Pioneer 42" PDP-42A3HD Plasma TV Review
- Product Name: PDP-42A3HD plasma TV
- Manufacturer: Pioneer
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: March 14, 2006 19:00
- MSRP: $ 2499
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
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