Vizio VP503 Review – 50-inch Plasma HDTV
Reviewed in 2009 under Plasma TV Reviews | 1 Opinion28 Mar
Up for Review: Vizio VP503 – Introducing the new Vizio VP503 50″ Flat Panel High Definition television. Featuring an amazing 15,000:1 contrast ratio and more than one BILLION colors, the Vizio VP503 will deliver astonishing 720p and 1080i High Defintion clarity that is second to none! Loaded with features including 4-HDMI inputs (one HDMI cable included), Component and RGB inputs as well as composite and S-Video inputs, your new Vizio VP503 will allow for the best home theatre experience yet. All this technology packed into a new elegant 50″ design that is sure to please at a price that only Vizio can deliver.

Vizio VP503
The Vizio VP503 Plasma High Definition Television afford the best color reproduction the way nature intended.15,000:1 contrast ratio and more than one billion colors makes for amazing dark and light levels.
The Vizio VP503 offers HD formats and an integrated standard and high definition NTSC/ATSC/clear QAM digital tuner including 1080i and 720P. This will give you the full ability to enjoy the high definition content offered by your satellite and cable providers.
Vizio’s VP503 Plasma HDTV provide numerous connections for your home theatre and gaming systems including 4-HDMI (v1.3) Inputs, an RGB (VGA) Input and HD Component Input.
The Vizio VP503 Plasma HDTV delivers a superior viewing angle of up to 178 degrees, resulting in crisp and clear pictures that are visible from any seat in the house.
Vizio offers a variety of wall mounts approved for use with all Vizio televisions. Show off the beauty of our new VP503 design with a new articulating or flush style wall mount.
Vizio VP503 Specifications:
Size: 50-in*
*Viewable: 49.97-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner
Supported TV Formats
1080i
Native Panel Resolution: 1365 x 786
Supported PC Resolutions
1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600
Specification
Panel Type: 50″ Diagonal*, 16:9 Wide Screen, Plasma Panel
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.810 mm (H) x 0.810 mm (V)
Display Compatibility: HDTV (1080i)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Response Time:
Colors: 1.07 Billion
Brightness: 1,400 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1 (max)
Viewable Angle: <178° (horizontal and vertical)
Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1
HDMI with HDCP: 4
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
Composite Video: 1
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1
Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): 1
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 1
Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack): 0
Additional Information
Closed Caption (CC)
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding
NTSC Video decoding via RF: Yes, thru Antenna, Cable, or Satellite
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes, thru CVBS, S-Video, or Component
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component YPbPr
Computer: 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1365×768 thru VGA/HDMI
Sound enhancement: Yes
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 10W x 2
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 60000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range100 ~ 240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 350W average
Removable Base
VIZIO Warranty
One Year Parts & Labor
Free Lifetime Technical Support
Free On-Site Repair on VIZIO Televisions 30″ and above
Zero Bright Pixel Defects Guaranteed: No
Weight
Gross: 117.8 lbs
Net: 99.5 lbs
Without Stand: 92.3 lbs
Dimensions
With Stand: 48.6″ W x 32.5″ H x 10.3″ D
Without Stand: 48.6″ W x 30.9″ H x 3.8″ D
Certifications: CSA/CSA-US, FCC Class B
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Clever Reviews rates the Vizio VP503 9/10 stars! How about you?


(5 votes, average: 8.80 out of 10)
by Neon Light, on December 2 2010 @ 11:27 PM
i think that plasma tvs are more expensive than LCD tvs and they are a bit heavier too :`’