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Manufacturer: Panasonic Part number: TC-P50UT50
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- Bottom Line:
- The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price.
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CNET editors' review
Panasonic TC-P50UT50 price range: $961.89 - $1,658.69
- Reviewed by: Ty Pendlebury
- Edited by: David Katzmaier
- Reviewed on: 05/03/2012
The good: In pure dollar/performance terms the Panasonic TC-PUT50 series is one of the best TVs we've seen, with astounding picture quality for the money. Black levels are the equal of Panasonic's ST50 series in a darkened room, shadow detail is very good, and colors are accurate. Unlike an LCD, as a plasma TV it has superb off-angle and uniformity characteristics. Despite the low price, the UT50 is still studded with the latest features, including 3D and Smart TV.
The bad: The UT50 series doesn't perform very well in a lit room, with blacks becoming muddy and indistinct. The performance of 3D is only passable, with quite distinct ghosting effects. The TV lacks advanced setup controls, which makes tweaking a better picture almost impossible. With only three video inputs it's not suited to users with lots of gear.
The bottom line: The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price.
User reviews
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Died after 45 days.
by dwivedis001 on September 26, 2012
Pros: Good Picture Quality, Easy Set-Up
Cons: 8 blink failure.
Summary: We bought Panasonic TC-P50UT50 from Best Buy on July 4th, 2012. At the time of purchase, the Best Buy customer service tried their best to sell us the three years ...
Summary: We bought Panasonic TC-P50UT50 from Best Buy on July 4th, 2012. At the time of purchase, the Best Buy customer service tried their best to sell us the three years maintenance contract which we refused. Our argument was that the maintenance contract was not needed for the manufacturers like Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, etc.
UPDATE: October 24, 2012
The TV was easy to set up, picture quality was good, and everyone was happy. BUT,
After 45 days and approximately 90 hours of operation, the TV switched off one morning with the front red light blinking intermittently. We first thought that the power tripped, though we were not worried about the surge because the TV was connected through a new surge protector. We switch off the TV for ten minutes and then powered it back on. It started working and we forgot about it. The same day afternoon, it happened again. We suspected the wall outlet and plugged the TV through surge protector to another wall outlet. It started working fine.
After three days, TV switched off again. Our purchase was more than 30 days old, so there was no point in calling Best Buy. I called Panasonic and reported the problem. The TV has one year manufacturer's warranty. The warranty rep wanted to know the number of time the red light blinks. At that point, we realized the problem with the TV. We had not noted down the number of blinks. I took the case number and told the rep that we would get back to them after it happens again and we note down the number of blinks.
It happened again after two days - 8 blinks, pause, 8 blinks, pause, and it repeats. I called the warranty support and let them know. They said that the TV needs to be repaired. It was Thursday. They schedules for the service next week on Wednesday. The gentleman came, opened the back of the TV, and checked in consultation with the Panasonic technical support over phone. Finally, he told me that one of the boards needs to be replaced. Panasonic was going to send the board by over night shipment. He will call me once he received the board and schedule the time for replacement. He said that it would happen on Friday or latest by Monday (that was yesterday). No calls. I received the call today and he informed that he had just heard from Panasonic. The board to be replaced is on back order. It may take 2-3 days or 2-3 weeks for the board to arrive and then he would schedule a time for the replacement.
So, now you get the whole story. My question is : this TV has hardly been used. Why Panasonic would not replace the TV with a new one if the new TV is in the store and the board is on back order ?. I will definitely give a week time and then follow up on this. But, I am definitely inclined to suggest not to buy this TV and definitely not rely on old brand's manufacturing warranty.
Updated on Oct 24, 2012
Panasonic resolved this issue satisfactorily and we should thank Chris and his colleagues at Panasonic. They first replaced the board which lasted 10 minutes. The TV shut down after 10 minutes with the same 8 blinks. It was clear that there was something wrong with this particular piece we bought. Panasonic exchanged the TV yesterday with the new one which is working fine. With this experience, I must summarize that:
1. Since this piece turned out faulty, the above review may not apply to this model or to Panasonic in general. Rather, trust your instinct about the brand name and it will come true.
