PG6000

Released April 2008

A 2008 HD Ready plasma TV series in 42 and 50 inches, with a single-glass front and four HDMI 1.3 inputs.

Sizes: 42–50″
Panel: Plasma
Refresh: –
HDR: None
HDMI 2.1: 0 of 4
Software: None (no smart platform)

What reviewers say

AVForums and FlatpanelsDK praised the 42-inch PG6000's design, useful picture controls and good images after adjustment. Both observed temporary image retention. AVForums found its blacks weaker than competing plasmas, while FlatpanelsDK considered dark scenes respectable but criticised the default vivid mode and 24p handling.

From avforums.com and flatpanels.dk

Specifications

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Display

Panel: Plasma
Panel detail: HD 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.
Resolution: 1024 × 768 (42″), 1365 × 768 (50″)
HDR formats: None
Picture processing: Dual XD Engine, AV Mode II and picture wizard with ISF Expert controls
Picture modes: Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Sports, Game and two Expert modes on LG France's tables
Motion handling: LG markets 100 Hz TruMotion; native panel refresh is not separately stated, so no scalar refresh is assigned

Sizes

Sizes: 42, 50″
Largest size: 50″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
HDMI detail: Four HDMI 1.3 inputs, three rear and one side, in LG's UK launch and French specification

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: None (no smart platform)
Speakers: 20 W, 2.0 channels
Speaker detail: Hidden 2 × 10 W speakers, described as four two-way drivers in LG France's specification
Audio features: Clear Voice and SRS TruSurround XT
Software updates: No 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 tuners: UK Freeview DVB-T on AVForums' 42-inch review; LG France specifies MPEG-2 terrestrial reception
USB: One side USB 2.0 input for JPEG images and MP3 audio
Optical audio out: One rear optical digital audio output

Design and power

Size: Without stand (W × H × D), LG France: 42-inch 1044.4 × 680.6 × 79.6 mm; 50-inch 1236 × 793 × 80 mm
Stand: Detachable swivel stand; LG France lists 28 kg with stand for 42-inch and 43.7 kg for 50-inch
VESA pattern: 400 × 400 mm on LG France's 42- and 50-inch sheets
Power use: LG France lists on/standby power of 310/1 W for 42-inch and 420/1 W for 50-inch
In the box: Detachable swivel table stand and remote control

Sizes

Size	Model	Resolution	Weight without stand
42″	42PG6000	1024 × 768	25 kg
50″	50PG6000	1365 × 768	39.7 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Four HDMI inputs and USB media playback
Extensive ISF picture controls
Flush single-glass front with hidden speakers

Cons

Neither size has a Full HD native panel
Reflective glass front
Plasma image retention needs care with static content

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
PanasonicVIERA G10	42–50″	Plasma	–	None	0 of 3	None (no smart platform)	2009
PanasonicVIERA G20	42–50″	Plasma	–	None	0 of 4	VIERA CAST	2010
PanasonicVIERA G30	42–50″	Plasma	–	None	0 of 4	VIERA Connect	Mar 2011

Sources

Photo: lg.com

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