The Plasma PT-42PD1-P has an ultra-thin design and is digital ready, for full compatibility with SDTV formats. Its practically unheard-of measurements make our Plasma TV very well worth looking at. With a large 42" diagonal screen that's a skinny 3.5" deep, the PT-42PD1-P weighs in at a mere 73 pounds. You'll also appreciate a 16:9 aspect ratio with 16.77 million display colors and a wide 160° viewing angle. Panasonic Plasma TV is a real work of art—and it can actually be hung on a wall! VIDEO FEATURES: How Plasma Works Plasma technology owes a debt to the fluorescent lamp. Two glass panels, only 0.1mm apart, each with its own electrodes, make up the plasma display. Gas is injected between the panels, and becomes charged when voltage is applied to the electrodes. This "plasma phenomenon" generates ultraviolet rays which strike the red, green and blue phosphors, to create the image you see. Ultra-thin Design The PT-42PD1-P offers a large 42" diagonal screen that's only 3.5" deep, and weighs in at a super-lightweight 73 lbs. That's just a fraction of the depth and weight of a standard CRT television! It can even be hung on a wall to save space. To help you display your plasma monitor, a pedestal stand is included. For further installation options, we offer an optional floor stand, angled wall-hanging bracket and detachable stereo speakers. Digital Ready The PT-42PD1-P is digital-ready, so you'll be able to enjoy all the rich colors, outstanding picture quality, and CD-quality sound of SDTV broadcasts1, when connected to an optional set top box decoder (such as the TU-HDS20). If your cable company "passes through" a network DTV signal unchanged, your set top box can decode and tune the program2. 1 In order to view SDTV programming, your TV must be connected to a DTV set-top box tuned to the proper channel and switched to DTV mode. A DTV signal must be present in your area. In addition, an external over-the-air antenna may be required. 2 Standards for cable connectivity have not been finalized. 16:9 Aspect Ratio Today's conventional NTSC TV signals are transmitted with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (the squarish TV picture you are accustomed to). All HDTV and some SDTV signals will be transmitted with an aspect ratio of 16:9 (wide-screen format—like a movie theater screen). HDTV broadcasts are delivered in the exciting, new 16:9 wide-screen format, the same aspect ratio in which movies are made. The screen of the PT-42PD1-P is wider than a conventional TV screen, so it can accommodate this wide-screen format. You'll finally be able to see movies as the director intended—in the comfort of your own home. You'll also get a wider view of sporting events, just as though you were there in person. Note: conventional 4:3 aspect ratio pictures can still be viewed on the wider screen—these pictures are digitally "stretched" to fill the screen. Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR) Component video input consists of the luminance signal (Y) and two separate chrominance signals (PB and PR) combined. They produce outstanding resolution and color accuracy in video images. With component video input, the PT-42PD1-P can accept either progressive or interlaced signals from a variety of sources. This model can accept a DVD player, or an optional set-top decoder box (such as the TU-HDS20), for top-of-the-line home entertainment. S-video Input S-video input jacks let you connect a digital broadcast satellite (DBS) or DVD player directly to the luminance and chrominance circuits of your Plasma TV set. Cross-color interference is virtually eliminated by this method of connection, since color and luminance information is kept separate. Computer VGA Input Jacks Computer VGA input jacks are located in the front and rear of the unit. Hook up your laptop to the front inputs, while your desktop occupies the rear input. Switching from front to rear inputs is easily accomplished through the on-screen menu system. CONVENIENCE FEATURES On-Screen Menu System With Remote Control It's easy to search through stations and make adjustments to your Plasma TV. Our convenient on-screen menu system shows you many television operations, which you can easily select using the included remote control.
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