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Panasonic TC-P42S2 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV | 
 enlarge | Brand: Panasonic
Category: CE
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New (37) Used (3) Refurbished (1) from $599.12
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Sales Rank: 1810
Media: Electronics
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Number Of Items: 1
Display Size: 42
Shipping Weight (lbs): 55.2
Dimensions (in): 40.6 x 12.1 x 27.8
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MPN: TC-P42S2
Model: TC-P42S2
UPC: 885170003118
EAN: 0885170003118
ASIN: B0036VO70Y
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1080 TV Line Moving Picture Resolution | | • | VIERA Image Viewer | | • | Clean touch bezel |
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Product Description
For the love of the game. VIERA S2 Series Plasma HDTVs are great for sports and cinema-quality movies. Our Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed image and remarkable brightness - all with lower power consumption.1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution - Clear Images in Every Scene
VIERA® S2 Series Plasma HDTVs feature 1080 lines of moving picture resolution. You enjoy clear, detailed images even in fast-moving scenes, with no blurring or afterimages. The NeoPDP technology's high-speed drive performance instantly generates a large electrical discharge and shortens the display time for each image frame to minimize afterimages. 600Hz Sub-field Drive* - Crisp, clear moving pictures
600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into dots. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects. *When using cinema mode. VIERA Image Viewer - Easy viewing of full-HD photos
It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD Memory Card into your VIERA HDTV to display photos a on the large screen. It's much more fun when you can view them on a large screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920x1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio. 1. Shoot - Shoot photos.
2. Insert - Insert the SD Memory Card.
3. View - Enjoy seeing your full-HD photos on the big screen. VIERA Link - Operation with a single remote
VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting compatible devices to each other by an HDMI cable. *VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync. Not all VIERA Link features ar
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Building on its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, Panasonic's 42-inch VIERA TC-P42S2 Plasma HDTV features a new panel with NeoPDP technologies that provide the best balance of black and white under brighter environments while also offering higher energy efficiency. The new NeoPDP Plasma panel also further reduces reflections and creates sharper pictures with higher contrast in brighter environments. This S2 series model provides 1080p resolution, full-time 1080 TV lines of moving picture resolution, and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity.  This and other models in the S2 line offer Panasonic's VIERA Image Viewer feature, which enables you to play slideshows of JPEG images stored on SD memory cards, as well as the VIERA Link feature for controlling a variety of compatible components--from Blu-ray Disc players to digital cameras--through a single remote. This model also includes Panasonic's Clean Touch Bezel, which resists fingerprints to help keep the surface clean. Adhering to Panasonic's commitment to the environment, this VIERA model--as well as all 2010 models--features improved power consumption and meets the new, more stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements. And you'll get a long Plasma panel life of up to 100,000 hours--more than 30 years of viewing when watched 8 hours a day--before the brightness of the panel decreases to half. | 
Panasonic's VIERA S2 series Plasma HDTV. | Key Features  | NeoPDP: By redesigning the Plasma panel's cell structure and developing an innovative new filter, Panasonic has tripled the luminous efficiency (compared to 2007 models) of its VIERA Plasma HDTVS--resulting in stunningly beautiful images while also reducing power consumption. |  | 1080 Moving Picture Resolution: With 1080 lines of moving picture resolution and integrated NeoPDP technology's high-speed drive performance, the display time for each image frame is shortened to minimize afterimages, making decisive calls in football matches and delicate motions in figure skating performances appear crystal clear. |  | 600Hz Sub-field Drive: 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology, which converts the motion in each scene into data. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects (see an illustration of 600Hz technology). | |  | VIERA Image Viewer: View full-HD images with the integrated SD card slot, enabling you to view JPEG photos captured from your digital camera or camcorder on the big screen. Navigate your images via an easy-to-use thumbnail display. |  | VIERA Link: Allows the interlinked operation of various AV devices--from DVD and Blu-ray Disc players to home theater sound systems to digital cameras and camcorders--using only the VIERA remote control by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable (see pop-up illustration). |  | Game Mode: With Game Mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What's more, VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works with the anti-image retention (wobbling) function, too.  | | Key Specifications - Series: S2
