Pioneer KURO PDP-4280HD Plasma HDTV Review

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The Pioneer PDP-4280HD 42″ plasma TV with amaze you with its outstanding picture quality that features deep, intense blacks resulting in a brighter image and unmatched contrast. The ability to perform 3:3 pull down instead of the common 3:2, allows the PDP-4280HD to display much crisper imagery when viewing films native speed of 24 frames per second (fps), such as signals from DVDs. The resultant experience is so close to film, you’ll feel like you’re in the theater!

3:3 Pulldown
Pull down is a technique by which specific frequency signals, usually 60i fields, are brought down to 24 progressive frames. This rate of motion is highly sought after since almost all cinema is shot at 24 frames per second. Most displays perform a 3:2 pull down which results in uneven field reproduction. While this method helps create the desired effect, motion often appears to jitter unevenly. Pioneer has developed a 3:3 pull down technique by increasing the plasmas frequency rate from 60Hz to 72Hz. The increase makes it much easier for the monitor to display images at films native speed of 24 fps.

Advance Panel Technology
Pioneer plasma display comes equipped with panel enhancements such as a dielectric layer, pure color filter, and improved red and blue phosphors. These additions create extremely vibrant images with more accurate color reproduction.

Multiple Input Areas
The PDP-4280HD can receive inputs from either the rear or the side. This feature makes the display incredibly versatile and amounts to many connectivity options.

Features

  • High-Definition Resolution (1024 x 768) 42” Diagonal /
  • 16:9 Wide-Screen Aspect Ratio
  • Deep, Intense Blacks for Unmatched Contrast
  • Home Gallery for Viewing Photos
  • TV Guide On Screen with DCR
  • 4 Independent HDMI Inputs
  • Anti-glare / Reflective Filter
  • Subwoofer Output
  • New cell structure with improved crystal emissive layer redesigned for a more intense black with added detail
  • New filter with enhanced contrast in bright environments
  • New ASIC video processing and scaling for the ultimate in Standard?Definition and High-Definition video performance
  • Newly designed integrated speaker with digital amplifier for improved clarity and accuracy of sound
  • New Optimum Video Mode with optical light sensor for automated adjustment of picture in both varying light conditions and by program content such as movies, news, sports, etc.
  • New Smooth Film Motion Mode to eliminate motion jitter in 3:2 Pulldown (60Hz) providing natural even playback of content created from film
  • New 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 inputs with HDMI-CEC control and the ability to accept 1080p 24/60Hz signal
  • New Room Light Sensor (Off / On)
  • Advanced PureCinema with 3:3 Pulldown (72Hz) for accurate playback of film content
  • Fully integrated ATSC and Dual NTSC Tuners and built-in
  • CableCARD Slot
  • Home Gallery – offering a convenient way to view photos via
  • USB connection
  • V-Chip Parental Control
  • TV Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide (ver. 9)
  • Remote Control – Glow in the dark / Preset Mode

    Review By Reviews.digitaltrends

    Prepare yourself for a world so wonderful, so different, so completely new — your senses will need to adapt in ways never before imagined. It’s a world built on uncompromising attention to detail in an extraordinary, beautiful new way. Where black levels are so black, they disappear into an infinite abyss. Where colors are so pure, they gush with their own emotions. Where emotions are built with feelings so deep…tears fall like lead, fear flows like wildfire and passions swell with the rising tide. It’s a world so intense, so rich, so real, it will change the way you look at TV forever.

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    Review By Hdtvlounge

    The 42-inch PDP-4280HD features a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution with a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, which the 50 and 60-inch 1,365 x 768 pixel resolution for higher details at larger sizes. These Kuro sets are Pioneer’s very latest plasma so you can expect the very latest technology, such a extreme deep black levels, ASIC Video Processing and Scaling for optimal SD and HD image quality, built in light sensor for optimal image brightness and contrast, and a huge selection of four HDMI inputs.

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    Review By Hometheaterreview

    The PDP-4280HD offers a lot of useful image adjustments, including six picture modes and three color-temperature settings. Using a light sensor, the Optimum picture mode automatically adjusts the image to suit your viewing conditions. The menu includes some advanced picture controls, like adjustable gamma and multiple types of noise reduction; however, it lacks the ISF calibration options you’ll find in the higher-end Elite KURO models. An Orbiter feature is available to help prevent short-term image retention. There are five aspect-ratio options.

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    Review By Products.howstuffworks

    As with other KURO models, Pioneer proves that having the highest resolution isn’t necessarily the key to a great picture. With a native resolution of 1,024×768, the PDP-4280HD adjusts all incoming signals to fit the pixels, including standard-definition content. Optimization of both SD and HD programming is accomplished in part by the ASIC video processing and scaling. The PDP-4280HD has four PIP options and the standard 3:2 pulldown correction, and it also includes Pioneer’s advanced PureCinema 3:3 pulldown correction to achieve accurate playback of film.

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    Review By Amazon

    The PDP-4280HD has a large complement of inputs, including four independent HDMI 1.3 inputs (two with analog audio). Additionally, it has two component inputs, three composite inputs, and one S-Video input. There is a USB connection that can connect a storage drive for viewing of photos. A built-in CableCard slot enables the PDP-4280HD to work with cable services without an extra decoding box. An ATSC and two NTSC tuners are built in and fully integrated for use with picture-in-picture and picture-side-picture modes. The television has outputs for Dolby Digital/PCM, audio, subwoofer, SR+, and headphone. The TV Guide On-Screen programming guide is included as well.

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    Review By Hdtv-news

    Performance-wise, the PDP4280HD delivers the ultimate experience in entertainment. Optimum Video Mode with an optical light sensor gives automated adjustment of picture in both varying light conditions and by program content such as movies, news, and sports. A Room Light Sensor reads the amount of light in your room, so the PDP4280HD can adjust to suit the conditions. Fully integrated ATSC and Dual NTSC tuners with built-in CableCARD slot let you peruse your favorite channels without having to hook up an external tuner box.

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    Posted on February 23rd, 2009
    Written by: TVsReview.com
    Categories | HDTV |

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