SECAUCUS, N.J., May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, a
leader in Plasma HDTV technology, announced today pricing and
availability of its much-anticipated 2013 Smart VIERATM
ZT60 Series Plasma HDTVs which will be available exclusively
through approximately 400 Magnolia locations inside Best Buy
beginning on May 20 through July
31.
The ZT60 Series is available in two screen sizes - the
TC-P65ZT60, 65-inch class (SRP $4099.99) and the TC-P60ZT60, 60-inch class (SRP
$3499.99).
The Smart VIERA ZT60 Plasma Series, Panasonic's new flagship
series, features a "Beyond the Reference" Studio Master Panel which
produces deep black levels for stunning picture quality. With the
addition of the Ultimate Black Filter Technology, the Smart VIERA
ZT Series delivers improved external light shading, clarity and
light transmittance. The new panel reduces reflections to
create sharper pictures with higher contrast in bright
environments.
Ultimate black levels, contrast and crystal clear picture
quality are achieved thanks to a newly developed panel driving
method and panel structure featuring the "Air Gapless Technology."
The front glass is attached directly to the Plasma panel itself by
Panasonic's proprietary crafting methods. As a result of the
improvement, dim and double images are averted by eliminating the
air gap layer between the front glass and Plasma panel.
"We are excited to bring to market Panasonic's best ever Plasma
HDTV with the debut of our Smart VIERA ZT60 Series introduced
exclusively at Magnolia inside Best Buy," said Henry Hauser, Vice President, Merchandising
Group, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America.
"Panasonic's ZT Series Plasma HDTV represents a new frontier in
High Definition picture quality and reaffirms Panasonic's
leadership in Plasma TV development."
"This is a prime example of how we deliver our customer promise
to offer the latest and greatest technologies available," said
Amy College, Vice President, Home
Theater Merchandising for Best Buy. "Our customers can maximize
their home network and enjoy sports, movies and other entertainment
in a new way with this extraordinary viewing experience from
Panasonic."
The Smart VIERA ZT60 Series also features advanced features for
connectivity including:
My Home Screen – A
personalization function that allows for seamless integration of
apps and content, by creating their own personal home screen giving
them quick access to their favorite online content.
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 Remote 2 app , 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.
Voice Recognition / Guidance – An accessibility function
that enables users to use voice commands to search for content or
control key TV functions dynamically. Voice Guidance uses
text to speech functions to verbalize text content as it appears on
your TV. 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.
VIERA ConnectTM -- Panasonic's
exclusive cloud-based IPTV function which delivers access to a wide
range of internet-based video-on-demand content and applications
covering everything from news and fitness, social networking, music
and online shopping and gaming. Enhanced by a dual-core hexa
processing engine, multi-tasking is quick and simultaneous use of
apps from seven categories, including YouTube, Skype and Facebook
is easy. The ZT60's 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.
Electronic 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 as well as play
interactive games using the optional Electronic Touch Pen
(TY-TP10U) accessory.
The ZT60's 3000 Focused-field Drive 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 re-formulated pure red phosphor. The ZT60 features THX
certification in both 2D and 3D modes as well as ISFccc Calibration
Mode with Advanced Calibration. Calibrators adjust the detailed
picture setting with calibration software (CALMAN™ ) provided by
SpectraCal Inc.; or users can adjust the calibration using the
Smart Calibration feature within the VIERA Remote 2 app. 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 eight hours a day.
For more information on Panasonic's full line of 2013 Smart
VIERA HDTVs, visit www.panasonic.com and to learn more about the
Smart VIERA ZT60 Series, visit
http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/TC-P65ZT60. You can also
learn more about Smart VIERA HDTV features and other Panasonic
products by visiting Panasonic's YouTube video site at
www.youtube.com/user/PanasonicUSVideos.
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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1 Access to a broadband Internet connection is
required to access VIERA Connect features.
SOURCE Panasonic