With Viera plasma TV, Panasonic has attained a picture quality that will mesmerize. The TH42PD50UP plasma TV can display an incredible 8.58 billion colors and 2,048 shades of gradation. The so often talked about "contrast ratio" is strongly linked to the realism of the picture. The Panasonic TH-42PD50U features upto a 4000:1 contrast ratio. Such a wide range from black to white means great depth and dimensionality with vibrant colors. Deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites allow plasmas to render bright scenes with vivid realism.

The TH42PD50UP includes an integrated speaker system in an incredibly slim and elegant design. But just wait until you turn it on and pump it up. The surround sound system creates an authentic and exciting 3D enhancement effect from the stereo speakers while preserving the clarity and definition for which High-Definition Sound is noted.

Panasonic didn't stop at good enough with the TH42PD50UP. They strove for the extraordinary, including technology to get the most out of this astounding TV. The appearance of an object, as perceived by the human eye, is influenced by the colors of the objects surrounding it. This is known as the Mach Band Effect. The TH42PD50UP features an M.B.E. enhancer, which utilizes the principals of this theory to enhance the brightness of objects on the screen, helping improve sharpness. A Gamma Enhancement System adds subtle nuance to dark scenes and gives images greater depth by increasing the number of gradation shades at low brightness levels. It employs non-linear signal processing to reproduce images that accommodate the high sensitvity of the human eye. Additionally, the system features the Panasonic Plasma AI function, which analyzes scenes and automatically adjusts peak brightness according to the brightness of the images. These are just a couple of the little things that make a big difference in the image quality of the TH42PD50UP.

The TH-42PD50 is equipped with an HDMI output, which is a new standard digital connection between A/V devices, such as a set-top box, DVD player or A/V receiver, and a digital telelvision. HDMI offers exceptional video and audio quality with a single quick-disconnect connector. It supports multi-channel digital audio transmissions and component video color spacing for true rendering of HD video. HDMI supports the HDCP copy protection standard, allowing transmission of copy-protected digital content to your display. The video portion of HDMI is also backwards-compatible with DVI-HDCP devices using a special cable adapter or a backward compatible cable.

• 42-Inch Screen Size: G8 Progressive Plasma Panel
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio (Widescreen)
• Native Resolution: 852 x 480 Pixels
• 480p Compatibility (EDTV)
• Contrast Ratio: Up to 4000:1
• HDMI-HDCP Interface, 2 Component Video Inputs
• 3 Composite Video Inputs/1 Output, Audio Input for PC (Front), 3 Audio Inputs for Video
• Built-In Tuners: NTSC/ATSC/QAM (SDTV and HDTV Broadcasts)
• Mach Band Effect Enhancer
• Gamma Enhancement System
• Pixel Pitch (H x V): 1.08 x 1.08 mm
• V-Chip Program Lockout
• Sleep/On/Off Timers
• Built-In Closed Caption Decoder
• 2048 Shades of Gradation
• Aspect Control: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, for TV/AV Modes; Normal, Zoom, Full for PC Mode
• Channel Search
• Pedestal Stand Included
• Remote Control Included

Screen Size: 42" Diagonal

Native Resolution: 852 x 480 Pixels

Panel Type: 8th Generation Plasma Panel

Displayable Colors: 8.58 Billion

Shades of Gradation: 2,048

Contrast Ratio: up to 4000:1

Aspect Ratio: 16:9

Built-in Tuners: NTSC (Standard analog broadcasts); ATSC/QAM (SDTV and HDTV broadcasts)

Display Type: EDTV 480p

Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just

Mach Band Effect Enhancer: Yes

Pixel Pitch: (H x V) 1.08 x 1.08 mm

HDMI-HDCP Interface: Yes

Audio Input: (for Video) 2 rear

Audio Input (for Component Video): x 2

S-Video Input: x 2 rear

Component Video Inputs: x 2 rear inputs

Composite Video Output: x 1 rear output

Speakers: x 2 (16W, 6 ohms, 105Hz - 20kHz, 10% THD)

Remote Control: included

On-Screen Display Languages: English/Spanish/French

Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power Consumption: 390 W

Dimensions (H x W x D): 27.5'' x 42 3/64'' x 3.8''

Weight: 72.8 lbs

Warranty: 1 year parts and labor