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Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U 42" 1080p Plasma HDTV | 
| Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
List Price: $1,299.99
Buy New: $849.00
You Save: $450.99 (35%)
New (39) Used (1) from $1,007.34
Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 1474
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 42
Shipping Weight (lbs): 86
Dimensions (in): 46.7 x 31.5 x 13.5
nv:Display Area: 42"
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Contrast Ratio: 20000:1
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Signal Compatibility: 1080p
Input Video Signal: ATSC
Input Video Signal: NTSC
Speakers: Yes
Inputs: S-Video
Inputs: Audio
Inputs: Component Video
Inputs: HDMI In
Inputs: SD Memory Card Slot
Inputs: Analog Audio Input
Outputs: Composite Video
Outputs: Analog Audio
Outputs: Digital Audio Out
Power Consumption: 573W
Power Source: 120VAC, 50/60Hz
Unit Dimensions (WxHxD): 41.3" x 26.7" x 3.7"
MPN: TH-42PZ80U
Model: TH-42PZ80U
UPC: 037988241972
EAN: 0037988241972
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1920 x 1080 Resolution | | • | 1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the Brightest whites and darkest blacks | | • | 4096 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction | | • | Viera LinK#8482; HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV's remote control | | • | GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world's finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV |
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Amazon.com Product Description--March 10, 2008
With its 2008 Panasonic Viera Plasmas, Panasonic brings anastonishing 1,000,000:1 contrast ration to the table. advanced pixel resolution and image-processing technology with the plasma TV's natural ability to beautifully reproduce fast moving images, so every detail is rendered with amazing clarity, and all the action is delivered with a high degree of fluidity.br /br / hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h2/h2 h2strongWhat's New This Year?br / /strong/h2 ul strong /strong liSuper Contrast--native contrast ratios on the PZ85, PZ800 and PX 850 series are 30,000:1, double last year's 15,000:1. br / /li liDynamic contrast ratios are up to 1,000,000:1./li linew anti-reflective filter; lead-free "Tough Under Force" panel is resistant to impacts and scratchesbr / /li lix.v. Color and Deep Color (HDMI 1.3 features)/li liGame Mode auto-adjusts image quality suitable to games and includes anti-image retention/li liViera Link is now compatible with Onkyo and Yamaha home theater systemsbr / /li liAt least 3 HDMI inputs on all models (4 on PZ800 and PZ850 series)/li liTHX Certification on PZ800 and PZ850 series/li /ul h2strongWhich Viera is Right For You?br / /strong/h2 Click here to see a comparison of step up features on each Viera series.strongbr /br / /strong hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / br / h2Amazing color reproduction/h2 The incredible black reproduction of a Panasonic High-Definition Plasma TV results in impressive contrast and beautiful, natural colors. So you'll get warm, accurate skin tones, gorgeous greens, breathtaking blues and vivid reds. For color that's as rich and bold as life itself, look to a Panasonic Plasma TV.br /br / hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / br / h2Consistent brightness from any angle/h2 A Panasonic Plasma combines anti-glare and anti-reflection technology with the natural light-emitting properties of plasma, to give you a super-wide viewing range with a crisp, beautiful image from almost any angle.br / h2br //h2 hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / br / h2Smooth, graceful motion/h2 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; width: 100%;" tbody style="text-align: left;" tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-pages/TV/panasonic/viera-picture-lines-sm.jpg" style="width: 430px; height: 135px;" //td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"When you're watching sports or movies with fast-motion graphics, you want a TV that can keep up with the action. With over 900 lines of moving picture, self-illuminating plasma displays eliminate afterimages in fast-action scenes. So whether you're watching a sporting event or an action-packed movie, you'll always get the most impressive viewing experience possible./td /tr /tbody /table br / hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / h2/h2 h2br //h2 h21,000,000:1 Contrast/h2 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; height: 164px;" width="1245" tbody style="text-align: left;" tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-pages/TV/panasonic/viera-picture-contrast-sm._V13474123_.jpg" style="width: 430px; height: 152px;" //td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"The Panasonic's Real Black system (a pre-discharge suppression system) and improved panel production processes combine to reproduce outstanding blacks with superb contrast. Each image is richly expressive, from bright scense, like scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Compare the image produced by conventional HDTV on the left to the Real Black image produced on the rightbr /br //td /tr /tbody /table hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / br / h2More Colors/h2 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; width: 