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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
Part number: 50PG60
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Product Summary
LG 50PG60
price range: $1,899.00 - $2,499.95
Although its THX mode isn't as accurate as we'd like to see, the LG 50PG60 50-inch plasma TV still delivers a good picture.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
- Part Number: 50PG60
General
- Product Type 50 in Plasma TV
- TV Tuner 1x analog, 1x digital
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Dimensions Without stand
- Width 48.8 in
- Depth 3.1 in
- Height 31.2 in
- Weight 87.5 lbs
- Enclosure Color Gloss piano black
Display
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 1000 cd/m2
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Backlight Life 100,000 hour(s)
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm/Medium/Cool)
- Picture Adjustment Cinema/Sports/Game
- Additional Features V-Chip, MP3 playback, On-screen menu, Channel labeling, Parental control, JPEG photo playback, XD Engine technology, Video noise reduction, 3:2 pull down compensation, Digital MPEG Noise Reduction Circuit
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Reception System NTSC-M
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Channel Coverage DTV:2-69, VHF:2-13, DTV:1-135, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-135
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 400 mm
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 540 Watt
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Plasma display - 2 years
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48.8 in x 3.1 in x 31.2 in x 87.5 lbs, Panel with stand - 48.8 in x 14.3 in x 33.4 in x 96.3 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 52.4 in
- Depth (Shipping) 18.1 in
- Height (Shipping) 39.8 in
- Weight (Shipping) 114 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 401.02 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 329.92 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 244.56 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.04 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 87.53 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 5.5
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
Product series
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Price: $1,899.00 - $2,499.95
Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1000 cd/m2, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Gloss piano black
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Price: $2,899.00 - $3,799.95
Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
Specs: Plasma TV, 60 in, 1000 cd/m2, 30000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Gloss piano black


