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Panasonic Viera TX-42AS650B

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3 editorial reviews
A solid start for Panasonic’s 2014 TV range, but it simply can’t compete with better-value rivalsRead more
Mid-range 42-inch TV has decent image quality and design, but passive 3D is disappointingRead more
While its colours are gorgeous, Panasonic's TX-42AS650B cannot escape the limitations of IPS panel, i.e. subpar blacks & shadow detail.Read more
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Pros

  • Build quality is acceptable considering the price point
  • Buttons are coherently spread and well labelled
  • ‘650B screen is very impressive

Cons

  • rectangular open-frame stand is finished in gleaming chrome
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • Only objects and characters in the middle of an image appeared in focus

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 42 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • no
  • yes
  • no

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Panasonic Viera TX-42AS650B - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Viera TX-42AS650B

Pros

  • Build quality is acceptable considering the price point
  • Buttons are coherently spread and well labelled
  • ‘650B screen is very impressive
  • sharpness
  • detail and clarity

Cons

  • rectangular open-frame stand is finished in gleaming chrome
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • Only objects and characters in the middle of an image appeared in focus
  • Only Blu-Ray video needed fine tuning
  • s currently support for 4oD or Channel 5 catch-up TV
  • ‘select' button on the back of the remote

Panasonic Viera TX-42AS650B - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
42 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Panasonic Viera TX-42AS650B - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size42.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
HDRno
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)no
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Features
Internet features
  • Web Browser
  • Facebook
  • Skype
  • Twitter
Smart Tvyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
3D Technology type
Passive
Glasses Includedyes
Number of glasses pairs2
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
NFCno
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothno
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Body with stand
Height7.95 in
Width37.87 in
Depth23.94 in
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.2 W
Power Consumption Max48.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supported
  • 3GP/3GPP
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • FLV
  • MKV
  • MP4
  • TS
  • VOB
  • WMV
Video quality standards
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDTS 2.0
File formats supported
  • 3GPP
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • MP4
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • WMV
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports3
USByes
Number of USB ports2
USB 2.0 ports2
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
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Body without stand
Height2.13 in
Width37.87 in
Depth22.13 in
Colour of productBlack,Silver
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA+
Annual Energy Use67.0 kWH/year
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG/JPG
  • MPO
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Tuner
CI+no
Support for CI/CA moduleyes
Digital TV tuner yes

Panasonic Viera TX-42AS650B - Q&A (1)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What do you think of Panasonic TVs?
    cleopatra.morissette
    over 1 year ago
    I've had a Panasonic television for years and it has never given me any problems.
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