Vizio VP505XVT Review – 50-inch Plasma HDTV
Reviewed in 2009 under Plasma TV Reviews | No Opinions29 Mar
Up for Review: Vizio VP505XVT – The Vizio VP505XVT is carved from only the finest technology available today. HQV(TM) (Hollywood Quality Video) processing works congruently with Full High Definition 1080p to offer you the greatest visual experience seen in high-definition flat panel television technology. Also, Vizio doesn’t stop with the visual, they blast your auditory senses with a fully immersive surround sound powered by SRS TruSurround HD(TM). This Plasma HDTV will simply blow you away!

Vizio VP505XVT
The Vizio XVT series of products offer the best technology available today. The Vizio VP505XVT features only the best in 1080p Full High Definition television performance. In addition, the new HQV (Hollywood Quality Video) Technology allows for the best reproduction of High Definition, Standard Definition, and EDTV signals to reproduced with immaculate results.
When it comes to sound quality, SRS Labs provides the best sound technology performance in High Definition televisions. The Vizio VP505XVT comes equipped with SRS TurSurround HD(TM) which creates a high quality surround sound experience while providing optimum bass performance, high frequency clarification and dialog clarity for an enriched entertainment experience. One of the best surround sound systems built into any HDTV on the market today.
Vizio VP505XVT Specifications:
Size: 50-in*
*Viewable: 49.96-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner
Supported TV Formats
1080p
Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Supported PC Resolutions
1920 x 1080, 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: 0.576mm (H) x 0.576mm (V)
Display Compatibility: FULL HDTV (1080P)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080p (FHDTV)
Response Time:
Colors: 1.073 Billion
Brightness: 1,200 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 30,000:1 (typ)
Viewable Angle: 178-degrees
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
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Picture-outside-Picture (POP)
Closed Caption (CC)
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
Zoom
Freeze
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: 640×480/800×600/1024×768/1920×1080 via VGA/HDMI
Sound enhancement: Yes, SRS TrueSrround XT
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 10W x 2 (2-way)
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range100 ~ 240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 440W 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: 114.7 lbs
Net: 95.9 lbs
Without Stand: 88.7 lbs
Dimensions
Carton: 55.2″ x 37.8″ x 15″
With Stand: 48.6″ W x 32.5″ H x 10.3″ D
Without Stand: 48.6″ W x 30.5″ H x 3.8″ D
Certifications: CSA CSA-US, FCC Class B
Clever Reviews rates the Vizio VP505XVT 9/10 stars! How about you?

(5 votes, average: 9.40 out of 10)
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