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Panasonic TX-P46Z1 review

Panasonic TX-P46Z1 is a sensational, but pricey plasma with 600Hz processing

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-08-04August 4th 2009

Price at launch £4,500.00
Product Type Plasma TV
Scan Format 1080p
Standard Refresh Rate 50 Hz
Digital Tuner DVB-C (MPEG4), DVB-S2, DVB-T (MPEG4)
Analog Tuner NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Video Signal Standard HDTV 1080p
Number of HDMI Ports 1
Product Family Viera
Brand Name Panasonic
Screen Size 117 cm (46")
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Technology Ethernet
HDMI Yes
Weight with Stand (Approximate) 29.50 kg
Operating Power Consumption 315 W
Standby Power Consumption 300 mW
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2,000,000:1
RMS Output Power 20 W
Electronic Program Guide Yes
Headphone Yes
Digital Audio Output Yes
Height with Stand 805 mm
Width with Stand 1249 mm
Depth with Stand 378 mm
CI+ Yes
Teletext Memory 2000
Frame Refresh Rate 600 Hz
Height 719.0 mm
Width 1249.0 mm
Depth 48.5 mm
Comb Filter 3D Y/C
Sound System Dolby Digital Plus, Surround Sound, DTS
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Colour Depth 68.7 Billion Colors (12-bit)
Features Child Lock, TeleText, Auto Program, Picture and Picture (PAP), Picture and Text (PAT), Picture in Picture
Manufacturer Panasonic
Product Model TX-P46Z1
Product Name Viera TX-P46Z1 Plasma TV
Product Line Viera
Manufacturer Part Number TXP46Z1
Manufacturer Website Address www.panasonic.co.uk
Package Contents
  • Viera TX-P46Z1 Plasma TV
  • Wireless Transmitter
  • Wireless Receiver
  • Tuner Box
  • Remote Control
  • Speakers Yes
    Weight (Approximate) 25.00 kg

    Product Summary

    TX-P46Z1

    Panasonic TX-P46Z1

    Price at launch

    £4,500.00

    For

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    Stunning, slender design

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    Excellent picture quality

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    Wireless 1080p

    Against

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    It costs a heck of a lot

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    The wireless system is external

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