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Panasonic TH-42XVS30 Plasma TV Review
This Panasonic TH-42XVS30 Onyx Plasma TV comes with a TU-PT700U Digital Media reciever included so you can take full advantage of all this great panel has to offer. Panasonic plasma HDTVs like the Panasonic TH-42XVS30, with CableCARD slots can accept a small card that allows you to receive standard definition and high definition digital broadcasts. No bulky set-top cable boxperfect for a wall-mounted plasma TV. Contact your cable company to find out if they offer this service in your area. Sports, movies, and original network programming are all available in high definition from many local broadcasters. Receive and view local over-the-air broadcasts on this plasma in stunning HDTV clarity using the built-in HDTV tuner2. If your cable company passes through HDTV broadcasts from local broadcasters, you can decode and tune those as well. If you have even a moderately complicated home theater setup, you probably have a pile of tangled cables on the floor behind it. Imagine replacing all those cables with a single cable that carries both digital video and audio at the same time. With the new HDMI standard used by the Panasonic TH-42XVS30, that's exactly what you get. The HDMI connector on this TV accepts high-quality digital video and audio via the same thin cable, allowing you to run one cable from the source to the TV.
The best images you can ever view on a Panasonic plasma don't have anything to do with HDTV. Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumixฎ digital camera on a Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot. 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. This widescreen TV features a width-to-height ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. View HDTV broadcasts and widescreen DVDs the way they were meant to be seen. HDTV broadcasts and DVDs offer more detail and better color than analog broadcasts, and it takes a high-resolution display to deliver all that picture information. The high pixel count of this plasma display provides fine detail for outstanding HDTV reproduction. More pixels also translate into less stair-stepping artifacts; curved and diagonal edges look smooth and natural. So what Features Does the Panasonic TH-42XVS30 have? 42-inch HD-ready plasma TV measures 42.6 x 25.4 x 3.6 inches (W x H x D) With ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuners and included Digital Media Receiver and SD Card SLot 1024 x 768-pixel resoltuion, 3000:1 Contrast Ratio Picture in a Picture functionality, and split screen viewing capable Connections: 1 HDMI; 2 S-Video, 2 Componant Video; Cable Card Slot Model: TH-42XVS30 Item Package Quantity: 1 Display Technology: Plasma (PDP) Display Size: 42 inches Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9 HDTV Compatible: Y Multi Channel Preview: Split screen viewing Picture-in-picture (PIP) Audio Output Mode: Stereo Surround Sound Effects: BBE ViVA HD3D Speakers Included: 2 speakers DVD Type: None Width: 42.6 inches Depth: 3.6 inches Height: 25.4 inches Weight: 76.1 pounds
ConclusionThe realism of a TV's image is strongly linked to its contrast ratio, and this Panasonic TH-42XVS30 plasma features a high contrast ratio of up to 3000: 1. Such a wide range from black to white means great depth and dimensionality with vibrant colors. Deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites allow the plasmas to render bright scenes with vivid realism.Sports, movies, and original network programming are all available in high definition from many local broadcasters. Receive and view local over-the-air broadcasts on this plasma in stunning HDTV clarity using the built-in HDTV tuner. If your cable company passes through HDTV broadcasts from local broadcasters, you can decode and tune those as well.Best DVD Recorder Reviews Rating9/10Get the latest price for the Panasonic TH-42XVS30Panasonic TH-42XVS30 Plasma TV Review
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