TH-42PZ81B

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-42PZ81, Stuff, Hot buy, November 2008.

11/2008

TH-42PZ81, Stuff, Hot buy, November 2008.

"A fab 42incher with all the bells and whistles. Including a Freesat HD tuner."
TH-42PZ81, AV Forums (Online), Best Buy, October2008

10/2008

TH-42PZ81, AV Forums (Online), Best Buy, October2008

"Overall we were very impressed with the PZ81 given its price point and level of performance"
TH-42PZ81, What Plasma and LCD TV, Editor's Choice, Issue 59 (January 09).

01/2009

TH-42PZ81, What Plasma and LCD TV, Editor's Choice, Issue 59 (January 09).

"The first TV with Freesat built-in is also a confident high definition performer"



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