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Panasonic Viera TC-P50U1
$1,400.00
Released January, 2009
The Pros:Black levels are deep and show lots of detail in darker scenes. Colors are very natural and true to life. Price has come down quite a bit since release, can often get an amazing deal on an unused unit.
The Cons:Audio output is HDMI or Optical only, no RCA audio output support - seems odd considering the legacy support elsewhere in the design. Reflects light on the screen readily, almost mirror-like. No real extras, like a USB connection, 3D capability or LAN.
The Panasonic Viera TC-P50U1 is a 50" 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. It features a native contrast ration of 30,000:1, 3 HDMI inputs and VIERA link functionality.
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Video
- Screen Size: 50" Class (49.9" 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): 0.576 x 0.576 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): Y (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: 388 W
- Standby Power Consumption: 0.3 W
- On Mode Average Power Consumption: 221 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: 32.4" x 48.0" x 15.3"
- Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand: 30.3" x 48.0" x 4.2"
- Weight (lbs.) w/Stand: 75.0 lbs
- Weight (lbs.) without Stand: 70.6 lbs
- Carton Dimensions: 34.6" x 53.0" x 11.2"
- HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p)
- EDTV Display Capability (480p)
- Gross Weight [lbs (kg)]: 90.4 lbs. (41.0 kg)
- 600 Hz Sub-field Drive
User Reviews (1)
Pros & Cons
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black levels are deep and show lots of detail in darker scenes
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colors are very natural and true to life
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price has come down quite a bit since release, can often get an amazing deal on an unused unit
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audio output is HDMI or Optical only, no RCA audio output support - seems odd considering the legacy support elsewhere in the design
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reflects light on the screen readily, almost mirror-like
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no real extras, like a USB connection, 3D capability or LAN
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noticeable motion jitter in fast-moving video that slowly decreases as the system is broken in
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speakers are located at the bottom and point toward the floor, end up fairly muffled so they get turned up louder than you would have otherwise to understand what people are saying
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Comments (1)
woilly:
#panasonic_viera_tc_p50u1 Nice, colors and contrast. This is the new model that replace The PZ80.
Contrast is higher but there is one thing i don't like.. There is no RCA output for audio....
If you have a Home theater with HDMI and audio Optic in your ok.
:-)
Jul 17, 09
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