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Get in the game! Here is a 50" Plasma HDTV that will drop you in the middle of the action! 3 HDMI inputs, with one on the front, will keep you in touch and make your world more enjoyable, connecting you with all of your digital equipment. Your PC gets a great hookup to a spacious 50" screen! Your DVD player, cameras, and your favorite game module will complete this outstanding entertainment system.
Whatever the reason, whoever the audience, this is the television to use. Surround sound brings you every thud as players collide, and every note of the background music to enhance your viewing. Keep the objectionable programs away from your children's eyes and minds with the V-Chip!
Panasonic brings every color to life, for an incredible window on the world. With their Viera Series, you get an entertainment center for today and tomorrow, designed for your home! Make your life easier, with everything you need right where you need to use it, with the Viera Series 50" Plasma HDTV from Panasonic!
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Amazing for the $$$
- Pros: I researched HDTVs for about four months before making my purchase. I read user reviews, professional reviews, and I read product manuals online at each manufacturer's website. When researching plasmas I narrowed my search between this unit and the equivalent Samsung. How I came to select the Panasonic over the Samsung was:
1. Anti-glare screen. The Samsung has a coating on the back of the unit and Panasonic has the anti-glare built into the front glass. Several reviews on the Samsung said that the whites would show as a very faint purple in many cases.
2. Panasonic boasts that their screen is Wii-proof. I'll take their word for it. Not a function I'm going to try out on purpose.
3. Ant-image retention software: there is a white scrolling bar that you can activate that is intended to reverse any burn-in. I run it once a day. It runs for 15 minutes.
4. The contrast ratio is excellent. Blacks are pure black.
5. Set-up is a breeze.
- Cons: The only negative thing I can say is to repeat the only negative thing I read on any review I saw online regarding this unit is that the customization/ calibration is somewhat limited. As a result there is, on occasion, some washout on some white images. However, I'll say that on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the worst washout) it's a 3.25.
- Other Thoughts: The calibrations I found online (after much research) are:
Picture Mode: Custom
Color Temp: Warm
Contrast: 76
Brightness: 64
Sharpness: 15
Color: 45
Tint: -8
Other Settings:
Color Mgmt On
Video NR Off
MPEG NR Off
Black Level Light
HD Size 1
x.v. Color Off
CATS Off
I have these settings and the picture is amazing.
Another perk on this unit is when you switch to your Wii, PS3, Xbox (we have a Wii) and the video is labeled "Game" the screen settings switch to the "Game" setting which provides the maximum picture settings for video games. A feature I really like.
I think that Panasonic should include an ethernet port (I'd prefer Wi-Fi) so that they could do firmware and software upgrades to the unit. So, if they were to ever change the software for the screen settings to be more definitive then you could download and apply that firmware.
Better Buy than TH50PZ85U
- Pros: I bought this TV instead of the 85U for 2 reasons. First, the placement of the 3rd HDMI and SD Card reader is in the front, vs the side for the 85U. Second, I didn't like the look of the down firing speaker of the 85U. The difference of 10,000:1 contrast ratio between the two is barely noticeable.
- Cons: none yet. Built-in speakers suck...but who cares...you by a TV like this, you better have the DTS audio system to back it up!
- Other Thoughts: I think the 80U is better than the 85U. The main difference is the 80U is 20,000:1 vs the 85U having a 30,000:1 contrast ratio. The speakers are also different.
| Model | TH-50PZ80U |
| Type | Consumer |
| Cabinet Color | Black |
| Screen Size | 50" |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
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LOVE THIS TV
- Pros: This TV is very easy to setup and I have not had a single issue with it. Everything looks great with my Comcast Cable and Xbox 360. The menu is easy to understand and navigate.
- Cons: The speakers aren't Great but they will defently get the job done with the Surround Sound settings.
- Other Thoughts: Great tv very happy I bought it.
sweet tv
- Pros: great value, great tv, great picture, great features
- Cons: one of the rca inputs is on the front, so it kinda stinks not being able to keep multiple rca devices connected. sd card slot is slow flipping picture to picture...but you dont buy a 50 inch hdtv for the rca inputs or sd card slot.
