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Panasonic TH50PH12U TH-50PH12U 50" HD Plasma Display Details:

The Panasonic TH-50PH12U is a 50" HD plasma display designed for professionals. Combining extraordinary image quality with professional versatility and features, it's ideal for studio and editing use. With its 30,000:1 high contrast ratio and 18-bit digital signal processing, the TH-50PH12U renders images that virtually pop off the screen, achieving extraordinary levels of realism. Deep, robust blacks are further delineated by the equivalent of 5,120 steps of gradation, minimizing blocked shadows and suppressing noise. A wide color gamut ensures faithful color reproduction that's crisp and natural.

Description:

Among the monitor's pro feature set is the ability to set up multi-screen displays that enlarge the image 5x across up to 25 displays, with the ability to stretch horizontally and vertically. Dual picture modes allow you to display images from two sources, including a PC, while a 4x digital zoom lets you enlarge any portion of the image to fill the screen. The TH-50PH12U is also equipped with 3 interchangeable slots for adding optional terminal boards , for further digital and analog customization.

Unlike conventional LCD displays, the TH-50PH12U is exceptionally adept at handling fast on-screen movement. The resolution of traditional LCDs can drop to as low as 300 lines during sports or action sequences, but Panasonic's professional plasma sets maintain an HD resolution of 720 lines or more--whether showing a dozing hippo or your favorite adventurer outrunning a fireball.

Features:

• Crisp Images with a High Contrast Ratio of 30,000:1
Original image-processing technologies have enabled a high contrast ratio of 30,000:1. This produces robust blacks and gives images greater realism and depth.

• Sharp and Clear Fast-Motion Images
Panasonic pro plasmas handle fast-motion video in real time without motion blur or lag. The superior moving image picture resolution ensures that even fast-moving action is displayed clearly with full detail. Panasonic assures delivery of beautiful, high-resolution images from all HD sources.

• Rich, Expressive Gradation
The world's highest* level maximum 18-bit digital signal processing renders images with the equivalent of 5,120 steps of gradation, while suppressing noise and minimizing blocked shadows. 1 closePlease Note:*For plasma displays as of March 19, 2009 (according to a Panasonic survey).

• Colors Faithful to the Original
This wide color gamut exceeds even the color reproduction range of the HDTV standard (ITU-R, BT.709). The colors produced are more faithful to the original and appear more natural.

• Multi Display Function
This built-in image-enlarging function makes it easy to set up multi-screen systems with as many as 25 displays (5x5 configuration). A new function lets you enlarge the image up to 5x vertically and horizontally independently, making it easy to set up a multi-screen system with up to five displays, arranged either vertically or horizontally. For example, you can expand an image horizontally up to 5x, leave it unchanged vertically, and create a system with five units side-by-side.

• Advanced Dual Picture Mode
This mode lets you overlay a video image onto a full-screen PC image, allowing you to combine a video clip with text information from a PC, providing a more effective way to present information. Useful in digital signage.

• Dual Picture Mode
You can simultaneously display images from any two AV sources that are connected. When displaying two separate images, you can select the audio output from either source. Playing back audio from the sub-source can be useful in tele-conferencing.

• Multi-Function Slots
In addition to the fixed input interface, the Panasonic plasma display has three interchangeable slots that let you add different combinations of optional terminal boards. This gives you the flexibility to add digital or analog capabilities, as necessary, and to customize your system for specific needs.

• Weekly Command Timer
This function makes it easy to automate display operation so there's no need for an external scheduler. You can set a variety of operations--power on/off, image source selection, screen saver functions and more--to activate at specific times on specific days of the week.

• 4x Digital Zoom
This function lets you enlarge a portion of an image by up to 4x normal size and display it on the full screen. Use this function to give your presentations greater impact.

• Automatic Picture Positioning
Simply press the Auto Setup key on the remote control to position the picture. This function automatically corrects horizontal and vertical picture positions, clock phase, and dot clock when an analog RGB signal is input. The adjustment results in optimal standard values for horizontal and vertical picture sizes.

