TH-50PZ81B

Full HD Plasma-TV


Full-HD models with freesat built-in, High Moving Picture Resolution and Advanced Networking Capabilities.

“freesat” is a new digital satellite service that offers free HD (High-definition) TV programmes. With PZ81 series with freesat built-in, You can enjoy sharp pictures, vivid colours, multi-channel sound, and various services with the interactive contents.

Intelligent Frame Creation achieves excellent moving picture resolution and flicker-less images. With 50Hz video signal input, the Intelligent Frame Creation achieves high moving picture resolution even in fast-motion scenes. This function makes new frame that was calculated by speed and direction of motion. It allows natural frame-to-frame transitions to occur for smooth motion images with high resolution.

Every image is richly expressive from bright scenes, such as scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Contrast is enhanced by the new Real Black Drive system (a pre-discharge control system) and a higher base luminance from improvements made during panel production process. The high contrast creates deep, robust blacks and reproduces scenes with a delicate balance of light and shadow.

5,120 Equivalent Steps of Gradation lends natural expression to images such as sunsets. VIERA's large colour space covers 110% of the HDTV colour standard. This wide gamut has been achieved by an advanced panel structure and a newly developed filter, which produce richer, more vivid colouring.

VIERA Link lets you operate other connected Panasonic AV components using only the VIERA TV's remote control unit. You can view a slideshow of your photos on VIERA's big beautiful screen just by simply remove the SD memory card from your digital still camera, and slip it in to the slot. You can also enjoy full-HD (1920 x 1080) video clips recorded with an HD camcorder will fill the large TV screen.

Awards

TH-50PZ81, What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, 5 Stars, September 08

09/2008

TH-50PZ81, What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision, 5 Stars, September 08

"On Freesat HD the content looks every bit the real deal , High-def experience."
TH-50PZ81, HDTVtest (Online), Highly Recommended Award, July 08

07/2008

TH-50PZ81, HDTVtest (Online), Highly Recommended Award, July 08

"The blacks that the TH50PZ81B churned out were some of the deepest we’ve seen from a Panasonic plasma yet"

08/2008

TH-50PZ81, HDTV (Online), 91%, August 2008

"With the latest 11th generation plasma screens, Panasonic's TH50PZ81 delivers an impressive 0.001 second response time."
TH-50PZ81, What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Ultimate Guide, 5 Stars, November 2008

11/2008

TH-50PZ81, What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision Ultimate Guide, 5 Stars, November 2008

"This is a top notch TV in its own right, but the HD tuner is the all-important icing on this cake"
What Hi Fi? Sound and Vision, Ultimate Guide to New Technology, 5 Stars, Dec 08

12/2008

What Hi Fi? Sound and Vision, Ultimate Guide to New Technology, 5 Stars, Dec 08

"Viewing through Freesat we are impressed at what we see."
TH-50PZ81, Stuff.tv (Online), Hot Buy Award, January 09

01/2009

TH-50PZ81, Stuff.tv (Online), Hot Buy Award, January 09

"A top-notch TV in its own right, but the Freesat HD tuner seals its appeal"



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