This is the 65" (TH-65PF12EK) version of the Full HD professional Panasonic 9-series of 1080p High Definition Plasma Display panels.
The TH-65PF12EK
incorporates a host of leading edge technologies to reproduce clear, brilliant images with exceptional detail, true Full HD resolution
and outstanding depth perception.
The new TH-65PF12EK model also provides smooth, sharp motion images, true to life colour and the equivalent of 4,096 graduation steps.
True Full HD images
The new Panasonic 'Full HD' plasma models feature about 2 millions pixels (1920x1080), about twice as many as the conventional HD models. Images are uniformly
clear, sharp and super-detailed across the entire screen surface.
To deliver the full beauty of HD images, the display needs to render moving images in clear detail. The TH-65PF12EK uses a self-illuminating system to
boost resolution in images with fast motion.
Superior colour reproduction
HD sources are based on the HDTV standard rather than conventional PAL standard. The 'Full HD' TH-65PF12EK phosphor characteristics closely
match the HDTV standard colour gamut, reproducing the entire colour range specified in the HDTV standard, so images are natural looking
and faithful to the original HD source.
In Super Cinema mode, Digital Colour Reality boosts precision in the digital control of colour and brightness video data by a factor of four.
By continually adjusting the white balance and gamma correction as the scene changes, the new Full HD TH-65PF12EK
creates the kind of faithful ambience that was difficult for previous systems to deliver.
Black tones and brightness
Instead of using first stage, basic processing like other brands, Panasonic displays use maximum 16-bit processing, the highest level in the
industry, to process video signals. The TH-65PF12EK brings 4,096 equivalent steps of graduation.
To ensure deeper, richer black tones, often a problem for plasmas, the Panasonic TH-65PF12EK uses a "New Real Black Creation"
system that reduces the pre-discharge emission and achieves a contrast of 5,000:1 in dark images areas.
Additionally, the front protective glass of the plasma dispay panel incorporates a
"Deep Black Filter" that suppresses light transmittance ensuring the highest level of contrast when viewed in bright conditions.
Brightness is further boosted by the Panasonic MACH (Multi-facet Asymmetrical Configuration Hyper-pixel) system of bonded
cell structure.
Combine these with improved panel materials and the result is an increase of 20% compared to previous HD models,
allowing better viewing in well lit areas.
Digital connectivity
A special feature of the Panasonic TH-65PF12EK is the use of multi-function slots. These allow you to use a variety of Panasonic video boards,
available as options, which means you can customise the unit to meet your specific needs. Three of the most important video cards
for the best picture are the DVI-D, the
HDMI and the SDI video cards because these allow you to input digital sources
directly into the plasma display. By avoiding the conversion from digital to analogue and then back again on the plasma the image
remains at its original crystal clear quality.
All of the 'Full HD' 10 series plasmas come complete with a new DVI-D 24 pin video terminal board. This allows the screen to display video
at HDMI 1.3 quality (see here: HDMI 1.3 for explanation.) A standard HDMI or DVI-D video board will still give
up to 1080p resolution but not video at HDMI 1.3 colour depth, etc.
To ensure HDMI 1.3 quality is achieved using this new DVI-D board you must use DVI-I Dual Link connecting leads, eg VDC or,
if longer lengths are required, please ask for Gefen Dual Link DVI cables.
Examples of suitable video sources with HDMI digital outputs include the AV streaming devices such as the
Sony PS3, Marantz DV6600
and DV7001, DV9600 DVD players,
the media center PCs and the Sky HD digibox shown right.
For inputting more than one DVI or HDMI source into the Panasonic TH-65PF12EK, you can have two HDMI (or DVI) boards or use one of our
Gefen DVI or HDMI switchers.
We offer a range of high quality HDMI solutions for digital video connectivity:
We also offer wall plates in stainless steel to keep your installation tidy. These are available in three styles, DVI, HDMI and DVI+HDMI combination.
Normal analogue output from a PC on the 15 pin VGA plug will be processed internally by the Panasonics own scaler.
Component
video or S-video output can be connected directly using one of the Panasonic video boards,
or processed using an external video scaler and input through either the standard VGA input or a digital video board (eg DVI or HDMI)
Viewing features
All Panasonic 10-series models can be vertically or horizontally mounted and are ideal for multimedia and home cinema applications.
These ultra-thin displays offer a wide viewing angle of more than 160 degrees and have a system that senses ambient lighting
conditions and adjusts brightness and gradation accordingly. Dual Picture, Digital Zoom and multi-screen capability enhance the
usability of the display.
Plasma or LCD?
If you are still unsure which type of screen to select - plasma or LCD - then have a look at this site www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk for more info.
Specification 65" Full HD TH-65PF12EK 
- Full Panasonic product code: TH-65PF12EK (black)
- 65" screen size
- 16:9 wide screen aspect
- 4x digital zoom
- Black bezel
- XGA resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)
- Video signal compatibility: 720p/50Hz, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/50Hz, 1080i/60Hz 1080p/50Hz (for others see specification leaflet)
- Standard connections: RGB D-sub 15 pin, RS232C D-sub 9 pin
- Multiple video board option 3 slots, (comes with DVI-D and component video boards fitted)
- 60,000 hours PDP panel half-life
- 5,000:1 contrast ratio
- Auto power off
- Graduation: 4,096 steps equivalent
- 3 year on site collect, repair, return warranty
- Weight: 74kg
- Size: 1554 x 99 x 925mm
NB: All of our Panasonic Professional plasma screens are supplied by Panasonic UK, carry a UK warranty and are supported by us from our UK office.
(This is not the case with all suppliers of these screens on what appear to be UK based web sites. Buyer beware!)
Optional Accessories
- Pedestal stands
- Wall mounting brackets
Click here for more info (5.45Mb)
Click here for Panasonic manual (Link to Panasonic downloads)
Click here for "Plasma facts and myths", by Panasonic (15Kb)
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