Full HD TVs are capable of showing high definition images that are up to five times as sharp and detailed as old style 'standard definition' images. You'll need to have an HD source, such as a Blu-ray player, games console or HD TV to be able to really see the difference though. All TVs on sale today are HD-Ready. A Full HD TV has a letter p after it and this means that the picture is shown in the best possible quality.
1920 x 1080 is the highest resolution available on a television. Often shortened to 1080p, it refers to the number of pixels a screen can display and the level of detail it can show.
There's nothing better than enjoying a film on your home cinema system. And if you're a fan of the movies then you'll want to make sure you buy a TV with 24p True Cinema. (Sometimes called 24p Real Cinema). The 50PV350 comes with 24p True Cinema. What this basically means is that the TV works in sync with your movie player and shows each frame of the film at a the exact rate it was filmed at. You may not have noticed in the past but older TVs weren't capable of this and had to subtly adjust the speed of the movie to match the TV. 24p shows films exactly at the same rate you'd get in a movie theatre.
This television features Clear Voice technology. This is a special set of audio enhancements that aim to make speech in movies, TV, commentary etc easier to hear. It works by amplifying the sound of each human voice and make it clearer against background noise.
If the idea of paying a subscription fee each month for HD television programs doesn't appeal then you'll be pleased to know that the LG 50PV350 comes with Freeview HD built in. Freeview HD is the high definition big brother to Freeview and allows you to enjoy completely free access to HD stations such as BBC HD and many more. There are currently over 50 Freeview HD stations, with the line-up constantly being revised and added to. Find out what you can watch on Freeview HD here.
Although this feature comes in slightly different flavours, depending on the manufacturer, the technology works in the same way. A light sensor detects the current lighting conditions in the room and alters the brightness and contrast accordingly. The aim is to produce the perfect conditions for the current brightness of your room. This feature can normally be turned off it needs be. The 50PV350 has a built in light sensor.
LG Picture Wizard is a great idea. It helps you customize the picture to get the very best out of your TV. If you've ever been confounded by the vast array of choices found under your TV's 'settings' menu, then this is a feature you'll appreciate. Picture Wizard takes you step by step through the process of setting brightness, contrast and every other variable to let you get the best picture.
Here's a video on YouTube showing how Picture Wizard works.
