Enhanced Features and Screen Sizes, Brighter Panels, Deeper Blacks
And Full-Time 1080 TV Lines of Motion Picture Resolution Highlight
2009 VIERA Plasma and LCD HDTV Product Lines SECAUCUS, N.J., March
11 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation of North America
(NYSE:PC), the industry leader in high definition Plasma and LCD
televisions, recently introduced its expanded line of VIERA HDTVs
at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show. Building upon its award
winning portfolio of high definition televisions, Panasonic will
broaden its offering in 2009 by introducing new screen sizes in
Plasma with a new 54-inch class plasma. In addition, VIERA will
extend its unique technology features, such as the acclaimed VIERA
CAST(TM) web menu, to additional model lines. VIERA CAST,
originally launched in 2008, will broaden its entertainment
offering with the addition of Amazon's VOD streaming video service.
Panasonic also extended the prestigious THX(R) Certified Display to
three product lines. With a continuing emphasis on improving the
television's performance and reducing the impact on the planet's
carbon footprint, Panasonic's 2009 line of VIERA HDTVs have
improved their energy efficiency vs. last year's models, while also
improving the overall picture performance of the HDTVs. Year after
year, Panasonic has been dedicated to bringing new picture
improving technologies to HDTVs and 2009's line-up continues that
trend. With the digital transition on the horizon and an increased
awareness among consumers of high definition, consumers now demand
blacker blacks, faster response times and the billions of colors
that Panasonic VIERA HDTVs deliver. In 2008, Panasonic offered one
VIERA HDTV series that had innovative internet enabled VIERA CAST
feature. In 2009, it will be extended to three series -- The Z1
series, the V10 series and the G10 series. In addition to the
continuation of such favorite entertainment sites as Google's
YouTube(TM), Picasa(TM) Web Album, Bloomberg and weather service; a
consumer will now have access to HD movie rentals via Amazon
Video-on-Demand. Panasonic has also improved VIERA CAST interface
by implementing quick keyword input (like a cell phone) to help
retrieve favorite content faster and easier. Panasonic HDTVs VIERA
Link -- a technology that utilizes HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics
Control) and allows a consumer to operate all VIERA Link(TM)
compatible A/V components using only the TV's remote control and
helpful on-screen menus. In addition to operating a VIERA HDTV,
video source (Blu-ray and DVD player) and home theater receiver;
VIERA Link permits operation of a network camera, ideal for
monitoring of a home/nursery*. A VIERA Link capable Network Camera
BL-C210A can be connected to a VIERA HDTV and controlled via VIERA
Link remote. Users can then watch their child, pet and/or property
by installing the camera and networking to the VIERA HDTV via
Ethernet cable. The BL-C210A will be available in the United States
in the summer of 2009. As in 2008, all Panasonic VIERA HDTVs
feature VIERA Image Viewer(TM) a function for easy viewing of
digital still photos and in some models, the ability to play back
AVCHD video recorded on SD card. For 2009, VIERA Plasma HDTVs are
rated, as in 2008, to have a lifespan of 100,000 hours. This is
more than 30 years of viewing when watched for 8 hours a day,
before the TV reaches half brightness. To further improve picture
quality, VIERA HDTVs feature some breakthrough innovations like
600Hz Sub-field Drive and Infinite Black panel with improved
contrast ratios. In 2008, Panasonic offered VIERA HDTV models that
were THX certified and in 2009, the prestigious certification will
be extended to 8 VIERA models (The V10 series and the G10 series).
THX Ltd. works closely with Panasonic from initial product design
phase to the final product rollout in the market. THX certification
ensures that each display can present all HD and standard
definition content to the maximum resolution with accurate color
and luminance levels. Panasonic's commitment to improving the
environment was confirmed this year as all of its 2009 VIERA HDTVs
qualified for Energy Star certification. As in the past, VIERA
Plasma HDTVs are lead and mercury free. "Panasonic's superior
quality, connectivity and service continues to distinguish the
VIERA line," said Bob Perry, Executive Vice President, Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company. "Not only have our VIERA HDTVs
received critical acclaim from consumer and trade publications, but
Panasonic has maintained the market lead for the majority of the
last three years. Panasonic has never rested on its laurels and the
2009 VIERA line continues that thinking. This year Panasonic has
created the 'Neo-PDP' line with a brighter panel, double luminance
efficiency, deeper blacks with improved contrast ratio and 1080 TV
lines of Moving Picture Resolution. Our corporate philosophy of
Ideas for Life is borne out by our attention to the consumer -- to
provide the ultimate entertainment experience in an easy to use
format. That is why we have expanded our VIERA CAST feature and
continued to improve the functionality of VIERA Link." PANASONIC
VIERA Plasma HDTV Z1 Series The flagship VIERA plasma in 2009 is
the Z1 series; with a revolutionary one inch thin panel design and
Wireless HD connectivity to deliver the ultimate sleek, uncluttered
HDTV viewing experience. Also included on the VIERA Z1 is VIERA
CAST web menu with the new streaming HD movie rental capability via
Amazon Video-on-Demand. The Neo PDP design of the VIERA Z1 produces
a brighter picture, deeper blacks, improved native contrast ratio
(40,000:1) and Full-Time 1080 TV lines of motion resolution. Other
Z1 model features include; 1080p resolution, a THX Certified
Display; an Infinite Black panel; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; and VIERA
Link(TM), and VIERA Image Viewer for playing back digital still
images and AVCHD videos recorded on SD Memory Cards. The Z1 series
will be available in the summer of 2009 in the new TC-54Z1, 54-inch
class screen size (54" measured diagonally). V10 Series The VIERA
V10 series are slim, 2-inch thin plasma HDTVs with built-in tuners.