• Program Features
Exclusive Toll-Free Expert Hotline
Live Chat With a Plasma Expert
Priority Service Scheduling
Personalized Plasma Concierge Benefits Card

• Lead-free, Mercury-free design

• Glass front panel resists impacts and enables fast, easy cleaning

Specifications:

General
Product Type	49.9" plasma panel
Digital Television Certification	HDTV
Video Interface	Component, HDMI
HDMI Ports Qty	2 port(s)
PC Interface	VGA (HD-15)
HDCP compatible	Yes
Width	47.6 in
Depth	3.7 in
Height	28.5 in
Weight	75 lbs
Enclosure Color	Black
Display
Diagonal Size	49.9" - widescreen
Technology	Plasma (PDP)
Resolution	1366 x 768
Image Aspect Ratio	16:9
Image Contrast Ratio	30000:1
Dynamic Contrast Ratio	1000000:1
Brightness	1400 cd/m2
Progressive Scan	Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Pixel Pitch	0.81 x 0.81mm
Max V-Sync Rate	120 Hz
Max H-Sync Rate	110 kHz
Additional Features	Energy save
Video Features
HDTV Ready	Yes
Input Video Formats	575/50i, 575/50p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 480/60p, 720/60p, 1080/50i, 720/50p, 576/50p, 1080/50p, 1080/60p, 1080/30p, 480/60i, 1080/25p
Supported Computer Resolutions	1024 x 768 (XGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)
Remote Control
Type	Remote control
Audio System
External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total)	16 Watt
Connections
Connector Type	2 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear 1 x component video input ( BNC x 3 ) - rear 2 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - rear 1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - rear 1 x serial - rear
Slot Provided	1 x expansion slot
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards	Plug and Play, DDC-2B, ICES-003, FCC Part 15 B, UL 6500 Second Edition
Power
Power Device	Power supply - internal
Voltage Required	AC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep	0.2 Watt
Power Consumption Operational	465 Watt

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Types of Televisions:

Plasma
In Plasma technology, the display itself consists of cells. Within each cell two glass panels are separated by a narrow gap in which neon-xenon gas is injected and sealed in plasma form. The gas is electrically charged at specific intervals when the Plasma set is in use. The charged gas then strikes red, green, and blue phosphors, thus creating a television image. Each group of red, green, and blue phosphors is called a pixel.

Some Advantages of Plasma Televisions are:

Larger Screen Sizes Available

Better Contrast Ratio, so Blacks are deeper

Better Color Saturation

Little to no lag in Fast Moving Images

Some Disadvantages of Plasma Televisions are:

Susceptible to Burn-Ins(Image is “burnt” onto the screen when left on the screen too long)

Generates a lot of heat

Does not perform well at high altitudes

LCD
LCD stands for liquid crystal display. These types of displays are made of two layers of transparent material, which are polarized, and are "glued" together. One of the layers is coated with a special polymer that holds the individual liquid crystals. Current is then passed through individual crystals, which allow the crystals to pass or block light to create images. LCD crystals do not produce their own light, so an external light source, such as florescent bulb is needed for the image created by the LCD to become visible to the viewer.

Some Advantages of LCD Televisions are:

Low energy consumption

Reduced Glare

No "burn-in" effect

Cool running temperatures

No high altitude issues

Greater Brightness

Lighter in weight

Some Disadvantages of LCD Televisions are:

Low contrast ratio

Fast Moving Images sometimes lag

Individual Pixels can burn out and cannot be replaced

Smaller Viewing Angle (although not significant difference)


DLP
DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology utilizes a small Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) to tilt more than 1.3 million micromirrors-each of them less than the width of a human hair-toward (ON) or away from (OFF) the light source inside the DLP. This process creates light or dark pixels on the face of the projection screen. The light then filters to a color wheel, which rotates 120 times per second, producing the correct hue. Each mirror can turn on or off several thousands of times per second resulting in a technology that can reproduce up to 1024 shades of gray.

Some Advantages of DLP Televisions are:

Little to no affection by ambient light

Better Contrast Ratio, so Blacks are deeper

High refresh rate

No lagging images or burn-ins

Not affected by altitudes

Tuner built-in in most models

The only thing that can burn out is the bulb, which can be replaced, so you could use this TV virtually forever

Many connections available - Can also be used as a monitor

Some Disadvantages of DLP Televisions are:

Must be viewed at eye level for the best picture

While a bulb will only cost around $200, a professional will need to install it, incurring an additional cost.

They are heavy and cannot easily be moved.

Direct View(CRT)
Direct-view TVs, also known as the traditional tube television, consist of a single cathode ray tube (CRT) and electron beam that excites and illuminates phosphors on the inside surface of the TV screen.

