Panasonic TH-42PD60U 42-Inch Plasma EDTV | 
| Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 28986
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 42
Shipping Weight (lbs): 68.3
Dimensions (in): 42.1 x 12.6 x 30.1
MPN: TH-42PD60U
Model: TH-42PD60U
UPC: 037988241071
EAN: 0037988241071
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| Features:
| • | 42-inch EDTV plasma TV; measures 42 x 30.1 x 12.7 inches (WxHxD) with included stand | | • | Integrated ATSC tuner for receiving over-the-air digital TV programming; 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio | | • | 4000:1 contrast ratio; 852 x 480 native resolution; 160-degree viewing angle | | • | Connections: 3 composite A/V (1 front), 3 S-Video (1 front), 2 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 1 SC memory card slot | | • | Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); BBE ViVA HD3D virtual surround sound |
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Product Description
The realism of a TV's image is strongly linked to its contrast ratio, and this plasma features a high contrast ratio of up to 10,000:1. Such a wide range from black to white means great depth and dimensionality with vibrant colors?and this plasma can display an incredible 29 billion colors for a superior picture. Deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites allow our plasmas to render bright scenes with vivid realism.BR As an EDTV with an 852x480 screen resolution, this 42" (diagonal) magnificent widescreen TV delivers optimal performance of all currently available TV shows and DVD recordings. It has both NTSC analog and ATSC digital TV tuners. When used with an optional HDTV antenna, the ATSC tuner can receive free over-the-air widescreen HDTV shows. The plasma display is incapable of presenting those images at 720p or 1080i resolutions. In addition to A/V, S-Video and Component-Video connectors, this set also has an HDMI port. An HDMI connector accepts high-quality digital video and audio via the same thin cable, allowing you to run one cable from the source to the TV. 2 Front Speakers - 10 Watts power to each speaker - stereo sound Connectivity - HDMI Input 1; Analog Audio Input (for HDMI) 1; Composite Video Input 2; S-Video Input 2; Audio Input (for Video) 2; Component Video Input (Y, PB, PR) 2; Audio Input (for Component Video) 2; Composite Video Output 1; Audio Output 1; Digital Audio Output 1 Unit Dimensions With Stand (H x W x D) 30.1 x 42.0 x 12.6; Dimensions Without Stand (H x W x D) 27.6 x 42.0 x 3.8 / Unit Weight With Stand 68.3 lbs. (31 kg) / Without Stand 63.9 lbs. (29 kg) Sleeper and On/Off Timers V-Chip for parental control over children's viewing An EDTV doesn't have enough pixels for true HDTV resolution but still offers a superior picture to most currently used TV models
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 Panasonic TH-42PD60U 42" Plasma EDTV September 7, 2007
G. Ramirez (critiCali.... son!)
I recommend this TV be used with a HD receiver to get the best out of it. The TVs surround sound isnt that great, you can see a litle shadowing when viewing up close, but looks great from normal viewing distance. It is very bright which is good. The remote is great, it is pretty large with big buttons. I also recommend connecting DVD players, HD Tuners, etc. with the HDMI connector, it reallly make the movies look and sound better. You dont have to buy an expensive cable, I know amazon sells some for like $1.50. Over all this TV is great for the bedrooms, but for the living room, try getting a 1080p plasma, this one is only 480p
 Hard to believe it's not 1080p January 27, 2007
Stephen Norquist (Santee, CA USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have been researching TV's for the last few months and doing some serious demos of the various types of sets, DLP, LCD Plasma etc. br / br /Today I was in Tweeter comparing 1080p sets. All the sets were displaying the same satellite HDTV signal. br / br /I was studying the Samsungs, Sony Bravias and Pioneer Elites when I spotted this 42" Panasonic. I was amazed with the picture, it was so sharp, had such high contrast with such deep blacks, natural colors and 3D depth of image. br / br /I looked closer and saw that it was a 480p plasma. I couldn't believe it. I sat there scratching my head. Here was a $999 480p set blowing away $5000 1080p LCD and plasma sets! br / br /How could this be? How can this set be so good? I still don't know but will do further research. Understand this set is not HDTV, it is EDTV with a maximum resolution of 852 x 480. However it clearly produced a better looking picture than all the 1080p sets including the Panasonic ones! br /Quite a miracle.
My SECOND Panasonic Plasma January 12, 2007
N. Drake
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is the second Plasma EDTV that I have purchased. The first was in May of 2005, during which time I did extensive research on HDTV and EDTV. I also looked at DLP's, LCD's and Projection, which none really appealed to my needs. I narrowed my decision to the Panasonic models. I look at other brands, but cost, reviews, and instinct lead me to the Panasonics. Before purchasing, I went into Circuit City to compare the difference in picture quality between the HDTV model and the EDTV model. Now I could see a slight difference, but not enough to rule out the EDTV model. Of course there was a price difference, but my deciding factor was that the majority of TV viewing is not broadcast in HD. So I figured the HD component was not a big issue and would be seldom used. Plus, I'm sure it will be a number of years before all television channels are broadcast in HD. At that time, I will consider buying a HDTV plasma. I would also mention that I ordered an HD cable receiver from Direct TV and the HD broadcast of the HD channels looks great on this plasma. This has been a great buy and that's why in November of 2006, I bought the same model that I had purchased in May of 2005. I am truly pleased with the quality of the plasma and recommend it without hesitation.
Panasonic edtv January 10, 2007
Terry L. Henderson (right here)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After much research, I still had some questions regarding the performance of the EDTV vs HDTV, but since my purchase of the Panasonic 42PD60U TV, I couldn't imagine the HDTV version being "that" much better. This TV has an incredible picture and is very user friendly. A great value!
Plasma January 9, 2007
Eugene H. Lowe
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
The TV is perfect and the delivery time would have been perfect if it wasn't through Global Eagle or whatever the co's name was. It took them eons to find an availbale delivery date, then I waited 4 hours and stayed home from work, then it finaly was delivered 4 hours after that. Thank goodness my roommate was home by chance.
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