Monday, December 12, 2011

Panasonic VIERA TC-L32C3 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV


Manufacturer : Panasonic
Model : TC-L32C3
ASIN : B004M8SBCK
Price : 369.95$
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Product Description

Panasonic Viera TC-L32C3 32" LCD TV TC-L32C3 LCD Flat Panel TVs

Amazon.com Product Description

(March 2011)

TC-L32C3
VIERA Image Viewer

Equipped with an SD card slot, VIERA makes it easy to view full-HD photos that you shot yourself. Simply insert the SD memory card into the slot, and you're ready to view your photos 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.



IPS
Viera Link


Fine Black Panel

Delivers a 178° wide viewing angle for bright and clear images from virtually anywhere in the room.

One Remote Controls Them All

VIERA 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

  • Series: C3
  • Screen type: IPS Alpha LCD
  • Screen size: 31.5 inches
  • Native resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels
  • 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, Zoom 1080i/p: Full, H-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom
  • Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK3L2RW
  • Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French
  • Energy Star qualified: Yes

Connections

  • HDMI: 2
  • Component (Y, PB, PR): RCA x 1 (common with Composite)
  • Composite Video Input: RCA x 1 (common with Component)
  • PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1
  • Digital audio output: 1 (5.1 ch)

Dimensions

  • TV with stand: 20.9" X 30.7" X 8.2" (H x W x D); 22.1 pounds
  • TV without stand: 19.6" X 30.7" X 3.4" (H x W x D); 19.9 pounds
  • What size TV should you get?

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
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Full HD 1080p
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3D Ready
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--
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--
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--
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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
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Easy IPTV
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DLNA
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--
--
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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
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1
--
--
JPEG Playback
MP3 Playback
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MPEG Video Playback
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What's in the Box

Panasonic C3 series LCD HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions


Most Helpful Customer Reviews

86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:
Awesome for the price
This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-L32C3 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)
I wanted a 2nd TV for our less often used family space in our lower level. My only requirements were that it be reasonably priced, at least 32", and interface with my older DVD player with component connections, and my older VCR with composite connections (yes, my kids still watch the occasional VHS movie). Frankly I didn't care if it was internet connectable for Netflix, or had a specific refresh rate. After viewing a bunch of TVs and brands side by side at my local "Good Purchase" store, including generic knock-off brands, it was clear this model of Panasonic simply had the best picture for the price. The contrast, colors, and view-ability of the IPS panel really stood out against other TVs in this price range. After checking Amazon, Amazon had the lowest price anywhere. The box came with a hole in the side, but I guess that is not necessarily the fault of Amazon. Still the TV is not double-boxed when shipped, so fortunately whatever made the hole did not get through far enough to damage the TV. The TV was easy to affix to the stand (8 screws total) and the setup of the channels is VERY easy. The TV displays instructions for each step of the way so you always know what is going to happen or what to do if you want to exit a menu area. Of course at 32" it does seem a bit smallish compared to my awesome Sharp 46" TV in our main family room, but it will suffice for the amount it will get used. Of course it would be nice to have double the connections on the back, so I guess realistically I would give it 4.5 stars out of 5, but it does come with 2 HDMI, 1 Component, and 1 Composite. For the price of this TV it is what I would expect. I would rather have fewer connections and a quality picture than a sub-par picture with twice the connections. This would also make an excellent TV for a bedroom and for that you would likely not need that many connections anyway. Panasonic has a sleeper with this gem with its quality picture, IPS panel and at a very competitive price $three-twenty-nine with free shipping!


48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
Very nice budget HDTV
This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-L32C3 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)
Just received mine today. Was quite easy to set up once I figured out the stand slides into a panel at the bottom of the TV. I own a Panasonic 42" and set this one to the same settings since there are no real calibrations posted online yet since it's a newer model. It looks very good and comparable to the 42". Black/night scenes seem a little soft but it's nothing to really complain about.

