Panasonic has led large-size high-quality display market globally, introducing the world’s largest1) 103-inch plasma display to the market in 2006. Panasonic’s large displays have received global acclaim in a wide range of commercial and consumer applications from business and public signage, education, broadcasting stations to home theater. With the move towards digitization in the broadcasting and content industries as well as convergence of communications technologies, there are increasingly diversified demands for large-size flat-panel displays. Based on its know-how in producing large-size panels that was cultivated with the 103-inch PDP development, Panasonic has developed the new 85-inch full HD plasma display integrating the latest high picture quality technology.

The 85-inch display, having a screen size equivalent to four 42-inch panels, incorporates Panasonic’s NeoPDP energy-efficient, double luminance technology2). With a moving picture resolution of 1,080 lines3) and a stunning contrast ratio of 40,000:14) (max. 2,000,000:15)) – both the world’s highest to date6) – the panel delivers blur-free, crisp, true-to-life images with deep, rich blacks. With a viewing area of 1,889 mm (W) x 1,062 mm (H), about the same size as commonly-used projection screens, it is big enough to show a person in full size when installed vertically. The display measures only 99 mm in thickness.

The large and thin plasma display not only delivers dynamic images, but is outfitted with many convenient features for professional uses. With LAN (PJLink)7) terminals, it supports LAN control that enables connection with other PJLink compatible imaging systems as well as remote control of the display and input signal check. The display also features Panasonic’s own Function Slots that let users to add up to three different terminal boards such as DVI and Dual Link HD-SDI, according to their needs.