Please Support our Sponsors:

Panasonic Plasma TV Specifications

Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P Plasma TV

  using our recommended reseller finder.

The Panasonic Plasma TH-42PD25U/P features a high contrast ratio of 3000:1, making for a super bright, razor-sharp picture. With 853 x 480 native resolution, the Panasonic TH42PX25U/P is an Enhanced Definition Television (EDTV) unit, and includes an integrated ATSC/QAM tuner for receiving DTV broadcasts. The new Panasonic-pioneered CableCARD feature allows you to receive digital cable television without a bulky, separate set-top box.

Plasma Display Specifications
Screen Size	42" diagonal
Screen Aspect	16:9
Contrast Ratio	4000:1
Brightness	400cd/m2
Pixel Pitch	1.08 mm x 1.08 mm
hSync	[not published]
vSync	[not published]
Color System	NTSC
Data Signals	VGA, SVGA, XGA
TV Scan Lines	480i, 480p
Input Terminals
Composite Video	3 (RCA)
S-Video	3 (4-pin mini DIN)
Component Video	2 (RCA x 3)
VGA RGB Signal	1 (15-pin mini d-Sub)
HDMI Interface	1
Stereo Audio In	5 (RCA L/R)
PC Audio In	1 (mini stereo plug)
Output Terminals
Plasma Monitor Accessories
Audio Amplifier	8W x 2
Speakers	Built In Speakers
Mounting Options	Table Stand Included
Also Included: 16-Watt Stereo Speaker System Built In Includes NSTC and ATSC TV tuners Panasonic Pedestal Stand IR Remote Control User's Manual
Dimensions and General Specs.
Power Supply	100-120V @ 50-60Hz
Power Consumption	[not published]
Dimensions	46" x 25.9" x 3.5"
Weight	77.20 lbs.
FCC Class	FCC Class B, Home Use

Key Features of the Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P 42" Plasma Monitor

• Built-in NTSC and ATSC Tuners and 16-Watt Stereo Speakers
• Lightweight, Ultra-Thin Design with sleek pedestal stand
• 42" Diagonal Screen Size
• 2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture with Split-Screen Display, Scalable P-I-P Image Size
• Motion-Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
• BBE® ViVA High-Definition 3D Sound
• Artificial Intelligence Picture and Sound
• HDMI Digital Interface
• EDTV (480p) Display Capability
• 853 x 480 Pixel Display
• 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
• Anti-Reflective Screen Coating
• Wide Viewing Angle (160º)
• Progressive Processing
• 1,070 Million Display Colors
• 4000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 16W (8W x 2) Audio Output
• Component Video Inputs, S Video Input
• HDMI Digital Input
• Remote Control Included

Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P Plasma TV

The Panasonic Plasma TH-42PD25U/P features a high contrast ratio of 3000:1, making for a super bright, razor-sharp picture. With 853 x 480 native resolution, the Panasonic TH42PX25U/P is an Enhanced Definition Television (EDTV) unit, and includes an integrated ATSC/QAM tuner for receiving DTV broadcasts. The new Panasonic-pioneered CableCARD feature allows you to receive digital cable television without a bulky, separate set-top box.

Panasonic Plasma Technology

Motion-Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter*
Foremost among the 2003 Panasonic plasma displays' technical advancements is the motion adaptive 3-D Y/C digital comb filter. This filter simultaneously examines three successive scan lines, performing field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the color information from black and white. The filter works to minimize both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl. Displays bright colors and action scenes with incredible clarity by minimizing the "color rainbow effect" in closely spaced patterns, compensating for the motion that occurs between fields.

Progressive Processing
Progressive Scan displays a full frame of video in 1/60th of a second by de-interlacing the incoming video signal and progressively scanning the image. With it, you generally don't see the horizontal scan lines that are often visible in ordinary television images.

EDTV (480p) Display Capability
This Plasma TV enables you to view high-definition or enhanced-definition TV programming in the 480p signal format. A DTV signal must be present in your area and the set-top box must be tuned to the proper channel. An external over-the-air antenna may be required.

Cable CARD Technology
The Cable CARD feature of the Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P lets you connect directly to your Cable CARD-compliant cable TV system without the need for the standard bulky cable box. Check with your cable provider for compatibility.

