Imagine the handsome 50" Panasonic TH-50PX80U as the centerpiece of your home theater. Its clean, space-efficient design is definitely living room ready. And when you switch it on, you'll enjoy one of the best high-definition pictures available. Panasonic understands this technology inside and out — they build more plasma TVs than anyone else in the world.
For a lifelike picture, it's hard to beat plasma
Video experts know that a TV's contrast ratio — the difference between its brightest whites and deepest blacks — contributes as much to overall picture quality as screen resolution. The TH-50PX80U uses Panasonic's 11th-generation panel technology, which raises the contrast ratio to 15,000:1. Images have more punch and snap, plus more realistic shadow detail.
Panasonic plasmas are also known for their rich, realistic color. The TH-50PX80U can reproduce over 4,000 shades of gradation each for red, green, and blue. That yields a nearly infinite color palette of over 68 billion shades, to virtually eliminate the common picture distortion known as "false contouring." It causes the transitions between different shades of the same color to appear too sharp and abrupt, giving scenes an artificially layered look. Images on this TV look effortlessly smooth, with beautifully natural skin tones.
All the right connections for great HD viewing
The TH-50PX80U can receive local over-the-air analog and digital signals (antenna required). And cable TV subscribers can tune in unscrambled channels — including local HD network channels in many areas — without the added hassle and expense of a set-top box. You'll also find three HDMI inputs, making it easy to connect top-notch sources like an upconverting DVD player or Blu-ray player, and an HD satellite receiver.
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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)
- 1366 x 768 pixels
- 15,000:1 contrast ratio (1,000,000:1 dynamic)
- 480Hz Sub-field Drive anti-blur technology
- Deep Color and x.v.Color™ support
- built-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)
- remote control
- VIERA Link™ simplifies remote control for compatible Panasonic components (HDMI-CEC)
- picture settings memory for each video input
- 7 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)
- 3 HDMI v1.3 (2 rear, 1 front) — accepts signals up to 1080p (60Hz, 24Hz)
- RF input for antenna/cable signals
- optical digital audio output for Dolby® Digital
- front SD™ memory card slot for digital photo playback
- 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 17-7/8"W x 15-1/8"D)
- wall-mountable (bracket not included)
- 47-5/8"W x 31"H x 4-1/4"D (33-1/8"H x 15-1/8"D on stand)
- weight: 82.7 lbs. with stand; 76.8 lbs. without stand
- long-life panel (60,000 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.
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.
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