Product Description

1080p High-Def Resolution for Crisp, Life-Like Details. The extremely high 1920 x 1080 pixel count of this plasma TV allows for its incredible 1080p HD display capability, which provides twice the number of pixels as 720p HDTV displays for superior detail and extraordinary HDTV reproduction.One-Touch Playback: EZ Sync¿ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV's remote control.Turn Your Living Room into a Gallery: GalleryPlayer® allows you to enjoy the world's finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer® software to purchase and download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office.Share Digital Photos on the Big Screen Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix® digital camera on your Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot1. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow with Photo Viewer

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8442 in Consumer Electronics
• Color: Black
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: TH-42PZ700U
• Dimensions: 27.20" h x 5.40" w x 43.00" l, 88.80 pounds
• Display size: 42

Features

• 1920 x 1080 Resolution
• 4096 Shades of gradation
• 2 HDMI Inputs
• Built-in SD Card Memory Slot
• GalleryPlayer Capable

Amazon.com Product Description
The Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 1080p Plasma HDTV sports a 42-inch plasma screen with 1080p resolution for a crystal clear viewing experience. It will feel right at home as the centerpiece of a home theater setup.

An Understated Beauty
The TH-42PZ700U does not look like it's trying too hard. Instead, it lets the big screen speak for itself. The glass is surrounded by a thick glossy black bezel on all sides, with a door on the bottom to keep controls out of sight. Another hatch hides a slot for SD memory cards. Speakers--matching in color and barely noticeable--are set on both sides of the display. The understated look would be an elegant addition to any decor.

The understated elegant looks of this Panasonic HDTV will fit in with any decor. View larger.

The TH-42PZ700U has connections for all your home theater components. View larger.

Outstanding Performance
The TH-42PZ700U is 1080p, meaning it has a full 1920 x 1080 resolution, the highest HD resolution available for the clearest and sharpest picture. Because of its plasma display, the black levels are deep and the uniformity of brightness is superb. The unit has 4096 shades of gradation and has up to a 5000:1 contrast ratio. Video noise reduction circuitry and a digital comb filter make sure the picture on screen is always optimal. The TH-42PZ700U will upconvert any signal you feed it and display it at 1080p.

Connections
On the back, the TH-42PZ700U features two HDMI inputs, two component inputs, two composite inputs, and two S-Video inputs. Hidden beneath panels in front is another composite and S-Video input, a component video input, and a slot for SD cards. Insert an SD card filled with photos and you can watch a slide show with the built-in Photo Viewer software.

TV as an Art Gallery
The TH-42PZ700U includes GalleryPlayer software you can use to display high-definition art and photography on your TV. A free collection of images is included so your television can display art even when it's not on.

One-Touch Convenience
When you use the Panasonic EZ-Sync technology to connect to other compatible EZ-Sync devices via the HDMI connector, you get one-touch control over all your home theater components. For example, with one touch of a button, you can turn on the DVD player, turn on the receiver, and set the DVD player as the source while also adjusting the sound level, turn on the TV--which will accept the input signal--and play the DVD. Instead of fumbling to find all the right buttons, you can watch your movies without wondering how to set everything up.

The TH-42PZ700U is backed by a 1-year limited warranty for parts and labor.

What's in the Box
TH-42PZ700U plasma HDTV, remote control (with batteries), AC cord, pedestal, two cable clamper, and antenna adapter.

Customer Reviews

Good but poor service
We bought this plasma TV back in November 2007 through Amazon. Delivery was as advertized, Amazon kept us updated, the plasma TV was delivered on time. The TV is great, very crisp image, good colors, but I would not buy it again. It broke after only 8 months (July 2008). To add to this desapointment, I found Panasonic warranty service very poor. It took them 11 days from the original call just to make a decision on the repair and ship the part to the service company. And this is with us pushing.

When I asked the customer service department how much longer it would take to get it back, I was told "the time for the service company to do the repair". Thanks! Certainly no over-promessing here. After I explained this was not a satisfactory answer, I was told 1 days for delivery and typically another 3 days for the repair... so best case, considering they do not count weekends, this will mean 17 days from the original call, and, again, this is with us pushing.

Now granted this is just a TV, it is not as if we cannot live without it, but frankly, who needs the aggravation?

The best I've seen.
I've had this wonderful plasma TV for almost 10 months now without any of the aforementioned problems that other reviewers are seeing. I will say that this TV has the best display I've come across. To be honest with you, the video quality will spoil you on other HDTVs as you "expect" them to be as good, but they are just not. Couple this with a DirecTV HD/DVR and you'll just get unBELIEVABLE resolution. The sound is quite remarkable also, especially when using a high quality HDMI cable. I couldn't be more pleased - got it for under $1500, including shipping. You'll have multiple ways to configure the audio/video/picture to your liking - I fell in love with this set when I was watching College Gameday on ESPN & actually noticed a small bit of dirt on their camera lens... it's that good. No lag, no B.S., no grainy images, great refresh rate. A+ completely, without reservations.

TV only lasted about 5 months
My husband and I were thrilled with this TV having owned another Panasonic Viera for our bedroom which has proven quite a gem! After Best Buy couldn't fix the TV we had originally purchased from them we were told to pick out another and chose this Panasonic model. I guess the aggravating part is, the TV has been off all night and today..my husband went to turn it on and have gotten the dreaded flashing 7 lights and that's all she wrote. I'm thankful we were smart enough to get another extended warranty "just in case" but MORE thankful that Panasonic's Conceirge service will be sending repair out on Wednesday. I'm not so happy about seeing this problem has continued and I'm leery that this TV will needs repairs over and over. I mean, geez...a "not so cheap" TV has took a dive in 5 months????????? Our granddaughter's small Sylvania from BJ's that plays all day long has outlasted both these Plasma's...go figure???Panasonic TH 42PZ700 - 42" VIERA plasma TV - widescreen - 1080p (FullHD) - HD ready