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VIERA GT30
A 2011 UK Full HD 3D plasma TV series in 42, 46 and 50 inches, with VIERA Connect and four HDMI inputs.
- Sizes
- 42–50″
- Panel
- Plasma
- Refresh
- –
- HDR
- None
- HDMI 2.1
- 0 of 4
- Software
- VIERA Connect
What reviewers say
TechRadar and AVForums praise the GT30’s deep blacks, detailed 2D picture and low-crosstalk 3D. AVForums finds that calibration greatly improves colour accuracy, while noting some 50 Hz artefacts and brightness fluctuation. Both point out that active 3D glasses are an extra purchase.
From techradar.com and avforums.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- Plasma
- Panel detail
- UK Full HD NeoPlasma family with 42, 46 and 50-inch panels and active-shutter 3D. Subfield-drive advertising is not a native refresh figure; native refresh is omitted.
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
- HDR formats
- None
- Picture processing
- NeoPlasma with Infinite Black Pro filtering and THX and ISF calibration modes; active 3D supports frame sequential, side-by-side and top-and-bottom formats.
- Motion handling
- Intelligent Frame Creation and 24p Smooth Film are processing modes. AVForums reports 50 Hz artefacts on its 50-inch review unit.
Sizes
- Sizes
- 42, 46, 50″
- Largest size
- 50″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- None
- HDMI detail
- Four HDMI 1.4 inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 also supports Audio Return Channel. Component, composite and RGB SCART inputs use supplied adaptors.
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- VIERA Connect
- Speakers
- 20 W
- Wi-Fi
- Optional DY-WL10E-K wireless LAN adaptor
- Speaker detail
- Two integrated speakers, 10 W each, 20 W total in the UK42/46/50 manual.
- Audio features
- Optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output; analogue stereo and 3.5 mm headphone output.
- Casting
- VIERA Connect internet-service gateway and DLNA network media; launch-era apps may no longer operate.
- Software updates
- Panasonic UK firmware version 1.224 dated 23 June 2020 improved network applications.
- TV tuners
- UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-S/S2 satellite for Freeview HD and Freesat HD, plus PAL I analogue and CI slot.
- USB
- Three USB 2.0 ports, SD card slot, USB HDD recording and media playback.
- Ethernet
- RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA Connect and home-network media.
- Optical audio out
- Fibre-optic digital audio output via supplied adaptor.
Design and power
- Size
- Without pedestal: UK42 993 × 615 × 58 mm; UK46 1091 × 670 × 58 mm; UK50 1177 × 718 × 58 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
- Power use
- Rated power: 325 W (42-inch), 340 W (46-inch), 400 W (50-inch); standby 0.30 W or 30 W with monitor-out recording.
- In the box
- UK remote N2QAYB000572, two R6 batteries, pedestal, terminal adaptors and manuals. Active 3D eyewear and DY-WL10E-K Wi-Fi adaptor were optional.
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 42″ | TX-P42GT30B | 19.5 kg |
| 46″ | TX-P46GT30B | 22.5 kg |
| 50″ | TX-P50GT30B | 25.5 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full HD active-shutter 3D
- Freeview HD and Freesat HD tuners
- Four HDMI inputs, including one with ARC
Cons
- No 3D eyewear or Wi-Fi adaptor included
- No HDR or 4K input
- Legacy online services depend on provider support
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42–50″ | Plasma | – | None | 0 of 4 | None (no smart platform) | Apr 2008 | |
| 42–50″ | Plasma | – | None | 0 of 3 | None (no smart platform) | 2009 | |
| 42–50″ | Plasma | – | None | 0 of 4 | VIERA CAST | 2010 |
Newer model: VIERA GT50.
Sources
- tda.panasonic-europe-service.com/GetDoc.aspx
- av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/tv/download/fw/europe/down_uk4.h…
- av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/tv/compatibility/tuner_11/uk_ire…
- techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/televisions/plasma-and-lcd-tvs/panasonic-tx-…
- avforums.com/reviews/panasonic-gt30-tx-p50gt30b-50-inch-3d-plasma-tv-review.178
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