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Panasonic VIERA TC-P50S30 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Product Description

The VIERA Plasma S30 series introduces four VIERA 1080p models - TC-P60S30, a 60-inch class HDTV (60.1" measured diagonally); TC-P50S30, a 50-inch class HDTV (49.9" measured diagonally); TC-P46S30, a 46-inch class HDTV (46" measured diagonally) and TC-P42S30, a 42-inch class (41.6" measured diagonally). Fast Switching PhosphorsVirtually eliminates motion blur, making sports, movies and video games look amazing.Easy IPTVEnjoy great Web entertainment with just a click of your remote.VIERA Image Viewer (Photo & Movie)View your digital photos and videos on your VIERA HDTV.DLNAEnjoy content from your PC and other home network devices on your VIERA HDTV.Features600 Hz Sub-field Drive1080p Full HD ResolutionGame ModeVIERA LinkTM3 HDMI2 USBMercury and Lead-Free PanelLong Panel Life (up to 100,000 Hours)  TC-P50S30 Specifications Video  Screen Size Diagonal (in) 49.9Aspect Ratio 16:09Number of Pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080) Moving Picture Resolution 900 lines Shades of Gradation 6,144 equivalent HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p) Y EDTV Display Capability (480p) Y Aspect Contro 4:3, Just, Zoom, Full, H-fill Louver Filter - 600 Hz Sub-field Drive Y24p Cinematic Playback -24p Playback (2 : 3) YDeep Color Yx.v.Color YTHX Mode -ISFccc -Pro Setting -Super Resolution Y3D Color Management YSub Pixel Control -Motion Pattern Noise Reduction Y Full HD 3D     3D Panel -3D 24p Cinema Smoother -2D-3D Conversion -3D Image Viewer -3D Active Shut

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Internet-Ready Television (US Only)

Internet-Ready Television

Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it's streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today's weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

Note: Panasonic's EASY IPTV™ television applications are embedded and no new apps can be added. Currently available services in Canada are CinemaNow, SHOUTcast Internet Radio, and Facebook.




EASY IPTV
Napster/Netflix/Pandora/Amazon Instant Video available in US only.

(March 2011)

TC-P50S30
EASY IPTV

Simply press the VIERA Tools button on the remote control to directly access a variety of Internet services. Enjoy online music and movies with ease.

Note: In Canada only Facebook™, CinemaNow™, and ShoutCast™ are available.

VIERA Image Viewer
VIERA Image VIEWER™

Equipped with an SD card slot, VIERA makes it easy to view full-HD photos and motion images that you shot yourself. Simply insert the SD memory card into the slot, and you're ready to view your photos and full-HD videos on the big screen. You can make your slide shows even more impressive by adding background music and attractive frames. With VIERA's big screen and superb image quality, family and friends will love sharing your memories.

VIERA Link
VIERA Link™

VIERA Link simplifies the operation of a variety of AV devices, so you can operate them all using only the VIERA remote control. Setup is easy--simply connect the devices to each other via HDMI cables.

600 Hz Sub-field Drive

Panasonic's 600Hz Sub-Field Drive technology optimizes the input signal at the sub-field level to achieve a remarkable increase in motion-image rendering performance. The addition of Panasonic's new phosphor and redesigned panel structure further improve clarity in moving images.

Deep Colour
Deep Colour

VIERA faithfully reproduces all the colours inherent in today's most advanced image sources, such as Blu-ray Discs and DVDs. Use an HDMI cable to connect VIERA to the playback device, and you'll enjoy the kind of rich, vibrant colours that make viewing such a pleasurable experience.

Years of Beautiful Images
Years of Beautiful Images—Long Panel Life (up to 100,000 Hours)

One important way consumers can protect the environment is by choosing high-quality products and taking care of them so they last for a long time. A high-quality VIERA HDTV can help. Thanks to a newly designed phosphor and panel, our plasma panels last for up to 100,000 hours before the brightness decreases by half. That's more than 30 years of viewing 8 hours a day.

Mercury and Lead Free Panel
Mercury and Lead Free Plasma Panel

Panasonic is committed to making our products friendlier to the environment. In line with this commitment, all VIERA plasma display panels are free of both lead and mercury. This reduces impact on the environment years down the road when the TV is recycled or retired from use.

x.v. Colour
x.v. Colour

VIERA models with x.v.Colour compatibility reproduce all of the vibrant colour in images recorded by wide x.v.Colour gamut compatible camcorders. These rich, vivid images are a feast for the eyes.

DLNA
DLNA / Wi-Fi Ready

Connect a DLNA-compatible VIERA and DLNA-compatible AV equipment to your home network, and you can watch movies, listen to music, and view photos from any room in the house. VIERA's Wi-Fi capability gives you even more layout flexibility.

