TV LED Ultra HD 4K Panasonic JX970: 49 '' and 55 ", 100 Hz and HDMI 2.1

As stated in the title of this news, the Panasonic JX970 TV series has only two flat 4K Ultra HD LED SKUs, the Panasonic TX‑49JX970 (49'', 124 cm) and Panasonic TX‑55JX970 (55'', 140cm).

In short, the equipment of the Panasonic JX970 TVs is in all respects similar to those of the JX940, modulo two differences: the brushed stainless steel finish instead of a black dress and a central rotating foot.

Main specifications

We therefore find a native 100 Hz IPS LCD panel (compared to 50 Hz) and the HCX Processor AI Pro chip associated with a specific setting for sports broadcasts and Intelligent motion compensation Clear Motion and a BMC IFC 2200 fluidity index. There is still the HDR Cinema Display Pro functionality linked to a higher light peak and the ISF and Dolby Vision IQ modes to enjoy an HDR Dolby Vision image that is always perfectly set whatever surrounding light conditions. Similarly, the Panasonic JX970 series is Calman Ready for precise and easier calibration with the software of the same name and the Input Lag is announced at 11 ms in 1080p/60 and 3 ms in 1080p/120.

The audio section is also evolving with a total power of 30 W (2 x 15 W), the same goes for the connectors, which now have four HDMI inputs, two of which are 2.1 with support for eARC, ALLM, VRR functions , 4K/120 and FreeSync.

Main specifications, continued

For the rest, we find Dolby Atmos compatibility and support for the HDR HLG photo process. Without forgetting the Smart TV My Home Screen 6.0 function, a 10-bit LCD panel, an extended color space and HDR10 content management), Dolby Vision also offers dynamic metadata (static on HDR10) depending on the images displayed, for a made more accurate in lowlights and highlights. Important, to enjoy Dolby Vision content, all links in the graphics chain must be Dolby Vision compatible, from calibration to display." >Dolby Vision HDR, adaptive HDR10+, HDR10 and HDR HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) Filmmaker Mode is also available.

As a reminder, HDR10+ Adaptive technology is an improved version of the HDR10+ format for the best possible image whatever the ambient conditions, dark room or with strong light sources. And even with changing conditions, if the TV is located near a window for example. HDR10+ Adaptive mode uses data from the TV's light sensor to adapt the image to the environment.

Otherwise, we notice a DVB‑T2, DVB‑C and DVB‑S2 tuner and Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth compatibility (possibility of transmitting sound simultaneously to two compatible devices, for example two headphones).

Integrated Alexa and connectivity

Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are required and connectivity matters, in addition to the four HDMI connectors already mentioned are HDMI 2.0b, one of which has eARC management, an optical output, three USB Hosts (including one 3.0) with DVR (digital recorder) function, an Ethernet port and a CI+ port. HDCP 2.3 certification is also on the menu.

Availability announced for the month of August. Indicative prices: €1,099 for the Panasonic TX‑49JX970 and €1,299 for the Panasonic TX‑55JX970.

Reminder of the key features of the Panasonic JX970 TVs:

• 100 Hz panel

• LCD panel

• Ultra HD/4K panel

• 10-bit panel (8-bit + FRC)

• Processor: HCX Processor AI Pro

• Wide Color Gamut function

• UPnP (DLNA) media gateway function

• eARC function

• VRR function

• ALLM function (Auto Low Latency Mode)

• BMR IFC 2200 function

• 4K HFR 120 function

• HDR10 and HDR HLG compatibility

• Bluetooth compatibility

• HDR10 compatibility), Dolby Vision also offers dynamic metadata (static on HDR10) depending on the images displayed, for more accurate rendering in low and high light. Important, to enjoy Dolby Vision content, all links in the graphics chain must be Dolby Vision compatible, from calibration to display." >HDR Dolby Vision

• Wi-Fi compatibility

• Chromecast Compatibility

• HDCP 2.3 compatibility

• HDR10+ Adaptive compatibility

• ISF Certification

• Filmmaker Fashion certification

• Outputs: 1 optical output

• Inputs: 2 HDMI 2.1, 2 HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3 certified, including 1 with eARC management, 3 USB Host (including one 3.0), 1 Ethernet port and 1 CI+ port

• Multimedia My Home Screen 6.0

• Edge Local Dimming LED backlighting system), in order to gain contrast and image dynamics." >Local Dimming

• Input Lag: 11ms at 1080p/60, 3ms at 1080p/120

• DVB‑T2 tuner

• DVB‑C tuner

• DVB‑S2 tuner

• Sound Section: 2.0

• Power: 30W (2 x 15W)

• Other: rotating central foot