This model has a 50” diagonal screen capable of handling 480p/720p/1080i resolution. It is capable of up to 29 billion displayable colors with 3,072 shades of gradation. With a contrast ratio of up to 10,000:1 and a native resolution of 1366×768 pixels, this unit delivers a remarkably vivid picture. It also is equipped with Panasonic’s upscale package including 4 speakers with 2 woofers and 2 tweeters with a combined 31 watts of output power.
The tuners are NTSC/ATSC/QAM to handle standard analog as well SD and HDTV. There is a complete array of inputs and outputs with the main connection being a pair of rear HDMI-HDCP interface slots. Composite video, S-video, and audio input for video all have two rear and one front connection. There is also a RGB/VGA mini D-sub 15 pin rear connection for Personal Computer input.
This package also includes Panasonics large selection of bells and whistles like Picture-in-Picture from two sources, TV Guide™ On Screen Program guide, and the EZ Sync HDAVI tuning control. There is a sleep (off) timer, and the V-Chip Program lockout that allows parental control over programming. The SD Card slot allows viewing of JPEG photos on the screen, and the CableCard feature allows the reception of cable HD broadcasts without the need for a cable box in areas where this service is available.
The Pedestal Stand is included with the 600U units, and when it is used the dimensions are 34.3” x 49.9” x 15.8”. When the pedestal stand is not used the depth is a mere 5.5”. The whole package, including stand, weighs a mere 123.5”, and its power consumption is rated at 525 watts.
November 29th, 2006 by Plasma Man
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