Pioneer Kuro KRP-500A review

A stunning plasma screen combined with Freeview and an HD satellite receiver is just short of IDTV perfection

Our Score 4.5

Last reviewed: 2009-05-01May 1st 2009

Plasma and LCD TVs Review

Price at launch	£2,800.00
MPN	KRP500A
Additional Information	Also available in limited edition colours: White: KRP-500AW and Beige Grise: KRP-500ABG
Colour	Various
Description	50-inch 'HD Ready 1080p' KURO with Digital Terrestrial and Satellite Tuner / Enhanced Optimum Mode / 'Extreme' contrast ratio
Dimensions	1,233 x 723 x 64
Features	Seperate Media Reciever / Optional high grade side speakers available / 1,920 x 1,080 resolution / Pure AV mode / KURO LINK
Weight (kg)	31.4
1080p Output	Yes
1080p/24 Output	Yes
720p/1080i Output	Yes
Additional Features	Ultra Black Panel / Signal Processing Drive 2HD / Direct Colour Filter 3+ / Deep Waffle Rib Structure / i-CLEAR Drive / Dynamic HD Converter / PAL 3D Y/C Separation / Active Dynamic Range Expander (DRE) / Intelligent Mode. Please see manufacturers site for full list of features.
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Auto-tune	Yes
CI Slot	Yes
Comb Filter	3DYC
Connectivity	Ethernet
Display Resolution	1920 x 1080
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)	Yes
Freeview	Yes
Full HD	Yes
HD Ready	Yes
HD-Compatible	Yes
No of Analogue Audio Outputs	1
No of Component Inputs	1
No of Composite Inputs	1
No of Digital Optical Audio Outputs	1
No of HDMI Connectors	4
No of Scart Connectors	3
No of Tuners	2
No. of USB Ports	1
Outputs	Headphone output x1 / Subwoofer Out (variable) x1 / Antenna terminal x2 (Terrestrial and Satellite)
PC (VGA) Ports	1
Parental Lock	Yes
Picture Adjustment Options	'Kuro' screen
Power Consumption (Operational)	388
Power Consumption (Standby)	0.3
Remote Control	Yes
Tuner	Yes
Tuner Details	Digital Terrestrial and Satellite tuners (Seperate Media Reciever)
Video Source	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Widescreen	Yes
Display Size	50
Display Type	Plasma
Flatscreen	Yes