Panasonic TH-50PZ700U 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 49.9 x 5.5 x 33.5 inches ; 105.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 148 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000QDBYII
• Item model number: TH-50PZ700U
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,638 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description The Panasonic TH-50PZ700U 1080p Plasma HDTV sports an impressive 50-inch plasma screen with 1080p resolution for a wonderful viewing experience. It will feel right at home as the centerpiece of a home theater setup.

An Understated Beauty
The TH-50PZ700U 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-50PZ700U has connections for all your home theater components. View larger.

Outstanding Performance
The TH-50PZ700U 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-50PZ700U will upconvert any signal you feed it and display it at 1080p.

Connections
On the back, the TH-50PZ700U 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-50PZ700U 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-50PZ700U is backed by a 1-year limited warranty for parts and labor.

What's in the Box
TH-50PZ700U plasma HDTV, remote control (with batteries), AC cord, pedestal, two cable clamper, and antenna adapter.

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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

136 of 136 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic TH-50PZ700U 50" 1080p Plasma - Just beautiful, September 21, 2007

By	Atul K. Gupta (Huntington Woods, Michgan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

We just bought this product a few weeks ago from Amazon for $2139 plus $199 shipping. Finally after weeks of comprehensive evaluation, and several returns we found the best 50" 1080p. We first got persuaded by a Best Buy sales person on the Samsung LN-T5263F 52" LCD - turned out the glass screen showed off too much glare from our windows. And the non-high-def channels were not that great. Plus it showed off too much snow on deep /dark colors(video noise). Then we tried the Toshiba Regza 52" LCD. While the glare was mostly gone, the noise (snow) was worse. So that went back too. Then we thought about the Sony 52" LCD - beautiful TV but it would not fit our space (too much frame width) and the blacks were just not black enough. So I came to the conclusion that even the 1080p LCDs were just not ready for my very particular video requirements. The black levels are just not there yet and the snow on large LCDs is still quite pronounced.

So I went back to Plasma. Evaluated the Samsung 1080p 50" vs. this Panasonic. Although very nice and bright, the Samsung showed more picture noise and the non-high def channels would show shadows. Then we saw the Panasonic and fell in love with that. I must say this is the best it gets today. And for $2139 bucks it is a steal compared to what you got for that 4 years ago. We also bought the latest Panasonic Blu-Ray player from Amazon. Just WOW WOW WOW. The picture on the 1080p and the uncompressed audio puts anything else to shame. We watched the latest James Bond movie in total amazement. As to the glare from the windows - we settled to darken the room with room darkening shades as opposed to losing out on brightness and contrast with LCDs. And the audio on the Panasonic when you use the HDMI cable is superb - much better than the Samsung.

Bottom line - if you really care about the picture and you are an early adopter like me - don't worry about ambient lighting. Fix that problem with room darkening shades instead of compromising with an LCD. The days of Plasma are definitely not over - they have become much better now at overall life and do not have any burn-in. And how many of us have time to watch TV during the daylight hours anyway to worry about that glare ?

Atul Gupta, Huntington Woods, Michigan

123 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will love this TV, June 28, 2007

By	Siva Kolappa (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Have had the 50PZ700U for one month now. Fantastic TV that delivers vibrant real life pictures when paired with HD programming. I watched Jay Leno's Tonight Show in HD and was blown away by the picture clarity and color reproduction. The built-in speakers deliver superb audio and I watch most shows without turning on my receiver.

I am a perfectionist for looks, picture clarity and an audiophile. I think the TV scores exceedingly well on all three grounds in my books. The look with the black piano finish is stunning. The remote is very user friendly and very comfy to hold.

The only thing buyers should consider is, plasma tv's in general are not good handlers of glare caused by light sources. This is becuase of their glossy screens. This is true for any plasma. The anti reflective coating in this TV is not very effective - I had to draw my blinds and curtains to watch glare free during the day. Again, this is an issue only of you have a window directly opposite to your TV. If glare is a challenge for you, go for an LCD TV. I also own a Samsung 40"LCD (Samsung-LNT4065F-1080p-LCD-HDTV) in our Dining room that has a lot of light coming in. It handles the glare with ease and delivers equally good picture quality.

I think this 50PZ700U TV was well worth the investment and I am extremely pleased with my purchase. If you are looking to buy a 50" plasma, this is your best bet on all counts!

59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb picture with HD sources, all round excellent TV., June 27, 2007

By	Mark E. Hardman "MH" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Got this 2 days ago, and had a chance to put it through it's paces with HD-DVD and Blu-ray (Sony BDP-S1) sources.

The picture, once set up correctly, is frankly amazing with both 1080P sources, and particularly impressive with the Blu-ray player.

I watched Black Snake Moan, a 5 star Blu-ray transfer, and it does look superb - looks like celluloid at a GOOD theatre. Definition is superb, and blacks are nice and dark, much better than previous Panasonics. This TV replaced last years 42" Panasonic model, and in comparison black levels and contrast have improved considerably.

Another surprise is the sound from the built-in speakers, not bad at all, with reasonable bass, and it will play quite loudly. Now I only switch on the seperate surround system for movies, whereas before I'd turn it on for most programs and DVD based TV shows.

The only trouble is that now you can see the variance in HD-DVD and Blu-ray transfers, not a criticism of the TV at all, its just that it has very high definition which can show up less-than-perfect sources.