Despite not containing a 1080p display the Pioneer is compatible with 1080p signals including 24Hz signals from HD media players. Smooth film motion is another major feature that Pioneer introduces with their 2007 line of Plasmas including the 5080HD. This technology reduces the amount of visual artifacts known as juddering during complicated scenes where the camera is quickly panning around an environment.
There are many picture customization options available with Pioneer's traditional offering being above the industry standard. Six picture presets are included to simplify the process. A light sensor on the television itself measures the light in the room and further optimizes the picture accordingly. Five aspect ratios, four picture-in-picture positions, and 3 picture-side-picture positions are all supported.
Inputs
- HDMI 1.3 x 4
- Component x 2
- Composite x 3
- S-Video x 1
- USB port for viewing slide shows
- VGA
Versions
A 42" model (Pioneer PDP-4280HD) of this television is available that contains all the same features as the 50" model at a smaller size. A PRO version will be available that costs $1000 more and features enhanced picture customization and other higher-end capabilities.
