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MSRP $1,200.00
Release date January, 2009
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Details
VIDEO
- Screen Size: 46" Class (46.0" diagonal)
- Display Resolution: 1080p
- Contrast Ratio (Dynamic): Infinite Black/Over 2,000,000:1
- Contrast Ratio (Native): 30,000:1
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Native Resolution (Number of Pixels): 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
- Pixel Pitch (H x V): 0.531 x 0.531 mm
- Moving Picture Resolution: 900 lines or more
- Shades of Gradation: 5,120 equivalent
- Aspect Control: Normal, Just, Zoom, Full, H-fill
- Panel: G12 Progressive HD Plasma Display Panel
- Progressive Scan
- 24p Playback(2:3)
- Deep Color
- Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
- Motion Pattern Noise Reduction
AUDIO
- Speakers: Full-range x 2 (L, R)
- Number of Speakers: 2
- Audio Output: 20 W ( 10% THD ) (6 ohms, 150 Hz - 16 kHz)
- Surround Sound
INPUTS & JACKS
- Integrated ATSC Tuner
- SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible, JPEG playback)
- HDMI Input: 3 (1 side)
- Analog Audio Input (for HDMI)
- Composite Video Input: 2 (1 side)
- S-Video Input: 1
- Audio Input (for Video): 2 (1 side)
- Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR): 2
- Audio Input (for Component Video): 2
- Digital Audio Output: 1
CONVENIENCE
- VIERA Link
- VIERA Tools
- Pixel Orbiter (Anti-Image Retention)
- Menu Languages: English/Spanish/French
- V-Chip Program Lockout
- Built-In Closed Caption Decoder
- Timers
- Video Input Label
- Video Picture Memory
- Remote Control: IR
GENERAL
- Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60Hz
- Rated Power Consumption: 332 W
- Standby Power Consumption : 0.3 W
- On Mode Average Power Consumption: 170 W
- Energy Star
- Receiving System: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
- Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
- Safety Standard: UL6500/C-UL
- Optional Wall-mounting Bracket: TY-WK4P1RW
SPECIFICATIONS
- Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand: 30.6" x 44.6" x 15.3"
- Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand: 28.5" x 44.6" x 4.2"
- Weight (lbs.) w/Stand: 68.4 lbs
- Weight (lbs.) without Stand: 64.0 lbs
- Carton Dimensions: 32.8" x 49.5" x 11.2"
- HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p)
- EDTV Display Capability (480p)
- Gross Weight [lbs (kg)]: 83.8 lbs. (38.0 kg)
- 600 Hz Sub-field Drive
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Competitors
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Pros
- great picture quality, quality blacks, contrast, colours
- swivel stand
- attractive aesthetic
Cons
- 60Hz - slower refresh than higher end TVs at 120Hz or 240Hz, noticeable stuttering on 24p content
- no additional media functionality
- 3 x HDMI
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Reviews
November 4, 2009
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reviewer
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- affordable price
- good size
- all the positive aspects of plasma technology - high contrast, quality blacks, etc..
- well known manufacturer of quality TVs
Cons
- not as good a value as the S1 series (1080 lines of moving resolution, NeoPDP panel)
- only 900 lines of moving resolution
- all the negative aspects of plasma technology - high glare, burn in, etc..
- uses last generation panels - not NeoPDP
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November 10, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- affordable price
- good size
- all the positive aspects of plasma technology - high contrast, quality blacks, etc..
- well known manufacturer of quality TVs
Cons
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Pros
- affordable price
- good size
- all the positive aspects of plasma technology - high contrast, quality blacks, etc..
- well known manufacturer of quality TVs
Cons
- not as good a value as the S1 series (1080 lines of moving resolution, NeoPDP panel)
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TC, P, 46, U, 1, TCP, P46, 46U, U1, TCP46, P46U, 46U1, TCP46U, P46U1, TCP46U1
