The 42" Panasonic TH-42PZ77U features a gorgeous 1080p panel that makes the most of today's best high-def sources. And it can display more than 68 billion colors in total, with over 4,000 shades of gradation. Images look seamlessly filmlike, with beautifully natural skin tones. Plus, a special anti-glare filter reduces distracting reflections from room lights.
Why 1080p matters
If you look at all of the high-definition programs available from broadcast, cable, and satellite TV sources, you'll find that most of them use 1080i format — 1920 x 1080 pixels. The TH-42PZ77U's screen is a pixel-perfect match so you won't miss any details. By comparison, "720p" plasmas must downconvert 1080i signals, throwing away a significant amount of picture information. The downconverted image still looks crisp and clear, but there's definitely less fine detail.
Built-in HD tuners
The TH-42PZ77U's built-in analog/digital tuner can pull in every type of over-the-air TV broadcast, including gorgeous, free HDTV (antenna required). In addition, the set's "QAM" cable tuner conveniently allows cable TV subscribers to watch most unscrambled channels without the need for a set-top box — including HD channels in many areas.
Clever connections that do more
The generous array of back-panel connections includes two HDMI digital inputs for hooking up the latest high-def components. If you're using other recent Panasonic HDMI-equipped components, the EZ Sync™ control system enables you to operate compatible models — like one of Panasonic's Blu-ray Disc™ players — using only the TV's remote.
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Details:
- 42" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio)
- built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required)
- built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 5000:1 contrast ratio
- 160°(H) x 160°(V) viewing angle
- Sub Pixel Controller video processing
- anti-glare filter reduces reflections
- built-in side-mounted stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)
- multibrand remote control
- EZ-Sync remote control networking system (HDMI-CEC)
- picture settings memory for each video input
- 7 A/V inputs, including:
- 3 composite video (2 rear, 1 side)
- 3 S-video (2 rear, 1 side)
- 2 component video (accepts signals up to 1080i)
- 2 HDMI v1.3 (accepts signals up to 1080p)
- RF input for antenna/cable signals
- optical digital audio output for Dolby® Digital
- side SD™ memory card slot for digital photo playback
- Energy Star® compliant
- detachable stand (stand "footprint" is 26-5/8"W x 13-1/8"D)
- wall-mountable (bracket not included)
- 44-5/8"W x 25-1/4"H x 4-1/2"D (26-7/8"H x 13-1/8"D on stand)
- weight: 92.6 lbs. with stand; 77.2 lbs. without stand
- extra-long-life panel (100,000 hours)
- warranty: 1 year parts & labor — in-home service
- Want more peace of mind? Extended Service Plans Available
Tip: For a list of over-the-air digital TV stations you can receive, as well as antenna recommendations for your location, enter your zip code in AntennaWeb's mapping tool.
FREE scheduled delivery to your door: This item will be delivered to the door of your house or apartment. Available to physical addresses in 50 United States only. Limited delivery available to Alaska and Hawaii for $99 per item — call 1-888-955-6000 for more details. Sorry, we can't ship to P.O. Boxes or freight forwarders. Delivery takes 5-7 business days once your order has been processed. Extra charges may apply to items that must be carried up more than 5 flights of stairs. Allow extra time for delivery to remote addresses. Free return shipping not available with this model.
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