Description
Panasonic integrated its most advanced imaging technologies to achieve the industry highest contrast and color gradation. Shattering conventional image quality standards, our new 9-Series Professional Plasma Displays feature cutting-edge panel improvements and advanced color management technology for breathtaking pictures that stimulate emotion and captivate any viewer.
Quick Glance
Display Format: 768p
Digital Tuner: No
Ports: VGA Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Composite Video Yes
Display Type: Plasma TV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Green Compliance: yes
Brightness: 1200 Nit
Diagonal Screen Size: 42
Summary
Product Title: Panasonic 9 Series TH42PH9UK 42" Plasma TV
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Power Score: 4.0 | 21 Reviews
Display Panel
Display Type: Plasma TV
Diagonal Screen Size: 42 in
Viewable Size: 42 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Max Resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Contrast Ratio: 10000:1
Brightness: 1200 Nit
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed: 768p
Broadcast Format Supported: 1080i (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner: No
Interface
Interface Connection: Serial - 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232)
Audio Video Connectors: VGA Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Composite Video Yes
Other Features
Green Compliance: yes
Physical Specifications
Height: 24 in
Width: 40.2 in
Depth: 35 in
Depth Without Stand: 3.5 in
Weight: 59.50 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
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Strengths: Good as everyone says in terms of picture.
Weakness: Bare bones with poor documentation. You could think you're saving money by going "pro" but then do wrong things that negate your savings.
I did not know if I needed an HDMI board and I bought one based upon one of the above reviews (for an extra $150). The HDMI Monster cables were $100 more. Ouch. Then when i connect everything I find that if you use the HDMI connection you do not get the option to control color and tint--two of the things that are most important in tweaking your image to give you what you want. This freaked me...
Strengths: Picture Quality, overall size, ease of use/setup, ability to customize which inputs you need, value
Weakness: None. Well, if you need a "loaded" plasma (I.E. speakers, lots of digital inputs) this isn't the unit for you
For the Home Theater application, there is no better plasma for the money- i mean do the math compared to the rest in its class. This unit does not have speakers built in, therefore keeps a low-profile and sleek rectangular look. In a theater, units including speakers are overkill. For the enthusiast, this plasma allows you to customize which inputs you have. Want 1 HDMI and 1 DVI? No problem....
Strengths: Lightweight, sleek, wall-mountable, phenomenal picture, deep blacks, good menus, great connection options via slots
Weakness: None so far
I am using this in the following Home Theater setup: Onkyo SR-504 Receiver 7 Acoustic Research Speakers BIC Acoustech H-100 Sub Phillips HDMI DVD Player DirecTV HR-20 HD DVR For the price, this is absolutely the finest display you can buy. I say "display" because this is not the consumer model; it does not have a tuner or speakers. Thus, it is perfect for a Home Theater Application. I ordered it...
Strengths: Aesthetics, upgrade ability, picture quality, adjustments
Weakness: Buzzing
This is a great set at a great price. Though this would be used as my primary tv at home, you don't need to be a professional or anywhere near the industry to utilize this tv. Right out of the box, you have components you can hook your external HD tuner box right up to. With the amount of adjust ability, you can get your picture to however warm, bright, dark, bland, sharp, etc. you want your...
Strengths: Great picture, looks like artwork hanging from my wall
Weakness: None so far
If you want a bare bones, no bells and whistles TV, this is the one for you. I bought the HDMI board and the picture is amazing. Still can't believe I was able to puchase this for under $1500.
Strengths: Certainly light enough for a lady to carry... Very good picture quality and design
Weakness: none yet
I would recommend this product to professionals in the video production and media realm. The quality is superb. Definitely worth it for its price, which is reasonable. It's easily mountable to any mounting system. Great too with a free 5-year warranty.
Strengths: Incredible picture quality, smooth classic look. deep blacks
Weakness: Haven't found yet!
I was waiting a long time to buy the older model TH-42PHD8UK, but then Panasonic came out with this 9th generation plasma TV, which has all the features that its predecessor, it is lighter AND cheaper!! What more can you ask?? It is a tuner less and speaker less display, but if you have a home-theater speaker system and you're hooking it to you satellite/cable HD receiver, you're ready to roll,...
Strengths: Superb picture quality; rich color saturation; high contrast; deep, rich black level allowing for good shadow detail; allows for lots of tweaking; attractive slim-profile black case.
Weakness: Does not come with HDMI board (extra $150); reflective screen (true for all plasmas); no integrated tuner or speakers (could be considered a plus).
Okay, I ran out of room in the Strengths box. A couple more: Has good anti-burn-in features, and it handles Standard Definition (SD) television signals relatively well, certainly better than I've seen in other widescreens regardless of format (plasma, LCD, DLP). The Panasonic TH-42PH9UK 42" Plasma display is simply the best in its class at this price level. As have been indicated in other...
Strengths: This TV has excellent color rendition, brightness, and 10,000:1 contrast.On digital inputs, it rivals my 37" LCD TV in sharpness & clarity.
Weakness: This is a TV monitor only, meaning the user must supply a plug-in module for a digital signal. (there is only an analog input-YPbPr, supplied with the TV)
The HDMI module is a requirement for a superior (digitally derived) picture. If over-the-air local channel HDTV reception is desired, a tuner is also required, since this is also not supplied with the TV. However, even with these add-ons, the final tally is still low. (In my case, it only raised the TV price by the cost of the HDMI module-about $130.00, since I already had a Samsung tuner) If a...
Testseek.com has collected 3 expert reviews for Panasonic TH-42PH9 and the average expert rating is 80 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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Display is Average according to 5 Flat Panel TV experts. -- "high-performance display"-tigerdirect.com -- "superior picture quality"-hdtvsolutions.com -- "performance was excellent."-hdtvsolutions.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Sound, Tuning, Connectivity, etc.
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Panasonic Th42ph9uk receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.89 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #127 plasma flat panel TV of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...
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Strengths: Extraordinary picture quality, inky blacks with great shadow detail, vivid color saturation, sleek deisgn, EXTRAORDINARY PICTURE QUALITY
Weakness: No built-in tuner, HDMI input sold separately, stand sold separately
At its current price point, this is hands down the best value in the 42-inch plasma market. It would remain the best value even at a higher price! This TV drops the jaw of everyone who sees it. Why? It is just as sexy turned off as when turned on. But when its on, it is ultra-realistic, brilliant, vivid, crisp, and vibrant. Its black-level performance is second-to-none: black scenes are deep and...
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