Reviews of the Panasonic TH-42PD50U
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 87/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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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 worldwide flat-panel TV market reached 4.3 million units in 2003 and is expected to reach 13.8 million units in 2005 Recognizing this growth potential and in order to meet the rapid increase...
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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...
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: TH-42PD50U
General
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 852 x 480
- Display Format 480p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 4000:1
- Widescreen Modes Full, Just, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm/Cool)
- Vertical Resolution 480 lines
- Horizontal Resolution 850 lines
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Analog Video Signal Component video
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Picture Adjustment Standard/Cinema/Vivid
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-125
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- Input Video Formats 480i (via Component sockets), 480p (via Component sockets), 720p (via Component sockets), 1080i (via Component sockets)
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 8 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance, Sound mode
- Output Power / Total 16 Watt
- Additional Features Bass-reflex, Artificial Intelligence Sound
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
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
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.6 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 390 Watt
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories 2 AA batteries, Plasma TV stand
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details 1 year warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9
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