The V10 series offer such cutting edge innovations as Digital
Cinema Color(TM) which helps to deliver all movie-essential colors,
full THX Display certification, and the VIERA CAST web menu with
Amazon Video on Demand services. The Neo PDP design of the V10
series features 1080p resolution; deeper blacks, improved native
contrast ratio of 40,000:1; Full-Time 1080 TV lines of motion
resolution; an Infinite Black panel; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA
Link, and VIERA Image Viewer for playing back digital still images
and AVCHD videos recorded on SD Memory Cards. The V10 series is
available in a 65-inch class (64.8" measured diagonally), 58-inch
class (58" measured diagonally), 54-inch class (54" measured
diagonally), and a 50-inch class (49.9" measured diagonally) screen
size. The 50-inch model with one-sheet-of-glass design will be
available in May 2009 and the remaining models will be available in
the summer of 2009. G10 Series The VIERA G10 Plasma series include
features like the VIERA CAST web menu, a THX certified Display, and
VIERA Image Viewer for playing back digital still images and AVCHD
videos recorded on SD Memory Cards. The NEO PDP design of the G10
series also offers 1080p resolution, deeper blacks, improved native
contrast ratio of 40,000:1, Full-Time 1080 TV lines of motion
resolution, an Infinite Black panel, 600Hz Sub-field Drive, as well
as Game Mode and VIERA Link. The G10 series will be available in a
54-inch class (54" measured diagonally), 50-inch class (49.9"
measured diagonally), 46-inch class (46" measured diagonally), and
42-inch class (41.6" measured diagonally) screen size. The 42-inch,
46-inch and 50-inch HDTVs will be available in March 2009, while
the 54-inch model will be available in May 2009. S1 Series The
VIERA S1 Plasma series offers a broad range of HDTVs which also
represent the first VIERA plasma series to feature the new NEO PDP
designs. Key features of the S1 series include Full-Time 1080 TV
lines of motion resolution, which eliminate traditional HDTV motion
blur. The S1 series also feature THX certified displays together
with VIERA Image Viewer. Other features include 1080p resolution; a
native contrast ratio of 40,000:1; an Infinite Black panel; 600Hz
Sub-field Drive; and a Game Mode. The S1 series will compliment the
V10 65" screen size with its own 65-inch class (64.7" measured
diagonally) product. Other S1 sizes include a 58-inch class (58"
measured diagonally), a 54-inch class (54" measured diagonally), a
50-inch class (49.9" measured diagonally), a 46-inch class (46"
measured diagonally), and a 42-inch class (41.6" measured
diagonally). The 42-inch, 46-inch and 50-inch HDTVs will be
available in March 2009 while the 54-inch will be available in the
summer of 2009. X1 Series Panasonic's focus in 2009 continues to be
on high definition 1080p HDTVs but the VIERA X1 series represent a
line of 720p plasma HDTVs which help Panasonic deliver on its
promise to satisfy consumer demands for differing HDTV resolution
options. The X1 VIERA HDTVs offer stunning picture performance with
a 600Hz Sub-field Drive that delivers razor-sharp motion focus,
VIERA Image Viewer for sharing digital photos with friends and
family, and VIERA Link control of all compatible A/V home
entertainment components via a single remote. The X1 series also
feature improved native contrast ratio of 30,000:1, an Infinite
Black panel, and a Game Mode. The VIERA X1 plasmas are available in
a 50-inch class (49.9" measured diagonally) and 42-inch class
(41.6" measured diagonally). Panasonic VIERA LCD HDTV In 2009,
Panasonic will continue to demonstrate its strong and growing
commitment to the LCD marketplace by increasing the number of its
2009 VIERA LCD model offerings (11 models, up from 5 in 2008), and
launching an innovative, new iPod/HDTV entertainment solution. G1
Series Panasonic's top-of-the-line LCD is the VIERA G1 series
featuring the 1080p TC-L37G1, 37-inch class (37" measured
diagonally) TV and the 720p TC-L32G1, 32-inch class (31.5" measured
diagonally) model. Both TVs offer 120Hz Motion Picture Pro3
technology that ensures crisp, focused images for sports, dramatic
action, and all other fast-moving scenes; an IPS Alpha Display
Panel that deliver a 178º wide viewing angle and bright, clear
images from any location in the room; and VIERA Image Viewer that
provides the consumer with an easy way to view and share their
digital photos via the TV's built-in SD card reader. The G1 LCD's
also feature VIERA Link(TM); a PC input; Game mode, a 20:000:1
contrast ratio; 3 HDMI inputs, and a swivel base and narrow bezel
design. The G1 series will be available in April 2009. S1 Series
The VIERA LCD S1 series, available in March 2009, features two
screen sizes with 1080p resolution - the 32-inch class (31.5"
measured diagonally) and 37-inch class (37" measured diagonally)
models. These two televisions feature Motion Focus technology; IPS
Alpha Panel with 178% viewing angle; the VIERA Image Viewer
function; VIERA Link; 15,000:1 native contrast ratio; PC Input, 3
HDMI inputs and Game mode. X1 Series Panasonic's 720p VIERA X1 LCD
series introduces an iPod entertainment. There are three more
screen sizes in this line - 26-inch class (26" measured
diagonally), 32-inch class (31.5" measured diagonally) and 37-inch
class (37" measured diagonally). The iPod(R) entertainment kit
allows consumer to enjoy their iPod music and videos on the X1
