Pioneer PDP-5045HD

Description: The Pioneer PDP-5045HD is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,500.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a composite video/audio output, audio line-in, HDMI, SPDIF output, VGA input, S-Video output, S-Video input, composite video/audio input, RF output, RF input, component video input, and IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) connections type, which is somewhat more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.In addition, this TV has Picture-In-Picture, note: a single-tuner PIP TV requires an external signal source such as a VCR, DVD player, or a cable box with composite video outputs.This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when hooked up 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: 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.However, the average price of plasma televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit less -- right around $1,915.

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• Manufacturer: Pioneer North America
• Part Number: PDP-5045HD

• General

• Series PureVision
• Product type Plasma TV
• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1280 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)

• TV Tuner

• Multi-channel Preview Split screen, Picture-in-picture (PIP)

• Video Features

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

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Detachable
• Sound Output Mode Stereo

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ) - Rear (media receiver), 1 x Component video input ( BNC x 3 ) - Front (media receiver), 2 x RF input - Rear (media receiver), 1 x RF output - Rear (media receiver), 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front (media receiver), 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear (media receiver), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front (media receiver), 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear (media receiver), 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear (media receiver), 2 x Component video input ( BNC x 3 ) - Rear (media receiver), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Front (media receiver), 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear (media receiver), 2 x HDMI - Rear (media receiver), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front (media receiver), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear (media receiver), 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear (media receiver)
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Plasma TV stand

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Pioneer North America

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/
• Address: 2265 E. 220th St.
  Long Beach, CA 90810, , .
• Phone: 310/952-2111