Product Description

Add new life to your home cinema experience with this 60" PureVision plasma HDTV from Pioneer. Integrating Pioneer exclusive technologies like their Deep Encased Cell Structure for a brilliant and consistent picture, Pure Drive II digital signal processing for virtually no video noise or loss of image quality, and a full complement of analog/digital/pc inputs, it's the only TV you'll ever need for all of your multimedia applications. Convenience features include a fully integrated media receiver with dual NTSC and ATSC tuner, independent HDMI inputs with the ability to accept a 1080p signal, TV Guide On-Screen Interactive Program Guide, and a built-in amplifier with bottom-mounted, removable, stereo speakers. It's the perfect high-definition display for any new or existing home theater set-up!

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #78007 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Pioneer
• Model: PDP-6070HD
• Dimensions: 34.66" h x 57.88" w x 4.66" l, 114.00 pounds
• Display size: 60

Features

• Fully integrated media receiver
• Independent HDMI inputs
• TV guide on-screen interactive programming
• Aspect ratio control
• V-chip parental control

Amazon.com
Pioneer has spent decades in the pursuit of the finest picture quality. Agonizing over materials, science, hardware, and software. Now, with the high definition signal pure across audio and video, all the pieces ofor an unparalleled home theater experience are finally coming together. Pioneer has waited a long time for technology to catch up to their ideas, but now that it has, they're ready to pass the new technology on to you.

Several new and improved technologies have been added into Pioneer's televisions. For example, redesigned deep encased cell structure is meant to improve brightness, image accuracy, and panel efficiency. The wide viewing angle of 160 degrees ensures that viewers from almost any angle can see the new and greatly improved colors and contrast of these new TV's. Feature List
PANEL TECHNOLOGY

• Redesigned Deep Encased Cell Structure to improve brightness, image accuracy and panel efficiency
• New First-Surface Pure Color Filter for enhanced contrast, color and reduction in light reflection on screen
• Crystal Emissive Layer for deeper blacks and increased brightness of images
• New and Improved Red and Blue Phosphors creating a brighter, purer and wider color space, improving the overall HD experience
• New Dielectric Layer for improved light management and efficiency of panel
• Wide Viewing Angle of 160° - horizontal and vertical with no color shift or picture distortion
  

VIDEO PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

• Pure Drive II Signal Processing – Full time 10-bit Digital Video Processing delivers a low noise, high contrast, natural colored image1080p/24Hz Compatibility for HDMI and Component
• ACE IV (Advanced Continuous Emission) for reproduction of billions of colors and improved grey-scale rendering in dark picture areas
• Advanced PureCinema™ with 3:3 pull down, film-based material on DVD, videotape or even regular TV will match the smooth and nature reproduction seen in a movie theatre
• Color Temperature Adjustment – 3 settings (high/mid/low)
• Digital Noise Reduction – 4 Settings (off/high/mid/low)
• MPEG Noise Reduction – 4 Settings (off/high/mid/low)
• Digital CTI (Color Transient Improver)
• Natural Resize
• Natural Enhancer
• Digital Chroma Decoder(10-bit)
  

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

• Fully Integrated Media Receiver with Dual NTSC and ATSC Tuner
• Independent HDMI Inputs (10-bit processing) with the ability to accept a 1080p/24Hz signal
• TV Guide On-Screen® Interactive Program Guide for easy navigation of TV program services
• A/V Selection Memory – 6 options for viewing preferences (Standard/Dynamic/PURE/Movie/Game/User)
• Aspect Ratio Control – 5 positions (Wide/Zoom/Cinema/ Full/4:3)
• "Dot by Dot" for PC
• Split Screen/Picture in Picture display modes to view multiple sources at one time
• Home Gallery offering a convenient way to view photos via USB connection
• V-Chip Parental Control
• New Remote Control with preset, glow in the dark, direct input selection and TV Guide control

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Customer Reviews

Awesome Plasma
I bought this tv from a local dealer here in Ohio. I have to say, this is my 3rd plasma, and it's the best I've ever owned. Incredible value for the money. I paid almost this much for a 50" nec in february, and this thing is 60" and so much better as far as picture quality, blacks, colors, no image retention (which for non-tech readers, is the precursor to burn-in, which is a permanent image scarring on the tv). I have HD from Time Warner and it looks like you're looking out a window. Our main seating area is about 8-10' from the screen. It has a 15 pin Dsub connector for connecting a computer. I have my PC connected to it, and it is awesome to surf the web at 60" of screen. Coupled with a Gyration mouse and keyboard, this is the ultimate computer monitor.

