Sony FWD-50PX3 (black)

Description: This version of the Sony FWD-50PX3 is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,290.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when connected to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set 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: A plasma TV, suited for home entertainment.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of plasma televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit more -- in fact around $1,915.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: FWD50PX3/B

• General

• Product type Plasma panel
• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Enclosure Color Black

• Display

• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1365 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 15000:1
• Color Depth Up to 1.07 billion colors
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm/Neutral/Cool)
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Max V-Sync Rate 120 Hz
• Max H-Sync Rate 110 KHz
• Display Menu Language Dutch, French, Chinese, English, Italian, Spanish, Japanese
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• Picture Adjustment Vivid/Standard/Custom

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty No tuner

• Video Features

• Video Interface S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals PAL, NTSC, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, SECAM, NTSC4.43
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total) 14 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x DVI-HDCP, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2 x Control S, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN )
• Slot Provided 2 x Expansion slot
• PC Interface DVI, VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Operational 440 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 2 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years, Limited warranty - Plasma display - 1 year

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 55.1 in
• Depth (Shipping) 14.4 in
• Height (Shipping) 37.8 in
• Weight (Shipping) 114.6 lbs

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1

Sony

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790