Panasonic TH-42PZ85U Review
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May 7th, 2008
Summary
The 42" TH-42PZ85U delivers a stellar picture, yet is one of their more affordable 1080p models. The "PZ85" models display strikingly cinematic images with velvety blacks and an ultra-high contrast ratio of 30,000:1. And that's the "native" contrast ratio, which is a better indicator of real-world performance than the more common "dynamic" contrast spec. The TH-42PZ85U's screen is a pixel-perfect match so you won't miss any details. High-def video looks stunningly crisp and clear even as close as five or six feet away.
Specs
Screen Size 42 in.
Television Technology Plasma
Supported Resolution 1080p
Supported Standards HDMI
Form Factor Widescreen
HDMI Type HDMI Type A
Connector Types Audio line-in, Audio line-out, Digital audio output (optical), HDMI, Composite video input, Composite video output, Component video input, S-Video input
TV Standard HDTV
Supported Memory SD Memory
Sound Supported Stereo
HDTV Ready Yes
Display Features Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio 30000:1
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080
Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Full, Zoom, Just
Tuner Features TV Tuner Type Yes
Audio Features Audio Format Supported Stereo
Additional Features HDMI Yes
Closed Caption Yes
V Chip Control Yes
Multi-Language Menu English, French, Spanish
Additional Features Channel Labeling, Video Noise Reduction, Game Mode, X.V.Color, Deep Color, 3d Color Management, Anti-reflective Filter
Accessories Remote Control Remote control
Connectors Connectors Audio line-in, Audio line-out, Digital audio output (optical), HDMI, Composite video input, Composite video output, Component video input, S-Video input
HDMI 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - front ¦ 2 x audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - front ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - front ¦ 1 x audio line-in - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-in - front ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) - rear
S-Video Connectors 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - front ¦ 2 x audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - front ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - front ¦ 1 x audio line-in - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-in - front ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) - rear
Component Connectors 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - front ¦ 2 x audio line-in ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - front ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - front ¦ 1 x audio line-in - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-in - front ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-out ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio output (optical) - rear