Key Features:

High-Definition 1080p Resolution (1920 x 1080p)

50" Diagonal Class / 16:9 Wide-Screen Aspect Ratio (49.85" Screen)

New Deeper Intense Blacks for Unmatched Contrast (5x Previous Generation)

New Thinner Cosmetic Design
New Home Media Gallery Home Network Connectivity
4 Independent HDMI® 1.3 Inputs
Anti-Reflective Filter
Subwoofer Output
Technology

Exclusive cell structure with crystal emissive layer for a more intense black with added detail
Improved filter for enhanced contrast in bright environments
Improved ASIC video processing and scaling for the ultimate in Standard-Definition and High-Definition video performance
Detachable bottom speaker with fully integrated digital amplifier for pristine clarity and accuracy of sound
General

Improved Optimum Mode. Automatically analyzes and adjusts audio and video settings according to specific room light conditions and type of light and color. Program content is also monitored and finely adjusted so movies, sports and news are all faithfully reproduced. Includes OSD with status
Smooth Film mode to eliminate motion judder in 3:2 Pulldown (60Hz) providing natural even playback of content created by film
4 Independent HDMI 1.3 inputs with HDMI-CEC control and the ability to accept 1080p 24/60Hz signal
Room Light Sensor for automatic picture adjustment

Standard 3:2 (60Hz) and Advanced PureCinema with 3:3 Pulldown (72Hz) for accurate playback of film content

Fully Integrated ATSC and NTSC Tuner with Clear QAM
V-Chip Parental Control
Remote Control – Glow in the dark / Preset Mode
Picture

A/V Selection Memory – 7 options for viewing preferences: Optimum / Dynamic / Performance / Movie / Sports / Game / Standard (PC input: only for Standard)
Aspect Ratio Control – 9 positions: Auto* / Full / “Dot by Dot” / Zoom* / Cinema* / 4:3 / Wide* (only for SD) / Wide1* (only for HD) / Wide2* (only for HD)
*Except PC signal
Advanced Picture-in-Picture (4 positions), Picture-side-Picture (3 positions) and Still Picture capability
After-Image Reduction Function
Orbiter (Off / Mode 1 / Mode 2)

Auto Size (Off/ Natural / Wide-Zoom)

Side Mask Detection (Mode 1 – for black side masks / Mode 2 – for black & illustrated side masks)

Side Mask Brightness Sync (Fixed / Auto)
Video Pattern (White Bar)
Game Control Preference (AV Selection: only Game) (Off / On)
Room Light Sensor (Off / Mode 1 / Mode 2)
Video Processing

Picture Detail Settings* – DRE Picture, Black Level, ACL, Enhancer Mode, Gamma and CTI
*No menu items for these functions

Noise Reduction Settings* – 3 DNR, Field NR, Block NR, Mosquito NR
*No menu items for these functions

Tuner Noise Reduction (Off / On for each channel)
Home Media Gallery

IP Network Compatibility Designed to DLNA Guidelines
Enables a link with a networked PC to share content via Ethernet connection, including movies (even HD movie content), music and photos
Microsoft PlaysForSure™ Protected Content
No-hassle playback of Microsoft PlaysForSure audio or video content downloaded from the web and stored on personal computers, via an existing home network system
Supported Formats
Video: WMV9, MPEG1, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, MPEG4 (SP/ASP), MPEG4 (H.264/AVC)
Audio: WMA9, MP3, Linear PCM (WAV), HE-AAC, MPEG-4 AAC
Photos: JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, BMP
Inputs / Outputs

HDMI 1.3 (1 side, 3 rear) (w/PC support, 2 w/ analog audio): 4
Component: 1
Composite: 3
S-Video: 1
Antenna: 1
USB (Mass Storage Class): 1
PC: 1
LAN (10/100 Base-T - Ethernet): 1
Optical Digital Audio (Dolby Digital/PCM): 1
Audio LR: 1
Subwoofer: 1
SR: 1

IR Repeater Headphone: 1
Sound

18-Watt Stereo Digital Amplifier w/TruBass 2-Way Stereo Speakers

SRS® WOW HD / SRS FOCUS / SRS TruBass / SRS Definition
Approximate Dimensions:

Unit
Width: 48-17/32"
Height: 28-15/32"
Depth: 3-21/32"
With Speakers
Width: 48-17/32"
Height: 31-5/8"
Depth: 3-21/32"
Approximate Weight:

Unit: 74 lbs 1 oz
With Speakers: 86 lbs

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