LG 50PG20 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

by LG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 48.2 x 31.1 inches ; 84 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 112 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0016P2NIA
• Item model number: 50PG20
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #159,469 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer PG20 HDTVs complement virtually any decor. They are uncommonly slim and built with a unique single-layer design that virtually eliminates unsightly speaker grills. The result is a sleek plasma HDTV that sits comfortably in any room.

Key Features

• 720p HD Resolution
• XD Engine
• 1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• Fluid Motion
• 3x HDMI V.1.3 with Deep Color
• AV Mode (Cinema, Sports, Game)
• Clear Voice
• LG SimpLink Connectivity
• Invisible Speaker System
• 100,000 Hours to Half Brightness (Typical)
• PC Input

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AV Mode

The AV Mode optimizes the picture into Cinema, Sports, and game Mode according to the video and audio content. The viewer has the ability to quickly choose the correct mode for the picture they are viewing.

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Fluid Motion (180 Hz Effect)

Enjoy smoother, clearer motion with all types of programming such as sports and action movies. The moving picture resolution give the impression of performance of up to 3x the panels actual refresh rate.

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Fine-Tuned Natural Sound

LG’s 2008 line of TVs include a unique invisible speaker system, tuned by renowned audio expert, Mr. Mark Levinson. Speakers are embedded in strategic spots behind the front cabinet and use minute vibrations to turn the entire front bezel into the speaker system. The result is a clean, polished look, and enhanced audio by increasing the “sweet spot”, giving a wider and richer sound field. Clear Voice Technology automatically enhances and amplifies the sound of human voice frequency range to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells.

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LG SimpLink
Allows for convenient control of other LG SimpLink products using the existing HDMI connection.

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Product Specifications

PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
Native Display Resolution 1365 x 768p
Brightness (cd/m2) 1,500
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1,000,000:1
Native Contrast Ratio 20,000:1
ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) 3 Modes
Non-Reflective Black Matrix Structure
Fluid Motion 180Hz Effect
Pure Black Level
Altitude 2,000 m / 6,561 ft
Life Span (Typical) 100,000 hours

BROADCASTING SYSTEM
Analog
ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM

VIDEO
XD Engine
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Aspect Ratio Correction 6 Modes
Just Scan (1:1 Pixel Matching)
- HDMI 1080p/1080i/720p
- Component 1080p/1080i/720p
- RF 1080i/720p
Enhanced Line Doubler
Enhanced Noise Reduction (Video Noise Filter; 3D & MPEG)
Color Temperature Control 4 Modes
Black Stretcher (Black Level Enhancer)
3:2 Pulldown
Picture Reset
AV Mode (Picture & Sound) 3 Modes
Picture Selection Mode 7 Modes
DTV Signal Strength Indicator

AUDIO
Mono/Stereo/Dual (MTS/SAP)
Audio Outout Power (Watts - THD 10%) 10W + 10W
Speaker System Details 1 Way 2 System (Invisible Speaker)
Dolby Digital Decoder
Surround System Type SRS TruSurround XT
Bass/Treble/Balance Controls
Auto Volume Leveler
Sound Mode 5 Modes
Mute

SPECIAL FEATURES
1080P Source Input
- HDMI 60p/30p/24p
- Component 60p/30p/24p
- RGB 60p
A/V Input Navigation
Auto Navigation
Input Labeling
Quick View (Previous Channel)
Clear Voice (On/Off)
Quick Setup Guide
Parental Control w/V-Chip
Key Lock
Closed Caption
LG SimpLink (HDMI CEC)
Trilingual Menus English/French/Spanish
EZ Menus (High Performance Interface)
Channel Add/Delete
Favorite Channel
Auto Clock
Manual Clock
On/Off Timer
Sleep Timer
Auto Off (When no video is present)

SIDE AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS
L/R Audio/Composite Video In 1
HDMI/HDCP In 1
USB 2.0 1 (Service Only)

REAR AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS/OUTPUTS
RF In (Antenna/Cable) 1
L/R Audio/Component Video In 1
S-Video In 1
HD Component Video In (Y,Pb,Pr) + L/R Audio 2
Digital Audio Out 1 (Optical)
HDMI/HDCP Input 2 (V.1.3 with Deep Color)
RGB In (D-Sub 15pin) - PC 1
PC Audio Input 1
RS-232c In (Control/Service) 1
Remote Control In (IR) 1

CABINET/ACCESSORIES
Cabinet Style One Piece
Cabinet Color Glossy Piano-black
Remote Control Type Universal
Stand Fixed
VESA Compatible (W x H) 400mm x 400mm

