Product Description
The Panasonic TH-50PX75U HD Plasma TV does more than turn your living room into a home theater -- it also makes it an art gallery. The high-defintion, Progressive Scan 50" display creates intense colors and the sharpest images. Its vibrance and clarity also brings out the best in your personal photos - the built-in SD slot and GalleryPlayer software lets you play your favorite works of art, or best personal photos, on your Panasonic HDTV from your PC. The new EZ Sync HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your remote. Gorgeous images and one-touch controls - it's a combination that's hard to beat, and the Panasonic TH-50PX75U HD Plasma TV delivers. Displays up to 29 billion colors HDTV compatibility - 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Two built-in 10W stereo speakers (10W+10W, 70 Hz-17 kHz, 10% THD) Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C Digital Comb Filter Virtual Surround Sound, AI (Artificial Intelligence) Sound Built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM Digital Tuner (for HDTV and Digital Cable) Video Noise & Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Aspect Control for TV/AV modes - 4 - 3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill Picture Modes - Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Custom-Photo SD Card slot for JPEG photo viewing; includes GalleryPlayer software V-Chip Lockout Sleep/On-Off timers Closed Caption decoder Video input labeling & picture memory Channel search On-screen display languages - English, Spanish, French Includes pedestal stand EZ Sync HDAVI Remote Control (through HDMI interface) Input Connections - HDMI-HDCP, analog audio(HDMI), Composite video, S-Video, audio in(for video), Component(Y/Pb/Pr) -- 2 rear each Output Connections - Composite video, audio out, Digital Audio (optical) -- 1 rear each Dimensions(WxHxD) - 47.7 x 31.3 x 3.8 (47.7 x 33.1 x 14.6) Weight - 83.8 lbs; 99.2 lbs. with stand
Customer Reviews:
Plasma TV.......2007-12-21
Love it. It has especially easy controls. Great picture. Easy to hook up.
I Could Not Be Happier With My TH-50PX75U.......2007-12-11
I've had my TH-50PX75U for three weeks now and overall it's been a very positive experience full of excitement and no remorse. I can't imagine wanting anything else for the combination of picture quality and price.
I did a lot of research and had my heart set on a 46-47" 1080p LCD. I'd read a lot of bad things about plasma: burn-in, running hot, etc. I also didn't want to spend the kind of money 1080p plasmas were demanding and I had to have 1080p. As I researched the flat panels I heard more and more that at 50" and sitting 10' away, the human eye cannot see the difference between 1080p and 720p. I also found reviews like Consumer Reports, CNET, etc. giving better picture quality marks to plasma TVs. When I finally went to various local electronics stores to see for myself I was amazed that the lower priced 720p plasmas looked as good if not better than the expensive 1080p LCDs. Reviews of 720p plasmas all pointed squarely at the TH-50PX75U as head or near the head of the class. When the right Cyber Monday sale came along and I pounced. I haven't looked back.
I want to first start with the excellent packaging that made it very easy to move into my house. The box has handles at the bottom to make it easy for two people to carry. For a very heavy and expensive piece of electronics this is a very thoughtful design. Inside the box it's a minimum of waste and styrofoam. No overpackaging here.
Looking at the instructions, putting the TV on the stand look intimidating but it's very simple. There are arrows on the stand and on the TV that make it easy for two people to line it up and set it on the stand. Out of the box it connected right away via HDMI to my Comcast DVR and I was watching HD for the first time in my own home in less than an hour out of the box. Following advice on the internet for the break in period, I went into the Picture menu and took the TV out of Vivid mode and into Custom mode where I am using the following settings during the break-in period:
Picture: +12
Brightness: +5
Color: -2
Tint: -5
Sharpness: -3
Color temp.: Warm
Color mgmt.: Off
Video NR: Off
MPEG NR: Off
Black level: Light
With these settings the picture looks a little dark but it's just amazing. Panasonic actually recommends setting all these to 0 (50%) for the first 100 hours but that was intolerable. Just be sure to fill the screen and not have any bars along the sides or tops for too long. According to everything I've read burn-in is just not an issue but the break-in period will determine the life of the panel so it's best not to have it set too bright.
