Reviews of the Panasonic TH-42PD50U
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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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