Improving A Picture That Was Already Perfect
Not ones to rest on their laurels, Pioneer has worked hard to perfect the plasma picture. The high definition 1365 x 768 resolution picture on the PRO -1150HD is absolutely stunning in every way. For starters, they put a new cell structure and Crystal Emissive Layer behind the plasma layer. This allows for more intense blacks and more detail. So, blacks are blacker, yet the lighter areas on the screen still maintain their true brightness values and don't turn muddy or gray. Another addition to the PRO-1150 is the ASIC video processing and scaling technology for the ultimate in both standard definition and high definition performance.
Wait. Pioneer Didn't Stop There.
They've added Optimum Video Mode with an optical light sensor for automated adjustment of picture in both varying light conditions and by program content, i.e., news, sports, and movies. The new Pure Cinema Smooth Film Motion mode elimates motion judder in 3:2 pulldown, and it compliments the Advanced PureCinema with 3:3 pulldown so all the bases are covered. Four independent HDMI 1.3 connections gives your home theater a little elbow room while providing the best in uncompressed video and audio.
Home Media Gallery
Why not enjoy the content stored on your home network on your beautiful plamsa television? With the PRO-1150HD's Home Media Gallery, you can do just that. It's basically IP network compatibility designed to DLNA guidelines, and it enables a link with a networked PC to share content, including movies (even HD movies), music, and photos. It supports playback of Microsoft PlaysForSure audio and video content downloaded from the Web and stored on personal computer, via an existing home network system. The system supports lots of formats. Supported video formats include: WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, MPEG-ASP. Audio formats are: LPCM, MP3, WMA, WMA9 PRO, AC3, AAC, and WAV. You can view photos in the following formats: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, BMP and GIF.
Getting The Most Out Of Your Home Theater
When played at home, movies should look like what the director originally captured on film. But unfortunately, when they're transformed from film to DVD, films often lose something in the process. That "something" is their unique, natural imagery, and that's why Pioneer's Advanced PureCinema is important. It faithfully and accurately restores that original film-like look to movies on DVD (and yes, even videotape). The physical characteristics of your TV room can have a big effect on visual quality. To achieve the ultimate viewing experience, the Elite's ISF C3 capability allows your plasma panel to be optimized for the specific room environment it's in. As an optional service available through your Elite dealer (in this case, Vann's), a professional calibrator can adjust your Elite plasma panel using ISF's exclusive C3 adjustment procedure, for optimum viewing in all kinds of viewing conditions (see more on ISF below).
One Well-Connected Plasma
The PRO-1150HD offers full connectivity to your audio/video source components and computer. The television has a fully integrated media receiver with dual NTSC (standard TV) tuners and one ATSC (high-definition TV) tuner, for receiving over-the-air broadcasts. (Why two NTSC tuners? So you can watch two standard-TV programs at once, using Picture-in-Picture). Cable TV subscribers can utilize a CableCARD™ to receive NTSC and ATSC broadcasts instead of using a traditional cable set-top box — just insert the CableCARD provided by your cable company into the slot provided on television. The PRO1150HD also features the TV Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide, to help you find your favorite shows.
HDMI Terminals: Simple, Powerful, Versatile
In addition to a full set of A/V and computer inputs and outputs, the PRO-1150HD includes four fully independent HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) terminals that enable direct digital input of video and audio signals requiring just one HDMI cable from your component to the TV. These independent HDMI inputs have the ability to accept a 1080p 24/60Hz signal for beautiful uncompressed video and audio. HDMI provides a straight path from point A to point B and the signal remains in a pure, digital state. The result? Completely "lossless" transmission that delivers exceptional image and sound quality compared to conventional connection types.
Exceptional Sound
Pioneer is famous for great sound quality, and it's built into the PRO-1150HD. If you want impressive sound but like to keep things simple, the PRO1150HD includes two side speakers that attach to the panel (they can be detached as well). The 2-way stereo speakers are driven by a 17-watt stereo amplifier. There are also speaker outputs (left/right) so you can attach separate speakers. The PRO-1150HD also features SRS™, WOW™, and FOCUS™ surround sound audio features which drive great sound front the television's two speakers. There's also Bass Boost Loudness for a little extra puch when you think you need it.