Watching football is a completely new experience. Not only is the detail amazing but seeing the whole field like this you see all you've been missing. The TV itself is beautiful. The shiny black bezel is very thin all around and the speakers are completely hidden. The power-on indicator is an unassuming little red light in the lower left hand corner. Red's probably not as cool as blue but I like it. There are two HDMI ports in the back along with two component inputs and two composite/RCA/S-video inputs. There is also an optical and RCA audio output on the back. I tried using the optical out but it will not output Dolby 5.1. You're better off going right from your STB or DVD player to your receiver with your optical/coax audio or better yet HDMI.
The remote is suprisingly small and not at all about trying to be a universal remote. This remote is for the TV. There is a button that brings up the menu to switch between inputs so going from cable or TV to DVD is easy. The inputs can be labelled or turned off if they aren't being used. The only input that cannot be turned off is the TV input which is too bad if you're using it as a monitor like I am (and I suspect most people are) since I have HD over cable. You can use the aspect button to cycle through 4:3, H-Fill, Just, Full and Zoom. It will remember for the particular signal (SD or HD) what you last selected. The sound from the speakers is pretty nice and once you adjust the bass and treble from the flat out-of-the-box settings it's even pretty nice to listen to music on while you are waiting for you HTIB to be delivered. Changing the picture settings is very easy and there are a lot of choices. There are no independent color settings in the user menus but lots of other things to fiddle with like those I illustrated above.
I can't wait to hang it on my wall. It's going to look like a picture. I also can't wait until the HD DVD wars are over. BBC's Planet Earth on Discovery HD Theater looks amazing in cable thru HD. I can just imagine with less compression from a DVD it must be out of this world. This TV makes me want a hi-def DVD player like you can't believe. It also makes me not want to watch SD any more. SD looks good but not great but what do you expect when you blow up what's a poor quality image to begin with. You are going to blown away when you watch you favorite shows in HD for the first time. I can't wait to see the Summer Olympics in HD in 2008. Everyone is coming to my house for the NFL playoffs / Superbowl. When is that HTIB going to get here?!
Pictures of the back of the set can be found in the product manual on the Panasonic website. For everything you want to know I highly recommend downloading the PDF from the Panasonic website.
Nothing is perfect however so I have a couple of nits. None of these are showstopper for me since I knew all about them except the last one going in. If I could give 4.9 stars I would only deduct .10.
- I would have liked a dedicated PC input. I am relieved to hear however that most of today's HTPCs support 720p output and using one of the HDMI inputs is not an issue except that I am using them all.
- I would have liked 3 HDMI inputs. I already have my Comcast DVR and a DVD player hooked into the HDMI inputs. That means only analog inputs are left available.
- Screen glare is kind of annoying when I notice it but once there's something on TV I find I stop noticing it and forget all about it. It will be better once we take the Christmas tree down and there isn't anything flashing on and off behind me :-). I am convinced the glass front is one of the reasons the picture is so good. It's not hidden behind tinted plastic like an LCD. You pick your poison.
- When the screen shows black and white (like credits) I see a rainbow effect -- like a yellow and blue flash if I move my eyes. My wife doesn't see this effect but I see it and it's annoying. Others have reported it on the internet so it's worth trying out in the store to see if it's tolerable for you. This would be my .10 deduction.
I am more than convinced this TV was the right choice over the Philips 47" 1080p LCD I was sure I was getting until I saw this TV. Not that the Philips wasn't nice but the Panasonic was just in the next tier above. If you can find a good deal (sub-1500$USD) pounce on this TV. You are not going to be disappointed.
Panny TH-50PX75U 6 month review.......2007-11-29
Got to tell you, I was skeptical at first because I'm more of a Sony guy. With all respect though, this tv is incredible so far. I saved quite a bit of money also going with the Panny. Even with non HD television the picture is really good depending on the signal from the station you are watching. Regular DVD movies are awesome and when you put in an HD movie be it 720 or 1080- wow! Can't say enough about this set. I also play the xbox 360 on this tv and it is amazing! Don't be afraid to spend your money on this one-it's worth it!
One Heck Of A Plasma *****.......2007-11-18
BROUGHT MY PANASONIC 50PX75U FOR $1299 AT PC RICHARDS IN STATEN ISLAND. AWESOME, JUST SIMPLY AWESOME!