The Lexus of HDTVs
I've had this 60" set for a week now, and it impresses in every way. First and foremost, the picture quality is 100 out of 100; Pioneer really is ahead of every other plasma manufacturer, Panasonic included (although they're close). The colors are natural, and even the standard def channels look excellent. The appearance, with the shiny black bezel, is fitting for a luxury brand. It also sets off the picture in a way silver bezels cannot. There are enough HDMI and component plugs to keep the set viable for 15+ years. The speaker bar at the bottom sounds excellent. Everything about the construction and features is first rate. If Lexus put their name on a TV, this would be it.

This has been available for about 7 months, and is in the last `third' of its availability. This is good news in regards to price. Although some retailers still offer this at $6500, quality online dealers offer it at $4200-4500, an excellent deal, and unthinkable even 4 months ago. I'm not sure how much further they will realistically go.

The 2007 Pioneer sets are coming out in late summer, I think, and the big buzz is about 1080p (vs. 768p for this set). Expect a higher MSRP ($7500?), and limited initial availability. Also, I've seen the one current 50" 1080p Pioneer set at the store (a cool $8,000), and really, from 6-8 feet away, there is scant improvement over this set. You have to be right on top of it studying the picture to notice (and have a 1080p source like HD_DVD, and have the content shot/mastered in 1080p). Given the just-reduced price of this 60" plasma, if you're thinking of jumping in, now is actually a terrific time.

The Best Plasmas Money Can Buy
If you are in the market for a flat screen TV, make sure that you don't buy on a whim and you take your time. Go out and sample what the market has to offer with your eyes and don't focus on labels or brand names. Let your sight and opinion do the shopping for you and then look at labels and product history afterwards. If you follow these instructions and just focus on the best flat screen television you can find, there is one word that will stand above the rest:

Pioneer.

When I first went shopping for a new television for the first time in 8 years, I knew that I wanted a plasma because of the better display of black levels versus LCDs (both technologies have their pros and cons). I enjoy watching TV most in the dark and I also like dark visuals more than bright ones (probably ones of the reasons why I love 'Batman Begins' so much). With the prices having dropped so much in the past year I felt like I would seriously be upgrading our main monitor in the near future and I did exactly as I instructed, just looking and taking in the picture on all the different models that are available to consumers today and after looking and looking and looking there was only one Plasma that truly stood out from the rest. Pioneer has been making commercial Plasmas longer than most anyone else and they have proprietary technology that produces the most gorgeous picture possible. Whether the signal is 1080i, 720p, HD-DVD/Bluray, or standard DVDs, when you put it on a Pioneer plasma the picture is like watching TV again for the first time. Blacks are perfect, colors are exceptional, it truly is a joy to watch nearly anything on this piece of equipment.

With standard programming, the best bet is to just set the Plasma to the setting 'USER FULL' and just get used to widescreen as fast as possible. The picture doesn't look nearly as good as the HD level content, but it's still more than acceptable and doesn't ruin the experience.

Overall engineering of this Plasma is exceptional as well. The bezel on this is produced with a black glossy finish that simply looks exquisite, a perfect complement to nearly any decor.

The remote that comes with this unit isn't too bad but most people that buy something of this quality will probably use a universal remote anyhow. The remote isn't going to win any awards but it's nowhere near the hideous quality of the remotes that Panasonic ships with their televisions.

PROS: picture quality, black levels, casing, menus, overall quality

CONS: none

Some issues from other users have been related to a slight buzz emanating from the TV and while this is present, if you have the television on with any volume at all you won't hear it.

For LCD buyers, if you are looking for a TV that does bright colors better and something that is more energy efficient (Plasmas are hungry when it comes to power) you probably can look elsewhere, but if you enjoy movies and want a picture that is incredible no matter what the viewing angle or height, there simply is no match for a Pioneer plasma, the Rolls Royce of high end televisions on the market.

Yes, I LOVE my Pioneer Plasma, simply the best television money can buy.

***** HIGHEST POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION