Ensure stunning depictions of high-action films and video games with this 50" flat-panel plasma HDTV featuring a true 1080p display and a 600Hz refresh rate.
Description:
Ensure stunning depictions of high-action films and video games with this 50" flat-panel plasma HDTV featuring a true 1080p display and a 600Hz refresh rate.
Features:
Built-in HDTV tuner
Add HD-capable antenna to receiver over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming.
49-9/10" screen measured diagonally from corner to corner
Everyone will have a great view of the show or game.
1080p display
Provides the highest quality progressive-scan picture possible from a high-definition source.
16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
Delivers a cinema-style entertainment experience.
600Hz refresh rate
Reduces flicker for a clear picture.
40,000:1 native contrast ratio (2,000,000:1 dynamic)
Offers shades between white and black for accurate color representation, even during scenes where both bright and dark images are present.
3:2 pulldown with 24p playback
Ensures the accurate reproduction of film-based sources.
3D Y/C digital comb filter
Delivers state-of-the-art detail and color enhancement.
20W 2-speaker system
With simulated surround sound delivers a lush soundscape. Sound leveler evens out volume fluctuations during commercial breaks and between channels.
Ultraslim design measures 4-1/5" deep
Comes with table stand or can be mounted on a wall (with optional mounting kit, not included).
Secure Digital memory card slot
With VIERA image viewer makes it easy to view photos on the big screen.
DVI input
Provides a direct-to-digital video hookup with compatible devices.
3 HDMI inputs
Provide an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest quality connection and support copy-protected HD broadcast content.
Inputs
Include 1 DVI, 3 HDMI (1 side, 2 rear), 1 S-video (rear), 2 component video (rear), 2 composite (1 side, 1 rear) and 1 audio.
Outputs
Include 1 optical audio.
VIERA Link capability
Makes it easy for you to control all of your compatible HD A/V devices with just your HDMI cables and a single remote.
V-Chip parental controls
Give you the option of blocking undesirable material that you don't want your kids to see.
Trilingual (English, French and Spanish) on-screen menus
With favorite channels feature makes it easy to navigate menu options.
ENERGY STAR qualified
Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
Useful additional features
Include sleep/alarm timer, game mode and channel labeling.
Specifications:
| Warranty Terms - Parts |
1 year; 2 years: glass panel |
| Warranty Terms - Labor |
1 year |
| Product Height |
32-2/5" with stand (30-3/10" without) |
| Product Width |
48" |
| Product Weight |
75 lbs. with stand (72.8 lbs. without) |
| Product Depth |
15-3/10" with stand (4-1/5" without) |
| TV Type |
Plasma Flat-Panel |
| Screen Size |
49-9/10" |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
| Display Type |
Flat-panel plasma |
| Built-In_DVR |
No |
| Digital Cable Ready |
No |
| Maximum Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
| Vertical Resolution |
1080p |
| Contrast Ratio |
40,000:1 (2,000,000:1 dynamic) |
| Comb Filter |
3D Y/C digital |
| Media Card Slot |
Yes |
| USB Slot |
No |
| HDMI Inputs |
3 |
| DVI Inputs |
1 |
| S-Video Inputs |
1 |
| Component Video Inputs |
2 |
| Composite Inputs |
2 |
| PC Inputs |
1 |
| Audio Outputs |
1 |
| Watts/Channel |
10 |
| Speakers |
2 |
| Simulated Surround |
Yes |
| Sound Leveler |
Yes |
| Language Options |
English, French, Spanish |
| V-Chip |
Yes |
| Sleep/Alarm Timer |
Yes |
| Channel Labeling |
Yes |
| Remote Control Type |
Standard |
| ENERGY STAR Qualified |
Yes |
| Screen Refresh Rate |
600Hz |
Shipping Methods & Details
Ground Delivery (7-10 Days):
Ground Delivery is basic shipping service. The product will be shipped out via UPS, USPS, DHL or Fedex. For oversized products, this service will provide you with a Curbside delivery. If you require the product to be brought to your door, please refer to trucking delivery. This service is not available in some remote locations.
3 Days Delivery (3-5 Days):
3 Days Delivery guarantees that your package will arrive between 3 and 5 days from the date shipped. Choose this option if you need your package within a certain time period.
3 Days Trucking Delivery (3-5 Days):
3 Days Trucking Delivery guarantees that your package will arrive between 3 and 5 days from the date shipped. It is a fully insured type of shipping which includes delivery to your front door or garage and no steps are included Choose this option if you need your oversized package within a certain time period.
2nd Day Delivery (2 Days):
2nd Day Delivery guarantees that your package will arrive on the 2nd day from the date shipped. Choose this option if you need your package within a certain time period.
Next Day Delivery (1 Day):
Next Day Delivery guarantees that your package will arrive on the 2nd day from the date shipped. Choose this option if you need your package within a certain time period.
