Reviews of the Panasonic TH-50PX500U
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Users rate this product 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 130723 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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hometheatermag.com
Review Summary: I must admit, I was a bit skeptical. Or perhaps wary is a better description. Thirteen months ago, in these very pages, I reviewed a stellar Panasonic plasma, the TH-42PX25. It had the best black level and contrast ratio to date for a plasma. We even gave
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: TH-50PX500U
General
- Product Type 50 in Plasma TV
- Digital Television Certification HDTV
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- Width 52.2 in
- Depth 5.4 in
- Height 33.2 in
- Weight 114.6 lbs
Display
- Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1366 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Color Depth Up to 8.58 billion colors
- Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just
- V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
- Max V-Sync Rate 85 Hz
- Max H-Sync Rate 69 KHz
- Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Standard/Cinema/Vivid
- Additional Features On-screen menu, JPEG photo playback, Channel labeling, Video noise reduction
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Split screen, Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Reception System ATSC, NTSC
- Channel Coverage Cable:1-135, VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
- Electronic Program Guide TV Guide On Screen
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Memory Card Reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices VCR, Audio system, TV, DVD player, AV receiver, Cable box
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects Virtual Surround Mode, BBE ViVA HD3D
- Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance, Sound mode
- Output Power / Total 26 Watt
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x G-Link Interface ( Mini-phone 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear
- Slot Provided SD Memory Card, CableCARD, PC Card
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories IR transmitter, Plasma TV stand
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.6 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 535 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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