Panasonic · VIERA
VIERA PX60
A 2006 HD-ready plasma TV family with UK 37-, 42- and 50-inch sizes, a Freeview tuner and two HDMI inputs.
- Sizes
- 37–50″
- Panel
- Plasma
- Refresh
- –
- HDR
- None
- HDMI 2.1
- 0 of 2
- Software
- None (no smart platform)
What reviewers say
Trusted Reviews and TechRadar praise the 42-inch UK model's deep blacks, natural colour, detailed film pictures and clear sound. Both prefer its movie performance to the sharpness of HD games on a good LCD. Both note judder in horizontal pans and dislike the grey styling; TechRadar also observes occasional colour banding.
From trustedreviews.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- Plasma
- Panel detail
- UK PX60B sizes have different native matrices; 37-inch 1024 × 720, 42-inch 1024 × 768 and 50-inch 1366 × 768. Pixel counts are distinct from accepted HD signal formats. TechRadar incorrectly prints 1024 × 720 for its 42-inch review; the exact maker manual is followed. PV60 regional models are distinct; the European PV60E manual lists analogue reception rather than UK PX60B DVB, so its tuner and power figures are not borrowed.
- Resolution
- 1024 × 720 (37″), 1024 × 768 (42″), 1366 × 768 (50″)
- HDR formats
- None
- Picture processing
- V-Real processing (both exact reviews); maker menu includes P-NR noise reduction, colour management, 3D-COMB and C.A.T.S. automatic ambient-light adjustment.
- Picture modes
- Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Auto.
- Motion handling
- Native panel refresh not published in the read maker manuals and omitted. Input scanning frequencies and 50/60 Hz mains ratings are not native panel refresh. Both reviews describe some judder in horizontal pans.
Sizes
- Sizes
- 37, 42, 50″
- Largest size
- 50″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 2 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- None
- HDMI detail
- Two HDMI Type A inputs accept 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i; no 1080p listed in the UK manual. HDAVI Control and Q-Link. Three SCART inputs (RGB on AV1/AV3), component, composite, S-Video and D-sub PC. PC input frequencies must not be treated as native refresh.
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- None (no smart platform)
- Processor
- V-Real
- Speakers
- 20 W
- Speaker detail
- Two 12 × 6 cm speakers, 10 W + 10 W (20 W).
- Audio features
- NICAM analogue stereo and Ambience spatial effect; analogue stereo audio output and 3.5 mm headphone socket.
- Software updates
- DVB software updates via broadcast; this is not an internet smart platform.
- TV tuners
- UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner, PAL I analogue UHF, CI slot, Freeview EPG and timer programming. PV60E regional manual lists analogue PAL/SECAM reception without this DVB specification; not an interchangeable UK identifier.
Design and power
- Size
- 37-inch: 917 × 645 × 95 mm, 26 kg net. 42-inch: 1020 × 705 × 95 mm, 30 kg net. 50-inch: 1210 × 818 × 95 mm, 40 kg net. These maker dimensions and weights describe the display without optional pedestal; configuration weights follow them.
- Stand
- Pedestal, plasma TV stand and wall brackets are optional in the UK manual; do not assume the pictured pedestal is included.
- Power use
- Average: 250 W (37-inch), 270 W (42-inch), 377 W (50-inch). Standby: 0.3 W without DVB recording or 20 W with DVB recording.
- Colours
- Black screen surround and silver-grey lower speaker fascia.
- In the box
- EUR7651080 remote, R6 batteries, mains lead, cable clampers, instructions and guarantee documents. Panasonic North American support identifies the PX60 generation as released in 2006; no exact first-sale month verified for UK PX60B after a bounded hunt. January declarations of conformity are not sale dates.
Sizes
| Size | Model | Resolution | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37″ | TH-37PX60B | 1024 × 720 | 26 kg |
| 42″ | TH-42PX60B | 1024 × 768 | 30 kg |
| 50″ | TH-50PX60B | 1366 × 768 | 40 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Two HDMI inputs
- RGB SCART and component inputs
- Built-in DVB terrestrial tuner
Cons
- No 1080p HDMI input
- No HDR
- No smart platform
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 PX70.
Sources
- tda.panasonic-europe-service.com/GetDoc.aspx
- tda.panasonic-europe-service.com/GetDoc.aspx
- tda.panasonic-europe-service.com/docs/2z6768a589z3z22d8cz656ez706466z22z773580f…
- help.na.panasonic.com/television/plasma-tv/th-37px60
- trustedreviews.com/reviews/panasonic-viera-th-42px60b-42in-plasma
- techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/televisions/plasma-and-lcd-tvs/panasonic-vie…
