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The ST50 series features 1080p Full HD resolution, an Infinite Black Pro
Panel, and VIERA Connect with web browser and built-in Wi-Fi. Other
unique features include 2D to 3D conversion and 2500 focused field
drive.
Panasonic VIERA TC-P50ST50 50-Inch 1080p Full HD 3D Plasma TV
VIERA Connect IPTV - More Fun Comes Via a Cloud Service
VIERA Connect is a cloud service that provides access to apps in
categories like 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 in the cloud,
rather than in the TV memory 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. Use your
smartphone as a gamepad for VIERA Connect game applications or your
tablet as a touch pad to control what you do on the TV screen. 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 app allows you to access social network sites and
communicate with your loved ones while simultaneously watching TV. 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 an SD Memory Card (min. 512MB required), while you are
away. *Skype camera not included with TV purchase
Share Content on the Large Screen with 2D-3D Conversion
Unique Panasonic technology converts 2D images into high-quality 3D
images. The technology generates a detailed depth effect for
each type of image so the 3D effect is natural and realistic. Enjoy
Blu-ray movies, DVDs and TV broadcasts in 3D. The Super Resolution
function allows images that were converted to be displayed in sharp,
clear 3D images. Learn more about Panasonic's true-to-life Full HD 3D
technology here.
The Perfect Smart TV Experience: A Suite of Technologies
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. Panasonic's
advanced source analysis and frame generation deliver smooth,
natural, and lifelike images.
DLNA/Built-in Wi-Fi
Connect
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. VIERA HDTV's Wi-Fi capability
gives you even more layout flexibility. The ST50 series has built-in
Wi-Fi so a wireless LAN adaptor is not required.
600 Hz Sub-field Drive and 2500 Focused Field Drive
The ST50 features 600Hz technology which allows for superb full-HD
motion and still images. Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis
technology which allows for greater clarity with motion images. Each
frame is displayed for a shorter length of time to reduce
aftereffects. The ST50 also employs Neo Plasma Black 2500 FDD (Focused
Field Drive) to provide a crisp image even when the content shows
very fast motion.
Operate Multiple Systems with Just One Remote Control through VIERA Link VIERA Link
The ST50 features VIERA Link, a technology that allows a consumer to
operate all VIERA Link compatible AV components using only the TV’S
remote control. 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.
Deep, Rich Blacks with the Infinite Black Pro Panel
The ST50 series feature self-illuminating panels with ultimate black
levels. Enhancements to the panel and cells help reproduce images with
smooth, natural gradation and deep, rich blacks - even when viewed in
bright surroundings. In movies, the true, deep blacks faithfully
convey the intent of the filmmakers, adding power and realism to the
viewing experience.
Environmentally Friendly
Panasonic’s commitment to sustainability and producing products that
are ecologically sound is evidenced in the 100,000 hour life span of
the Plasma Display panel and the lack of lead or mercury in the
panels. Thanks to a newly designed phosphor process and rear panel
process, Panasonic's plasma panels last for up to 100,000 hours
before the brightness decreases by half. That's more than 30 years of
viewing 8 hours a day. Plus with Eco Mode, Panasonic TV's turn off
and adjust brightness depending on the VIERA's operating status.
Settings can be configured by selecting Eco mode from VIERA Tools.
The Power Save setting also adjusts screen brightness to reduce power
consumption.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Received this p55st50 tv on 3/6 from Amazon. Must be amongst the first
few owners, ordered without looking at one in store as not available to
date. Amazed by the picture quality, black levels and popped up colors.
I
have owned a 42" panasonic plasma for last 7 years and has always found
it superior in natural color reproduction and movie picture quality
when compared to LCDs.
It was a time to upgrade. I did look at some
LCDs but never found them any close to plasma in natural color tones and
movie picture quality. I think Panasonic offers the best quality plasma
amongst very few plasma manufacturers left in market. So picked p55st50
which is at competitive price, superior than last years best rated vt30
and offers most features from higher line ups for 2012.
Here are few major features stood out to me. Will add/edit later..
- Amazing picture and color quality. Noticeable improved motion smoothness, vibrant colors
- profile is prettey slim. Around 1.5" thik. Thickness is uniform from
top to bottom exept the edges on all four sides are thinner. The bezel
is better(thinner) than last years st30 model. There is a clear plastic
extention around the bezel which is not enhancing the the look and I
guess is added to provide protection against any damage to the edges.
