Reviews of the Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80Q
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televisioninfo.com
Review Summary: The Panasonic TH-46PZ80U offers many of the strengths that we've come to expect from Plasma televisions, including an excellent viewing angle and deep blacks. Colors were a mixed bag, keep the brightness low and you get accurate colors. Turn it up, ...
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trustedreviews.com
Review Summary: Although there's a little room for improvement with the 42PZ80's standard definition performance, the TV still represents outstanding value for a Full HD 42in screen - especially as it's such a stunner with HD sources.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: The TH-42PZ80U VIERA Plasma 42"(41.6" Diagonal) TV from Panasonic can be the cornerstone of your home theater. This stylish screen features at full 1080p resolution with a...
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hdtvtest.co.uk
Review Summary: Delivering excellent black level, revealing shadow detail, fluid motion, detailed resolution and natural colours, performance-wise the Panasonic TH42PZ80 is fundamentally a PZ85 minus the [Intelligent Frame Creation] technology which–truth be told–we ...
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whathifi.com
Review Summary: This plasma set is a good, all-round performer and a great value for money proposition
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Part number: TH-42PZ80Q
General
- Series VIERA
- Product type Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 41.3 in x 3.7 in x 26.7 in x 66.1 lbs, Panel with stand - 41.3 in x 12.9 in x 28.6 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 20000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
- Widescreen Modes Full, Just, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Pixel Pitch 0.480 mm
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Additional Features Tru2way technology, Anti-reflective filter, Built-in SD card slot, Deep color technology
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Response Bandwidth 70 - 17000 Hz
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Front, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Front, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
- Slot Provided 1 x SD Memory Card
Memory Card Reader
- Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV, DVD player, Blu-ray Disc player, Home theater sound system, Camcorder
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 573 Watt
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9
User Opinions
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