Key Features

• New: TV Guide IPG
• 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080p)
• BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor
• Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE)
• DMeX capable
• BRAVIA Sync capable
• S-Force Front Surround Voice Zoom
• Robust Connectivity with 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HD Component inputs, and a PC Input
• Piano Gloss Black with Onyx Speaker Grille
• Remote: RM-YD023

BRAVIA Engine Technology

The latest version of Sony’s respected BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor uses a collection of unique SONY algorithms to significantly reduce noise and produce sharp, vibrant, life-like images. Dynamic Noise Reduction: Intelligently identifies and dramatically reduces noise in the signal according to the motion and brightness of each scene for clearer, crisper images. Detail Enhancement: Improved image enhancement algorithms render greater overall detail. Contrast Enhancement: Works with the Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit to optimize the contrast for every scene to create better depth and reality. BRAVIA Engine technology optimizes the color, contrast, detail and clarity of every scene for the exceptional performance that BRAVIA HDTVs are known for.

• New — 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 25,000:1 on 2007 models ()
• New — Blazing 4ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
• New — Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel with infused color creates an ultra-sleek shape and appearance ()
• New — InfoLink: Get free RSS feeds of news, weather and sports right to your HDTV with a built-in Ethernet port ()
• New — 4 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant, and up from 3 on 2007 models ()
• New — Sports and Game modes boost on-screen performance and interaction with the latest gaming systems
• New — Side-mounted USB 2.0 port: connect USB devices directly to your HDTV to view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV’s audio system or your home theater system.
• New — Compatible with Samsung’s Home Digital Media Adapter (sold separately) for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia
• Full 1080p HD ()
• Automotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation technology provides smoother motion ()
• 178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment ()
• Better clear panel technology for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors ()
• Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio ()
• Cold Cathode Flourescent Lamp (CCFL) and Wide Color Enhancer technology offer a wider color range ()
• Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
• V-Chip system1 allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
• Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.
• Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required.
• Swivel stand included
• 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support.

With its 2008 Panasonic Viera Plasmas, Panasonic brings an astonishing 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio to the table. advanced pixel resolution and image-processing technology with the plasma TV’s natural ability to beautifully reproduce fast moving images, so every detail is rendered with amazing clarity, and all the action is delivered with a high degree of fluidity.

What’s New This Year?

• Super Contrast–native contrast ratios on the PZ85, PZ800 and PX 850 series are 30,000:1, double last year’s 15,000:1.
• Dynamic contrast ratios are up to 1,000,000:1.
• new anti-reflective filter; lead-free “Tough Under Force” panel is resistant to impacts and scratches
• Built-in SD card slot with Photo Viewer/Gallery Player software
• x.v. Color and Deep Color (HDMI 1.3 features)
• 24p native reproduction
• Game Mode auto-adjusts image quality suitable to games and includes anti-image retention
• Viera Link is now compatible with Onkyo and Yamaha home theater systems
• At least 3 HDMI inputs on all models (4 on PZ800 and PZ850 series)
• THX Certification on PZ800 and PZ850 series

Amazing color reproduction

The incredible black reproduction of a Panasonic High-Definition Plasma TV results in impressive contrast and beautiful, natural colors. So you’ll get warm, accurate skin tones, gorgeous greens, breathtaking blues and vivid reds. For color that’s as rich and bold as life itself, look to a Panasonic Plasma TV.

1,000,000:1 Contrast

The Panasonic’s Real Black system (a pre-discharge suppression system) and improved panel production processes combine to reproduce outstanding blacks with superb contrast. Each image is richly expressive, from bright scense, like scorching desert landscapes, to dark cave scenes. Compare the image produced by conventional HDTV on the left to the Real Black image produced on the right

Long Life

Panasonic plasma panels are rated to last 100,000 hours, which is about 30 years of regular or 11 years of non-stop usage before the brightness of the display is halved.

Take advantage of 720p HD picture quality and an impressive feature set with the 26AV502U. This model is a great addition for any home theater, and can also be used as a computer monitor by using the PC Input. Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM digital tuning allows for tuning of standard cable channels as well as off-air digital broadcasts, in addition to digital cable-in-the-clear broadcasts. 4 Item Universal Remote Control Auto Aspect Control Sleep Timer Channel Browser Channel Labeling Input Labeling Rear A/V/S Inputs (Rear / Side), 2x ColorStream Component Video Inputs, 2x HDMI v 1.3 Digital Inputs (Rear / Side), PC Input (15-Pin D-Sub), Dolby Digital Audio Output, and Analog Audio Output (Fixed) Dimensions – Width 26.44 x Height 18.01 x Depth 3.70 (671×457x94mm) / 26.44 x 19.78 x 9.18 (671×502x233mm) with stand Weight – 20.28 pounds (9.2kg) / 21.82 pounds (9.9kg) with stand

Experience a picture with almost the same high quality as the movies you watch on the big screen. CinemaPure Color Engine creates brilliant, realistic images and displays color that’s 40% brighter than traditional HDTVs. The Samsung HL61A750 also has a huge 61″ screen that surprisingly doesn’t take up much room. Immerse yourself in an incredible 1080p high definition experience and enjoy movies and sports to the fullest with this Samsung DLP TV.

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