Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX80U 50" Widescreen 720p HDTV Plasma

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★★★★★
4.6

 

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Pros

  • Great picture quality (81)
  • Fast setup (74)
  • Attractive design (72)
  • Simple controls (65)
  • High resolution (16)
  • Good connection options (15)
  • Wide viewing angle (14)
  • Good value (1)
  • Huge theatre like (1)
  • Viera link (1)
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Cons

  • Poor sound quality (3)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Fast motion shadows (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • Manual can be confusing (1)
  • Need 2 people to uncrate (1)
  • No hdmi cables (1)
  • No pip (1)
  • No tilt base (1)

Best Uses

  • Home (72)
  • Movies (54)
  • Wall mounting (15)
  • Video (12)
  • Home theater (6)
  • Office (5)
  • Bedroom (4)
  • Professional (4)
  • Great for ps3 (1)
  • Theatre surround (1)
 
 
 

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Treat yourself with the new Panasonic Viera Plasma 50" HDTV, youll enjoy watching your favorite shows and sporting events on the large 50" screen TV in high-definition. The Panasonic Viera Plasma gives you intense colors and the sharpest images. You can use this to display all your favorite photos from your Digital camera with the built-in SD card slot, giving you your own photo galley inside your living room.

Features:

- 50" Screen Size

- 720p Display Resolution

- 1080p/1080i/720p/480p Compatible Signal Formats

- 1024 x 768 Native Pixel Resolution

- 720 lines or more Moving Picture Resolution

- 1000000:1 Dynamic, 15000:1 Native Contrast Ratio

- 16:9 (Widescreen) Aspect Ratio

- G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel Type

- Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C Digital Comb Filter

- Two Full-range (L,R) Speakers, 20Watt (10% THD)(8ohms, 70Hz-17kHz)

- Integrated ATSC Tuners

- ATSC / QAM / NTSC Receiving System

- SD Card Slot, Photo Viewer

- Input Ports: 3 x HDMI (1 Front), 2 x Analog Audio Input (for HDMI), 2 x Composite Video (1 Front), 2 x S-Video (1 Front), 2 x Audio Input (1 Front) (for Video), 1 x Composite Video output, 1 x Audio Output, 1 x Digital Audio Out


Diagonal Screen Size

50" Class (41.6" diagonal)

Display Resolution 720p

Contrast Ratio

Native: 15000:1
Dynamic: 1000000:1

Compatible Signal Formats 1080p/1080i/720p/480p

Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Widescreen)

Shades of Gradation 4,096

Pixel Pitch (H x V) 0.81 x 0.81 mm

Panel Type G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel

Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill

Native Resolution (Number of Pixels) 1,049,088 (1,366 x 768)

Moving Picture Resolution 720 lines or more

Progressive Scan Yes

Video Noise Reduction Yes

Digital Comb Filter Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C

Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management) Yes

Sub-Pixel Controller Yes

Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Yes

Digital Cinema Reality Yes

480 Hz Sub-field Drive Yes

24p Playback(2:3) Yes

Deep Color Yes

x.v.Color Yes

Audio

Speakers Full-range x 2 (L,R)

Number of Speakers 2

Audio Ouput 20W (10% THD) (8 ohms, 70Hz-17kHz)

Surround Sound Yes



Tuners Integrated ATSC

Photo Viewer Yes

SD Card Slot Yes

HDMI Input 3 (1 front)

Analog Audio Input (for HDMI) 2

Composite Video Input 2 (1 front)

S-Video Input 2 (1 front)

Audio Input (for Video) 2 (1 front)

Component Video Input [Y, PB(CB), PR(CR)] 2

Audio Input (for Component Video) 2

Composite Video Output 1

Audio Output 1

Digital Audio Out 1



VIERA Link Yes

Game Mode Yes

Pixel Shifter (Anti-Image Retention) Yes

Video Picture Memory Yes

On-Screen Display Languages

English/Spanish/French

V-Chip Program Lockout Yes

Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Yes

Timers - Sleep/On/Off

Sleep (Off only)

Video Input Labeling Yes


Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption 497 W

Safety Standard UL6500/C-UL

Receiving System ATSC/QAM/NTSC

Operating Temperature 32F - 104F

Pedestal Stand Included (TBLX0037)

Remote Control Included

Approximate Dimensions (H x W x D)

Including Pedestal Stand 33.1" x 47.6" x 15.2"

TV Set only 31.1" x 47.6" x 3.7"

