phillips' offering, but at least if it were, then you'd be more likely to have a source for parts.

Similar to owning a Peugeot or Renault, but realizing you can get many of the drivetrain parts from Volvo (many years ago when PRV were using the same parts...)

[kevinw]

Marantz site also said be sure to buy from only authorized dealers or the warrenty was not valid.
http://www.marantz.com/hifi/america/

[cpaesq]

I remember wanting to get a marantz hdtv... don't recall the model.

When I looked into it more I noticed that it did not have DVI, nor 720p (problem for me)

I wanted my TV to be as flexable as it could (given the technology is still new and formats are not set in stone yet)

It was pricy... but I could not find one solid reason to pay the extra $$ and get less than I could on an other brand of HDTV.

Let us know what you decide

[markesq]

cpaesq=tax attorney???

I went ahead and purchased the set. Seemed like too good of a deal to pass up. $12k tv for $2500.

Will let everyone know the outcome. Thanks

[cpaesq]

I work in Asset Management Advisory Services. In the "Hedge Fund" world (try to stay away from the "tax" side) :)



I wish you the best of luck with the TV -

I do want to hear from a person who owns one how they are.

[markesq]

The TV is supposed to be delivered today. I will post when it arrives.

[markesq]

ok, here is what has happened. T.V. was delivered. It is huge. Picture is great. However, after first day, I have intermittent blue flash/tint across whole screen. I called the service rep and they are picking it up on Monday to check it out. Anyone have a similar problem:) :( :mad:

[spaceman_spiff]

Keep us posted. Good luck :)

[mhdiab]

Is it just the blue gun that is off? (rptv right?).
That would put a blue tint around the whole screen. Does the tv have an auto-convergance? Shouldn't do the full for some hours, but that might be it - not sure and you might have thought of this already....

[markesq]

Actually this is my first RPTV, so just learning. I did do all the convergance and that did not seem to help. It is a blue tint over the whole screen. It does not come up all the time, and it is a flicker sometimes 15 minutes apart sometimes 2 minutes apart. The service guy is supposed to pick it up Monday. It is supposed to be under warranty. Does this sound like an expensive fix?

[markesq]

Tech came by today. Problem was the same and also had green tint to the picture. He says I need a new digital board.:mad:

He is checking to see if part is available. Good news is that it is under warranty. Bad news is tv might be going back.