A Display device that is HD Ready means that it meets a set of requirements needed to show protected High Definition content.Freeview is a free digital UK terrestrial TV service offering over 30 TV channels and 20 radio stations, using the DVB-T standard. With a Freeview enabled TV, you wont need a set top box as the tuner is built in. Freeview is received through your normal rooftop aerial, visit www.freeview.co.uk to check that you can receive it.The Award winning Panasonic Viera Range is distinguished by superior technology, striking good looks, V-Real image processing technology, Integrated Freeview, and highly convenient, unique HDAVI control.The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an industry-supported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any compatible digital audio/video source, such as a set-top box, a DVD player, or an A/V receiver and a compatible digital audio and/or video monitor, such as a Digital TV.100Hz is the speed at which the picture refreshes. 100Hz is twice as fast as the old CRT TVs and means there is little chance of ghosting when watching sports

The Panasonic TH-42PX80B has built in digital freeview, so its ready for the digital switchover and you get all the free channels.
Its also wall mountable giving you the option to save some space in your living room.
As it comes with 3 HDMI inputs and and optical input for the sound, this TV is ideal for gamers whether youve got an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3. This also makes it perfect for high definition movies played through a Blu-ray player.

HDTVtest recently gave this model its highly recommended award saying that it had -

"Excellent black level and shadow detail, fluid motion handling with minimal blurring and the ability to display 1080p/24 video signal without any judder"

This is thanks to the advanced technology that Panasonic have put into there new plasma range including a 100Hz refresh rate so the picture is kept fresh and clear while the usual Viera Link means you can unprecedented power over compatible Panasonic products. Now, you can use just a single remote control to manage your entire AV system. VIERA Link uses the control signals that are transmitted through an HDMI cable for automated functions. Just press the VIERA Link button on the VIERA TV remote to control your entire Panasonic home cinema components.

Also equipped with V-AUDIO and V-AUDIO Surround sound, Panasonic‘s unique sound technology, VIERA televisions deliver crystal-clear sound with superior bass performance. V-AUDIO surround features Panasonic‘s unique digital amplifier, carbon speaker and slim side speaker design as well as featuring SRS tru surround XT or BBE ViVA HD3D Sound.

"Panasonics seemingly unstoppable plasma roll continues
apace with this stunner despite LCDs best efforts"
- What Video & Hi-Def TV July 2008

Download Viera TH42PX80B Product Information Sheet (PDF)
Specification Overview:

• 42" HD Ready Plasma TV
• 15000:1 Contrast Ratio
• 1,024 x 720 Resolution
• 100,000 Hours Panel Life
• V Real 3
• VIERA Link
• 100Hz Double Speed
• Progressive Scan
• TV Tuner - 1x analogue, 1x digital
• Integrated Freeview
• Teletext - 1000 pages
• Electronic Programme Guide
• Memory Card Reader
• V-Audio (w bass boost)
• Remote Control

Connectivity:

• 2 x SCART
• 3 x HDMI
• 1 x PC Input
• 1 x S-Video
• 1 x Component
• 1 x Composite
• 1 x RF

Wall Mounting:

• Wallmountable - Yes
• See Recommended Accessories for suitable brackets

Others:

• Dimensions (W x D x H) - 102cm x 9.5cm x 67.9cm Without stand
• Dimensions (W x D x H) - 102cm x 32.7cm x 72.7cm With stand
• Weight - 26kg Without stand
• Weight - 28kg With stand