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Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 42" 1080p Plasma HDTV (Review)


Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 42" 1080p Plasma HDTV

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The Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 1080p Plasma HDTV sports a 42-inch plasma screen with 1080p resolution for a crystal clear viewing experience. It will feel right at home as the centerpiece of a home theater setup.

An Understated Beauty
The TH-42PZ700U does not look like it's trying too hard. Instead, it lets the big screen speak for itself. The glass is surrounded by a thick glossy black bezel on all sides, with a door on the bottom to keep controls out of sight. Another hatch hides a slot for SD memory cards. Speakers--matching in color and barely noticeable--are set on both sides of the display. The understated look would be an elegant addition to any decor.



The understated elegant looks of this Panasonic HDTV will fit in with any decor. View larger.


The TH-42PZ700U has connections for all your home theater components. View larger.
Outstanding Performance
The TH-42PZ700U is 1080p, meaning it has a full 1920 x 1080 resolution, the highest HD resolution available for the clearest and sharpest picture. Because of its plasma display, the black levels are deep and the uniformity of brightness is superb. The unit has 4096 shades of gradation and has up to a 5000:1 contrast ratio. Video noise reduction circuitry and a digital comb filter make sure the picture on screen is always optimal. The TH-42PZ700U will upconvert any signal you feed it and display it at 1080p.

Connections
On the back, the TH-42PZ700U features two HDMI inputs, two component inputs, two composite inputs, and two S-Video inputs. Hidden beneath panels in front is another composite and S-Video input, a component video input, and a slot for SD cards. Insert an SD card filled with photos and you can watch a slide show with the built-in Photo Viewer software.

TV as an Art Gallery
The TH-42PZ700U includes GalleryPlayer software you can use to display high-definition art and photography on your TV. A free collection of images is included so your television can display art even when it's not on.

One-Touch Convenience
When you use the Panasonic EZ-Sync technology to connect to other compatible EZ-Sync devices via the HDMI connector, you get one-touch control over all your home theater components. For example, with one touch of a button, you can turn on the DVD player, turn on the receiver, and set the DVD player as the source while also adjusting the sound level, turn on the TV--which will accept the input signal--and play the DVD. Instead of fumbling to find all the right buttons, you can watch your movies without wondering how to set everything up.

The TH-42PZ700U is backed by a 1-year limited warranty for parts and labor.

What's in the Box
TH-42PZ700U plasma HDTV, remote control (with batteries), AC cord, pedestal, two cable clamper, and antenna adapter.

After losing custody of my 60 inch projection (Panasonic), I finally got the urge to get a replacment TV. After going to all the malls/box stores and looking at ALL the "plasmas", finally settled on this one.
I agree with all the previous raters...this thing is awesome, and coupled with a decent HDDVD player and surround it rivals anything I have ever heard/seen...Shakes the walls, and yes you CAN see the blemishes...but who cares.
I got great service from Panasonic, customer support and a remote that really works on everything. I am please to finally get a piece of equipment that lives up to the hype. So get one and enjoy how real movies and TV can be... Oh NFL freaks....Sports are awesome on this thing!!

First, I need to mention that I got this TV right around Christmas, so I only have 2 weeks worth of experience with it. I spent about 5 months researching different TVs (both plasma and LCD), have read a million reviews and editorials. So far, I love it! It is a beautiful TV, very sleek. The picture quality is very good, even on regular tv channels -- something I was really concerned about. And of course, the HD channels are great. I do highly recommend buying HDMI cables -- I found some great ones on Amazon (~$14 for 6ft cable) that work very well. And although I don't have a Blue-Ray or HDDVD player yet, I do have an upconverting DVD player and the quality is amazing.

I have also used the SD card slot to look at some pictures. I've read some reviews that the slideshow mode is way too slow. I did not find that to be true. It depends on the format of your pictures -- higher formats may take a bit longer to load, but overall I though it worked quite well. My only concern is that I felt that my vertical pictures were for some reason stretched too much. But I haven't fiddled with the setup too much yet.

The price for this TV (especially on Amazon) is what really makes it a bargain. They delivered this TV 2 days early, brought it into the living room, unpacked it, and waited to confirm everything was working properly. If for ANY reason you don't like it, simply don't sign for it, they take it away and give you a refund! This service is included in the price.


Haven't been disappointed. Excellent picture and great price and delivery from Amazon. Get the HDMI cable for better picture. You don't need to spend more than $20 for it...digital is digital.
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Posted on January 14, 2008