a guide for entry level home cinema..

shianghorng

The Pioneer PDP-506HDG is really nice !!

how big is it?i have a look in the internet..

shianghorng

It's this one ...


PDP-506HDG
Features

      Product Outline

          o Brightness: 1,100 cd/m2
          o Contrast Ratio: 4,000 : 1
          o Plasma TV with separate Media Receiver
          o High Definition XGA resolution - 1,280 pix x 768 pix (50")
          o PAL/NTSC/SECAM TUNER Built in
          o High difinition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) for Pure Digital Connection
          o PC Input (Accepts up to WXGA signal)

      Key Features

          o A Pure Black Panel, embedded with a revolutionary Crystal Emissive Layer, will realise 'Pure' Black details and has also dramatically improved the dark room contrast ratio.
          o The newly developed Flex CLEAR Drive has dramatically improved colours and gradation. In real life this means that the latest Pioneer PDP displays will shows up to 5 times more detail than the previous models.
          o Direct Colour Filter with reduced reflections has improved the bright room contrast ratio and reduced multiple reflections of ambient light.
          o Pioneer always strives to offer the ultimate in digital home entertainment. The PDP panel, media receiver and speaker(s) are separated thereby offering you a higher level of installation freedom.
          o Low Power Consumption rate realised by efficient emission technologies such as Crystal Emissive Layer, Direct Colour Filter & Deep Encased Cell structure.
          o The Wide Range technology has further improved the sound quality of the plasma speakers. It guarantees a clear and lively sound while enjoying your favourite movie, sports event or TV show.

Specification
Screen Size        50 Inches
Aspect Ratio        16 : 9
Number of Pixels (Horizontal x Vertical)        1,280 x 768
Brightness        1,100 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio        4,000:1
Digital 3D YSC        PAL/NTSC (Main)
Video Signals        PAL/SECAM/NTSC3.58/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL-N/HD/PC
PC Signals        VGA/SVGA/XGA/Wide XGA
Picture-in-Picture Display        Yes
Split-Screen Display        Yes
Screen-Freeze Function        Yes
DNR (Digital Noise Reduction)        Yes (Off/High/Mid/Low)
MPEG NR        Yes (Off/High/Mid/Low)
Color Management        Yes
Natural Enhancer        Yes
Digital Flicker Fee        Yes
Digital CTI (Color Transient Improvement)        Yes
Dynamic Range Expander        Yes (Off/High/Mid/Low)
ACL        Yes (Off/On)
Black Level        Yes (Off/On)
Gamma        Yes (1/2/3)
Color Temperature Adjustment        Yes (High/Mid-High/Mid/Mid-Low/Low, Manual)
PureCinema        Yes (Off/Standard/ADV)
AV Selection (Programmed Picture)        Yes (STANDARD/DYNAMIC/MOVIE/GAME/USER)
Reception System        PAL B/G, I, D/K, M, N, SECAM B/G, D/K, NTSC M
Stereo/ Dual Sound        NICAM B/G, I, D/K, CCIR A2 BG/DK, MTS
Auto Search        Yes
Auto Channel Labeling        Yes
Auto Channel Sort        Yes
Tuner NR        Yes
Number of Programmable Channels        125
Teletext        CEEFAX/FLOF/TOP (with TOP Over View Page)
Number of Languages        25
Page Memory        2,100 pages
Picture and Text (Dual Screen)        Yes
OSD        High-Quality Font
Languages        5
Remote Controller        SR
Energy Save Mode (for AV and PC)        Yes (Standard/Save1/Save2)
No Signal Off (for AV)        Yes (Disable/Enable)
No Operation Off (for AV)        Yes (Disable/Enable)
Power Management (for PC)        Yes (Off/Mode1/Mode2)
Audio Output Power        13 W + 13 W (1kHz, 10%, 8 ohms)
Tone Control        Bass, Treble, Balance
Surround        SRS*
Audio Orientation        FOCUS*
Bass Boost        TruBass*
Input1        AV Input, S-video Input, Y

i was eating pasta while reading the specs..stopped eating for a while..try to imagine how big it is..wah..specs look good..size also good..this the one that you have been looking right?how much?

shianghorng

I can't really remember ...
I think it's RM30 something grands !

thats for the tv alone..but as long as you got some extra cash and interest..price doesnt matter..but for a student for me..price does matter..hahah..what esle on your future plan for the home cinema set..speakers?amp?

shianghorng

Maybe new speakers ....
Cause my speaker are already OLD !
The speaker in the picture up there is designed nicely !! BeoLab 8000
The CD change is cool right ?? :pmuka:

whats that?a cd player or just a cd holder?

shianghorng

CD player with stores 6 CDs ....
If you are bored of disc 1 change it to 6 or anyone you like !!

mm..usually this type of cd player is crap..thats the generalisation..but dont listen to me..but its cool..especially if you have a large living room.

shianghorng

Want to watch the video of it ??

shianghorng

Here's the web site !!
http://www.bang-olufsen.com/web2 ... wMedia=9&sub=ms

shianghorng

Look at this pleasent picture ....

so nice la that moving cd reader..moves on top each cds..thats a cool gadget..100% agreed!

shianghorng

I think if we want to OWN this ...
We must really work hard ...
At least RM70K !! :geram::geram:

with this one i can get married for the 2nd time..or have a 2nd perdana v6..to much for this..

shianghorng

So you are married ?? :nerd:

not yet la..just 23...what i meant if i already married the same amount of money can be used to get another wife..dont get me wrong..i'm single..long way to go..

shianghorng

Another nice picture ....

is the stand stable to put the plasma tv..look a bit shaky with limited base..