Entered CNET Catalog: 01/25/2003
SKU: PT-50PD3-P
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Manufacturer description
Panasonic's Plasma represents a major leap forward in plasma display technology. The thin, flat, large-screen plasma display delivers the world's highest levels of brightness and contrast. Its sharp pictures and natural, true-to-life colors make for an extremely impressive viewing experience. These units come equipped for ready connection to today's advanced video sources, including HDTV, DVD, and personal computers. Product summary
The good: High-resolution, HDTV-capable panel; solid color decoding; independent input-specific picture memories.
The bad: Lacks 3:2 pull-down in the video processor; very expensive compared to other display types.
The bottom line: A good performer with one flaw, this 50-incher still makes a tempting choice for home-theater big spenders.
User opinions
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2/10
Better shop aroundby - December 23, 2003
Pros: On screen display and configuration a breeze Integrated dual NTSC tuner Excellent use as PC monitor and TV
Cons: 1 Component video input Only audio speaker out with No audio output (ie RCA or optical audio out) Heard lots of people having power supply problems & other technical problems Other screens available at better price
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4/10
Thumbs Downby - April 21, 2003
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Review: I'm "peebee", the author of the 3/6/03 review. My review was definitely thumbs down, I don't know why you posted it as thumbs up.
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3/10
Careful. . . .by - March 6, 2003
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Review: This review is actually for the PT-50PHD4-P, which is a newer version of the PT-50PD3-P There's only one set of component inputs. That sucks. Fujitsu and Pioneer have better inputs. Don't count on a receiver to do the job. The VGA input cannot be used for component input. With this monitor, you are very reliant on your supporting electronics, make sure you get whatever inputs you need on them cause they're not on the TV. Documentation and Panasonic support for this are nonexistant. Amazing for a $10,000 TV. Really annoying that you cannot zoom/stretch/etc. when you're receiving an HD signal. Amazing given that most broadcasters send out their 4:3 shows with black bars on the sides; you are powerless to do anything about that. Do a web search on DVI & HDCP before you buy any TV equipment. All in all, I'm not nearly so excited as when I bought it.
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8/10
Model Numbers confusingby - January 24, 2003
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Review: I am a prospective buyer of a 50" plasma in Asia and am confused by the model #s out there: What are the differeneces between models and which one is the newest? PT-50PHD4P TH-50PHD5UY TH-50PHD5 EX/BX TH-50PHW5 EX/BX Thanks for your help.
User Rating: 4/10
"The T.V. Repair Man's best friendby - December 18, 2002
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Review: Although it had an outstanding picture it didn't last long. For the price of 7,000 dollars I was hoping that I wouldn't have to spend 600 dollars getting it repaired twice.
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Panasonic PT 50PD3-P - 50" plasma panel specifications
- General
- Product type Plasma panel
- Diagonal Size 50.0 in - Widescreen
- Display
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1366 x 768
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1
- Total Pixels 1049088.0
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 160 degrees
- Display Menu Language French , Japanese , Italian , Spanish , German , English
- Analog Video Signal Composite video
- TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty No tuner
- Video Features
- Video Interface Composite , Component , S-Video
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Audio Controls Bass , Balance , Treble , Sound mode
- External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total) 16.0 Watt
- Connections
- Connector Type 2.0 x HD component video / RGB input ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear , 1.0 x VGA input ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-in ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 1.0 x S-Video input ( BNC x 5 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-in ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear , 1.0 x Composite video input ( BNC ) - Rear , 1.0 x Serial ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 2.4 Watt
- Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star
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