Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma Display Review
Summary
- Product Name: PDP-5070HD
- Manufacturer: Pioneer
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- Review Date: June 04, 2007
- MSRP: $3000
- Specifications
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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
- PDP-5070HD Build Quality and Inputs
- PDP-5070HD Menu
- PDP-5070HD Additional Functionalities and Remote
- PDP-5070HD Calibration and Measurements
- PDP-5070HD Viewing Tests and Conclusion