Panasonic TH-58PH10UK

Intro: The Panasonic TH-58PH10UK is a 58-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,215.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Noteworthy Features: Has a 58-inch screen size, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced TVs.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this large a screen size is $3,785.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Designed for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: Overall, this TV's features are in line with its price.

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Receiving HDTV broadcast: The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.

True HDTV: True HDTV programming is now available in three resolutions: 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Tuner options: An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital television set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.

• Manufacturer: Panasonic
• Part number: TH-58PH10UK

• General

• Product Type 58 in Plasma panel
• Series Professional
• Digital Television Certification HD ready
• TV Tuner No tuner
• Video Interface HDMI, Component
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• Width 55.1 in
• Depth 3.9 in
• Height 33.2 in
• Weight 119 lbs

• Display

• Diagonal Size 58 in - Widescreen
• Technology Plasma (PDP)
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 10000:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 1200 cd/m2
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Max V-Sync Rate 120 Hz
• Max H-Sync Rate 110 KHz
• Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
• Color Temperature Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner PAL, NTSC, SECAM
• Reception System NTSC-M, PAL 60

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals PAL, NTSC, SECAM
• Input Video Formats 480p, 576i, 576p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices TV

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance
• Speakers Included Speakers not included
• Output Power / Total 16 Watt
• External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total) 16 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Component video input ( BNC x 3 ), 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) )

• Compliances

• Compliant Standards Plug and Play, ICES-003, FCC Part 15 B, DDC-2B, UL 6500 Second Edition

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.6 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 660 Watt
• Battery None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support Details Parts and labor - 1 year

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• Website: http://www.panasonic.com/
• Address:

  One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

• Phone: 800/662-3537