VIERA PZ700

Released 2007

A 2007 UK Full HD plasma TV series in 42-, 50- and 58-inch sizes, with Freeview, three HDMI inputs and an optical audio output.

Specifications

Panel: Plasma
Panel detail: Panasonic's UK manual identifies TH-42PZ700B/BA, TH-50PZ700B and TH-58PZ700B as Full HD panels with 1920 × 1080 native pixels. It gives PC input scanning frequencies, not a native panel refresh rate.
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formats: None
Picture processing: Panasonic's V-Real Pro 2 processor, panel driver and Full HD panel use up to 16-bit signal processing for the equivalent of 4,096 gradation steps. The maker specifies colour management and P-NR noise reduction in the picture menus.
Picture modes: Dynamic, Normal, Cinema and Auto.
Motion handling: The UK manual lists 1080p/50 and /60 HDMI inputs but not 1080p/24. HDMI input timing and PC scan frequencies are not native panel refresh rates.

HDMI ports: 3 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
HDMI detail: Three HDMI Type A inputs with VIERA Link HDAVI Control 2. The UK manual also lists three SCART sockets, component video and D-sub PC input. It lists 1080p/50 and /60 over HDMI, but not 1080p/24.

Smart TV platform: None (no smart platform)
Processor: V-Real Pro 2
Speakers: 31 W
Speaker detail: Two 80 mm woofers and two 23 × 100 mm tweeters; total output 31 W (15.5 W + 15.5 W) at 10% THD.
Audio features: Optical PCM/Dolby Digital output, analogue RCA stereo output, headphone socket, audio description for supported broadcasts and surround sound settings.
Software updates: DVB software updates through broadcast; no internet smart platform.
TV tuners: UK DVB digital terrestrial tuner with EPG and PAL I analogue UHF reception; SD card slot for photo and movie viewing.
Optical audio out: Optical PCM and Dolby Digital output.

Size: Panasonic TV-only dimensions, width × height × depth: 42-inch 1077 × 689 × 138 mm, 39 kg; 50-inch 1266 × 802 × 138 mm, 48 kg; 58-inch 1454 × 918 × 144 mm, 65 kg.
Stand: Pedestals, furniture stands and wall brackets are listed as optional UK accessories. The maker's TV dimensions and weights exclude them; TechRadar's review describes a pedestal bundle, which may depend on retail package.
Power use: Panasonic average use: 494 W (42-inch), 569 W (50-inch) and 675 W (58-inch). Standby without DVB recording: 0.5 W, 0.3 W and 0.4 W respectively; 20 W with DVB recording.
Colours: Gloss black surround.
In the box: N2QAYB000114 remote control, two R6 batteries, two cable clampers, mains lead, operating instructions and guarantee documents in the UK manual. The exact first UK sale month is unverified; PZ700 was commercially reviewed in 2007. Panasonic's Japanese and North American PZ700 versions differ in tuners and connectivity, so UK B-model figures are used here.

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
LGPG6000	42–50″	Plasma	–	None	0 of 4	None (no smart platform)	Apr 2008
PanasonicVIERA ZT65	60″	Plasma	–	None	0 of 3	my Home Screen	2013
PanasonicVIERA ST60	42–55″	Plasma	–	None	0 of 3	my Home Screen	2013