Panasonic TH-50PZ80U Viera 50" Widescreen Plasma 1080p HDTV

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The TH-50PZ80U VIERA Plasma 50" (49.9" Diagonal) TV from Panasonic can be the cornerstone of your home theater. This stylish screen features at full 1080p resolution with a native contrast ratio of 20,000:1 for crisp, detailed imagery. With its 3 HDMI ports, this plasma screen is ready for all your HD gear with one-cable pure digital connections. The SD slot will allow for instant slide shows in widescreen of your favorite JPEGs. The TH-50PZ80U also features VIERA link HDAVI control of your other "HDAVI Control" equipped components when connected via HDMI. The anti-reflective filter allows for viewing in rooms with abundant ambient light. A special Game mode is available for when using this plasma screen with your gaming system.

New Anti-Reflective Filter

Deep Color Technology

Game Mode

Built-In SD Card Slot

3 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link HDAVI Control

Specification	Description
Model	2072468, PAN50PZ800U, TH-50PZ800U, TH-50PZ80U
UPC	037988241927
Analog Audio	(1) Front Input
Analog Audio	(1) Rear Output
Analog Audio	(6) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video	(1) Front Input
Analog Audio / Video	(1) Rear Output
Analog Audio / Video	(3) Rear Input
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Card Slot	Secure Digital
Compatible Formats	1080i
Compatible Formats	1080p
Compatible Formats	480p
Compatible Formats	720p
Compatible Formats	JPEG
Component Video	(2) Rear Input
Composite Video	Rear Output
Composite Video	Yes
Contrast Ratio	1000000:1
Contrast Ratio	20,000:1
Contrast Ratio	20000:1
Contrast Ratio	30,000:1
Contrast Ratio	30000:1
Contrast Ratio (Dynamic)	1,000,000:1
Country Of Origin	China
Depth (Inches)	15.2
Dynamic Contrast Ratio	1000000:1
HDMI	(1) Front Input
HDMI	(2) Rear Input
HDTV	HDTV Tuner Built In
HDTV Capable	HD Tuner is included
HDTV Native Resolution	1080p
Height (Inches)	33.2
Ports	1 x S-Video In Front
Ports	Composite Video In
Remote Control	Included
Resolution	1920 x 1080
S-Video	(1) Front Input
S-Video	(1) Front Output
S-Video	(1) Rear Input
Screen Format	16:9 Widescreen TV Imaging
Screen Size	50"
Screen Size	50" to 60"
Screen Size (inches)	50
Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal)	50
Select	Plasma Units
Speakers	Built-in
Stand	Included
Stand	Pedestal
Technology	HDTV
Tuner	ATSC
Tuner	ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Tuner	NTSC
Tuner	QAM
Wall Mountable	Yes
Weight (Pounds)	88.2
Width (Inches)	49.0

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5.0

AWESOME TV but needs just one thing

"Fantastic TV, amazing picture. Stick it in THX mode and you are done. There is just one problem. The brightness (as it tends to be w/plasmas) is not great in a room which has a lot of direct sunlight. This can be fixed in custom mode where I used all the THX settings but increased the brightness. So at night, I am in THX mode and during the day, I use custom mode. Pretty simple! Overall, awesome TV..." Read Full Review »

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"I have been wanting to give Abe's a review on this Tv purchase and their service, but could not figure out how to do it, this Tv has been outta stock...ha ha glad I recieved this. As for the Panasonic TH50PZ800U VIERA 50" Plasma Flat Panel HDTV. I am going to say, this is just what you have heard..U …" Read Full Review »

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Better than I expected

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4.0

"Basic set up was quick and easy. Good points: Fabulous picture, even the standard def on analog channels was a great improvement. I don't have a Blu-Ray player yet, or even an up-converting player, but standard def DVDs are quite good. The THX picture setting seems to be just about right for most mo …" Read Full Review »

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5.0

"The quality of the picture & sound is fantastic. We were able to set it up within a very short time & no, we are Not technicians. There is no glare fron the sunlight on the screen. Mainly used for sports & movies. Biggest problem is remembering which control button controls what.. "

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5.0

"This is a great Plasma. The design is very minimal and simple with only one button one the front. The speakers are hidden on the bottom and fire downward so they do not take up any space.

The picture is great with deep blacks and a very clear overall image. I'd say it's on the same level with t …" Read Full Review »

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