Pioneer has been a leader in plasma screen performance for years. The PDP-4330HD is their 3rd-generation design, and the world's first "progressive display" high-definition plasma panel in the 42-43" size. Imagine movies and sports in crystal-clear HDTV — viewed on an ultra-thin panel that can hang on the wall! (A separate HDTV tuner is required to receive HDTV broadcasts.)

Pioneer is one of only a handful of companies that actually manufactures its own plasma panels. Pioneer's latest panels are based on their breakthrough True Matrix Imaging design, which delivers nearly 60% greater brightness than Pioneer's previous plasma displays. The key? Pioneer's "Deep-Encased Cell Structure," which increases phosphor surface area, prevents leakage of light from one cell to the next, and packs cells so densely that the finest image details look crisp, clear and vibrant (click "More Photos" above for a microscopic look at this breakthough design). DVD movies look spectacular on this TV, and HDTV programs will actually give you that jaw-dropping sensation of looking through a window!

To maximize performance and versatility, Pioneer employs an outboard "Media Receiver" which functions as the TV's tuner (for analog NTSC signals) and A/V switching center, and also "scales" (converts) all incoming signals to match the panel's native resolution, to produce the best possible picture. The Media Receiver's wide variety of A/V inputs includes 2 wide-bandwidth component video inputs so you can connect both an HDTV tuner and a progressive-scan DVD player. A dual-wire "umbilical cord" connects the Media Receiver to the TV screen, so you get the cleanest-looking picture and the cleanest-looking installation. (You can keep the Media Receiver hidden if you prefer — the infrared "eye" for the system's remote control is located on the lower right-front corner of the plasma panel.)

To accommodate a wide variety of video sources (and to reduce the chance of image burn-in), Pioneer has included several picture display modes: 4:3 for conventional analog signals; Wide to stretch the image to fill the entire screen; Full for widescreen material like HDTV broadcasts and "anamorphic" DVDs; and Zoom for ultra-wide movies. Other image-tweaking options include color temperature control and high/low black level. One very handy feature is the ability to create a custom picture preset for each of the TV's inputs.

The PDP-4330HD has a panel depth of just 3-7/8", leaving your placement options wide open. Use the supplied stand for a graceful look on a tabletop, or remove the stand for wall-mounting (hardware not included, see "Accessories"). The stereo speakers detach as well, so if you've already got a home theater system, you can save some wall space and just install the screen.

In the July/August 2002 issue of The Perfect Vision, reviewer Gary Merson praised this panel's groundbreaking design: "The Pioneer PDP-4330HD goes a long way toward fulfilling the promise of fantastic, flat, hang-on-the-wall high-definition television. It excels in color fidelity, brightness, and convenience."

Details:

FREE In-home delivery! Because of its large size, the PDP-4330HD will be delivered to any accessible room in your home. Delivery is available to physical addresses in the lower 48 states. (Sorry, no P.O. Boxes or freight forwarders.) Transit time is 5-7 business days once your order has been processed. Extra charges may apply for delivery after business hours or on a weekend, or if the TV must be carried up more than 5 flights of stairs.
Note: Free return shipping not available with this model.

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