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Panasonic have announced that they will be including freesat receivers within their 2008 plasma/lcd’s due out later this year. Similar to how they’ve done with freeview, the new plasma’s will have the freesat service built in, meaning you won’t have to have a seperate box to enjoy the ‘soon to be launched’ new service.
The PZ81 model in sizes 37″, 42″ and 50″ will benefit first from this addition around august time, followed by the LZ81 32″ and 37″ later in the year.
This can only put the point across about how serious manufacturers are about the new freesat service, with Panasonic willing to work towards inclusion of this technology as early as summer this year.
March 16th, 2008 at 10:19 am
I’ll wait for one of these.
May 1st, 2008 at 10:29 pm
The Panasonic Freesat (PZ81) plasmas actually come in 42, 46 (great size) and 50 inch (launching from June) and the LCDs will be 32 and 37 inch but will follow later in october.
I’ve just seen these in action and they are truely stunning, definitely getting myself one when they come out!
May 10th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Great that at long last someone is going to look after the millions of viewers who can’t get Freeview!
May 10th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
When willHDD/DVD recorders incorporating Freesat be available
May 11th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Thank goodness a manufacturer with some sense at last
May 13th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
I hope this happens as soon as possible….
and is as good as the PBX system i got from http://www.panateldirect.com
May 19th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Yes, it’s a good idea and inevitable I suppose. Those wanting a ‘simple’ setup would find this an ideal solution. FreeView built in, then why not Freesat as well. I’m sure enthusiasts would prefer a separate unit for flexibility and the ability to look at other satellites too and their associated ‘interesting’ output. Otherwise, excellent and about time.
May 21st, 2008 at 2:45 pm
looks good but nobody confirming availability of stock for june. Spoke to several retailers this week and some do not even know about them? Hard to believe, SKY watch out.
June 3rd, 2008 at 6:08 am
just bought a new tv but would definitely buy HD DVD recorder with freesat incorporated if / when they become available.
June 16th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
hi can you tell me if i will need a satalite dish or will it work off the digital aerial for the new panasonic with freesat built in
June 27th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Yes, you need a dish. Installation is around £80 , see panel on this page —>
August 2nd, 2008 at 10:40 pm
hummax will be producing HDD recorder with Freesat by the end of 2008.
August 12th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
I have SKY and recently bought the 50″ Panasonic with built-in freesat. How can I get HD signals? I can’t even get Freeview signals at the moment. Any help?
August 19th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
hi – I just bought the 42 inch panasonic plasma with built in freesat. I simply plugged the sky cable directly into the TV and the auto setup found all the freesat channels including BBC HD which is simply stunning. the colours are great and the picture quality is amazing. I also bought the Blu-Ray player and cannot wait to watch a BR film.
The only problem I have now is persuading my kids that its ok to forgoe a few of the kiddy channels.
Does anyone know any tricks for adding additional free-to-air channels to freesat withouth a subscription?
I don’t want the absence of ‘lazytown’ to force me back to the over priced and over rated sky option.
August 21st, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Hi steve. Your question on additional channels on Freesat. Go to http://www.ukfree.tv/fulstory.php? good luck.
Jack Robinson
August 21st, 2008 at 6:26 pm
hi i just boughtthe 42 inch panasonic and can only get my freesat or my sky not both together anybody know how 2 get both without switching the cable.
cheers
October 20th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Hello,
I quite fancy the Panasonic LZ81 with the freesat installed. Once the system is up and running, will I be able to upgrade to Setanta Sports channel. If so, how do I do it.
Regards
December 11th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Hi just got panasonic 42 plasma with freesat been told we will not be able to recieve freesat without another satalte dish or have our sky dish directed to asta 2 which would recieve freesat but would knock out our sky signal has anyone had this info or could any one tell us the truth as we are so confused with the different info we are getting .
December 11th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Phil – Someone is giving you inaccurate information, both Sky and Freesat’s platform receive channel broadcasts from the same satellite, Astra2, so you won’t need another dish or change alignment if you are already receiving the Sky platform, just plug in a satellite dish cable. Name and shame who told you
December 28th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I have SKY and recently bought the 32″ Panasonic with built-in freesat. How can I get HD signals? I can receive Freeview signals ok. Please advise.
January 10th, 2009 at 5:15 pm
im new here i dont understand how 2 work my 42″ panasonic freesat do u use the sky dish? if so how? how can i use the sky dish cant i watch sky if i use there wires 2 work freesat? someone help thanks
January 13th, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Have purchased and am using Panasonic Freesat model 42″, so far very pleased, only problem i’ve come up with is that as theres no seperate freesat box the cable from dish/socket goes straight in to TV bypassing my HDD recorder, so how can I record anthing from Freesat programmes, sorry i this is an obvious answer, but appreciate input
Thanks
February 2nd, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Have just purchased Panasonic freesat TV but can’t seem to Freesat HD channels. Do I need another cable from my sky dish as the one’s that go into sky + box are diferent connections. Can anyone help please?
February 2nd, 2009 at 10:09 pm
BBC HD will be available on channel 108, ITV HD available via the red button from ITV1 when an appropriate programme is on that’s also broadcast in HD. The connectors from the satellite dish to the Sky+ box are the same as the single satellite cable port on the Panny television. Are you sure you’ve connected up for the right service?
November 10th, 2009 at 2:20 am
Hey, my dad bought me a new panasonic 42′ plasma with built in freesat for my flat a few months ago. I have a communal satellite point but the tv didnt come with a cable to connect it to the point. I have searched around online but don’t want to buy something that isn’t going to do the job. Could anybody tell me what i need to do? Sorry as i’m sure this has a very simple answer.
August 13th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Can any one tell me the weight of a plasma 50inch full HD Panasonic Viera with freesat. i what to wall mount mine and can not find the weight. Many thanks
Mike