PANASONIC INTRODUCES TOUCH SCREEN CAPABILITIES FOR ITS IMMENSELY-POPULAR, HIGH-CONTRAST PLASMAS DISPLAYS

Panasonic Broadcast has announced the immediate availability of new touch panel modules for its professional 42” and 50” plasma displays. The TY-TP42P6S is touch panel module for the 42-inch TH-42PWD6UY and TH-42PHD6UY plasma display, and the TY-TP50P6S is touch panel for the 50” TH-50PHD6UY plasma display.

These add-on touch panels allow users to interact directly with the screen via a light touch of a finger. The lightweight (TY-TP42P6S: 7.7 pounds, TY-TP50P6S: 9.3lbs) yet robust aluminum touch panel modules are equipped with a highly-reliable optical sensor system. These modules offer super-fine resolution (TY-TP42P6S: 1833x1033 pixels, TY-TP50P6S: 2201x1241 pixels), a high scanning speed and stable light-touch operation. The modules’ thin design allow for a precise fit with the plasma displays.

The modules require no additional screen to be overlaid on top of the plasma display, thus causing no image quality deterioration. In addition, for finger-touch operation, the TY-TPEN6 touch pen will be available as an optional accessory.

"The vibrant, vivid imagery of Panasonic’s high-contrast plasma displays are making users’ products and messages come alive as never before,” said Stuart English, Vice President, Marketing, Panasonic Broadcast. "To continue this evolution, these new touch panel modules make our plasmas into powerful, interactive systems that further communication and learning.”

Panasonic’s groundbreaking TH-6 Series plasma displays feature innovative picture-enhancing technologies including Super Real Gamma System, a Real Black Drive System, a Deep Black Filter, a MACH Enhancer and a Contrast Automatic Tracking System (C.A.T.S.); and improved usability with new functionality in the form of dual-picture modes, a 9-point digital zoom and multi-function slots for interchangeable IT networking and AV inputs.

The TY-TP42P6S/TY-TP50P6S touch panels are available at suggested list prices of $2,900 and $3,200, respectively. The TY-TPEN6 Touch Pen has a suggested list price of $250