2. Panasonic should consider providing more detailed and updated information about the warranty / repair cases online. This will save lot of time in follow-up if the need arises.
At the end, We have used Panasonic appliances for a long time and will buy again.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good Until Broken.
by KipShiller on May 9, 2013
Pros: The factory remote works with my PS3. Nice features and pretty good picture.
Cons: The TV got the 8 blinks (of death, apparently) 1 year and 23 days after purchase.
Summary: Loved it and praised it and Panasonic until the TV stopped working today. Im awaiting "estimates" but with it being out of the warranty, i think I will junk it. ...
Summary: Loved it and praised it and Panasonic until the TV stopped working today. Im awaiting "estimates" but with it being out of the warranty, i think I will junk it. Totally sucks.
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Great TV for the price!!!
by Bornces on March 13, 2013
Pros: Blacks, ease of setup, Smart features. Costco upped the basic warranty to 2yrs.
Cons: Not enough picture adjustments, no 3D glasses, no on board WiFi
Summary: After reading the reviews, I really wanted an ST, but when Costco offered a $100 rebate on top of an already great price it was a no brainer. I'm ...
Summary: After reading the reviews, I really wanted an ST, but when Costco offered a $100 rebate on top of an already great price it was a no brainer. I'm sure that the ST is better but not $500 better.
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Not flashy but good
by brownsteel2595 on January 4, 2013
Pros: Good picture out of the box, 3D effect and 2D - 3D effects are OK, TV sound is surprisingly good
Cons: Heavy, lack of connectivioty options, i.e. only 2 HDMI, no glasses. optional accessories are pricey
Summary: I've had this TV for a little over a month and so far I am pleased. This is the first plasma TV I have owned and it does take ...
Summary: I've had this TV for a little over a month and so far I am pleased. This is the first plasma TV I have owned and it does take a little getting used to. LCD / LED are defenitely brighter and to me sharper. The color on plasma however seems very good. I have not done any adjustments to the settings and am very pleased. We are using the Cinema mode and have looked at Standard mode. I prefer Cinema. We've watched Avengers in 3D and the effect was OK, nothing eye popping but a pretty good sense of depth. We have also watched some movies in the 2D - 3D conversion and they too have been pretty good. We haven't noticed any ghosting. The sound from the TV speaker(s) is surprisingly good. Standard and HD picture quality while watching TV feed from satellite is also pretty good.
Like I wrote earlier this is my first plasma so I am somewhat concerned about image retention and burn in despite most every web site I have searched saying don't be overly concerned. Nonetheless on Day 1 we had an image retention issue after initially turning on the TV and doing setup; a ghost like image remained. The image retention however lasted only until I turned the TV off and back on again a short while later. Since then we have had no issues and have run the TV on all types of media. I do use the full screen zoom mode on letterbox movies and will for the first few months.
As written in my "Cons" section the accessories (mainly 3D glasses) are pricey. I got around this by buying Samsung 3D glasses (4100?) which seem to work fine but are not comfortable and do not seem to fit well over my son's glasses. For $20 we'll deal with them for a while and see about getting different 3D glasses later.
I have read the other reviews and am hoping that Panasonic has figured out the issues with the eight flashes, but we'll see what happens. All in all this is a very nice TV. -
Buy at own risk - Panasonic does not honor warrantee
by rdmchugh on December 27, 2012
Pros: Good picture, nice features for the price
Cons: Does not come with wireless receiver.
After less than 7 months of use, the TV turned itself off and would not power on again (8 blink failure). 3 weeks later, still not working, no clue if or when it will be fixed.Summary: Buy at your own risk. Panasonic does not honor their warrantee. This TV is not worth the frustration of dealing with Panasonic's lack of customer service.
While I was ...Summary: Buy at your own risk. Panasonic does not honor their warrantee. This TV is not worth the frustration of dealing with Panasonic's lack of customer service.
