Reviews of the Panasonic TH-42PD50U
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 100/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 181089 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 82/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The Panasonic Plasma TH-42PD50U features a high contrast ratio of 4000:1, making for a super bright, razor-sharp picture. With 853 x 480 native resolution, the Panasonic TH42PD50U is an Enhanced...
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hometheatermag.com
Review Summary: As is usually the case, the display with the best black level, which usually means the best contrast ratio, won. What was interesting was how it just barely eked out that win. As I've said before, black level is important, but it's only one aspect of ...
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The VIERA plasma line features new designer cosmetics a fully integrated ATSC tuner for high definition reception built-in CableCARD slot Panasonic was the first manufacturer to receive certifica...
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newbie.org
Review Summary: The Panasonic TH-42PD50U 42 in. EDTV Plasma TV features a high contrast ratio of up to 4000:1. The deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites allow it to render bright scenes with vivid realism. Features: ...
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: TH-42PD50U
General
- Product Type 42 in Plasma TV
- Form Factor Tabletop
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- Width 42 in
- Depth 3.8 in
- Height 27.6 in
- Weight 72.8 lbs
Display
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 852 x 480
- Display Format 480p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 4000:1
- Vertical Resolution 480 lines
- Horizontal Resolution 850 lines
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes Full, Just, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Analog Video Signal Component video
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm/Cool)
- Picture Adjustment Standard/Cinema/Vivid
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Reception System ATSC, NTSC
- Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-125
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
Video Features
- Input Video Formats 480i (via Component sockets), 480p (via Component sockets), 720p (via Component sockets), 1080i (via Component sockets)
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices VCR, Cable box, DVD player, AV receiver, Satellite TV system
- Features Back-lit buttons, Multi-brand compatibility
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 16 Watt
- Additional Features Bass-reflex, Artificial Intelligence Sound
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 8 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
- Included Accessories 2 AA batteries, Plasma TV stand
- Cables Included 1 x Antenna adapter
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.6 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 390 Watt
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details 1 year warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 4.3
- Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.
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