50" Class (49.9" Diag.) 490 Series 720p Plasma HDTV (2010 model)

Color of the stand and casing that frames a television's screen.

Ability for television to pivot on its stand for optimal viewing from any angle.

The diagonal length of a TV screen or monitor, as measured in inches from corner to corner.

Audio enhancement technology for TVs. SRS TruSurround XT provides 3D sound without extra speakers.

Mechanism in TV that outputs audio. Down firing enhances bass by directing low-end toward ground.

Screen technology that brightens colors, enhances contrast, and reduces reflection for optimal TV viewing.

Technology that optimizes hues on a TV and expands the color range for a more vivid viewing experience.

Function that caps volume on loud advertisements so that they're more consistent with programming.

Technology that enables a user to access camcorder videos and music libraries directly on a TV screen.

Technology that allows one remote to control all digital devices in a home theater/entertainment system.

Technology that automates the best resolution setting possible for viewing Blu-Ray DVD products.

Mode in which a user can play video games on your television.

Function that automatically powers down television to save energy if no signal is present.

High Definition MultiMedia Interface.

Universal Serial Bus. Interface standard for connecting peripherals to a computer. USB 2.0 is high-speed.

Analog video connection that transmits information along two or three separate signals.

Analog terminals that transmit audio and video information along a single signal.

Radio Frequency socket that accepts analog signals. Often used to connect lines for cable TV.

VGA connection that transmits analog component video signals via 15 shielded pins at the end of a cable.

Port that allows television to receive high-quality sound directly from a computer.

Ports used to receive encrypted, high-quality digital audio signals from media players and other devices.

Ports used to transmit digital audio streams between components without interference.

Stereo port for media players, cameras, and other devices to run audio into or out of the TV.

Width, height and depth of the television, with stand, as measured in inches (in.).

Width, height and depth of the television, without stand, as measured in inches (in.).

Width, height and depth of the television, with shipping container, as measured in inches (in.).

Weight of the television, without stand, as measured in pounds (lbs.).

Weight of the television, with stand, as measured in pounds (lbs.).

Weight of the television, with shipping container, as measured in pounds (lbs.).

Approval by Energy Star, a government program, ensures TV is eco-friendly and energy efficient.

*Check your local cable operator. A cable box may be required for watching channels other than local broadcasts.