LG 50PY3D

Description: The LG 50PY3D is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,070.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a USB, serial, remote control, VGA input, digital audio output (optical), digital audio output (coaxial), audio line-in, HD component input, audio line-out, S-Video input, composite video/audio input, and HDMI connections type, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this TV set can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A plasma TV, suited for home entertainment.

Value: In general, this TV's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
• Part Number: 50PY3D

• General

• Product type Plasma TV
• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 53.5 in x 3.8 in x 32.3 in
• Enclosure Color Black

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 1000 cd/m2
• Widescreen Modes 16:9, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Normal/Cool/Warm/User)
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Dynamic/Standard/Mild/User1/User2

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 1080p
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
• Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Balance control, Bass & treble control, Auto volume adjustment

• Connections

• Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Serial - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Memory Card Reader

• USB Port Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Features Multi-brand compatibility

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• 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

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  LG 50PY3D

  Price: $989.00 - $1,399.99

  Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

  Specs: Plasma TV, 50 in, 1000 cd/m2, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

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  LG 60PY3D

  Price: $4,995.00

  Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

  Specs: Plasma TV, 60 in, 1000 cd/m2, 3000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9, Black

LG Electronics U.S.A.

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• Website: http://us.lge.com/