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Panasonic Plasma TV Specifications

Panasonic TH-42PX20U/P Plasma TV

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Plasma Display Specifications
Screen Size	42" diagonal
Screen Aspect	16:9
Contrast Ratio	3000:1
Brightness	400cd/m2
Pixel Pitch	0.90mm x 0.645mm
hSync	[not published]
vSync	[not published]
Color System	NTSC
Data Signals	VGA, SVGA, XGA
TV Scan Lines	480p, 720p, 1080i
Input Terminals
Composite Video	3 (RCA)
S-Video	3 (4-pin mini DIN)
Component Video	3 (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	26W in 5 channels
Speakers	Built In Speakers
Mounting Options	Table Stand Included
Also Included: Bass-Reflex Stereo Speakers with AI Sound Pedestal Stand Remote w/Batteries User's Manual
Dimensions and General Specs.
Power Supply	100-120V @ 50-60Hz
Power Consumption	0 Watts
Dimensions	44.9" x 29.8" x 3.9"
Weight	121.30 lbs.
FCC Class	FCC Class B, Home Use

Key Features of the Panasonic TH-42PX20U/P 42" Plasma Monitor

• Built-in NTSC Tuner and 5-Channel Speaker System
• Lightweight, Ultra-Thin Design with sleek pedestal stand
• 1280 x 768 pixel resolution
• HDTV 1080i compatability
• 42" Diagonal Screen Size
• Built-in NTSC Tuner and Speaker System
• 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
• 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
• Anti-Reflective Screen Coating
• Wide Viewing Angle (160º)
• Progressive Processing
• 1,070 Million Display Colors
• 3000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 24W Audio Output in 5 Surround Channels
• Component Video Inputs, S Video Input
• Remote Control Included

PanasonicTH-42PX20U/P Plasma TV

HDTV (1080i, 720p)/EDTV (480p) Display Capability
This Plasma TV enables you to view high-definition or enhanced-definition TV programming in the 1080i or 480p signal format. In order to do so, the TV must be connected via its digital component video inputs (Y, PR, PB) to a DTV set-top box and switched to DTV mode. 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. The Panasonic PT-TH42PX20U can also accept 720p signals from a PC input.

Note: Optional set-top receiver required to view DTV programming. Optional external over-the-air antenna may be required for ATSC reception. If your cable company "passes through" a DTV signal unchanged, an optional HDTV set-top receiver can decode and tune the program. However, standards for cable connectivity have not been finalized. Consequently, this product may not be compatible with your cable system.

3000:1 Contrast Ratio
A high contrast ratio provides deep blacks and bright whites. With an incredible contrast ratio of 3000:1, the TH-42PX20U-P delivers brilliant, razor-sharp images that appear almost three-dimensional.

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.

Enhanced "Jack Pack"
The TH-42PX20U-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.

Component Video Inputs - 1 Front and 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.

HDMI Input
The Panasonic PT-TH42PX20U 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.

SD Memory Card Slot
The PT-TH42PX20U 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 PT-TH42PX20U'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.

Built-in NTSC Tuner and Speaker System
The Panasonic PT-TH42PX20U is one of the first Panasonic plasma sets that require no add-ons to enjoy NTSC television viewing. The PT-TH42PX20U 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.

2-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.

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.

Lightweight, Ultra-Thin Design
High-resolution flat plasma panel light enough to hang on a wall. Allows you to open up space in your bedroom or living room.

16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
This widescreen TV has a width-to-height ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing you with cinema-style entertainment right in your own home. Moreover, it enables full-screen viewing of high-definition broadcasts and DVD videos, which are produced in 16:9 format.

Trilingual On-Screen Display
You have the option of viewing on-screen settings in English, Spanish or French.

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

ENERGY STAR® Compliant for Low Energy Consumption

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