series' high definition screen and provides the unique convenience
of controlling the playback of iPod content using only the VIERA's
remote control. Other X1 features includes VIERA Image Viewer;
VIERA Link(TM); a PC input; a Game mode; a 12000:1 contrast ratio,
and 3 HDMI inputs on the 32" and 37" screen sizes. The 37-inch and
32-inch will be available in March 2009, 26-inch in April. About
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Based in Secaucus, N.J.,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (PCEC), a market and
technology leader in High Definition television, is a Division of
Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North
American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE:PC) and the hub
of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D
operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable
use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment
through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Information about
Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com/.
Additional company information for journalists is available at
http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom. Model Features Availability
SRP* TC-P54Z1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; Summer, 2009 $5999.95
Wireless HD (TM)Connectivity; thin 1" Design Panel and Tuner Box
configuration; VIERA CAST(TM); THX(R) Certified Display; 600Hz
Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; VIERA
Link(TM); Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; 24P
Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs, Swivel Base TC-P65V10 Neo PDP;
1080p Resolution; August, 2009 TBA Digital Cinema Color; THX(R)
Certified Display; VIERA CAST(TM); VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with
AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field drive; 24P
Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native
40,000:1Infinite Black Panel TC-P58V10 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution;
August, 2009 TBA Digital Cinema Color; THX(R) Certified Display;
VIERA CAST(TM); VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; VIERA
Link(TM); 600 Hz Sub-field drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI
inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
TC-P54V10 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; June, 2009 $2699.95 Digital
Cinema Color; THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA CAST(TM); VIERA Image
Viewer(TM) with AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field
Drive; 24P Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio:
Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P50V10 Neo PDP; 1080p
Resolution; June, 2009 $2299.95 Digital Cinema Color; THX(R)
Certified Display; VIERA CAST(TM); VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with
AVCHD Playback; VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field Drive; 24P
Cinematic Playback, 4 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1
Dynamic 1,000,000:1/Infinite Black Panel, 2" Design with
Single-Sheet-of-Glass, Swivel Base. TC-P54G10 Neo PDP; 1080p
Resolution; May, 2009 $2399.95 VIERA CAST(TM); Viera Link(TM);
THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with AVCHD
Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast
Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P50G10 Neo PDP;
1080p Resolution; March, 2009 $1999.95 VIERA CAST(TM); Viera
Link(TM); THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with
AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs,
Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P46G10 Neo
PDP; 1080p Resolution; March, 2009 $1699.95 VIERA CAST(TM); Viera
Link(TM); THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with
AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs,
Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P42G10 Neo
PDP; 1080p Resolution; March, 2009 $1399.95 VIERA CAST(TM); Viera
Link(TM); THX(R) Certified Display; VIERA Image Viewer(TM) with
AVCHD Playback; 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs,
Contrast Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P65S1 Neo
PDP; 1080p Resolution; August, 2009 TBA Full-Time 1080 lines Moving
Picture Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz
Sub-field Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast
Ratio: Native 40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P58S1 Neo PDP; 1080p
Resolution; August, 2009 TBA Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture
Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field
Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native
40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P54S1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution;
May, 2009 $2199.95 Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture Resolution;
VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field Drive; AR
filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native
40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P50S1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution;
March, 2009 $1799.95 Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture
Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field
Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native
40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P46S1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution;
