For a top spec 50" plasma TV that offers fantastic value for money, the LG 50PC56 has few, in any, rivals.
Perhaps most impressive of all, the LG 50PC56 offers 100Hz technology. This helps give the LG class-leading levels of motion smoothness and a wonderful absence of flicker. A stunning dynamic contrast ratio of 15, 000:1 is far higher than the class average, and gives the big LG unprecedented levels of depth and realism. Coming complete with LG's XD Engine and DCDi the 50PC56 is at the forefront of plasma picture technology. The benefits you'll see are brighter, more detailed images, a broader spectrum of colour and increased solidity of image with less motion blur. DCDi further reduces the "jagged" edges that can spoil sports events.
Thanks to a wide range of sockets, the big LG plasma will happily form the heart of a home cinema system. Twin HDMI inputs are complimented by two SCARTs, component and S-Video inputs. For home computer use there's also a PC-VGA input.
With the analogue switch off now under way, the inclusion of a digital, Freeview tuner is reassuring to see, especially as this one has an 8-day EPG (Electronic Program Guide) and digital optical output for AV system connection.
Factor in LG's typically understated looks, and it soon becomes apparent that the 50PC56 leads the field in high value 50" plasma TVs.
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LG |
| Graded
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This means the TV is either an end of line, surplus stock item. Fully inspected and technically perfect with 12 month warranty. The item may not be supplied in original packaging* but is otherwise in excellent condition. *Packaging will be supplied for safe transit. See the About Us and FAQ pages for more information.
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Yes |
| HD Ready
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HD Ready TV sets have a minimum horizontal resolution of 720 lines which means they are capable of displaying high definition TV signals (like those from your Sky HD Box or Playstation 3)
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Yes |
| 100Hz Clear LCD
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100Hz Clear LCD for superb motion sharpness. 100Hz Clear LCD gives you clear and vibrant images even in fast motion. It gives high contrast with a flickerfree, quiet image, and increases the LCD displays viewing angle.
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Yes |
| Contrast Ratio
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This is the measurement of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black. The higher the contrast ratio the better the picture quality
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15,000:1 |
| 100Hz
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100Hz technology reduces blurring on fast moving scenes by displaying 100 images per second compared to standard sets which display only 50. New frames are created by the process and inserted between each original frame to create smoother motion and improved picture quality.
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Yes |
| Get Digital
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Inclues a digital tuner capable of receiving up to 40 free channels with no monthly subscription or need to add a set top box
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Digital tuner with all Freeview channels |
| On Screen Display
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For the simple on screen access to menu options
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Yes |
| 15,000:1 Contrast Ratio
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With a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 15,000:1, images are presented with power, precision and lifelike detail. The Digital Dynamic Contrast is controlled by a variable backlight behind the panel. The internal dimming or brightening of the LCD backlight creates incredibly dark and bright images making for a clearer natural image.
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Yes |
| Wall Mountable
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Yes |
| Pixel Resolution
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Measures the number of vertical lines by the number of horizontal lines which can be displayed by the TV. A TV with a high pixel resolution will have more pixels on screen making images appear sharper and clearer.
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1024 x 768p |
| Television Type
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Plasma |
| HDMI Connection
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HDMI is a digital connection which carries sound and picture signals from peripheral devices (like a DVD recorder or Home Cinema) to your TV. If you want to watch High Definition programmes (eg from Blu-ray player, Playstation 3 or Sky HD Box) you will need to use the HDMI connection
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2 |
| XD Engine
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Yes |
| Brightness
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1500 cd/m2 |
| Screen Size
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50" |
| Clear Filter Pro
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Yes |
| Sound System
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Surround MAX |
| 3D Noise Reduction
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Yes |
| 3D Comb Filter
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The 3D comb filter separates brightness and colour signals better in 3D domain to eliminate cross-colour, cross-luminance and dot-crawl distortion. The 3D digital comb filter performs field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the colour from the black-and-white information and remove both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl. The result is a razor sharp image.
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Yes |
| Auto Set Up
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Automatically tunes in and sets up the channels at a touch of a button
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Yes |
| Audio Power Output (RMS)
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A larger output results in greater volume
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2 x 10W |
| Digital Video Noise Reduction
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Yes |
| Child lock to prevent unwanted tampering
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Yes |
| Component video connection
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The component vidoe connection provides the highest picture quality of all the analogue connectors by splitting the picture signal into 3 components: brightness, colour and contrast. This results in reduced interference and improved picture quality.
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Yes |
| Electronic Programme Guide
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On-screen programme guide
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Yes |
| Colour Temperature Control
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Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio
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Image ratio refers to the relation of the width of the image to the height. While you can change the size of the image, the ratio stays constant.
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16:9 |
| On-Screen Menus
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Yes |
| S- Video Connection
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Uses an anologue connetion which carries picture signals that have been split into colour and brightness. For an improved picture you may want to consider upgraging to HDMI connector which carries digital picture and sound signals.
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Yes |
| Sleep Timer
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Can be set to switch off automatically
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Yes |
| Teletext
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Access to ceefax and teletext services
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Yes |
| Scart Sockets
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The analogue scart connector carries analogue sound and picture signals in 1 cable. Scart is currently the most popular way of connecting TVs to other AV equipment. For improved picture quality you may want to consider upgrading to HDMI which carries digital sound and pciture signals.
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2 |
| Guarantee Period
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The length of time your TV is covered against technical faults. The guarantee covers all parts and labour costs involved in the repair. The guarantee is back to base which means in the unlikely event of a fault you can take the TV back to any of our 5 branches for repair.
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12 Months |
Graded : Yes
