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LG PG6000 vs Panasonic VIERA V10

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LGPG6000PanasonicVIERA V10
Overview
ReleasedApril 20082009
Display
PanelPlasmaPlasma
Panel detailHD Ready plasma with LG's single-layer glass front; the two sizes have different native pixel grids. LG France's promotional 1366 × 768 heading conflicts with its detailed 42-inch 1024 × 768 and 50-inch 1365 × 768 tables, which are used here.UK TX-P42V10B and TX-P50V10B Full HD NeoPDP plasma. The advertised 600 Hz subfield drive is not native refresh.
Resolution1024 × 768 (42″), 1365 × 768 (50″)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formatsNoneNone
Picture processingDual XD Engine, AV Mode II and picture wizard with ISF Expert controlsV-real Pro 4 with THX picture mode. AVForums confirms the UK model lacks user-accessible greyscale and gamma controls found on some continental variants.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Sports, Game and two Expert modes on LG France's tables–
Motion handlingLG markets 100 Hz TruMotion; native panel refresh is not separately stated, so no scalar refresh is assignedIntelligent Frame Creation Pro is picture processing, not a native panel refresh figure.
Sizes
Sizes42, 50″42, 50″
Largest size50″50″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneNone
HDMI detailFour HDMI 1.3 inputs, three rear and one side, in LG's UK launch and French specificationFour HDMI 1.3a inputs with Deep Colour and x.v.Colour. Two SCART, component, composite, S-Video and VGA inputs are provided; the UK manual does not list ARC.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformNone (no smart platform)VIERA CAST
Speakers20 W, 2.0 channels20 W
Speaker detailHidden 2 × 10 W speakers, described as four two-way drivers in LG France's specificationTwo 140 × 35 mm speakers, 10 W each, 20 W total.
Audio featuresClear Voice and SRS TruSurround XTOptical PCM and Dolby Digital output, analogue stereo output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Casting–VIERA CAST's limited launch-era internet services; availability now depends on service providers.
Software updatesNo smart-TV platform. HDTVTest reported UK stock on 15 April 2008; its account says the Korean series had sold since an early March launch. LG's UK release promised the first half of 2008 rather than an exact UK day.–
TV tunersUK Freeview DVB-T on AVForums' 42-inch review; LG France specifies MPEG-2 terrestrial receptionUK DVB-T terrestrial, DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freesat HD and PAL I analogue; no DVB-T2 Freeview HD tuner in the maker's UK specifications.
USBOne side USB 2.0 input for JPEG images and MP3 audioNo USB ports; SD card slot for photo and video playback.
Ethernet–RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA CAST.
Optical audio outOne rear optical digital audio outputFibre-optic digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand (W × H × D), LG France: 42-inch 1044.4 × 680.6 × 79.6 mm; 50-inch 1236 × 793 × 80 mmWithout pedestal: UK42 1052 × 668 × 84 mm; UK50 1241 × 774 × 84 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
StandDetachable swivel stand; LG France lists 28 kg with stand for 42-inch and 43.7 kg for 50-inchIncluded pedestal: UK42 1052 × 709 × 332 mm, 29 kg; UK50 1241 × 818 × 401 mm, 36 kg with pedestal.
VESA pattern400 × 400 mm on LG France's 42- and 50-inch sheets–
Power useLG France lists on/standby power of 310/1 W for 42-inch and 420/1 W for 50-inchRated power: 350 W (42-inch), 435 W (50-inch); standby 0.4 W or 35 W with monitor-out recording.
In the boxDetachable swivel table stand and remote controlUK remote N2QAYB000353, two R6 batteries, pedestal, mains lead, cable clamp, ferrite cores and cleaning cloth.

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