Pioneer PRO-1410HD

Description: The Pioneer PRO-1410HD is a 61-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is expensive at around $5,000.In general, a liquid plasma display can provide more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a 61-inch screen size.This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)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: Made for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: In general, this TV's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

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• Manufacturer: Pioneer North America
• Part Number: PRO-1410HD

• General

• Series Elite PureVision
• Product type Plasma panel
• Diagonal Size 61 in - Widescreen

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1365 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Color Temperature Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty No tuner

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HD component video / RGB input ( BNC x 5 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, Audio input - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 2 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 2 years

Pioneer North America

Manufacturer profile

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