#!Cheap Panasonic VIERA TC-L32U3 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Rating :
Product Details
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Product Dimensions:
30.7 x 8.2 x 20.9 inches ; 22.1 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 28.7 pounds
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- Product Code: B004M8SC92
- Item model number: TC-L32U3
- Average Customer Review:4.3 out of 5 stars style="margin-left:-3px">See all reviews (89 customer reviews)
- It has IPS Alpha Panel
- It has VIERA Image Viewer.
- It has black panel
- It has Game Mode.
- Integerated ATSC Tuner
- Series: U3
- Screen type: LCD
- Screen size: 31.5 inches
- Native resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Contrast ratio: 20,000:1
- Filter: Fine Black Panel
- HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p
- EDTV display capability: 480p
- Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power, Surround Sound Capable
- Image viewer: JPEG playback
- Aspect control:480i/p: Full, Just, 4:3, Zoo1080i/p: Full, H-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom
- Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK3L2RW
- Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French
- Energy Star qualified: Yes
- HDMI: 3 (1 side)
- Component (Y, PB, PR): RCA x 1 (common with Composite)
- Composite A/V: 2 (1 side); each with audio input
- PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1
- Digital audio output: 1 (5.1 ch)
- TV with stand: 20.9" X 30.7" X 8.2" (H x W x D); 22.1 pounds
- TV without stand: 22.1" X 19.9" X 3.4" (H x W x D); 19.9 pounds
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Product Features
Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
(March 2011)
Advanced 1080p technology for TV lovers. VIERA U3 Series LCD HDTVs provide a hi-definition 1080p display for your favorite digital photos, movies, video games and TV shows.
VIERA Image Viewer
Equipped with an SD card slot, VIERA makes it easy to view full-HD photos and motion images that you shot yourself. Simply insert the SD memory card into the slot, and you're ready to view your photos and full-HD videos on the big screen. You can make your slide shows even more impressive by adding background music and attractive frames. With VIERA's big screen and superb image quality, family and friends will love sharing your memories.
Game Mode
Games are much more fun when there's no lag in operation. VIERA automatically chooses settings that provide the optimal image, so you get super-fast response and no delays. Even dark scenes with delicately rendered details are beautiful and easy to see.
Fine Black Panel
Delivers a 178° wide viewing angle for bright and clear images from virtually anywhere in the room.
One Remote Controls Them AllVIERA Link interlinks the operation of a variety of AV devices, so you can operate them all using only the VIERA remote control. Setup is easy simply connect the compatible devices to each other via HDMI cables
Key Specifications
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Panasonic 2011 LCD HDTV Comparison
| Series: | DT30 | D30 | E30 | E3 | U30 | U3 | X30 | C3 | C30 |
| Models: | 32", 37" | 42" | 42" | 32", 37", 42" | 42" | 32", 37" | 32" | 32" | 19" |
| Panel Type | IPS Alpha LED LCD | IPS Alpha LED LCD | IPS Alpha LED LCD | IPS Alpha LED LCD | IPS LCD | IPS Alpha LCD | IPS LCD | LCD | IPS Alpha LED LCD |
| HD 720p | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |||
| Full HD 1080p | -- | -- | -- | ||||||
| 3D Ready | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Filter | Clear Panel | Clear Panel | Clear Panel | Fine Black Panel | Fine Black Panel | Fine Black Panel | Fine Black Panel | Fine Black Panel | Fine Black Panel |
| Moving Picture Resolution | 1080 Lines | 900 Lines | 900 Lines | 300 Lines | 900 Lines | 300 Lines | 300 Lines | 300 Lines | 300 Lines |
| VIERA Connect | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Easy IPTV | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |||
| DLNA | -- | -- | -- | -- | |||||
| Wireless LAN | Ready | Ready | Ready | Ready | -- | -- | Ready | -- | -- |
| Ethernet | -- | -- | -- | -- | |||||
| HDMI | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Component (Y/Pb/Pr) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Composite A/V | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Digital Audio Output | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical |
| PC (DSub) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 2.0 Port | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | -- | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
| JPEG Playback | |||||||||
| MP3 Playback | -- | -- | -- | -- | MPEG Video Playback | -- | -- | -- | -- |
What's in the Box
Panasonic U3 series LCD HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructionsCustomer Reviews
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Wanted, if possible, to get a display device to be both a HD television and a great monitor. This would satisfy the want to have both in a small study. I am an avid photographer using very high resolutions with high end Nikon cameras. Also do HD video (1080p & AVCHD) as well. Needed to get a display to handle editing for both. Definitely wanted a monitor with an IPS panel to assist with very good color, better viewing angles, etc. Looked at the LG's (hit or miss IPS panel in some of the 32"), Samsung's (not an ISP panel), etc., as well. Went to several local AV stores in the local area and was able to see many of the models I was interested in. Hands down this Panasonic was the standout of the 32 inchers! Made the purchase several days later and connected everything up yesterday. All connections were as simple as could be. On HDMI1, I connected the Comcast HD cable box. Excellent picture right at the start (after going into the picture menu and turning the C.A.T.S to the "OFF" position). Color, sharpness, brightness, contrast, etc., were fantastic. At this time, have no reason to adjust this input. Now, for the computer part. Powered down all devices, then connected my HP HPE 390t with the 1.8GB nVidia Geforce GTX 260 video card with an HDMI out to the HDMI2 input on the Panasonic. Powered both TV and HP computer back up. WOW...as the computer began to load, the color, fidelity, etc of the windows blue intro screen was fantastic as was the HDTV portion when I first turned on the cable. After logging in, my screen background photo (photo of wife and I in front of a glacier and mountain in Alaska) just blew me away. No other monitor I have had (and its been several) since 2008 (date of our trip and photo), was able to display it so well. NOW comes the important part. This TC-L32U3 DOES handel the PC very, very well, but a few minor adjustments needed to be made: 1)the computer displayed the background larger than the TV screen size. NO problem. Went into Windows 7 control panel and made sure the video card was set at 1920 X 1080, the refresh rate at 60Hz, and color depth at 32 bit. ALL was good there. Next went into the TV's menu and did the following: using the TV's remote, I entered the picture mode; scrooled down to "Aspect adjustments" and hit enter; left the "Screen format" at "Full", but adjusted the "HD size" to "Size 2". Pure Magic!!! The PC now displayed the correct resolution beautifully!!! NO issues. 2.)At the advice of another reviewer, I did knock down the sharpness alittle, but not sure I needed to it, because I saw NO issue with being able to read the text, being already sharp and clear. Just keep in mind that this is not a high end monitor only, but on this 32", it is very good. 3.)I also adjusted TV's "Black level" to "Dark" (just my preference). I now use these minor changes on both HDMI1 and HDMI2 inputs. I also kept the pictue in "Standard" mode, which I have hardly ever done on many past TVs. Always had to adjust them to get more vibrant color, etc. Not with this set. The "Standard" was exceptional right out of the box (again, you have to turn the C.A.T.S to off, so your room lighting is not the changing the brightness on you). Have NO intention of calibrating at this time (I do have a calibrater stored some where). On page 38 of the owners/operation manual, Panasonic puts in the disclaimer, "use with a PC is not assumed". That is probably true in some respects. You apparently have to have compatible equipment. If you try this display, you will not be disappointed. But the PC's video card must be compatible. Excellent display on both my HD cable and PC inputs.

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