Panasonic provides smaller signage plasmas

Stephen Withers
Wednesday, 01 September 2010 13:09

Business IT - Technology

Panasonic has released a new range of plasma displays designed for digital signage applications.

Four new plasma displays from Panasonic include features specifically aimed at the commercial signage market. Flat panel displays are being increasingly used for signage in retail, transport, hospitality, education and other environments.

The new Panasonic screens are available as 42in and 50in units, with HD and full HD versions in both sizes. They are designed for horizontal or vertical mounting.

Features include image enlargement (allowing up to 16 displays to be configured as a 'video wall'), picture-in-picture, and 'advanced dual picture' which allows video to be superimposed on a full-screen PC image.

A serial interface allows remote monitoring of the display status. A range of optional terminal boards allows the displays to be configured in various ways including RGB-through connections, or to provide remote control of connected equipment such as PCs or DVD players.

Prices start at $A1329 for the TH-42PH20W (42in HD) and rise to $2869 for the TH-50PF20W (50in full HD).

The new models join Panasonic's existing 58, 65, 85 and 103in screens.