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Jan 5, 2009 · The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800 is a mighty fine plasma TV. In fact, with no 42-inch Pioneer Kuro sets around now, it's the best 42-inch plasma TV that money can buy. If money's no object,...
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Jun 13, 2013 · If you look at CNET's lists of best TVs this year, or any recent year, chances are good there's a plasma TV made by Panasonic at the top. That's because they consistently offer excellent...
Jun 27, 2007 · Panasonic says its new 1080p 42-inch plasma HD (TH-42PZ700) will begin shipping to retailers by July. CNET, the technology product tester and online TV network, this month called this 42-inch model the best flatscreen HD unit in its class which it has tested, despite what CNET said was an expensive price tag.
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Front The front of the Panasonic TC-P42S2 is mostly screen (as you might guess). There are some indicator lights at the bottom. Back The back of the Panasonic TC-P42S2 houses most of the ports. For information about the ports on the back of the Panasonic TC-P42S2 see our Connectivitysection. Sides The sides show how thick a plasma TV can be compare...
Black Level*(8.23)* The Panasonic TC-P42S2 showed a good performance in the black level test, though it failed to beat the other Panasonic plasma display, and even a Samsung LCD. In the chart below, you can see how it stacked up. Remember, the lower the black level, the better. (More on how we test Black Level.) Peak Brightness*(6.29)* The Panasoni...
Color Temperature*(9.84)* The Panasonic TC-P42S2 showed no problems maintaining a consistent color temperature. (More on how we test Color Temperature.) RGB Curves*(8.13)* The Panasonic TC-P42S2 had mixed results on the RGB color curve test. The chart below traces the performance of the red, green, and blue color channels, tested at each of their 2...
Motion Smoothness*(7.5)* The Panasonic TC-P42S2, along with most plasmas, seems to produce smoother motion that LCD TVs. It was clear that objects in motion lost some fine detail, but it was minimal compared to the last several LCD reviews we've done. The TV offers a Blur Reduction feature in the menu, but it seemed to have much less of am impact t...
Formats*(10.0)* The Panasonic TC-P42S2 has a native 1080p (1920 x 1080) format, and supports all types of NTSC content. Viewing Angle*(11.67)* The Panasonic TC-P42S2 has an outstanding viewing angle, measuring a full 160 degrees (80 degrees from center in either direction). That far exceeds the competing LCD televisions, and even beats the other Pa...
Calibration [ ](http://www.displaymate.com/)ThePanasonic TC-P42S2 was easy to calibrate once we put it in Cinema mode. This mode turns off most of the extraneous processing features and offers the best color accuracy. Video Modes The Panasonic TC-P42S2 has several video modes. Pick your favorite. We like Cinema mode.
Ergonomics & Durability*(6.25)* The remote that ships with the Panasonic TC-P42S2 (model number N2QAYB 000485) is not beautiful, but it works just fine. The ridge that runs along the bottom digs into your fingers more than most remotes, but it's so lightweight that it probably won't bother you. Button Layout & Use*(6.25)* The buttons on the remote ...
Input Ports*(6.0)* The Panasonic TC-P42S2 has a decent number of ports, but it's far from the best we've seen. You'll be able to get started on a home entertainment system, but hardcore techies may be disappointed. Notable inclusions: 3 HDMIs, 2 component AVs, 2 composite AVs, and an SD/SDHC memory card. Notably missing: a VGA input and an analog a...
Audio Quality*(5.0)* The audio performance on the Panasonic TC-P42S2 is not great. Overall, you'll notice a tinny quality because it can't produce a decent bass response. That's no surprise; most TVs are bad at this. The menu allows for control over treble and bass, but there's no full-fledged equalizer.Of course, there's a surround sound emulator,...
Internet Features*(0.0)* The Panasonic TC-P42S2 does not have a LAN ethernet port or WiFi access to connect to streaming content. Photo Playback*(4.0)* The Panasonic TC-P42S2 has an SD/SDHC card slot that supports the playback of JPEG still images. When you pop a card in, a little menu pops up asking you if you'd like to view the images. Say yes, a...
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May 2, 2008 · Ringing up a fair bit cheaper and boasting a few less niceties, this plasma still managed to net a Very Good rating from the critics at CNET.
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42" VIERA Plasma TV - Plasma picture quality made easy (Energy Efficiency Class B) Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into data, and each frame is virtually displayed in a shorter length of time, to create crisp images.
