The "PZ850" series sits at the top of Panasonic's impressive 2008 plasma line. The 50-inch TH-50PZ850U definitely raises the bar in this popular screen size, offering ultra-precise performance and picture adjustments that will please the most demanding videophiles.
Picture controls to suit both novice and expert
HDTV picture quality keeps improving, yet few models display their full potential without a professional calibration. The TH-50PZ850U delivers a gorgeously clean, natural-looking picture without requiring you to make a lot of adjustments. Simply choose the "Studio Reference" picture mode to see colors the way the director originally intended — the way they look on reference monitors in editing rooms. A separate "Pro" setting lets you further fine-tune picture controls like brightness, contrast, and tint.
Panasonic's most advanced plasma screen design
The TH-50PZ850U uses Panasonic's most advanced 1080p plasma panel technology. It can reproduce 5,120 shades of gray — 25% more than last year's models — for naturally seamless colors. Picture contrast is outstanding too, with notably deep black levels. This TV's 24p Cinematic Playback mode optimizes 1080p video from a Blu-ray player — it doubles the original playback frame rate to 48 frames per second, just like most theater projectors do. You'll feel even more like you're sitting in a theater.
Have more fun with videos and photos — without touching your PC
Panasonic included direct Internet access so you can connect the TH-50PZ850U to your broadband Internet connection and use Panasonic's easy VIERA CAST interface to view videos at YouTube™ and photos at Google's Picasa Web Albums™.
And "850-series" plasmas include advanced memory card playback. You can view high-res AVCHD™ video recorded with one of
Panasonic's high-definition SD™ card camcorders, or display digital photos you save to SD with a digital camera. Simply insert the card into the TV's front-panel slot and sit back while the whole family enjoys beautifully lifelike home movies or the latest vacation pics in the comfort of your living room.
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Details:
- 49.9" screen (measured diagonally)
- widescreen 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
- 30,000:1 contrast ratio (1,000,000:1 dynamic)
- 480Hz Sub-field Drive anti-blur technology
- 24p Cinematic Playback mode (displays 1080p/24 content at 48Hz)
- "Studio Reference" and "Pro" advanced picture adjustments
- Digital Cinema Color Re-Mastering for extended color range
- Deep Color and x.v.Color™ support
- built-in stereo speakers (15.5 watts x 2)
- multibrand remote control
- VIERA Link™ simplifies remote control for compatible Panasonic components (HDMI-CEC)
- picture settings memory for each video input
- 8 A/V inputs, including:
- 2 composite video (1 rear, 1 front)
- 2 S-video (1 rear, 1 front)
- 2 component video (accepts signals up to 1080i)
- 4 HDMI v1.3 (3 rear, 1 front) — accepts signals up to 1080p (60Hz, 24Hz)
- PC input: analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin)
- RF input for antenna/cable signals
- optical digital audio output for Dolby® Digital
- front SD™ memory card slot for digital photo/video playback
- Ethernet port with VIERA CAST™ for accessing customized Internet content
- RS-232C port for external control of the TV via a computer
- Energy Star® 3.0 compliant — see our article on TV power consumption for more info about this and other testing standards
- detachable stand (stand "footprint" is 18"W x 15-1/4"D)
- wall-mountable (bracket not included)
- 49-7/8"W x 31-1/8"H x 4"D (33-1/8"H x 15-1/4"D on stand)
- weight: 99.2 lbs. with stand; 88.2 lbs. without stand
- extra long-life panel (100,000 hours)
- warranty: 1 year parts & labor — in-home service or pick-up for 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.
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 an additional $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.
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