New PDP-5000EX 1080P HD Pure Vision Black Plasma Display

Double the pixel density and resolution in a 50-inch plasma display

**Update: It's now available!** **See all the PDP-5000EX features, benefits and images here.**

Double pixel density from a 50-inch High Definition plasma display is coming soon to a shop near you. Our PDP-5000EX Pure Vision Black Plasma Display – the world’s first 50-inch 1080p plasma display – will be available in June 2006.

After a decade of innovation, we’ve developed technology that doubles pixel density and resolution to deliver the best flat-panel picture quality in a 50-inch screen.

The PDP-5000EX, with 1920 x 1080 resolution, will be capable of displaying the entire range of High Definition sources, including 720p, 1080i and 1080p.

What this really means…
The PDP-5000EX combines its higher pixel count with a faster refresh rate (of 720p), allowing for improved HD image detail, colour accuracy and fast moving image clarity in a 50-inch plasma display.

This display will accept both standard definition and high definition sources and automatically smart convert these to deliver the highest resolution picture possible.

The technology inside
Our proprietary technology that makes 1080p possible includes:

• The Deep Waffle Rib Structure makes each cell deeper to increase overall phosphor area for a brighter image. By casing each cell with horizontal ribs, light leakage is diminished from neighbouring cells for sharper, more accurate images. A new T-shaped electrode prevents misfiring of individual cells despite the fact that each individual cell is half the size as previous generations, enabling the PDP-5000EX to maintain its sharp, bright accurate images when reproducing at a native 1080p resolution. Find out more about the Deep Waffle Rib Structure.
• The PUREBLACK Crystal Layer sandwiched between the plasma glass and the individual light cells conducts energy more efficiently so each cell is charged and discharged at a faster rate, improving contrast and brightness while using less energy. Swift charge and discharge of individual pixels results in an extremely smooth transition from colour to black for blacker blacks and increased detail in dark scenes.
• High Quality Up Conversion to 1080p minimizes interlacing motion artefacts of 1080i and increases the resolution of a 720p signal.
• New PURE Drive 2 HD Signal Processing delivers low noise, high contrast and natural colour images. The High Precision Video Scaler receives and displays 1080p HD native resolution.
• The Direct Colour Filter reduces ambient light reflection and heightens colour reproduction through the elimination of an extra layer of glass for sharper, crisper and more vivid images.
• Enhanced ISF C 3 capability allows a certified calibrator to perform advanced colour calibration with never-before-achieved simplicity, accuracy and reliability. It includes a detailed gamma selection with eight steps.
• Terminals on the display include Digital HDMI, DVI (HDCP), component and composite inputs.

Installation accessories available
An optional tabletop stand and wall mount bracket will be available.

Find out more...

• See the difference yourself. Ask for a demonstration at your nearest shop or contact your local Pioneer Office.
• Which plasma screen is right for you? Your choice of Pioneer plasma screens.

Published: 30 March 2006