PANASONIC 42" Viera HD PLASMA TV

VIERA TH-42PX8A 42" (106cm) HD Digital Plasma TV [Model No: TH-42PX8A]
Panasonic's famous Plasma technology has evolved to deliver better pictures than ever! - a whole new VIsual ERA - VIERA
* 11th Generation HD Progressive Plasma Panel (1024 x 768 pixels)
* Integrated HD Digital DVB-T Tuner
* Maximum 1,000,000:1 Contrast (15,000:1 Native)
* 4,096 Equivalent Steps of Gradation for 68.7 Billion Viewable Colours
* 2 x HDMI Input with Viera Link
Features & Benefits
High Definition Progressive Plasma Panel (1024 x 768 Pixels)
Panasonic's renowned High Definition Televisions feature outstanding picture quality delivered through High Resolution Panels. Panasonic designs and manufactures Plasma Panels and Televisions Sets in-house to deliver superior quality.
Integrated High Definition Digital DVB-T Tuner
Renowned for producing industry-leading HD Digital Tuners - Panasonic has incorporated a digital tuner into the Television for superior picture quality. The Television also features an analogue tuner.
Maximum 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio (15:000:1 Native Contrast Ratio)
Plasma technology continues to provide superior Contrast Ratios. Panasonic's Real Black Drive System and Revised Filter combine to produce deep and rich blacks. Creating superior picture quality on a Television requires deeper blacks and Panasonic has achieved lower black levels than ever before.
4,096 Equivalent Steps of Gradation to produce 68.7 Billion Viewable Colours
Panasonic Plasma Television technology has superior colour reproduction with the capability to produce 68.7 Billion viewable colours. The large spectrum of colour reproduction is possible by generating 4,096 equivalent steps of gradation. Even the most detailed parts of an image are rendered with beautiful smoothness.
2 x HDMI Inputs with Viera Link
Increased connectivity with other devices with 2 x HDMI Inputs. Panasonic Viera Link enables control of other connected devices with the Viera Television remote control.
ADVANTAGES OF PLASMA TECHNOLOGY:
* Superb motion image display: Each pixel in a plasma display panel individually emits light. Compared to an LCD, which displays images by rotating liquid crystal molecules, the plasma display panel maintains higher resolution in scenes with fast motion. You'll love the clear, super-sharp images you get from VIERA when viewing action movies or watching football, cricket, tennis and other sports events.
* Outstanding Colour Reproduction even when viewed from an angle: Plasma technology delivers superior colour reproduction. When you view an LCD from an angle, you'll notice that the skin tones appear whitish. With VIERA plasma display panel, colours look virtually just as good from a sharp angle as they do from directly in front. Digital HD TV broadcast transmissions are based on a set of specifications called the HDTV Standard*. VIERA reproduces 100% of the colour range specified in this standard. VIERA reproduces images from digital HD broadcasts in their true original colour, with minimal colour shift. * Name of standard: ITU-R BT.709
* Incredible Contrast and the ability to clearly produce the darkest movie scenes: Plasma technology produces outstanding contrast performance. The incredible contrast enables accurate reproduction of even the darkest movie scenes.
7-Day Electronic Program Guide Compatible*
Panasonic Viera Televisions provide a 7-Day Electronic Program Guide to easily view and decide which prorgam to view. * Broadcast Permitting
100Hz Double Scan Technology
Panasonic includes 100Hz Double Scan technology with 2008-9 specifications Plasma Televisions to further improve already outstanding motion picture resolution.
Sub-Pixel Controller for outstanding images with reduced jagged edges
This system maintains the image contours by adjusting each R, G and B dot within a pixel to deliver smooth contour lines even at diagonal sections, where jagged lines are normally conspicuous on a large screen.
VIERA Link* - VIERA can control your entire home cinema system
* HDMI cables carry not only digital video and audio signals, but control signals too. That means you can use your VIERA remote control to operate a DVD-Recorder, HD video camera and other equipment connected to your VIERA TV.
* Operate DVD Recorder Playback and Recording with Only the VIERA Remote Control
* Use the VIERA remote control unit to operate your Panasonic DVD-Recorder. Press the VIERA Link button on the VIERA remote, select "Recorder" from the VIERA Link screen, it's that easy.
* Play Scenes from an HD Video Camera Video Camera with only the VIERA Remote Control
PC Input for easy connection to your Personal Computer
Panasonic includes PC Input to easily connect a personal computer and take advantage of the large screen offered with Viera Televisions. You can used your Viera Television for presentations and other applications.
Making recycling products at end-of-life much easier
All VIERA plasma display panels are lead-free. This reduces the impact on the environment when recycling or disposing of them in the future. Panasonic's care for the environment extends to manufacturing as well. For example, VIERA circuit boards are made using lead-free solder
Energy-Saving Design and High-Efficiency Operation with a Plasma Display Panel. Power consumption varies with the brightness of the displayed image. VIERA incorporates circuitry designed to use electrical power efficiently, according to the scene.
Incredible Contrast and the ability to clearly produce the darkest movie scenes
Plasma technology produces outstanding contrast performance. The incredible contrast enables accurate reproduction of even the darkest movie scenes.
Advanced 3D Colour Management - Effective colour correction without affecting colour balance
This system controls multiple colours at the same time to independently adjust colour hue, desnity and brightness to bring out the full beauty and richness of every image.
Long Service Life - Panel Service Life of Approximately 100,000 Hours*
The lifespan for both Plasma and LCD panels is dependent on viewing habits. Panasonic Plasma technology now provides 100,000 hours panel life - greater than ever before. This means more than 30 years viewing - when watching the Television for 8 hours a day!
