Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV
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Even before you turn it on, the Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV enhances your environment by simply being a beautiful object. It's when you fire it up, however, that the magic begins. Don't be dismayed when others in the room fail to respond to your conversation. This is one very large TV; resistance is futile. Just give up and enjoy the show.
The 10,000 hour 1080p panel is capable of displaying 6,144 shades of gradation, the benefit of which is most obvious in pure rich blacks. Vivid is the key word in the TC-P50S30's design. The 600Hz Subfield drive insures that each individual pixel remains lit for the minimum time possible to reduce after effects. This is especially important in sports and action sequences. And speaking of action, Game Mode tweaks the TC-P50S30's settings, prioritizing fast response and super-sharp detail for the lightening-fast gaming world.
The TC-P50S30's extensive connectivity has got your digital options covered with 3 HDMI connections, so you can switch from Xbox to PlayStation to TV as fast as you want to. Or you use the SD card slot or one of the 2 USB ports to enjoy music, videos and JPEG slide shows. If that's still not enough, the LAN port is your gateway to a world of online entertainment. Just press the VIERA Tools button on your remote. But that's not all your remote can do. Instead of juggling several remotes while you miss the kickoff, control all of your HDMI connected devices with just the VIERA remote. Setup is a snap. You can even go wireless with the optional WiFi adapter.
Finally, Panasonic has demonstrated its environmental commitment by eliminating lead and mercury from its panels while Energy Star compliance ensures that your TV will save you money while it helps preserve the environment.
- 600Hz Sub-Field Drive
- 600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into data. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects
- Rich Color Gradation Data: Deep Color
- VIERA faithfully reproduces all the colors inherent in today's most advanced image sources, such as Blu-ray Discs and DVDs. Use an HDMI cable to connect VIERA to the playback device, and you'll enjoy the kind of rich, vibrant colors that make viewing such a pleasurable experience
- Ultimate Color Expression: x.v.Color
- VIERA models with x.v.Color compatibility reproduce all of the vibrant color in images recorded by wide x.v.Color gamut compatible camcorders. These rich, vivid images are a feast for the eyes
- Enjoy Web Entertainment Instantly: EASY IPTV
- Simply press the VIERA Tools button on the remote control to directly access a variety of Internet services. Enjoy online music and movies with ease
- Get Your Game Face On: Game Mode
- Games are much more fun when there's no lag in operation. VIERA automatically chooses settings that provide the optimal image, so you get super-fast response and no delays. Even dark scenes with delicately rendered details are beautiful and easy to see
- One Remote Controls Them All: VIERA Link
- VIERA Link interlinks the operation of a variety of AV devices, so you can operate them all using only the VIERA remote control. Setup is easy; simply connect the compatible devices to each other via HDMI cables
- Long Panel Life, Up to 100,000 Hours
- One important way consumers can protect the environment is by choosing high-quality products and taking care of them so they last for a long time. A high-quality VIERA HDTV can help. Thanks to a newly designed phosphor process and rear panel process, Panasonic plasma panels last for up to 100,000 hours before the brightness decreases by half. That's more than 30 years of viewing, 8 hours a day
- VIERA Link
- VIERA Link interlinks the operation of a variety of AV devices, so you can operate them all using only the VIERA remote control. Setup is easy. Simply connect the compatible devices to each other via HDMI cables
- Long Panel Life, Up to 100,000 Hours
- One important way consumers can protect the environment is by choosing high-quality products and taking care of them so they last for a long time. A high-quality VIERA HDTV can help. Thanks to a newly designed phosphor process and rear panel process, our plasma panels last for up to 100,000 hours before the brightness decreases by half. That's more than 30 years of viewing 8 hours a day
- Mercury and Lead Free Plasma Display Panel
- Panasonic is committed to making products that are friendlier to the environment. In line with this commitment, all VIERA plasma display panels are free of both lead and mercury. This reduces impact on the environment years down the road when the TV is recycled or retired from use
- Additional Features
- Super Resolution/3D Color Management/Motion Pattern Noise Reduction/Pixel Orbiter (Anti-Image Retention) /Built-In Closed Caption Decoder/Off - Timers/DLNA
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| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size (Diagonal) | 49.9" |
| Aspect Ratio |
16 : 9
1
Please Note:And 4:3 close |
| Pixel Resolution |
1920 x 1080
2
Please Note:Pixels: 2,073,600 |
| Refresh Rate |
600 Hz
3
Please Note:Sub-field Drive close |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video System | ATSC, NTSC, QAM |
| HDTV Compatibility |
1080 p 1080 i 720 p |
| TV Scan Lines | Up to 1080 |
| TV Tuner | Yes |
| Speaker | |
|---|---|
| Sound | Stereo |
| Subwoofer | No |
| Power | 20 W |
| Orientation | Full-Range x 2 L/R |
| Inputs/Outputs |
3x HDMI Audio/Video In 1x RCA Composite Video In 1x RCA Component Video In 2x RCA Stereo (L/R) Audio In 2x USB 2.0 Audio/Video In 1x Ethernet LAN In 1x SPDIF Audio Out 4 Please Note:HDMI Input-Support Feature-Audio Return Channel (Input x 1) close |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Picture Modes | Full, H-Fill, Just, Zoom |
| Digital Media Slot |
SD
5
Please Note:AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3 playback close |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi Ready |
| Menu Language | English, Spanish, French |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 120 VAC, 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
Operational: 339W Standby: 0.2W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
47.4 x 30.7 x 12.8" / 120.40 x 74.42 x 32.51 cm With stand 47.4 x 29.3 x 2.2" / 120.40 x 74.42 x 5.59 cm Without stand 6 Please Note:For dimensions without stand: |
| Weight |
62.9 lb / 28.53 kg With stand 54 lb / 24.49 kg Without stand |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 11 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great picture quality (10)
