 Panasonic TH-42PX50U 42" Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV
Product Features
1,024 x 768 native pixel resolution with HDTV/EDTV display capability (1080i/720p/480p)
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) offers direct-digital AV connection
with compatible gear
CableCARD compatibility eliminates the need for a separate box for digital cable
reception
2 elliptical speakers powered by 8 watts per channel; optical digital-audio
output passes Dolby Digital 5.1 sound from select DTV programs
42-inch gas-plasma TV with built-in NTSC and digital ATSC/QAM tuners and high
3,000:1 contrast ratio; 42.1 x 27.6 x 3.8 inches (W x H x D)
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Product Details
Product Dimensions: 20.0 x 50.0 x 37.0 inches ; 106.0 pounds
Shipping Weight: 109.1 pounds. (View shipping rates and policies)
Item model number: TH-42PX50U
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Product Description
Panasonic's 42-inch TH-42PX50U takes TV viewing to new heights--and big-screen
cabinet sizes to ever-smaller proportion. The 1,024 x 768-pixel gas-plasma TV
offers a 16:9 widescreen dimension to match the aspect ratio of your favorite
feature films and an HDMI input for direct-digital connection with high-definition
sources. Not that you necessarily need them--the set's built-in ATSC (DTV) tuner
pulls HD signals (480p/720p/1080i) right from the airwaves, and its QAM tuner
is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. A standard analog
NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming.
The set's authorized CableCARD port means the set will also receive digital
cable television systems services directly from a compatible cable operator
without requiring a bulky, external cable box. You'll enjoy plug-and-play convenience
wherever you are.
A plasma screen renders vivid colors like you've never seen before (as in,
up to 8.85 billion in this case), extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even,
than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's
slim profile--the TH-42PX50U is a mere 3.8 inches deep, one of the slimmest
plasmas around--perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely
uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion
and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting
or sound systems. The TH-42PX50U's contrast ratio is rated at an extraordinarily
lifelike 3,000:1.
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) offers uncompressed digital
data transmission between compatible devices, as between the TH-42PX50U and
a DTV satellite receiver. Other connections include dual HD component-video
inputs, 2 each composite- and S-video inputs, and a set of composite-video-based
AV outputs simplifies hookup with an external AV receiver and speaker system.
The TV's internal stereo speakers are powered by 8 watts per channel. Special
surround processing creates spacious 3D effects from stereo speakers and a selectable
audio leveler automatically adjusts the volume level on your TV to prevent wide
variations in sound between different TV stations and types of programming.
Other features include V-Chip Program lockout, on/off sleep timers, a remote
control, and closed-caption decoding.
What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), a pedestal base, an AC power cord,
F-type coaxial antenna adapters, ferrite cores, 2 clampers, a warranty card,
a customer card, and a service-center list.
With a 3000:1 contrast ratio and display of over 8 billion colors, the Panasonic
TH-42PX50U offers an astounding widescreen picture that surpasses any LCD TV
in this price range. Then Panasonic includes an ATSC tuner (in addition to the
standard NTSC analog tuner) that lets you receive over-the-air widescreen HDTV
broadcasts, when using an optional HDTV antenna. Got Cable-TV? This model has
a slot for a CableCARD that (when used with a participating Cable service) eliminates
the need for a cable box. With its native resolution of 1024x768, it's fully
ready to display HDTV, in addition to older formats. In addition to composite
and component video ports, this model also has an HDMI connector. HDMI is a
true digital-optimized connection that delivers exceptional video and audio
quality. Using 8th-generation Plasma technology, display performance is nothing
short of fantastic. So if you're thinking of getting a widescreen TV for your
home, here's a value-oriented TV that's ready, willing, and able to offer dependable
pleasure to you. Built-In Tuners - NTSC/ATSC/QAM (SDTV and HDTV Broadcasts)
CableCARD Ready Shades of Gradation - 2,048 V-Chip Program Lockout Sleep/On/Off
Timers Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Photo Viewer (SD and PC Card Slots) Aspect
Control - 4 - 3, Zoom, Full, Just, for TV/AV Modes; Normal, Zoom, Full for PC
Mode Headphone Jack for use with optional headphone Video Input Labeling Video
Picture Memory Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) - 27.61 x 42.05 x 3.80 / Weight -
about 77 lbs Also wall mountable when using an optional wall mount Panasonic
USA 1-Year limited warranty coverage. We suggest considering a RepairMaster
warranty extension for added protection. Includes Remote Control
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