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Panasonic Plasma Screen Display Monitor Specs
Panasonic TH-42PHD6UY Plasma / Flat Screen TV
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The TH-42PHD6UY, Panasonic's newest 42" high definition plasma display panel, offers the industrys highest contrast and exceptional gradation and colorimetry, giving you the sharpest, most exciting images for your home theater or business display. New Features like an Advanced Real Black Drive System, flexible Picture-in-Picture Modes, and Super Real Gamma System combine to deliver the absolute cutting edge of plasma display innovation.
The TH-42PHD6UY incorporates advanced digital processing technology including a newly developed Real Black Drive System, Adaptive Brightness Intensifier, False-Edge Predictor circuit, and UXGA/HDTV compatibility.
Major Improvements in Picture Quality
New Bounded Structure HD Panel
TH-42PHD6UY features a newly-developed Bounded Cell Structure panel in which wall-like ribs are used to wrap each individual cell. This dramatically improves both light-emitting efficiency and intensity. As a result, brightness level of TH-42PHD6UY is boosted by more than 40% compared with the previous TH-42PHD5UY model.
New Real Black Drive System
Reduces black level even further and achieves industrys highest 4000:1 contrast ratio for TH-37PWD6UY, and greater than 3000:1 contrast ratio for the TH-42PHD6UY.
New Deep Black Front Glass Filter
Improves contrast ratio under lighting condition by 80% for TH-42PHD6UY, and 20% for TH-37PWD6UY (compared with the respective predecessor models)
Super Real Gamma System
All 6-series models reproduce 1,536 shades of gradation
10-Bit Digital Processing
All 6-series models reproduce 1,070 million colors
New Features
Front Button Menu Control
We added "menu" and "enter" button in front of the unit so that you can control all OSD functions without IR remote. Front button control can be disabled through IR-remote or serial control when needed.
Dual Picture Mode
You can display two different images at the same time. Any type of two signals can be combined and each image can be swapped in its position. The IR-remote has dedicated buttons for your easy control.
9-Point Digital Zoom
Simply select one portion of an image and you can enlarge it to two or three times normal size, and display it on the full screen.
Energy-Saving DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling)
Auto Power Off, Power Save Mode, C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System), etc. This model complies with Energy Star Program.
Multiple Screen Saver Functions
White Scroll Bar, Color Reversal, Side Blank Brightness Adjust (for 4:3 image), Wobbling (pixel shift) and White Peak Limit function
Multi-Function Slots and Optional Plug-in Boards
In addition to the fixed input interface, the 6-series plasma models have multiple interchangeable slots. (3 slots for the 42-inch models and 2 slots for the 37-inch model) By adding or exchanging the optional plug-in terminal boards, you can customize your own I/O configuration.
Features of the new TH-42PHD6UY include:
High Definition native resolution - 1024 x 768 pixels
New 3-D Dimensional Progressive Scan adn 3:2 pull down processing for smooth, life-like video
Advanced plasma AI process - 70% increase in peak brightness and greater dynamic range
Improved motion picture performance - reduces noise moving objects
DVI connection (optional board available in autumn/01)
Quiet fan-less operation
Exceptional contrast ratio: greater than 3000:1
408,960 (852 x 480) pixels
Aspect Ratio: 16 : 9 Wide
Top rate brightness level: 780 cd/m2 (panel)
Reproduces 1024 shades of gray & wide 160 degree viewing angle
Accepts NTSC, PAL, SECAM and PAL-60 component, composite and s-video
Expanded computer and video compatibility including:
480i/p, 576i/p
VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA
Advanced progressive scan processing optimizing interlace to progressive performance
Improved remote control unit with enhanced menu functions:
Screensaver modes w/timer, white scroll bar, image reversal & variable side panels
2x2 & 3x3 multiple screen display set-up
Two built in 8 X audio power amplifiers; optional dedicated stereo speakers
BNC connectors for all video inputs (S-Video on standard 4-pin Din)
Dimensions: 40 1/8"(W) x 24"(H) x 3.5"(D)
Weight: 65lbs
The TH-42PHD6UY incorporates advanced digital processing technology including a newly developed Real Black Drive System, Adaptive Brightness Intensifier, False-Edge Predictor circuit, and UXGA/HDTV compatibility.
It features an industry-leading contrast ratio and peak panel brightness of 650 cd/m2 to produce realistic images in vibrant, natural colors with a wide 16:9 aspect ratio, 160-degree viewing angle. The TH-42PHD6UY features an ultra-thin yet ultra-sturdy 3.5" deep body. It weighs only 65 lbs and offers a thinner surround area, effectively increasing the overall screen area.
Responding to plasma display needs in the computer monitoring arena, the TH-42PHD6UY offers expanded computer signal compatibility to display VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA resolutions and an expanded range of horizontal and vertical scanning rates (fH: 15:6 - 110 kHz; fV: 48-120 Hz). This wider range allows the TH-42PHD6UY to display dynamic, updateable dynamic signage applications when driven from a computer.
Equipped with component video (YPbPr) inputs, it enables viewing of DTV broadcasts in either scaled 1080i, or 480i. In addition, a 3-Dimensional Progressive Scan function elegantly converts interlace signals (1080i and 480i) into progressive signals for optimal viewing. 720p and 480p progressive signals remain in their native scan format and are fed via the 15-pin sub-D connector.
A 'Real Black Drive System' dramatically lowers black levels, resulting in an extraordinary 3000:1 contrast ratio, four times higher than prior Panasonic plasmas. The 16:9 unit produces virtually distortion-free images with up to 1,070 million colors and produces 1,536 shades of gray - twice that of previous models - for cleaner details, especially in low-light images.
The unique 'Advanced Plasma Adaptive Brightness Intensifier' (AI) increases the discharge cycle for dark scenes , in turn doubling brightness precision over prior models. The result is a smoother blend of graduating brightness levels, both in luminance and chrominance.
The TH-42PHD6UY features an unprecedented brightness specification of 650 cd/m2 - a 70% increase in peak brightness compared with non-AI equipped plasma sets. Additionally, its unique 'Asymmetrical Cell Structure' panel serves to achieve both high brightness and high color temperature, resulting in a significantly improved light-emitting balance of the three primary colors (red, green, blue).
To reduce noise in fast-moving images, the display features a more precise False-Edge Predictor circuit. Essentially this is an adaptive motion sensing circuit that senses movement and applies a specific filter that removes noise from picture elements while maintaining resolution. Consuming only 280 Watts of power, it offers the lowest power consumption of any available 42" plasma. This means less heat and no fans.
For system installation and display, a range of optional accessories are available and include detachable speakers; wall-hanging and ceiling-hanging brackets; and fixed floor, mobile floor and pedestal stands.
The TH-42PHD6UY accepts most international video signals, including NTSC, PAL, SECAM and PAL-60. The on-screen menu offers a selection of seven languages with an improved menu structure. Composite and component video inputs appear on BNC connections while PC inputs on a standard 15-pin connector. An S-video input is available on a standard 4-pin din connector.
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