Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma TV

Panasonic Updated: 2007-06-20
Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma TV

Deep Blacks, Bright Whites, and 29 Billion Colors
The realism of a TV's image is strongly linked to its contrast ratio, and this plasma features a high contrast ratio of up to 10,000:1. Such a wide range from black to white means great depth and dimensionality with vibrant colors—and this plasma can display an incredible 29 billion colors for a superior picture. Deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites allow our plasmas to render bright scenes with vivid realism.

Receive Over-The-Air HDTV Broadcasts
Sports, movies, and original network programming are all available in high definition from many local broadcasters. Receive and view local over-the-air broadcasts on this plasma in stunning HDTV clarity using the built-in HDTV tuner. If your cable company passes through HDTV broadcasts from local broadcasters, you can decode and tune those as well.

Share Digital Photos On the Big Screen with Photo Viewer
The best images you can ever view on a Panasonic plasma don't have anything to do with HDTV. Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix® digital camera on a 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.

A Single Cable Carries High-Quality Digital Audio and Video If you have even a moderately complicated home theater setup, you probably have a pile of tangled cables on the floor behind it. Imagine replacing all those cables with a single cable that carries both digital video and audio at the same time. With the new HDMI standard, that's exactly what you get. The HDMI connector on this TV accepts high-quality digital video and audio via the same thin cable, allowing you to run one cable from the source to the TV.

A Cinema-Style Viewing Experience At Home
This widescreen TV features a width-to-height ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. View HDTV broadcasts and widescreen DVDs the way they were meant to be seen.

V-Chip Program Lockout
The V-Chip allows users to block programming that may be inappropriate for certain viewers. Using program ratings embedded in TV broadcasts, the V-Chip lets parents decide the programming to which their children have access. Blocked program material is accessible only by entering a 4-digit code that parents create. For more detailed information on V-Chip, click here.

Crisp, Lifelike Details
HDTV broadcasts and DVDs offer more detail and better color than analog broadcasts, and it takes a high-resolution display to deliver all that picture information. The high pixel count of this plasma display provides fine detail for outstanding HDTV reproduction. More pixels also translate into less stair-stepping artifacts; curved and diagonal edges look smooth and natural.

VIDEO:  Yes
Screen Size  42" Class (41.6" diagonal)
Aspect Ratio  16:9 (Widescreen)
HDTV Compatibility 1  480p/720p/1080i
Displayable Colors  Maximum of 29 Billion
Shades of Gradation  3,072
Pixel Pitch (H x V)  0.90 x 0.675 mm
Panel Type  9th Generation Plasma Panel
Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes  4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels)  1024 x 768
Contrast Ratio  Up to 10,000:1
Progressive Scan  Yes
Video Noise Reduction  Yes
Digital Comb Filter  Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C
Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management)  Yes
Sub-Pixel Controller  Yes
Motion Pattern Noise Reduction  Yes
AUDIO:  Yes
Speakers  2 (20W, 8 ohms, 90Hz - 17kHz, 10% THD)
Surround Sound  Yes
BBE® ViVA HD3D Sound  No  view
INPUT/OUTPUT:  Yes
Tuners  NTSC (Standard analog broadcasts)
ATSC/QAM (SDTV and HDTV broadcasts)
Photo Viewer  Yes (SD Slot)
SD Card Slot  Yes (JPEG Photo Viewer 2)
CableCARD Ready 3  No  view
HDMI-HDCP Interface  2 rear
Analog Audio Input (for HDMI)  2 rear
Composite Video Input  3 (2 rear, 1 front)
S-Video Input  3 (2 rear, 1 front)
Audio Input (for Video)  3 (2 rear, 1 front)
PC Input (RGB-VGA)  No  view
Audio Input (for PC)  No  view
Component Video Input [Y, PB(CB), PR(CR)]  2 rear
Audio Input (for Component Video)  2 rear
Composite Video Output  1 rear
Audio Output  1 rear
Digital Audio Out  1 (optical)
CONVENIENCE:  Yes
EZ Sync™ HDAVI Control  Yes, via HDMI interface
Video Picture Memory  Yes
TV Guide® On-Screen Program Guide 4  No  view
On-Screen Display Languages  English/Spanish/French
Picture-In-Picture  No  view
V-Chip Program Lockout  Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder  Yes
Timers - Sleep/On/Off  Sleep (Off only)
Video Input Labeling  Yes
GENERAL:  Yes
Power Supply  AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption  390 W
Operating Temperature  32°F - 104°F
Operating Humidity  20% - 80% (Non condensation)
Pedestal Stand  Included
Remote Control  Included
Dimensions (H x W x D) with pedestal stand  30.3" x 40.2" x 12.6"
Weight with pedestal stand  70.5 lbs
Dimensions (H x W x D)  27.8'' x 40.2'' x 3.7''
Weight  65 lbs