DISADVANTAGES

Connectivity is below average, most competing models have 4 HDMI connections. Although it is a step up from the C12 Series which only offers 2 HDMI connections.

Response time could be lower, around 5-6ms but you probably won't notice a big difference.

As with most medium range HDTV's slight blooming is a small inconvenience, but unless you previously had a $3500 HDTV you probably won't notice!

MANUFACTURE STATED FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

LCD U12 Series

1080p Full High Definition native resolution viewing.

VIERA Image Viewer, Simply insert an SD card into into the built-in card slot reader and view your photos right away!

VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable.

Contrast ratio of 15,000:1 is a step up from the C12 Series which offers a DCR of 10,000:1.

Connectivity was stepped up to 3 HDMI connections, not 2 as on the C12 Series.

Average Price

$730

REVIEW SUMMARY

Overall this set performed well! It offers a full high definition resolution, good contrast levels, and average connectivity. The dejudder process is nothing special but is average. It's features are medium range and useful! For the price you get a good HD set. It does lack a 120Hz refresh rate but for the price that's not un common. It's a good set.If you want a 120Hz refresh rate, see the G1 Series.

Model Type    LCD

VIDEO  .

Screen Size  42" Class (41.6" diagonal)

Response Time  8 msec

Viewing Angle  178°

Aspect Ratio  16:9

Native Resolution (Number of Pixels)  2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)

HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p)  Yes

EDTV Display Capability (480p)  Yes

Aspect Control  480i/p: Full, Just, 4:3, Zoom

1080i/p: Full, H-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom

Panel  IPS 1080p (WSXGA)

Progressive Scan  Yes

x.v.Color  Yes

Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter  Yes

3D Color Management  Yes

Sub Pixel Control  Yes

Intelligent Scene Controller  Yes

Motion Focus Technology  Yes

AUDIO  .

Speakers  Full-range x 2 (L, R)

Number of Speakers  2

Audio Output  20 W (10% THD)

(8 ohms, 80 Hz - 17 kHz)

Surround Sound  Yes

INPUTS & JACKS  .

Integrated ATSC Tuner  Yes

VIERA Image Viewer™  Y (JPEG playback)

HDMI Input  3 (1 side)

Analog Audio Input (for HDMI)  Yes

Composite Video Input  2 (1 side)

S-Video Input  1 (side)

Audio Input (for Video)  2 (1 side)

PC Input  1

Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR)  1

Audio Input (for Component Video)  1

Digital Audio Output  1 (5.1 ch)

Headphone Jack  1

CONVENIENCE  .

VIERA Link™  Yes

VIERA® Tools  Yes

Game Mode  No

V-Chip Program Lockout  Yes

Built-In Closed Caption Decoder  Yes

Video Input Label  Yes

Video Picture Memory  Yes

GENERAL  .

Power Supply  AC 110 - 127 V, 60 Hz

Rated Power Consumption  217 W

Standby Power Consumption  0.3 W

On Mode Average Power Consumption  146 W

Energy Star  Yes

Receiving System  ATSC/QAM/NTSC

VESA Compatible  Yes

Optional Wall-mounting Bracket  TY-WK32LR2W

Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand  28.0" x 40.5" x 11.7"

Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand  26.3" x 40.5" x 4.4"

Carton Dimensions  30.6" x 51.5" x 10.2"

Gross Weight [lbs (kg)]  64.0 lbs. (29.0 kg)

Filter  Fine Black Panel

Contrast (Dynamic)  15,000:1

Trilingual Menu  English/Spanish/French

Sleep Off-Timers and Programable Timer  (5 programs)

Mass Weight [lbs (kg)]  54.1 lbs. (24.5 kg)

Weight  79.4 lbs

ADVANTAGES

42"

16:9

1080p

15,000:1

178°

8ms

Not Specified

3

MANUFACTURE:

Panasonic

MODEL:

TC-L42U12

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