Reviews of the Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800U
-
No Rating
CNET Review
The Good:
The Bad:
The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Panasonic TH-42PZ800U, but we did review a larger model in the series.
-
alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 84/100 and users 91/100. Comparing these reviews to 204091 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.
-
trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: Panasonic's TH-42PZ800 plasma TV is a solid performer and it's available with a rather nifty cabinet too.
-
pcworld.com
Review Summary: In my hands-on tests, the Panasonic's audio quality was phenomenal when matched against competing sets' built-in speakers. The audio strained when I turned the volume all the way up, but at two-thirds of maximum volume, I could hear every quiet detail ...
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: TH-42PZ800U
General
- Series VIERA
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 42.5 in x 4.1 in x 27 in x 70.5 lbs
Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 30000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
- 100Hz Yes
- Widescreen Modes Zoom, Auto Wide, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- Picture Adjustment Dynamic/Normal/Cinema
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner DVB-T
- Analog TV Tuner PAL, NTSC, SECAM
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-and-text (PAT), Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-and-picture (PAP)
- Stereo Reception System NICAM
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, SCART, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Analog Video Input Signals PAL, NTSC, SECAM
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Teletext Yes
- Teletext Memory 2000 pages
- Electronic Program Guide Digital EPG
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects Ambience, SRS TruSurround XT
- Output Power / Total 31 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Front, 1 x SCART (AV in/out / RGB / S-Video) ( 21 pin SCART ), 1 x SCART (AV in/out / RGB in) ( 21 pin SCART ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Front, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical), 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Front, 1 x Monitor output - Rear
- Slot Provided 1 x Common Interface slot, 1 x SD Memory Card
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
- Supported Video Formats MPEG-2
- Supported Pictures Formats JPG
Memory Card Reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 230 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.4 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 385 Watt
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9
User Opinions
Meet Doc
-
-
Here to help you with your Document Management Needs
- Doc is an enigma. Born to a Russian ballerina and a German electrical engineer, he grew up in various locations in the United States. He’s seen the insides of more brands, versions, and generations of printer and printer-related hardware than almost anyone.
- To learn more about this mysterious figure check out his blog on ZDNet and his Workspace on TechRepublic. You’ll be glad you did.
-
Produced by
ZDNet and -
