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Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ86FV
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| Screen size | 42 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
| HD compatibility (1080i/720p) | Yes | ||
| HD Ready certification | Yes | ||
| Brightness | N.C. | ||
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| Contrast ratio | 30000:1 |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | NC |
| Response time | 0.001 ms |
| Sound level | 2 x 10 Watt RMS |
| Connectivity | VGA • HDMI (x3) • SCART (x2) • Component • S-Video • Composite |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 1064 x 723 x 327 mm |
| Weight | 34 kg |
| Type | Plasma |
| 3D | no |
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: December 3, 2008
Test date: December 3, 2008
This model is the 42'' inch version of the 46'' inch TV that we tested in our labs, the Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ86FV. Everything we said in the original article holds true--the only thing that's different is the size!
The components, both physical and electronic, are all identical to those found in the model we tested. The only factor which could be prone to slight variation is the brightness, producing slightly different contrast. According to our own tests, and assurances from manufacturers, the results of one TV can accurately be applied to others in the range.
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Here, Panasonic has got an excellent TV, with almost everything that we'd expect from a top of the range product. It could with being a little brighter, but there are a lot of other points in its favor, not least of which is this excellent viewing angles offered by plasma screens.
