Full-HD models with freesat built-in, High Moving Picture Resolution and Advanced Networking Capabilities.
"freesat" is a new digital satellite service that offers free HD (High-definition) TV programmes. With PZ81 series with freesat built-in, You can enjoy sharp pictures, vivid colours, multi-channel sound, and various services with the interactive contents.
V-Real Pro 3
All Viera TVs are equipped with the Panasonic award-winning V-Real picture technology which perfectly optimises the performance of the display panel to render smooth, crystal-clear motion without compromising on delicate colours with rich graduation. The 2008 models are equipped with V-Real PRO 3 for Full HD.
Digital Cinema Colour
PZ800 series comes with "Digital Cinema Colour". Viera's wide colour gamut covers 120% of the conventional HDTV colour standard. The result is a level of colour expression that approaches Digital Cinema. This wide gamut also achieves richer, more vivid colouring from x.v.Colour signals.
1,000,000 : 1 Contrast Ratio
Our latest VIERA plasma TVs are able to achieve a staggering 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio*** - meaning that on-screen blacks are not grey or dark-grey like many other products, but a true, deep, silky black. Scenes filled with suspense will feel even more exciting, and you will feel completely immersed in the action!
Freesat Is The Next Big Thing
The BBC and ITV bring you freesat, a brand new digital satellite TV service giving you free HD programmes at no extra cost. freesat has no contract, no subscription, just a oneoff payment for the TV, satellite dish and installation. And because freesat is broadcast via satellite, it will be available to almost every household in the UK.
Intelligent Frame Creation
In order to deliver you the smoothest possible on-screen motion, our high-end VIERA plasma TVs come equipped with Intelligent Frame Creation technology. Using the formidable computing power of V-Real PRO 3 processor, motion compensated additional frames are created and inserted between the source frames resulting in ultra-smooth on-screen movement. Furthermore, when it comes to original movie material that is shot in 24p format, 24p Real Cinema technology kicks-in and reduces judder ensuring that original content is super smooth!
100 Hz Double Scan
The standard European PAL broadcast signal is 50Hz - meaning that the on-screen image on your TV is refreshed 50 times each second. However VIERA plasma TVs have 100Hz Double Scan technology built in, meaning that the frame rate is doubled, resulting in beautiful flickerless moving images.
11th Generation Panels
All 2008 VIERA plasma TVs feature Panasonic 11th generation panels - the result of several years of research and development. Boasting beautiful colour reproduction, and fluid precise on-screen motion, these 11th gener ation panels break new ground, even for us! Furthermore, the plasma TVs are environmentally friendly as they are both lead-free and designed to deliver a long panel lifetime of up to 100,000 hours - giving you many years of superb entertainment.