Settings Menu Content Picture Menu Content You can change the picture mode to suit your preference or requirements. Picture mode can be set to one of these options: Cinema, Game, Sports, Dynamic and Natural. Note: Available options may differ depending on the input source. Mode Dolby Vision Modes: If Dolby Vision content is detected Dolby Vision Dark and Dolby Vision Bright picture mode options will be available instead of Cinema and Natural modes. It has all the functionality of the original with the same options and buttons, but just with a slightly different layout. On the LCD front, the 40in and 58in screen sizes of the LX800 have been dropped and replaced by 43in and 55in alternatives. There’ll also be a new 75in model available. Gaming Installation Menu Content Automatic channel scan (Retune) Displays automatic tuning options. D. Aerial: Searches and stores aerial DVB stations. D. Cable: Searches and stores cable DVB stations. Analogue: Searches and stores analogue stations. Satellite: Searches and stores satellite stations. Manual channel scan This feature can be used for direct broadcast entry. Network channel scan Searches for the linked channels in the broadcast system. D. Aerial: Searches for aerial network channels. D.

For gamers there’s a bespoke Game Mode to reduce input lag for a faster gaming experience. However, there’s none of the more advanced features such as VRR needed for PS5 and Xbox Series X in case that’s of interest. The smart service we’re talking about here is powered by the Firefox OS, which Panasonic introduced to most of its 2015 TVs. On the whole, this is a good thing since Firefox is one of the most friendly, focused and easy to customise smart interfaces in the TV world – even rivalling LG’s ground-breaking webOS in some respects. Also new for 2022 is support for the Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode, which serves the same purpose as Panasonic’s ambient light picture optimising technology but specifically for Netflix content. There are no plastic panels in the box for hiding the connections (some of which face to the left-hand side of the set while the others face down) and the cable tidy system is nothing more than an inelegant clip-on piece of plastic, but that’s all part of Panasonic’s fuss-free approach. We’re still waiting for official pricing and availability information for the 2022 range but have outlined the key features of each model below.Ensure the TX-55DX600’s noise reduction systems are turned off when watching good-quality HD and all 4K sources too, to stop them potentially starting to look soft. Specification TV Broadcasting PAL BG/I/DK SECAM BG/DK Receiving Channels VHF (BAND I/III) - UHF (BAND U) - HYPERBAND Digital Reception Fully integrated digital terrestrial-cable-satellite TV (DVB-T-C-S) (DVB-T2, DVB-S2 compliant) Number of Preset Channels 11 000 Channel Indicator On Screen Display RF Aerial Input 75 Ohm (unbalanced) Operating Voltage 220-240V AC, 50Hz. Audio A2 Stereo+Nicam Stereo Headphone 3. LZ800: The LZ800 is Panasonic’s cheapest OLED in 2022 and as such, is the least well-specced. The panel is of the basic OLED variety, while Cinema Surround replaces Cinema Surround Pro. HDMI 2.1 features are still supported, however, as are Dolby Atmos, Filmmaker mode, Dolby Vision IQ and Auto AI picture processing. HID (Human Interface Device Profile) compliant keyboards are available. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) compliant audio devices are available. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license.

JX850:This LCD model features Panasonic’s HDR Bright Panel Plus with HDR10+, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision support. Here the chip is downgraded to the HCX AI Processor. It’s hardly frills-free, as it has advanced AI upscaling, Filmmaker mode and HDMI 2.1 next-gen gaming features. LZ1500: Like the LZ2000, the 55in and 65in models of the LZ1500 feature a Master OLED Pro panel and Dynamic Cinema Surround Pro, though they miss out on Panasonic’s Luminance Booster technology and don’t have quite as impressive an audio system. The 48in and 42in variants have basic OLED configuration panels, less impressive speaker setups and different stands but will of course cost rather less. The LZ980 will be available in a new 42in screen size, while the LZ800 shares the same 42in, 48in, 55in and 65in options as the model above it. Only the LZ1000 remains unchanged, with just 55in and 65in screen sizes available. The JZ1500B does occasionally struggle in terms of clarity regardless of whether Surround is on or off, with some of the dialogue from the bombing run scene of Unbroken struggling to make itself heard above the din of the plane. Not only is it quiet, but it sounds a little hollow and synthetic, too. The “hit this one and the drinks are on me” line seems to have an exaggerated echo, for example. This isn’t a huge issue by any means, though, and the Panasonic otherwise delivers this scene with impressive punch and dynamics, and the tinkle of the smashed glass as it hits the metal floor of the bomber is strikingly sparkly.All told, this is solid sound by TV standards, but it’s not the very best in class and you’d be wise to budget for a dedicated sound system if you’re able. The Sonos Arc would be an excellent choice, although a full surround sound speaker system would obviously be an even more worthy companion for the JZ1500B’s superb picture. Verdict Network connections are available in both wired and integrated Wi-Fi flavours, and provide you with both streaming of multimedia from networked DLNA devices and access to Panasonic’s online smart service.

Every model in Panasonic’s 2022 OLED lineup uses the latest iteration of the company’s smart platform, My Home Screen 7.0. This supports every key streaming service and offers a new accessibility menu that provides access to voice control, audio description, dialogue enhancement and subtitles. The LX800 is the exception in the Panasonic range, and uses Android TV rather than My Home Screen. From my efforts I’d make the following recommendations. First, never use the Intelligent Frame Creation (IFC) motion compensation processing on a setting higher than Minimum, or pictures become plagued by digital processing artefacts. Next, make sure the HDMI Output setting is on Mode 2 if you’re attaching an Ultra HD Blu-ray player – thankfully, my test set defaulted to this setting.Energy consumption XYZ kWh per year, based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used. New for 2022, the “Game Control Board” functions similarly to Samsung’s Game Bar, presenting relevant real-time gaming information in one location. Frame data, HDR tone mapping settings, input lag and viewing modes will all be accessible at the touch of a button without the need to leave your game. JZ980:The last of the 2021 OLEDs, the JZ980, has Panasonic’s standard 4K OLED panel with support for HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and DolbyVision IQ, the brand-new processor, two HDMI 2.1 ports with eARC, VRR, 4K at 120Hz and ALLM, and a 30W sound system. Carry out first time installation on your TV. The setup wizard will be displayed after the installation process is completed Example Commands Here are some voice commands that you can use: Setup process Command Function The wizard will guide you through the setup process. Alexa, turn on ‘FN’ Powers on the TV • If you carry out first time installation on your TV, the Alexa setup wizard will be displayed after the installation process is completed. File formats that are not supported by your Network Contents server (DLNA compatible server, etc.) cannot be played.