There are no buttons on front of the pannel only the remote sensor the
power light and I guess a ambient light sensor. The power, volume,
channel and menu buttons are on the right side back of the pannel which
easy to access when needed. The black bezel is almost non-reflective and
offers no viewing distraction as I have noticed in some other brands.
The new antireflective screen appers to be working well. The screen
itself displays very less reflection even while watching in birght room
with big multiple windows
- 3 hdmi(1 with arc), 2 usb inputs on left
back side which I guess are more than sufficient as most wouldn't hook
up more than 3 hdmi sources and those who do and invest in this
expensive tv would also have a reciever with multiple hdmi inputs.
-
Out of the box the colors were displaying some tint/non-natural tones
but after changing/adjusting settings they are looking great. I might
have noticed this as I am used to watch a 7 year old plasma. Now
actually I started liking the popped up colors and they are definitely
look attractive when compared to LCD displays. Black levels and details
in dark are amazing. Haven't seen as deep black levels in any other tv
yet. I preferred cenema mode for bluerays and custom for HD cable. SD
videos showed some pixalation but that is expected on a 55 inch large
display. Some lower resolution DVD and SD videos are not as sharp as on
my old 42" 480p panny again the magnification factor of 55" display is
to blame. But most dvd video with good resolution were displaying
perfectly without any pixalation. I was blowen away by the picture
sharpness for blueray and hd cable channels.
- Did not notice any of the issues like fluctuating brightness, fbr discussed for 2011 panny tvs in various forums
- Very easy and simple set up
- Installation was quick (except - two people needed to lift and slide
the panel into stand. Understandable considering the 55" size). Set up
was very simple and intuitive. Connected via 5GHz wireless. There is
option of connecting via ethernet but so far I am not noticing any
bandwidth issues on wireless.
- The viera connect and internet
features are great. DLNA support is amazing. Could connect to ps3 media
server application on my pc and stream some dvd movies with dolby 5.1
sound. Browser wasn't installed out of the box, but could install it
from viera market. There is android and ios app to control the tv as
well as browser from smart phone.
- Netflix HD movies looked great.
Was no way to determine the resolution but picture was clearly hi
defination, better than dvd format, no buffering/stuttering.
- There are plentey of movie streaming apps including amazon, vudu and others some subcriptin based some free.
- Other than movie streaming and browsers no other viera applications I
guess are much useful. There are weather, news, fitness, game
applications out there but I think smartphone/tablet is better device to
access them.
- The new advertised 8 train speakers with 3d sound - I
checked out the tv sound , was crystal clear, with some sourround
effect but not something which will replace your 5.1 sorround system. I
have Onkyo 7.1 system and the sound was no match to Onkyo. Quickly
switched back to Onkyo. Plugged ps3 and cablebox to reciever via hdmi
and used optical out from tv to connect to reciever for audio from
streaming, audio/video applications, sd/usb streaming. The optical out
from tv is passing dolby digital signals but as from online forums the
optical connection can pass only two channels. Good for most but if you
want all the channels when available you will need hdmi cable with audio
return channel and a supporting reciever.
- The browser and the
touch pad on android phone to control browser doesn't looked like fully
baked in. The cursor is very difficult to move/control. Moves very
slowly. The browser also wasn't easy to navigate around. Hopefully
Panasonic comes up with updates to browser and phone application to
address these areas. The android remote application is fully functional
and very handy except the cursor control. Could project photos from my
phone onto tv.
I wasn't able to control the cabel box and ps3
connected via hdmi using the viera link. I guess only panasonic products
are supported. Would be great to get support for other devices to cut
down on number of remotes.
No new compatible Bluetooth 3d glasses
available yet. I tried 3d in store on last years gt30 and it was looking
awsom. Expect 50 series perform better in 3d display.
So overall
By TechGuru
Well, I use the term 'perfect' by most people's standards. I'm sure
professioanl calibrators and very picky videophiles can find numbers to
show where there can be a lot of improvement, just as with all tvs,
However, I likely represent the majority in what constitutes being
considered almost perfect for a tv.
