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Panasonic Viera TC-P42U1
$899.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Settings easy enough to adjust for an entry-level user. No lag with gaming consoles, good reponse. SD upconversion is smooth, doesn't look out of place compared to HD.
The Cons:Brightness significantly decreased with HD signals. Common issues with internal components failing. Ships with settings that look very dim, with color settings that are way off.
The Panasonic Viera TC-P42U1 is a 42" plasma HDTV that is a part of Panasonic's 2009 U1 Series of Plasma HDTVs. For more information, please see the Panasonic U1 Series of Plasma HDTVs report.
VIDEO
- Screen Size: 42" Class (41.6" diagonal)
- Display Resolution: 1080p
- Contrast Ratio Dynamic: Infinite Black/Over 2,000,000:1
- Contrast Ratio Native: 30,000:1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Native Resolution (Number of Pixels): 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
- Pixel Pitch (H x V): 0.480 x 0.480 mm
- Moving Picture Resolution: 900 lines or more
- Shades of Gradation: 5,120 equivalent
- Aspect Control: Normal, Just, Zoom, Full, H-fill
- Panel: G12 Progressive HD Plasma Display Panel
- Progressive Scan
- 24p Playback(2:3)
- Deep Color
- Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
- Motion Pattern Noise Reduction
AUDIO
- Speakers: Full-range x 2 (L, R)
- Number of Speakers: 2
- Audio Output: 20 W ( 10% THD )(6 ohms, 150 Hz - 16 kHz)
- Surround Sound
INPUTS & JACKS
- Integrated ATSC Tuner
- SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible, JPEG playback)
- HDMI Input: 3 (1 side)
- Analog Audio Input (for HDMI)
- Composite Video Input: 2 (1 side)
- S-Video Input: 1
- Audio Input (for Video): 2 (1 side)
- Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR): 2
- Audio Input (for Component Video): 2
- Digital Audio Output: 1
CONVENIENCE
- VIERA Link
- VIERA Tools
- Pixel Orbiter (Anti-Image Retention)
- Menu Languages: English/Spanish/French
- V-Chip Program Lockout
- Built-In Closed Caption Decoder
- Timers
- Video Input Label
- Video Picture Memory
- Remote Control: IR
GENERAL
- Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60Hz
- Rated Power Consumption: 293 W
- Standby Power Consumption: 0.3 W
- On Mode Average Power Consumption: 142 W
- Energy Star
- Receiving System: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
- Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
- Safety Standard: UL6500/C-UL
- Optional Wall-mounting Bracket: TY-WK4P1RW
SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand: 28.0" x 40.6" x 12.9"
- Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand: 26.1" x 40.6" x 4.2"
- Weight (lbs.
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- ) w/Stand: 59.6 lbs
- Weight (lbs.) without Stand: 55.2 lbs
- Carton Dimensions: 30.4" x 45.6" x 11.2"
- HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p)
- EDTV Display Capability (480p)
- Gross Weight [lbs (kg)]: 72.8 lbs. (33.0 kg)
- 600 Hz Sub-field Drive
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settings easy enough to adjust for an entry-level user
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no lag with gaming consoles, good reponse
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SD upconversion is smooth, doesn't look out of place compared to HD
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brightness significantly decreased with HD signals
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common issues with internal components failing
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ships with settings that look very dim, with color settings that are way off
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no anti-glare, screen reflects light like a mirror
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