Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review
This is my first LCD TV, and I'm very satisfied. I did a lot of research even though I wasn't looking for a top line TV, and all in all I don't think I could've done better. Initially I used the RCA cables provided by my cable company to hook it up, and the results were good as far as picture quality, but the color needed quite a bit of tweaking, and I couldn't get it just right. When I got an HDMI cable for from Amazon, the results were dramatic. I put the color controls back to about where they came from the factory and now colors are vivid and accurate. This Panasonic is perfect for the amount of space I have for it. I have read much about poor sound quality from TVs this size, but I have no complaints. Utilizing the volume controls on the cable box OR TV to set a baseline, using the one remaining remote control (whichever you choose) results in a very satisfactory range of available volume. It's not home theater quality, and I will still plan on eventually getting a sound bar for movie viewing, but it can be quiet enough for normal viewing, and also be made quite loud to make up for occasional background noise made by appliances. I am very pleased with this choice.
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Feature
- 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
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Overview
32" LCD, 1080p, Contrast ratio 15,000:1,ISP Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle, Motion Focus Technology
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Specifications
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
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 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
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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Mar 15, 2010 05:20:19
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