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Home > TV & Video > Televisions (TV) > Plasma TV > Panasonic TH-50PX80U

Panasonic VIERA 50" Plasma Flat Panel HDTV In Black - TH-50PX80U

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Panasonic VIERA 50" Plasma Flat Panel HDTV In Black - TH50PX80U/ 720p Display/ 1366 x 768 Native Resolution/ Color Purity Optimizer/ Surround Sound/ Anti-Reflective Filter/ VIERA Link HDAVI Control/ Built-In NTSC/ATSC/QAM Tuners/ 3 HDMI Inputs/ Built-In GalleryPlayer Capable/ SD Card Memory Slot/ Pedestal Stand Included/ Black Finish

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Panasonic VIERA 50" Plasma Flat Panel HDTV In Black, Model TH50PX80U

50" Class (49.9" Diagonal) Widescreen VIERA Plasma 720p HDTV with New Anti-Reflective Filter, Deep Color Technology, Game Mode, Built-In SD Card Slot/GalleryPlayer® Ready to View, 3 HDMI Inputs and VIERA Link® HDAVI Control

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Specifications
Diagonal Screen Size	50" Class (49.9" diagonal)
Display Resolution	720p
Contrast Ratio	Native: 15000:1 Dynamic: 1000000:1
Compatible Signal Formats	1080p/1080i/720p/480p
Aspect Ratio	16:9 (Widescreen)
Shades of Gradation	4,096
Pixel Pitch (H x V)	0.81 x 0.81 mm
Panel Type	G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel
Aspect Control for TV/AV Modes	4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels)	1,049,088 (1,366 x 768)
Moving Picture Resolution	720 lines or more
Progressive Scan	Yes
Video Noise Reduction	Yes
Digital Comb Filter	Motion Adaptive 3D-Y/C
Color Purity Optimizer (3D Color Management)	Yes
Sub-Pixel Controller	Yes
Motion Pattern Noise Reduction	Yes
Digital Cinema Reality	Yes
480 Hz Sub-field Drive	Yes
24p Playback(2:3)	Yes
Deep Color	Yes
x.v.Color	Yes
Audio
Speakers	Full-range x 2 (L,R)
Number of Speakers	2
Audio Ouput	20W (10% THD) (8 ohms, 70Hz-17kHz)
Surround Sound	Yes
Inputs / Outputs
Tuners	Integrated ATSC
Photo Viewer	Yes
SD Card Slot	Yes
HDMI Input	3 (1 front)
Analog Audio Input (for HDMI)	2
Composite Video Input	2 (1 front)
S-Video Input	2 (1 front)
Audio Input (for Video)	2 (1 front)
Component Video Input [Y, PB(CB), PR(CR)]	2
Audio Input (for Component Video)	2
Composite Video Output	1
Audio Output	1
Digital Audio Out	1
Convenience
VIERA Link	Yes
Game Mode	Yes
Pixel Shifter (Anti-Image Retention)	Yes
Video Picture Memory	Yes
On-Screen Display Languages	English/Spanish/French
V-Chip Program Lockout	Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder	Yes
Timers - Sleep/On/Off	Sleep (Off only)
Video Input Labeling	Yes
General
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	497 W
Safety Standard	UL6500/C-UL
Receiving System	ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Operating Temperature	32°F - 104°F
Pedestal Stand	Included (TBLX0037)
Remote Control	Included
Approximate Dimensions (H x W x D)
Including Pedestal Stand	33.1" x 47.6" x 15.2"
TV Set only	31.1" x 47.6" x 3.7"
Approximate Weight
Unit	Including Pedestal: 82.7 lbs
Unit	TV Set Only: 76.8 lbs
Shipping	101.5 lbs
Warranty Information
Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer):	1 Year Parts and Labor

Footnotes:

Allows display of JPEG still images that are compliant with DCF specifications.
For models with built-in ATSC/QAM/CableCARD: Optional external over-the-air antenna may be required for ATSC reception. Contact your local cable company for information regarding the availability and costs of CableCARD-related services.
For models without built-in HDTV tuners: Optional HDTV 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 network DTV signal unchanged, an optional HDTV set-top receiver can decode and tune the program. However, FCC must-carry regulations for cable DTV pass-through have not been finalized.

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Television Type	Plasma
Screen Size	50"
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio	1000000:1
Static Contrast Ratio	15000:1
Sound System	Surround Sound
Number of Speakers	2
HDMI Input	No
PC Connection	No
Built-in-Tuner	Yes
Input Connectors	Component (Y/Pb/Pr) 1
Width	47.6
Height	33.1
Depth	15.2

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Product Review Summary

5.0 (based on 11 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Fast Setup (11)
Attractive Design (10)
Great Picture (10)
Simple Controls (10)

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5.0

GREAT TV

Reviewed by abt buyer (Enthusiast) from hp illinois on Nov 17, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Great tv but not so great if you like good bass also its not good with video games if you have a kid that likes to play for hours if there is something in the game that does not move the shape could melt into the screen after the tv is off and you have to wait til it goes away.

Pros:	Fast Setup, Reduced Glare, Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Good Resolution, Good Connection Options, Bright Image
Best Uses:	Home, Movies

3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

I would buy another one!