PUT IT ON THE WALL YESTERDAY. WOW WHAT A BEAUTY! LOOKS LIKE A MUSEUM PIECE ON DISPLAY. PICTURE IS OUT STANDING! i HAVE A DIRECTV HD-DVR BOX AND BABY AT 1080i It's SIMPLY AMASING. HOOKED IT UP TO MY PANASONIC UP Conversion DVD PLAYER AT 108Oi AND AGAIN IT JUST AMASING! JUST LOVE THIS HDTV NO WONDER PANASONIC CALLES IT THE BIG ONE. MY NEIGHBORS ARE STOPING BUY ASKING ME IF I'M GONNA CHARGE ADMISSION TO SEE A MOVIE?
I WOULD OF LIKE TO SEEN A SPLIT SCREEN PIP ON IT WHERE YOU COULD WATCH 2 PROGRAMS AT ONCE AND A UNIVERSAL REMOTE BUT HECK FOR THE PRICE, BEAUTY AND AWESOME PICTURE CLARITY, YOU COULDN'T BEAT THIS ONE WITH A STICK!!!
I RATE THIS HDTV 5 STARS ***** AND MY HATS OFF TO PANASONIC AND THEIR QUEST TO MAKE A SUPERIOR HD PLASMA TV FOR TODAYS COMSUMERS AT LOW AFFORDABLE PRICES!!! BUY THE BIG ONE TODAY, BELIEVE ME YOU WON'T REGREAT IT.
TP
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Panny rules!.......2007-11-08
This product is every bit as good as Pioneer, Sony or any other brand. Most impressive is the Blacks and Blues. No wonder Consumer reports rates them so high. The nice new shiny black cabinet instead of the mat finish is nice but not as nice as Pioneer but you don't watch the cabinet so who cares?
Product Description
The TH-50PX60U 50" Diagonal Plasma HDTV gives you deep blacks, bright whites and 29 billion colors -- it's an image so close to real life, you'll swear you were in your favorite programs instead of just watching them. Enjoy crisp, lifelike details with the up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio. Deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites render bright scenes with vivid realism. Receive and view local over-the-air broadcasts in stunning HD, using the built-in HDTV tuner. You can even share your JPEG photos taken with the built-in SD card slot. Features a width-to-height ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. View HDTV broadcasts and widescreen DVDs the way they were meant to be seen. Native Resolution - 1366 x 768 Contrast Ratio - Up to 10,000 - 1 Progressive Scan Video Noise Reduction Digital Comb Filter Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management) Two 20-watt, 8 ohm speakers -- 70Hz - 17kHz, 10% THD Surround Sound Motion Pattern Noise Reduction BBE ViVA HD3D Sound Standard NTSC tuner ATSC/QAM (SDTV and HDTV broadcasts) SD Card Slot & Photo Viewer HDMI-HDCP Interface - 2, in rear Analog Audio Input (for HDMI) - 1 rear Composite Video Input - 3 (2 rear, 1 front) S-Video Inputs - 3 (2 rear, 1 front) Audio Input (for Video) - 3 (2 rear, 1 front) Rear Inputs/Outputs - 2 Component Video (YPbPr), 2 Component Audio out, 1 Composite & Audio out On-screen display languages - English/Spanish/French Timers - Sleep/On/Off Built-in closed-caption decoder Video Input Labeling V-Chip Program Lockout Includes remote control & pedestal stand Unit Dimensions(HxWxD) - 32.2 x 47.6 x 3.7 Unit Weight - 89.5 lbs
Amazon.com Product Description
Featuring Panasonic's 9th generation gas-plasma screen, the 50-inch TH-50PX60U features a width-to-height 16:9 aspect ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. Its maximum of 29 billion colors and over 3,000 shades of gradation provide exceptionally fine detail for outstanding HDTV reproduction. The set's built-in ATSC (DTV) tuner pulls HD signals (480p/720p/1080i) right from the airwaves, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming. It also includes a Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot, enabling you to take an SD card directly from a digital still camera or camcorder and insert it directly into the TV for quick and colorful photo slideshows.
A plasma screen renders vivid colors like you've never seen before (as in, up to 29 billion in this case), extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the TH-42PX60U is a mere 3.7 inches deep, one of the slimmest plasmas around--perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems.
