Overview
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV comes after the previous version of PDP-5060 in PDP-70HD series. These 50” plasma TVs, despite for their a bit high price tags, offer excellent black levels, superior over-all picture quality and numerous connections. Colour reproduction is the area in which the latest version of PDP-70HD series seems to outperform the previous version.
The outward features like design, black frame and a slender remote control are quite appealing. This 720p screen shows all kinds of video materials with amazing sharpness and clarity while its in-built Picture-in-Picture feature and 3:2 pull down are some of the convenient features one can really enjoy. Connections that are available with this TV offer numerous options to the viewers to enjoy HDTV, DVD and standard video materials from home videos or computer.
Display features:
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV has a native resolution of 1365 x 768 pixels and can show all kinds of video signals in 16:9 aspect mode with great crispness, clarity and sharpness. Its colour reproduction is really outstanding as it could be seen from the colour accuracy and excellent colour saturation and colour gradations in the picture.
One of the outstanding qualities of the picture which really impress us is the ability of this TV to achieve superb black levels. Its viewing angles are 160 degrees, quite sufficient for such larger plasma screens, as you need to sit far away from the screen.
Picture-in-Picture or split screen offers two simultaneous images on the screen. Another convenient feature is the 3:2 pull down which is included in the advanced menu. You may also use various colour temperature settings and different picture modes to enhance the picture.
Performance-wise this TV impresses us by its capacity to show deeper black levels, colour accuracy, superb colour saturation and more-detailed, sharp pictures. We really liked the way the pull down menu and PIP feature work in this TV and we really enjoyed viewing DVD and HDTV broadcast which were so clear, vivid and sharp.
Audio Quality
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV features two powerful speakers with an out put of 26 Watt. To produce various sound effects, this TV uses SRS Trusurround sound system.
Connectivity options
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV can accept numerous video formats and scale them to fit them on its screen. The inputs and sockets are available on rear and side panels. There are two HDMI ports, two S-video inputs and four composite AV inputs. In addition, you can connect this plasma TV with your PC using VGA PC input. You also have an USB port to connect USB devices with this plasma TV.
Key Specifications
- 50” Screen size
- Native resolution 1365 x 768 pixels
- Aspect ratio 16:9
- Viewing angle 160 degrees
- Integrated NTSC tuner
- Picture-in-Picture
- Two HDMI inputs
- Three component inputs
- Four composite AV inputs
- Two S-video inputs
- Two AV inputs
- One VGA PC input
- Two speakers with 26 Watts output
- SRS WOW TruBass sound system
Bottomline
Pioneer PDP-5070HD Plasma TV is an excellent choice if you prefer a larger Plasma screen with superior picture quality, convenient features and a plenty of connections. Although Pioneer 50” inch Plasma TV series tend to be more expensive, they do not fail to deliver what they promise. This TV is certainly one among them. In final tally, the high price tag of this plasma TV does not attract as much our attention as the excellent features of this Plasma TV.
