Panasonic TC-26LX85 Review
By
June 10th, 2008
Summary
The TC-26LX85 VIERA 26" LCD TV from Panasonic can be the cornerstone of your home theater. This stylish screen features 720p 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-26LX85 also features VIERA link HDAVI control of your other "HDAVI Control" equipped components when connected via HDMI. A special game mode is available for when using this widescreen display with your gaming system.
Specs
Model Type LCD
VIDEO .
Screen Size 26" Class (26.0" diagonal)
Display Resolution 720p
Contrast Ratio Up to 10,000:1
Brightness (Panel Luminance) 450 cd/m2
Response Time 8 msec
Viewing Angle 178°
Compatible Signal Formats 1080i/720p/480p
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Native Resolution (Number of Pixels) 1,049,088 (1,366 x 768)
Aspect Control 480i/p: Full, Just, 4:3, Zoom
1080i/p: Full, H-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom
Panel IPS (WXGA)
Screen Coating (Filter) AG Filter
Progressive Scan Yes
24p Playback(2:3) No
x.v.Color No
Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter No
3D Color Management Yes (Vivid Mode)
Sub Pixel Control Yes
Motion Picture Pro No
Intelligent Scene Controller Yes
Motion Focus Technology No
AUDIO .
Speakers Full-range x 2 (L, R)
Number of Speakers 2
Audio Output 10 W (10% THD)
(8 ohms, 80 Hz -17kHz)
BBE® VIVA HD3D Sound No
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 No
Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR) 1
Audio Input (for Component Video) 1
DVI Audio Input (for Video/Component Video) 1
Analog Audio Output 1
Digital Audio Output 1 (2 ch)
Headphone Jack No
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
Power Consumption Maximum: 124 W
Standby: 0.6 W
Energy Star Yes
Receiving System ATSC/QAM/NTSC
Swivel Angle -
Tilt Angle -
VESA Compatible Yes
Optional Wall-mounting Bracket TY-WK32LR2W
SPECIFICATIONS .
Dimensions (H x W x D) w/Stand 19.3" x 27.6" x 8.9"
Carton Dimensions 23.1" x 31.9" x 11.7"
Dimensions (H x W x D) 17.8'' x 27.6'' x 4.7''
Weight 28.1 lbs