Conventionally, Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ TV belongs to mid-level solutions. At the same time, reviews indicate the absence in its software of such an important function at present as Smart TV. As a result, the technical parameters of this solution fully correspond to the average level, but the software part does not. It is the capabilities of this TV model that this material will be devoted to.
Briefly about the manufacturer. Positioning. In which country is it made?
Panasonic is a Japanese manufacturer of electronic equipment. Until recently, this brand was associated only with premium solutions. But now this company has decided to test its strength in other segments of the electronics market. It is to this circumstance that Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ owes its appearance .
Its price is located at the very border between mid-range and entry-level devices. In order to fully meet the requirements of the first group of solutions, he just does not have the presence of Smart TV in the software part of the TV.
Until recently, all equipment under the Panasonic brand was made in Japan. But now the factories of this concern are in China. But the hero of this article was produced in a completely different country - in Belarus.
Design
The main element of the front panel of the device is the screen. The diagonal of the latter is 42 ”. Along the entire perimeter, it is surrounded by medium-sized frames made of glossy plastic. The entire body of this multimedia device is black. On the lower edge of the device are the mounting points of the supports and speakers of the sound subsystem.
On the back cover of the solution all communication ports are displayed and the power cord is connected. As a result, it can be noted that something unusual in terms of design can not stand out against the background of analogs Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ TV. Reviews indicate a typical appearance of such a multimedia device.
Equipment
The familiar list of equipment is equipped with a Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ TV. A review of its delivery list indicates the presence of such components in it:
Actually considered multimedia center.
The control panel with a full set of batteries.
User's manual.
Advertising booklets that describe the main features of this device.
Warranty card, valid for 3 years.
Two supports for installing the device in question on different horizontal surfaces.
Picture Options. Screen Specifications
The mid-range screen is equipped with a Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ TV. What matrix is used in this case? Its diagonal is quite large by current standards 42 ”, and it is manufactured using LED technology. The maximum image resolution in this case can be 1920 x 1080. That is, the picture in this case is displayed in FullHD format.
The surface of the screen, according to technical specifications, is matte. The frame refresh rate is only 50 Hz. But the last value does not lead to any discomfort during viewing. The image quality in this case is really good and it certainly does not raise any questions.
Sound accompaniment. Its characteristics
The stereo sound system is equipped with a Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ TV. A review of its specifications indicates the presence of two speakers. The power of each of them is limited to only 8 watts, and the total value of this parameter is 16 watts. In this case, the developers did not provide any additional program functions to improve the sound accompaniment.
Separately, it should be noted that the communication list of this multimedia center has a 3.5 mm jack. With it, you can switch the TV to external speakers. This improves the sound quality.
If you use Subwoofer for these purposes, then in general you can get a real home theater.
Communications
An excellent set of connection methods is equipped with the Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ. Technical characteristics indicate the presence of such communication elements:
Three ports of the HDMI format are the main means of connecting the considered television solution. With their help, you can output a signal from modern satellite receivers, and from DVD-players. If you install an appropriate design mini-PC in such a connector, then, as noted earlier, the functionality of the hero software of this review will improve significantly.
Two USB sockets are most often used in those cases when you need to play content from external drives.
One active television input to which a cable with a television signal is connected. Moreover, the source of the latter can be both the cable operator’s equipment and the local antenna.
One combo RCA port. It is used when outdated versions of satellite receivers are connected to the TV.
The disadvantages of the above list include the lack of a SCART port. If necessary, it can be replaced with an RCA connector. But in this case you will have to use an additional adapter.
Software shell
The software shell of the Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ TV is very limited in functionality . Faking it for this reason alone is impractical. In this case, a separate operating system is not provided, and support for the Smart TV function, as noted earlier, has not been implemented by development engineers.
But if necessary, you can still improve the level of functionality of the multimedia center in question. To do this, you must separately purchase a mini-PC, the cost of which is in the range from 1500 to 2500 rubles. In this case, the Android operating system will already appear. In addition to it, the Smart TV option will start functioning.
Setup algorithm
The Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ TV boasts a very simple and clear tuning algorithm . The instruction in this case includes the following steps:
Installation of two supports. Installing the TV on the table.
Making all the necessary connections. Essentially, you only need to bring a television cable to the TV and realize its power supply.
Installing batteries in the control panel.
Turn on the multimedia center.
At the next stage, go to the device menu and activate the automatic search function of the received signal. In addition to this, it is also necessary to set the type of received signal.
At the end, save the list and the TV is ready for use.
Cost
A very affordable mid-range television solution is the Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ. Its price is 32,000-35,000 rubles. Of course, its analogues with Smart TV support from other manufacturers have a cost of 37,000-40,000 rubles. Therefore, it will be economically and technically feasible to buy the TV model in question and, in addition to it, an external mini-PC. The price of the latter does not exceed 2000 rubles. As a result, we get 34,000-37,000 rubles when creating a full-fledged multimedia system for entertainment and leisure.
Reviews
Certain disadvantages are inherent in the Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ TV considered in this material. Reviews highlight such of them:
Lack of support for Smart TV. But, as noted earlier, this problem is quite simple to fix. You only need to purchase an external mini-PC.
Mediocre speaker quality . If necessary, you can install external speakers, this allows you to solve this problem.
The strengths include the following:
Low cost.
Extended communication list.
Easy setup.
Excellent image quality.
Conclusion
A truly universal mid-range solution is the Panasonic TX-42ER250ZZ TV. Reviews indicate that he has minor flaws and a number of important advantages. The main area of its use can be considered home multimedia centers. But it can also be used as an information panel in a pawnshop or a supermarket. Another area of its use is display boards at bus or train stations. Therefore, there are essentially no restrictions on the use of such a TV at the moment. It is truly universal.