- Easy to setup (7)
- Good resolution (7)
- Attractive (6)
- Reduces glare (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home theater (6)
- Home (5)
- Movies (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (8), Enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (10)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Energy Efficient
- Fast Setup
- Good Remote Control
- Good Resolution
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- Movies
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
Excellent picture. Meets and exceeds by expectations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Good Resolution
- Great Picture Quality
- No Motion Blur
- Viewing angle
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- SPORTS
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
Don't stand to close to the screen, you may loose your balance and fall in. It's big, very big at first, but big is good. Too bad every show isn't in HD. It's so sharp we are constantly saying things like "you can see the reflection in his eyes.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Remote Control
- Good Resolution
- Great Picture Quality
- Reduced Glare
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
- Movies
- Video Games
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
This is my first HDTV so I wasn't sure what to expect in a TV. Being in the television business, I've seen plenty of HD monitors and they do look great and this one does, too--right out of the box. Most of the plasmas we have at our station are Panasonics and that was a selling point for me. This one is brand new so I haven't tried all the bells and whistles and I still have a tendency to try to get it to "look like" my old CRT but I think I'll get over that. Our son loves it when he hooks his Playstation to it and it appears to be a good gaming TV. So far, I'm very pleased with it. The only "con" I might have is program information--it will tell me what I'm watching on the channel I'm tuned to (I receive off air) whereas my old set top converter would let me check other channels and see what was playing on them before actually tuning to them but if this is the worst thing I can say about this TV then I think I made a very good choice.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
- Good Remote Control
- Good Resolution
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
Got a lot for the money! We use it for video games (Xbox) and cable TV. We watch DVDs through the Xbox. The most trouble so far is getting an HDMI Comcast (Xfinity) set top box to support the TV! Comcast ran out of such boxes in December 2011. It's a bit tinny sound-wise, but that's to be expected. External speakers are next on the list.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Energy Efficient
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound Quality
- Reduced Glare
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Home Theater
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
This was an upgrade to main TV from 40 inch to 50 inch as the prices have fallen. This TV is more energy efficient, has very sharp picture, and very good sound. I like the internet connectivity although I wish that there was more direct content.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast Setup
- Great Picture Quality
- Reduced Glare
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
I use this TV to watch sports and Blu-ray movies. AWesome!!!!!! Picture quality is great. Sound quality is clear and I don"t have to raise the volume into the 40's volume range.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Good Resolution
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Glare
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
- Wall Mounting
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
We like plasma because we need a wide viewing angle and bright colors for our situation. This is a superior set of its kind because Panasonic makes a highly reliable plasma, the picture quality is excellent, and the set is light and compact for its size. It takes scarcely any time to set up. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Fast Setup
- Good Resolution
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- Video Games
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
Bought this tv to replace a 12 year old "big screen" 55" monster. Had to buy a credenza for it to sit on and fit in between my towers and under my light bridge. The TV looks like it was custom made for the location. Took me less than an hour to install (on stand) and set up. Great picture, HD via HDMI cable and outstanding video with my XBox and Kinnect. Minor issue... Brightness changes by it self up and down slightly. Will call service to check it out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Best looking TV out there
- Easy To Set Up
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote Control
- Great Picture Quality
- Great Sound Quality
- LED-backlit
- Reduced Glare
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Movies
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
This is my first time of making such a large purchase on line. Everything so far is beyond my expectations.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- All the connections options I could ever need
- Best looking TV out there
- Great Picture Quality
- Reduced Glare
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
panasonic always a great tv plasma is much better than led overall!!
Pros
- Energy Efficient
- Fast Setup
- Good Resolution
- Great Picture Quality
- Reduced Glare
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Panasonic TC-P50S30 50" Class VIERA S30 Series 1080p Plasma TV:
I'm a bonehead when it comes to stuff like this. But after watching a 36" Sony Trinitron CRT for seven years, the difference is like day and night! Set-up was quick and easy using HDMI cables, and I even labeled the inputs. I'm using the Cinema setting, and the color is beautifully natural, no motion blur, no artificial blinding brightness (like LED's), and the leap to HD is incredible. [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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What's in the Box
- Remote Control
- 2 x AA Batteries
- AC Cord
- Pedestal
- Owner's Manual
- Child Safety
- Quick Start Guide
- Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
- 1 Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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