The new 2008 Panasonic VIERA models retain their consistency in design throughout the range, from the smaller-sized LCD TVs right through to the largest plasma TVs.
Thanks to V-real 3 and V-real PRO 3 technology, VIERA delivers images of outstanding quality. This superb picture technology enables you to see all the detail of fast moving onscreen images.
Panasonic engineers devote a lot of time to improving ways to make it easier for you to enjoy your Panasonic components. A great example of their innovation is VIERA Link. VIERA Link gives you 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.
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.
Features:- Product Description - Panasonic TH 42PZ800B - 42" plasma TV
- Product Type - Plasma TV
- Diagonal Size - 42" - widescreen
- VIERA Link
- Freeview
- Digital Television Certification - HD ready
- Resolution - 1920x1080
- Contrast - Native: 30,000:1; Dynamic: 1,000,000:1
- Shades of Gradation - 5,120 equivalent steps of gradation
- Display Format - 720p
- 1080P Full HD
- Intelligent Frame Creation - yes
- 100 Hz Double Scan - yes
- Technology - Plasma (PDP)
- Progressive Scan - Yes
- Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
- TV Tuner - 1x analogue, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner - DVB-T
- Analogue TV Tuner - NTSC, PAL, SECAM
- Multi-channel Preview - Picture-and-text (PAT), Picture-in-Picture (PIP), PAP
- Q-Link - yes
- Extra Features - Video noise reduction, on-screen menu, Contrast auto tracking system (CATS), Q-link, screen saver, 3D Color Management, Child Lock, Off Timer, Screen Saver, Power Save Mode, 24p Real Cinema, 24p Playback, Digital Cinema Colour, Deep Colour
- Sound Output Mode - Music/Speech
- Speaker System - 2 speakers
- Sound Effects - Ambience
- Dolby Digital - Yes
- Supported Flash Memory Cards - SD Memory Card
- Swivel Angle (dig.) - ±15°
- Remote Control - Remote control - infrared
- 1 x PC Input
- 4 x HDMI
- 2 x SCART
- 1 x Component
- 1 x Composite
- 1 x RF
- 1 x S-Video
- 1 x Coaxial Digital Audio
- Wallmountable - Yes
- See Recommended Accessories for suitable brackets
- Dimensions (WxDxH) - 1078.0 mm x 327.0 mm x 733.0 mm - with stand
- Weight - 37 kg - with stand








Question from Damian: Asked on 12/01/2009 If i went for the TH-42PZ81B with Freesat would my sky+ dish be ok or would i need a different one?
Thanks Damian
Question from matt: Asked on 07/12/2008 does this tv come with any warranty or do you need it as an extra? cheers
Question from Moses: Asked on 29/09/2008 The TH-42PZ800B has Freeview NOT Freesat, there are no HD broadcasts through Freeview. How good is the picture on standard resolution when receiving Freeview channels?
Please correct me if I am misunderstanding the current status of Freeview and Freesat. Thanks.
Question from pete: Asked on 13/09/2008 does this tv come with the viera metal /glass stand that is shown on the front of te panasonic brochure