Experience vivid visuals rich sound and exciting customization that improves your viewing experience. This 50" plasma HDTV features high-definition 1080p resolution and delivers deeper intense blacks to provide 5 times the contrast of the previous generation of Elite Kuro HDTVs. The new Optimum mode adjusts audio and video settings according to your room conditions so you can enjoy your viewing experience to the fullest no matter the lighting level. Standard 3:2 (60 Hz) and Advanced PureCinema with 3:3 Pulldown (72 Hz) provide accurate and detailed playback of film content. PureCinema Smooth Film Motion mode ensures images are smooth and natural without motion jutter. Fine-tune settings including color temperature noise reduction and color management and customize the picture to suit your preferences. Home Media Gallery home network connectivity expands your multimedia enjoyment for even more exciting options.

Features

• Built-in HDTV tuner
  Add HD-capable antenna to receive over-the-air high-definition broadcasts, where available. Optional set-top box required for high-definition cable or satellite programming.
• 49-6/7" screen size
  Measured diagonally from corner to corner designed for use in large rooms.
• 1080p display
  Provides the highest quality progressive-scan picture possible from a high-definition source.
• 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
  With auto, full, dot by dot, zoom, cinema, 4:3, wide, wide 1 and wide 2 viewing modes for a cinema-like entertainment experience.
• PureCinema Smooth Film Motion technology modes
  With both standard (3:2 pulldown) and advanced (3:3 pulldown), you get accurate playback of film content without motion judder.
• ASIC video processing and scaling technology
  For improved HD and standard-definition image enhancement.
• Optimum Mode
  Automatically analyzes and adjusts audio and video settings according to specific room light conditions and type of light and color. Integrated room light sensor for automatic picture adjustments. Includes OSD with status.
• Exclusive cell structure with crystal emissive layer
  Creates more intense black with added detail. Deep Black reproduction for stunning contrast.
• Antireflective filter
  Enhances contrast in bright environments without sacrificing the on-screen image.
• 10 A/V modes
  Include performance, sports, movie, PURE, game, standard, ISF-day, ISF-night, ISF-auto and standard (with PC input).
• 3D Y/C digital comb filter
  Delivers state-of-the-art detail and color enhancement.
• After-image reduction functions
  Including orbiter, auto size, black and illustrated side mask detection, side mask brightness and video pattern, help reduce video processing artifacts to improve image quality.
• ISFccc calibration-ready
  For professional customization of plasma picture according to personal preferences for contrast, tint, color as well as room conditions for both day and nighttime viewing.
• Other advanced image enhancement
  Include DRE picture, black level, ACL, enhancer mode, gamma, color management and temperature adjustments, DYC modes, I-P mode, digital noise reduction settings (field, block, mosquito and tuner noise).
• Integrated picture-in-picture
  4-position advanced picture-in-picture, picture-side-picture and still picture capabilities.
• Home Media Gallery feature
  Lets you connect the display to your home network via the 10/100Base-T Ethernet connection to view digital photos, movies and video and listen to music.
• USB 2.0 port
  For quick connection of a digital camera or other USB device.
• Two 2-way 18W detachable speakers
  With stereo digital amplifier to recreate the experience of cinema sound. SRS WOW HD, FOCUS, TruBass and Definition surround sound audio technology.
• Auto volume leveler
  Prevents volume fluctuations during commercials, eliminating the need to readjust the settings.
• Ultraslim design
  Measures less than 4" thin and is ideal for wall mounting (with optional mounting kit, not included). Attractive elegant acrylic bezel looks great in any room.
• Progressive scanning
  Maximizes the picture quality of progressive-scan DVD players, set-top boxes and digital video recorders.
• PC video input
  Lets you connect your computer to experience high-resolution images.
• HDMI inputs
  Provide an uncompressed all-digital audio/video link for the highest quality connection and they support copy-protected HD broadcast content.
• Inputs
  Include 4 HDMI (1 side, 3 rear), 1 component video (rear), 3 composite video (1 side, 2 rear), 1 S-video (rear), one 10/100Base-T Ethernet, 1 PC and 1 RF.
• Outputs
  Include 1 optical digital audio, 1 stereo audio, 1 subwoofer, IR repeater, SR and headphone.
• V-Chip parental controls
  Keep children from being exposed to undesirable material.
• ENERGY STAR qualified
  Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.
• Additional preference-setting features
  Trilingual (English, French, Spanish) on-screen menus, sleep timer, intelligent mode, game control settings, external color settings and channel labeling.

Review By hometheaterreview

The PRO-111FD offers a ton of picture adjustments, presented this year in a redesigned onscreen menu. The list begins with seven picture modes, including a newly revised Optimum picture mode that (in conjunction with light and color sensors on the front panel) can automatically adjust the picture to suit your viewing conditions. There are six color-temperature options, including a manual mode that lets you precisely adjust the white balance. In addition to gamma and advanced noise-reduction controls, Pioneer includes two color-space options (one more vivid, one more natural), plus a color management system to precisely adjust the six color points. Pioneer also offers three different ways to convert 24p film sources for output on this display: the Standard mode applies traditional 3:2 to convert 24fps film to 30fps video; the Advance mode outputs 24fps to 72fps for a smoother, less juddery presentation; and the Smooth mode appears to do frame interpolation to present even smoother movement.

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Review By pioneerelectronics

Engineered for the ultimate experience in sight and sound, this revolutionary new flat panel harnesses technology designed to attain perfection. Our goal, to provide an unmatched HD experience that surpasses the standards of flawlessness – no matter what you watch.  With the brains of an all-new Optimum Mode setting, this incredibly intelligent television can seamlessly monitor content and room light conditions, including color temperature, all the while analyzing and finely adjusting both audio and video settings for an incomparable experience. Suddenly, sports, movies and news appear different, more real, more authentic, just as they were intended and in the most faithful and pristine way, never before seen and right in the comfort your own home.

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Review By reviews.cnet

The main difference on the spec sheet between Pioneer’s non-Elite models and the Elite lineup comes in the form of picture adjustments. Your extra cash buys you a level of control over the image that’s equal to that of models from Samsung and LG, for example, although the PRO-111FD lacks the 10-point IRE color-temperature calibration we liked so much on select LG sets. We mention those two manufacturers partly because they provide a high level of picture control throughout their lineups, from the least to the most expensive models, and don’t make you pay significantly more for those controls.

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Review By ultimateavmag

Also available are three deinterlacing modes for 480i and 1080i signals. Standard mode reassembles the original film frames and displays them in a 3:2 cadence at 60Hz (a procedure called "inverse telecine"), while Advance mode does the same thing but displays each frame three times at a display rate of 72Hz, avoiding 3:2 pulldown. Smooth mode reassembles the original film frames and interpolates new frames between them as needed to achieve a display rate of 60Hz.

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Review By soundandvisionmag

The PRO-111FD’s elegant design also extends to its menu system. You can custom-label inputs using an onscreen graphic keyboard and store custom picture adjustments for each input in the Standard picture mode, a setting that also allows the TV to meet Energy Star 3.0 power-saving requirements. The six additional picture presets — the settings for each of which can be custom-tweaked — include a Movie mode that provides a relatively accurate color balance (see Test Bench), and a Pure mode that virtually eliminates all video processing.

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