Product Description
VIERA Connect IPTV - More Fun Comes Via a Cloud Service VIERA Connect is a cloud service that provides access to apps in such categories as video and music, social networking, games, news and lifestyle, sports, health and fitness. Learn more about the world of Smart VIERA and VIERA Connect here. Enhance your TV Experience with Popular Apps Popular apps on VIERA Connect include Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Facebook, Twitter, Wall Street Journal, and huluplus, all optimized for the best possible user experience. In the 2012 TVs, you can have an unlimited number of apps installed, because those apps are stored and executed in the cloud, rather than within the memory of the TV itself. Clicker - Video on Demand Cross Searching Find your favorite movies and video content easily with one-step searching, which allows you to cross search from multiple VOD services. For ease-of-use, use the quick keyword input on VIERA Connect to help retrieve your desired content faster and easier. Customize your screen by grouping commonly used apps and displaying them on the screen for easier use. VIERA Remote App Support The VIERA remote app lets you use a smartphone or tablet device as a remote control. Tap and flick-based commands are intuitive. You can use your smartphone as a gamepad for VIERA Connect game applications or use your tablet as a touch pad to control what you do on the TV screen during web browsing. Display the same web pages on both your VIERA screen and your smartphone with a simple flick. Simply "swipe" and share your favorite photos, music, and movies from your smartphone to your VIERA TV anytime.     Communicate with Family and Friends The social networking TV function allows users to access social network sites and communicate with your loved ones while simultaneously watching TV. Now you can watch live sports games while upping the excitement by chatting with your friends as the game unfolds. You can also record an original message and set it as your answering voice message. Callers can record messages onto the SD Memory Card (minimum 512MB required), while you are away. *Skype Communication camera not included with TV purchase A Great TV Experience: A Suite of TechnologiesDLNA/Built-in Wi-FiConnect this DLNA-compatible VIERA HDTV and DLNA-compatible AV equipment to your home network, and you can watch movies, listen to music, and view photos from any room in the house. The UT50 series is Wi-Fi ready and a separate wireless LAN adaptor is required. *Wireless adapter not included with purchase  Fast-Switching Phosphor The use of fast switching phosphors has significantly reduced afterglow duration and reproduced clear 3D and 2D images. Fast switching phosphors are used in all full HD models. 3D 24p Cinema Smoother  VIERA gives you naturally flowing 24p images with the look and tonal characteristics of film, and familiar TV-like quality. This mode optimizes the number of frames of 24p images recorded from film sources onto media such as Blu-ray Disc. Panasonic's advanced source analysis and frame generation deliver smooth, natural, and lifelike images. 600 Hz Sub-field Drive and 2500 Focused Field Drive The UT50 features 600Hz technology which allows for superb full-HD motion and still images. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into dots. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects. The UT50 also employs Neo Plasma Black 2500 FDD (Focused Field Drive) to provide a crisp image even when the content shows very fast motion. Share Content on the Large Screen with 2D-3D ConversionUnique Panasonic technology converts 2D images into high-quality 3D images in real-time .The technology generates a detailed depth effect for each type of image, so the 3D effect is natural and realistic. Enjoy Blu-ray movies, DVD movies and even ordinary TV broadcasts in 3D. The Super Resolution function allows images that were converted from 2D to 3D to be displayed in sharp, clear 3D images. Learn more about Panasonic's true-to-life Full HD 3D technology here.Operate Multiple Systems with Just One Remote Control through VIERA Link The UT50 features VIERA Link, a technology that allows a consumer to operate all VIERA Link compatible AV components using only the TV’S remote control. Users can watch their child, pet and/or property by installing the camera and networking to the VIERA HDTV via Ethernet cable. Just point the VIERA remote at your TV, and the signal will travel over the HDMI wires to the right piece of equipment, whether it be your Panasonic Blu-ray or DVD player or Panasonic Home Cinema Surround System. |
2012 Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTV Comparison Chart
| Series | VT50 | GT50 | ST50 | UT50 | XT50 | U50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Models: | 55", 65" | 50", 55", 60", 65" | 50", 55", 60", 65" | 42", 50", 55", 60" | 50" | 50" |
| High Definition Resolution | 1080p Full HD 3D | 1080p Full HD 3D | 1080p Full HD 3D | 1080p Full HD 3D | 720p HD 3D | 1080p Full HD |
| Mercury and Lead Free Panel |  | | | | | |
| Long Panel Life | | | | | | |
| VIERA Link | | | | | | |
| Game Mode | | | | | | |
