Pioneer PRO-1140HD

Description: The Pioneer PRO-1140HD is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,000.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has two tuners, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.(Having two tuners comes in handy when you want to view two broadcasts at once, using PIP.)Also, this TV only has 9 pin D-Sub, 19 pin HDMI type A, RJ-45, 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 4 pin USB type B, and RCA phono x 3 connector type, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog television when connected 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: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Made for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: In general, this TV has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Pioneer North America
• Part Number: PRO-1140HD

• General

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

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1365 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Widescreen Modes Full, Wide, Zoom, Cinema, Conventional 4:3
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 160 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 160 degrees
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
• Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Movie/Game/User/PURE

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Multi-channel Preview Split screen, Picture-in-picture (PIP)
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-125, Cable:1-135, Cable:2-135

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480p, 720p, 1080p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 720 x 400, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
• Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
• Program Guide Features On screen TV guide
• Parental Channel Lock Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Detachable - 13 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects SRS WOW, TruBass, SRS Focus, Bass Boost
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Sound mode
• External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total) 26 Watt
• Additional Features Detachable speakers

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type B ) - Side, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x G-Link Interface - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Speakers output ( Click-fit x 2 ) - Rear
• Slot Provided 1 x CableCARD
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Network & Internet Multimedia

• Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
• Connectivity Wired
• Connectivity Protocols IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), IEEE 802.3u (Fast Ethernet)
• Supported Audio Formats AAC, AC3, MP3, WAV, WMA
• Supported Video Formats WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
• Supported Pictures Formats BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, TIFF

• Memory Card Reader

• USB Port Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices DVR, VCR, Cable box, DVD player, Satellite TV system
• Features Multi-brand compatibility

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 26 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 355 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details Parts and labor - 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