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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 |
The Panasonic TH50PH12U TH-50PH12U 50" HD Plasma Display Includes:
Brand New With 1 Year USA Warranty
Shipping
- Ground: $69.99
- Trucking Delivery: $129.99
- White Glove Delivery: $169.99
- Add to cart for extra saving and discounts
Ground Delivery (7-10 Days):
Ground Delivery is basic shipping service. The product will be shipped out via UPS, USPS, DHL or Fedex. For oversized products, this service will provide you with a Curbside delivery. If you require the product to be brought to your door, please refer to trucking delivery. This service is not available in some remote locations.
3 Days Delivery (3-5 Days):
3 Days Delivery guarantees that your package will arrive between 3 and 5 days from the date shipped. Choose this option if you need your package within a certain time period.
3 Days Trucking Delivery (3-5 Days):
3 Days Trucking Delivery guarantees that your package will arrive between 3 and 5 days from the date shipped. It is a fully insured type of shipping which includes delivery to your front door or garage and no steps are included Choose this option if you need your oversized package within a certain time period.
2nd Day Delivery (2 Days):
2nd Day Delivery guarantees that your package will arrive on the 2nd day from the date shipped. Choose this option if you need your package within a certain time period.
Next Day Delivery (1 Day):
Next Day Delivery guarantees that your package will arrive on the following day from the date shipped. Choose this option if you need your package within a certain time period.
Trucking Delivery (7-14 Days):
Trucking Delivery is a good option for your oversized package. Trucking Deliver is a fully insured type of shipping which includes delivery to your front door or garage and no steps are included. Check your delivery upon arrival. If there is any noticeable damage, refuse the delivery and note it on the airway bill. Call us immediately to report any damage.
White Glove Delivery (7-14 Days):
White Glove Delivery is a special service that is safest for large and overweight items. It is a fully insured both ways service which includes a two man delivery to the room of your choice with your product unpacked and all of the packaging debris removed. This service does not include installation of any type. Delivery includes shipment to the first floor. There will be a $15 per floor charge for any item being delivered to past the first floor. The white glove delivery time is normally between 3 and 10 business days. Our carrier of choice will contact you directly to arrange a convenient delivery time. Please inspect your item at the time of delivery. If you notice any damages, please contact our customer service department immediately.
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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. |
