VIERA ST30

Released 2011

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 What Hi-Fi? praise the ST30's strong 2D detail, deep blacks and low-crosstalk 3D. TechRadar dislikes its bulky styling and awkward Freeview guide, while What Hi-Fi? finds its built-in sound thin.

From techradar.com and whathifi.com

Specifications

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Display

Panel: Plasma
Panel detail: UK Full HD plasma series in 42, 46 and 50 inches with active-shutter 3D. Native panel refresh is not specified in the UK manual and is omitted.
Resolution: 1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
HDR formats: None
Picture processing: Infinite Black Pro screen filter and active-shutter 3D; no THX or ISF calibration modes on this UK series.
Motion handling: Intelligent Frame Creation is picture processing, not a native refresh rate.

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 inputs support 3D, Deep Colour and x.v.Colour; HDMI2 also supports Audio Return Channel. SCART, component and composite inputs are provided.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: VIERA Connect
Speakers: 20 W
Wi-Fi: Optional DY-WL10E-K wireless LAN adaptor
Speaker detail: Two 140 × 35 mm speakers, 10 W each, 20 W total.
Audio features: Optical PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS output, analogue stereo output and a 3.5 mm headphone socket.
Casting: VIERA Connect internet-service gateway; launch-era apps may no longer operate.
TV tuners: UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial for Freeview HD and PAL I analogue; no satellite tuner.
USB: Two USB 2.0 ports and SD card slot for media playback; no USB HDD recording.
Ethernet: RJ45 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX for VIERA Connect; no DLNA media networking on this series.
Optical audio out: Fibre-optic digital audio output.

Design and power

Size: Without pedestal: UK42 1020 × 640 × 69 mm; UK46 1118 × 695 × 69 mm; UK50 1204 × 744 × 69 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude pedestal.
Stand: Included pedestal. With pedestal: UK42 1020 × 675 × 320 mm, 23 kg; UK46 1118 × 730 × 335 mm, 27.5 kg; UK50 1204 × 779 × 335 mm, 30 kg.
Power use: Rated power: 295 W (42-inch), 305 W (46-inch), 355 W (50-inch); standby 0.30 W or 16 W with monitor-out recording.
In the box: UK remote N2QAYB000572, two R6 batteries, pedestal and ferrite cores. Active 3D eyewear, Wi-Fi adaptor and communication camera were optional.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
42″	TX-P42ST30B	19.5 kg
46″	TX-P46ST30B	23.5 kg
50″	TX-P50ST30B	26 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Full HD active-shutter 3D
Freeview HD tuner
Four HDMI inputs, including one with ARC

Cons

3D eyewear and Wi-Fi adaptor sold separately
No Freesat HD tuner or USB HDD recording
No HDR or 4K input

Closest rivals

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 G10	42–50″	Plasma	–	None	0 of 3	None (no smart platform)	2009
PanasonicVIERA G20	42–50″	Plasma	–	None	0 of 4	VIERA CAST	2010

Sources

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