LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, an
industry and technology leader in High Definition and Smart TV
technology, introduces its 2013 line of Smart VIERA®
Plasma HDTVs. Continuing its tradition of developing award
winning Plasma HDTVs, Panasonic has introduced an enhanced 2013
lineup built around user personalization and advanced networking
features, increased connectivity, re-mastered picture quality, and
stunning design elements. Ranging from 42-inch class to
65-inch class, the 16 new models provide the highest quality
picture and breadth of viewing options directly to the
consumer.
Building on its reputation for creating innovative products,
Panasonic's 2013 VIERA televisions have become more than a screen,
now functioning as an extension of all lifestyle and mobile
devices.
The 2013 Smart VIERA Plasma line-up features:
My Home Screen – a
personalization function that allows each user in the home to
create their own personal home screen giving them quick access to
their favorite content. (2013 VIERA ZT60, VT60, and ST60
Series)
Swipe & Share 2.0 – a connectivity enhancement
that transforms the TV into a hub for streaming and sharing photo
and video content seamlessly with Smartphone and Tablet
devices. Through Panasonic's proprietary VIERA
ConnectTM platform, users can transfer personal photos
and videos from their Android or iOS devices directly to the large
screen with a simple swipe of the finger and transfer them back to
their smart devices the same way. Swipe & Share also
enables sharing of user-generated photos and videos that are on the
large screen with other Android or iOS devices. (2013
VIERA® ZT60, VT60, and ST60 Series)
Touch Pen – a design feature which allows users to add
their own writing to their photos on screen and transfer them back
to their smart devices using the optional Electronic Touch Pen
(TY-TP10U) accessory. (2013 VIERA ZT60, VT60,
ST60, and S60 Series)
Voice Guidance – an accessibility function that uses text
to speech functions to verbalize text content as it appears on your
TV. (2013 VIERA ZT60 and VT60)
Voice Interaction -- by simply saying a key word into the
Smart VIERA Touch Pad Controller or Smartphone (VIERA Remote 2 App
must be installed), the search result is displayed on the VIERA
HDTV screen and also verbally read out. (2013 VIERA ZT60 and
VT60 Series)
The Smart VIERA ZT60, VT60, ST60 Series models also include a
web browser with built-in Wireless LAN and the VT60 will also
feature Panasonic's first-ever built-in camera to enhance the
home entertainment experience. In addition, each new Smart
VIERA HDTV offers an enhanced VIERA ConnectTM platform
including more options for streaming video content, unique social
networking features, fully-integrated apps, and intuitive search
features designed to make the user experience fast and easy.
"Panasonic continually strives to surpass the previous year's
successes, and the new 2013 series of VIERA Plasma HDTVs does just
that," said Henry Hauser, Vice
President, Merchandising Group, Panasonic Consumer Marketing
Company of North America. "The series' enhanced VIERA Connect
IPTV functionality, superior picture and sound quality, and
advanced connectivity capabilities have completely transformed the
TV viewing experience. With the 16 new models, Panasonic has
set the bar for years to come."
The new VIERA® ZT60 Plasma Series is equipped with a
master studio panel, producing deep black levels for stunning
picture quality. The new design maximizes the natural properties of
glass and metal to visually express the superb performance of
display and color. With the addition of a new Louver filter,
the ZT Series line delivers improved external light shading,
clarity and light transmittance. The new panel reduces
reflections to create sharper pictures with higher contrast in
bright environments.
Building on last year's "Glass and Metal" design concept, the
2013 VIERA models continue to focus on sleek designs while
delivering pristine picture display and superior sound quality. The
VT60 Series includes built-in side speakers, and a thin metal
pedestal with one sheet of glass featured on the ZT and VT Series
models delivers a minimalist aesthetics and design. The ZT60 and
VT60 Series models are also equipped with a Dual Core with Hexa
Processing Engine.
ZT60 Series
The ZT60 series is Panasonic's Full HD 3D Plasma flagship series
and is available in two screen sizes - the TC-P65ZT60, 65-inch
class and the TC-P60ZT60, 60-inch class.
With 1080p resolution, the ZT60 series comes with advanced
features for connectivity including My Home
Screen, Swipe and Share 2.0, Touch Pad Controller, three
HDMI and three USB connectors, along with VIERA
ConnectTM, allowing consumers to connect to applications
through the internet via built in Wireless LAN and Web
Browser. 2D-3D conversion transforms 2D content to 3D images
in real-time. The ZT Series also includes two pairs of Active
Shutter 3D Eyewear.
The VIERA ZT60 Series offers a "Beyond the Reference" level of
picture quality. Ultimate black color, contrast and crystal crisp
picture are achieved thanks to the new Studio Master Panel with
newly developed panel driving method and panel structure with
direct glass layer. The front glass is directly attached to the
Plasma panel itself by Panasonic's exclusive crafting methods. As a
result of the improvement, dim and double images are cut off by
eliminating the air gap layer between the front glass and Plasma
panel. The ZT60 series enhances compatibility between ultimate
picture quality and stylish design. The quality of the ZT60's 3D
images is greatly enhanced, with clear, natural Full HD 3D images
because of reduced crosstalk. 3000 Focused-field Drive also
produces image resolution of 1080 lines for 2D images, to provide
crisp, clear image motion. A wider color gamut (DCI 98% Color
Space) is achieved thanks to a newly developed pure red phosphor.