While I was very impressed with the quality of the picture and the features of this TV for the price, I must post that I am extremely disappointed with the quality of the product and Panasonic's service. I purchased this TV in May. In December it turned itself off and would not power on again. I opened a case with Panasonic and was told it would be fixed in a week. 10 days later I called Panasonic for a status and was told the part was on order and would take 2-3 weeks. 3 weeks after the TV died, I called Panasonic again for a status on the part order and was told they could not give a status. They have promised twice that my case has been escalated and I would hear from them within 24-48 hours. 8 days later, they have still never contacted me. Buy at your own risk and do not expect it to be fixed under warrantee even if it should be! -
Died after 6 months
by Hitchaba on November 23, 2012
Pros: Worked fine until...
Cons: 7 blinks failure
Summary: Hi,
I bought a Panasonic Plasma Tv (TCP50UT50) 6 months ago. While we were watching TV, a black spot appeared on the screen. A few minutes later, the screen went ...Summary: Hi,
I bought a Panasonic Plasma Tv (TCP50UT50) 6 months ago. While we were watching TV, a black spot appeared on the screen. A few minutes later, the screen went black and I was never able to turn it on again. When I looked, I saw that the panel was cracked (spider web), but from the inside. There is no crack or impact from the outside of the screen, and I am sure that there has never been an impact on the screen. Panasonic never agreed to repair or replace it, even if it is still under warrantee.We are very disappointed and do not recommend this TV. -
Not a bad tv for under a 1000.00 Canadian
by Onknight1 on July 27, 2012
Pros: Great blacks
Apps are good
Easy SetupCons: No 3D Glasses that made me mad.
would also like to see more HDMI Ports.Summary: I brought this TV to Replace and LG that got Green line in Screen
LG refused to replace it say it was a Refubished TV
When I Brought new from ...Summary: I brought this TV to Replace and LG that got Green line in Screen
LG refused to replace it say it was a Refubished TV
When I Brought new from a Chain .
My Family and Friends all have Panasonics .
I pay for extra Warrenty from Best byt so Far Happy with it. -
Excellent TV with Stunning Picture Quality
by PB86 on June 27, 2012
Pros: A+ Picture Quality with stunning Blacks
Very good features including 3D & WiFi Ready (Ethernet)
Good SpeakerCons: Only 2 HDMI
Summary: First of all I bough 50UT50 for just $759.99 & for me this was a heck of a deal as this Plasma includes all features I wanted (3D, WiFi-Ethernet &#...
Summary: First of all I bough 50UT50 for just $759.99 & for me this was a heck of a deal as this Plasma includes all features I wanted (3D, WiFi-Ethernet & DLNA)
I was about to get Panasonic 47E50 LED, but after experiencing the magic of plasma (Black Level & Motion) I'll never look at LED.
Other than great value, this set offers unbeatable Picture Quality in a Dark Room. Many people are complaining about the performance in a bright room, but If u can control direct sunlight or any lights coming into the screen, then this set produces quite good picture in a bright room too.
I would highly recommend 50UT50 for anybody who is looking for under 1K budget for plasma and under 1.5k budget for LED. -
It's white out.
by BALTHOR1 on May 4, 2012
Pros: The construction is great.
Cons: It has a layer of white in it.
Summary: From my experience displays accumulate virus.They turn yellow or look more and more dingy over time.This not a result of the display getting old.It's like pages ...
Summary: From my experience displays accumulate virus.They turn yellow or look more and more dingy over time.This not a result of the display getting old.It's like pages of virus stack on top of each other.The display surface itself holds the virus.
0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Part number: TC-P50UT50
- Description: The display alternately shows images for the left and right eyes. The left and right lenses of the eyewear open and close in sync with this display timing to show separate images to the left and right eyes. By repeating this action at high speed, the brain perceives 3D images. And because this method displays Full HD 3D images just as they are, both eyes receive 3D images in high, full-HD quality. Unique Panasonic technology converts 2D images into high-quality 3D images in real-time. The image depth is analyzed from the compositional, color and brightness data of each scene, to convert 2D images into naturally beautiful 3D images. In addition to ordinary TV programs, this method can be used to convert a variety of 2D images - such as web content, Blu-ray Disc media, and photos and movies saved onto SD memory cards - into 3D images with a high level of precision.