ISF Calibration -- Worth The Effort or Not?
The PRO1150HD provides a superior viewing experience that is bright, sharp and accurate right out of the box. However, every living room is different and that variance in environment can have an effect on the visual quality of your television. The PRO-1150HD display offers ISF's Custom Calibration Configuration mode, a color calibration process designed by and licensed from the Imaging Science Foundation, Inc. This capability allows a certified calibrator to perform advanced color calibration with never before achieved simplicity, accuracy and reliability. It includes, among many things, a detailed gamma selection with eight steps for a high level of display accuracy. Don't be afraid of the techno-jargon. The key word here is "custom." This feature allows your plasma television to be tweaked and tuned for the room in which you decide to install it. It can even be set for nighttime and daytime viewing so the television adjusts depending on how much light is shining into the room. The process involves a calibrator taking test measurements with a color meter and making tweaks to optimze the set. It takes about 20 minutes per source to calibrate the set. Once it's completed, the ISF modes are enabled and the settings are locked to eliminate any accidental changes.
Included With Purchase
Remote control, table top stand, detachable side speakers.
Comparison Specifications
- 50" Screen Size (Measured Diagonally), High Definition Resolution (1365 x 768)
- 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
- Wide Viewing Angle of 160-Degrees (Horizontal and Vertical)
- Pure Cinema Smooth Film Motion With 3:2 Pulldown / Advanced PureCinema With 3:3 Pulldown
- 4 Independent HDMI 1.3 Inputs, 2 Component Video Inputs, 1 S-Video Inputs, 3 Composite Video Inputs (2 Side/1 Rear)
- USB Input, LAN (10/100Base-T) Ethernet Connection, PC Input, Antenna A&B
- SRS™/WOW™/FOCUS™ Surround Sound Audio, Bass Boost Loudness
- 17-Watt Stereo Amplifier with TruBass 2-Way Stereo Detachable Side Speakers
- Table Top Stand Included
- Illuminated Preset/Learning Remote Control
Additional Specifications
- Redesigned Cell Structure With Improved Crystal Emissive Layer
- ASIC Video Processing And Scaling
- Optimum Video Mode With Optical Light Sensor
- Independent Gamma Control (R/G/B), Enhance Mode (1/2/3), Gamma (1/2/3), ACL (On/Off), Black Level (On/Off)
- Room Light Sensor
- Intelligent Mode (On/Off), 3 DYC, I-P Mode
- Color Management, Color Space (1/2), Color Temperature Adjustment (5 Settings + Manual)
- Mosquito Noise Effect, Mosquito Noise Reduction (On/Off), Field Noise Reduction (Off/High/Mid/Low)
- 3D Digital Noise Reduction (3 Settings), MPEG Noise Reduction, Block Noise Reduction, Tuner Noise Reduction
- Natural Resize, Natural Enhancer, Digital Chroma Decoder, Digital CTI (Color Transient Improver)
Manufacturer Specifications
- Seamless Orbiter, Auto Size, Side Mask Detection/Brightness, Video Pattern, Game Control Preferences, Fine Tune, After-Image Reduction
- Aspect Ratio Control (Wide/Zoom/Cinema/Full/4:3)
- Advanced Picture-in-Picture (4 Positions), Picture-Side-Picture, Still Picture Capability
- A/V Selection Memory (Optimum/Dynamic/Standard/PURE/Movie/Game/User/ISF-Day/ISF-Night)
- ISFcc Calibration Ready
- Fully Integrated Dual NTSC And ATSC Tuner With CableCARD™ Interface
- TV Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide, V-Chip Parental Control
- Home Media Gallery: IP Network Compatibility Designed to DLNA Guidelines
- No-Hassle Playback of Microsoft PlaysForSure Audio or Video Content (Via Home Network)
- Outputs: Optical Digital Audio, Audio, Monitor Audio LR, Subwoofer, SR+, IR Repeater, Headphone
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 48.19" W x 28.22" H x 4.5" D (Without Detachable Speakers)
- Weight: 88.8 Lbs.
Pioneer PRO-1150HD Warranty Details
Two-Year Parts And Labor (Residential Applications Only)
