How do you rate NuVision’s Lucidium FX5LS Series LCDs?
I’d give it a 9.5 out of 10. The quality has been very good, especially as it relates to performance.
For what types of installations is this series of panels best suited?
Pretty much all applications, installation wise. They really look good above fireplaces.
Describe the feature set of the product.
The feature set is very good. It has very intuitive menus.
What features would you like to see changed or added?
None at the moment.
PRODUCT SPECS
Edge-Lite LED, 120HZ 1080p Deep Black LCD
Processor/Format Conversion: NiDO IV Full 10-Bit
Noise Reduction: Motion Adaptive, User Selectable
Film Cadence Detection: Automatic 3:2, 2:2, and 5:5
Feature Edge Correction
Includes four rear HDMI 1.3 ports
Integrates via NuControl (RJ-45/IR passthrough/iput (with and without carrier), RS232C (bi-directional, w/polling), discrete IR input/format/on/off codes
All FX5 sets come with NuVision’s own FX5 and FFM technologies
FX5 eliminates the need for the 3:2 pull down algorithm found in 60Hz displays, by recreating each frame five times, thus utilizing the 120Hz and high refresh rate of the panels
FFM helps create flicker-free fast sports and motion sequences by comparing two consecutive frames and generating additional interpolated frames
Both functions can be shut off completely to control any latency issues that may occur
The Series comes with a full, two-year manufacturer’s warranty on all parts and labor.
Available in 40-, 46-, and 55-inch screen sizes
THE REVIEWER...
Larry Marcus is president of Paragon Sight and Sound in Ann Arbor, Michigan (734.662.3595; www.paragonsns. com) has been involved with the AV industry since he was a boy. His love for both the hobby and the industry took off at age 12 when he received his first all-in-one player. Marcus also worked in the AV industry while in college and graduate school. He practiced law for eight years (two as a prosecutor in Lucas County, Ohio), and spent another eight years in the store fixture business. During this time he stayed current with audiovideo technologies. Marcus achieved his dream of a successful business model and love for the AV industry in 1997 when he purchased Paragon Sight and Sound. He considers his specialty, “combining great surround sound/home theater installations with great sound and picture.”
IN HIS OWN WORDS...
When asked what he finds most exciting about being a custom installation dealer, Marcus said, “Really, quite simple, seeing the customer smile when you have delivered their dream system and it exceeds their expectation.”