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Panasonic TC P42X1 - 42" VIERA plasma panel - widescreen - 720p - HDTV
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Depth: | 3.7 in |
| Digital Television Certification: | HDTV |
| Dimensions: | Without stand |
| HDCP Compatible: | Yes |
| HDMI Ports Qty: | 3 port(s) |
| Height: | 26 in |
| Product Type: | 42" plasma panel |
| Series: | VIERA |
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Depth: | 3.7 in |
| Digital Television Certification: | HDTV |
| Dimensions: | Without stand |
| HDCP Compatible: | Yes |
| HDMI Ports Qty: | 3 port(s) |
| Height: | 26 in |
| Product Type: | 42" plasma panel |
| Series: | VIERA |
| Timer Functions: | Sleep |
| TV Tuner: | 1x analog/digital combo |
| Video Interface: | Component, composite, HDMI, S-Video |
| Weight: | 57.3 lbs |
| Width: | 40.6 in |
| Dimensions: | |
| Depth (in.): | 3.7 in |
| Height (with stand): | 24 to 28 in. |
| Width (in.): | 40-3/5 in. |
| Display: | |
| Additional Features: | Video noise reduction, on-screen menu, Contrast auto tracking system (CATS) , channel labeling, game mode |
| Backlight Life: | 100,000 hour(s) |
| Color Temperature Control: | Yes |
| Comb Filter: | 3D-Y/C digital |
| Diagonal Size: | 42" widescreen |
| Display Format: | 720p |
| Display Menu Language: | English, French, Spanish |
| Image Aspect Ratio: | 16:9 |
| Image Contrast Ratio: | 30000:1 |
| Progressive Scan: | Progressive scanning (line doubling) |
| Resolution: | 1024 x 768 |
| Technology: | Plasma (PDP) |
| V-Chip Control: | Yes |
| Widescreen Modes: | Conventional 4:3, Full, Zoom, 16:9, Just |
| Product Overview: | |
| Resolution: | 720p |
| Number of HDMI Inputs: | 3 |
| Features: | V-chip |
| Screen Refresh Rate: | 600Hz |
| Type: | Plasma |
| TV Tuner: | |
| Secondary Audio Program (SAP): | Yes |
| Stereo Reception System: | MTS |
| Video Features: | |
| Closed Caption Capability: | Yes |
| HDTV Ready: | Yes |
| Input Video Formats: | 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 480i |
| Parental Channel Lock: | Yes |
| Media Player: | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards: | SD Memory Card |
| Remote Control: | |
| Type: | Remote control - infrared |
| Audio System: | |
| Additional Features: | Bass & treble control, balance control |
| Audio Controls: | Balance, bass, treble |
| Output Power / Total: | 20 Watt |
| Sound Output Mode: | Stereo |
| Speaker System: | 2 speakers |
| Speaker(s): | 2 x right/left channel speaker - built-in - 10 Watt |
| Connections: | |
| Connector Type: | 2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear 1 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - |
| Stands & Mounts: | |
| Flat Panel Mount Interface: | Yes |
| Stand: | Included |
| Stand Design: | Tabletop |
| Power: | |
| Nominal Voltage: | AC 120 V ( 60 Hz ) |
| Power Consumption Operational: | 286 Watt |
| Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: | 0.3 Watt |
| Power Device: | Power supply - internal |
| Environmental Standards: | |
| ENERGY STAR Qualified: | Yes |
| Manufacturer Warranty: | |
| Service & Support: | 1 year warranty |
| Service & Support Details: | Limited warranty - parts and labor - 1 year - on-site |
| Dimensions & Weight Details: | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details: | Panel without stand - 40.6 in x 3.7 in x 26 in x 57.3 lbs Panel with stand - 40.6 in x 12.9 in x 27.9 in x 59.5 lbs |
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Panasonic TC P42X1 - 42" VIERA plasma panel - widescreen - 720p - HDTV
The X1 series Plasma HDTVs are ideal for sports, movies and gaming, with crisp, focused images during fast-moving scenes.
The 42" Class (41.6" diagonal) VIERA X1 series Plasma 720p HDTV comes with 600Hz sub-field drive for crisp, focused images, VIERA Image Viewer for easy photo sharing, and VIERA Link to control all compatible devices with a single remote.
Added on February 16, 2009
Overall Rating
(23 reviews)
22 of 23 (95%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
60 people thought this was helpful.
I have had this TV for 3 weeks now. I researched it and it is rated #1 in consumer reports for a picture this size. The compare it to the Pioneer 1080P. They were right. The picture is great. It is easy to hook up. The sound isn't that great. You have to keep adjusting on different channels. Also the commercials seem to get loud. I recommend getting a home theater to go with it for the sound.
38 people thought this was helpful.
I got my TC-P42X1 a week ago and I found it has one very major drawback for antenna users. Each time you scan for channels, it erases what was previously scanned, so if you have peripheral channels in several directions, you either have to rescan each time you rotate your antenna, or just pick the direction your best channels come from and live with it. This is a major disappointment since the Zenith DTT901 DTV converter box easily added channels from all directions. It also had a much better guide setup which showed what show was coming on next, as well as the current show. The Panasonic support line representative told me that this is pretty much true of all Panasonic sets. If it is possible for them to change this behavior with a firmware upgrade, I would love to see that happen. Other than that major drawback, I love the set. The picture is fantastic, the sound is excellent, and it is easy to switch between all the different inputs. Highly recommended for anyone that has cable or satellite signals. I got it for only $701 because of Sears' price match policy. I used my credit card Thank You points to purchase Sears gift cards since I knew that I could always get the best local price at Sears, reducing my cost considerably.
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Had doubts about this tv since the price was so low but I couldn't have been more wrong. You will have to fine tune the picture so it meets your viewing preference but after that you are good to go. I originally bought the LG from sears which is about the same price as this one and it didn't quite have as good of a picture in HD. I mainly watch sports and this tv delivers a great picture even with fast moving players on the screen. You can't go wrong for the price and the quality of picture.
always onlineYou couldn't get more bang for your buck. GREAT picture, especially for the price. Plasma picture beats LCD everytime.
I've had this set for a year and I haven't regretted my decision once.
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a gadget geekI got this tv for 499,99 :) just due to it being an open box. Yet theres nothing wrong with it at all . Most cable channels are 480p some are 720p which look great and very little are 1080i But when there is a 1080i channel this tv gets it and WOW its an amazing crystal clear image. Love the 5-6 zoom options it has. Only problem with this tv and alot of tvs is that it doesnt have a VGA INPUT! I dont know why it doesnt but jesh its a big disapointment if your into using it as a monitor. ( look up burn-in image before you do this though on a plasma) You can buy a $80.00 adapter that goes from vga to hdmi (your tv) ,unless your laptop or desktop has a hdmi output then your set.
The sound is amazing and the best ive heard out of any tv deep bass also. Out of the box the picture was amazing but you can tweak any color , contrast, anything to meet your needs.
This is the best buy ive ever gotten even for an openbox item .
Hopefully it lasts years and years!
Dont go cheap in namebrand when you buy a plasma , Ive done alot of research and there tvs are only guarenteed for little time in hours life. Panasonic was the first to brand there tvs as 60,000 to half life . Then the compeitors did the same like sony, philips, ect..
And for screen size this 42" is big big . If your not sure if its big enough for a living room or bedroom .., its bigger than enough.
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