Internet-Ready Television

Internet-ready TVs use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content, whether it’s streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today’s weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet TVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you’ll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

March 2011
VIZIOs 42-inch class (42.02 inches diagonal) M421VT combines brilliant picture quality, immersive virtual surround sound, and wireless Internet connectivity, so you can enjoy sports, movies, even the best of the web all right on your HDTV.

Brilliant picture quality, immersive virtual surround sound, and wireless Internet connectivity. Click here for a larger image

The M421VT delivers serious clarity, color, and contrast, with VIZIO’s Razor LED backlighting and 16 zone Smart Dimming technology, a 1,000,000: 1 dynamic contrast ratio for fast actions scenes, and 120 Hz Smooth Motion processing for sharper, blur free images.

The built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi receiver provides a quick connection to your favorite movies, TV shows, music, photos, and more. With VIZIO Internet Apps, you can check the news, weather, and update your Facebook and Twitter statuses. Use the Bluetooth remote, complete with a full slide-out QWERTY keypad, for easy input.

Stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and get the latest news, sports and weather with VIZIO Internet Apps.

120Hz Smooth Motion technology delivers sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur free images.

Customized Bluetooth remote with slide out QWERTY keypad.

VIA (VIZIO Internet Apps)

Easily connect to the Internet and stream movies and TV shows, listen to music and get the latest news, sports and weather. The latest VIZIO Internet Apps (VIA) platform delivers a large array of web-based content directly to your living room, without the need for a PC or set-top box. Enjoy streaming video from Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, and VUDU; social networking from Facebook and Twitter; a variety of music from Rhapsody and Pandora; and a wealth of other content at the touch of a button.

Built-in Wi-Fi

802.11N Wireless Networking is built-in, making connecting to the Internet quick and easy. If you prefer a wired connection, a standard Ethernet port is also included.

Razor LED

Mercury-free LED backlighting uses less energy than traditional CCFL-baklit LCD displays, and delivers more detail, with a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 450 nits brightness. Plus, it allows for an ultra-thin display, making it ideal for any room.

120HZ Smooth Motion

120Hz Smooth Motion technology delivers sharper clarity of fast action scenes for blur-free images, for an an even better viewing experience.

1080P Full HD

Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp. Take full advantage of connected Blu-ray players and other HD sources.

ECO HD

VIZIO’s ECO HD trademark means this display exceeds the current ENERGY STAR Guidelines, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.

SRS Audio Technologies

SRS TruVolume eliminates volume inconsistencies between programming. Ever get annoyed when a ridiculously loud commercial comes on? TruVolume cuts the audio signal at high amplitude and then boosts it at low amplitude–no matter where in the frequency range the loudness spike occurs.

SRS TruSurround HD delivers virtual high definition surround sound out of the E422VA’s two 10-watt speakers, for immersive surround, improved bass and high frequency precision, even when not utilizing a home theater receiver or soundbar.

M421VT Select Specifications

What’s in the Box

VIZIO M421VT With Stand, VUR10 Remote Control With Batteries, Power Cord, Cleaning Cloth, User Manual, Quick Setup Guide, Registration Card

(March 2011)

Internet-Ready Devices (US Only)

Internet-ready devices use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content to your television, whether it’s streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today’s weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet-ready devices and HDTVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you’ll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

Note: Panasonic’s EASY IPTV™ television applications are embedded and no new apps can be added. Currently available services in Canada are CinemaNow, SHOUTcast Internet Radio, and Facebook.

Make every night family night. VIERA X3 Series Plasma HDTVs are ideal for watching action-packed sports, shows, and movies with the family. The 600Hz Sub-field Drive offers crisp, focused images during fast-moving scenes.

Panasonic Features

VIERA Image VIEWER

Equipped with an SD card slot, VIERA makes it easy to view full-HD photos and motion images that you shot yourself. Simply insert the SD memory card into the slot, and you’re ready to view your photos and full-HD videos on the big screen. You can make your slide shows even more impressive by adding background music and attractive frames. With VIERA’s big screen and superb image quality, family and friends will love sharing your memories.

VIERA Tools

The VIERA Tools user interface makes it easy to access and understand key functions. Simply press a function button, and an explanation appears on the screen. Keep the button pressed to activate the function immediately.

600 Hz Sub-field Drive

Panasonic’s 600Hz Sub-Field Drive technology optimizes the input signal at the sub-field level to achieve a remarkable increase in motion-image rendering performance. The addition of Panasonic’s new phosphor and redesigned panel structure further improve clarity in moving images.

Years of Beautiful Images—Long Panel Life (up to 100,000 Hours)

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 and panel, our 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.

DLNA / Wi-Fi Ready*

Connect a DLNA-compatible VIERA and DLNA-compatible AV equipment to your home network, and you can watch movies, listen to music, and view photos from any room in the house. VIERA’s Wi-Fi capability gives you even more layout flexibility.

*Optional wireless LAN adaptor required

Napster/Netflix/Pandora/Amazon Instant Video available in US only.

EASY IPTV™

Simply press the VIERA Tools button on the remote control to directly access a variety of Internet services. Enjoy online music and movies with ease.

Note: In Canada only Facebook, CinemaNow and SHOUTcast are available.

Environment Friendly—Mercury and Lead Free Plasma Panel

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 impact on the environment years down the road when the TV is recycled or retired from use.