Convenience Features

Built-in NTSC Tuner and Speaker System
The Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P is the first Panasonic plasma set that requires no add-ons to enjoy NTSC or ATSC television viewing. The TH-42PD25U/P includes built-in NTSC tuners and 5 bass reflex type speakers. The fact that Panasonic was able to add a built-in tuner and speakers while retaining the unique plasma look and style is particularly noteworthy.

Dual-Tuner Picture-in-Picture with Split-Screen Display
Lets you view two programs at once by dividing the screen.

Scalable P-I-P Image Size
Lets you choose the size of the picture-in-picture window from as small as 1/16 to as large as 1/4 of the main picture.

Anti-Reflective Screen Coating

Wide Viewing Angle (160º)
This Plasma TV's cinema-like 16:9 screens boast a wide 160º viewing angle, creating a distortion-free picture that can be enjoyed by everyone in the room, regardless of their position.

Trilingual On-Screen Display
Display the on-screen menus and setting in English, Spanish or French.

V-Chip Program Lock Out Allows you to program the television to block out specific TV channels.

Built-in 16W (8W x 2) Stereo Speakers

Audio System Features

BBE® ViVA High-Definition 3D Sound
BBE High-Definition sound provides true linear phase correction and dynamic amplitude compensation, improving speech intelligibility and the dynamic range of musical passages, giving music a realistic, 'live' presence. No other audio processor brings natural clarity and crisp definition to the spoken work like BBE can. With BBE, the spoken word can be heard clearly and easily, and at lower volume levels.

BBE ViVA is a new High Definition 3D Sound technology which integrates a 3D enhancement effect with BBE High Definition Sound. BBE ViVA creates an authentic and exciting 3D sound effect from stereo speakers while preserving the clarity, definition, presence and texture for which BBE High Definition Sound is noted. An important feature of BBE ViVA is its ability to maintain proper sound stage imaging. Ordinary 3D sound effects often tear the stereo image down the middle, resulting in centrally staged audio material, such as dialogue, becoming fuzzy or even disappearing. BBE ViVA is different because it maintains crystal clarity for solo vocals and movie dialogue.

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.

AI Picture and Sound
The Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P boasts AI (Artificial Intelligence) Picture and Sound. AI Picture continuously monitors signal conditions to maintain high contrast in the picture, and can even darken areas when necessary without affecting overall black level or brightness. AI Sound controls volume level automatically to prevent jarring variations in volume from different channels or programming.

Terminals and Connections

Enhanced "Jack Pack"
The TH-42PD25U/P features an enhanced "jack pack" including: one front and two rear A/V inputs; one front and two rear S-Video inputs; and two rear component inputs and an HDMI interface.

HDMI Input
The Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P display features HDMI input. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, and A/V receiver and an audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television (DTV). HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

Component Video Inputs - 2 Back
Provide outstanding resolution and color accuracy for video images, and can accept either progressive or interlaced signals from a variety of sources including DVD players and DTV set-top receivers/ decoders. The three-wire connection is comprised of the luminance signal (Y) and two color difference signals, R-Y (PR) and B-Y (PB).

S Video Input Jacks - 1 Front and 2 Back
Allows you to connect a DBS (digital broadcast satellite), DVD player, or other video source directly to the luminance and chrominance circuits of the TV set. By keeping color and luminance information separate, cross-color interference is virtually eliminated from the picture.

SD Memory Card Slot
The TH-42PD25U/P features an SD Memory Card slot. Images from a digital still camera or digital video camera stored on the card can be viewed on the large screen, allowing users to enjoy slide shows without needing extra connection cables or other equipment.

PC Card Slot
By putting a memory card from a digital still camera into a PC card adapter, and then placing it in the TH-42PD25U/P's PC card slot, you can view JPEG images on your TV. Compatible Memory Cards include: Standard SD Memory Card, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, MultimediaCard and Smart Media.

  using our recommended reseller finder.

  Return to the Plasma TV model index page

Plasma TV Buying Guide Home How To Buy A Plasma TV in 10 Easy Steps How To Buy A LCD Television in 8 easy steps

Visit other Premier Sites from the Buying Guide Network
Plasma TV Buying Guide	DLP TV Review	LCD TV Buying Guide