Sony Plasma TV and Flat Screen TV Display Buying Tips

Brilliant Picture Quality - The PFM 50C1 uses a high resolution flat panel with 1365 x 768 pixels. Achieving excellent brightness and contrast, it produces sharp, detailed images with rich and natural colors. With the Sony original I/P (Interlace/Progressive) conversion technology you will see precise and smooth images throughout the screen, and the anti-reflection coating on the glass panel reduces light reflection for clear, high contrast pictures.

Multiple Inputs and a High Performance Scan Converter - With input connectors for composite, S-video (Y/C), RGB/component signals, you can display your visuals from a wide variety of signal sources, ranging from standard video to HDTV, DTV and computer signals up to UXGA^*. A built-in high performance scan converter ensures optimum image quality with exact pixel sampling from the original input source, providing high quality pixel-by-pixel image reproduction.
* for details, please refer to the Preset Signal chart.

Features
High Resolution 1365 X 768 Images -1365 x 768 pixels for excellent brightness and contrast and smooth images throughout the screen in any video format

Anti-reflection glass coating - Reduces light reflection for clear, high contrast pictures

Lightweight and Slim Cabinet - 65.5 lbs and 3 1/4 inches thick for easy, flexible mounting anywhere

High-performance Scan Converter - Optimum image quality with exact pixel sampling from the original input source, providing high quality pixel-by-pixel image reproduction using Sony's new, exclusive Automatic Dot Phase Adjustment

Six language On-Screen Display - Quick and simple setup in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese

Selectable Aspect Ratio - Choose from widescreen 16:9, wide zoom, Letter Box zoom and standard 4:3 for flexible presentations

Picture Zoom - Zoom in on a section for a closer look; allows multiple panels to be used for video wall applications

Self Diagnosis Alarm - Easy maintenance access to confirm a diagnosis on the status menu, service code indicator or via the RS232C port

Color Temperature/Dot Phase Adjustment - Optimizes the scan converter sampling phase to the input signal and allows for up to six color temperature settings

Screen Saver Function - Picture orbiting and picture inversion assist in more uniform use of the pixels

Multiple Inputs for composite, S-video and RGB/Component - Displays visuals from a wide variety of signal sources, ranging from standard video to HDTV, DTV and computer signals up to UXGA.

Specifications
Picture Performance
Resolution: 1365 x 768 pixels
Pixel Pitch: 0.90 x 0.51 mm
Active Area (W/H): 1106 x 622
Viewable Area: 50" diagonal
Driver: 10-bit RGB
Colors: 16.8 million colors simultaneously
Type: AC -type Plasma Display Panel with anti-reflection screen
Color system: NTSC/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/PAL 60
Sampling rate: 13.5 to 140 MHz

Video In:
- Connector 1: BNC
- Signal: Composite Video
- Connector 2: S-video(Mini Din 4-Pin)
- Signal: Y/C

Preset Signals
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC_4.43, PAL60, 1080/24PsF, 1080/50I, 575/50P, 480/60P, 1080/60I, 720/60P

General
Power Requirements: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 4.5 to 1.8A
Power Consumption: 490 W max.
Operating Temperature: 0 to 35 C (32 to 95 F)
Storage Temperature: -10 to 40 C (14 to 104 F)
Humidity: 20 to 90 %, no condensation
Dimensions: 49" x 29.7" x 3.9"
Screen Size (Measured Diagnolly): 50"
Weight: 94.8

Sony PFM50C1 Review by Robert Kantor on 9.5.02

Q:  Describe the picture of the plasma TV/LCD monitor in terms of clarity, color reproduction, contrast and brightness.

A:   This screen is very well balanced. Very clear up close and it really opens up as you draw back. We had to back the colors off as they were very bright and we have the whitest white I have seen on a plasma. Viewing abgle even from the other room from the side is very clear.

Q:  What are your general comments on your Plasma TVs/LCD Monitors? How do you like it?

A:  I first went with plasma as opposed to projection because I did not like having to isolate light from the room in order to view a piecture. The plasma of course saves space, but it simply defines what television should look like. It is a great thing to have a theatre in your home, for me I now have one in each room! I also have a LCD and it seems to have more clarity and brightness than the plasmas, but size is an issue still, and when high def hits the plasmas, it should be about the same. Lets not forget how a plasma impresses people when they come to your home!

Q:  How would you best describe the design and looks of the Plasma TV/LCD Monitor?

A:  My plasmas are less than four inches thick. I went with silver frames as it tends to open up the picture as oppsed to a black frame which defines the screen. The Sonys are really nice looking..simple, functional... no nonsense. Also the protective screen cover is a great idea and intergrates well into the design.

Q:  Plasma TV Inputs used? A:   1 Component Video Cable

Q:  How long have you had the Plasma TV/LCD Monitor? A:  Less than 1 Month

Q:  What is the Plasma TV/LCD used for? A:  Home Living Room

Q:  Where did you purchase your Plasma TV/LCD Monitor? How was your buying experience?

A:   DTV City - This is the place to buy! They know what you need and they deliver ! Very helpful and fairly priced- great service.

Sony PFM 50C1 Plasma TV Display