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The ST50 series features 1080p Full HD resolution, an Infinite Black Pro Panel, and VIERA Connect with web browser and built-in Wi-Fi. Other distinctive features include 2D to 3D conversion and 2500 concentered field drive.

VIERA Connect IPTV

VIERA Connect provides access to apps in such categories as video and music, social networking, games, news and lifestyle, sports, health and fitness. It also features a market site, where the buyer may select specific apps or accessaries to aid personalize the Internet experience. Popular apps on VIERA Connect include Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Facebook, Twitter, Wall Street Journal, and huluplus, all optimized for the best possible user experience. For ease-of-use, use quick keyword input on the VIERA Connect to support retrieve bestloved content more quickly and easier. The social networking TV function allows users to access social network websites while simultaneously watching TV.

VIERA Link

The ST50 features VIERA Link, a technology that allows a buyer to operate all VIERA Link compatible AV elements using only the TV’S remote control. In addition to operating a VIERA HDTV, video source, and home theater receiver may be connected to a VIERA HDTV and controlled thru VIERA Link remote. Users may then watch their child, pet and/or property by installing the camera and networking to the VIERA HDTV thru Ethernet cable.

2D-3D Conversion

Unique Panasonic engineering science converts 2D images into high-quality 3D images in real-time.The technology generates a elaborate depth effect for each type of image, so the 3D effect is natural and realistic. Enjoy Blu-ray movies, DV D movies and even ordinary TV broadcasts in 3D. The Super Resolution function allows images that were converted from 2D to 3D to be displayed in sharp, clear 3D images.

The Perfect Smart TV Experience: A Suite of Technologies

DLNA/Built-in Wi-Fi
Connect this DLNA-compatible VIERA HDTV and DLNA-compatible AV instrumentation to your home network, and you may watch movies, listen to music, and view photos from any room in the house. VIERA HDTV’s Wi-Fi capability gives you even more layout flexibility. The ST50 series has built-in Wi-Fi so there is no wireless LAN adaptor required.

Fast-Switching Phosphor
The use of fast switching phosphors has significantly scaled down afterglow duration and reproduced clear 3D and 2D images. Fast switching phosphors are employed in all full HD models.

3D 24p Cinema Smoother
VIERA gives you naturally flowing 24p images with the look and tonal characteristics of film, and intimate TV-like quality. This mode optimizes the number of frames of 24p images recorded from film origins onto media such as Blu-ray Disc. Panasonic’s modern source analysis and frame generation deliver smooth, natural, and lifelike images.

600 Hz Sub-field Drive and 2500 Focused Field Drive
The ST50 features 600Hz engineering which allows for superb full-HD motion and still images. For even dandier clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses it is own distinguishable image-analysis technology. This engineering science converts the motion in each scene into dots. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in former systems, to reduce aftereffects. The ST50 likewise employs Neo Plasma Black 2500 FDD (Focused Field Drive) to provide a crisp effigy even when the content shows very fast motion.

Infinite Black Pro Panel

The ST50 series feature self-illuminating panels with uttermost black levels. Enhancements to the panel and cells aid reproduce images with smooth, natural gradation and deep, rich blacks – even when viewed in bright surroundings. In movies, the true, deep blacks in a faithful manner convey the aim of the filmmakers, adding power and realism to the observing experience.

Skype Communication

An optional Skype Communication camera (TY-CC20W) allows the buyer to commune with friends and family thru a big TV, rather than on a little computer or smart phone screen. Record an basi message and set it as your answering voice message. Callers may record messages onto the SD Memory Card*, while you are away. *Minimum 512MB required

Environmentally Friendly

Panasonic’s commitment to sustainability and constructing merchandise that are ecologically sound is evidenced in the 100,000 hour life span of the Plasma Display panel and the lack of lead or mercury in the panels. Thanks to a newly designed phosphor routine and rear panel process, Panasonic’s plasma panels last for up to 100,000 hours before the luminance decreases by half. That’s more than 30 years of looking at 8 hours a day. Plus with Eco Mode, Panasonic TV’s turn off and adjust luminance depending on the VIERA’s operating status. Settings may be set up by selecting Eco mode from VIERA Tools. The Power Save setting also adjusts screen luminance to reduce power consumption.

