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Reviews of the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ800U

  • No Rating

    CNET Review

    May 23, 2008

    The Good:

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    The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Panasonic TH-46PZ800U, but we did review a larger model in the series.

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  • 9.9

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 5, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 181089 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 99/100 = Excellent.

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  • 9.0

    avreview.co.uk

    By John Archer | January 26, 2009

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  • 9.0

    trustedreviews.com

    By John Archer | January 6, 2009

    Review Summary: Panasonic's TH-42PZ800 plasma TV is a solid performer and it's available with a rather nifty cabinet too.

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  • 7.2

    pcworld.com

    By Lincoln Spector | November 15, 2008

    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 ...

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Manufacturer: Panasonic

Part number: TH-46PZ800U

General

  • Product Type 46 in Plasma TV
  • Series VIERA
  • TV Tuner 1x analog, 1x digital
  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
  • Dimensions With stand
  • Width 46.5 in
  • Depth 15.2 in
  • Height 31.6 in
  • Weight 92.6 lbs

Display

  • Diagonal Size 46 in - Widescreen
  • Technology Plasma (PDP)
  • Resolution 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Total Pixels 2,073,600
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Widescreen Modes Full, Just, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
  • Max V-Sync Rate 86 Hz
  • Max H-Sync Rate 69 KHz
  • Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
  • Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • Additional Features Game mode, X.v.Color, 3D Color Management, Video noise reduction, Contrast auto tracking system (CATS)

TV Tuner

  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Channel Coverage UHF:2-69, Cable:1-135

Digital TV Tuner

  • Digital TV Tuner ATSC

Video Features

  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
  • Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
  • Closed Caption Capability Yes

Memory Card Reader

  • Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Supported Devices TV

Audio System

  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects BBE, BBE ViVA HD3D
  • Speakers Included Woofer, 2 speakers
  • Output Power / Total 31 Watt
  • Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 2.5 Watt, 2 x Subwoofer - 13 Watt

Network & Internet Multimedia

  • Functionality Digital photo playback

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Front, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Front, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
  • Slot Provided 1 x SDHC Memory Card

Compliances

  • Compliant Standards ICES-003, FCC Class B certified

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power AC 120 V
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.2 Watt
  • Power Consumption Operational 630 Watt
  • Battery None

Dimensions & Weight Details

  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 46.5 in x 4.1 in x 29.5 in x 81.6 lbs

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 4.3
  • Greenpeace policy rating explained The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Electronics (greenpeace.org/electronics) ranks leading mobile and PC manufacturers on a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. The scoring is based on the companies' global policies; on their practice of eliminating harmful chemicals; and on how they take responsibility for their products once discarded by consumers.

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