CNET Editor's rating: 8.4 out of 10
Reviewed by
David Katzmaier
Review date: 7/18/08
The good: Produces the deepest shade of black of any big-screen display we've tested; accurate color decoding; dejudder processing option; 72Hz mode for 1080p/24 sources works well; superb antireflective screen; streams photo, music, and video files over home network; fine connectivity with four HDMI and one PC input.
The bad: Expensive; inaccurate primary colors; lacks advanced picture controls; frame causes minor reflections.
The bottom line: Best-in-class black levels and excellent all-around performance places the Pioneer PDP-5020FD near the top of the picture quality heap, but it will cost you.
9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Amazing Picture!
Note: I did basic calibration of my picture using "MOVIE" mode and a calibration DVD. My settings... Read more
by azjazz (see profile) -
August 25, 2008
Manufacturer:
Pioneer North America
Part number: PDP-5020FD
General
Product Type
50 in Plasma TV
Combined with
Built-in network media player
Series
KURO
Digital Television Certification
HDTV
TV Tuner
2x analog,
1x digital
Video Interface
HDMI,
S-Video,
Component,
Composite
PC Interface
VGA (HD-15)
HDCP Compatible
Yes
Dimensions
With stand
Width
48.4 in
Depth
3.7 in
Height
31.6 in
Weight
86 lbs
Display
Diagonal Size
50 in - Widescreen
Technology
Plasma (PDP)
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Display Format
1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio
16:9
Progressive Scan
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Widescreen Modes
Full,
Wide,
Zoom,
Cinema,
Dot by Dot,
Conventional 4:3
Display Menu Language
French,
English,
Spanish
Comb Filter
3D digital
V-Chip Control
Yes
Color Temperature Control
Yes (High/Mid/Low)
Picture Adjustment
Optimum/Dynamic/Standard/Movie/Game/User
Additional Features
Gamma correction,
Black level expander,
Video noise reduction,
3:2 pull down compensation,
3:3 pull down compensation,
Color Transient Improvement (CTI)
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