The TH-50PX6U is Panasonics 50 inch plasma unit minus many of the extra features that are included in the 60U and 600U models. This is not necessarily a bad thing as the important thing in any television is the quality of the reception and reproduction of the picture, and the 6U does not lose anything there. It is capable of progressive scan in 480p and 720p resolution, and boasts the possible 29 billion colors with 3,072 shades of gradation. The pixel count is 1366×768 and the contrast ratio is up to 10,000:1 giving excellent black shading on color images and providing a sharp and clear image.
All of the input and output ports are there including HDMI, composite video, and S-video, but on this unit they are all in the rear. The standard NTSC/ATSC/QAM tuning is present along with Panasonic’s exclusive EZ Sync tuning control via the HDMI port. There is no PC hookup available though. The two speaker 20 watt sound is a slight downgrade, and the Screen on Screen, and built in TV Guide on screen program guide are not include either.
The V-chip Program Lockout that allows parental control, and a Sleep off timer is included as well as the Pedestal stand. The power consumption figure is only 515 watts, and the unit is ultra thin with a depth of only 3.8”. Although the 6U lacks many of the bells and whistles of the other 50 inch screen models made by Panasonic, it is a good choice for a consumer with budget concerns, but still wanting the excellent performance of the basic viewing experience.
November 29th, 2006 by Plasma Man
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