60-inch Plasma TV - LG 60PK950 - Review

Introduction

Shortly before a big sporting event is a good time to buy a new big screen high definition plasma TV. The 60PK950 LG 60 "TV came to my door for the 2010 World Cup. I needed to replace a Phillips 60" TV, which arrived for the 2006 World Cup. The LG is my second HDTV, but first plasma HDTV. I had not seen in the shop, I just saw the ad and read some posts. The best price I found was at the Sears store online. I write this asOwner who has used every day for several months. This is a rather long review, because it is a fairly expensive TV's. Buyers can read as much as possible in order to qualify to take an informed decision.

First Impression

My first thought after turning on the TV: "Wow, look, people are so realistic - as they are in my living room!"

Size

There is a 60 "TV, but that refers to the diagonal. The actual size is about 55" called x 34cm. Trim "The" frame "or completelyThe white TV. It is not as wide all around, is about 1.5 "on the sides and top, but by 3" at the bottom.

Depth

It 's very thin, only about 3 cm deep. This is pretty impressive for a TV of this size. It 'was a big improvement from my 60 "Phillips, who is about 2' in depth, is ideal for mounting on a wall, but the wall mount kit is not connected to the TV. There are a number of sockets on the rear, and can be mounted properly andhide wires discreetly.

Weight

Even if the LG 60 "is very thin, it is very difficult. We need to move really two people. Two men deliver it happen soon for me when it arrived. The large plasma screen is fully protected by a glass plate of about 1 / 8 "thick. I gave the first television on a table, but after a few days there is a permanent bathroom in the middle, because it is so difficult.

Viewing Angles

Instead of setting up a wall, I decidedUsing the support that comes with it. I decided to change the way the angle to the TV show from two different locations in my living room, directly before (from a chair) and a page (from a couch). The range of motion for the state is limited to about 30 degrees, but that was good enough for me. How do you expect with a plasma, the LG looks good from any angle. This makes it ideal for a broad audience in a bar or at home. It 'was a big update since my crossin the search page because the brightness and contrast are the same, rather than falling much lower.

Gloss

LG thinks his skin with protective glass (TM) is a great thing to judge how big these words are on the box in which it is supplied. The surface is very bright as glass, so there are a lot of glare and reflection when watching television during the day. The payment is not likely to have to worry about damage to the plasma, because they are behind thickGlass as a rare artifact in a museum. But you could buy good tends to reduce glare.

Contrast

LG makes a few different 60 "TV with the contrast difference. I did it because it provides more contrast. It costs more, but not much more. I considered the contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1, but decided that the 5 million: .. But now I get one I do not know if I really take advantage of additional contrast've seen used only for certain movies or substantiallyPrograms.

Color

The color saturation is nice. I immediately noticed the richness of the red than anything I had ever seen before on television. I have not noticed any problems with color or tonal defects. Nothing was too dark, too light or there is sufficient contrast.

Custom Color

You can adjust the color temperature very slightly from the Picture Wizard. Move the cursor 0-100 but not the amount of custom colorControls for the accuracy you would expect for a high-end plasma TV.

Image

There is a big difference in image quality between the various image options (play, stop, movies, etc.) then you should try them all out when it initially. What seems normal for a completely blow the lights in another context. people's skin gets really bright, unnatural and bizarre.

Zoom

There are different images: 16:9, Just Scan, Setprogram, 4:3, Zoom Zoom and Cinema. Image quality with the zoom is obviously worse, but it seemed to HDTV programs in order, but is not very good to show non-HDTV. Zoom can look better than stretching, because at least the image proportions are more natural, even if everything is cut off.

Unforgiving quality

You may not notice people with bad skin until you get a plasma TV as 60PK950 LG. E 'extremely ruthless. At that time, was considered as a plasmaChildren have been some famous women allegedly upset with the new technology. Make-up artist had to take in slack, but do not cover everything. The screen size of 60 "makes it difficult, acne scars, moles, bad beard, etc. The 3D display of losing a way unflattering appearance. Close-up can be shocking.

Statue

If you freeze a frame, the good news is not as fast dark, black out or start a screen saver as a plasma screen TV. Here you can enjoy theFrame as an image for a while 'as it is a beautiful painting in your living room. But after a few minutes, the LG automatically lower the contrast. It is a sharp drop to levels barely visible. So you have to burn themselves to stop on the plasma screen is always careful to avoid damage.

