Panasonic Corporation, the global leader in High Definition television and a true pioneer in the area of 3D, will be unveiling two new additions to its range of VIERA VT20 series televisions at IFA in Berlin. The new 42” (42VT20) and 46” (46VT20) models come with a variety of innovative features that are certain to guarantee years of unmatched 3D television enjoyment. In addition to the two new members of the VIERA family, Panasonic will also be launching yet another new 3D series, the TX-P42GT20 Plasma, at IFA.

This year’s exhibition promises to be quite exciting for television enthusiasts because Panasonic will be presenting its complete range of Plasma and LCD models at the most important event for the consumer electronics industry in Europe. The 2010 VIERA NeoPDP Plasma models draw on its most recent advanced NeoPDP technology and boast higher efficiency, better image quality and lower power consumption in comparison to previous NeoPDP models. This is achieved by a new panel generation that relies on a new filter, new discharge gas, improved phosphor, and redesigned cell structure. Hence, NeoPDP technology delivers astonishing picture quality for both, 2D and 3D viewing entertainment.

The new 42” and 46” VT20 VIERA models that Panasonic will be showing at IFA include many exciting features. Panasonic’s High-Speed 3D Drive technology, as well as 600Hz Sub-field Drive technology, produce crisp and immersive 3D images (two 3D eyewear units are included). A unique feature called 24p Smooth Film for 3D actually eliminates typical cinema judder by increasing the number of the original 24 frames. This, in turn, displays motion much more smoothly. The VT20 models also promise to deliver the highest picture quality for 2D content. High Contrast Filter Pro delivers improved contrast in brighter environments and reduces light reflections, while THX® Certified Display certification ensures that every Panasonic NeoPDP TV displays movies with exactly the quality and color palette that the director has intended. In case you feel like watching common 2D programmes in 3D, Panasonic has developed a 2D-3D Conversion function. A special processor inside the television converts 2D content into 3D images.

The attractive new 42” TX-P42GT20, on the other hand, also brings 3D television enjoyment to new heights by offering many of the same key features, including 24p Smooth Film for 3D, 2D-3D Conversion, 600Hz, THX and a High Contrast Filter. Unlike the other models in the VIERA VT20 series, the TX-P42GT20E does not come with 3D eyewear.