I certainly have not had the
tv calibrated or even changed the settings much. However, the picture
is stunning as it is and calibration would only make it that much
better, although possibly less stunning for those who want that more
than realism. :) I would say the contrast is too high and for me
personally there seems to be too much of a reddish skin tone, but all of
that can be dealt with when I feel like changing settings.
The
bottom line is that the picture is great, to my eye the blacks seem very
good, audio is the best of any tv I have tried, the price is amazing,
the awesome uniformity and viewing angles of plasma, improved motion
compared with last year (apparently), etc...
I say the audio is
awesome, but keep in mind I have only been using tv speakers for years
and years, so I am not comparing with surround systems. As horrible as
most tv speakers sound, though, these sound better to me. During normal
tv shows, the news, etc... I was thinking it sounds too "off in the
distance". But when I watched Sucker Punch and had the volume a bit
louder, I was amazed at the bass and just overall substance of audio.
Maybe I am mistaking bad audio for good audio just because it's
different, but it sounds good to me personally and someone online ahd
said Panasonic apparently did some change in speakers, which would
explain the differences.
The only negatives I can come up with, which are quite minor, are:
1.
Puts out a TON of heat. Even for plasma, it seems much warmed to me
than the st30 sets did. Maybe I have it brighter than I did on those
though.
2. Only 3 hdmi inputs.
3. Only one hybrid composite/coomponent input. So you can only use ONE out of those two types combined.
4.
At first didn't ntoice you have to go to the input list and press an
arrow button to set it to component or else if yuo use a component
hookup it is treated as composite and the picture is only black and
white.
5. No audio/headphone jack. I have tried many tvs from 2011
and a couple 2012 tvs and almost all of them had this, but the Panny
does not.
All minor things to deal with in exchange for great
picture quality and sound quality. The only way I will be returning it
is if I can't get it to stop hurting my head. I've had tons of both
plasma and eld sets bothering my head or eyes. This is not much
different. It feels like something tightened around my head when I
watch it. Maybe flicker, maybe reflections, maybe who knows what else.
I'm going to be depressed if I have to return such a great tv because
I've tried most everything else and nothing with great picture quality
is easy on my head and eyes for some reason.
The GT50 sets come
out this month and are likely to be technically better, but not worth
the $700 or so extra in cost, I personally believe. On paper, anyway.
The only real differences are THX certified mods (which still won't be
accurate enough since everyone has different viewing environments), an
extra hdmi port, and supposedly twice as many color gradations or w/e
it's called. So for $700 you're basically getting an extra port and
barely noticable picture changes is my assumption. COuld always be that
it ends up better though. :)
Oh i forgot to add this still has
the buzzing like the ST30 as far as my set goes. About 5 feet away it
was loud enough to hear while watching a movie. I just think the
picture is worth all of this. I tried the Sony HX929 and even a second
929 set as well. Both had very slight flashlighting, the blooming is
absolutely horrible, as are the uniformity and viewing angles. I think a
lot of people who review that set just want to feel it's worth the
money when theyr ate it so highly. I do think it's MUCH better at
getting rid of flashlighting and bleedthrough than edge lit sets, but it
costs double their price as well.
I did not test this tv in 3D
yet. I was going to get the 2012 blyetooth panasonic 3d glasses, but I
dont want to have to pay to ship them back if I cant keep this tv due to
my head issues.
EDIT: lol Just noticed someone on another site
sayigng I'm a troll; for mentioning that this puts out a ton of heat.
Yes, they caught me. Indeed someone rating this 5 stars is trolling by
saying the truth that it puts out more heat than others. i tried
several ST30 sets and the Samsung PN51D7000 and never noticed as much
heat as this one. now the pastc ouple days I ahve not ntoiced it as
MUCH, but it'ss till mroe than those other models. To the point where I
feel a layer of heat if I am standing a foot or two from the tv.
Definitely not only the back of it. Also the buzzing is louder than I
would like and as bad as the 2011 ST sets.
Also I forgot to
mention that the anti-reflective layer gets rid of nearly all
reflections. It still looks nothing like matte, but it's much better
than most other glass screen tvs.
EDIT 2: For whatever reason,
the tv seems to be putting out a lot less heat now. I'm not sure why.
Maybe related to brightness levels I am using.
By A. Person
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