Panasonic Vierra TH46PZ80U 46'' 1080p PLASMA TV

The 46" Panasonic TH-46PZ80U starts with a state-of-the-art 1080p plasma panel that makes the most of today's best high-def sources. In addition to pinpoint clarity, a great picture needs outstanding contrast and black levels. The big news here is that by tightly controlling the light output of each plasma cell, Panasonic has increased the contrast ratio to a remarkable 20,000:1. And an all-new anti-reflective filter cuts down on distracting screen reflections of room lights.

Why 1080p matters
If you look at all of the high-definition programs available from broadcast, cable, and satellite TV sources, you'll find that most of them use the 1080i format — 1920 x 1080 pixels. The TH-46PZ80U's screen is a pixel-perfect match so you won't miss any details. By comparison, "720p" plasmas must downconvert 1080i signals, throwing away a significant amount of picture information. The downconverted image still looks crisp and clear, but there's definitely less fine detail.

46" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio)
built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required)
built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
1920 x 1080 pixels
20,000:1 contrast ratio (1,000,000:1 dynamic)
160°(H) x 160°(V) viewing angle
Sub Pixel Controller video processing
Deep Color and x.v.Color support
built-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)
remote control
VIERA Link simplifies remote control for compatible Panasonic components (HDMI-CEC)
picture settings memory for each video input
7 A/V inputs, including:
2 composite video (1 rear, 1 front)
2 S-video (1 rear, 1 front)
2 component video (accepts signals up to 1080i)
3 HDMI v1.3 (2 rear, 1 front) — accepts signals up to 1080p (60Hz, 24Hz)
RF input for antenna/cable signals
optical digital audio output for Dolby® Digital
front SD™ memory card slot for digital photo playback
Energy Star® compliant
detachable stand (stand "footprint" is 17-5/8"W x 12-3/4"D)
wall-mountable (bracket not included)
extra long-life panel (100,000 hours)
warranty: 1 year parts & labor — in-home service or pick-up for service