The Panasonic TH-42PX80B has built in digital freeview, so its ready for the digital switchover and you get all the free channels.
Its also wall mountable giving you the option to save some space in your living room.
As it comes with 3 HDMI inputs and and optical input for the sound, this TV is ideal for gamers whether youve got an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. This also makes it perfect for high definition movies played through a Blu-ray player.
HDTVtest recently gave this model its highly recommended award saying that it had -
"Excellent black level and shadow detail, fluid motion handling with minimal blurring and the ability to display 1080p/24 video signal without any judder"
This is thanks to the advanced technology that Panasonic have put into there new plasma range including a 100Hz refresh rate so the picture is kept fresh and clear while the usual Viera Link means you can unprecedented power over compatible Panasonic products. Now, you can use just a single remote control to manage your entire AV system. VIERA Link uses the control signals that are transmitted through an HDMI cable for automated functions. Just press the VIERA Link button on the VIERA TV remote to control your entire Panasonic home cinema components.
Also equipped with V-AUDIO and V-AUDIO Surround sound, Panasonic‘s unique sound technology, VIERA televisions deliver crystal-clear sound with superior bass performance. V-AUDIO surround features Panasonic‘s unique digital amplifier, carbon speaker and slim side speaker design as well as featuring SRS tru surround XT or BBE ViVA HD3D Sound.
"Panasonics seemingly unstoppable plasma roll continues
apace with this stunner despite LCDs best efforts"
- What Video & Hi-Def TV July 2008
Download Viera TH42PX80B Product Information Sheet (PDF)
Specification Overview:
- 42" HD Ready Plasma TV
- 15000:1 Contrast Ratio
- 1,024 x 720 Resolution
- 100,000 Hours Panel Life
- V Real 3
- VIERA Link
- 100Hz Double Speed
- Progressive Scan
- TV Tuner - 1x analogue, 1x digital
- Integrated Freeview
- Teletext - 1000 pages
- Electronic Programme Guide
- Memory Card Reader
- V-Audio (w bass boost)
- Remote Control
Connectivity:
- 2 x SCART
- 3 x HDMI
- 1 x PC Input
- 1 x S-Video
- 1 x Component
- 1 x Composite
- 1 x RF
Wall Mounting:
- Wallmountable - Yes
- See Recommended Accessories for suitable brackets
Others:
- Dimensions (W x D x H) - 102cm x 9.5cm x 67.9cm Without stand
- Dimensions (W x D x H) - 102cm x 32.7cm x 72.7cm With stand
- Weight - 26kg Without stand
- Weight - 28kg With stand








Question from ash: Asked on 06/01/2009 Hi, does this product still come with the 5 year warranty if you purchase from in the store? Also does it come with any extras?
Question from RORYF: Asked on 01/12/2008 WHAT WARRANTY COMES WITH THIS TV? TH42PX80B. I AM BASED IN DUBLIN, HOW CAN I AVAIL OF THE WARRANTY IE IS THERE SOMEWHERE IN DUBLIN FOR RETURNS ETC?