The ZT60 features THX in both 2D and 3D modes *1
as well as ISFccc Calibration Mode with Advanced Calibration.
Calibrators adjust the detailed picture setting with calibration
software (CALMAN™ ) provided by SpectraCal Inc.
In addition to picture quality, operation and usability of the
VIERA® ZT60 Series is also refined with Voice
control and easy web search are achieved based on voice recognition
technology in combination with new touch pad remote controller with
microphone. Also, text to speech function offers voice guidance for
convenient usage of the web browser. In addition, the painting and
retouching function based on Panasonic's newly developed Touch Pen
technology offers a fun and new experience for using your TV.
(Touch pen accessory is optional)
The ZT60 Series offers advanced network functions via VIERA
ConnectTM -- Panasonic's exclusive cloud-based IPTV
function. Multi-tasking allows simultaneous use of apps from
seven categories, including YouTube, Skype and Facebook. Web
browser capability makes it easy to use the Internet from the TV.
DLNA, Wireless LAN and Bluetooth are also supported for a high
level of convenience.
The ZT60 Series display panel is free of mercury and lead. A
newly designed phosphor process and rear panel process give the
Plasma panel longevity of up to 100,000 hours before the brightness
of the panel decreases to half. This is more than 30 years of
viewing when watched 8 hours a day. The stylish design
of the ZT60 Series is based on the concept of "one sheet of glass",
which accentuates the superiority of the panel's picture quality
and the unique pedestal structure with a thin metal plate gives the
TV an elegant glass and metal aesthetics.
VT60 Series
The VT60 series includes three screen sizes – the TC-P55VT60,
55-inch class; TC-P60VT60, 60-inch class; and TC-P65VT60, 65-inch
class.
The VT60 Series achieves the ultimate in advanced design
combining built-in side speakers and a built-in camera with a Full
HD 3D display delivering 1080p resolution via an Infinite Black
Ultra Panel. Similar to the ZT60 series, the VT60 models are
equipped with enhanced connectivity features including VIERA
ConnectTM, My Home
Screen, built-in Wireless LAN and Web Browser, Swipe and
Share 2.0. The VT60 Series also includes a Touch Pad
Controller and voice interaction with three HDMI and three USB
connectors. The VT60 Series also includes two pairs of Active
Shutter 3D Eyewear. 3000 Focused-field Drive technology
produces image resolution of 1080 lines for 2D images, to provide
crisp, clear image motion. The VT60 also features THX in both 2D
and 3D modes *1 as well as ISFccc Calibration Mode with
Advanced Calibration. Calibrators adjust the detailed picture
setting with the calibration software (CALMAN™ )provided by
SpectraCal Inc.
ST60 Series
The TC-P50ST60, 50-inch class; TC-P55ST60, 55-inch class;
TC-P60ST60, 60-inch class and TC-P65ST60, 65 inch class comprise
the ST60 series of Full HD 3D VIERA® HDTVs.
The ST60 models include Infinite Black Pro Panel with 2500
Focused Field Drive and 1080p Full HD resolution for pristine
picture quality. The ST60 Series features VIERA Connect,
My Home Screen, a Web Browser, Swipe
and Share 2.0, and voice guidance. The series includes three
HDMI connections, two USB ports and two pairs of Active Shutter 3D
Eyewear.
S60 Series
The S60 Series is one of two non-3D models in this year's HDTV
Plasma lineup.
There are five screen sizes in the S60 Series – the TC-P42S60,
42-inch class; TC-P50S60, 50-inch class; TC-P55S60, 55-inch class;
TC-P60S60, 60-inch class; and TC-P65S60, 65-inch class.
The S60 Series includes an Online Movies feature -- a service
that provides select IPTV functionality by offering access to
popular applications for streaming movies and other videos.
All S60 models offer 1080p Full HD resolution, built-in Wireless
LAN, 600Hz Sub-field Drive, Media Player; DLNA, VIERA®
Link, two HDMI connections and two USB ports.
X60 Series
The X60 Series is one of two non-3D models in this year's HDTV
Plasma lineup.
There are two screen sizes in the X60 Series -- the TC-P42X60,
42-inch class and TC-P50X60, 50-inch class. The X60 offers
720p HD resolution; Media Player; 600Hz Sub-Field Drive; Game Mode;
two HDMI connections and one USB port.
Panasonic's line of 2013 VIERA Plasma HDTVs will be available
starting in February 2013. They will be on display at the
Panasonic booth #9406 at the 2013 International CES at the
Las Vegas Convention Center from
January 8, 2013 through January 11, 2013. For more information
including technical specifications please visit
www.Panasonic.com.
About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Marketing
Company of North America, 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,
offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and
Canada. The Company's portfolio of
innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D
Televisions, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders,
Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal
Care products and more.
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. In the 2012 Interbrand Annual Best
Global Green Brands ranking, the Panasonic brand jumped four spots
to number six:
http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2012-Report.aspx.
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Notes
*1 - Tentative
SOURCE Panasonic