Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #254093 in Home Theater
- Color: black
- Brand: Panasonic
- Model: TH-42PX500U
- Dimensions: 44.80" h x
28.70" w x
5.40" l,
- Native resolution: 1024 x 768
- Display size: 42
Features
- 42 Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)
- 16 - 9 Aspect Ratio
- G8 Progressive HD Plasma Panel offers the latest generation of development for superior reliability and integrity
- HDMI Input, Component Input (Y/PB/PR) x 2, S-Video Input x 2, PC Input, Optical Digital Audio Output
- Detachable Smart Sound Speaker System (26 Watts Total Power) using Ultra-Slim Speaker Units and Twin Woofers Built Into Panel
Panasonic TH-42PX500U 42-Inch Flat Panel HD-Ready Plasma TV
Product Description
The Definitive High Definition Plasma With the TH42PX500 plasma TV, Panasonic has achieved picture quality that is sure to blow you away. The TH42PX500 displays over eight billion (that's right... over 8,000,000,000!) colors and 2048 shades of gradation. The stunning 3000:1 contrast ratio ensures exceptionally rich blacks and terrific color. The result is arguably the most detailed plasma TV in the world. The TH42PX500 boasts the new Digital Access Pack: a group of features offering the essentials for digital and high-definition viewing. It includes built-in ATSC and QAM tuners to receive digital content over-the-air or via cable, so there's no need for a set-top box. And it's CableCARD ready, which makes digital cable reception as easy as inserting a card. Simply put, it's digital made easy. The Digital Access Pack goes beyond DTV reception. It includes HDMI, which enables the transfer of high-definition video and audio via a single cable. That means you can enjoy HD entertainment without the inconvenience of numerous tangled cables. A Step Ahead The PX500 series offers a few special feature that the PX50 series doesn't have. First off, you get the convenience of SD/PC card slots. These slots make it easy to view photos taken with your SD Memory Card-comaptible digital camera. You don't even have to connect a cable. There's also TV Guide. This built-in program guide provides a handy on-screen list for checking what's on the tube. It also makes it easy to set up the recording of a broadcast on your DVD recorder or VCR. A PC Input lets you connect your computer and view images on your plasma panel. Another handy feature is the Multi Window function, allowing you to watch two programs on the same screen. The sound system is also different, and you can read more about that below. Now Hear This Incredibly slim and elegant, you'd never guess that the TH42PX500 includes an integrated speaker system. But just wait unt
Customer Reviews
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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful.
Worth paying more for the 500U than the 50U
By Chitta R. Baral
This model (Panasonic TH-42PX500U) is a lot more expensive than the Panasonic TH-42PX50U. The difference in prices in amazon for both items is a bit too much. This model is not available in most chain stores (Cicuit city, best buy etc.). A local store had both models and I could buy this model for a couple of hundred dollars more. I think for $200 more it is worth it, as it has the following advantage over the 50U.1. 500 U has 6 speakers (2 bass-reflex woofers: 6 ohms, 120Hz-2Khz, 10%THD) (4 tweeters: 8 ohms, 500Hz-15Khz,10%THD) 26 W power. VS50 U has 2 (16W, 6 ohms, 105Hz-20KHz 10%THD)2. 500 U has BBE ViVA HD3D sound.3. 500 U has a photoviewer (SD and PC card slots).4. 500U has Sd card slot5. 500 U has 2 rear and 1 front composite video input vs 50 U has only 2 rear ones.6. 500 U has 2 rear and 1 front S-video input vs 50 U has only 2 rear ones.7. 500 U has 2 rear and 1 front audio input (for video) vs 50 U has only 2 rear ones.8. 500 U has PC input (RGB-VGA) i.e., mini D-sub 15-pin (rear)9. 500 U has a audio input for PC (M3 stereo plug)10. 500 U has a TV guide on-screen program guide.11. 500 U has Picture-in-picture (split screen display -- 2 sources)12. 500 U power consumpition is listed at 357 W and for 50U it is listed at 399W.13. 500U dimensions: 28.7" X 44.&" X 5.4" 50U dimensions 27 39/64" X 42 3/64" X 3 51/64"14. 500 U is 88.2 lbs; 50 U is 76.06 lbs.15. The stand for 500U has a swivel but not in 50 USo far i am very happy with my 500 U. My only wish was that it had two seprate inputs for cable and over the air programming.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful.Beautiful picture!
By T. Huynh
Panasonic has proven again that they do make one of the best plasma TV out there.My TH-42PX500U arrived from Amazon is one perfect shape. Setup was super easy. The beauty of this plasma is viewing the HD channels...the quality is unbelievable.Yes, I did my extensive research before making my purchase.I researched LCDs and DLP LCDs (rear projection) as well as other plasmas.Pioneer PDP-4350 and Sony plasmas were considered until I compared the picture quality side to side at the store.Bottom line: the picture quality of Panasonic 42PX500U is equal or better in most cases.My only complaint: the TV only has one input feed for RF antenna. I would prefer two (as Sony and Pioneer do have) input feeds where I can connect an DHTV antenna and as well as cable antenna.Other than that, it's worth the keep!
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful.Beautiful picture
By Quoad Toad
This is a great tv. The picture quality is supurb. The images from HD programs are especially impressive. I've had this tv for 2 months now and have no complaints.Features that set this tv apart from others:-PCMCIA slot - with a PCMCIA adapter you can use almost any camera memory card to view photos on your tv.-Even standard definition channels look great on this tv. I know some people have had complaints that standard definition doesn't look as good as on a normal tv, but for wide aspect tv's, this one has great images in standard definition.-Nice sound/invisible speakers - You can hardly tell that this tv has built in speakers. The tv itself is black and the speakers blend in perfectly. I used the tv speakers for a month before getting a new receiver and they worked great.I researched pasma tv's for a couple months before selecting this model. The price is great (purchased for around $2,700) and the picture quality is excellent.
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