Panasonic TX-40ES503BSAT LED Full HD 1080p Smart TV, 40" With Freeview Play, Freesat HD & Adaptive Backlight Dimming, Black

EDITOR'S NOTES: TV TECH EXPLAINED "

Full HD, 1080p |offers 1080 lines of horizontal resolution which displays sharper and more defined picture details than HD Ready

LED | LED-backlit TVs feature hundreds of small LEDs (light emitting diodes) to create a thin, light weight and energy efficient TV. This is perhaps the most common screen type on the market

Refresh rate | the higher the rate, the smoother the picture. A quick response time is also required to justify this feature.

Smart TV | streams online content through your home network to bring you access to digital content such as On Demand, and streaming services from the internet such as apps

Freeview Play | A supplement to Freeview HD that enables catch-up on BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4 & Demand 5.

Wi-Fi | allows TVs, smartphones, computers and other devices to connect to the internet and communicate wirelessly

DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) | comprises consumer electronics manufacturers who have created an industry-wide standard to enable devices to share media, such as videos and photos, over a home network

Wireless connection | established via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC or DLNA

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Panasonic's feature-packed 40ES503 is the perfect TV for the living area or any other room in the house. Crystal clear Full HD resolution, Adaptive Backlight Dimming to deepen picture contrast, and the suite of smart functions will keep you entertained for hours. With the brand's My Home Screen platform you can download a huge range of apps to customise your interaction. So whether you're enjoying broadcast, catch-up or online services, the ES503 is the complete home entertainment hub.

Fabulous Full HD
The ES503 displays a picture that is crisp, clear and beautifully detailed. Displayed in a 1080p, Full HD picture resolution, it creates an immersive and enjoyable TV experience which will be enjoyed by all the family.

Adaptive Backlight Dimming
The screen delivers both deep blacks in dark scenes and plenty of punch in bright scenes. This is all down to the Adaptive Backlight Dimming that constantly analyses incoming pictures so that they can adjust their light output to produce the optimum picture quality.

Freeview Play
This Panasonic TV features Freeview Play. Combining catch-up TV, on-demand services and live television, watching what you want, when you want, is now easier than ever. It’s free from subscription and is compatible with existing broadband services too. Services such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4 and Demand 5 are also available without having to open specific applications. This gives effortless scroll back so you never miss a second of your favourite shows.

Intuitive Smart Platform
Powered by Firefox OS, ‘my Home Screen 2.0’ provides quick and intuitive access to the content you want. With regular updates, it will ensure that you stay on track with all the latest technology developments and content. Use a variety of apps from the ES503’s customisable home screen. Cloud services let you easily use fully-fledged, large-data games and a wealth of content services, so you can quickly switch over from watching TV to playing games, and it's compatible with Netflix, Amazon Video and Youtube.*

USB Recording & Playback
Once you plug in a USB to this TV, you can record live TV straight on to it. This way, you can load up shows or movies that you missed and take them anywhere. Furthermore, you can playback personal music, photos or videos on the big screen – just plug in and enjoy.

Premium Metal Stand
Completed by an elegant stand crafted from premium metal, this TV is designed to fit seamlessly into the modern home.

Perfect partners
With TVs getting slimmer and built-in speakers getting smaller, choosing the right sound system is more important than ever. Soundbars enhance your TV’s sound quality and add that extra audio punch to all your movies, games and TV programmes. More affordable and easier to set up than a full size speaker system, they don’t compromise on quality either.
Take a look at our full range of soundbars.

Don't forget...
If you want to connect your TV to a blu-ray player, games console, soundbar or soundbase then you'll need a HDMI cable.
View our collection of cables & connections

And if you’re looking to elevate your viewing experience with cable management, then why not take a look at our wall mounts and TV stands.

*Some services may require subscription (sold separately)

Please note: A Smart TV is a platform that can run 3rd party Apps. 3rd party content providers may remove Apps from the Smart TV platform or stop supporting them at any time and John Lewis cannot guarantee an App’s availability. When new Smart TV products are launched, there may also be a delay before certain Apps become available. Availability of Apps are not included within the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty or the John Lewis 5 Year Guarantee (2 Year for Audio Visual products).

Delivery information:If you buy a sound bar or DVD/Blu-ray player along with this TV, please note that they'll be delivered separately.