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Reviews of the Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ80Q

  • No Rating

    CNET Review

    October 20, 2008

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    The Bottom Line: The Panasonic PZ80Q series, available in 42-inch TH-42PZ80Q and the 50-inch TH-50PZ80Q varieties, are the first to include True2way support. We didn't review these plasmas, but they're similar to models we did review.

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  • 9.2

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 86/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.

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  • 10

    stuff.tv

    Review Summary: An incredibly able plasma television for less than £750? Behold, one of the biggest bargains in modern consumer electronics

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  • No Rating

    reviewed.com

    By Alfredo Padilla | September 15, 2008

    Review Summary: The Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ8OU is a 46-inch Plasma HDTV that typifies some of the positives and negatives of Plasma technology. Available starting at about $1300, the Viera TH-46PZ8OU is worth considering for those looking for an entry-level Plasma ...

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  • No Rating

    washingtonpost.com

    By Alfredo Padilla | September 15, 2008

    Review Summary: The Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ8OU is a 46-inch Plasma HDTV that typifies some of the positives and negatives of Plasma technology. Available starting at about $1300, the Viera TH-46PZ8OU is worth considering for those looking for an entry-level Plasma ...

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Manufacturer: Panasonic

Part number: TH-50PZ80Q

General

  • Series VIERA
  • Product type Plasma TV
  • Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 49.2 in x 3.7 in x 31.1 in x 83.8 lbs, Panel with stand - 49.2 in x 15.2 in x 33.2 in x 88.2 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 0.576 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 690 Watt

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Sustainability

  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.9

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