Most helpful customer reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Panasonic plasma is the way to go
By TechGuru
Received this p55st50 tv on Tuesday amazed by the picture quality, black levels and still exploring all the features it has to offer.
I have owned a 42″ 480p panasonic plasma for last 7 years and has always found it superior in natural color reproduction and movie picture quality when compared to LCDs.
It was a time to upgrade. I did look at some LCDs but never found them any close to plasma in natural color tones and movie picture quality. I think Panasonic offers the best quality plasma amongst very few plasma manufacturers left in market. So picked p55st50 which is at competitive price, superior than last years best rated vt30 and offers most features from higher line ups for 2012.
Here are few major features stood out to me. Will add/edit later..
– Amazing picture and color quality. Noticeable improved motion smoothness, vibrant colors
– profile is prettey slim. Around 1.5″ thik. Thickness is uniform from top to bottom exept the edges on all four sides are thinner. The bezel is better(thinner) than last years st30 model. There is a transperent plastic extention around the bezel which is not enhancing the the look and I gues is added to provide protection against any damage to the bezel. There are buttons on pannel only the remote sensor the power light and I guess a ambient light sensor.
– Out of the box the colors were displaying some tint but after changing/adjusting settings they are looking great. I might have noticed this as I am used to watch a 7 year old plasma. Black levels and details in dark are amazing. Haven’t seen the as deep black levels in any other tv yet. I preferred cenema mode for bluerays and vivid/custom for HD cable. SD videos showed some pixalation but that is expected on a 55 inch large display. DVD and SD videos were little sharper on my old 42″ 480p panny.
– Did not notice any of the issues like fluctuating brightness, fbr discussed for 2011 panny tvs in various forums
– Very easy and simple set up
– Installation was quick (except – two people needed to lift and slide the panel into stand. Understandable considering the 55″ size). Set up was very simple and intuitive. Connected via 5GHz wireless.
– The viera connect and internet features are great. DLNA support is amazing. Could connect to ps3 media server application on my pc and stream some dvd movies with dolby 5.1 sound. Browser wasn’t installed out of the box, but could install it from viera market. There is android and ios app to control the tv as well as browser from smart phone.
– Netflix HD movies looked great. Was no way to determine the resolution but picture was clearly hi defination, better than dvd format, no buffering/stuttering.
– The new advertised 8 train speakers with 3d sound – I checked out the tv sound , was crystal clear, with some sourround effect but not something which will replace your 5.1 sorround system. I have Onkyo 7.1 system and the sound was no match to Onkyo. Quickly switched back to Onkyo. Plugged ps3 and cablebox directly to tv with hdmi and used optical out from tv to connect to reciever in order to ensure I get 1080p resolution. I don’t think my 5 year old Onkyo supports 1080p passthrough. But I am not sure the optical out from tv is passing through 5.1 dolby, dts, HD dolby & HD dts to reciever. Will have to investigate further to ensure my reciever getting all channel and hd audio.
Have to try out all other applications.
The browser and the touch pad on android phone to control browser doesn’t looked like fully baked in. The cursor is very difficult to move/control. The browser also wasn’t easy to navigate around. Hopefully Panasonic comes up with updates to browser and phone application to address these areas. The android remote application is fully functional and very handy except the cursor control. Could project photos from my phone onto tv.
I wasn’t able to control the cabel box and ps3 connected via hdmi using the viera link. I guess only panasonic products are supported. Would be great to get support for other devices to cut down on number of remotes.
No new compatible Bluetooth 3d glasses available yet. I tried 3d in store on last years gt30 and it was looking awsom. Expect 50 series perform better in 3d display.

Revisit later add more detailed review.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Best Picture I have ever seen
By Phillip
I have owned Panasonic Plasmas in the past and I have to say I have always loved them, but hands down this TV is in a whole new ball park. The picture is absolutely astounding. It simply blows any other TV I have ever seen away. I cant recommend this one enough. I have told everyone I know how good this thing is and the friends who have seen it in person are saying the same. I actually converted a few of my friends and convinced them not to buy one of the new LED TVs after seeing it.

I do want to give a plug here to the AVSFORUM guys. I really appreciate the recommendation on this one and am glad I bought this one rather than last years model.

BUY THIS TV!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Best set I’ve ever owned….
By Tim
I Returned 6 led tv’s over the past 3 months. All had problems with the picture. I finally decided to try Plasma and boy I’m glad I did. No backlight bleeding, blooming or screen uniformity issues. Panny makes a great set with extremely deep blacks and a wealth of picture settings. The web options and apps are easy to navigate. I also like the stand because you can adjust the tilt slightly as most other sets tend to lean to one side or the other with no way to make adjustments. Motion is extremely quick and smooth and I actually prefer to turn the enhance motion feature off. This set is well worth the money. Please take my advice and think twice before purchasing LED sets, especially if you’re a TV purist. I use to be a Sony loyalist and I am now converting everything over to Panasonic solely because of this set.

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