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Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma Display Review

by Tom Andry last modified December 07, 2007 11:11
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma Display Review

Pioneer PDP-5070HD

Summary

  • Product Name: PDP-5070HD
  • Manufacturer: Pioneer
  • Performance Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Value Rating: StarStarStar
  • Review Date: June 04, 2007
  • MSRP: $3000
Specifications

VIDEO PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Pure Drive II Signal Processing – Full time 10-bit Digital Video Processing delivers a low noise, high contrast, natural colored image

ACE IV (Advanced Continuous Emission) for reproduction of billions of colors and improved grey-scale rendering in dark picture areas

Advanced Pure Cinema with 3:3 pull down so that film-based material on DVD, videotape or even regular TV will match the smooth and natural reproduction seen in a movie theater

Color Temperature Adjustment – 3 settings (high/mid/low)

Digital Noise Reduction – 4 Settings (off/high/mid/low)

MPEG Noise Reduction – 4 Settings (off/high/mid/low)

Digital CTI – Color Transient Improver (on/off)

Natural Resize

Natural Enhancer

Digital Chroma Decoder (10-bit)

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

Fully Integrated Media Receiver with Dual NTSC and ATSC Tuner with CableCARD™ Interface

Independent HDMI Inputs (10-bit processing) with the ability to accept a 1080p/24Hz signal

TV Guide On Screen® Interactive Program Guide for easy navigation of TV program services*

A/V Selection Memory – 6 options for viewing preferences (Standard/Dynamic/PURE/Movie/Game/User)

Aspect Ratio Control – 5 positions (Wide/Zoom/Cinema/ Full/4:3) “Dot by Dot” for PC

Split Screen/Picture in Picture display modes to view multiple sources at one time

Home Gallery offering a convenient way to view photos via USB connection

V-Chip Parental Control

New Remote Control with preset, glow in the dark, direct input selection and TV Guide On Screen control

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

Display (W x H x D): 48-3/16” x 30-7/8” x 4-1/2” - With Detachable Speaker

Display Weight: 75.1 lbs.

VERSATILE VIDEO AND AUDIO CONNECTIVITY

Inputs

Independent Dual HDMI with Audio

Component (1 side/2 rear with Audio)

Composite [1 side/3 rear (1 rear with Audio)]

S-Video [2 rear (1 rear with Audio)]

Antenna A & B

USB (Mass Storage Class) (Side Input)

PC

Outputs:

Optical Digital Audio

Monitor Out – Composite/Audio LR

Subwoofer

SR+

SOUND TECHNOLOGY

13 Watt Stereo Amplifier With TruBass 2-Way Stereo Speakers

SRS® WOW/FOCUS/TruBass Surround Sound Audio

Bass Boost Loudness

OTHER

Table Top Stand – Included

Detachable Bottom Speaker – Included (PDP-S40)

Flat Wall Mount – Optional (PWM-F110)

CARTON DIMENSIONS

W x H x D: 53” x 38-1/4” x 20-1/4”

Weight: 113 lbs.


Pros

  • Great picture
  • Removable bottom mounted speaker
  • Good signal processing
  • Plenty of neat extras (freeze frame, USB input)

Cons

  • Price
  • Lack of calibration options

Introduction

My first display review was a plasma and I’ve long held that I prefer plasmas to LCDs (in general). It’s easy to make such generalizations when you’ve reviewed 3-1 plasma v. LCD. Pioneer has had a reputation for putting out quality displays and I’ve never had the pleasure of reviewing one. It wasn’t hard for me to get excited about a Pioneer review much less a Pioneer plasma review - even if it was "only" a 720p display.
  1. PDP-5070HD Build Quality and Inputs
  2. PDP-5070HD Menu
  3. PDP-5070HD Additional Functionalities and Remote
  4. PDP-5070HD Calibration and Measurements
  5. PDP-5070HD Viewing Tests and Conclusion