Pioneer 42" PDP-42A3HD Plasma TV Review
Summary
- Product Name: PDP-42A3HD plasma TV
- Manufacturer: Pioneer
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- Value Rating:


- Review Date: March 14, 2006 19:00
- MSRP: $ 2499
- Specifications
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High Definition / XGA Resolution (1,024 x 768p)
42" Diagonal /16:9 Wide-Screen Aspect Ratio
PANEL TECHNOLOGY
Encased Cell Structure
VIDEO PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
- Video Noise Reduction System
- Color Temperature Control
- AV Selection Memory: Standard, Dynamic,
Movie, Game, USER Preset
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
- Built-in TV Tuners for receiving over-the-air
High Definition and Standard Definition
Broadcasts. (Over-the-Air Antenna not
included).
- NTSC Tuner and ATSC Tuner
- Picture-in-Picture mode and Swap Function
to meet customer operation preferences
- Aspect Ratio Control: Wide, Zoom, Cinema,
Full, 4:3
- Full Function Remote Control
OTHER
- Table Top Stand (included)
SOUND TECHNOLOGY
- 10 watt x 2 Stereo Amplifier with built-in Stereo
Speakers
- SRS TrueSurroundXT Surround Sound
VERSITILE VIDEO AND AUDO CONNECTIVITY
Inputs
- Antenna x 2 (F-Type Connection)
- HDMI (with HDCP) x 1 with composite L/R
Audio
- Composite or S-Video x 3 (Selectable) with
composite L/R Audio
- Component Video x 2 with composite L/R
Audio
- SPDIF Digital Audio x 1 (Dolby* Digital / PCM)
Outputs
- Composite Video x 1 with composite L/R Audio
DIMENSIONS(W x H x D)
Without Stand: 48.6" x 26.5" x 4.7"
With Stand: 48.6" x 27.5" x 9.9"
WEIGHT:
Without Stand: 77 lbs.
With Stand: 89.1 lbs.
Pros
- Super slim display
- Excellent quality and "bang for the buck"
- High measured ANSI contrast ratio
- ATSC and NTSC tuners
Cons
- "S-curve" gamma with crushed blacks
- Intrusive orbital screen saver on by default
- Limited color temperature controls
- Limited picture controls in user menu
- Flimsy, extraneous remote control cover
