Panasonic VIERA 42" Plasma Flat Panel 1080p HDTV In Black

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Pros

  • Attractive design (51)
  • Fast setup (51)
  • Great picture quality (51)
  • Simple controls (39)
  • Beautiful picture (1)
  • Bright image (1)
  • Clear sound (1)
  • Connectivity (1)
  • Crystal clear sound (1)
  • Deep contrast with vivid (1)
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  • 3 screen selections only (1)
  • A bit to much deep bass (1)
  • Bad picture quality (1)
  • Case smudges easily (1)
  • Default picture settings (1)
  • Does not rotate on stand (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • No contrast changes (1)
  • Pc input is limited (1)

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  • Home (51)
  • Movies (36)
  • Video (9)
  • Professional (7)
  • Office (6)
  • Wall mounting (6)
  • Blueray (1)
  • Gaming (1)
  • Ps3 (1)
  • Works great as a monitor (1)
 
 
 

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With an incredible depth of crisp, clear, real-life colors created by a wide range of black gradations, VIERA flat panel HDTVs truly usher in a new VISUAL ERA. Improved resolution delivers theater-quality reproduction, and sporting events such as the Olympics, plus season premieres and other programming are displayed in exciting, vivid color—no matter how lively the movement in the action. Outstanding picture quality, connectivity and service. That's VIERA.

Over 900 Lines with 480Hz Sub-field Drive
Even subtle movements are clear and easy to judge. Self-illuminating plasma displays feature high moving picture resolution, so there are no more frustrating afterimages in fast-action scenes. You enjoy smooth, clear motion in sports scenes, like Olympic competition and in the action scenes of movies.

Digital Optimizer
A digital noise detection circuit detects the areas and amounts of noise in each scene and then applies the optimal noise reduction to combat it. All types of images come through noise-free.

Motion Pattern Noise Reduction
This function detects motion patterns that tend to generate noise and makes adjustments to maximize image quality. Even scenes with a variety of motion images are crystal-clear.

High Contrast 1,000,000:1 [Native 30,000:1]
Every image is richly expressive, from bright scenes, like scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Contrast is enhanced by the new Real Black Drive system (a pre-discharge control system) and a higher base luminance from improvements made to the panel production process. The high contrast creates deep, robust blacks and faithfully reproduces scenes with a delicate balance of light and shadow.

Deep Color
Deep Color (HDMI V.1.3) is an image enhancing technology supported by HDMI 1.3. Its outstanding color gradation exceeds the capability of current 8-bit/color systems.

Specification Description
Model 2072453, PANTH42PZ85U, TH-42PZ85U, TH42PZ85U
UPC 037988241835
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Card Slot Secure Digital
Compatible Formats 1080p
Component Video (2) Rear Input
Composite Video (1) Rear Output
Composite Video (1) Side Input
Composite Video (2) Rear Input
Contrast Ratio 30,000:1
Contrast Ratio 30000:1
DB15 (PC Video) Rear Input
Depth (Inches) 3.6
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
HDMI (1) Side Input
HDMI (3) Rear Input
HDTV HDTV Tuner Built In
HDTV Capable HD Tuner is included
HDTV Native Resolution 1080p
Height (Inches) 26.4
Ports 1 x S-Video In Side
Resolution 1920 x 1080
S-Video (1) Side Input
S-Video (2) Rear Input
Screen Format 16:9 Widescreen TV Imaging
Screen Size 41" to 49"
Screen Size 42"
Screen Size (inches) 42
Screen Size (Inches/Diagonal) 42
Select Plasma Units
Speakers Yes
Stand Included
Technology HDTV
Tuner ATSC
Wall Mountable Yes
Weight (Pounds) 66.1
Width (Inches) 41.9

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Panasonic VIERA 42" Plasma Flat Panel 1080p HDTV In Black Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Panasonic Plasma - Outstanding

"Reviewer: Minnesota Retired from Bloomington, Minnesota on Nov 6, 2008 This is my first plasma TV (Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ85U, 1080P), purchased 11-2-08. Mounting the screen on the non-swivel base took a little doing, best done by two people, to align screws for fastening, but the rest is easy. Out of the box, my initial impression was not good, picture-wise. However, for some reason, Panasonic chose "standard" ..." Read Full Review »

Nov 06, 2008 by MNRetired

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Do NOT buy Panasonic Plasmas

"I now own 2 Panasonic Plasma T.V.s, both of which are broken. They are manufactured with defective power boards. This problem is widespread (check the net) and Panasonic REFUSES to acknowledge it. The defective power converter issue causes the TVs to shut off and not come back on, resulting in blinking power lights to tell you what component failed (7 led flashes is the most common) I bought the Panasonic extend..." Read Full Review »

Oct 02, 2008 by NYConsumer

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Panasonic Plasma - Outstanding

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5.0

"Reviewer: Minnesota Retired from Bloomington, Minnesota on Nov 6, 2008

This is my first plasma TV (Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ85U, 1080P), purchased 11-2-08. Mounting the screen on the non-swivel base took a little doing, best done by two people, to align screws for fastening, but the rest is easy. Out …"  Read Full Review »

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Panasonic VIERA 42" Plasma Flat Panel 1080p HDTV In Black Review

Great plasma

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
 

"I bought this TV for my family room and am very pleased with the picture. I haven't had a chance to do any fine tuning of the picture as of yet, but even without that, the picture quality is great. Depending on time of day, there is some glare from a sliding glass door, but I was expecting that. …"  Read Full Review »

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John
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic VIERA 42" Plasma Flat Panel 1080p HDTV In Black Review

Excellent choice. Outstanding image.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
 

"Like many people, I did a wealth of research before making my first HD TV purchase. I meticulously reviewed every spec comparing them to other sets, both by Panasonic and other manufacturers. A lot of specs and features, I learned, are pure marketing. It wasn't until I started actually visiting stor …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 29 2008
Darren
Seattle, WA
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Panasonic VIERA 42" Plasma Flat Panel 1080p HDTV In Black Review

PZ85U is an excellent

★★★★★
5.0

"We purchased the 42 2008 Panasonic plasma 1080p model TH-42PZ85U about a week ago, after about 2 weeks of almost non-stop comparing of different sets at various stores. Weve watched it during bright glary daytime conditions and dark room evening hours. Weve watched HD channels and SD (standard-def) …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 15 2009
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Panasonic VIERA 42" Plasma Flat Panel 1080p HDTV In Black Review

Best TV ever

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
  • Video
 

"I did a lot of research before I bought the Panasonic TH-42PZ85U. I was already pretty sure I wanted a Plasma but I was worried about the dreaded 'burn-in'. Since that was my concern I looked for a Plasma TV that had lots of gizmos to prevent burn-in and Panasonic's new line plasmas had it all a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 15 2008
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