Some Advantages of CRT Televisions are:

Low in cost

Best black level, contrast, shadow detail and color performance of any video technology out there

Not affected by ambient light

Can be viewed from any angle

Very Long Life Expectancy

Some Disadvantages of CRT Televisions are:

Size and Weight of Television make it very heavy

Limited screen size - 38 inches is about the max for CRT TVs

Uses old technology

Choosing the Best TV Size:

Where you are putting your television and what you are using it for will determine the perfect TV size for your room.

Living (or Family) Room
For living rooms and other spaces with high TV use, 37 inch and larger are the most popular choices. In large rooms, the largest size possible is usually best.

Bedrooms
For bedrooms, offices and other medium-sized spaces, a tv that is from 26 to 37 inches is your best bet.

Kitchens & Smaller Rooms
For kitchens and smaller rooms where you will be close to the TV, a 15 to 19 inch screen is best suited.

Refer to the below chart for the mimimum distance you should be from the television.

TV Viewing Distance Chart
Diagonal Size	Minimum Viewing Distance	Maximum Viewing Distance
26"	3 ft.	6 ft.
32"	3.5 ft.	7 ft.
37"	4 ft.	8 ft.
42"	5 ft.	10 ft.
47"	6 ft.	12 ft.
50"	6.5 ft.	13 ft.
60"	7 ft.	15 ft.

High Definition vs. Standard Definition

Standard definition is analog signals with resolution of 480i (480 lines drawn onscreen in an interlaced pattern, odd lines separately from even), the format in which TV content is delivered over regular analog broadcasts and basic (non-digital) cable. On the best TVs, the picture quality can be very good or even excellent, but it doesn't compare to the best that HD can offer.

Enhanced definition falls between standard and high definition. ED signals are digital, with resolution of 480p (480 lines scanned progressively). This is equivalent to DVD quality, which is a little better than standard definition but not as good as high definition. Some ED sets can accept HD signals, but they convert them to a lower resolution that they can display, so the picture quality won't match that of true HD. On the best EDTVs, it can be quite good.

High definition offers the best TV viewing possible. HD is a digital-TV format that contains more and finer detail than other formats, so images can have almost lifelike clarity. The picture quality can be stunning, especially on a large, wide-screen set. In technical terms, HD images have higher definition, meaning more picture elements (lines or pixels) make up each image. Most HD broadcasts today are either 1080i (1,080 lines drawn on-screen separately in an odd/even pattern, then interlaced to form one image) or 720p (720 lines scanned in one sweep, or progressively). Another HD format, 1080p, has 1,080 lines drawn in a progressive pattern, which potentially yields the finest detail. This format isn't yet being used for TV broadcasts, but some HD DVDs that support 1080p are expected to arrive this year. TVs with 1080p native resolution have already started to appear on the market.

The below chart explains further the difference between Standard and High Definition Signals.

Resolution and Picture Quality Table
Picture Quality	Good Quality			Better Quality		Best Quality
	Standard Definition TV	Standard Definition DVD	Enhanced Definition TV	720p High Definition TV	1080i High Definition TV	1080p High Definition TV/Blu-Ray
Aspect Ratio	Full Screen 4:3	Full Screen 4:3/Widescreen 16:9	Widescreen 16:9	Widescreen 16:9	Widescreen 16:9	Widescreen 16:9
Resolution	640 x 480	720 x 480	854 x 480	1280 x 720	1920 x 720	1920 x 720
Scanning	Interlaced	Interlaced	Progressive	Progressive	Interlaced	Progressive

Which Audio/Video Connection is the best?
Connector Type	Quality	Signal Type	Description
HDMI	Highest	Digital	HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed, all-digital signal that combines both audio and video. This connection gives you the optimal 1080p signal and up to 7.1 channel sound.
DVI	Highest	Digital	DVI (Digital Video Interface) is a video connection that will deliver 1080p video signal, but it does not carry audio signals.
Component Video	Good	Analog	Component Video, or RGB, is an analog signal connection that splits the video into 3 separate signals, 2 for color and 1 for brightness. The maximum resolution on this connection type is 720p or 1080i.
S-Video	Decent	Analog	S-Video (S for Separate) is a type of component video signal because the color and brightness signals are transmitted on separate wires. S-Video is not used for high definition resolutions.
Composite Video	Average	Analog	Composite, or RCA, connections can be found on almost all video components. Color and brightness pass over the same cable. Although it is the most common connection found, it is also the least quality.