Panasonic TH-58PZ700U 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Panasonic TH-58PZ700U 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
1080p High-Def Resolution for Crisp, Life-Like Details. The extremely high 1920 x 1080 pixel count of this plasma TV allows for its incredible 1080p HD display capability, which provides twice the number of pixels as 720p HDTV displays for superior detail and extraordinary HDTV reproduction.One-Touch Playback: EZ Sync¿ HDAVI Control lets you operate all of your home theater components by pressing a single button on your TV’s remote control.Turn Your Living Room into a Gallery: GalleryPlayer® allows you to enjoy the world’s finest high definition art and photography on your Panasonic HD plasma TV. Use the free GalleryPlayer® software to purchase and download the images you like, and then play them on your Panasonic HDTV right from your PC. Sign-up is easy and free. Plus, you get a free collection of high definition images to enjoy right away in your home or office.Share Digital Photos on the Big Screen Share your JPEG photos taken with a Lumix® digital camera on your Panasonic plasma using the built-in SD card slot1. Simply insert the SD card, which is about the size of a postage stamp, into the SD slot on the TV and enjoy a photo slideshow with Photo ViewerAmazon.com Product Description
The Panasonic TH-58PZ700U 1080p Plasma HDTV sports an impressive 58-inch plasma screen with 1080p resolution for a wonderful viewing experience. It will feel right at home as the centerpiece of a home theater setup.
An Understated Beauty
The TH-58PZ700U does not look like it’s trying too hard. Instead, it lets the big screen speak for itself. The glass is surrounded by a thick glossy black bezel on all sides, with a door on the bottom to keep controls out of sight. Another hatch hides a slot for SD memory cards. Speakers–matching in color and barely noticeable–are set on both sides of the display. The understated look would be an elegant addition to any decor.
The understated elegant looks of this Panasonic HDTV will fit in with any decor. View larger. |
The TH-58PZ700U has connections for all your home theater components. View larger. |
Outstanding Performance
The TH-58PZ700U is 1080p, meaning it has a full 1920 x 1080 resolution, the highest HD resolution available for the clearest and sharpest picture. Because its plasma display, the black levels are deep and the uniformity of brightness is superb. The unit has 4096 shades of gradation and has up to a 5000:1 contrast ratio. Video noise reduction circuitry and a digital comb filter make sure the picture on screen is always optimal. The TH-58PZ700U will upconvert any signal you feed it and display it at 1080p.
Connections
On the back, the TH-58PZ700U features two HDMI inputs, two component inputs, two composite inputs, and two S-Video inputs. Hidden beneath panels in front is another composite and S-Video input, a component video input, and a slot for SD cards. Insert an SD card filled with photos and you can watch a slide show with the built-in Photo Viewer software.
TV as an Art Gallery
The TH-58PZ700U includes GalleryPlayer software you can use to display high-definition art and photography on your TV. A free collection of images is included so your television can display art even when it’s not on.
One-Touch Convenience
When you use the Panasonic EZ-Sync technology to connect to other compatible EZ-Sync devices via the HDMI connector, you get one-touch control over all your home theater components. For example, with one touch of a button, you can turn on the DVD player, turn on the receiver, and set the DVD player as the source while also adjusting the sound level, turn on the TV–which will accept the input signal–and play the DVD. Instead of fumbling to find all the right buttons, you can watch your movies without wondering how to set everything up.
The TH-58PZ700U is backed by a 1-year limited warranty for parts and labor.
What’s in the Box
TH-58PZ700U plasma HDTV, remote control (with batteries), AC cord, pedestal, two cable clamper, and antenna adapter.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Awesome!
I’ve owned this TV for about 7 months now. I bought it at Circuit City for a steal at the time… around $3,000 for a 2 week old floor model. With this being my first expensive television purchase, I researched for over a year before I actually bought it. The internet can’t come close to comparing these televisions, its best to compare them side by side in the store. I’ve hooked it to my PC, DVD, and XBOX 360 for comparison and the picture is just unbelievable with all of them!!! I’ve heard negative remarks about larger models (46″+) having issues pixelating 480P signals. It might be true, but I don’t have that problem with this TV.
I think the organic sound coming from the TV is great! You have to remember you are paying for the television itself, not the sound quality (that’s what home theatres are for!). I’ve got it hooked to a Sony 5.1 surround and I don’t have any problems at all!
I bought the 3 year warranty from Circuit City because you can never be too safe with an investment like this… are you telling me you are already spending $3k and won’t spend another measly $300 on a warranty? You have to be kidding!
This is definitely the best television I’ve ever purchased and if I had to do it all over again, I wouldn’t have picked a lesser expensive set.
2 Stars STAY AWAY!
Purchased two of these TV Units for my Home. Paid over $3300 including mounting brackets. I’ve had nothing but issues with these working! Currently they are less than one year old and now one is in the shop (been there for 3 weeks) and they can’t get parts for them! VERY BAD SUPPORT FROM PANASONIC! I purchased these becuase of the good reviews! The picutre is great, but what good are they if they don’t work????
update: after 30 days of Panasnoic promises, I still have no TV. I WILL NEVER BUY PANASONIC AGAIN! 3-23-09
5 Stars Fantastic tv
This tv is by a wide margin the best bang for you buck you can get with a tv. Amazon had it for about $2300 in early Jan 09 so don’t pay more than that, but at that price it is an amazing deal. Picture is as good or better than any other tv on the market and the sound is very good for built in speakers. The only thing I would change is to add an extra HDMI connector, but that is a minor issue. Great tv, good service from Amazon (white glove arrived on time and delivery guys were helpful, but did not do a full install like other reviews have mentioned), great value.
1 Stars Severe power problems
I concur with the previous poster that this TV is GORGEOUS (except that it has quite a glare), but more importantly, the TV has severe power problems. I have had the TV for a 11 months. I was IN LOVE with it and had recommended it to everybody. My boyfriend and my dad both bought the exact same TV. However, one week ago, the TV suddenly quit. I only had it on for maybe one hour. I turned it off and it never turned back on again. So I spent over $3000 for a TV that lasted less than one year. It’s just shy of the warranty expiration date, but one month from now, it’ll cost me a lot if I want repairs! Anyway, I’m just hoping it doesn’t happen to the other people who bought the TV because of my recommendation!
5 Stars What I really wanted when I thought HD!
This is our second plasma monitor. Our first was a Pioneer, years ago, and made me wonder what the big hoopla over HD was about. This monitor helped me to understand! The picture is so sharp, even with non-HD programming. HD images are sharp with clear colors and flawless contrast. The black tones are true, without any greenness or inkiness (both problems with our old Pioneer). My favorite part about it is that I sometimes can’t even tell that what I’m watching isn’t in HD. It just makes everything look great.
I should add, though, that you need to take the time to set up the color saturation, brightness and contrast. When we first plugged it in and turned it on, the image was awful. My first thought was that all HD monitors were crap and that it was just a fad. But once my husband worked out the kinks in the image, I was sold. I could tell the difference the first time I saw it, before he even told me. So take the time to get to know your TV and learn how to make it work for you (or get someone that will do it for you) and you’ll be thrilled!
And finally, you don’t want it too close to your face. When we first got this monitor, we had a smaller set up for our living room. The screen was only about 8 feet from the couch. This was fine for our smaller screen, but with this one it made all the pixels way too obvious. Then we moved to a new place and the screen is about 12 feet from the couch. At first it’s weird to be so far away from the TV, but it’s just what was needed. Bigger may be better, but you need to have the proper distance. If you’re closer than 10 feet to your TV stand, then be sure to get a smaller monitor.
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