Pioneer PDP 507CMX

Description: The Pioneer PDP 507CMX is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,830.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Only has 6 pin mini-DIN, 9 pin D-Sub, click-fit x 2, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 24 pin digital DVI, and 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) connector type, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV 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: Suited 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: Pioneer North America
• Part Number: PDP-507CMX

• General

• Product type Plasma panel
• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1365 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Widescreen Modes 16:9, Full, Conventional 4:3
• Display Menu Language French, German, English, Italian, Spanish

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty No tuner
• Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 400, 720 x 400, 832 x 624, 848 x 480, 852 x 480, 1360 x 768, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA)
• Freeze Memo Yes

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total) 18 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x RGB output ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x DVI-Digital ( 24 pin digital DVI ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Speakers output ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 2 x Remote control ( 6 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear
• PC Interface DVI, VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.8 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 340 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Included Accessories Clamp, Tie clip, Cleaning cloth

Pioneer North America

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/
• Address: 90810, Long Beach, CA. 90810