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Reviews of the Panasonic TH-42PD50U

  • 8.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    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

    By Geoffrey Morrison | February 1, 2005

    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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  • No Rating

    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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  • No Rating

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    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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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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