100%;" tbody style="text-align: left;" tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-pages/tv/panasonic/viera-picture-colorspace-sm.jpg" style="width: 430px; height: 364px;" //td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"Viera HDTVs support the xvYCC color profile (Extended YCC Colorimetry for Video Applications), or "x.v. color" for short. Standard RGB color space allows the display of a portion of the colors that are viewable to the human eye. The next generation "xvYCC" color space actually offers an available range of colors that exceeds what human eyes can recognize. ul liNext-generation "xvYCC" color space supports 1.8 times as many colors as existing HDTV signals/li liLets HDTVs display colors more accurately/li liEnables displays with more natural and vivid colors/li /ul /td /tr /tbody /table br / hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / br / h2Deep Color/h2 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; width: 100%;" tbody style="text-align: left;" tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"img alt="deep color eliminates visible color banding" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-pages/TV/hdmi/deepcolor.jpg" style="width: 370px; height: 398px;" //td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"Where x.v. color expands the available range of colors your HDTV can display, Deep Color increases the number of colors your HDTV can display within that range, for smoother transitions from color to color.br / ul liLets HDTVs and other displays go from millions of colors to billions of colors/li liEliminates on-screen color banding, for smooth tonal transitions and subtle gradations between colors/li liEnables increased contrast ratio/li liCan represent many times more shades of gray between black and white./li /ul /td /tr /tbody /table br / hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / br / h2strongConnectivity /strong/h2 Viera flat panel HDTVs interact with an array of high-definition devices and services, making it easy for consumers to access and enjoy content as never before. As of 2008, Viera Link is compatible with Onkyo and Yamaha home theater systems.strongbr / /strong table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; width: 100%;" tbody style="text-align: left;" tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"smallspan style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"Videos and stills recorded on SD cards can easily be viewed via the SD slots on Panasonic Blu-Ray Disc players and Viera HDTVs./span/small/td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"smallspan style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"Viera Link means easy connectivity via HDMI cables. Finally, consumers can easily operate their Blu-Ray Disc players, DVD recorders and home theater systems with a single remote control device./span/small/td /tr tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"img alt="SD Cards" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-pages/TV/panasonic/viera-network-avchd-sm.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 109px;" //td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"img alt="Viera Link" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-pages/TV/panasonic/viera-network-link-sm.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 153px;" //td /tr tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"br //td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"br //td /tr tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"smallspan style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"4 HDMI inputs to connect all of your devices directly to your television. /span/small/td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"smallspan style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"br / /span/small/td /tr tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; width: 50%; text-align: left;"img alt="Easy connectivity with HDMI ports" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-pages/TV/panasonic/viera-network-hdmi-sm.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 105px;" //td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"/td /tr /tbody /table br / hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / br / h2Long Life/h2 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; width: 100%;" tbody style="text-align: left;" tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"span style="font-weight: bold;"img alt="long life" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-pages/TV/panasonic/viera-long-life.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 218px;" //span/td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"Panasonic plasma panels are rated to last 100,000 hours, which is about 30 years of regular or 11 years of non-stop usage before the brightness of the display is halved./td /tr /tbody /table br / hr class="bucketDivider" size="1" / br / h2 style="font-weight: bold;"Get Full HD with Blu-Ray Disc Players/h2 table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="2" style="text-align: left; width: 100%;" tbody style="text-align: left;" tr style="text-align: left;" td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"img alt="Blu-Ray disc player" src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-pages/TV/panasonic/bluray.jpg" style="width: 310px; height: 198px;" //td td style="vertical-align: top; text-align: left;"A Panasonic 1080p plasma television is able to render 1920x1080 pixels, but standard DVDs have a resolution of just 720x480. 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Product Description
