Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U 42-inch 720p Plasma HDTV

Product Features

  • 1024 x 768 Resolution
  • 1000000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the Brightest whites and darkest blacks
  • 4096 Shades of Gradation for spectacular Color Reproduction
  • Viera LinK™ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control
  • GalleryPlayer® allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV

Technical Details

  • VIDEO
  • Screen Size Diagonal (inches): 41.6
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Number of Pixels: 786,432 (1,024 x 768)
  • Pixel Pitch (mm): 0.900 x 0.675 mm
  • Moving Picture Resolution: 720 lines or more
  • Contrast Ratio: Native: 15,000:1
  • Shades of Gradation: 4,096 equivalent
  • HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p): Y
  • EDTV Display Capability (480p): Y
  • Aspect Control: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-fill
  • Panel: G11 Progressive 1080p HD Plasma Display Panel
  • Screen Coating (Filter): New AR (Anti-Reflective) Filter
  • Progressive Scan: Y
  • 480 Hz Sub-field Drive: Y
  • 24p Playback:
  • Digital Cinema Color:
  • Deep Color: Y
  • x.v.Color: Y
  • Studio Ref Mode:
  • Pro Setting:
  • THX Mode:
  • Video Noise Reduction: Y
  • Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter: Y
  • 3D Color Management: Y
  • Sub Pixel Control: Y
  • Motion Pattern Noise Reduction: Y
  • Digital Cinema Reality: Y
  • AUDIO
  • Speakers: Full-range x 2 (L, R)
  • Number of Speakers: 2
  • Audio Output: 20 W ( 10% THD ); (8 ohms, 70 Hz - 17 kHz)
  • BBE® ViVA HD3D Sound:
  • Surround Sound: Y
  • JACKS
  • Integrated ATSC Tuner: Y
  • SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible): Y
  • HDMI Input: 3 (1 front) [ver. 1.3]
  • Analog Audio Input ( for HDMI): 2
  • Composite Video Input: 2 (1 front)
  • S-Video Input: 2 (1 front)
  • Audio Input (for Video): 2 (1 front)
  • PC Input:
  • Audio Input (for PC):
  • Component Video Input (Y, PB, PR): 2
  • Audio Input (for Component Video): 2
  • RS232C:
  • Composite Video Output: 1
  • Analog Audio Output: 1
  • Digital Audio Output: 1
  • Headphone Jack:
  • CONVENIENCE
  • VIERA Link: Y
  • VIERA CAST (IPTV):
  • Game Mode: Y
  • Pixel Shifter (Anti-Image Retention): Y
  • Trilingual Menu (English/Spanish/French): Y
  • V-Chip Program Lock Out: Y
  • Built-In Closed Caption Decoder: Y
  • Off - Timers: Y
  • Video Input Label : Y
  • Video Picture Memory: Y
  • GENERAL
  • Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60Hz
  • Power Consumption : 385 W
  • Receiving System: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
  • Dimensions with stand Height [inches (mm)]: 28.6″ (727 mm)
  • Width [inches (mm)]: 40.2″ (1,020 mm)
  • Depth [inches (mm)]: 15.2″ (387 mm)
  • Dimensions W/O stand Height [inches (mm)]: 26.7″ (679 mm)
  • Width [inches (mm)]: 40.2″ (1,020 mm)
  • Depth [inches (mm)]: 3.7″ (95 mm)
  • Weight with stand [lbs (kg)] : 61.8 lbs. (28 kg)
  • Weight W/O stand [lbs (kg)] : 57.4 lbs. (26 kg)
  • Operating Temperature: 32°F - 104°F (0°C - 40°C)
  • Safety Standard: UL6500/C-UL
  • Carton Dimensions Width [inches (mm)]: 45.2″(1147mm)
  • Depth [inches (mm)]: 13.1″(332mm)
  • Height [inches (mm)]: 31.9″(808mm)
  • Gross Weight [lbs (kg)] : 79.4 lbs. (36 kg)
  • Optional Floor Stand : Included (TBLX0036)
  • Swivel Angle:
  • Optional Wall-mounting Bracket Model Numbers ( Angled ): TY-WK42PR4W, TY-42RR3U
  • Optional Wall-mounting Bracket Model Numbers ( Vertical ): TY-WK42PV4W, TY-WK42PV3U
  • UPC: 037988-241804
Customer Reviews

Incredible TV/ Monitor
Can’t expand much more than the other 5 star reviews of this TV. It is everything I expected and more. Absolutely stunning audio and video. Best value I found after a good month of looking.

I’m using the TV exclusively as a monitor. It’s connected full time to a Mac Mini and HD OTA Antenna. I cancelled my satellite subscription, saved /month and am getting 40 HD channels (I live in Long Beach, CA..good antenna reception) and unlimited HD internet content between iTunes and what major networks are posting on their websites.

Would have been nice to have a PC input..but DVI to HDMI cables are pretty cheap. Overall I am extremely happy with this purchase.


Great TV
I have been watching and researching the TV for over a year and the reviews are spot on! The picture is fantastic as is the sound quality.
I ordered my TV on a Sunday and it was delivered on Friday. The price was the lowest I have seen and combine this with free shipping made for the best deal that I could ever hope for.


LOVE IT!
This is my first plasma TV and I love it! The only thing that I noticed is that the picture is not very clear when you get too close. I have not contacted my cable company to get the HDTV cable box so I am hoping that it will change the clarity once that is installed. From researching, reviews, ordering, and delivery…..everything was top notch and I would recommend Amazon.com as well as this TV to anyone looking for a good buy for a great product.


Very good value for money
For a small living room this is a perfect TV. 720p is very clear for 42”, doesn’t really feel the need for 1080.

Following Front connections/slots are convinient
1. SD card slot to view camera pictures, what a pleasure!
2. S-Video right in the front, to watch youtube & online videos
3. One HDMI
4. Regular Video/Audio(L/R) slot

There are more HDMI/Video/connections available from the back side.

The picture quality is great!

Audio is good, it could have been better, but you can attach external audio system.

Amazon’s price is the BIG PLUS + FREE SHIPPING to home. The shipping was on time and without any trouble. I was little skeptical, but everything went well, as expected.
Overall it was a great deal!!


fantastic experience
wow…i couldn’t have asked for a better shopping experience. i ordered my panasonic plasma tv on friday may 2 and received it today, may 7. the product wasn’t supposed to arrive for a few more days. not only was the tv at a great price, the shipping was fantastic. my tv came in the original box which was packaged with giant bubble wrap inside a larger box. no damage to either box. the tv was in perfect condition as noted and it took me 10 minutes to hook up and start watching…in fact, my kids are playing wii on it as i type. i ordered it through butterfly photo and, although some people have given butterfly poor reviews, let me tell you that things couldn’t have gone more smoothly….some people get worried about getting a big tv through the internet and delivered, i was skeptical as well, but no need to worry…..i highly recommend butterflyphoto and amazon for any purchase no matter how large or small.

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