42" - 16:9 - 852 x 480 - Surround - EDTV - MPN: TH42PWD8UK See Product Details
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Description
The TH-42PWD8UK comes standard with PC Input, Audio Input , Serial Control Input, BNC Component Video/RGB Input and Audio Input, BNC Composite Video Input, BNC Composite Video Output, S-Video Input, and Audio Input . There is an available slot for an optional terminal board. Or, you can remove the standard boards and mount up to three optional boards.
Quick Glance
Display Format: 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV)
Digital Tuner: No
Ports: Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Composite Video Yes
Display Type: Plasma TV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 852 x 480
Brightness: 1200 Nit
Diagonal Screen Size: 42
Summary
Product Title: Panasonic 42" Plasma TV
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Lowest Price: $999.00
Power Score: 3.5 | 20 Reviews
Display Panel
Display Type: Plasma TV
Diagonal Screen Size: 42 in
Viewable Size: 42 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Max Resolution: 852 x 480
Contrast Ratio: 4000:1
Brightness: 1200 Nit
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed: 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV)
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: Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Composite Video Yes
Physical Specifications
Height: 24 in
Width: 40.2 in
Depth: 3.5 in
Depth Without Stand: 3.5 in
Weight: 65.00 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Color Temperature: Failure in Plasma Display Panel picture elements (i.e., pixels) resulting from image Burn-In are not covered under warranty.
Comb Filter: 3D Y/C
Analog Tuner: PAL
RMS Output Power: 8 W
Strengths: nice picture, great design
Weakness: none
i love this plasma tv. high-quality great for watching movies at home! =) i would recommend others to buy this too! great value - great price. actually this is my first plasma tv!
Strengths: Real sleek looking; Good color balance; Variety of input configurations; No warm-up time; Super quiet.
Weakness: BNC connection for video and component video inputs; Power cord to be plugged up to the set (with reapeated plug-and-unplug, this could present a minor problem).
I have the this display for about a week, and very happy with it. It looks really good hanging on the wall of my family room. It turns on instantly and there is not any noticeable noise after 3,4 hours of play. There are connections for three types of devices simultaneously: Satellite TV signal (through either S-VHS or RCA), DVD player (through component video), and PC (through VGA). As said in...
Strengths: Picture is better than you could imagine--just stunning on HD channels, way better than other EDTV's and better than many true HD. Expandability -- upgrade card slots Small frame size
Weakness: none so far, absolutely none.
I searched for over a year for the right monitor. There is no tuner in this, but the HD cable box has one so there is no need. Why pay for a tuner? This makes this unit smaller, cooler running, and thinner too. Has PC connection. There is no HDMI connector included, but you can get the card for a little over 100.00 and put that in later as funds permit. There is an empty slot fot it and the card...
Strengths: Beautiful picture
Weakness: color adjustments are not simple or intuitive
This is our first good quality video display, purchased to replace an aging 25" CRT. After lots of research on the internet and several visits to local retailers, we chose this model mainly based on the strength of the reviews for last year's model 42PWD7UY. WOW, what a difference from the old CRT! We decided to buy from VisualApex because of their outstanding reputation, not the absolute...
Strengths: Outstanding color resolution, excellent setup tools with functional remote, 480i delivers stunning picture quality in HD broadcasts to an EDTV. Great with digital input, too.
Weakness: Stretched screen views of local channels over digital feed produces undesireable pixilation when not HD broadcasts.
I read every review carefully, both of the product itself and the vendors. Like many others, I purchased from Visual Apex for reliability and over-the-phone pre-sale support. They had a good price on Monster component cables, as well. EBay saved me over $100 on top-of-the-line articulating wall mount, and I bought that element separately. Product arrived swiftly, well-packaged. Shorted on one...
Strengths: Terrific picture; great value for money; good looking unit
Weakness: Limited inputs
I am very, very pleased with this display. I am using a Dish Network satellite receiver, so there was no need to buy a model with a tuner. Surprisingly, when I looked at Best Buy and Circuit City, neither carried any 42" displays without tuners. What mattered to me most was picture quality, and this display delivers that in spades. The image is brilliant and sharp. I am using the progressive...
Strengths: Fantastic picture. Attractive. Well priced.
Weakness: None
Purchased this plasma to replace an 8 year old Sony CRT. The difference in size moving from a 36" set to a 42" wide-screen is huge. DVD's and HD content are gorgeous. SDTV is excellent as well. In 4:3 mode...with bars on both sides of the image it is as good as my CRT was. The picture size like this is only about 1" smaller. The "Just" mode for stretching the image is excellent and you can...
Strengths: ~Price ~Size ~No speakers taking up valuable entertainment center space ~Easy set up
Weakness: ~NONE
We have been looking for a television for about one year and when we moved into our newly built house with a built in entertainment center we thought no better time than now to buy one. We also purchased an articulating swing arm so that the television could be flush with the cabinet, it looks very cool. We purchased from Visual Apex and the it came very well packaged and was delivered by nice...
Strengths: Great Picture, Great Value, Great Look, Great, Great, Great
Weakness: No stores carry it.
I have not yet had a chance to give this TV a full Sunday Viewing. I am still unpacking and setting up. I have it mounted next to my fireplace on a Cheif MFG. (PWR)Articulating swingarm. BTW I highly reccomend this mount to anyone with more than one needed viewing angle. At 1500.00 Delivered it cannot be beat IMHO. My question is why doesn't Best Buy offer Monitor only Plasmas. If you have a...
Display is Average according to 2 Flat Panel TV experts. -- "excellent picture"-music-video-books-store.com -- "superior picture"-music-video-books-store.com -- "on this monitor and the picture was simply outstanding."-music-video-books-store.c... Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Sound, Tuning, Connectivity, etc.
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Panasonic Th-42pwd8 42 In. Edtv-ready Plasma Television receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 1.11 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #216 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...
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I am compelled to make an argument against the 'expert' Mr. Fitz. First off, let me qualify myself by stating that I have helped test, sell & install high end audio & video equipment for over 16 years. Mr. Fitz's arguments although valid are not entirely factual. Also,those who have written reviews on this set complaining of limited picture & color adjustment have not taken the time to actually...
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