Trucking Delivery (7-14 Days):
Trucking Delivery is a good option for your oversized package. Trucking Deliver is a fully insured type of shipping which includes delivery to your front door or garage and no steps are included. Check your delivery upon arrival. If there is any noticeable damage, refuse the delivery and note it on the airway bill. Call us immediately to report any damage.
With Trucking Delivery, you can expect:
- - Transportation directly from our warehouse to your location
- - Courteousy call 1 Hour before delivery
- - Equipment to safely lower Product from the truck to the ground
- - Comprehensive Physical Inspection Form
- - Delivery of product placed just inside your preferred entrance
White Glove Delivery (7-14 Days):
White Glove Delivery is a special service that is safest for large and overweight items. It is a fully insured both ways service which includes a two man delivery to the room of your choice with your product unpacked and all of the packaging debris removed. This service does not include installation of any type. Delivery includes shipment to the first floor. There will be a $15 per floor charge for any item being delivered to past the first floor. The white glove delivery time is normally between 3 and 10 business days. Our carrier of choice will contact you directly to arrange a convenient delivery time. Please inspect your item at the time of delivery. If you notice any damages, please contact our customer service department immediately.
With White Glove Service, you can expect:
- - Transportation directly from our warehouse to your location
- - Courteousy call 1 Hour before delivery
- - Equipment to safely lower Product from the truck to the ground
- - Comprehensive Physical Inspection Form
- - Position of the item in the home according to homeowner's specifications
- - Removal of product from Packing Materials
- - Connection to Power Source
- - Removal of packaging, subject to your request
- - Leave your location free of damages
4-5 Days Processing Time:
Some items that come directly from the manufacturer require additional processing time. Most of the time, process takes between 24-48 Hours, but items marked with this designation can take up to 5 Business Days to process.
Store Pickup:
Avoid paying for shipping. Come down to our Retail Store and pick up your order. Call ahead to ensure your order will be ready when you reach the store. Store Hours and Directions can be found at the bottom of this page.
In Stock:
Usually Ships Same Day.
Available:
Usually Ships within 24-48 Hours.
Temporarily Out of Stock:
Will be back in stock within 48-72 hours.
Pre-Order:
Ships Upon Receipt.
Special Order:
This is a special order item and cannot be cancelled nor returnable once the item is allocated. Est. arrival is 2-4 weeks (subject to availability). You will be contacted via email with a status on the item within 3 Business Days.
Installation and Item Removal:
Although Installation and Item Removal is available most places nationwide, they may not be available in all areas. In the case that they are not available in your area, a representative may contact you.
Some remote areas may require an additional fee.
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Types of Televisions:
Plasma
In Plasma technology, the display itself consists of cells. Within each cell two glass panels are separated by a narrow gap in which neon-xenon gas is injected and sealed in plasma form. The gas is electrically charged at specific intervals when the Plasma set is in use. The charged gas then strikes red, green, and blue phosphors, thus creating a television image. Each group of red, green, and blue phosphors is called a pixel.
Some Advantages of Plasma Televisions are:
Larger Screen Sizes Available
Better Contrast Ratio, so Blacks are deeper
Better Color Saturation
Little to no lag in Fast Moving Images
Some Disadvantages of Plasma Televisions are:
Susceptible to Burn-Ins(Image is “burnt” onto the screen when left on the screen too long)
Generates a lot of heat
Does not perform well at high altitudes
LCD
LCD stands for liquid crystal display. These types of displays are made of two layers of transparent material, which are polarized, and are "glued" together. One of the layers is coated with a special polymer that holds the individual liquid crystals. Current is then passed through individual crystals, which allow the crystals to pass or block light to create images. LCD crystals do not produce their own light, so an external light source, such as florescent bulb is needed for the image created by the LCD to become visible to the viewer.
Some Advantages of LCD Televisions are:
Low energy consumption
Reduced Glare
No "burn-in" effect
Cool running temperatures
No high altitude issues
Greater Brightness
Lighter in weight
Some Disadvantages of LCD Televisions are:
Low contrast ratio
Fast Moving Images sometimes lag
Individual Pixels can burn out and cannot be replaced
Smaller Viewing Angle (although not significant difference)
DLP
DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology utilizes a small Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) to tilt more than 1.3 million micromirrors-each of them less than the width of a human hair-toward (ON) or away from (OFF) the light source inside the DLP. This process creates light or dark pixels on the face of the projection screen. The light then filters to a color wheel, which rotates 120 times per second, producing the correct hue. Each mirror can turn on or off several thousands of times per second resulting in a technology that can reproduce up to 1024 shades of gray.
Some Advantages of DLP Televisions are:
Little to no affection by ambient light
Better Contrast Ratio, so Blacks are deeper
High refresh rate
No lagging images or burn-ins
Not affected by altitudes
Tuner built-in in most models
The only thing that can burn out is the bulb, which can be replaced, so you could use this TV virtually forever
Many connections available - Can also be used as a monitor
Some Disadvantages of DLP Televisions are:
Must be viewed at eye level for the best picture
While a bulb will only cost around $200, a professional will need to install it, incurring an additional cost.
