Panasonic’s VIERA U1 series (TC-P42U1 TC-P46U1 TC-P50U1) plasma HDTVs bring all the exceptional detail provided by Full HD (1080p) to your lounge room.

Panasonic’s U1 models have an impressive 40,000:1 native contrast ratio along with a 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

Two included features, which are common across the Panasonic 2009 plasma HDTV range, are VIERA Link and VIERA Image Viewer. The Image Viewer allows users to view their images (JPEG) and MPEG2/AVCHD* videos on a large HDTV screen using the SD memory card slot provided. VIERA Link utilizes the HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) standard to allow consumers to operate all VIERA Link compatible A/V components using a single TV remote control combined with on-screen menus.
* AVCHD is a format for recording and playback of high definition video jointly developed by Sony and Panasonic

If you are a movie buff and would like to see movies with a quality matching their theatrical release then read our review of the Panasonic S14 models.

If you like the idea of simplified connection and setup with other AV devices using a wireless network then the flagship Panasonic Z1 plasma HDTV with WirelessHD deserves consideration.

For movie fans, the Panasonic V10 plasma series with premium quality 24p movie playback and Digital Cinema Color offer the same experience as a digital cinema.

Read our overview and comparison of the Panasonic plasma HDTV range it you need to consider what other model options are available.

Specification Panasonic U1 Plasma HDTV

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