When it comes to Color depth, the Plasma screen offers the most vivid color and contrast than virtually any flat-panel TV. Panasonic 1080p capable plasmas match the most advanced Pixel Resolution and image-processing technology with an ability to beautifully reproduce fast-moving images. So every detail is rendered with amazing clarity, and all the action is delivered with unbelievable fluidity. 1080p also delivers amazing color reproduction resulting in impressive contrast and beautiful, natural colors. What you get is warm, accurate skin tones, deep blacks, gorgeous greens, breathtaking blues and vivid reds for color that's as rich and bold as life itself. GalleryPlayer allows you to enjoy the world's finest High Definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer Software to purchase and Download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office. Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix or any SD-compatible Digital-Camera on your Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow with Photo Viewer. For added convenience, EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your Home Theater components by pressing a single button on your TV's remote control. 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), Analog 2 x Audio Input (for HDMI), 3x Composite Video (1 Front), 2 x S-Video (1 Front), Audio Input (1 Front) (for Video), 1
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 great tv fun to watch the movie cars on with grandson November 28, 2008
S. casey (wyandotte, mi)
i bought this tv when my husband went hunting . he had no idea and when he came home he could not believe how wonderful this set is. it had great picture sound everything. highly recommend to all
Excellent TV With a Stunning Picture November 27, 2008
Drew McDowell
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I recently bought the 42PZ80U for $899 and I've been using it for about 2 months. I think it's an excellent buy even around $1000. br / br /Picture: br /I was a little skeptical of the virtue of plasma's over LCD's because, in those white-washed, warehouse stores, the difference in contrast looks to be negligable. I was wrong. This set produces outstanding blacks. I have another LCD in the house and I didn't know what I was missing. Contrast ratio on this set is very, very good. Blu-Rays on my PS3 look amazing. I just watched "The Incredible Hulk" and I was SHOCKED at how good it looked. It is unbelievable what this 1080p set can do with the right content. There is far more detail in 1080p than there is in 720p. In the short amount of time I've had the Viera, I've viewed almost everything I could: sports, news, sit-coms, dramas, HD, SD, Blu-rays, DVD's, video games, computer games, PC use. It crushes almost everything you throw at it with ease. (I say almost because of problems using it as a computer monitor, see below) Also, the screen itself is glossy, not matte like some LCD's. Personally, I've always prefered the deeper color and slightly more glarey picture of glossy screens over the more-washed out, less reflective matte screens. The Viera has an anti-reflictive coating (aparently) and it does help with glare a lot, at least compared to glossy laptop screens, and TV's I've seen. I have a window behind my seat and I really can't say I've been bothered by reflections at all. br / br /Sound: br /First of all, I didn't expect much of anything from a flat-screen. I have a (rather modest) home theater system and I know better than to expect built-in speakers to compete with a sound system. That said... the speakers are terrific! The sound is full (plenty of bass) and it gets LOUD without distorting. In "Hulk" explosions were booming, ricocheting bullets were crystal clear, and it wasn't even at half-volume. I won't be giving up my dedicated surround system for movies and parties and such, but most of the time I'll be comfortably relying on the Panasonic's speakers. br / br /Features: br /Well, the on screen menu is very good. Not exceptionally pretty or groundbreaking, but it's better than any of the TV's I've had in the past (except that the useless "Vierra Link" is first up on the menu). The remote, functionally, is not bad, but it is pretty ugly, and a TV at this level should have a universal remote. I would have liked picture-in-picture, but no-one in this class has PIP, so I won't fault it there. SD card slot is a nice feature, but it doesn't pan or fade or anything, so I'll stick to Windows Media Center if I want a slide-show. I also give points for including an input button on the front of the TV with the standard CH, VOL, so you don't have to find the remote every time you want to switch between cable and Playstation. Also, a front HDMI input is nice but I have major problems with the back inputs (again, see below). br / br /Other: br /I bought this TV partially for use as a computer monitor, since I'm paying for a 1920x1080 screen. It doesn't have a VGA input, which is a bummer for most people who want to use it with their laptop. I don't mind since my desktop will work with a DVI-HDMI cable. Kinda. First of all, this set isn't exactly