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Panasonic has unveiled the 2023 MZ2000 series of OLED TVs. These flagships offer HDMI 2.1 ports and use the latest MLA OLED panels with a microlens system. In addition, the Panasonic TX-65MZ2000 is equipped with a full set of HDR standards, My Home Screen 8.0 operating system and technologies that gamers will appreciate.
The Panasonic MZ2000 series consists of three models with diagonals from 55 to 77 inches. In the proposed Panasonic TX-65MZ2000 OLED MLA 4K Multi-HDR review, we will try to figure out how original Panasonic’s MZ2000 series is.
Panasonic MZ2000 Review
Design
The Panasonic MZ2000 4K OLED TV uses a familiar body design. A beautiful metal thin bezel surrounds the new OLED panel. In terms of ergonomics, the Panasonic TX-65MZ2000 4K OLED TV can easily turn left/right thanks to the stand design. The connectors located on the rear panel are directed downwards and to the side.
The thickness of the case and easy access to the connectors make this TV look beautiful on the wall. For wall mounting, you will need a 300 x 300 mm VESA bracket (for a 65″ TV), which must be purchased separately.
My Home Screen 8.0
With My Home Screen 8.0, the MZ2000 once again uses Panasonic’s proprietary operating system. As a result, the diversity of applications should suffer somewhat, in contrast to, for example, Android TV, which provides greater accessibility to various applications.
Panasonic has partnered with the Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired to improve accessibility for people with visual impairments. All related settings for hearing and visually impaired users can be accessed via the quick menu. This menu allows you to make basic device settings using voice commands.
In addition, the system offers visually impaired users the function of learning the assignment of the remote control keys using acoustic feedback. With the MZ2000 series, Panasonic retains its dual function penta tuner, which is suitable for cable, satellite and analog TV reception.
In addition, one program can be watched live, while the second program can be recorded to a connected external USB hard drive. Two CI slots allow you to transcribe pay TV programs.
Microlens Array (MLA)
Panasonic MZ2000 with Master OLED Ultimate panel has a new 3rd generation OLED panel with MLA (Microlens Array). MLA OLED is a new technology that can greatly increase the brightness of OLED panels. It should be noted that Panasonic uses a matrix with microlenses only for OLED TVs with a diagonal of 55 and 65 inches. The 77 inch TV has a different panel.
The advantage of the new panel is increased maximum brightness, which can reach a peak brightness of 2100 nits. It has already been confirmed and measured that Panasonic provides stable brightness values of more than 1500 nits. The Panasonic MZ2000 series TV is equipped with the HCX Pro AI processor.
Multi HDR
The MZ2000 has almost all HDR formats available because in addition to HDR10 and HLG, Dolby Vision , Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+Adaptive and HLG photos are also available. The sensors in the Panasonic MZ2000 are used to determine the color temperature of the ambient light and to adjust the image. If you want to manage all the picture and sound settings yourself, then, of course, you can turn off this function and make all the settings manually.
True Game Mode and Calman Color
The manufacturer claims that True Game Mode can be calibrated. It also offers customization with Portrait Displays ‘ CalMAN Color calibration software. Also, there’s a good chance the TV supports HGiG because that’s what refers to true-to-original HDR playback on current consoles. As with previous models, the Panasonic MZ2000 TV provides stable viewing angles.
Game Mode
In recent years, gaming technology has developed rapidly. 3D worlds are more realistic than ever before. There are also many game universes to explore. To fully immerse themselves in this growing world of entertainment, gamers have traditionally used monitors. It was on them that you could get the most out of the latest consoles and PCs, which offer advanced rendering technologies and ultra-fast load times.
However, all this can now be achieved with the new MZ2000. With support for key HDMI 2.1 features, full 4K resolution, refresh rates up to 120Hz, ultra-low latency and input lag, VRR, and AMD Freesync Premium, the MZ2000 is the ideal solution for gamers.
The 65MZ2000 TV is also compatible with Nvidia G-Sync. When connected to a system with an Nvidia RTX graphics card, the device automatically optimizes input lag and VRR settings for tear-free and stutter-free gaming sessions. Meanwhile, Dolby Vision unlocks the most realistic visuals that every game has to offer.
Of course, creating great gameplay is more than creating the perfect image. The newly added game sound modes allow users to fully immerse themselves in the gameplay, adding new levels of intensity, tension and reality tailored to any game they play.
The RPG (role playing game) sound mode, which can be configured in the updated game control panel, is designed to make users feel like they are immersed in the virtual world of the game. The FPS (First Person Shooter) mode provides accurate audio reproduction, allowing users to hear subtle sounds such as footsteps for tactical advantage.
Streaming 4K Remaster
In addition to optimizing the image based on its surroundings, the MZ2000 also improves streaming quality for most sources. The Streaming 4K Remaster algorithm is very important for streaming content. It can range from HD and up.
This algorithm detects resolution and analyzes textures by region to provide more detailed and sharper images using adaptive advanced processing. As a result, streaming content looks clearer and more natural.
Cinematographer mode
The Panasonic MZ2000 features an advanced filmmaking mode that ensures viewers can enjoy content exactly as the director intended, whether viewing it in a purpose-built movie theater or in a spacious family living space.
The ambient color temperature detection for Filmmaker Mode has been upgraded. This ensured accurate image reproduction under all lighting conditions, such as lowering the temperature in warm lighting conditions or brightening dark tones in very bright lighting conditions.
Sound system
The MZ2000 TV has several speakers, including the one at the back. Experts have already noted that these speakers have good sound without additional settings. The Panasonic MZ2000 4K OLED TV’s front speakers also produce great sound.
Sound is provided by a built-in speaker stack that has a Dolby Atmos -ready up-and-side speaker system . On top of that, the built-in speakers provide highly localized audio that targets multiple listeners without a pronounced sweet spot. To do this, the device has different modes.
Pinpoint mode allows you to focus the sound on a specific point, and Area mode can shift the sound to a group of people in a specific area of the room. Spot mode only increases the volume at a narrow spot in the room. New switchable bass boost delivers more bass. The total output power of the sound system is 160W. This includes two 40W speakers, four 15W speakers, and a 20W subwoofer.
Connections
The HDMI 2.1 ports of the Panasonic TX-55MZ2000 and Panasonic TX-65MZ2000 TVs support full 4K resolution. Apparently, the Japanese manufacturer is now clearly aimed at gamers. He equipped his TVs with HDMI 2.1 ports with eARC , 4K at 120Hz, ALLM as well as VRR including Nvidia G-Sync.
In addition, there are two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, AV component input (YPbPr + L/R), optical audio output, antenna inputs, two CI+ 1.4 slots, RJ45 Ethernet input for line-in connection to the Internet and 3.5 mm audio output for connecting wired headphones. Wireless connections are implemented using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.’
Conclusion
MZ2000 has a Master OLED Ultimate Panel from LG. This is a 3rd generation Micro Lens Array (MLA) OLED panel. The Panasonic TX-55MZ2000 55-inch TV has the same panel. The maximum brightness of such a display should be more than 1800 nits.
The TV supports all HDR standards (HLG, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Adaptive, Dolby Vision and Dolby Vision IQ). The MZ2000 also offers full gaming support via HDMI 2.1 up to 120Hz, VRR, AMD Freesync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync. As for sound, Dolby Atmos is available in 3D.
If someone is not satisfied with the factory settings in terms of video, then Panasonic’s MZ2000 can be calibrated using the CalMAN software. To answer the question: “Is it worth buying the Panasonic TX-65MZ2000”, you must first find out the price of this product.
