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Panasonic TH-42PX8A Plasma TV 
42" (106cm) HD Digital Plasma TV - Panasonic's famous Plasma technology has evolved to deliver better pictures than ever! - a whole new VIsual ERA - VIERA 
 
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    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 indsutry-leading HD Digital Tuners - Panasonic has incorporated a digital tuner into the Television for superior picture quality. The Television also features an analague 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 capbility 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 Reprpduction 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 accureate reproduction of even the darkest movie scenes. 
    7-Day Electronic Program Guide Compatibale*
    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 presentaions and other applications.

    Making reccyling porducts 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 accureate 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 overall) 42  
     
    Screen Type Plasma  
     
    Panel Type Progressive HD Plasma Panel  
     
    Panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 (Widescreen)  
     
    Aspect Ratio Format Switching Yes  
     
    Aspect Ratio Control Modes (TV/AV modes) 4:3, 4:3 Full, 14:9, 16:9, DVB-T 16:9 Fixed, 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  
     
    Colour Temperature Control Normal, Cool, Warm  
     
    Picture Quality Improvement Functions 3D Comb Filter, Sub Pixel Control, Picture Noise Reduction, MPEG 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  
     
    Parental Guidance (Channel Lock and Game Guard) Yes  
     
    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), 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)  
     
    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, Mini D-sub 15-pin  
     
    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 4 - Rear  
     
    A/V 1: Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], S-Video-in [S terminal]  
     
    A/V 2: Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], Component Video Input [Y, Pb, Pr]  
     
    A/V 3: Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], Component Video Input [Y, Pb, Pr]  
     
    A/V 4: Stereo-in L&R [RCA], Video-in [RCA], S-Video-in [S terminal]  
     
    Digital Audio Out Optical Terminal, DVB-T Only  
     
    Monitor Out Stereo L&R [RCA], Video [RCA]  
     
    Headphone Jack 3.5mm Stereo  
     
    Screen Saver Yes  
     
    Maximum Power Consumption (Watts) 335  
     
    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)2 27.5  
     
    Dimensions (mm) Without Stand - Height 679  
     
    Dimensions (mm) Without Stand - Width 1020  
     
    Dimensions (mm) Without Stand - Depth 92.5  
     
    Dimensions (mm) With Stand - Height 727  
     
    Dimensions (mm) With Stand - Width 1020  
     
    Dimensions (mm) With Stand - Depth 327  
     
    1 EPG view is dependent on the transmission of this data from each individual broadcaster 2 With Supplied Pedestal Stand
     

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