| Media Player (SD, USB, DLAN via LAN) | | | | | | |
| SD Card Slot | | | | | | |
| HDMI/USB Port | 4/3 | 4/3 | 3/2 | 2/2 | 2/2 | 2/1 |
| 2D-3D Conversion | w/Face Detection | w/ Face Detection | | | | |
| Wi-Fi Capability | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Built-in Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi Ready | Wi-Fi Ready | |
| DLNA (via LAN) | | | | | | |
| Smartphone Remote Function* | | | | | | |
| Fast Switching Phosphors | | | | | | |
| VIERA Connect | | | | | | |
| 2500 Focused Field Drive | | | | | | |
| Skype Communication | | | | | | |
| Social Networking TV | | | | | | |
| E-Help | | | | | | |
| Infinite Black Panel w/ Louver Filter | Ultra | Pro | Pro | |||
| Pro Settings | | | | | | |
| 3D Real Sound | | | | |||
| 24, 576 Shades of Gradation | | | | | | |
| THX3D Certified | | | | |||
| VIERA Touch Pad Controller | | | | | | |
| 96Hz Playback of 24p | | | | |||
| ISFccc | | | | | | |
| Online Movies | | | | |
- Full HD 3D
- 2D to 3D Conversion
- Viera Connect
- Fast Switching Phosphors
Panasonic VIERA TC-P55UT50 55-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV Reviews
Panasonic VIERA TC-P55UT50 55-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV Reviews
| 24 of 24 people found the following review helpful  Awesome TV for the $$$, By Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-P50UT50 50-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV (Electronics) I have had this TV for about a couple weeks now and so far it has been amazing! The plasma picture quality is FAR better than LED or LCD in this price range; the only problem is the screen glare in bright rooms (you will see refections if you are viewing during the day if the curtains are not closed). In my opinion the picture quality is well worth the trouble of getting off the couch and closing the curtains.I read previous reviews of the screen being dim. For one thing, the worst thing you can do while shopping for TV is to look at multiple display TVs. The reason behind this being, most TVs that are on display are in something tech geeks call 'Torch Mode' (basically the brightest and prettiest TV gets the most attention). This is deceptive because when you view the TV in your home you will not have another TV in the room to compare the picture to. But if the picture on this TV is not bright enough for you, go to settings and simply change the picture mode to 'Vivid' or... Read more 15 of 17 people found the following review helpful Buy This TV, By WingVictory (Californee-way) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-P50UT50 50-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV (Electronics) Wow! After lots of research, I am glad I went with the Viera 50-inch plasma. I've never owned a plasma - you can definitely tell this is 600hz - the images move so crisp! The colors are so rich! Panasonic definitely knows how to make TVs.The Viera Internet feature was very important for us. We decided to cut the cord (only using hulu, amazon prime, and our own media for now). I love that this is a built-in feature of the tv, so I do not have to run wires for Roku or Apple TV. We have this TV mounted (no cords, no cable boxes, only ethernet running threw the wall) - look greats, works great. It is amazing to me that you can get a TV like this under 1000. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful Best 3D plasma on the market for under 1k, This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-P50UT50 50-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV (Electronics) I just picked up this 2012 Viera TC-P50UT50 and I must say I'm quite impressed. I had a 4 year old Samsung 50" HT-P5064 and it's like night & day. This Panasonic is absolutely amazing for under $1000! I was really itching on going for the ST50 series but considering that I can control the lighting in my setup, I really didn't see spending the extra $300 was worth it to me. I've calibrated this set as best as I could and I'm breaking it in slowing but will eventually purchase the Spears & Munsil Blu-Ray calibration disc to get the colors & contrast as best as possible. The picture quality is second to none. Deep, inky black levels, jaw dropping colors & fantastic contrast ratios with pretty intuitive picture control settings, Panasonic really knows how to make plasma's. As much as I love the looks of those new LED TV's on the market, I just can't see myself purchasing one. The natural fluid motion picture feel of Panasonic plasma just can't be beat! Netflix streaming, Amazon Prime... Read more |
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Five stars from me, too, just like “btuck” and “WingVictory” said! When I hooked this Viera to the Hopper through one of the Joeys that I recently got through my job at Dish, I was just blown away. This was the third Joey I’ve used, meaning I’m finally running HD and DVR to the four TVs the Hopper is capable of. It looks amazing, and best of all, now everyone can watch their shows in HD, and no one misses a program because of a DVR timer conflict, both of which had been an ongoing battle in my house. Thanks again!
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