Every year Panasonic’s plasma HDTVs get better, and 2008 is no different. The sleek and slender 50 TH-50PZ80U will wow you with its outstanding picture contrast and black levels. By tightly controlling the light output of each plasma cell, Panasonic has increased the contrast ratio to a remarkable 20,000:1. And a new anti-reflective filter cuts down on distracting screen reflections of room lights. Why 1080p mattersIf you look at all of the high-definition programs available from broadcast, cable, and satellite TV sources, you’ll find that most of them use the 1080i format 1920 x 1080 pixels. The TH-50PZ80U’s screen is a pixel-perfect match so you won’t miss any details. By comparison, 720p plasmas must downconvert 1080i signals, throwing away a significant amount of picture information. The downconverted image still looks crisp and clear, but there’s definitely less fine detail. Built-in HD tuners for over-the-air receptionThe TH-50PZ80U’s built-in analog/digital tuner can pull in every type of over-the-air TV broadcast, including gorgeous, free HDTV (antenna required). In addition, the set’s QAM tuner conveniently allows cable TV subscribers to watch most unscrambled channels without the need for a set-top box including local network HD channels in many areas. Clever connections that do moreThe generous array of audio/video connections includes three HDMI digital inputs for hooking up the latest high-def components. If you’re using other recent Panasonic HDMI-equipped components, the VIERA Link control system enables you to operate compatible models like a Panasonic Blu-ray Disc player using only the TV’s remote. A front-panel memory card slot makes it easy to show off your digital photos on a big, beautiful screen and without booting up your computer.
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