Panasonic TC-37LZ800 Review

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June 10th, 2008


Summary

The TC-37LZ800 VIERA 37" LCD TV from Panasonic can be the cornerstone of your home theater. This stylish screen features 1080p resolution with a native contrast ratio of 10,000:1 for crisp, detailed imagery. With its 3 HDMI ports, this LCD screen is ready for all your HD gear with one-cable pure digital connections. The SD slot will allow for instant slideshows in widescreen of your favorite JPEGs. The TC-37LZ800 features VIERA link HDAVI control of your other "HDAVI Control" equipped components when connected via HDMI.

Specs

Model Type LCD
VIDEO .
Screen Size 37" Class (37.0" diagonal)
Display Resolution 1080p
Contrast Ratio Up to 10,000:1
Brightness (Panel Luminance) 500 cd/m2
Response Time 6.7 msec
Viewing Angle 178°
Compatible Signal Formats 1080p/1080i/720p/480p
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels) 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
Aspect Control 480i/p: Full, Just, 4:3, Zoom
1080i/p: Full, H-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom
Panel IPS Alpha 1080p (WSXGA)
Screen Coating (Filter) Clear Panel
Progressive Scan Yes
24p Playback(2:3) Yes
x.v.Color Yes
Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter Yes
3D Color Management Yes (Vivid Mode)
Sub Pixel Control Yes
Motion Picture Pro Yes
Intelligent Scene Controller Yes
Motion Focus Technology Yes
AUDIO .
Speakers Full-range x 2 (L, R)
Number of Speakers 2
Audio Output 20 W (10% THD)
(8 ohms, 80 Hz - 17 kHz)
BBE® VIVA HD3D Sound Yes
Surround Sound Yes
JACKS .
Integrated ATSC Tuner Yes
SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible) Yes
HDMI Input 3 (1 side)
Composite Video Input 2 (1 side)
S-Video Input 1
Audio Input (for Video) 2 (1 side)
PC Input 1
Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR) 2
Audio Input (for Component Video) 2
DVI Audio Input (for Video/Component Video) 1
Analog Audio Output 1
Digital Audio Output 1 (5.1 ch)
Headphone Jack 1
CONVENIENCE .
VIERA Link™ Yes
Game Mode Yes
Menu Languages English/Spanish/French
V-Chip Program Lockout Yes
Built-In Closed Caption Decoder Yes
Timers Sleep Off-Timers and Programable Timer (5 programs)
Video Input Label Yes
Video Picture Memory Yes
GENERAL .
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60Hz
Energy Star Yes
Receiving System ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Swivel Angle +15°
Tilt Angle -
VESA Compatible Yes
Optional Wall-mounting Bracket TY-WK32LR2W
SPECIFICATIONS .
Dimensions (H x W x D) w/Stand 25.6" x 36.7" x 11.6"
Carton Dimensions 29.8" x 41.2" x 14.2"
Dimensions (H x W x D) 23.9'' x 36.7'' x 4.1''
Weight 48.8 lbs


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