General
- TV type Plasma TV
- Screen size 50 in
Features
- 3D Yes
- Connectivity Wi-Fi ready, adapter sold separately,
Ethernet,
Bluetooth - Internet streaming services Skype,
FOX sports,
SHOUTcast,
AccuWeather,
VIERA Connect,
Hulu Plus,
MLB.tv,
Pandora,
YouTube - Skype details Skype ready,
Web camera sold separately - Panasonic TY-CC20W - TV features Game mode,
Audio Return Channel (ARC),
DLNA,
Eco Mode,
2D to 3D conversion - 3D glasses & accessories 3D glasses sold separately
Video
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Plasma panel technology Panasonic 15th Generation Plasma Panel
- Native resolution 1920 x 1080
- Resolution 1080p
- Refresh rate 600 Hz
- Aspect ratio 16:9
- 24p technology 24p Cinematic Playback,
3D 24p Cinema Smoother - Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Widescreen
- Widescreen modes Full,
Conventional 4:3,
Just,
Zoom - HDCP compatible Yes
- Supported DTV resolutions 720p,
1080p,
1080i TV Tuner
- TV tuner presence Yes
- HDTV Tuner Yes
- Digital TV tuner ATSC,
QAM - Analog TV tuner NTSC
- TV tuner reception system NTSC
Audio
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Analog video input signals NTSC
- Surround mode Yes
- Sound effects 3D Sound
- Total output power 20 Watt
Connectivity
- HDMI ports qty 2
- Input/Output connections 2 x HDMI input (19 pin HDMI Type A) - Rear,
2 x USB 2.0 (4 pin USB Type A),
1 x Composite video / component video input (RCA phono x 3),
1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2),
1 x Audio line-in (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm),
1 x Network (RJ-45),
1 x Digital audio output (optical) (TOSLINK) - Video interface HDMI,
Component,
Composite Remote Control
- Type Standard remote control
Built-in components
- Component type None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & support 1 year warranty
- Service & support details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Stands & Mounts
- Stand included Included
- Stand design Tabletop
Power
- Power device Power supply - Internal
- Power device nominal voltage AC 120 V
- Power consumption operational 338 Watt
- Power consumption stand by / sleep 0.2 Watt
Dimensions & Weight
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 46.9 in x 13.2 in x 30.1 in - With stand
- Weight 57.3 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width 55.1 in
- Depth 9.9 in
- Height 32.6 in
- Weight 72.8 lbs
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 3.6
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 3.6
Product series
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Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV,
60 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
600 Hz,
Bluetooth,
Ethernet,
Skype,
FOX sports,
SHOUTcast,
AccuWeather,
VIERA Connect,
Hulu Plus,
MLB.tv,
Pandora,
YouTube -
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV,
42 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
600 Hz,
Ethernet,
Bluetooth,
Skype,
FOX sports,
SHOUTcast,
AccuWeather,
VIERA Connect,
Hulu Plus,
MLB.tv,
Pandora,
YouTube -
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV,
50 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
600 Hz,
Bluetooth,
Ethernet,
Skype,
FOX sports,
SHOUTcast,
AccuWeather,
VIERA Connect,
Hulu Plus,
MLB.tv,
Pandora,
YouTube -
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Specs: Plasma TV,
55 in,
3D Compatible,
1080p,
600 Hz,
Bluetooth,
Ethernet,
Skype,
FOX sports,
SHOUTcast,
AccuWeather,
VIERA Connect,
Hulu Plus,
MLB.tv,
Pandora,
YouTube
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Panasonic products on Shopper.com
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- Manufacturer:Panasonic
- Address:
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 - Phone: 800/662-3537
