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Reviews of the LG 50PG60

  • 7.0

    pcmag.com

    Review Summary: The LG 50PG60's 1080p plasma HDTV delivers a detailed high-definition picture, but its color and contrast lag behind the competition.

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  • No Rating

    ultimateavmag.com

    By Scott Wilkinson | October 1, 2008

    Review Summary: Ultimate Choice Premier Choice Budget Choice --> Reviews Recently Added Video Displays Video Projectors Flat Panel Displays Rear Projection TVs CRT Displays Speakers Speaker Systems Subwoofers Sources DVD Players/Recorders HD Disc Players/Recorders ...

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  • No Rating

    hdtv-news.co.uk

    By Franz Bicar | August 25, 2008

    Review Summary: But everyone must know, the certification wouldn't be just given to every device in the market without some good points. The 50PG60 can still produces a commendable picture, and for people who like to tweak beyond a single picture preset, it certainly ...

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Manufacturer: LG Electronics U.S.A.

Part number: 50PG60

General

  • Product type Plasma TV
  • Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48.8 in x 3.1 in x 31.2 in x 87.5 lbs, Panel with stand - 48.8 in x 14.3 in x 33.4 in x 96.3 lbs
  • Enclosure Color Gloss piano black

Display

  • Technology Plasma (PDP)
  • Resolution 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
  • Brightness (cd/m2) 1000 cd/m2
  • Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm/Medium/Cool)
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
  • Backlight Life 100,000 hour(s)
  • Comb Filter 3D digital
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Picture Adjustment Cinema/Sports/Game
  • Additional Features USB media host, Invisible speakers, 100,000hrs to half brightness

TV Tuner

  • Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
  • Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Stereo Reception System MTS
  • Channel Coverage DTV:2-69, VHF:2-13, DTV:1-135, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-135
  • Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Input Video Formats 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
  • Parental Channel Lock Yes
  • Closed Caption Capability Yes

Audio System

  • Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
  • Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt
  • Additional Features Auto volume adjustment

Connections

  • Connector Type 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x RGB input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Remote control ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

Stands & Mounts

  • Stand Included Yes
  • Stand Design Tabletop
  • Stand Features Swivel
  • Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 400 mm

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power AC 120/230 V
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
  • Power Consumption Operational 540 Watt

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 2 years warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year, Limited warranty - Plasma display - 2 years

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping) 52.4 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 18.1 in
  • Height (Shipping) 39.8 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 114 lbs

Sustainability

  • CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 401.02 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 329.92 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 244.56 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.04 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 87.53 US Dollars
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

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