Panasonic Viera TC-37LZ800 LCD TV Review
Panasonic TC-37LZ800
Summary
- Product Name: Viera TC-37LZ800 LCD Television
- Manufacturer: Panasonic
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: February 16, 2009 10:35
- MSRP: $ 1399
- Specifications
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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 degrees
- Compatible Signal Formats: 1080p/1080i/720p/480p
- 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
- 24p Playback (2:3)
- x.v.Color
- Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
- 3D Color Management (Vivid Mode)
- Sub Pixel Control
- Motion Picture Pro
- Intelligent Scene Controller
- Motion Focus Technology
Audio:
- Speakers: Full-range x 2 (L, R)
- Audio Output: 20 W (10% THD, (8 ohms, 80 Hz - 17 kHz)
- BBE VIVA HD3D Sound
Inputs
- Integrated ATSC/QAM/NTSC Tuner
- SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible)
- 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
- Audio Input (for Video/Component Video): 1
- Analog Audio Output: 1
- Digital Audio Output: 1 TOSlink (5.1 ch)
- Headphone Jack
- VIERA Link
- Game Mode
- Built-In Closed Caption Decoder
- Timers: Sleep Off-Timers and Programmable Timer (5 programs)
- Video Input Label
- Video Picture Memory
Vitals
- Menu Languages: English/Spanish/French
- Power Supply: AC 120 V, 60Hz
- Energy Star
- V-Chip Program Lockout
- Swivel Angle: +15 degrees
- VESA Compatible
- Optional Wall-mounting Bracket: TY-WK32LR2W
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 23.9'' x 36.7'' x 4.1'' (w/Stand: 25.6" x 36.7" x 11.6")
- Weight: 48.8 lbs
Pros
- Respectable picture quality out of the box
- Fast channel changes
- Digital only channel scanning
Cons
- Uneven backlight
- HDMI input positioning may interfere with mounts
- No advanced user-level calibration options
Introduction
Panasonic's use of IPS (In-Plane Switching) in their LCD panels has been a favorite choice of ours for the simple reason that light output remains almost constant from all viewing angles. When you're not the only one watching TV in a room, this can be a big deal. The TC-37LZ800 uses a newer generation of this technology called IPS-Alpha which improves upon earlier designs. Panasonic is the #3 plasma display manufacturer in the world (beat out of the #1 spot just this year), but the company seems to have a very good understanding of what makes a great LCD television.
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Nemo128 posts on February 19, 2009 11:30
I have the LZ85. It is a kick @$$ unit, no doubt, but my plasma trumps it in PQ. I also used the LZ800 for a while, and it's also not competing. But yeah, price does seperate them. =)
D-Jingle posts on February 17, 2009 14:02
This LCD Panel is the best value around. The PQ is terrific. Compare with the best LCD's and not far off from Panasonic's state-of-the-art plasma's. These Panels are available today for less than $800 (internet, not at best buy or pc richard), and are a mad steal!
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