Panasonic TH-50PZ80U Review
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June 10th, 2008
Summary
The TH-50PZ80U VIERA Plasma 50" (49.9" Diagonal) TV from Panasonic can be the cornerstone of your home theater. This stylish screen features at full 1080p resolution with a native contrast ratio of 20,000:1 for crisp, detailed imagery. With its 3 HDMI ports, this plasma screen is ready for all your HD gear with one-cable pure digital connections. The SD slot will allow for instant slide shows in widescreen of your favorite JPEGs. The TH-50PZ80U also features VIERA link HDAVI control of your other "HDAVI Control" equipped components when connected via HDMI. The anti-reflective filter allows for viewing in rooms with abundant ambient light. A special Game mode is available for when using this plasma screen with your gaming system.
Specs
Model Type Plasma
VIDEO .
Screen Size 50" Class (49.9" diagonal)
Display Resolution 1080p
Contrast Ratio Native: 20,000:1
Dynamic: 1,000,000:1
Compatible Signal Formats 1080p/1080i/720p/480p
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels) 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
Pixel Pitch (H x V) 0.576 x 0.576 mm
Moving Picture Resolution 900 lines or more
Shades of Gradation 4,096 equivalent
Aspect Control 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill
Panel G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel
Screen Coating (Filter) New AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
Progressive Scan Yes
480Hz Sub-field Drive Yes
24p Cinematic Playback No
24p Playback(2:3) Yes
Digital Cinema Color No
Deep Color Yes
x.v.Color Yes
Studio Ref Mode No
Pro Setting No
THX Mode No
Video Noise Reduction Yes
Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter Yes
3D Color Management Yes
Sub Pixel Control Yes
Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Yes
Digital Cinema Reality Yes
AUDIO .
Speakers Full-range x 2 (L, R)
Number of Speakers 2
Audio Output 20 W (10% THD)
(8 ohms, 70 Hz - 17 kHz)
BBE® VIVA HD3D Sound No
Surround Sound Yes
JACKS .
Integrated ATSC Tuner Yes
SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible) Yes
HDMI Input 3 (1 front)
Analog Audio Input ( for HDMI) 2
Composite Video Input 2 (1 front)
S-Video Input 2 (1 front)
Audio Input (for Video) 2 (1 front)
PC Input No
Audio Input (for PC) No
Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR) 2
Audio Input (for Component Video) 2
Composite Video Output 1
Analog Audio Output 1
Digital Audio Output 1
CONVENIENCE .
VIERA Link™ Yes
VIERA Cast™ (IPTV) No
Game Mode Yes
Pixel Shifter (Anti-Image Retention) Yes
Menu Languages English/Spanish/French
V-Chip Program Lockout Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Yes
Timers Off
Video Input Label Yes
Video Picture Memory Yes
GENERAL .
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60Hz
Power Consumption 690 W
Receiving System ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Operating Temperature 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
Safety Standard UL6500/C-UL
Swivel Angle -
Optional Floor Stand Included (TBLX0037)
Optional Wall-mounting Bracket TY-WK42PR4W
TY-42RR3U
TY-WK42PV4W
TY-WK42PV3U
SPECIFICATIONS .
Dimensions (H x W x D) w/Stand 33.2" x 49.0" x 15.2"
Weight (lbs.) w/Stand 88.2 lbs
Carton Dimensions 36.2" x 54.6" x 13.1"
Dimensions (H x W x D) 31.1'' x 49.0'' x 3.7''
Weight 83.8 lbs