Panasonic Smart Viera 42" Class E50 Series Full HD LED HDTV
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Panasonic Smart Viera 42" Class E50 Series Full HD LED HDTV with 1920x1080 Resolution, 4 HDMI Connections, 24p Playback (3:2), 24p Smooth

SKU: PCTCL42E50

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E N : Is this TV 60 Hz or 120 Hz?ROBERT K : 120 Hz. Great TV!THOMAS D : 120 hzBOGDAN H : This TV 120Hz. This TV is VERY safety for your eyes.TOM N : it is 120 hz..MY N : 120HzRANDAL G : Hi E N, The TC-L42E50, TC-L47E50 and TC-L55E50 are all 120Hz refresh rate.Despite all the confusion posted on third party websites and the Panasonic site not even mentioning the refresh rate, they are indeed 120Hz. Although I could not replicate it while writing this, I have seen the actual 120HZ "pop-up" in one of the display features along with 1080p etc while fumbling around with the remote. You will want HD cable to take advantage of all that these units can do. Blu-ray a must. Surround sound system critical for pleasing sound.SOO K : It is 120 hz which is a big difference from regular 60 hz tvRAYMOND H : I quote.... " It is a 120Hz, 1080p panel with Panasonic's 360 Back Light Scanning for improved performance with fast motion scenes and reduced judder when viewing film content. "
Alexandria M : Is it possible to view what upcoming programs are showing ? I can view what'scurrently on TV, but is there a way I can see what comes.on next? Also, I do not have a cable box.PATRICK R : Sadly Alexandria it does not. Before I got my L42E50 I was using a digital converter with an old analog CRT TV, so I could get the"over the air" HDTV digital programming. That digital converter had the HDTV programming catalog you are asking about. And since I am still getting my HDTV programming over the air, I have been contemplating hooking that digital converter up to this Panasonic just so I could get the HDTV programming catalog feature back. I do miss it. This, or a cable box, seems to be the only way to get that feature with this Panasonic. Even so, I LOVE this HDTV and would by it all over again in a heartbeat!THOMAS D : I have not tried to do what you are trying I am on an antenna also and do not think that information is available. I have noticed that the picture is excellent. The colors are true and images are crisp. I am enjoying this TVTOM N : With out the cable box, u can not what upcoming programs....it that help.
Shopper : Is this tv have wi fi or does it require some type of wireless adapter? What type of wireless adapter is needed?SOO K : It is WIFI ready which means need to purchase a wireless adaptor in order to get WIFI setup.PATRICK R : Sorry, missed the part about the Wi-Fi adapter itself. This is what you'll need.. Panasonic TY-WL20U Wireless AdapterTOM N : I have not used the internet neither wireless yet....so I don't kownPATRICK R : It's Wi-Fi "enabled" which means you have to purchase a separate Wi-Fi adapter.KANDARP P : This is WiFi ready LED TV however you need Panasonic TY-WL20U Wireless Adapter which will cost around $50 to make it wifi TV. You could use other brand adapters too which you could get in around $35. Overall this is very good TV.RANDAL G : Dr Watson, You will need to buy the wireless adapter to go wireless with this tv. The correct adapter for this Panasonic tv is the "Panasonic Wireless Adapter for Viera" model number TY-WL20U. I would recommend buying the wireless adapter WITH the dongle ( a docking station) to make placement a little easier and perhaps improve your signal strength. It get a little crowded on the back of these tv's so using the dongle is a big plus. The secondary markets are the best place to purchase this item. Hope this helps.CHIRAG R : It needs a wireless adapter which I hear is kinda expensive. ROBERT K : It has built in WIFI.

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About Panasonic PCTCL42E50

The Panasonic Smart Viera 42" Class E50 Series Full HD LED HDTV features IPS (In Plane Switching) Panel which provides optimal quality even when viewed 178 degrees off axis. Videophiles will be able to have all the benefits of the movie theater at home with 24p Cinematic Playback, which recreates the look of movies shot for the theater screen at 24 frames-per-second.

Convenience features include an SD media card slot and 2 USB ports for viewing media directly from a memory cards and sticks. The TC-L42E50's Media Player allows you to enjoy an extensive range of photo, video and audio formats. Your TV's wide connectivity also includes 2 HDMI inputs as well as component, composite and optical inputs. Let's not forget that the TC-L42E50's Wi-Fi capability gives you even more layout flexibility (requires adapter). Connect a DLNA-compatible Viera 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.

Gamers will appreciate the 1,080 lines of moving-picture resolution coupled with Game Mode which optimizes contrast and sharpness and accelerates image processing. The C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) will even adjust the screen's brightness in relation to the ambient light conditions.

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What's in the box:

  • Panasonic Smart Viera 42" Class E50 Series Full HD LED HDTV
  • Remote Control
  • 2 x AA Batteries
  • Pedestal (TBL5ZX0037)
  • Owner's Manual
  • Child Safety
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Panasonic Warranty

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