Sound

Overall, the sound quality is ok, but I found it not impressive in the photo. The bass could be stronger, even with the maximum setting of 100, I wanted more bass. SomeBuyers definitely want to your audio system with this TV experience. Be sure to try different audio settings from the Options menu the first time that, first of all, clear voice, which eliminates a lot of background noise. I immediately noticed the improvement, and made it permanent regulation.

Dumb

When you press the mute button on the remote, there is a fast, large graphics on the TV to confirm it, that's not really necessary. The message lingers too long silent, butat least they do not keep their word "mute" on the screen all the time like an old 60 "Phillips! If it is on mute and then you have the remote control to reduce the volume, it is time that the feature is released, which is not the ' ideal if you want the volume up, and do it without waking the neighbors to drop. should be independent of the Mute Volume Up / Down settings. Even if it is dumb and change the image (eg, from sports to cinema), for some strange reason, it is also breaking the silence. This is a designA defect.

Intelligent Sensor

I thought there must be something with my new TV, if I will be the first time is because the light kept changing every few minutes while watching World Cup football matches. I started watching the games before you read the whole book. But before I called technical support, I went online and discovered that it was the "smart sensor". I did not realize smart sensor is the default. This technology adjusts the brightnessDepending on the light in the room or what he thinks is the perfect place. I found this quite annoying smart idea and turned it off. It 's a bit of shock and distraction. LG needs to find ways to gradually transition levels of brightness, so you do not notice the change.

Consumption

The LG is an elegant and modern in the number of options that allows users to reduce energy consumption. Plasma TV can offer a huge amount of energy, but the various LGSettings, including: minimum, medium, high and off. You can quickly change the performance of the remote with the green power button in the upper left. The lower the value, the less bright the image. Depending on what you're used to seeing, you can completely satisfied with a lower level. E 'was similar to my old TV brightness and contrast. But even if you have more brightness and contrast are used, you may find you can get used to a lower value after a while '. Athe best features you can completely turn off the screen in three seconds, I have found is perfect when I need to transfer music to listen to on cable. You save the screen and saves energy.

Heat

Although it is subtle and not think for a moment that will remain fresh. It radiates heat to the normal settings rather quickly as a heater. I noticed the difference in temperature in summer. But you can easily reduce the heat by lowering the transmission power, asabove.

Remote

The remote is too cheap for a high-end plasma TV developed. Not the best companion. One would expect more from court - an expensive TV deserves a high quality control from a distance. The button positions are not very intuitive and the remote edges are slightly spicy. It has a backlight button, but it turns out automatically too fast.

Consumption

The LG is an elegant and modern in the number of options that allows users to reduce energy consumption. PlasmaTV you can use an enormous amount of energy, but the LG offers a variety of settings, including: minimum, medium, high and off. You can quickly change the performance of the remote with the green power button in the upper left. The lower the value, the less bright the image. Depending on what you're used to seeing, you can completely satisfied with a lower level. E 'was similar to my old TV brightness and contrast. But even if you are looking for more light and usesOn the contrary, you may find you can get used to a lower value after a while '. One of the best features you can completely turn off the screen in three seconds, which I think is perfect, if I need to transfer music to listen to on cable. You save the screen and saves energy.

Heat

Although it is subtle and not think for a moment that will remain fresh. It radiates heat to the normal settings rather quickly as a heater. I noticed the difference in temperature in summer.But you can easily reduce the heat by lowering the transmit power above.

Remote

The remote is too cheap for a high-end plasma TV developed. Not the best companion. One would expect more from court - an expensive TV deserves a high quality control from a distance. The button positions are not very intuitive and the remote edges are slightly spicy. It has a backlight button, but it turns out automatically too fast.

Slide Show

There are a couple of USB portsfor the standard memory sticks. The links on the side of the TV are the easiest to use. The image quality of the presentation is surprisingly great. A photo of a semi-decent modern digital camera is displayed on a plasma screen at the same quality HD programming. The resolution is so high, you can easily read the text on the images clear. You can show speeds slow, medium or fast in September You can also change to full screen. So that you can use the presentation of any image, simplyUse the arrow keys to scroll through the preview scan and press Enter.

YouTube and Picasa

The 60PK950 you can watch YouTube videos and Picasa to see pictures. Just NetCast button on the remote.

Viewing Distance

The first big-screen TV buyers should be aware that the distance can make a big difference. There are charts online that offer the best distance for the screen size. Different ways and I noticed that a program can be tested much moreabsorption to see not to mention better if closer to the screen. This is not just because of the distance, but also the clarity and the extent to which it fills your field of vision. You should make the issue of distance before permanently mount the plasma on the wall. A chart says 94 "(just under 8 ') is the optimal distance for a 60" TV with 1080i. I usually go from 12 'away to see and not feel the need for a closer.

