Pioneer PDP-5060HD Plasma HDTV At A Glance & Ratings

At A Glance: Pioneer PDP-5060HD Plasma HDTV

Connections
Inputs: Video: HDMI (2, shared), DVI (on panel), RGB
D-Sub 15 (1), component video (3, shared), S-video (3, shared), composite video (3, shared), RF (2)
Audio: Stereo Analog (2)
Outputs: Video: Composite video (1)
Audio: Optical (1), stereo analog (1), subwoofer out (1)
Additional: Cablecard (1), Control minijack in/out (1 each),
G-link (1), FireWire (2),

Features
Type: Plasma
Screen Size
(diagonal): 50 inches
Native Resolution / Aspect Ratio: 1,280 by 768 / 16:9
Half Life: 60,000 hours
Wall Mount or
Stand Included?: Stand
Dimensions
(H x W x D, inches): 28.25 x 48.19 x 3.63
Weight (pounds): 70.1
Price: $5,500

Ratings: Pioneer PDP-5060HD Plasma HDTV

Build Quality: 90
• Tightly put together
• Very mild phosphor lag

Value: 87
• MSRP is slightly high, but you should be able to find it for less

Features: 94
• Lots of adjustments and TV Guide On Screen

Performance: 92
• Improved black level and color accuracy
• Same great processing

Ergonomics: 89
• HDMI set to off? What gives?
• Tons of inputs

Overall Rating: 90
Another great plasma offering from Pioneer. The black level is improved, the processing is still great, and the design still looks sharp. Not bad...not bad at all.

General Information
PDP-5060HD Plasma HDTV, $5,500
Pioneer Electronics
(800) PIONEER
www.pioneerelectronics.com
Dealer Locator Code PIO

COMPANY INFO
Pioneer Electronics
(800) PIONEER
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