Description: The Pioneer PDP-5045HD is a 50-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is expensive at around $6,000.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a composite video/audio output, audio line-in, HDMI, SPDIF output, VGA input, S-Video output, S-Video input, composite video/audio input, RF output, RF input, component video input, and IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) connections type, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.In addition, this TV supports multi-channel viewing (PIP), note: a single-tuner PIP TV requires an external signal source such as a VCR, DVD player, or a cable box with composite video outputs.This unit 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 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: A plasma TV, suited for home entertainment.

Value: Overall, this TV's price seems hard to justify, with respect to its features.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read DPR editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, DPR encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

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• Manufacturer: Pioneer


• Part Number:PDP-5045HD

General

• Product Type 50 in Plasma TV
• Combined with External media receiver
• Series PureVision
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• Video Interface HDMI , S-Video , Component , Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• Width 50 in
• Depth 3.9 in
• Height 29 in
• Weight 83.8 lbs

Display

• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Technology Plasma (PDP)


• Resolution 1280 x 768
• Display Format 720p


• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9


• Brightness (cd/m2) 1000 cd/m2


• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Additional Features Split screen , Video noise reduction , All-format ATSC decoder

TV Tuner

• Multi-channel Preview Split screen , Picture-in-picture (PIP)

Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Speakers Included 2 speakers


• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Detachable

Connections

• Connector Type 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ) - Rear (media receiver) , 1 x Component video input ( BNC x 3 ) - Front (media receiver) , 2 x RF input - Rear (media receiver) , 1 x RF output - Rear (media receiver) , 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front (media receiver) , 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear (media receiver) , 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front (media receiver) , 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear (media receiver) , 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear (media receiver) , 2 x Component video input ( BNC x 3 ) - Rear (media receiver) , 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Front (media receiver) , 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear (media receiver) , 2 x HDMI - Rear (media receiver) , 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front (media receiver) , 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear (media receiver) , 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear (media receiver)

Miscellaneous

• Antenna None
• Included Accessories Plasma TV stand

Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Battery None

Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year