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TH-48LZ980Z 48 inch, OLED, 4K HDR Smart TV

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OLED TV TH-48LZ980Z

Discover superior OLED pictures for a true cinematic experience

LZ980 Series 4K OLED TV brings content to life. Enjoy accurate detail, brilliant colours and deep blacks, thanks to the OLED panel. Hear it all with Dolby Atmos® surround sound. Connect with HDMI 2.1 for a thrilling gaming experience.
*Design, functions and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Features

See it all. Feel it all.

Right here. Right now. Ordinary becomes cinematic. It’s more than simply watching a show. It’s about being enchanted. Created by pro filmmakers, only our 4K OLED TV brings you a stunning picture that literally takes your breath away. With 3D surround sound to excite all the senses, it’s as if you’re right there in the movie scene. All of our technologies are made to move and inspire—turning the everyday into the cinematic.

For true deep blacks

OLED & HCX Pro AI Processor - 4K OLED TVs have individually illuminated cells, to create natural colour and high contrast – where black, really is black. In parallel, our HCX Pro AI Processor instantly analyses the picture; finesses colour accuracy, contrast and clarity for step-up picture performance.

For true deep blacks

Feel the drama unfold with cinematic sound

Dolby Atmos®

Dolby Atmos® - found in the newest cinemas, and on our premium TVs expresses sound with astonishing clarity, richness and depth. Sound effects are precisely placed in virtual space and time to envelope you in the atmosphere.

Dolby Atmos®

Cinema Surround Pro

Cinema Surround Pro - accompanies the great picture to take you from sofa to the heart of the movie. Integrated speakers and audio processing deliver immersive sound - elevating entertainment to new levels.

Cinema Surround Pro

The intelligent way to great picture and sound

Auto AI

Auto AI - Using AI, our premium TVs analyse the incoming signal and instantly adjust the picture characteristics. Auto AI knows the settings for sport, filmic scenes and more – adjusting the picture quality to suit whatever you’re watching. Just sit back and enjoy the performance.

Auto AI

Intelligent sensing

Advanced intelligent sensing - Detecting the ambient room light colour temperature in addition to the room light brightness, adjusts the picture to deliver a more natural experience when, for example, watching under warm-coloured lights at night time.

Intelligent sensing

Optimal brightness and colour - in all conditions

Multi HDR Format - By supporting all HDR (High Dynamic Range) formats our premium TVs assure best possible performance - regardless of picture source. Brightness and colour are optimised scene-by-scene; whether the source is Dolby Vision, HLG, HDR10 or the new HDR10+ Adaptive format.

Optimal brightness and colour - in all conditions

Picture perfection in all lighting conditions

Picture perfection for every lighting condition

Dolby Vision® IQ - Intelligently optimises your TV for a perfect picture in your room at every moment. Whether your living room is completely dark or brightly lit, Dolby Vision IQ dynamically adjusts to the changing light in the room and delivers the best viewing experience possible.

Picture perfection for every lighting condition

Home cinema as the director intended, in any light

Filmmaker mode with intelligent sensing - Electronics brands and leading movie directors created Filmmaker Mode. A single button sets the film’s colour-palette, contrast, aspect ratio and frame rate as the director envisaged. The picture automatically adjusts even if light levels change.

Home cinema as the director intended, in any light

Precisely calibrated Netflix series even in a dark or bright environment

Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode – Get the best picture from Netflix, see their high quality 4K shows in your home as the director intended. With intelligent sensing, it adjusts images according to the ambient brightness, so you can enjoy in any lighting environment.

Precisely calibrated Netflix series even in a dark or bright environment

Cast your favourite Netflix series

Did you know that you can easily cast Netflix shows from your smartphone to your Panasonic TV? Just connect both devices to WiFi, tap on the Cast icon, and ready to go. Why don’t you give it a try with ‘Stranger Things’?
*Netflix streaming membership required.
Cast your favourite Netflix series

Your TV, customised to complement your lifestyle

Intuitive Smart TV

My Home Screen 7.0 - Heightens accessibility and ease of use for our Smart TV. Users can access and customise popular settings with a single button press. Pin favourites, like video streaming apps, to your Home Screen to see only what you use.

Intuitive Smart TV

Your life in harmony with your television

my Scenery - Our new premium TVs can elevate your mood even when not actively watching. With my Scenery you can choose a selection of restful image and videos, or set your own, to reflect your mood or time of day. Perfect for mindfulness sessions or preparing for bed.