Key Specifications

Series: X3 Screen type: Plasma Screen size: 41.6 inches Native resolution: 1,024 x 768 pixels Shades of Gradation: 6,144 equivalent 600 Hz Sub-field Drive: Yes HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p EDTV display capability: 480p Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power, Surround Sound Capable Image viewer: Yes (AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3 playback) Aspect control:4:3, Zoom, Full, Just, H-Fill Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK4P1RW (US only) Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French Energy Star qualified: Yes

Connections HDMI: 2 Component (Y, PB, PR): RCA x 1 (common with Composite) Composite A/V: RCA x 1 (common with Composite) USB: 2 Wireless LAN Adaptor: Wi-Fi Ready Digital audio output: 1 (5.1 ch) Dimensions TV with stand: 679 mm x 1,023 mm x 307 mm (H x W x D); 23.5 kg TV without stand: 637 mm x 1,023 mm x 85 mm (H x W x D); 22.5 kg

Panasonic 2011 Plasma HDTV Comparison

Series:	GT30	ST30	S30	X3
Models:	50″, 55″, 60″, 65″	42″, 46″, 50″, 55″, 60″, 65″	42″, 46″, 50″, 60″	42″, 46″, 50″
Full HD 1080p				–
HD 720p	–	–	–
3D Ready			–	–
Motion Picture Resolution	1080 Lines	1080 Lines	900 Lines	720 Lines
THX Mode		–	–	–
VIERA Connect			–	–
EASY IPTV	–	–
DLNA
Wireless LAN	Ready	Ready	Ready	Ready
Ethernet
HDMI	4	3	2	2
Component (Y/Pb/Pr)	1	1	1	1
Composite A/V	1	1	1	1
Digital Audio Output	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical
PC (DSub)	1	–	–	–
USB 2.0 Port	3	2	2	2
MP3 Playback
JPEG Playback
MPEG Video Playback

What’s in the Box

Panasonic X3 series Plasma HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions, quick start guide

Internet-Ready Devices

Internet-ready devices use your broadband connection to deliver dynamic content to your television, whether it’s streaming video from Netflix, new music from Pandora, or a quick glance at today’s weather forecast.

Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.

Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

Learn more about Internet-ready devices and HDTVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you’ll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.

LV5500 1080P LED TV

The LV5500 delivers LED picture quality along with a whole lot more. You can tap directly into instant entertainment with LG Smart TV*, and with TruMotion 120Hz refresh rate, sports and action movies never looked better.

THE EASIEST ACCESS TO LIMITLESS CONTENT.

LG Smart TV lets you access a limitless world of entertainment in a way that’s easier and more fun than ever before. It’s smart made simple.

CUSTOMIZABLE DASHBOARD

We put all your LG Smart TV entertainment—from apps to streaming video to live TV—all in one place, and just how you want it.

INNOVATIVE
MOTION-SENSING REMOTE

Our LG Smart TV has a smart way to control it. The Magic Motion remote is easy to use, with intuitive point-and-click control and just five buttons.

ACCESS UNLIMITED CONTENT FROM:

KEY TECHNOLOGIES

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  YOU WON’T BELIEVE YOUR EYES.

  Tired of dark scenes or dull colors? LG’s LED technology provides a slim profile and delivers amazing brightness, clarity and color detail, as well as greater energy efficiency compared to conventional LCD TVs.

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  LESS BLUR. MORE ACTION.

  TruMotion 120Hz technology lets you see sports, video games and high-speed action with virtually no motion blur. Now your TV can keep up with your fast-moving entertainment.

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  CUT LOOSE WHEN YOU’RE
  WIFI READY.

  Getting your LG broadband–enabled TV connected to online contest is easy when you are WiFi Ready. If you have existing wireless broadband, setting it up is simple and you don’t need to worry about messy wires.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

DOUBLE THE DETAIL.

This stunning picture is the reason you wanted HDTV in the first place. With almost double the pixel resolution, Full HD 1080p gives it superior picture quality over standard HDTV. You’ll see details and colors like never before.

MAKE DIGITAL DEVICES COMPATIBLE.

To build a digital network, you need digital devices. That’s obvious. But unless those devices are compatible, it won’t be much of a network. DLNA Certified devices work together.

SAVE MORE THAN ENERGY.

Earning the ENERGY STAR means a product meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. For TVs, it means they save energy both in standby and active (when they’re on) modes. ENERGY STAR–qualified TVs use about 30% less energy than standard units.

FIND THE PERFECT PICTURE.

Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. Take the guesswork out of picture adjustments with this simple-to-use feature. It’s not actually magic, but it will sure seem that way.

VIEW IT IN THE RIGHT LIGHT.

Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.

WISE AND NOT WASTEFUL.

With our Smart Energy Saving Features, you can conserve money and energy.

ISFCCC READY.

LG’s ISFccc Ready HDTVs contain the detailed standards necessary for professional calibration of brightness, contrast, tint, sharpness, color levels and much more to meet local lighting conditions for both daytime and nighttime viewing. Settings are added to preset modes for easy access from your LG remote.

* Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions required and sold separately. The Magic Motion Remote does not come equipped wtih all LG Smart TV enabled TVs and a separate purchase may be required. The Hulu Plus service is available via a firmware update. The LG web browser does not support Flash 10 or HTML 5, therefore, access to certain web content may be limited or unavailable.

Specifications (PDF)