Macken,Issues

Slide Show

The upload speed depends on image size. smaller file to download large files quickly and slowly. This is fine if all files have the same size, but not much good if they vary. Each slide should appear at the same speed, no matter what size required. When you turn off the cycle of slideshow and images individually, it also gives a lot of information (file name, date, size and format). Users do not want that, if on a computer. File Info Management automatically disappears after a few seconds, but it should not be at the top. The default speed is fast slideshows, should be half. After seeing a presentation, and turn off the TV, but then again the presentation that you can see, has secured a place so that you can start where you left off, but reset the speed of presentation. The pause button on the remote control does not stop presentations.

Music Format

The LG can play music from USB> Drive just as you can see the photo, so I tried to play some of my m4a file in iTunes folder that was mine. But would not accept. One can only accept MP3 files.

Static line

The top or bottom of the TV shows an occasional series of "static". It 'similar to that sometimes the old video of a VCR. I have not seen this on my HDTV before, so I take it only on the LG. It 'annoying, but fortunately it is rare, I saw only once a week. Sometimesthere is only one trade, but other times says it all. If you want to see the program, I zoom to cut the line. It seems that LG did not properly crop the beginning or the video editor of any concert or advertising does not cut off completely, and the plasma is not granted. In both cases, it should not be there.

Odd delays

Mass is a bit 'weird. After activating the remote at the device you choose, you hear a quick snap, but then there is a delay of about sixSeconds before doing anything on the screen. There is also a delay when you try to turn it off, the screen goes blank fast, but that is about ten seconds later. Not the power of search click the button again thinking you do not hit hard enough the first time.

Red light

If the TV is off, a thin red light appears four inches wide at the bottom right of the screen. If you like the red light disappears, and a thin blue light appears under the centerTV. It turns off after a few seconds. I think that both lights are useless, because the LG logo is indulgent, published under the center of the TV down.

Fluke

If you accidentally press the TV button (top right, just below the key light), while using a cable box, crushing noise! HDTV Accessories Home buyers should be aware that there is next to the product and updates on real TV services that are needed immediately orthat will be soon enough to get it.

HDTV Terminal

A box of regular old cable, which has for years that probably was not the first product capable of HDTV programs, HDTV had. I had to update a new field. Call your cable provider to find out what you need and prices. Some windows can be rented, others can buy.

HDTV Channels

If you do not already have HDTV channels with the cable provider, is necessary. It is a furthermonthly costs. Fortunately, many programs are now ready for viewing on HDTV compared to only a few years available. You do not see HDTV programs in this large plasma is sometimes worse than watching on TV a bit 'old. The image is blurred and is difficult to observe. Some providers offer a range of HD channels.

Blu-ray

A normal DVD player does not reflect the quality of the Blu-Ray. Blu-Ray and HD is the perfect partner for HDTV. I have a Sony Blu-Ray player and it's fantasticfor the reputation of the famous BBC series Nature.

HDTV Video Recorder
A regular DVD recorder or video recorder is not very good on 60PK950 also broadcast HD if you record a show that was. One option is a PVR (Personal Video Recorder) or equivalent, is a hard disk recording programs in high definition HD so if you can play again you can see in clear HD.

Grounding

My LG was not unfounded. It 'annoying when you get a brandlarge new high-definition plasma TV is expecting a perfect viewing experience, just to see, slightly purplish bands of all time increases from bottom to top of the screen! And the bonus is a background noise. This is not a fault of LG. It is a common problem of TV ground. There are several ways to solve it. One is to get to your cable provider to the television plan, another way is a good Dayton VIT-1 Isolation Transformer Parts Express, which reduces the problem to buy at 80%. There is another trickto face the last 20% of A / V imperfections.

Box

LG says you have to keep the huge box for the first month if they return, so make sure that enough disk space. The box is much larger than the "60 TV.

Conclusion

The 60PK950 LG 60 "TV is a very impressive piece of technology. It 'was the wow factor when I tried for the first time, and I like the TV a few months later. The picture is very strong and the sound isokay. The remote is not very big and there are questions sometimes annoying, but easy to forget with a rich visual experience. Spectacular to watch sporting events and nature programs are staggering. Cartoon graphics are very sharp. The movies are not of this world. Everyone in the family can enjoy all the 60PK950 LG 60 "TV.