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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Product Specifications:
Product Description:
Pioneer PRO 1140HD - 50 in Plasma TV
Product Type:
Plasma TV
Diagonal Size:
50 in - Widescreen
Dimensions (WxDxH):
48 in x 4.5 in x 28.2 in - Without stand
Weight:
75.6 lbs
Digital Television Certification:
HDTV
Resolution:
1365 x 768
Display Format:
720p
Input Video Formats:
480p
,
720p
,
1080p
PC Interface:
VGA (HD-15)
HDCP Compatible:
Yes
Technology:
Plasma (PDP)
Progressive Scan:
Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Image Aspect Ratio:
16:9
Digital TV Tuner:
QAM
,
ATSC
Analog TV Tuner:
NTSC
Multi-channel Preview:
Split screen
,
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Analog Video Format:
NTSC
Additional Features:
On-screen menu
,
Parental control
,
Video noise reduction
,
Color Transient Improvement (CTI)
Sound Output Mode:
Stereo
Speaker System:
2 speakers
Sound Effects:
SRS WOW
,
TruBass
,
SRS Focus
,
Bass Boost
Stereo Reception System:
MTS
VCR:
None
DVD:
None
USB Port:
Yes
Radio:
None
Remote Control:
Universal remote control - Infrared
Power:
AC 120 V
Battery:
None