- Screen type: Plasma
- Screen size: 42 inches
- Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Contrast ratio: Native: 2,000,000:1
- Shades of gradation: 6,144 equivalent
- Receiving system: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
- HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
- EDTV display capability: 480p
- Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power; surround sound capabilities
- Image viewer: JPEG compatibility
- Aspect control: Normal, Just, Zoom, Full, H-fill
- Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK4P1RW
- Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French
- Energy Star qualified: Yes
| Connections - HDMI: 3 (1 side)
- Component (Y, PB, PR): 2; each with audio input
- Composite A/V: 2 (1 side); each with audio input
- Digital audio output: 1
Dimensions - TV with stand: 40.6 x 27.8 x 12.1 inches (WxHxD); 55.1 pounds
- TV without stand: 40.6 x 26.1 x 3.7 inches (WxHxD); 50.7 pounds
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| What's in the Box Panasonic S2 series Plasma HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions Panasonic 2010 VIERA Plasma and LCD Comparison | Series: | G25 Plasma | S2 Plasma | U2 Plasma | C2 Plasma | U22 LCD | X2 LCD | C22 LCD | | Models: | TC-P54G25 54"
TC-P50G25 50"
TC-P46G25 46"
TC-P42G25 42" | TC-P65S2 65"
TC-P58S2 58"
TC-P54S2 54"
TC-P50S2 50"
TC-P46S2 46"
TC-P42S2 42" | TC-P50U2 50"
TC-P42U2 42" | TC-P50C2 50"
TC-P46C2 46"
TC-P42C2 42" | TC-L42U22 42"
TC-L37U22 37"
TC-L32U22 32" | TC-L37X2 37"
TC-L32X2 32"
TC-L22X2 22" | TC-L37C22 37"
TC-L32C22 32" | | VIERA Cast | 
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(AVCHD, MPEG2, JPEG) |
(JPEG) |
(JPEG) |
(JPEG) |
(JPEG) |
(JPEG) |
(JPEG) | | VIERA Link |
webcam capable | | | | | | | | NeoPDP Panel | | | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | THX Display | | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | Contrast Ratio | Infinite Black | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 20,000:1 | Dynamic: 20,000:1
22": 15,000:1 | Dynamic: 18,000:1 | | Moving Picture Resolution | 1080 lines | 1080 lines | 900 lines | 720 lines | -- | -- | -- | | Anti-Reflective Filter | | | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | Display Capabilities | 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 480p | 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 480p | 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 480p | 720p, 480p | 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 480p | 720p, 480p | 720p, 480p | | 600Hz Sub-field Drive | | | | | -- | -- | -- | | 120Hz | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | Game Mode | | | | -- | -- | | -- | | Speakers | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total
22": 6W | 2; 20W total | | Surround Sound | | | | | | | | | HDMI input | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side) | 2 | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side)
22": 1 | 2 | | Component input (Y, PB, PR) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Composite input | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side)
22": 1 | 2 | | PC input | 1 (side) | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 1 | | USB | 2 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | Ethernet LAN input | 1 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | Digital Audio output | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | | iPod Universal Dock | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | | -- | | Energy Star | | | | | | | | | Series: | G25 Plasma | S2 Plasma | U2 Plasma | C2 Plasma | U22 LCD | X2 LCD | C22 LCD | Learn More
| With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. - Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
- Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great T.V. and Support September 3, 2010
LoveAmazon
This is a great plasma TV, we really like it and for the price its awesome! I don't really know the technical details but it has great color & blacks. We waited over a year for this purchase and are very happy. In addition - do not worry about ordering on line & delivery. We live in a very rural area where shipping can sometimes be a hassle, but this arrived on time (actually early). Unfortunately on arrival there was 2 small dents on the back cover (the TV was functioning great, but I was concerned about possible future problems). I emailed Amazon with problem, they called me within 2-hours and set up an exchange immediately, no hassles, no issues! We now have our replacement and couldn't be happier. AMAZON ROCKS!
