LG 60PC1D

Description: The LG 60PC1D is a 60-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,035.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a 60-inch screen size, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced TVs.In fact, the average cost of a product with this large a screen size is $3,985.Also, this TV only has mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 19 pin HDMI type A, 9 pin D-Sub, RCA phono x 2, RCA phono x 3, and 4 pin mini-DIN connector type, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit 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 unit 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: Made for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: In general, this TV's features are in line with its price.

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• Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.
• Part Number: LG 60PC1D

• General

• Product type Plasma TV
• Diagonal Size 60 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 60.6 in x 4.7 in x 38.5 in x 137.3 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 7000:1
• Color Depth Up to 1.07 billion colors
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Viewing Angle 160 degrees
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
• V-Chip Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Sound Effects 3D Surround
• Audio Controls Sound mode
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio output - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Network & Internet Multimedia

• Supported Video Formats MPEG-2

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices TV

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Weight (Shipping) 189.2 lbs

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

LG Electronics U.S.A.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.lge.com