50-inch plasma HDTV with advanced picture technology; measures 48.2 x 28.25 x 4.5 (inches)
Integrated NTSC, ATSC tuners for over-air HDTV reception; TV Guide On-Screen programming guide
1365 x 768-pixel resolution; optical-grade glass panel acts as a color filter for increased contrast
Connections: Composite (1side, 3 rear), S-Video (2 rear), Component (1side, 2 rear), HDMI (2 rear), RF (2 rear), PC, USB
Two stereo speakers, 13 watts apiece (26 watts total); digital optical output and SRS TruSurround XT
Dimensions: 21 x 53 x 39 inches ; 114 pounds
Shipping Weight: 132 pounds
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Pure Vision 50"Plasma HDTV offers good quality audio and video functions. The images are extremely good and very much life like. It’s a compact set which is easier to settle into a home theater cabinet with a smaller base. The plasma glass and individual light cells are surrounding the Crystal Emissive Layer, one from each side. The screen is very attractive in this model. The set also offers color temperature adjustment. Over all experience of watching this set is good and relaxing. This is what you basically want form home theatre as a customer. It is designed to get hold of the customer’s attention. The users tend to like such features. This layer is a unique feature of Pioneer’s plasma sets and acts as a selling point of Pioneer plasma sets. This improves the efficiency of the set. Other features offered by Pioneer in this set include the picture in picture option and split screen capability. You can also view photos using the integrated USB mass storage connection. The visual steps between levels of colors are reduced by ACE IV and Crystal Emissive Layer which makes color transitions smoother. Light adjustments are also handled very well by these two features.
The PDP-5070HD is the newest 50 inch display in Pioneer's Purevision Plasma Tv series. This unit boasts a wealth of new and improved features, surpassing those included on Pioneer's highly successful PDP-5060HD display. The biggest difference is that there is no more external media receiver. All connections are now located at the sides and on the rear of the panel. High pixel resolution is offered by this set. A digital path is maintained by Pure drive II, thus video noise is reduced to almost nill and quality of audio and video is maintained. Dynamic Range Expression (DRE) further reduces video noise. This can be done by using the Home Gallery feature. It is technically stronger as compared to many other sets which are being sold at competitive prices in the market. The set offers good design, nice outlook, easy to use interface, and advanced features in audio and video functions. It has better brightness results and better colors. The price it costs the customers is just right to buy so much of technology in one complete package.
