The widescreen PT-42PHD4-P offers a 1024 x 768 pixel XGA progressive-scan resolution and is the first 42? plasma display to reproduce 1024 shades of gray in high definition to deliver smooth color transitions in gradated areas. The optional TY-42TM4D DVI interface allows for direct digital input of RGB signals, which doubles the number of gray shades that can be reproduced to 2,048, while also minimizing distortion and sync problems common in conventional analog data transfers.