Vizio VP505XVT 50 inch Plasma TV Review

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The VP505XVT is Vizio’s flagship plasma model introduced in the summer of 2008 and features a native 1080p resolution. Vizio also includes advanced audio and video processing capabilities inside the television itself which removes the need for extra components to maximize the home theater experience. The built-in TruSurround XT audio processing engine decodes 5.1 audio and will output the sound through the television’s speakers. With an optional wireless audio kit that adds two rear speakers and a subwoofer the VP505XVT will output the all six channels. On the video side the Silicon Optix REON processor is one of the best video processing chips available to consumers with the VP505XVT as one of the first televisions to include one built in.

Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 5ms response time
  • built-in 5.1 audio decoding
  • built-in Silicon Optix REON processor for upconverting standard definition content
  • Digital-TV compliant tuners
  • 100,000 hour panel life
  • 1200 cd/m2 brightness
  • 2:2 pull-down conversion
  • Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 2, Composite x 2, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

    Review By Plasmatvreviews

    Vizio VP505XVT 50 inch Plasma TV comes with king display resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels, and has 30,000:1 image contrast ratio. The image aspect ratio of this screen is 16:9, and this widescreen offers one of the best home theatre experience especially while watching movies. The colour depth offered by this display is upto 1.07 billion colours. The brightness offered by this screen is 1200 Cd/m2 which offers good quality images. Good contrast and decent blacks are the major hotspots of this display.

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    Review By Reviews.cnet

    At the head of the VP505XVT’s list of features sit “1080p” and “HQV processing.” The former, which represents the highest resolution available today, separates this plasma from even less-expensive models, although in our testing it’s really difficult to see the difference between 1080p and 720p plasmas at the 50-inch screen size. The latter is something no other display on the market currently offers. HQV-brand video processing has performed well in our tests of so-equipped Blu-ray and other players, and we’ll detail its effects on this TV in Performance section.

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    Review By Pcmag

    With its picture fully calibrated for viewing in a dark room, the VP505XVT’s average contrast ratio was a solid 1,245:1. The set’s black levels are similar to those of the aforementioned Panasonic (1,408:1) and Samsung (1,035:1) televisions, and a lot darker than those of the LG 50PG60 (696:1). Plasma screens’ apparent picture contrast takes a hit in medium- to well-lit viewing environments because of their glossy screen finishes, and this set is no exception. In this regard, the best we’ve seen to date is the Editors’ Choice Pioneer KURO PDP-5020FD, which fares well in bright rooms thanks to its antireflective and dark-colored screen.

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    Review By Youreviewelectronics

    To maximize the home theater experience, this model has advanced audio and video processing capabilities adorned inside the television itself. The audio feature is powered by built-in TruSurround XT processing engine which decodes 5.1 audio and will output the sound through the television’s speakers. Silicon Optix REON HQV processor is one of the best video processing chips available with 30,000:1 Contrast Ratio, 1200 nits brightness. So you will finally get decent sounds straight from the television, a surround sound isn’t quite as necessary (but still fun). Priced at $1699.99 and loaded with so many advanced features, it’s arguably one of the best bargain on a 50 inch Plasma HDTV.

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    Review By Reviews.plasmatvbuyingguide

    The VP505VXT is compatible with all of today’s popular input resolutions [1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i] and uses an integrated, DTV-compliant HD/QAM tuner so users can enjoy high definition and regular television programs with or without paid high definition service. Not only does the VP505XVT incorporate the most advanced video display technology, it meets all the requirements a consumer would need for the upcoming DTV transition in 2009.

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    Review By Ultimateavmag

    Unlike most TVs with HDMI 1.3 inputs, this one does not support Deep Color (increased color bit depth), x.v.Color (expanded color gamut), or CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows HDMI-connected devices to communicate with each other. I don’t find the lack of these features to be problematic in any way, since no commercial content is produced using Deep Color or x.v.Color, and a good aftermarket universal remote can unify the control of an A/V system without CEC.

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    Posted on February 24th, 2009
    Written by: vwmadm
    Categories | Plasma |

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