Pros:
Price ($343 1 day shipping)
Sound Quality - I was replacing a 2007 Sony LCD and this sound blows the other away. I did hook it up to external speakers but the sound out of the box is not bad at all.
Picture Quality - If 720p is fine for you you should have no problems with this TV. Non-HD channels are average quality and the HD ones are nice.
Weight - It was surprisingly light, only 22 pounds with stand and 19 without

Cons:
Only 2 HDMI ports
I was not able to program my cable remote using the codes provided for Panasonic. That may be because it's a newer TV but this may be annoying to some people.

So if you're in the market for a budget HDTV I would highly recommend this one. It's very user friendly and Panasonic has good quality products.


45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
Super picture quality and viewing angles
This review is from: Panasonic VIERA TC-L32C3 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)
Brought this to replace my aging Acer 32" LCD brought several years ago. Did not want to change the size due to the smallish room that i currently have the TV fixed, and decided against FullHD, as most of the contents i watch are not even 720p, hence a waste of cash. Checked out several products including products from Sony (BX300 and BX320), Samsung (C350 and 450), Sharp, Philips, LG, etc.

Found the Samsung, Sony and Panasonic were among the better panels with richer colors in the budget 32" market. Samsung had the advantage on features, Sony on features, with Panasonic playing middle ground. However the Sony BX320 had some issues with tearing when playing videos (I did not notice, but seen on several forums) and decided against it though i liked the built in FM tuner (takes away the need for a radio in the room). The Samsung had very little to fault, and also provided the most features with its built in USB media play back capable of playing all formats, including NTFS drives, however the habit of Samsung using different panels made me look around.

The Panasonic C3 just appeared into the market as the 2011 model, and has panel that seems to be much better than the the Samsung and Sony to my eyes, and this was my key decision maker. The Panasonic also had good viewing angles and a good feature set.

I tried several file formats using a USB drive (FLV, MKV, XVid, Divx) and they played with no issues. The colors as vibrant, and i reduced the back lighting from the default 100, as i did not need that so much. The asian model features both an USB and SD card, while the US version only has SD card.

Some areas that i felt could improve
Avoid setting the picture mode to Dynamic, as the software tries to optimize based on the content, and the algorithm is still not that great.
Audio from the built speakers are decent and loud, but muted when playing files from the built-in video player. There is absolutely no Bass in the speakers.
Only two HDMI ports, most rival models provide 3-4
PC connectivity is only through an analog port, no DVI port
Remote does not have any quick buttons for commonly used features (such as picture mode, sound mode, etc)

Most Recent Customer Reviews

Instructions vague
I'm very disappointed in this Panasonic TAC-L32C3. I cannot set the sleep timer. I have a Samsung TV and the sleep timer is very easy to understand.
by Nancy

excellent product
great product for the price.. very happy with it:)even though it is 780 not 1080 it doesnt matter at this size.
by E. Hayes

Great value for the price.
If you want a cheap TV, this is the way to go. I had to turn off the auto-dimming function to get the brightness where I wanted, but after that I was very pleased with this...
by K. Geisler

OK for price, disappointing picture
We ordered this TV on the basis of the glowing Amazon reviews. I must say I am disappointed at the picture quality.
by Biotexts2

Good for the price......better picture quality costs more.....
For 3 hundred$$, as of late 2011, I guess this is a bargain, that's why I ordered it. I made an assumption tho, that it would have at least as high a picture quality as my two 4-5...
by WoodyWW

TV Color
Everything about the product was what I expected but the color on the TV is off. I have adjusted the settings and its no use.
by lizard

Great Value
Researched many HDTV's and decided on this Panasonic model because it was affordable and my HD cable service is only 720P.
by TnDon

Great
Bought this back in June.. Works fine..Setting up was a breeze..For the price its right. It shows good. The game mode is good for my play-station 3.
by Meeka

Clear and clean at a good price
I read the reviews from the other 32 inch TVs here at Amazon and this seemed like the best value for a flat screen in this price range.
by B. Bayne

Used for broadcast TV and DVD watching
I use this without cable, i.e. for broadcast TV, as well as for DVDs. I've only had it about two weeks, and so far no problems.
by michl

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