Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 43 x 5.4 x 27.2 inches ; 88.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 123 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: B000QI1R94
• Item model number: TH-42PZ700U
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #34,995 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

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

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

94 of 100 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbeatable...., October 15, 2007

By	Benjamin David "davios" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

This TV has the best picture of any TV I have ever seen.
I build homes for multi-millionaires and I have seen some incredible
TV's, theater rooms, with $50K audio systems wired in; and I have never
seen a TV with a better picture.
I bought this TV within a week of Consumer Reports rating it as the best
picture they had ever tested, and I was still surprised at how breathtaking the picture was.
You cannot overrate this TV and its capabilities to deliver a picture like none you've seen before.
I do implore you, however, to invest in a blu-ray DVD player and a high quality HDMI cable for the full effect. The picture, when playing a blu-ray DVD on the new Panasonic blu-ray DVD player, along with a high quality HDMI cable (Panasonic makes maybe the best available for only $25)
is unbelievable. The definition is so amazing that your opinions of beautiful big screen actresses may come back down to earth after seeing the the blemishes in their complexion that you never would have seen on a
regular TV.
This TV is the pinnacle. There is no TV better.

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent TV, September 28, 2007

By	Miles T. Birmingham "hank" (henderson, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

For myself, it came down to a few important items. First, LCD was not going to be adequate given the problems with watching highspeed programs like sports or action movies. Secondly, I needed a screen that was capable of producing an excellent picture both in HD and on non-HD. Finaly I wanted to buy from a corporation that had an outstanding reputation and produced excellent products. With that said, this plasma television has been all of this and more. I am extremely impressed by this product. The picture is outstanding on non-HD, and it is exceptional on HD. I have a PS3 and the 1080p picture is surreal. The clarity of the picture and the sound is excellent and I would recommend this product to anyone who is looking for an new flat-pannel television. Being the only 42in 1080p plasma on the market singles this product out, but after owning the item and observing it's capabilities, it definetely lives up to it's hype.

56 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic TH-42PZ700U, September 9, 2007

By	brudemi - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic TH-42PZ700U 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)

This is an amazing TV. After alot of research and waiting for prices to come down, I chose this TV and have not regretted my decision at all. The TV is so clear. I have been watching the U.S.Open tennis (using hi-def cable box)for the last two weeks in hi-def and it is awesome. The TV is very easy to set up. I do not have a hi-def DVD player but I do have an unconverting DVD player and movies on here are great. I am sure they would even be better with a hi-def DVD player. I am also very happy with the speakers on this TV. Generally I recommened using a separate surround sound speaker system which of course will be even better. The speakers in the TV are very good for someone who isn't a serious audiophile. Overall I highly recommend this TV.