With a screen measuring 50 inches diagonally, having the Panasonic Viera TC-P50ST30 in the living room can truly be a very immersive experience especially when the full HD 3D capability is enabled. It also has a flush design to blend well with modern interior designs.
Infuse Reality with Full HD 3D
Full HD 3D is one of the major features of the Panasonic Viera TC-P50ST30 and the lifelike display of every image frame is achieved by taking advantage of frame sequential technology. Images in full HD 1080p are separately recorded for the left and the right eyes. These images are then flashed on the display at 120 frames per second to create seamless movements on video. In addition to the display and recording enhancements, the accompanying 3D eyewear is more than just a pair of shaded glasses; these active-shutter glasses do some extra work by syncing with the alternating images displayed on the screen so that stunning realism is achieved.
“I went through a lot of research before we purchased this unit. It satisfied our requirements. I purchased a 3D set not only for 3D but for the processor which is superior to that of standard TVs. We are very happy with what we bought.”
- K. Plants, Amazon.com review
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Innovative Display Technologies
The TC-P50ST30 as a plasma display panel integrates a number of display technologies from years of research and development. Improvements in luminous efficiency paved the way for consuming less power than conventional plasma screens. Materials and design have been reengineered to achieve this feat. The fast-switching phosphor has further improved rendering of images by reducing the duration of afterglow effect which has been a recurring issue with plasma panels. More efficient phosphor material also improved the pre-discharge and filter components to realize crisp blacks with reduced graying. The redesigned filter also prevents the annoying glare and internal reflections which are otherwise apparent in the front glass panel.
“Absolutely stunning, the picture is as realistic as it comes with good saturation and the brightness is perfect.”
- D. DePanicis, Amazon.com review
Faster and Smoother Video Rendering
Smooth video rendering within the TC-P50ST30 is made possible with the 24p Cinema Smoother for naturally flowing images that would be truly pleasing to the eyes. With fast-switching phosphor at its core, the TC-P50ST30 dynamically increases the number of frames up to three times the number of the original source. Hence, smooth and natural-looking images are generated.
The full HD resolution speed is rated at 1,200 pixels per second by the Advanced PDP (plasma display panel) standard. This very fast speed enables the correct display of images that require left or right scrolling at 1,080 lines per second.
Faithfully Deep Blacks
The proprietary Infinite Black 2 exclusively available in Panasonic display panels realizes enough contrast for the TC-P50ST30 even if the viewing location is brightly lit. Thus, natural gradation characterized by deeply rich blacks is rendered on the display panel. The black gradients add power and realism to the film just the way how the filmmaker intends it to be.
Bring Conventional 2D Broadcasts to Life
The 2D to 3D conversion technology incorporated in the TC-P50ST30 converts standard 2D images to lifelike 3D images. Each image frame is analyzed on a real-time basis so that appropriate depth effects are applied. Since the conversion is performed real-time, regular television broadcasts can also be converted to 3D. With the Super Resolution function, sharp 3D rendering of images is achieved while the double image effect is minimized.
Access to the World Wide Web
The TC-P50ST30 is a highly capable Internet protocol television (IPTV) to deliver cloud-based Internet services right on the device. The Viera Connect feature enables streaming of content such as live sports broadcasts and videos on demand via YouTube, Hulu plus, and many more. Communication and information apps can also be used to access Facebook, Twitter, AP news, and Skype among others. All these features of the TC-P50ST30 and more can be purchased at $800.