A serious TV
- Pros: Looks nice. Functions perfectly. PC can be hooked up VIA HDMI or component video if your video card allows so. Picture looks fantastic! 1080P is Nice.
- Cons: None ... though, AIT's shipping is a bit bothersome. They didn't deliver to my area so I had to go to their carrier facility to pick up. Not too bad though.
- Other Thoughts: Friggen sweet.
| Model |
| Brand |
Panasonic |
| Series |
VIERA |
| Model |
TH-50PZ80U |
| Type |
Consumer |
| Cabinet Color |
Black |
| Display |
| Screen Size |
50" |
| Panel |
G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel |
| Aspect Ratio |
16:9 |
| Native Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
| Contrast Ratio |
20000:1 |
| Pixel Pitch |
0.576mm |
| Connectivity |
| Input Video Compatibility |
NTSC / ATSC / QAM Tuner
1080i/p, 720p, 480i/p |
| HDTV Capability |
HDTV Tuner Inside |
| Connectors |
SD Card Slot
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 |
| HDMI |
3 |
| Power |
| Power Supply |
AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
690 W |
| Convenience |
| Regulatory Approvals |
UL6500/C-UL |
| Built-in Speakers |
2 x 10W |
| Features |
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 1000000:1
Shades of Gradation: 4,096
Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill
Progressive Scan
Video Noise Reduction
Digital Comb Filter: Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C
Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management)
Sub-Pixel Controller
Motion Pattern Noise Reduction
Digital Cinema Reality
480 Hz Sub-field Drive
24p Playback(2:3)
Deep Color
x.v.Color
Surround Sound
VIERA Link
Game Mode
Pixel Shifter (Anti-Image Retention)
Video Picture Memory
On-Screen Display Languages: English/Spanish/French
V-Chip Program Lockout
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder
Timers - Sleep/On/Off
Video Input Labeling |
| Dimensions |
| Dimensions |
31.1" x 49.0" x 3.7"
33.2" x 49.0" x 15.2" w/Stand |
| Weight |
83.8 lbs.
88.2 lbs. w/Stand |
| Temperature Range |
32°F - 104°F |
Introduction
Get in the game! Here is a 50" Plasma HDTV that will drop you in the middle of the action! 3 HDMI inputs, with one on the front, will keep you in touch and make your world more enjoyable, connecting you with all of your digital equipment. Your PC gets a great hookup to a spacious 50" screen! Your DVD player, cameras, and your favorite game module will complete this outstanding entertainment system.
Whatever the reason, whoever the audience, this is the television to use. Surround sound brings you every thud as players collide, and every note of the background music to enhance your viewing. Keep the objectionable programs away from your children's eyes and minds with the V-Chip!
Panasonic brings every color to life, for an incredible window on the world. With their Viera Series, you get an entertainment center for today and tomorrow, designed for your home! Make your life easier, with everything you need right where you need to use it, with the Viera Series 50" Plasma HDTV from Panasonic!
Highlights
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HDTV Ready
Featuring the G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel and a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 (16:9), the widescreen Panasonic Viera TH50PZ80U fully supports up to HDTV 1080p (1920x1080, progressive) for a truly high-definition experience.
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HDMI Input
The Panasonic Viera TH50PZ80U features three HDMI inputs to receive high-definition digital video and audio through a single, convenient cable connection. HDMI’s appeal has made it the choice interface for a broad selection of HD-capable video devices and gaming consoles.
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Built-in ATSC Tuner
Armed with a built-in ATSC tuner, the Panasonic Viera TH50PZ80U displays digital over-the-air programming without additional digital set-top equipment.
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Amazing 20000:1 Contrast Ratio
With an amazing 20000:1 contrast ratio, the Panasonic Viera TH50PZ80U provides accurate color reproduction and displays every scene in drop-dead gorgeous detail.
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V-Chip Parental Control
The V-Chip parental control feature allows parents to block inappropriate programming for their children.
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Quick Specs
| HDTV Capability | HDTV Tuner Inside |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| HDMI | 3 |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.576mm |
| Cabinet Color | Black |
| Screen Size | 50" |
| Contrast Ratio | 20000:1 |
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Reviewed By: jestle on 12/29/2008
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