March, 2009 $1499.95 Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture
Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field
Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio: Native
40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P42S1 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution;
March, 2009 $1199.95 Full-Time 1080 lines Moving Picture
Resolution; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); 600Hz Sub-field
Drive; AR filter; Game mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Contrast Ratio: Native
40,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-P50X1 720p Resolution; Over 900
February, 2009 $1099.95 Lines of Moving Resolution, 600Hz Sub-field
Drive; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); AR Filter; Game
Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black
Panel TC-P42X1 720p Resolution; Over 900 February, 2009 $899.95
Lines of Moving Resolution, 600Hz Sub-field Drive; VIERA Image
Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); AR Filter; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs;
Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel TC-54PS14 Neo
PDP; 1080p Resolution; TBA TBA 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast
Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of
Moving Resolution; VIERA Link(TM)z Sub-field Drive; SD Photo
Viewer; VIERA Link; TC-50PS14 Neo PDP; 1080p Resolution; TBA TBA
600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio Native 30,000:1/Infinite
Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving Resolution; VIERA Link(TM)z
Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA Link; TC-42PS14 Neo PDP;
1080p Resolution; TBA TBA 600Hz Sub-field Drive; Contrast Ratio
Native 30,000:1/Infinite Black Panel; Over 900 lines of Moving
Resolution; VIERA Link(TM)z Sub-field Drive; SD Photo Viewer; VIERA
Link; TC-50PX14 720p Resolution; 600Hz TBA TBA Sub-field Drive;
VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Over 900 lines of Moving
Resolution; Contrast Ratio Native 15,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
TC-42PX14 720p Resolution; 600Hz TBA TBA Sub-field Drive; VIERA
Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Over 900 lines of Moving
Resolution; Contrast Ratio Native 15,000:1/Infinite Black Panel
TC-L37G1 1080p Resolution; 120Hz May, 2009 $1099.95 Motion Picture
Pro3, VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio
20,000:1; IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC input;
Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Swivel Base; Narrow Bezel Design, Fine
Black Panel TC-L32G1 1080p Resolution; 120Hz May, 2009 $799.95
Motion Picture Pro3, VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM);
Contrast Ratio 20,000:1; IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing
angle; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs; Swivel Base; Narrow
Bezel Design, Fine Black Panel TC-L37S1 1080p Resolution; Motion
March, 2009 $899.95 Focus technology; Intelligent Scene Controller,
VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1;
IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC Input; Game Mode;
3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel TC-L32S1 1080p Resolution; Motion
March, 2009 $849.95 Focus technology; Intelligent Scene Controller,
VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM);Contrast Ratio: 15,000:1 ;
IPS Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle; PC Input; Game Mode;
3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel TC-L37X1 720p Resolution; March,
2009 $799.95 Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA
Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC
input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel TC-L32X1 720p
Resolution; IPod March, 2009 $649.95 Entertainment Kit; Intelligent
Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast
Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game Mode; 3 HDMI inputs, Fine Black
Panel TC-L26X1 720p Resolution; IPod May, 2009 $599.95
Entertainment Kit; Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image
Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM); Contrast Ratio 12,000:1; PC input; Game
Mode; 2 HDMI inputs, Fine Black Panel TC-32LX14 720p Resolution;
TBA TBA Intelligent Scene Controller; VIERA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA
Link(TM); Contrast Ratio 10,000:1; Fine Black Panel TC-26LX14 720p
Resolution, VIERA TBA TBA Image Viewer(TM); VIERA Link(TM);
Contrast Ratio 10,000:1; Fine Black Panel * Network camera function
only available with VIERA G10 and above models, with specified
Panasonic H.264 network camera (available summer 2009). ** Measured
in the thinnest part. -- THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX
Ltd. Which may be registered in some jurisdictions. -- The
WirelessHD and WiHD logo are trademarks of WirelessHD, LLC. -- iPod
is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. -- HDMI, and the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC. -- All other trademarks are property of the
respective owners. *Suggested retail price. All prices are in U.S.
dollars. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
DATASOURCE: Panasonic CONTACT: Jeff Samuels, Panasonic,
+1-201-392-4571, ; or Alix Dunn, Cohn & Wolfe, +1-212-798-9795,
; or Chris De Maria, Panasonic, +1-201-348-7182, Web Site:
http://www.panasonic.com/
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