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(More customer reviews)The 5010FD is an elegant television with spectacular HD output and outstanding SD upscaling.I had purchased a top of the line Sony about two years ago, but I was highly disappointed by the atrocious quality of SD signals, which dominated most viewing material at the time.I returned the set and have been waiting for the right combination of technology and programming to purchase another HD TV.I have had the 5010FD for about two months, and I am never disappointed by the picture quality.
I did a great deal of research before deciding on this set:all reviews unequivocally touted the KURO line (both standard and Elite) as the best televisions ever made.Though I am not qualified to corroborate or refute those professional reviews, I can say that I am regularly amazed at the beautiful picture quality and stunning contrast this set can produce.I cannot say if the Elite version is worth the extra money, but I can say that I well pleased with the standard model.
I only have two beefs:
1) The lack of independent RGB adjustment controls (this is available on the Elite version).Though I have adjusted the settings to the best of my ability, reds occasionally appear distractingly brilliant.With much less frequency greens sometimes appear over bright.This is a very minor issue though, and I notice the over saturation vary rarely.IMHO, the pros of this set overwhelmingly outweigh this small con.On this note, do not judge the picture quality of this set if set on Dynmaic mode (the default setting).You should use either Movie mode or the User preset adjusted properly.As with most sets,`torch' mode produces a sickeningly `unreal' picture.
2)The fact that the volume control only controls the set's detachable speakers.It will not control the gain of external RCA outputs, and if I am reading the manual correctly, ofthe digital out.On that note, I decided to use the TV's speakers for aesthetic reasons (temporarily at least), and I am pretty impressed by their audio quality.It isn't as good as my old surround system, but it does the trick.I will eventually replace them with a new soundbar or surround system, but the built-ins are working very well in the meanwhile.
Two final notes:
1) I was wary to order such an expensive purchase online, but my experience was smooth as silk, and I saved a fortune over purchasing the set locally.The set arrived amazingly fast (2 days after shipping), and it was delivered in excellent shape.
2) My wife was furiously opposed to purchasing a 50" given the smallish nature of our viewing room (we sit about 7-8 feet from the set), but by the end of the week she apologized for treating me ire because I insisted on the 50".She has remarked that the TV is the perfect size for viewing at that distance on several occasions.
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Product Description:
The Pioneer KURO PDP-5010FD is a 1080p plasma television featuring an exceptionally bright and clear 50-inch screen. With a 16:9 aspect ratio widescreen, this television would be an ideal centerpiece for a home theater system in a medium-to-large-sized room.
The KURO PDP-5010FD has the full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels for the most detailed picture available. View larger. View product details.
Connect a flash drive with the built-in slot and view photos on the large screen. View larger. Outstanding Video Performance
With a screen as large as this, high resolution becomes more important because it is more possible to view each pixel from a distance. The PDP-5010FD is a native 1080p display, meaning it has a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, the highest standard available. The black levels on plasma screens are generally superb and this unit is no exception, with blacks that are an intense, deep black and a picture that has very high contrast as a result.
The display features Pioneer's new ASIC video processing and scaling, which upconverts standard definition and other video resolutions for viewing at 1080p. A variety of noise reduction circuitry ensures a distortion-free picture at all times. Users can manually adjust the color temperature, gamma, and the levels of noise reduction circuitry and filters to fine tune the picture to their exact specifications.
An optical light sensor automatically adjusts the picture for optimal viewing depending on the ambient light in the room, compensating for night and day and for the content of the video, such as sports, movies, or news. The PDP-5010FD also has a film mode that eliminates motion judder and provides smoother playback of film content.
The PDP-5010FD is capable of remembering six picture settings for various A/V selections, with Movie, Game, Standard, Dynamic, and Optimum modes, as well as a user-defined preset. You can also set one of five aspect ratio presets in case you're watching standard-aspect 4:3 television. The television can also be set to auto-size when zooming is necessary.
Connections for all your Components
The PDP-5010FD has a large complement of inputs, including four independent HDMI 1.3 inputs (two with analog audio). Additionally, it has two component inputs, three composite inputs, and one S-Video input. There is a USB connection that can connect a storage drive for viewing of photos. A built-in CableCard slot enables the PDP-5010FD to work with cable services without an extra decoding box. An ATSC and two NTSC tuners are built in and fully integrated for use with picture-in-picture and picture-side-picture modes. The television has outputs for Dolby Digital/PCM, audio, subwoofer, SR+, and headphone. The TV Guide On-Screen programming guide is included as well.
Breathtaking Audio
The PDP-5010FD features a detachable bottom speaker with an integrated digital amplifier that improves the clarity and accuracy of the sound. The amplifier provides 17 watts of power for the two-way speakers and supports SRS WOW/FOCUS/TruBass surround sound.
The PDP-5010FD is backed by a 1-year limited warranty.
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