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Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV | 
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| Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
List Price: $1,999.99
Buy Used: $950.00
You Save: $1049.99 (52%)
Used (2) from $950.00
Rating:  86 reviews
Sales Rank: 39408
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 42
Shipping Weight (lbs): 88.8
Dimensions (in): 43 x 5.4 x 27.2
MPN: TH-42PZ700U
Model: TH-42PZ700U
UPC: 037988241620
EAN: 0037988241620
ASIN: B000QI1R94
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1920 x 1080 Resolution | | • | 4096 Shades of gradation | | • | 2 HDMI Inputs | | • | Built-in SD Card Memory Slot | | • | GalleryPlayer Capable |
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Amazon.com Product Description
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.
Product Description
Panasonic, the leader in high definition and Plasma TV, shows an exciting new direction with its first Full High Definition 1080p 42" plasma television, further demonstrating its leadership in big screen Plasma entertainment. Today, the sports and high-definition movies that drive the demand for high-definition viewing, require blacker blacks, faster response time, and the millions of colors that Panasonic Plasma screens deliver. The TH-42PZ700U features an SD Memory Card slot with Photo Viewer that transforms the plasma into a digital photo gallery. By utilizing high definition images available for purchase from GalleryPlayer that are embedded on SD cards, the consumer has access to thousands of images ranging from art masterpieces to dazzling photographs. GalleryPlayer's content partners include National Geographic, MoMA, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The New York Times and Time-Life. Resolution - Full HD - 1920x1080 Colors - 29 Million Colors Aspect Ratio - 16 - 9 Features - Full HD 1080p Native Resolution Built-in NTSC/ATSC/QAM Tuners for Analog and Digital Broadcasts (Requires Antenna for over-the-air broadcasts) EZ-Sync HDAI Control /2 HDMI Inputs / Contrast-Ratio - 5000 - 1 1 Year Warranty
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 86
 beware June 30, 2010
soccerloco
Bought my viera 30 months ago and what a great picutre. I was so impressed picuture quality and everyone else that sees it. Unfortunately, these tv's have major problems. The first problem for no apparent reason when trying to turn on I got a blinking display lite that blinked 11 times. That meant $756 of repairs for a new power supply. Of course the set was out of warranty. Panasonic finally did the right thind and supplied the parts still cost me $256 which was 20% of the purhcase price. Now again I experience the blinking lite curse this time it is 7 times. I have yet to find out what the damages are this time. Given the time It might be better to buy a new TV.
So be careful if you buy panasonic great great picture big potential repair bills. Look online and you will see many many many people with the same problem.
 Best value on the market May 29, 2010
Gordon Rogers (Ft Myers Florida)
Certainly the best value TV on the market, sound rather average but not bad. Would have bought Pioneer with superior sound but not worth the extra money.
Mine died...twice March 13, 2010
R. Liddell (Seattle, WA USA)
On a lot of message boards you will see people saying that approximately 2% of Panasonic plasmas built in the timeframe this one was manufactured have fatal flaws. Take a look for yourself, though. Ever seen a consumer product with so many people complaining about it dying on them? I bought mine in December of 2007 and certainly wasn't disappointed with the picture or sound quality. Too bad Panasonic put some very defective pieces into their power board. Mine first died in September of 2009 but (luckily) was still under extended warranty under my AMEX card. An authorized Panasonic service company replaced the P-Board ($650), and less than five months later the tv is once again dead -- the 10 blinking lights of death. No way would I pay out of my own pocket to get it fixed again. What's the over/under on it dying again in just a few months? I'll never buy a Panasonic again...
 After two years, mine just broke as well February 1, 2010
Steven Lee (ny)
Bought this in Feb 2008 and worked fabulously until last week. Other than the amount of heat it put out, I felt that this was close to a top of the line plasma.
I used all of cnet's suggested settings depending on whether I was watching television (cable box attached via HDMI) or movies/playing games (60G PS3 attached via HDMI) and it performed well.
Last week the screen went red on startup, whether there were no inputs plugged in or not. With a signal from either the cable or PS3 the images were severly solarized red. I did my research, thought it might be one of the control panels or lvds cable (big difference in replacement price) and called panasonic. Since I'm off warranty and this is not a known problem, they directed me to authorized technicians.
So I called geek squad. Geek squad thought it might be the digital board, but of course over the phone it's impossible to give an accurate diagnosis. Estimated repair costs would be $500 at least and two visits.
The main problem with this for me is that even with the diagnosis, it's mostly a guess. Geek squad can swap out the board, but if that doesn't do it, you're paying for another part and another visit and (more importantly) more time I should be at work and not taking a day off to deal with this.
With that analysis, I went straight to best buy's website. They have a recycling program to pick up your old television and recycle it responsibly. Bought myself a samsung un40b6000 and told myself the smaller carbon footprint is worth the less than optimal viewing at an angle.
good while it lasts November 1, 2009
F. Celestina
though one pixel did die on my set about a year ago the picture quality is amazing...while it lasts. i just had it turn off on me after almost two years and now i find that it won't turn back on unless i spend 300 dollars to repair it.
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