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58" 1080p plasma HDTV

Panasonic's TH58PZ700U gives you 58 spectacular inches (measured diagonally) of high definition television, built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuners, and two HDMI-HDCP connections. The 10th generation plasma panel delivers full HD 1920 x 1080p native resolution and a contrast ratio up to 5,000-to-1. There's even an SD Memory Card/JPEG Photo Viewer slot for displaying your finest photographs.

Definitive High Definition

With the 58-inch TH58PZ700U 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--68,700,000,000) 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 TH58PZ700U 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 TH58PZ700U 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 TH58PZ700U 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 TH58PZ700U 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.

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Remote control, two AA batteries for remote, pedestal stand, antenna adapter, cable clamps, AC power cord, and Operating Instructions.

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