Approximate Weight

Including Pedestal: 82.7 lbs

TV Set Only: 76.8 lbs

Shipping 101.5 lbs

Specification Description
Model 2072465, PANTH50PX80, TH-50PX80U, TH50PX80U
UPC 037988241798
Analog Audio (1) Front Input
Analog Audio (1) Rear Output
Analog Audio (5) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video Front Input
Analog Audio / Video Rear Input
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Card Slot Secure Digital
color null
Compatible Formats 1080i
Compatible Formats 1080p
Compatible Formats 480i
Compatible Formats 480p
Compatible Formats 720p
Component Video (2) Rear Input
Composite Video Front Input
Composite Video Rear Input
Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
Contrast Ratio 15,000:1
Contrast Ratio 15000:1
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 720p
Height (Inches) 33.1
Ports 1 x S-Video In Front
Resolution 1366 x 768
S-Video Front Input
S-Video 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
size null
sku 132633
skuprice 1019.9900
style PANTH50PX80
taxable Y
Technology HDTV
Tuner ATSC
Weight (Pounds) 82.7
Width (Inches) 47.6

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Last update: Jun 12, 2009

Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX80U 50" Widescreen 720p HDTV Plasma Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
What a great TV and a great deal!

"[...] Initially I assembled it on a sturdy magazine table using the pedestals provided. I'm an able guy and was able to lift and lower the TV onto the pedestal myself. I eventually plan to wall mount it but this game me a chance to connect the wires and see how things worked; I'm glad I did it this way. Initially I hooked up the TV using an RCS audio cables/S-video cord to my cable box. This gave me an OK pictur..." Read Full Review »

Dec 22, 2008 by GFLJO boss Andy

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3.0
I loved it until

"I have owned the th-50X77U for a year. Everything was great until December when a 4 inch stripe of blue appeared on the left side of the screen, but it went away after a few days. Then, in October the stripe returned. fortunately, I still have the plasma concierge service from panasonic. I called and they set up an appointment for a local company to come fix it. but when that time came they did not come. I calle..." Read Full Review »

Oct 20, 2008 by panch02

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Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX80U 50" Widescreen 720p HDTV Plasma Review

What a great TV and a great deal!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • No PC connection

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
  • Wall Mounting
 

"[...] Initially I assembled it on a sturdy magazine table using the pedestals provided. I'm an able guy and was able to lift and lower the TV onto the pedestal myself. I eventually plan to wall mount it but this game me a chance to connect the wires and see how things worked; I'm glad I did it this …"  Read Full Review »

My TH-50PX80U, soon to go on the wall above

My TH-50PX80U, soon to go on the wall above
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 22 2008
GFLJO boss Andy
Stanley, NY
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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX80U 50" Widescreen 720p HDTV Plasma Review

Excellent Brand, Excellent Product

★★★★★
5.0

"After a few months of shopping around I finally decided on the Panasonic 50" 720p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV. I got it on sale for $999, plus about $200 for the 4 year waranty and about $70 sales tax. It really is an excellent deal at that price, especially for a Panasonic Plasma TV.



I have only had th …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 10 2008
Joe67
Connecticut
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX80U 50" Widescreen 720p HDTV Plasma Review

Stunning right out of the box

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture

    Cons

  • Manual can be confusing
  • Need 2 people to uncrate

    Best Uses

  • Great for PS3
  • Home
  • Movies
  • Video
 

"This TV looks great right out of the box and works well with my other Panasonic equipment. The manuals can be a little confusing as they don't go into great detail about advanced set up or what the picture modes are best for. A little bit of experimentation and a home theater set up disc such as the …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 29 2008
P40whk
Cincinnati Ohio
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX80U 50" Widescreen 720p HDTV Plasma Review

Underpriced!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Fast Setup
  • Great Picture
  • Huge theatre like
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
  • Theatre surround
 

"We bought this plasma while looking for a dryer. We can't get away from the darn thing. Movie after movie, HD tv channel after another. The picture is awesome. Clear picture and sound.I did a lot of research on all kinds of Plasma TVs and realized that if you stick to the basics features like stere …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 8 2008
Sal
Barrington Illinois
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Panasonic VIERA TH-50PX80U 50" Widescreen 720p HDTV Plasma Review

BEST VALUED 50" HDTV ON THE MARKET!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Movies
  • Office
  • Professional
  • Wall Mounting
 

"PLASMA IS THE WAY TO GO HANDS DOWN, NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!I'VE DONE A TON OF RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS PANASONIC 720P HDTV, FOR UNDER $1,000 HAS EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY FOR THE VALUE, BEING THAT 1080P HDTV'S ARE A COMPLETE WASTE AT ANY SIZE 55" AND SMALLER, ACORDING TO [@]. 720P IS THE WAY TO GO. IN FACT …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 3 2009
DEAL HUNTER
COLUMBUS, OHIO
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