"Freesat" is a new digital satellite service that offers free HD (High-definition) TV programmes. With PZ81 series with freesat built-in, You can enjoy sharp pictures, vivid colours, multi-channel sound, and various services with the interactive contents.
Intelligent Frame Creation achieves excellent moving picture resolution and flicker-less images. With 50Hz video signal input, the Intelligent Frame Creation achieves high moving picture resolution even in fast-motion scenes. This function makes new frame that was calculated by speed and direction of motion. It allows natural frame-to-frame transitions to occur for smooth motion images with high resolution.
Sit back and enjoy stunning HD images with this Panasonic Viera TH50PZ81B 50" plasma television. It features a built-in freesat tuner so you can enjoy HD channels from the BBC and ITV without the need for an external box.
This set has the latest technology called Freesat HD built in which allows you to recieve digtial channles with no subscription fees or additional equipment. 'Freesat' is a new digital satellite service that offers free HD (High-definition) TV programmes. With PZ81 series with freesat built-in, You can enjoy sharp pictures, vivid colours, multi-channel sound, and various services with the interactive contents.
This means that you can watch ITV HD as well as BBC HD free of charge as well as other great digital channles such as E4, Film 4, ITV 2 and 4, BBC 3 and 4, BBC NEWS, CBBC, Cbeebies, Bubble Hits, True Movies 1 + 2 and EuroNews.
This stylish and desirable plasma boasts a host of features to deliver outstanding moving picture resolution and beautiful colour reproduction together with brilliant sound and easy operation, giving viewers the optimum HD viewing experience. This Panasonic HD plasma TV with Freesat built-in is a quick and convenient way to view a wide range of channels including brilliant HD programmes from the BBC and ITV, all for free.
Its state-of-the-art technology gives amazing picture quality, with the Intelligent Frame Creation giving fantastic resolution even during fast moving scenes - something football fans and film buffs will both appreciate.
This set gives optimised picture performance, perfect for HD sports, movies and games, as it comes equipped with Panasonic's flagship Intelligent Frame Creation System, which harnesses the computing power of the V-Real Pro 3 processor, motion compensated additional frames are created and inserted between the source frames resulting in natural frame-to-frame transitions, for smooth motion high definition images.
In addition 24p Real Cinema technology ensures enhanced judder-free playback when viewing 24 frames per second material, such as that output from Panasonic Blu-ray players. The PZ81 series also features 100Hz Double Scan to ensure beautiful, flicker-less on-screen motion and an extra wide colour gamut with x.v.Colour, which produces richer, more vivid colouring from x.v.Colour signals^.
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Panasonic |
| Graded
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This means the TV is either an end of line, surplus stock item. Fully inspected and technically perfect with 12 month warranty. The item may not be supplied in original packaging* but is otherwise in excellent condition. *Packaging will be supplied for safe transit. See the About Us and FAQ pages for more information.
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| Full HD 1080p
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1080p refers to the number of horizontal lines whioch can be displayed by the TV screen. In order to view high definition images from your Blu-ray player or Playstation 3 at their very best you will require a TV capable of diplaying 1080p images
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Yes |
| FHD Ready
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Experience the highest definition possible today with Full HD 1080p. Blu Ray movies and next generation gaming come to life on your screen with the 1920 x 1080 resolution providing such a clear image you truly feel part of the action.
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Yes |
| Contrast Ratio
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This is the measurement of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black. The higher the contrast ratio the better the picture quality
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30,000:1 |
| 100Hz
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100Hz technology reduces blurring on fast moving scenes by displaying 100 images per second compared to standard sets which display only 50. New frames are created by the process and inserted between each original frame to create smoother motion and improved picture quality.
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Yes |
| Get Digital
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Inclues a digital tuner capable of receiving up to 40 free channels with no monthly subscription or need to add a set top box
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Yes |
| Freesat HD
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The BBC and ITV bring you freesat, a brand new digital satellite TV service giving you free HD programmes at no extra cost. freesat has no contract, no subscription, just a one-off payment for the TV, satellite dish and installation. And because freesat is broadcast via satellite, it will be available to almost every household in the UK, so everyone can now enjoy digital TV for free.
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| 24P Playback - 24 Real Cinema
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When reproducing a 24p movie source, the 24p Real Cinema function generates smooth motion transition based on the original 24 frames. Models that do not include 24p Real Cinema are equipped with 24p Playback. The 24p Playback function provides cinema-like images by using a pull-down up to 96Hz.
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| 30:000:1 Contrast Ratio
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With a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 30,000:1, images are presented with power, precision and lifelike detail. The Digital Dynamic Contrast is controlled by a variable backlight behind the panel. The internal dimming or brightening of the PDP backlight creates incredibly dark and bright images making for a clearer natural image.
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| Viera Link
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VIERA Link lets you operate other connected Panasonic AV components using only the VIERA TV\'s remote control unit. You can view a slideshow of your photos on VIERA\'s big screen by simply inserting the SD memory card from your digital camera. You can also enjoy full-HD (1920 x 1080) video clips recorded with an HD camcorder
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| Wall Mountable
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Yes |
| Television Type
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Plasma |
| HDMI Connection
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HDMI is a digital connection which carries sound and picture signals from peripheral devices (like a DVD recorder or Home Cinema) to your TV. If you want to watch High Definition programmes (eg from Blu-ray player, Playstation 3 or Sky HD Box) you will need to use the HDMI connection
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| Screen Size
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50" |
| Dimensions
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H79 x W124 x D11cm |
| Auto Set Up
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Automatically tunes in and sets up the channels at a touch of a button
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Yes |
| AV Inputs
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Audio and video inputs (also known as Composite connectors) carry anaolgue audio and video signals. For improved picture quality you may want to consider upgrading to HDMI connector which carries digital sound and picture signals.
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Yes |
| Display Format
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1080p |
| RGB Enabled Scart Sockets
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RGB enabled scart connectors provide better picture quality than a standard scart connector as they break the picture signal down to its red, green and blue components. This maintains a higher picture quality whilst the signal is sent between your TV and DVD.
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Yes |
| Teletext
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Access to ceefax and teletext services
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Yes |
| Guarantee Period
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The length of time your TV is covered against technical faults. The guarantee covers all parts and labour costs involved in the repair. The guarantee is back to base which means in the unlikely event of a fault you can take the TV back to any of our 5 branches for repair.
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12 months |