The TH-50PX60U features a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution and an amazing contrast ratio of 10000:1. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time, to reduce dramatically edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Other features include V-Chip parental controls, on/off sleep timers, closed-caption decoding, aspect ratio control, and video input labeling.
The TV's internal stereo speakers are powered by 10 watts per channel (for 20 watts of total power). It features the following connection options:
- Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 2 inputs (with 2 audio inputs)
- HDMI: 2 inputs
- Composite (RCA audio/video): 3 inputs (1 on the front), 1 output
- S-Video: 3 inputs (1 on the front)
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any AV source with an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable.
If a component doesn't have an HDMI connection, you'll also get great picture reproduction using the three-jack component video (Y/Pb/Pr) input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. Component video output is available only for DVD playback.
What's in the Box
Plasma TV, remote control (with batteries), pedestal base, power cord, printed operating instructions
Customer Reviews:
A great HDTV.......2007-11-27
I bought this TV in January 2007 and I love it. The picture is phenomenal. A friend of mine bought the smaller version of this set and loves it too.
At this point in time (late Nov 2007), though, the newer models are out and so this one is likely outdated or will be discontinued soon. But if you can get one for a solid discount off the new models (say $1500?) you wouldn't be unhappy.
And as many others have written, set the Picture Mode to something other than Vivid for a more natural, pleasing view.
We love it!.......2007-11-23
We purchased this TV Jan 1, 2007 from here on Amazon. The price was great! We purchased the wall mount at the same time and got both with a combined total, with shipping, that was less than that of any store around us. I looked for months and researched A LOT before purchasing this TV. We finally narrowed it down to about 3 different ones and then went to different stores to see the televisions playing. I did more research and then decided on this model.
We have NO complaints. The picture is perfect. The colors are absolutely amazing. Whether watching through HD satellite, DVD's, Playstation, and just normal mode, the quality stays the same.
There has not been a person that has come into our house that is not aw struck when they see it hanging on the wall. We have superbowl parties at our house every year. The football games are awesome. There are still many channels that are not HD or shows not broadcast in HD and the quality is still exceptional. We watch a lot of sports and they all look really good if not great!
Along with our surround sound system this tv makes for jealous comments and conversation. We would not change our minds or discourage anyone from this choice. We love it!
I love my new TV.......2007-08-07
After much research I ordered this TV from Amazon (who also had the best pricing). It is highly rated for good reason. the picture quality is great. I also upgraded my Direct TV for the HD and am very pleased with the results. A side benefit which was not a part of my research is that it includes the ability to view my digital photos from my camera card. I love that and so do the grandchildren. In sum, the TV is terrific and the Amazon order and delivery system worked great as well. It was delivered and set up even faster than the order indicated it would be. Highly recommend
Better Than New!!! Best Buy EVER!!!.......2007-07-31
This plasma 50" TV, which was bought for our bedroom, arrived in PERFECT condition--no blemishes/scratches/scrapes--nothing...it was boxed to perfection. After hooking up the HD-DVD player and HD digital satellite receiver (Direct TV), and changing the settings appropriately, the clarity was phenomenal. We have had this television for a little less than a month now, and couldn't be more satisfied. More than worth the money, and/or any extra effort you may have to put forth towards it. You can't find another 50" Plasma out there (with this quality and condition) for under $2,000, much less the $1,300 I paid. The only problem you may have will be with Wharehouse Deals, but believe me, it will all be worth it in the end. The only (small) problem we had with them is that they did not give the delivery company our phone number for directions and verifications of a date and time--I had to call the delivery company myself, but they were very courteous and helpful--eager to please. As I said in the title of this review--"BEST BUY EVERY".
A Peice of crap...............2007-07-21
In short this product is the worst as far as reliability. If you want a TV that will brake on you in a matter of days this is the on for you, and as you sit and wait for Panasonic to make the situation right (which by the way could take 2 months) this is the product for you. I beg of you do not buy this item. It was made in Mexico, and of poor quality parts. 2 months I tell you, two months I waited to get it fixed and when it was fixed 2 hours later it broke again. Let us count the LED blinks.
ONE.
TWO..
THREE...
FOUR....
FIVE.....
SIX......
SEVEN.......
This is the most common problem with this product, the board blows out, and if you call Panasonic customer service you need to know the number of blinks so that they bring the right part. I say again if you like headaches this is the product for you.
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