*Number of hours until the panel's brightness is reduced by half, based on operation in the standard mode with dynamic content. Does not take into consideration residual images (burn-in) or malfunctions.
Specifications
Screen Size (cm viewable) 106
Screen Size (inches viewable) 42
Screen Type Plasma
Panel Type Progressive HD Plasma Panel
Panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Widescreen)
Aspect Ratio Control Modes (TV/AV modes) 4:3, 4:3 Full, 14:9, 16:9, DTV: 16:9 & 4:3 Full, Just, Zoom1, Zoom2, Zoom3
Aspect Ratio Control Modes (PC mode) 16:9, 4:3
Comb Filter 3D Digital
100Hz Technology Yes
Progressive Scan Yes
TV Tuner Receiving System DVB (Digital), PAL-B/G (Analogue)
Tuner Type Integrated SD/HD DVB-T 7MHz Australia, PAL B/G
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Support1 Yes - 7 Day
Channel Preset/s -
Colour System PAL, NTSC
Picture In Picture (PIP) No
Multi-Window PAT
CATV/Hyperband Tuner Yes
Stereo PAL 2CS Stereo
Horizontal Resolution (pixels) 1024
Vertical Resolution (pixels) 768
Contrast Ratio:1 - Native 15000
Contrast Ratio:1 - Dynamic 1000000
Picture Adjustment Modes / Film Modes Normal, Dynamic, Cinema, Eco
Colour Temperature Control Normal, Cool, Warm
Picture Quality Improvement Functions 24p Real Cinema Playback, Digital Optimiser, 3D Colour Management, Sub Pixel Control, Motion Pattern Noise Reduction, C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System), Video Noise Reduction
Teletext Yes
Audio Output Power - Total (Watts RMS) 20
Speakers 2
Audio Features Bass/Treble, Balance, Headphone Volume
Auto Timed On/Off Switch Off Only
On Screen Display Languages English
Remote Control Standard
SD Card Slot No
Component Video Input x2
Applicable Component Video Input Signals 576i @ 50Hz (15.63KHz), 576p @ 50Hz (31.25KHz), 720p @ 50Hz (37.50KHz), 1,080i @ 50Hz (28.125KHz), 480i @ 60Hz (15.73KHz), 480p @ 60Hz (31.47KHz), 720p @ 60Hz (45KHz), 1,080i @ 60Hz (33.75KHz)
HDMI Input/Output Input Only, x2
Applicable HDMI Video Input Signals 576i @ 50Hz (15.63KHz), 576p @ 50Hz (31.25KHz), 720p @ 50Hz (37.50KHz), 1,080i @ 50Hz (28.125KHz), 1,080p @ 50Hz (56.25KHz), 480i @ 60Hz (15.73KHz), 480p @ 60Hz (31.47KHz), 720p @ 60Hz (45KHz), 1,080i @ 60Hz (33.75KHz), 1,080p @ 60Hz (67.5KHz)
S-Video Input 2
Combined I/O Scart Terminal(s) -
PC Input Yes, 1x VGA (15 pin Mini-D-Dub)
Applicable PC Input Signals 4:3 ASPECT RATIO:, 800×600 @ 60 Hz (37.88KHz), 800×600 @ 75 Hz (46.88KHz), 800×600 @ 85 Hz (53.67KHz), 1,024×768 @ 60 Hz (48.36KHz), 1,024×768 @ 70 Hz (56.48KHz), 1,024×768 @ 75 Hz (60.02KHz), 1,024×768 @ 85 Hz (68.68KHz), 1,280×1,024 @60 Hz (63.98KHz), Macintosh 13 inch 640x480 @66.67Hz (35KHz), Macintosh 16 inch 832x624 @74.54Hz (49.72KHz), Macintosh 21 inch 1152x870 @75.06Hz (68.68KHz)
A/V Input 3 - Rear, 1 - Front
A/V 1: [cluster of 4 terminals], Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], S-Video-in [S terminal]
A/V 2: [cluster of 4 terminals], Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], Component Video Input [Y, Pb, Pr]
A/V 3: [cluster of 6 terminals], Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], Component Video Input [Y, Pb, Pr]
A/V 4: [cluster of 4 terminals], Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], S-Video-in [S terminal]
Digital Audio Out Optical Terminal, DVB-T Only
Monitor Out [cluster of 3 terminals], Stereo L&R [RCA], Video [RCA]
Headphone Jack 3.5mm Stereo
Power Consumption - Rated (Watts) 335
Power Consumption - Normal (Watts)2 217
Stand-by Power Consumption (Watts) 0.7
Operating Temperature Range - Minimum (degrees C) 0
Operating Temperature Range - Maximum (degrees C) 35
Operating Humidity Range 20% - 80%RH (non condensation)
Video Cabinet Stand -
Pedestal Stand Supplied as Standard
Weight (kg)3 28
Dimensions (mm) Without Stand - Height 679
Dimensions (mm) Without Stand - Width 1020
Dimensions (mm) Without Stand - Depth 95
Dimensions (mm) With Stand - Height 727
Dimensions (mm) With Stand - Width 1020
Dimensions (mm) With Stand - Depth 327
1 EPG data is dependent on the transmission of this data from each individual broadcaster
2 Based on 'Normal' picture viewing mode using draft IEC62087 (2nd Edition) test method.
3 With Supplied Pedestal Stand. Weight without stand = 26kg