pixel-perfect. I assume this is an issue generic to plasmas of any brand, but small text is slightly blurred and difficult to read. It's not that big of a deal since color is more accurate than an LCD for programs like Photoshop. The bigger and more unforgivable problem is with the inputs. The second day I had the TV, it wouldn't turn on and the power LED kept blinking. I thought it was broken. A little internet research told me that the back two HDMI ports don't work with computers: if you try to power-on the TV while the computer is already on and plugged in, something in the TV keeps it from turning on. You have to a: plug it in the front port (obnoxious and unsightly) or b: buy an HDMI repeater/extender. (This information was gathered from an internet forum). I'm probably going to buy the repeater, as I currently have it plugged in on the front of the TV and I hate it. This is absurd and inexcusable. Just be warned about these issues if you want to use it as a monitor. br / br /Also, plasmas are generally more power hungry than LCD's. I don't have a wattage meter or anything but according to tests I've read, this set is on par with most 42" LCD's and has a very low standby power rating. Excellent work, Panasonic. br / br / br /I know I went into great detail over the flaws, but overall, I'm extremely happy with my purchase and continually impressed by the picture I get. Excluding those really needing a computer monitor, I would recommend the Panasonic 42PZ80U to anyone.
 Great Picture, Trouble With Volume Control November 18, 2008
Maine User
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is our first plasma tv, and we love the high def. We do not use separate speakers, just the ones built into tv. The volume varies wildly from between stations. The volume will be fine on one station, and when we switch channels the volume is just blaring. Since we switch bet channels during commercials, this is a real distraction. We have a cable box that must be used with hdtv and must use remote f/cable co, not tv remote. Don't know if this is the cause. Haven't seen many other comments here on volume control, so not sure if it is tv and other posters haven't encountered because they use separate speakers, or it has to do with remote used from cable company. Certainly would rate much higher if speakers and volume control worked better. br /UPDATE: I contacted Panasonic and they resolved the problem quickly and professionally over the phone. Just needed an adjustment to the audio on the tv so that tv and cable box would coincide. I've had such bad customer service for other products I almost didn't call them, but very pleased with customer service. Would increase stars to 4 or 5 now.
Love at First Sight November 4, 2008
Larry (Wenonah, NJ USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Is it possible to fall in love in under a week? I did -- with this TV. Surely I'm smitten because I'm new to this wonderful world of High Definition. But, after lots of research and going back and forth between all my options, I'm convinced I made the right choice. br / br /Of course, the first decision to be made by anyone making the leap to High Def is whether to go plasma or LCD. To my eye, the plasma produces more natural images. Even in the big-box retail centers, the plasmas consistently looked better. The fact that this TV was going into my basement family room (plasmas have the edge in darker areas) secured my decision to go plasma. br / br /But which plasma? There certainly aren't as many plasma choices as there are LCD sets out there. That made things a little easier. But should I go 720p or 1080p? I finally narrowed my choices down to several Panasonic and Samsung models that were conveniently displayed near each other in my local Circuit City store. br / br /I really could discern little difference in the picture quality among them. But the store is the last place to expect your new love-to-be to perform. You need to get her into your man cave. So it was with a certain degree of uncertainty that I made my final decision. br / br /I was ready to go with a Samsung 720p, which was a couple hundred dollars cheaper. But I opted for the TH-42PZ80U. The Panasonic was always at the top of my short list, but I felt I really did not need the extra resolution, considering that there is no cable content yet that broadcasts in 1080p and that I don't have a Blu-Ray player. br / br /But the salesman convinced me to go with the Panasonic because of its good reputation for quality and to get ahead of the technological curve. For a couple hundred bucks, this made sense. And, deep down, it's what I wanted to hear. br / br /While the regular digital channels are nothing special, I intend to use this TV almost solely for Hi-Def and DVDs. The 1080i signals broadcast by Comcast are stunning. Moreover, the DVDs I play on my Toshiba XDE-500 upconverting DVD player I bought recently look wonderful when upconverting to the TV's 1080p (24 Frame) resolution. br / br /The contrast on this set is out-of-this world. The colors are so lifelike and easily tweaked. Of course, make sure you use HDMI connections to get the most out of any HD set you buy. br / br /Like any case of love, it's easy to be taken in by dazzling looks and quick responsiveness. That said, I suspect that I will have a long and lasting relationship with my Panasonic. I just hope my wife understands.