Reviewed by XSHADOWX (Enthusiast) from HP on Oct 31, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

nice picture great tv cant beat the price for the size! fast [...] and set up very happy!

Best Uses:	Home
Pros:	Simple Controls, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Great Picture

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5.0

Beautiful picture-I am very happy

Reviewed by Elmhurst Steve (Technically Challenged, Glad I had ABT set it up) from Elmhurst, Illinois on Sep 05, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Great for Sports and Movie viewing.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Great Picture, Fast Setup
Best Uses:	Home, Video, Movies

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5.0

Big & Beautiful

Reviewed by Nita the shopper (Technically Challenged, Glad I had ABT set it up) from Yucaipa, California on Aug 27, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This is the first flat screen I have purchased and I must say im in love with it 50 inches of beauty.

Pros:	Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Great Picture
Best Uses:	Movies, Home

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

The 50 inch Panasonic is a great unit.

Reviewed by Chick (Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy) from Chicago on Jul 18, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Excellent picture quality even in well lit room

Pros:	Great Picture, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Simple Controls
Best Uses:	Movies, Home

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Awesome TV

Reviewed by samijubal (Gearhead) from Ogden, UT on Jul 16, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Incredible picture quality. Simple setup. A pretty good selection of picture settings should make the TV suitable for any environment. I would have liked a CC key on the remote instead of having to go into the menu to turn the CC on.

Best Uses:	Movies
Pros:	Simple Controls, Fast Setup, Great Picture

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Great television!!

Reviewed by G-Man (Tech Savvy) from Mt. Juliet, TN on Apr 02, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

I have only had this television a couple of weeks, but I am extremely pleased. This is my first large flat-panel, so at 50" it seems like I have acres of screen. Setup was very simple. I've got it hooked up to Onkyo's HT908 7.1 home theatre system with a Dish Network HD-DVR, using HDMI cables all the way. Picture quality is incredibly bright and saturated. The blacks are inky rich. HD and DVD is razor-sharp. Don't overspend on 1080p...your eyes can't see the difference on 50" or less anyway. Buy this television!

Pros:	Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Fast Setup, Great Picture
Best Uses:	Home, Movies

2 of 4 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Best Bang for the Buck Today!

Reviewed by Nick (Tech Savvy) from Seattle on Mar 31, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

The new 2008 Plasmas from Panasonic are outstanding. They resolve pretty much all downsides customers could think of: reflection (they are anti reflective), upscaling (regular signal is turned into HD), anti burn-in with pixel orbiting, long lifespan (30 years @ 8hrs per day) and awesome image quality. 1366x768 is just fine, I went to many stores to see the difference between 720p and 1080p, read online reviews, the truth is there is no difference. It's all about getting the right signal in, and getting high quality cables. On the downside, I only wish the TV was lighter and consumed less power but it's no big deal for a set that size.

Pros:	Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Great Picture, Fast Setup
Best Uses:	Video, Upscaling nonHD to HD, Movies, Home

2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.

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4.0

Stunning right out of the box

Reviewed by P40whk (Tech Savvy) from Cincinnati Ohio on Mar 29, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This TV looks great right out of the box and works well with my other Panasonic equipment. The manuals can be a little confusing as they don't go into great detail about advanced set up or what the picture modes are best for. A little bit of experimentation and a home theater set up disc such as the Avia will have this TV looking better than what you see in the show room. Blue Ray movies are jaw dropping on this set especially if using an HDMI A/V receiver for your audio. I wish the remote were a little more robust and even though all of my Panasonic A/V equipment are Viera Link capable you still need to use all of the remotes. The built in speakers are just adequate but if you're upgrading to a TV this nice most people will run their audio through an A/V receiver. I would have given this TV 5 stars if the manual were a bit better and Panasonic customer support were more knowledgeable (I called with set up questions and I felt like I was educating them).

Pros:	Fast Setup, Great Picture, Attractive Design
Best Uses:	Home, Movies, Great for PS3, Video
Cons:	Manual can be confusing, Need 2 people to uncrate

3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

Great Plasma

Reviewed by Mr. Happy (Tech Savvy) from Mountain Home, TX on Mar 25, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

This tv has an amazing picture and it seems impossible to burn in. After about 50 hours, I played video games on it all week and no burn in what so ever. The anti-reflective coating works great. There is a black level (dark and light) function. I used this with other adjustments and it really helps the blacks look black.

Pros:	Great Picture, Simple Controls, Fast Setup, Attractive Design
Cons:	No HDMI Cables

3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.

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5.0

"Underpriced!!"

Reviewed by Sal (Practical) from Barrington Illinois on Mar 08, 2008

BOTTOM LINE Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

We bought this plasma while looking for a dryer. We can't get away from the darn thing. Movie after movie, HD tv channel after another. The picture is awesome. Clear picture and sound.I did a lot of research on all kinds of Plasma TVs and realized that if you stick to the basics features like stereo, zoom in/out, very good contrast, then you will have the same picture as the [$]sets. And 720p vs 1080 - you will never see the difference unless you put your eyeball upto the screen. As for LCD vs Plasma, LCD is too slow for action movies or sports - faces blurr and may bother you after an hour or so. This television is underprised, but hey, go for it!