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Make your favorite TV shows and movies come to life in your living room. This gorgeous plasma television features a built-in ATSC tuner, so you can enjoy your favorite TV programs in stunning...
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Make your favorite TV shows and movies come to life in your living room. This gorgeous plasma television features a built-in ATSC tuner, so you can enjoy your favorite TV programs in stunning high-definition. A CableCARD slot lets you receive a cable signal wirelessly without having to hook up bulky set-top boxes and wires, so you can place your television anywhere in your house without constraint. HDMI connectivity ensures a pure digital audio and video signal transmission through one simple connection for exceptional quality images and sound. Movie nights come to life with a 16:9 theatre-like viewing aspect ratio. There's even a built-in SD memory card slot that lets you view digital photographs on a crystal-clear 42" display. Less
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This 42" plasma HDTV features a 600Hz screen refresh rate for crystal-clear images and reduced blurring during fast-action scenes.
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Aspect Ratio
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Standard (4:3)
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Widescreen (16:9)
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Display Resolution
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1024 x 768 pixels
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1920 x 1080 pixels
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HDCP Support
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With HDCP Support
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Broadcast Format Displayed
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720p (HDTV)
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480p (EDTV)
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480i (SDTV)
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1080p (HDTV)
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1080i (HDTV)
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720p (HDTV)
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480p (EDTV)
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480i (SDTV)
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Contrast Ratio
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10,000:1
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2,000,000:1
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Digital TV Standard
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HDTV Television
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HDTV-Ready Television
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Screen Size
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42 inch
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42 inch
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Weight
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71.7 lb.
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50.7 lb.
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Flat Panel Type
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Plasma TV
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Plasma TV
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| Display Capabilities |
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Interpolated Aspect Ratio
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4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced
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14:9 Enhanced
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Digital TV Standard
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HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated.
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HDTV-Ready - Requires separate receiver to view HDTV signals.
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Native Aspect Ratio
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16:9
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16:9
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Built-in Tuner
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ATSC
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NTSC
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NTSC
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Broadcast Format Supported
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1080i (HDTV)
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720p (HDTV)
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480p (EDTV)
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1080p (HDTV)
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| Image Quality |
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Pixel Pitch
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0.9 mm
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Display Resolution
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1024 x 768 pixels
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1920 x 1080 pixels
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Comb Filter
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3DYC / 3D Digital
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Output Color
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29000 million colors
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Adjustable Color Temp.
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With Adjustable Color Temperature
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| Audio Features |
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Audio Type
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Virtual Surround
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Surround
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| Speakers |
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Number of Speakers
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2 Speakers + Subwoofer
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2 Speakers
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Speaker Power
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2 x 15 Watt
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2 x 10 Watt
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Rear Input Connectors
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S-Video x 2
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Component x 2
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Composite x 2
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HDMI x 2
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Audio (RCA) x 5
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RF x 1
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D-Sub (RGB PC) x 1
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Audio (Mini Jack) x 1
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Composite x 2
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HDMI x 2
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Audio (RCA) x 2
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Rear Output Connectors
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Composite x 1
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Audio (RCA) x 1
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Optical Digital
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CableCARD
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Component x 2
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Front Input Connectors
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S-Video x 1
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Composite x 1
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Audio (RCA) x 1
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Composite x 1
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HDMI x 1
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Audio (RCA) x 1
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Memory Card Slot
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SD Card
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| Technical Features |
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Parental Control
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V-Chip
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V-Chip
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Energy Star Compliant
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Energy Star Compliant
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Energy Star Compliant
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Sleep Timer
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Picture in Picture
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With PIP
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| Remote Control |
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Remote Control
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Multibrand
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Standard
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| Screen Text |
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Closed Caption on Mute
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OSD Languages
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English
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French
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Spanish
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English
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French
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Spanish
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Depth
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5.5 in.
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3.7 in.
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Height
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27.2 in.
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26.1 in.
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Width
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42.5 in.
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40.6 in.
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Weight
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71.7 lb.
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50.7 lb.
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| Miscellaneous |
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Family Line
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Panasonic TH
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Panasonic VIERA
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Product ID
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33264386
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96928543
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MPN
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TH-42PX600U
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TCP42S2
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Panasonic TH-42PX600U 42" HDTV Plasma TV
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Panasonic TC-P42S2 42" HDTV-Ready Plasma TV
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Very good picture with both HD and SD sources, full set of connections
Cons
Expensive, heavy, only 3 preset memories, unstable value
Recommended it?
Yes
[see 1 year update at the end]
I looked for a new HDTV for over a year before finally deciding on this Panasonic 42-inch plasma. I considered all types of HDTVs, including LCD, DLP RP and LCD RP. During that time I found that there was a near total lack of professional reviews for most...
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Pros
Read Summary.
Cons
Remote could be faster and use less blinking light when a button is pressed
Recommended it?
Yes
Purchased:
I purchased it from Buy.com when it was on sale.
Delivery:
I paid $50 for it to deliver to my front door. The delivery guy actually dropped it on the ground. I know it was an accident. He apologized again and again. It was not damage.
Build Quality, Look &...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
369
Pros
Great picture, no glare, sharp, set-up, view pictures via SD memory card, Energy Star
Cons
I'm still thinking
Recommended it?
Yes
We own two 42-inch Panasonic VIERA HDTV Plasma TVs and also own the larger 52 inch which is in the living room. Our first set was bought at Sears ($800-$900?) around 2 years ago and the second at Walmart ($600-$700?). We had the first set delivered to the house but opted to buy the...
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Pros
Sharp picture via HDMI (3 inputs) and 2 RCA inputs
Cons
No Standard Computer Monitor Input, Component looks horrible
Recommended it?
Yes
Okay, for the last several years I have been more than content with having my 37" Westinghouse 37W3 (see my review) 1080P LCD set. It was and still is a great TV. However last year when all of the Holiday sales that were going on sets, it was hard for me not to seriously look at getting...
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