Best 2010 Value August 30, 2010
TucsonShopper (Tucson, Arizona)
I just can't see how anyone could rate this TV with less than 5-stars. You can get more by paying more, but only much more (along with Erok, I defy anyone to suggest a better picture for the same money - I feel a kinship to Erok's story as I also started out looking for an LCD computer monitor for my HDMI PC and was unhappy with the 6-bit color depth producing unnatural colors and poor off angle viewing for affordable Twisted Nematic monitors like the ASUS VE276Q 27-Inch Wide (16:9) 2ms Response Time Display Port LCD Monitor - Black as well as the twice the cost compared to this screen price tags of IPS LCDs like the NEC MultiSync LCD2690W2-BK-SV - LCD display - TFT - 26" - widescreen - 1920 x 1200 / 60 Hz - 320 cd/m2 - 1000:1 - 8 ms - 0.287 mm - DVI-I, DVI-D, VGA - black - with SpectraViewII Color Calibration Solution... I was planning to wait for an LED LCD until I checked out a similar plasma model). Moreover, how useful are the fancy features? As P. Cook says, after a little more effort tweaking the picture, don't we most all currently have a console, streaming player, or old PC? (and, yes, the Panasonic TC-P42G25 42" Class Viera® G25 Series Plasma- FREE HDMI Cable + MP3 Player is a good example of what yet another 2 C-notes could get you... but, so is the Xbox 360 4GB Console, ha ha). Solid image quality (especially stunning black and greyscale performance), not too heavy (for my wall mounting), and far better bang for buck than ANY LCD. I think the speakers are slightly better than most but I use a Yamaha RX-V2700 - AV network receiver - 7.1 channel and five Aperion (dot com) Intimus speakers (why get a HDTV and not spend at least as much on the audio?) with a ASUS Internal 4x Blu-Ray Reader SATA Optical Drive BR-04B2T (Black) in an inexpensive HP PC with a HD tuner, remote, and a BTC 9019URF Wireless Multimedia USB Keyboard w/ Dual Mode Joystick Mouse (this is my bedroom system, costing about the same as just one of my main system's subwoofers). This is 2010's best value TV, and I'm very glad I found it.
 Excellent value for money August 23, 2010
Ramesh K
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought this to replace my 32" 720p LCD TV in my bedroom. Very happy with the picture quality. Vierra link works very well with panasonic blu Ray player. Good picture in standard def as well. Not so good sound, but it works for me.
great buy for the money August 20, 2010
AmazonFan (Chicago)
I am a huge user of Amazon, but it took two weeks after purchase to get the tv using the free shipping. A bit long, but CEVA met all my expectations, unpacking the TV and setting it on the console for me. I did tip them well, so I don't know if that is usual service, but I was very happy with delivery when it finally came.
The TV has a very good, clear picture on TV shows filmed in HD. Not quite as sharp as my 1080p Visio LCD, but very good and I am happy with it. The blu-ray discs on my Panasonic player are simply outstanding in sharpness and clarity with this TV.
All in all I am very, very pleased with the TV!
I did talk to Panasonic about the burn-in issue. Everything I'd read said to keep contrast and brightness <50 for 100-200 hours. The support person at Panasonic said not to worry about it. I did tell him that I would have the TV on 12 hours a day every few days and he said that didn't matter. Hope he's right!
Amazing for the price August 19, 2010
Thomas Nielsen
This is a great 1080P plasma screen for the dollar. I was looking for an HDTV that could measure up to my 1080P HD professional 3 chip camcorder. I wanted plasma, but many of these are still 720P.....or quite expensive. The colors are very accurate and nuanced, blacks are deep and holds multiple shades.
While you get a very high-end screen, you dont get wifi capabilities, however why would you spend the xtra money to have you TV wireless when this can be accomplished far cheaper by your bluray player or even playstation 3 among others. Here you dollar goes to picture quality. Build in speakers are as always nothing to write home about, but nevertheless decent.
I use this with panasonics DMP-BD85K blu-ray player that takes care of the wireless part while delivering a class leading picture signal.
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