Best Bang for your Buck! Awesome HDTV October 21, 2008
T. Stalcar
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I bought the TV as an upgrade from my 26" Sharp Aquos. I did a lot of research and came to one conclusion; Panasonic will be my best bang for my buck and it had a series of consistent great reviews from a range of models (80O, 80OU, 85O, 85OU, etc) on various websites like amazon and cnet. Lets just say the Pani blew the Sharp out of the water. This TV is comparable to, and maybe even better in picture quality than my parents 42" Fujitsu Plasma that is 3-4yrs old that cost them way more. I use the TV predominantly for watching sports and playing video games. The black levels and HD quality is immaculate. It's almost as if I'm receiving a new signal from Direct TV, that's how noticeably better the picture is. I have the color's turned down below 50 as recommended for the first 80-100 hours, and the picture is still amazing. br / br /Sports in HD are flawless with no motion lag as I experienced with my LCD, and video game play is smooth with crisp colors. I have a Wii and Xbox 360, both look stunning. The TV has now drawn me towards a Blue Ray player purchase which will probably a PS3. Another great feature of the TV is the 3 HDMI and 3 Component inputs. My 3 will be full: Xbox 360, Direct TV box, and a soon to be PS3. The Wii only has Component which worked out great. br / br /The TV itself looks great too. The solid black frame, and very sturdy stand. Although, the only downfall is that the stand is not a swivel like on most LCD's, but I plan for a wall mount anyways. The built in speakers are decent... I had the TV temporarily in my bed room, and the they were more than sufficient. But realistically, any kind of speaker system would be better. Couple great features; 1) TV is compatible with Yamaha or Onkyo theater systems. 2) As a review here has already mentioned, the set comes with some display "reset" patterns to cure most burn-in issues you might face. br / br /A final recommendation from a review I read here on Amazon and from what I've read at the Panasonic website is to break in your TV correctly. I'm a big fan of treating electronic's with.... lets say respect. A few quick tips for new plasma owners and to increase longevity and picture quality: br / br /- Keep the Picture (contrast) and Brightness levels under 50 for the first 100 hrs. This helps the phosphors become "tempered" and in turn not so easily susceptible to bun-in and image retention. As I said, I've yet to experience either. br /- Watch everything in Just mode (full screen) for the first 100 hrs for the same reasons listed above br /- After the first 100 hrs you can turn things up start watching things in letterbox, here are some recommended levels someone on amazon posted: br /Picture: +70 br /Brightness: +48 br /Color: +44 br /Tint: -3 br /Sharpness: 0 br /Color temp: Warm br /Color mgmt: Off br /x.v.Color: Off br /C.A.T.S.: Off br / br /*I know this sounds a bit ridiculous or a bit much, but it will be worth it in the end. br / br /My final comment is that, I highly recommend using Amazon. This was my first purchase from here after hearing nothing but great things from friends and family. The purchase was flawless, I knew what I was getting, since I researched and even went to stores like Bestbuy to see the TV. They use a distribution company for delivery, and they call you with a 4-hour time window before they deliver the TV. They also unpack it so that you can inspect for damage and also turn it on to verify that it works - if anything is wrong they take it right back. None the less, I am thoroughly satisfied with the product, service, and purchase from amazon.
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