Definitive High Definition
With the 42-inch TH42PZ700U plasma HDTV, Panasonic has achieved picture quality that takes your breath away. This full HD 1080p native resolution set displays a maximum of 68.7 billion colors (that's right--68,7000,000,000) and 4,096 shades of gradation. A high contrast ratio of up to 5,000-to-1 assures exceptionally rich blacks and brilliant whites. The result is one of the most detailed plasma TV's ever. Three built-in tuners receive standard (NTSC) broadcast or cable signals, HDTV (ATSC) broadcast signals, and unencrypted digital cable (QAM) signals, which means no set-top box for basic digital cable service. There are two HDMI inputs for all-digital transfer of high definition video and multichannel audio signals via a single cable. Now you can enjoy HD entertainment without that cable jumble.
Incredible Picture Deserves Incredible Sound
Incredibly slim and elegant, you'd never guess that the TH42PZ700U includes an integrated 2-woofer/2-tweeter, 31-watt speaker system. But just wait until you turn it on and crank it up. The BBE ViVA HD3D virtual surround sound system creates an authentic and exciting 3-D enhancement effect from the stereo speakers, while preserving the clarity and definition. The TH42PZ700U offers exceptional sound stage imaging, assuring optimal clarity for centrally staged audio material like dialogue. This expansive audio provides a fitting complement to the incredible picture quality of this Panasonic plasma TV.
Deep Blacks, Bright Whites, 68.7 Billion Colors
The realism of TV images is strongly linked to contrast ratio, and this plasma features a very high contrast ratio of up to 5,000-to-1. Such a wide range from black to white means great depth and dimensionality with vibrant colors. Deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites allow this Panasonic plasma to render bright scenes with vivid realism. Add to this impressive contrast ratio the ability to display 68.7 billion colors and what you have is a TV that shows you high definition content in all its glory.
HDTV In The Air Tonight
More and more sports, movies, and original network programming is now available in high definition format from local broadcasters. Receive and view your local over-the-air broadcasts on Panasonic's TH42PZ700U plasma in stunning HDTV clarity using the built-in HDTV tuner. And if your cable company passes through HDTV broadcasts from local broadcasters, you can decode and tune those as well. HDTV broadcast or cable content and DVDs offer more detail and better color than analog broadcasts, but it takes a high resolution display to deliver all that picture information. The high pixel count--more than twice the number of 720p resolution--of this plasma display provides fine detail for outstanding HDTV reproduction. More pixels also translate into less stair-stepping artifacts, making curved and diagonal edges look smooth and natural.
Getting It Right--Film On Video
Progressive Cinema Scan (3/2 Pulldown) achieves exceptionally faithful movie reproduction through a sophisticated analog-to-digital conversion. Movies on film are converted to NTSC interlaced video (480i) for television by a process known as telecine conversion, in which the 24 frames-per-second film is converted to video at 60 fields-per-second. The fields are then paired to create 30 frames-per-second 480i video. Some of the frames will contain dissimilar pairs of fields derived from two different frames of the original film, which causes artifacts. Panasonic's Progressive Cinema Scan circuitry converts 480i video to 480p while restoring the original frames of the film for a more authentic movie reproduction. This widescreen TV features a 16:9 width-to-height aspect ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. View HDTV broadcasts and widescreen DVDs the way they were meant to be seen.
More About HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a new standard digital connection between A/V devices, such as set-top boxes, DVD players, or A/V receivers, and a digital telelvision. HDMI offers exceptional video and audio quality with a single quick-disconnect connector. It supports multichannel digital audio transmissions and component video color spacing for true rendering of HD video. HDMI also supports the HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) standard, allowing transmission of copy protected digital content to your display. The video portion of HDMI is also backward compatible with DVI (Digital Visual Interface)-HDCP devices using an optional (not included) cable adapter.
Big Screen Slideshow
The best images you can ever view on a Panasonic plasma don't have anything to do with HDTV. Share your JPEG photos taken with an SD memory card-compatible digital camera on the TH42PZ700U through the set's memory card slot. Simply insert the card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the slot and enjoy a photo slideshow. This Panasonic HDTV is GalleryPlayer Ready To View. GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world's finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer software to purchase and download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office.
Included With Purchase
Remote control, two AA batteries for remote, pedestal stand, antenna adapter, cable clamps, AC power cord, and Operating Instructions.
Comparison Specifications
- Screen Size: 42" (Measured Diagonally) With Anti-Reflective Coating
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (Widescreen)
- Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080p Pixels, 68.7 Billion Displayable Colors, 4096 Gradation Shades
- HDTV Compatibility: 480p/720p/1080i/1080p, Progressive Scan
- Digital Video Inputs (Front/Rear): HDMI-HDCP (0 F/2 R)
- Other Video Inputs (Front/Rear): Component (0 F/2R), S-Video (1 F/2 R), Composite (1 F/2 R), PC RGB-VGA (0 F/1 R)
- Audio Enhancement: BBE ViVA HD3D Virtual Surround Sound
- Built-In Speakers: 2 Woofers 55 Hz-350 Hz/2 Tweeters 350 Hz-17 kHz (10% THD, 31 Watts Total Output)
- Mounting: Pedestal Stand Included, Wall Mounts Optional
- Remote Control: Multibrand, Illuminated
Additional Specifications
- Built-In Tuners: NTSC (Analog), ATSC/QAM (Broadcast HDTV/Unencrypted Digital Cable)
- Panel Type: 10th Generation Plasma
- Contrast Ratio: Up to 5,000:1
- Digital Comb Filter: Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C
- Noise Reduction: Video, Motion Pattern
- Aspect Control TV/AV Modes: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill (PC: Normal, Full, Zoom)
- Video Output (Front/Rear): Composite (0 F/1 R)
- Audio In/Out (Front/Rear): Component In (0 F/2 R), In (1 F/2 R), HDMI Analog In (0 F/2 R), Out (0 F/1 R), Optical Digital Out (1)
- PC Inputs: Video RBG/VGA (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin), Audio M3 Stereo Jack
- Digital Media Input (Front): SD Memory Card Slot (JPEG Photo Viewer)
Manufacturer Specifications
- 3-D Color Management: Color Purity Optimizer
- EZ Sync HDAVI Control By HDMI
- Closed Caption Decoder: Built-In
- Program Lockout: V-Chip
- On-Screen Display Languages: English/Spanish/French
- Timers: Sleep/On/Off
- Video Input Labeling/Video Picture Memory
- Sub-Pixel Controller
- GalleryPlayer Ready To View (On SD Memory Cards)
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions (With Stand): 42.50" W x 27.25" (29.88") H x 5.50" (14.63") D
- Weight With Stand: 99.2 lbs
Panasonic TH-42PZ700U Warranty Details
One-Year Parts And Labor Warranty