POWER
Consumption (Typical) n/a
Stand-by Consumption <1W
Energy Star Compliant

SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions w/out stand (W x H x D) 48.2” x 31.1” x 3.4”
Weight w/out stand 84.0 lbs
Dimensions w/stand (W x H x D) 48.2” x 33.4” x 14.3”
Weight w/stand 91.5 lbs
Dimensions w/packaging (W x H x D) 52.4” x 39.8” x 18.1”
Weight in package 111.6 lbs

Limited Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labor/ 2 Years Panel

Product Description

50" PDP HDTV, 1365 x 768 Resolution, 20,000:1 Contrast Ratio, 1,500:1 cd/m2 Brightness, ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM - 1 Tuner, SRS TruSurroundXT, 3 HDMI input. USB 2.0.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Happy With this TV, June 29, 2008

By 

Petros (Bad Ax, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LG 50PG20 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

We could not be any happier with our purchase of this Plasma.

This TV was my family's first venture into the world of HD. We considered many factors, such as screen size, price, on-going maintenance expenses, and getting something that we would be happy with for a good number of years. We were first drawn to Projections, because of the huge screens available for reasonable prices, but were turned off by the good possibility of having to purchase a new expensive bulb every year of so. LCD's were nice, but their price in larger screens was significantly higher than Plasmas, and they have the problem with the viewing angle. In the end, we decided to go with a Plasma no smaller that 50 inches, because we didn't want to feel as if we needed a "bigger" TV a few years down the road.

Before purchasing the LG 720p, we tried the same resolution in the Insignia 50 Inch Plasma. That was in our house for one day when we decided to return it to get something of better quality, which turned out to be this LG. The price of the LG was only a little more than the Insignia, but the quality was so much better.

The picture is phenomenal. I cannot tell any difference between the picture on this compared to Plasmas that cost 4-5 times as much. Even non-HD channels look great on this.

The appearance is very nice as well. The color of the case is "piano black" which looks really slick.

We bought the Init Wall Mount for this TV, and it works great. It was simple and fast to install.

The only possible negative with the LG was the sound. This was the one area where we actually liked the Insignia better. On some stations, we have to crank the sound up to 60 or beyond. With our Wii, it only needs to be in the teens. So the issue is probably more with my Cable Provider and/or Cable Box. But as I indicated, we did notice better sound with the Insignia.

There was an issue when we first got the TV out of the box and hooked it up. There was a white vertical line on the far right-hand side of the TV that ran the entire height. You could see some blurry images through the white, so I knew it wasn't just a aspect ratio setting. This line started going away the second day of viewing, and by the third day it was gone completely and have had no problems with it since (we have now owned this for about a month). Maybe it just needed to get "broken in"???

We also purchased a 4-Year Extended Warranty from the store we got this from, mostly for peace of mind on this investment. Their Extended Warranty does cover burn-in, so that is a good thing to know just in case one of the kids leaves it on. But hopefully we will never have to use it.

Overall, we are thrilled with this TV, and we wholeheartedly recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Picture Quality - most screen for the money, December 28, 2008

By 

Daniel Fodera - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 50PG20 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

We bought this TV a couple months ago at Best Buy. This is a great TV for the money. It's big of course, and it has a bright sharp image. The resolution is fantastic. (When watching nature shows you can see an individual hair on a lion's ear...awesome). My house is now the place for the kids to come to to watch movies. We will probably host our first real Superbowl party around this machine too. It has inputs for just about everything, and my next test will be to run an s-video cable to it from the laptop.

I gave it only four stars because I'm not 100% satisfied with the audio. It's good, but I think it could be sharper and deeper. Comcast HD has a music channel (Palladia) and the sound from the TV doesn't do concerts in HD justice. I have to crank it way up to get heavy sound when watching action movies.

Bottom line: Excellent image and features. If you are planning to combine this with a home theater audio set up, you won't go wrong. If you expect home theater quality audio off this set, you will be disappointed.

1.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE!!!!, July 8, 2011

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A. Wright "AW" (Hbg, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LG 50PG20 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

Purchased this TV back in 2008, a few weeks ago I lost my picture and sound (only loud buzzing noise), only to realize that my internal screen had multiple hair-line cracks. Did not use this as my primary tv because it was in my basement, so it was never used daily and was very well kept. Unsure what the cause was for the cracks within the screen, as there was never any physical damage done to it at all. Called LG to "no avail" since the manufacturer warranty expired. Appears to be a common problem that should be addressed by LG, but will likely continue to be ignored by LG. I would stay clear of this model, whether it be new or used!!!