LG Plasma HDTV 2009 Range Overview and Comparisons

LG Plasma HDTV 2009 Notable Features

NetCast Entertainment Access – Ethernet Connectivity

NetCast, utilizing a built-in Ethernet port and Internet connection enables viewers to stream movies, TV shows and videos with Netflix, YouTube, Vudu. Information updates such as news, weather and stock prices can also be accessed without a PC connection.

600Hz Smooth Motion

LG, Panasonic and Samsung all have a 600Hz plasma panel technology. It should be noted that plasma displays inherently have a response time in order of thousands of times faster than LCD HDTVs delivering much sharper fast onscreen motion common to sports and action movies. LG and the other manufacturers have made something already good even better with their faster pixel response 600Hz Subfield Motion technology.

LG Plasma HDTV 2009

THX Display Certification and THX Cinema Mode

Gaining THX Certification is a rigorous process and a significant accomplishment for any manufacturer. THX certification should give a consumer confidence that the display product they are purchasing has achieved a high performance benchmark.

USB 2.0

Convenient access to digital photos, music and videos (JPEG/MP3/Divx HD)

Smart Energy Saving

To achieve energy savings a tuning loop including a light sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting conditions in the viewing environment.

AV Mode II

Three AV modes are available to optimize picture and sound settings based on video content genre; cinema, sports and game. For the 2009 LG range, the Cinema Mode has been calibrated using ISFccc standards for a more natural, film-like appearance.

ISFccc Ready

ISFccc (Imaging Science Foundation Certified Calibration Configuration) calibration options allows professional calibration technicians to calibrate a HDTV to deliver the best picture quality for the home theater environment and ambient lighting conditions. Technicians can store their calibration settings as ISF Day and ISF Night modes, for best image quality in different lighting conditions.

Clear Voice II

Clear Voice technology automatically enhances dialogue when rising background sounds (eg. action films) threatens to overwhelm clarity. New enhancements now allow viewers to customize their personal preferences based on their home environment through a 12-step adjustment process.

Picture Wizard

Picture Wizard in and interesting new LG technology enabling easier owner calibration using on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. It’s a technique common to calibration DVDs available.

Below is a tabulation of the LG 2009 Plasma HDTV series with an overview and their distinguishing features listed. Following is a listing of features common to all the series. Follow the series link to read the a covering individual features in more detail. Click on model numbers to check prices with Amazon. Links to the latest available specification from LG are also provided.

LG PS80 Series Full HD 1080p Plasma HDTV

60PS80, 50PS80

The PS80 series (60 inch 60PS80 and 50 inch 50PS80) Full HD 1080p plasma HDTV prime distinguishing feature is NetCast Entertainment Access working through an Ethernet (Internet) connection. NetCast allows consumers to access even more content and video on their HDTV without the need for a computer. NetCast offers access to Netflix Instant Streaming, Yahoo! Widgets, YouTube and can also access music and photos stored on a home PC.

Distinguishing features are:

LG NetCast Entertainment Access (Netflix, YouTube, Vudu, Yahoo! Widgets, My Media Access CIFS)
1 Ethernet (rear)
2 Digital Audio Out (1 Digital/1 Optical) (rear)
USB 2.0 (JPEG/MP3/Divx HD) (side)
Full HD 1080p Resolution
THX Certified Display
Single Layer Design
Picture Wizard
4 HDMI V.1.3 (2 rear/2 side)

Specification LG PS80 Plasma HDTV (pdf)

LG PS60 Series Full HD 1080p Plasma HDTV

50PS60, 50PS60

The PS60 Full HD 1080p plasma HDTV series (60 inch 60PS60 and 50 inch 50PS60) offers the sharp detail of Full HD along with the assurance of quality provided by THX Certification. There is also the convenience of Picture Wizard allowing simple user calibration. The single-layer design gives a stylish single pane of glass appearance highlighted by a variety of colored bezel choices.

Distinguishing features are:

Full HD 1080p Resolution
THX Certified Display
Single Layer Design
Picture Wizard
4 HDMI V.1.3 (2 rear/2 side)

Specification LG PS60 Plasma HDTV (pdf)

LG PQ30 Series HD 720p Plasma HDTV

50PQ30, 42PQ30

The PQ30 HD 720p plasma HDTV series (50 inch 50PQ30 and 42 inch 42PQ30) offer the detail of HD (720p) along with a high contrast ratio, good connectivity options and a well featured audio system.

Distinguishing features are: