LG 50PA6500 50-inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV

Product Review

Bring the theater experience home.

LG's PA6500 SERIES 1080p PLASMA HDTV FEATURING TruSlim FRAME

If you want entertainment so life like you'll feel like you can reach out and touch it, or a picture so vibrant and clear that you'll forget you're watching TV, then you want the PA6500 1080p Plasma TV from LG.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

TruSlim Frame

Peel away the old standard for ultra slim framing. At less than 1" wide the new TruSlim Frame trims away distraction of wide frame.

Capture every moment

Tired of streaky action or unclear plays during the game? See sports, fast action and video games in Full HD like never before. The 600Hz refresh rate virtually eliminates motion blur.

Double the detail

This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Find the perfect picture: Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It's not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way.
View it in the right light: Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
Wise and not wasteful: With LG's Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.
ISFccc^® Ready: LG's ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both day and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote."

Specifications (PDF)

LG 2012 Plasma Feature Comparison

Series	PM9700	PM6700	PA6500	PM4700	PA4500
Models:	50", 60"	50", 60"	50", 60"	42", 50"	42", 50"
High Definition Resolution	1080p	1080p	1080p	720p	720p
LG Smart TV	LG Smart TV	LG Smart TV		LG Smart TV
TruBlack Filter
THX 3D Certified Display
600Hz Max Sub Field Driving/600Hz Sub Field Driving	600Hz Max	600Hz Max	600Hz Max	600Hz Max	600Hz Max
Contrast Ratio	5,000,000:1	3,000,000:1	3,000,000:1	3,000,000:1	3,000,000:1
Magic Motion Remote		Ready		Ready
Wi-Fi Ready
DLNA Certified
3D Ready
2D to 3D Conversion
TruSlim Frame
ENERGY STAR Qualified	50"	50"	50"
Intelligent Sensor
Picture Wizard II
Smart Energy Saving
ISFccc Ready
HDMI/USB	4/2	4/2	3/1	3/2	2/1

Product Features

Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You'll see details and colors like never before.
Tired of streaky action or unclear plays during the game? See sports, fast action and video games like never before. The 600Hz refresh rate virtually eliminates motion blur.
With Resolution Upscaler standard definition content like old movies or internet videos can be enhanced to near HD resolution picture quality.
Peel away the old standard for ultra slim framing. Measuring less than an inch wide the new TruSlim Frame trims away the distraction.

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(16 customer reviews)

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful

Finally bit the bullet on a HDTV., April 2, 2012

mjaytee - See all my reviews

This review is from: LG 50PA6500 50-inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

Like others, when it comes to buying electronics, paralysis by analysis sets in. My living room continued to have the good old dependable 27" tube, but I have been lusting to replace it with a flat screen for some years now. For whatever reasons, I never would pull the trigger. Initially, I was sure that I would get a LCD when the time came, as the plasmas would always look dull and lifeless on display. Along with the horror stories everywhere about 1st generation plasmas with the burn-in and such.

However, over time I couldn't help but notice that plasmas were significantly cheaper than LCDs for the same features set. So with price being the motivator, I sought to prove or disprove the myths of plasma TVs. As expected, I found some LCD vs. Plasma flame wars amongst the fanboys. But digging deeper, I found plenty of what seemed to be fairly non-partisan praises of plasma TVs. That the problems of early plasmas were long gone.

I visited a hhgregg and this...Read more

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

BEAUTIFUL TV!, March 29, 2012

Joshua Martin (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: LG 50PA6500 50-inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

Just set this TV up last night. I always get so anxious about buying electronics, especially after reading reviews, most of which are upset customers. I have to say, I couldn't be happier and more relieved at this TV!

Setup was super easy, instructions were clear, and everything was included that I needed. Great blacks, color, clarity, and plenty of color customization options. No digital artifacts or motion-blur and no common plasma-myths at all: low glare which I was surprised about, no odd noises, no signs of any burn-in. As with all flat panels, the sound could be richer, but I've heard much worse on other panels. No problems to report and hope it stays that way!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful

Great Picture after Calibration, April 26, 2012

Tanveer Chaudry - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LG 50PA6500 50-inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

Purchased this TV through amazon because of the price. I could not afford an LED this size so I went with the Plasma. The Plasma is not as bright as LED but bright enough for my needs. I am not disappointed with my choice. I calibrated using these setting I got from a friend for a different LG Plasma. I tweaked it to satisfy my eyes. You may need to do the same but I think these settings are a good starting point. Don't forget to make sure your cable box is properly set for HD viewing. Enjoy.

Settings used:
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Energy Saving: Off
Picture Mode: Expert 1
Contrast: 90
Brightness:60
H. Sharp: 30
V. Sharp: 35
Color: 48
Tint: 0

Now select Expert control
Dynamic Contrast: Off
Noise Reduction: Off
Gamma: Medium
Black Level: Low
Film Mode: On or off (I didn't see a difference between the two while watching cable TV)
Color Gamut: Wide
Edge Enhancement: On
Color Temp:...Read more