They are heavy and cannot easily be moved.
Direct View(CRT)
Direct-view TVs, also known as the traditional tube television, consist of a single cathode ray tube (CRT) and electron beam that excites and illuminates phosphors on the inside surface of the TV screen.
Some Advantages of CRT Televisions are:
Low in cost
Best black level, contrast, shadow detail and color performance of any video technology out there
Not affected by ambient light
Can be viewed from any angle
Very Long Life Expectancy
Some Disadvantages of CRT Televisions are:
Size and Weight of Television make it very heavy
Limited screen size - 38 inches is about the max for CRT TVs
Uses old technology
Choosing the Best TV Size:
Where you are putting your television and what you are using it for will determine the perfect TV size for your room.
Living (or Family) Room
For living rooms and other spaces with high TV use, 37 inch and larger are the most popular choices. In large rooms, the largest size possible is usually best.
Bedrooms
For bedrooms, offices and other medium-sized spaces, a tv that is from 26 to 37 inches is your best bet.
Kitchens & Smaller Rooms
For kitchens and smaller rooms where you will be close to the TV, a 15 to 19 inch screen is best suited.
Refer to the below chart for the mimimum distance you should be from the television.
| TV Viewing Distance Chart |
| Diagonal Size |
Minimum Viewing Distance |
Maximum Viewing Distance |
| 26" |
3 ft. |
6 ft. |
| 32" |
3.5 ft. |
7 ft. |
| 37" |
4 ft. |
8 ft. |
| 42" |
5 ft. |
10 ft. |
| 47" |
6 ft. |
12 ft. |
| 50" |
6.5 ft. |
13 ft. |
| 60" |
7 ft. |
15 ft. |
High Definition vs. Standard Definition
Standard definition is analog signals with resolution of 480i (480 lines drawn onscreen in an interlaced pattern, odd lines separately from even), the format in which TV content is delivered over regular analog broadcasts and basic (non-digital) cable. On the best TVs, the picture quality can be very good or even excellent, but it doesn't compare to the best that HD can offer.
Enhanced definition falls between standard and high definition. ED signals are digital, with resolution of 480p (480 lines scanned progressively). This is equivalent to DVD quality, which is a little better than standard definition but not as good as high definition. Some ED sets can accept HD signals, but they convert them to a lower resolution that they can display, so the picture quality won't match that of true HD. On the best EDTVs, it can be quite good.
High definition offers the best TV viewing possible. HD is a digital-TV format that contains more and finer detail than other formats, so images can have almost lifelike clarity. The picture quality can be stunning, especially on a large, wide-screen set. In technical terms, HD images have higher definition, meaning more picture elements (lines or pixels) make up each image. Most HD broadcasts today are either 1080i (1,080 lines drawn on-screen separately in an odd/even pattern, then interlaced to form one image) or 720p (720 lines scanned in one sweep, or progressively). Another HD format, 1080p, has 1,080 lines drawn in a progressive pattern, which potentially yields the finest detail. This format isn't yet being used for TV broadcasts, but some HD DVDs that support 1080p are expected to arrive this year. TVs with 1080p native resolution have already started to appear on the market.
The below chart explains further the difference between Standard and High Definition Signals.
| Resolution and Picture Quality Table |
| Picture Quality |
Good Quality |
Better Quality |
Best Quality |
| Standard Definition TV |
Standard Definition DVD |
Enhanced Definition TV |
720p High Definition TV |
1080i High Definition TV |
1080p High Definition TV/Blu-Ray |
| Aspect Ratio |
Full Screen 4:3 |
Full Screen 4:3/Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
| Resolution |
640 x 480 |
720 x 480 |
854 x 480 |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 720 |
1920 x 720 |
| Scanning |
Interlaced |
Interlaced |
Progressive |
Progressive |
Interlaced |
Progressive |
| Which Audio/Video Connection is the best? |
| Connector Type |
Quality |
Signal Type |
Description |
| HDMI |
Highest |
Digital |
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed, all-digital signal that combines both audio and video. This connection gives you the optimal 1080p signal and up to 7.1 channel sound. |
| DVI |
Highest |
Digital |
DVI (Digital Video Interface) is a video connection that will deliver 1080p video signal, but it does not carry audio signals. |
| Component Video |
Good |
Analog |
Component Video, or RGB, is an analog signal connection that splits the video into 3 separate signals, 2 for color and 1 for brightness. The maximum resolution on this connection type is 720p or 1080i. |
| S-Video |
Decent |
Analog |
S-Video (S for Separate) is a type of component video signal because the color and brightness signals are transmitted on separate wires. S-Video is not used for high definition resolutions. |
| Composite Video |
Average |
Analog |
Composite, or RCA, connections can be found on almost all video components. Color and brightness pass over the same cable. Although it is the most common connection found, it is also the least quality. |
