Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch LCD HDTV

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Product Description

32" LCD, 1080p, Contrast ratio 15,000:1,ISP Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle, Motion Focus Technology

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Panasonic
• Model: TC-L32S1
• Dimensions: 20.20" h x 31.50" w x 3.90" l, 29.40 pounds
• Native resolution: 1920x1080
• Display size: 32

Features

• 31.5-inch LCD HDTV panel with full 1080p HD resolution
• Motion Focus Technology reduces motion blur and improves resolution
• Wide 178-degree viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed off-angle
• SD card slot and Viera Image Viewer make photo sharing easy
• Four HD inputs: three HDMI, one component

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description Panasonic's new VIERA S1 Series LCDs HDTVs feature impressive improvements in picture quality, and are just right for gaming and enjoying your favorite hi-def TV shows.

Ideal for gaming and enjoying your favorite high-definition TV shows Click to enlarge

With VIERA Tools, just press a button and access photos or movies from the menu screen

In Game mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games

Remote included, with VIERA Link capability

Motion Focus Technology Even fast-moving scenes are displayed sharply and clearly. With a 60Hz video signal input, 120Hz Motion Picture Pro 3 makes 120 frames/sec from 60 frames/sec. This increases the frame count to allow natural frame-to-frame transitions, for smooth motion images with high resolution. VIERA also uses motion focus technology that greatly enhances resolution. Wide Viewing Angle The wide 178 viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. The backlight's wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response. VIERA Image Viewer It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen. You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects. It's much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920 x 1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio. Fine Black Panel Panel reflections have been reduced to half those of conventional panels, to sharpen images and reduce glare. This also helps to unify the panel design with that of the VIERA lineup. VIERA Link VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable. VIERA Tools With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen appear. Now you can just select the one you want. This kind of easy operation means you have more fun and less hassle. Game Mode In Game mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What's more VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works anti-image retention (wobbling) too. Connections

• SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible): 1 (JPEG playback)
• HDMI Input: 3 (1 side)
• Analog Audio Input (for HDMI): Yes
• Composite Video Input: 2 (1 side)
• S-Video Input: 1 (side)
• Audio Input (for Video): 2 (1 side)
• PC Input: 1
• Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR): 1
• Audio Input (for Component Video): 1
• Digital Audio Output: 1 (5.1 ch)
• Headphone Jack: 1

What's in the Box Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Remote Control and Batteries, Cleaning Cloth, Pedestal, Operating Instructions, Quick Start Gude, Product Registration Card, Customer Care Plan Card

Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Customer Reviews

Excellent set for the money, but minor flaws. I purchased this set to get rid of a heavy tube HD set, but couldn't afford a higher priced LED set. For the money, this set is an excellent value. I have DirecTv for tv with an HDMI input, and a regular DVD player with an HDMI "upconvert" feature. The picture is wonderful on both inputs. You can adjust the picture as you wish with the remote control menu. Now for the minor flaws. 1) The volume is hard to adjust, but can be done with the on-screen menu. In other words, with the factory default settings, the normal volume is very low. Look for an AI adjustment in the menu. 2) The remote control is not easy to use. The sleep timer only gives you three choices: 30, 60, and 90 minutes. I prefer my old set that went in 10 minute increments up to 2 hours, but again, a minor issue. I normally use my DirecTv remote control to turn it on and off and adjust the sound. 3) It claims to have a feature that helps with motion scenes, but I notice some fast motion scenes are choppy, a problem that plauged earlier LCD sets. It only has 60hz refresh rate. Not a big deal for me. Those are minor complaints and overall I'm very satisfied with the set. Excellent TV Bottom line, this TV is currently ranked the 3rd best 32inch TV according to consumer reports, only behind the much more costly Samsungs, but ahead of the more costly Sonys. Tier one brand, great price, buy with confidence. My TV situation: stood in the corner of formal living room, designed not to dominate room, used a few hours a day. My TV viewing: general TV, casual films (no gaming or surround sound serious cinema). My TV source: digital antenna/OTA/ATSC (no cable or sat) via Tivo HD, plus Netflix and Amazon video on demand. I was shopping to replace my old 27inch CRT TV and a 32inch LCD is a perfect size for that. There is a bewildering choice out there. In a big box store I honestly could not tell the difference between the many manufacturers. Reading user reviews on line was ultimately a waste of time as someone always has a complaint or some unique need or set up. I made my choice for this TV because of 1) the excellent professional reviews by consumer reports 2) brand quality reputation, 3) great amazon price, 4) clean case design 5) good number of inputs. The picture by the way is excellent without modifications, bright, clear, viewing angle is not an issue. Considerations: I technically probably didn't need a 1080p TV, 720p would have been fine as most TV signals are that, and I would not see the benefit at my viewing distance at 10+ ft, but this TV gives me flexibility to use with higher quality sources like HD downloads, gaming consoles or as a PC monitor in future. This 1080p model was also not much more expensive than a 720p model. I wasn't sold on on the added cost for 120Hz for my needs: 120Hz does not seem to matter for TV signals, only 24fps movies, and if you're into serious cinema you're probably not looking at 32inch :-) Sound on this TV, like most 32inch TVs, is from 2x10w speakers, and is absolutely fine for a living room and casual viewing, I have not had to go above 50/100 on the volume level. Great picture, disappointing sound I got this tv at an amazing price - about $630 but actually ended up returning it... The picture was beautiful but I was disappointed in the sound. Like the other reviewer, I had to turn the volume all the way to the top to catch conversations. This may not be an issue if you have speakers - I didn't. I ended up spending quite a bit more and getting an LG. The picture is just as good, and the sound is a bit better. I don't have HD right now, so this review is based on my Comcast cable.