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Pioneer Kuro PRO-1540HD comparison

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Price $4,995.00 to $5,000.00 $4,492.00 to $4,575.00 Check Prices $3,849.00 to $4,499.99 $1,797.00 to $2,099.98
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Release date August 01, 2008 October 01, 2009 May 15, 2009
The Bottom Line CNET did not review the Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-151FD, but we did review a smaller model in the same series. The Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD represents the pinnacle of flat-panel HDTV picture quality. It costs a mint, but Samsung's local dimming, LED-based UNB8500 series delivers the best picture quality of any LCD we've tested. The high-end Panasonic TC-PV10 series of plasmas delivers the overall best picture quality of any flat-panel HDTV we've tested so far this year.
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Features
Sound EffectsSRS WOW
TruBass
SRS Focus
Bass Boost
SRS WOW
TruBass
SRS Focus
SRS WOW
TruBass
SRS Focus
SRS TruSurround HD
BBE ViVA HD3D
Input Video Formats480i
480p
720p
1080i
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
480i
480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Info unavailable480p
720p
1080i
1080p
Supported Flash Memory CardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSD Memory Card
Multi-channel PreviewSplit screen
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-side-picture (PSP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Picture-side-picture (PSP)
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableNTSC
Weight113.5 lbs
134.9 lbs
88 lbs
77.6 lbs
79.4 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable16:9
Digital TV TunerQAM
ATSC
ATSC
ATSC
Info unavailableQAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports Qty2
4
4
4
Info unavailable
USB PortYes , 1 port(s)
1 port(s)
1 port(s)
Yes , 2 port(s)
Info unavailable
24p TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1080 24p Real Movie
Resolution1365 x 768
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Motion Enhancement TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAuto Motion Plus 240Hz
600Hz sub-field driving
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Stereo
Speaker System2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
2 speakers
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailable
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailable
MPEG DecoderMPEG-2
MPEG-4
MPEG-4
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
TV TunerInfo unavailable1x analog
1x digital
1x analog
1x digital
Info unavailable1x analog
1x digital
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableMTS
Info unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
None
Dimensions (WxDxH)57.9 in x 4.6 in x 34.6 in - Without stand
66.1 in x 3.7 in x 34.5 in - With stand and speakers
56.7 in x 3.7 in x 28.5 in - With stand and speakers
52 in x 12.1 in x 34 in - With stand
48.8 in x 15.8 in x 32.2 in - With stand
PowerAC 120 V
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableAC 120 V
BatteryNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
Remote ControlUniversal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
None
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal Size60 in - Widescreen
60 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
55 in - Widescreen
50 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableCrystal emissive layer
Still picture capability
Room light sensor
Microsoft PlaysForSure protected content
Crystal emissive layer
Still picture capability
Room light sensor
Microsoft PlaysForSure protected content
Ultra clear panel
Auto Motion Plus frame interpolation technology
Screen coating filter
Viera image viewer
Viera Link
Viera Cast
Motion pattern noise reduction
Display Format720p
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
1080p (FullHD)
LCD Backlight TechnologyInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableLED Backlight technology
Info unavailable
PC InterfaceVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceHDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRNone
None
None
Info unavailableNone
Product DescriptionPioneer PRO 1540HD - 60 in Plasma TV
Pioneer PRO 151FD - 60 in Plasma TV
Pioneer PRO 111FD - 50 in Plasma TV
Samsung UN55B8500 - 55 in LCD TV
Panasonic TC P50V10 - 50 in Plasma TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV with Built-in network media player
Plasma TV with Built-in network media player
LCD TV
Plasma TV
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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