Your life in harmony with your television

Voice Assistants

Control your TV with your voice

Turn on your Panasonic TV, adjust the volume, and more using just your voice with a Google Assistant-enabled device such as a smart speaker, mobile phone or tablet. Just say, “Ok Google” to get started.
Google and Google Nest Audio are trademarks of Google LLC. Nest Audio requires a Wi-Fi network, a nearby electrical socket, a Google Account, and a compatible mobile device. Minimum OS requirements are available at g.co/home/req.
Control your TV with your voice

Intuitive voice control enables seamless control experience

Alexa built-in is supported on selected models of 2022 TVs. Ask for the weather forecast, enjoy shopping at Amazon, play music and conduct intuitive operation of smart home devices by simply talking into the TV remote.
*Amazon, Alexa is not available in certain languages and countries. Requires internet connection. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Intuitive voice control enables seamless control experience

Big Screen 4K OLED Gaming Action

Gaming with stunning speed, resolution and motion

Game Mode Extreme - Game Mode Extreme means our new 4K OLED TV is ready for action. While support HDMI 2.1 with High Frame Rates (HFR),Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and AMD FreeSync Premium for new levels of realism, demanded by the latest gaming devices.

Gaming with stunning speed, resolution and motion

Easy and fast access to the game settings

Game Control Board - Enjoy easier and more intuitive game settings when connecting gaming devices into the TV via HDMI. Our new Game Control Board displays detailed game related information and you can easily check the setting statu. To make your gaming experience even smoother, this can be accessed by 1 action if assigned to the My APP button.

Easy and fast access to the game settings

Freeview Streaming App

Freeview Streaming App
Stream the best channels on your TV, all for free!
Enjoy Freeview without an aerial or a satellite dish, with the Freeview Streaming TV app. TVNZ 1, 2 Duke, Three, Rush and many more all available in the Freeview Streaming TV app.

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Specs

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Size and Weight

Height
676mm
Width
1069mm
Depth
250mm
Weight
20.0kg

Dimension with recommended pedestal style.

  • The Choice of FilmmakersThe Choice of Filmmakers
  • OLEDOLED
  • HCX Pro AI ProcessorHCX Pro AI Processor
  • Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos

For true deep black - OLED

Class-leading colour, contrast, clarity and Auto AI mode - HCX Pro AI Processor

Immersive sound quality for cinema - Cinema Surround Pro with Dolby Atmos®

Stunning speed, resolution and motion - Game Mode Extreme

More viewing choice - Smart TV (my Home Screen 7.0)

Picture

  • Panel Technology

    • 4K OLED
  • Resolution (W x H)

    • 4K Ultra HD/3,840 x 2,160
  • Motion Technology

    • Smooth Motion Drive Pro
  • Multi HDR Support*²

    • HDR10+ Adaptive/HDR10/HLG/DolbyVision IQ/HLG Photo*¹⁵
  • Dimming/Contrast

    • OLED/Ultimate Contrast
  • Colour Space

    • Wide Colour Spectrum
  • Dolby Vision IQ

    • Y
  • HDR10+ Adaptive

    • Y
  • Filmmaker Mode

    • Y (with intelligent sensing)
  • Processor/Engine

    • HCX Pro AI Processor
  • HEXA Chroma Drive

    • Hexa Chroma Drive PRO
  • Auto AI for Picture

    • Y
  • Picture Mode

    • Auto AI/Dynamic/Normal/Cinema/True Cinema/FILMMAKER/Custom/Professional Photo/Professional1 (isfccc)/Professional2 (isfccc)/Sport/Game/DolbyVision (Vivid/IQ/Dark)/Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode
  • isf Mode

    • Y
  • Calman READY

    • Y (Internal Pattern Generator)

Sound

  • Dolby Atmos

    • Y
  • Surround

    • Cinema Surround Pro
  • Speaker Output

    • 30 W (15 W x 2)
  • Auto AI for Sound

  • Sound Mode

    • Standard/Music/Speech/Stadium/User

Smart Features*¹

  • Smart TV

    • my Home Screen7.0
  • my Scenery

    • Y
  • Google Assistant*³ Built-in / Far-Field Voice

    • — / —
  • Works with Google Assistant

    • Y
  • Alexa Built-in*⁴

    • Y
  • Works with Alexa*⁴

    • Y
  • Panasonic TV Remote 3 App (swipe & share)

    • Y
  • Home Network*⁵

    • Y (Server / Client)
  • Web Browser*⁶

    • Y
  • Easy Mirroring OR Chromecast

    • Easy Mirroring From Android OS Devices (iOS Not Supported, No Chromecast)
  • Media Player

    • Y (2.0)*¹⁶
  • Support Format

    • AVI/HEVC/MKV/WMV/MP4/M4v/FLV/3GPP/VRO/VOB/TS/PS/AV1, MP3/AAC/WMA Pro/FLAC/Apple Lossless/WAV, JPEG/HLG Photo
  • Hotel Mode

    • Y 

Gaming

  • Game Mode

    • Y (Game Mode Extreme with Game Control Board)
  • HDMI 2.1 VRR Support

    • Y
  • HDMI 2.1 HFR - 120Hz Support

    • Y
  • AMD Freesync Premium*⁷

    • Y

Connectivity

  • Wireless LAN Built-in*⁸

    • Y (11ac)
  • Bluetooth*⁹

    • Y
      HID / HOGP (Keyboard/Mouse)
      A2DP (Stereo Audio: In Single / Out Dual)
  • Bluetooth Audio Link*¹⁰

