The 55" Smart VIERA Class 3D Plasma HDTV from Panasonic brings content alive with full 1080p HD 3D technology. It adds a 3D effect to movies, sports, video games and images. It also lets you tap into the virtual limitless possibilities of accessing movies, shows and info directly from the Internet with the built-in Ethernet port or wireless LAN adapter.

It includes two HDMI ports and one component input for high-definition devices. The USB 2.0 inputs allow you to display photo slideshows and share MP3 audio files with your friends, too.

It yields images that truly show off any source material, be it a Blu-ray movie, broadcast and cable TV, or video games. Panasonic's proprietary 2500 Focused Field Drive detects image movements like the human eye, and optimizes the drive accordingly. By achieving instantaneously powerful light emission rather than finely divided emission, it reduces the afterimages that cause blurring. As a result, fast movement is reproduced with excellent clarity.

In addition, the built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC tuners receive virtually all available local digital and analog programs. Not only does the HDTV complement any decor but the unit is filled with provides a feature set that would "wow" the utmost A/V enthusiast.

Active Shutter Progressive 3D Method
The display alternately shows images for the left and right eyes. The left and right lenses of the eyewear open and close in sync with this display timing to show separate images to the left and right eyes. By repeating this action at high speed, the brain perceives 3D images. And because this method displays FULL HD 3D images just as they are, both eyes receive 3D images in high, full-HD quality

Full HD 3D
Compatible with 1080p 3D signal. Panel has native resolution of 1920 x 1080p display

2500 Focused Field Drive
This original Panasonic technology detects image movements like the human eye, and optimizes the drive accordingly. By achieving instantaneously powerful light emission rather than finely divided emission, it reduces the afterimages that cause blurring. As a result, fast movement is reproduced with excellent clarity

Expressive, Lifelike Colors
The brightness, saturation; contrast and sharpness of colors are finely compensated in each scene. Highly vivid colors are produced with hardly any mutual interference. People's faces are also detected, and skin tones are beautifully corrected to ensure soft, natural complexions

Smooth Reproduction of Web Movies
The blurring that often happens in Web images is eliminated to produce naturally smooth motion

Easily Convert 2D Images into 3D
Unique Panasonic technology converts 2D images into high-quality 3D images in real-time. The image depth is analyzed from the compositional, color and brightness data of each scene, to convert 2D images into naturally beautiful 3D images. In addition to ordinary TV programs, this method can be used to convert a variety of 2D images - such as Web content, Blu-ray disc media, and photos and movies saved onto SD memory cards - into 3D images with a high level of precision

Movie Content with Smooth Playback
Enjoy naturally flowing 24p films and familiar TV-like quality. In plasma displays, increasing the number of frames creates smoother images. When reproducing images from a 24p film source, VIERA's 24p cinema smoother function generates smooth, natural-looking images

Change the Way You Operate
VIERA remote app lets you use a smartphone or tablet device as a remote control. Tap and flick-based commands are intuitive. Text input is easy, too, with familiar keyboard operation. These handy devices also make great gamepads

Free Point Operation
More intuitive free-point operation for Web browsing, by using the touch screen of your smartphone or tablet as a touchpad

Gamepad Operation
Gamepad operation for VIERA connect game applications which can be enjoyed on the large screen

Media Flick
Enjoy photos, music and movies on VIERA and smartphone anytime

Instant Support When You Need It
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about connecting peripheral devices and operating methods are explained using movies. They are easy for everyone, young or old, to understand. A video guide can be accessed from VIERA connect

Inside the User's Manual - eHELP
No more need to search through the user's manual. Now you can find out how to operate and connect devices right on your TV screen. Just select and display the eHELP from VIERA tools

VIERA Connect
VIERA connect is an Internet service for TVs based on the use of cloud servers. It brings you video-on-demand (VOD), catch-up TV, games, educational content, and lots more, through a wide range of apps. It's a great way to relax in your living room with family and friends

Wi-Fi Ready
It is easy to connect to the internet or a home network by using the wireless LAN adapter. There is no need for cords or cables, so the layout is flexible and the room stays neat and uncluttered. Using a wireless connection for VIERA connect and employing the DLNA function make it easy to share photos and movies

DLNA
A DLNA-compatible VIERA makes network connection super easy. It makes content easy to share by linking equipment over a home network. Enjoy photos, movies, music and more in the living room, bedroom, or any room in the house

Game Mode
Games are much more fun when there's no lag in operation. VIERA automatically chooses settings that provide the optimal image, so you get super-fast response and no delays. Even dark scenes with delicately rendered details are beautiful and easy to see. Game mode makes all of the game apps on VIERA Connect even more fun to play

Media Player
Simply insert an SD memory card or USB memory stick into the slot to enjoy previously saved photos, video clips and music on VIERA's large screen. You can also add frames and other effects to your photos and videos, and create slide shows complete with background music. A wide variety of formats are supported, so you can listen to PC-based music files and web movies right on your TV

VIERA Link
VIERA Link interlinks the operation of various AV devices, so you can operate them all using only the VIERA remote. Setup is easy, too - simply connect the devices to each other via HDMI cables

Mercury and Lead Free
Panasonic is committed to making our products friendlier to the environment. In line with this commitment, all VIERA plasma display panels are free of both lead and mercury. This reduces the impact on the environment years down the road when the TV is recycled or retired from use

Long Panel Life
One important way consumers can protect the environment is by choosing high-quality products and taking care of them so they last for a long time. A high-quality VIERA HDTV can help. Thanks to a newly designed phosphor process and rear panel process, Panasonic plasma panels last for up to 100,000 hours before the brightness decreases by half. That's more than 30 years of viewing 8 hours a day

Eco Mode
This mode automatically turns the power off and adjusts the brightness depending on VIERA's operating status. Settings can be configured by selecting eco mode from VIERA tools

No Signal for 10 Minutes or No Activity for 3 Hours
This setting automatically turns the power off when there's no image signal for 10 minutes or more, or when there's no activity for 3 hours or more

Power Save
This setting adjusts screen brightness to reduce power consumption

C.A.T.S. [Contrast Automatic Tracking System]
This detects the brightness of the room and automatically adjusts screen brightness accordingly. When the room darkens, it lowers the screen brightness and adjusts the image quality for easier viewing while suppressing power consumption

Power Saving Functions in VIERA Link
The power of each connected device is adjusted depending on usage to reduce wasteful usage

Standby Power Save
When VIERA is turned off, the power consumption of connected devices is minimized

Intelligent Auto Standby
Power consumption is minimized by using VIERA Link control for interconnected devices

Additional Features and Specs
    Panel: G15 progressive full-HD
    Aspect control: 4:3, Just, Zoom, Full, H-fill
    Shades of gradation: 6144 equivalent
    24p playback (3:2) / 24p smooth film: Yes / Yes
    24p cinematic playback 48Hz
    Vivid color creation: Yes
    Web smoother: Yes
    Support format: AVCHD 3D / Progressive, SD-Video / Motion JPEG (Lumix) / MKV / MP4 / MOV / M4v / FLV / 3GPP / VRO / VOB / TS / PS, MP3 / AAC / FLAC, JPEG / MPO
    Pixel orbiter (Anti-image retention): Yes
    Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK5P1RW