Key Specifications

  • Series: S30
  • Screen type: Plasma
  • Screen size: 49.9 inches
  • Native resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels
  • Shades of Gradation:6,144 equivalent (WSXGA)
  • Moving Picture Resolution: 900 lines
  • HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
  • EDTV display capability: 480p
  • Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power,Surround Sound
  • Image viewer:Yes (AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3 playback)
  • Aspect control: 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill
  • Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK4P1RW (US only)
  • Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French
  • Energy Star qualified: Yes

Connections

  • HDMI: 3 (1 side)
  • Component (Y, PB, PR): RCA x 1
  • Composite A/V: RCA x 1
  • USB: 2
  • LAN Port: 1

Dimensions

  • TV with stand: 30.7" x 47.4" x 12.8" (H x W x D); 62.9 pounds (779 mm x 1,024 mm x 324 mm; 28.5 kg)
  • TV without stand: 29.3" x 47.4" x 2.8" (H x W x D); 54.0 pounds (744 mm x 1,024 mm x 54 mm; 24.5 kg)

Panasonic 2011 Plasma HDTV Comparison

Series:
GT30
ST30
S30
X3
Models:
50", 55", 60", 65"
42", 46", 50", 55", 60", 65"
42", 46", 50", 60"
42", 46", 50"
Full HD 1080p
--
HD 720p
--
--
--
3D Ready
--
--
Motion Picture Resolution
1080 Lines
1080 Lines
900 Lines
720 Lines
THX Mode
--
--
--
VIERA Connect
--
--
EASY IPTV
--
--
DLNA
Wireless LAN
Ready
Ready
Ready
Ready
Ethernet
HDMI
4
3
2
2
Component (Y/Pb/Pr)
1
1
1
1
Composite A/V
1
1
1
1
Digital Audio Output
Optical
Optical
Optical
Optical
PC (DSub)
1
--
--
--
USB 2.0 Port
3
2
2
2
MP3 Playback
JPEG Playback
MPEG Video Playback

What's in the Box

Panasonic S30 series Plasma HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions, quick start guide


  • 1080p Full-HD Resolution
  • VIERA Image Viewer (Photo and Video)
  • Energy Star
  • Fast Switching Phosphor
  • Easy IPTV with DLNA. Limited warranty in US and Puerto Rico.


Panasonic VIERA TC-P50S30 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Reviews


Panasonic VIERA TC-P50S30 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Reviews


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378 of 388 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The straight facts!, March 29, 2011
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If you read the 3 star product review, you might think twice. This individual actually sounds convincing. That is unless you've done your homework. I'd like to clarify a few incorrect points that have been made.
- Fast switching phosphors are used in all Full-HD VIERA models for 2011. By reformulating the phosphor materials, afterglow has been minimized and luminous efficiency has been increased. This enables crisp, clear rendering of motion images. A level of efficiency that exceeds our 2010 panels also increases picture quality while lowering power consumption.

Only the top of the line 2010 3D models ($2K) had the fast switching phospors. The neoplasma is literally a promotional "tag". The 2011 3D TV's have a different rib structure in the panel as needed for the seperation of 3D images, specific cross talk cancellation processors to minimize 3D double images, and a specific louvered filter (infinite black) to help keep glare down while keeping the two 3d images... Read more
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119 of 123 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent picture, March 30, 2011
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This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-P50S30 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV (Electronics)
The picture quality of this TV is simply excellent. Compared it with more expensive Panasonic "Infinite Black" G model and it's impossible to see the difference in real video content. You need to be in total darkness and have very high quality, low noise signal with large swatches of black and put them side to side to notice a slightly darker black in G models. Of course, just watching TV you will never think I wish blacks were deeper.
I've watched HD programs over the air, from blu-ray, Netflix from Roku, and from PC over HDMI. All modes 480/720/1080 progressive and interlaced displayed perfectly, and TV did a good job upscaling lower resolution to native 1080. No problems with motion, no blurring, no color fading or runoffs. TV does have a slightly lower moving picture resolution 900 lines (vs 1080 lines in top models), but it's quite impossible to notice that without measurements. So sports viewers will be satisfied. Also, on a positive side, the screen is not as glossy as the... Read more
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176 of 190 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Seriously gorgeous, March 12, 2011
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Curtis G (Surf City USA) - See all my reviews
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**Please note that I am reviewing the TC-P42S30. I feel obliged to mention this because in some cases, Amazon has migrated the reviews of a particular product to the newer version's page. I just want to avoid confusion--and snippy comments.**

I am the ecstatic owner of a Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock, so when it came time to move up to a 42" set for the living room (and move the 32" to the bedroom to replace the 27" tube TV), I mostly confined my search to Panasonic. I had considered the previous version of this unit because it was highly rated on Amazon, as well as slightly less expensive, but I decided to take a chance on the newer model--even though it's so new that it has no ratings or reviews. (As of 3/27/11, however, this unit is less expensive.)

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