    • Y
  • DDR/Flash Memory

Terminal

  • HDMI Inputs*¹¹

    • 4 (side: 1, bottom: 3)
  • HDCP

    • Y (HDCP2.3)
  • HDMI Support Feature

    • HDMI2.1 Support Feature
      eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) (Input 2 )
      ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode ) (All inputs)
      VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) (input 1 & 2)
      4K HFR (High Frame Rate ) (input 1 & 2)
      AMD Freesync Premium (input 1 & 2)
  • HDMI Signal Power Link

    • Y
  • USB

    • 3 (2 side, 1 bottom; USB 3.0 x 1, USB 2.0 x 2)
  • Ethernet

    • 1
  • CI (Common Interface)

  • Analogue (Composite) Video Input

    • M3 x 1 (bottom)
  • Component Video Input shared with Composite

  • Digital Audio Output (Optical)

    • 1 (bottom)
  • Digital Audio Output (Coax)

  • Analogue Audio Output

  • PC input (VGA) + PC Audio In

  • Headphone Output

    • 1 (side; switchable to Subwoofer)

Broadcasting

  • Digital Tuner

    • DVB-T/T2/DVB-S
  • Analogue Tuner

    • 4-System (PAL/NTSC/M-NTSC/PAL-60)
  • Data Broadcasting

    • Hbb TV (Freeview PLUS)
  • Teletext Reception

    • 2000P
  • USB-HDD Recording*¹²

    • Y
  • Multi Window

    • PAT
  • HDAVI Control

    • Y
  • Voice Guidance

    • Y
  • EPG

    • SI, 7 days
  • On Screen Display Menu Languages

    • English / Chinese (Simplified)
  • Twin Tuner

Design

Energy Data

  • Visible Screen Size (diagonal)

    • 121 cm / 48 inches
  • Standby Power Consumption

    • 0.5 W
  • Power Supply

    • AC 220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
  • Rated Power Consumption

    • 1.24 A
  • Ambient Sensor (CATS)

    • Y

General

  • Included Accessory*¹³

    • TV Remote
  • Dimensions (W x H x D) (w/o stand)

    • 1,069 x 622 x 67 mm
  • Dimensions (W x H x D) (with stand)*¹⁴

    • 1,069 x 676 x 250 mm
  • Weight (w/o stand)

    • 16 kg
  • Weight (with stand)

    • 20 kg
  • Dimension Pedestal (W x D)

    • 514 x 250 mm
  • VESA Compatible

    • Y
  • VESA Dimension (W x H)

    • 300 x 300 mm
  • Carton Box Dimension (W x H x D)

    • 1,413 x 760 x 225 mm
  • Carton Box Weight

    • 25 kg

Note

  • *1 Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification. Internet connection is required with smart functions.
    *2 All models: Supporting HDR does not increase the peak brightness capabilities of the TV panel.
    Full HD & HD models: The ability to send a non 4K HDR signal via HDMI depends fully on the playback device. The majority of 4K Blu-ray discs require HDCP2.2 on TV to play back HDR. Please check the HDCP version of HDMI inputs. Not all HDR contents are guaranteed to be enjoyed on the TV.
    *3 Google, Android TV and Chromecast built-in a trademarks of Google LLC
    Google Assistant is not available in certain languages and countries
    Requires internet connection. Subscriptions for services may be required.
    *4 Amazon, Alexa is not available in certain languages and countries. Requires internet connection. Subscriptions for services may be required.
    *5 File formats that are not supported by your Network Contents server (DLNA compatible server, etc.) cannot be played.
    *6 The Web Browser cannot display some web pages correctly. And viewable contents by the Web Browser are subject to the following conditions;
    - viewable contents may vary depend on models,
    - viewable contents may differ from those for PC,
    - viewable contents may be limited.
    *7 ©2020 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. AMD and FreeSync and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
    *8 In case the password of the registered device or user is known by a third party, there is a risk of unauthorized entries. Keep your password safe. Panasonic will make no warranty for the unauthorised entries.
    To prevent a risk of interception, unauthorised entries and hacking, set up the proper security settings (encryption setting).
    *9 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.
    *10 When a Bluetooth device is connected to the TV, it is possible that the Bluetooth audio output may not be synchronized (i.e. be delayed) with relation to the images on the screen. This is not a defect of the TV or the device. The delay time will differ depending on the device.
    *11 The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
    *12 This feature requires a USB hard drive or flash drive with a capacity of at least 160 GB.
    *13 Not all the accessories are listed here.
    *14 Dimension with recommended pedestal style.
    *15 Supporting HSP standardized by CTA-2072 (HDR Still Photo Interface)
    *16 To playback HDR, a HDR source is required (H.264 or H.265(ST2084 or HLG format)).

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