Panasonic VIERA TC-P42UT50 42-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV

Panasonic VIERA TC-P42UT50 42-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV

• Full HD 3D
• 2D to 3D Conversion
• Viera Connect
• Fast Switching Phosphors

The UT50 series features 1080p Full HD resolution, 2D to 3D conversion, 2500 focused field drive, fast-switching phosphors, and VIERA Link. VIERA Connect IPTV VIERA Connect provides access to apps in such categories as video and music, social networking, games, news and lifestyle, sports, health and fitness. It also features a market site, where the consumer can select specific apps or accessories to help personalize the Internet experience. Popular apps on VIERA Connect include Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Facebook, Twitter, Wall Street Journal, and huluplus, all optimized for the best possible user experience. For ease-of-use, use quick keyword input on the VIERA Connect to help retrieve favorite content faster and easier. The social networking TV function allows users to access social network sites while simultaneously watching TV. VIERA Link The UT50 features VIERA Link, a technology that allows a consumer to operate all VIERA Link compatible AV components using only the TV’S remote control. In addition to operating a VIERA HDTV, video source, and home theater receiver can be connected to a VIERA HDTV and controlled via VIERA Link remote. Users can then watch their child, pet and/or property by installing the camera and networking to the VIERA HDTV via Ethern et cable. 2D-3D Conversion Unique Panasonic technology converts 2D images into high-quality 3D images in real-time.The technology generates a detailed depth effect for each type of image, so the 3D effect is natural and realistic. Enjoy Blu-ray movies, DVD movies and even ordinary TV broadcasts in 3D. The Super Resolution function allows images that were converted from 2D to 3D to be displayed in sharp, clear 3D images. A Great TV Experience: A Suite of Technologies DLNA/Built-in Wi-Fi Connect this DLNA-compatible VIERA HDTV and DLNA-compatible AV equipment to your home network, and you can watch movies, listen to music, and view photos from any room in the house. The UT50 series is Wi-Fi ready and an optional wireless LAN adaptor is required. Fast-Switching Phosphor The use of fast switching phosphors has significantly reduced afterglow duration and reproduced clear 3D and 2D images. Fast switching phosphors are used in all full HD models. 3D 24p Cinema Smoother VIERA gives you naturally flowing 24p images with the look and tonal characteristics of film, and familiar TV-like quality. This mode optimizes the number of frames of 24p images recorde d from film sources onto media such as Blu-ray Disc. Panasonic's advanced source analysis and frame generation deliver smooth, natural, and lifelike images. 600 Hz Sub-field Drive and 2500 Focused Field Drive The UT50 features 600Hz technology which allows for superb full-HD motion and still images. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into dots. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects. The UT50 also employs Neo Plasma Black 2500 FDD (Focused Field Drive) to provide a crisp image even when the content shows very fast motion. Skype Communication An optional Skype Communication camera (TY-CC20W) allows the consumer to communicate with friends and family via a large T V, rather than on a small computer or smart phone screen.  Record an original message and set it as your answering voice message. Callers can record messages onto the SD Memory Card*, while you are away. *Minimum 512MB required Environmentally Friendly Panasonic’s commitment to sustainability and producing products that are ecologically sound is evidenced in the 100,000 hour life span of the Plasma Display panel and the lack of lead or mercury in the panels. Thanks to a newly designed phosphor process and rear panel process, Panasonic's plasma panels last for up to 100,000 hours before the brightness decreases by half. That's more than 30 years of viewing 8 hours a day. Plus with Eco Mode, Panasonic TV's turn off and adjust brightness depending on the VIERA's operating status. Settings can be configured by selecting Eco mode from VIERA Tools. The Power Save setting also adjusts screen brightness to reduce power consumption.

2012 Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTV Comparison Chart

Series	VT50	GT50	ST50	UT50	XT50	U50
Models:	55", 65"	50", 55", 60", 65"	50", 55", 60", 65"	42", 50", 55", 60"	50"	50"
High Definition Resolution	1080p Full HD 3D	1080p Full HD 3D	1080p Full HD 3D	1080p Full HD 3D	720p HD 3D	1080p Full HD
Mercury and Lead Free Panel
Long Panel Life
VIERA Link
Game Mode
Media Player (SD, USB, DLAN via LAN)
SD Card Slot
HDMI/USB Port	4/3	4/3	3/2	2/2	2/2	2/1
2D-3D Conversion	w/Face Detec tion	w/ Face Detection
Wi-Fi Capability	Built-in Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi Ready	Wi-Fi Ready
DLNA (via LAN)
Smartphone Remote Function*
Fast Switching Phosphors
VIERA Connect
2500 Focused Field Drive
Skype Communication
Social Networking TV
E-Help
Infinite Black Panel w/ Louver Filter	Ultra	Pro	Pro
Pro Settings
3D Real Sound
24, 576 Shades of Gradation
THX3D Certified
VIERA Touch Pad Controller
96Hz Playback of 24p
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