Pioneer PDP508XD Review
| by Vincent Teoh |
16 August 2007 |
Although the first Pioneer Kuro 8G plasma I tested – the PDP4280XD – won our inaugural "Reference Level" rating, there remained a couple of niggles that made me wonder if they could be ironed out on its higher spec siblings. In particular, I was intrigued by the fabled hidden ISF C3 feature available on the XD versions which might rectify the skewed low-end gamma tracking I found on the PDP4280XD. So when authorised Pioneer specialist dealer TLC Broadcast volunteered to send me a sample of the Pioneer PDP508XD, it was simply an offer too good to refuse.
Note: The Pioneer PDP-508XD has been phased out, and replaced by the PDP-LX5090.
Technical Specifications
Physical Measurements
| Screen Size (Diagonal) |
50 inches |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
| Dimensions (in mm) |
1224 x 717 x 115 |
| Weight |
34.5 kg |
Display
| Native Resolution |
1365 x 768 |
| Contrast Ratio |
16,000:1 |
Video
| HD Ready |
yes |
| Colour System |
PAL/ SECAM/ NTSC 3.58/ 4.43/ PAL 60 |
| Teletext |
yes |
| Teletext Memory |
2100 pages |
| Special Features |
HD Digital Film Direct 24 FPS, Ultra Black Panel, Direct Colour Filter III, Intelligent Brightness Control, ISF C3 Mode, PiP/PaP |
TV Tuner
| Analogue |
PAL/SECAM B/G, D/K, I, L, L’ |
| Digital |
DVB-T (Freeview) |
| Stereo Reception |
NICAM/ A2 |
Connection
| HDMI |
3 HDMI 1.3 (rear) |
| VGA |
1 (HD-15 + audio in; rear) |
| Component |
1 (YPbPr 3 x RCA connectors for video & L-R 2 x RCA connectors for audio; rear) |
| SCART |
3 (21-pin; rear) |
| S-Video |
1 (4-pin; side) |
| Composite (including audio input) |
1 (1 x RCA video & 2 x RCA audio; side) |
| Analogue Audio Output |
1 (L-R 2 x RCA connectors; rear) |
| Digital Audio Output |
1 (Optical; rear) |
| Headphone Output |
1 (3.5mm stereo minijack; side) |
| Subwoofer Output |
1 (rear) |
| Common Interface Slot |
1 (rear) |
| Serial RS232 |
1 (rear) |
| USB Port |
1 (side) |
Audio
| Speakers |
0 (available as optional extra) |
| Audio Output Power |
17 W + 17 W (1 kHz, 10%, 6Ω) |
| Sound Effect |
SRS, TruBass |
Power Consumption
| Voltage |
220 - 240V, 50/60Hz |
| Operation |
364 W |
| Standby |
0.4 W |
Included Accessories: Infrared remote control, 2 x AA batteries, power cable, ferrite core, cable tie, 3 x speed clamps, 3 x bead bands, cleaning cloth, warranty card, 2 x operating instruction
