Panasonic Th42PHD Plasma Tv

There’s an aspect ratio of 16:9 but unfortunately it doesn’t kick in when you’re watching through your HD DVD or HD Sky box and the contrast ratio is a very respectable 3000:1 keeping it at the top end of the contrast-ratio leader board.  The native resolution of the Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK is 1,024 x 768, which theoretically isn’t enough to fully resolve 720p HDTV, but it still manages to handle any high definition source.  The 3D colour management system adds to the colour experience of the TV as does the Black Drive system for dark-area contrast.  We love PIP.  Picture to picture is the perfect solution for advert surfing – when the commercials are on, you can start watching something better but keep an eye on your original programme and another if you chose because there’s two PIP boxes.  And with this Panasonic plasma you can move the pictures around so you could have your PIP inset or you could have them side by side. There aren’t speakers and there isn’t a built-in tuner so if you want satellite channels you’re going to have to go for Sky or an external Freeview box.  They’ve also added a fan-less quiet operation mode which is an improvement as we found the fan on other Panasonic models could start whining like a good ‘en.  The Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK has an acceptable amount of connectivity with four inputs, which are fitted into removable boards that slot into sections on the back of the plasma giving you the flexibility add or remove inputs as you please.