LG 50PM1M

Description: The LG 50PM1M is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,420.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a composite video/audio output, S-Video input, composite video input, HD component input, speakers output, variable audio output, VGA output, VGA input, audio line-in, remote control, HDMI, and serial connections type, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.This set can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: A plasma TV, suited for home entertainment.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of plasma televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit more -- in fact around $1,915.

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• Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
• Part Number: 50PM1M

• General

• Product type Plasma panel
• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Enclosure Color Black

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 5000:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 1500 cd/m2
• Widescreen Modes 16:9, Full, Wide, Zoom, Normal, Spectacle
• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Normal/Cool/Warm/User)
• Viewing Angle 160 degrees
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty No tuner

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects BBE, SRS TruSurround
• Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
• External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total) 30 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x VGA output ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Variable audio output ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Speakers output ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 2 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

LG Electronics U.S.A.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://us.lge.com/