Panasonic 42PD50U 42 ED Plasma w/Tuner

The Panasonic Plasma TH-42PD50U features a high contrast ratio of 4000:1, making for a super bright, razor-sharp picture. With 853 x 480 native resolution, the Enhanced Definition Television (EDTV) TH42PD50U Panasonic Plasma Television includes an integrated ATSC/QAM tuner for receiving DTV broadcasts. The new Panasonic-pioneered CableCARD feature allows you to receive digital cable television without a bulky, separate set-top box.

Specifications

PLASMA TV SPECIFICATIONS
Screen Size	42" diagonal
Screen Aspect	16:9
Displayable Colors	1.07 Billion
Contrast Ratio	4000:1
Brightness	400cd/m²
Pixel Pitch	1.08 mm x 1.08 mm
Color System	NTSC, ATSC
Data Signals	VGA, SVGA, XGA
TV Scan Lines	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
INPUT TERMINALS
Composite Video	3 (RCA)
S-Video	3 (4-pin mini DIN)
Component Video	2 (RCA x 3)
VGA RGB Signal	1 (15-pin mini d-Sub)
HDMI Digital Interface	1 (19-pin HDMI interface)
Stereo Audio In	5 (RCA L/R)
PC Audio In	1 (mini stereo plug)
ACCESSORIES INCLUDED
Speakers	Built In
Mounting Options	Pedestal Stand Included
Also Included: 16-Watt Stereo Speaker System Built In Includes NSTC and ATSC TV tuners Panasonic Pedestal Stand "The Director" Home Theater Remote Control User's Manual
GENERAL
Power Supply	100-120V @ 50-60Hz
FCC Class	FCC Class B, Home Use

Panasonic Plasma TV Technology

Motion-Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter*
Foremost among the 2005 Panasonic plasma displays' technical advancements is the motion adaptive 3-D Y/C digital comb filter. This filter simultaneously examines three successive scan lines, performing field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the color information from black and white. The filter works to minimize both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl. Displays bright colors and action scenes with incredible clarity by minimizing the "color rainbow effect" in closely spaced patterns, compensating for the motion that occurs between fields.

Progressive Processing
Progressive Scan displays a full frame of video in 1/60th of a second by de-interlacing the incoming video signal and progressively scanning the image. With it, you generally don't see the horizontal scan lines that are often visible in ordinary television images.

EDTV (480p) Display Capability
This Panasonic Plasma TV enables you to view high-definition or enhanced-definition TV programming in the 480p signal format. A DTV signal must be present in your area and the set-top box must be tuned to the proper channel. An external over-the-air antenna may be required.

Cable CARD Technology
The Cable CARD feature of the Panasonic TH-42PD50U lets you connect directly to your Cable CARD-compliant cable TV system without the need for the standard bulky cable box. Check with your cable provider for compatibility.

Terminals and Connections

Enhanced "Jack Pack"
The TH-42PD50U features an enhanced "jack pack" including: one front and two rear A/V inputs; one front and two rear S-Video inputs; and two rear component inputs and an HDMI interface.

HDMI Input
The Panasonic TH-42PD50U display features HDMI input. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

Component Video Inputs - 2 Back
Provide outstanding resolution and color accuracy for video images, and can accept either progressive or interlaced signals from a variety of sources including DVD players and DTV set-top receivers/ decoders. The three-wire connection is comprised of the luminance signal (Y) and two color difference signals, R-Y (PR) and B-Y (PB).

S Video Input Jacks - 1 Front and 2 Back
Allows you to connect a DBS (digital broadcast satellite), DVD player, or other video source directly to the luminance and chrominance circuits of the TV set. By keeping color and luminance information separate, cross-color interference is virtually eliminated from the picture.

High Definition Multimedia Interface

HDMI is a new standard digital connection between A/V devices, such as a set-top box, DVD player or A/V receiver, and a digital television. HDMI offers exceptional video and audio quality with a single quick-disconnect connector. It supports multi-channel digital audio transmissions and component video color spacing for true rendering of HD video.

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Audio Features

BBE� ViVA High-Definition 3D Sound
BBE High-Definition sound provides true linear phase correction and dynamic amplitude compensation, improving speech intelligibility and the dynamic range of musical passages, giving music a realistic, 'live' presence. No other audio processor brings natural clarity and crisp definition to the spoken work like BBE can. With BBE, the spoken word can be heard clearly and easily, and at lower volume levels.

BBE ViVA is a new High Definition 3D Sound technology which integrates a 3D enhancement effect with BBE High Definition Sound. BBE ViVA creates an authentic and exciting 3D sound effect from stereo speakers while preserving the clarity, definition, presence and texture for which BBE High Definition Sound is noted. An important feature of BBE ViVA is its ability to maintain proper sound stage imaging. Ordinary 3D sound effects often tear the stereo image down the middle, resulting in centrally staged audio material, such as dialogue, becoming fuzzy or even disappearing. BBE ViVA is different because it maintains crystal clarity for solo vocals and movie dialogue.

AI Picture and Sound
The Panasonic TH-42PD50U boasts AI (Artificial Intelligence) Picture and Sound. AI Picture continuously monitors signal conditions to maintain high contrast in the picture, and can even darken areas when necessary without affecting overall black level or brightness. AI Sound controls volume level automatically to prevent jarring variations in volume from different channels or programming.

Convenience Features

Built-in NTSC Tuner and Speaker System
The TH-42PD50U Panasonic Plasma TV includes built-in NTSC and ATSC tuners and 8W x 2 stereo speakers. The fact that Panasonic was able to add a built-in tuner and speakers while retaining the unique plasma look and style is particularly noteworthy.

Dual-Tuner Picture-in-Picture with Split-Screen Display
Lets you view two programs at once by dividing the screen.

Scalable P-I-P Image Size
Lets you choose the size of the picture-in-picture window from as small as 1/16 to as large as 1/4 of the main picture.

Wide Viewing Angle (160�)
This Plasma TV's cinema-like 16:9 screens boast a wide 160� viewing angle, creating a distortion-free picture that can be enjoyed by everyone in the room, regardless of their position.

Trilingual On-Screen Display
Display the on-screen menus and setting in English, Spanish or French.

V-Chip Program Lock Out Allows you to program the television to block out specific TV channels.

Panasonic

42PD50U 42"ED Plasma w/Tuner

$1,660.00

Key Features of the Panasonic TH-42PD50U

Specifications

Panasonic Plasma TV Technology

Terminals and Connections

Audio Features

Convenience Features