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Panasonic VIERA TC-L42D2
$1,500.00
Released April, 2010
The Pros:Excellent picture quality after adjustment. Speakers suitable for every day use. Colors are vibrant and clearly defined.
The Cons:No analog audio output, digital only. Settings need to be adjusted in most cases. At high levels speakers sound a bit hollow.
The Panasonic VIERA TC-L42D2 is one of two LED-backlit, 1080p HDTVs (TC-L37D2, TC-L42D2) released in April 2010. Both units feature an integrated iPod dock, VIERA Image Viewer for viewing digital JPEG images stored on an SD card, 120Hz Motion Picture Pro 4 technology, and 24p Smooth film.
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The larger TC-L42D2 hosts a wide-angle IPS panel that’s been enhanced with an energy-saving LED backlight. According to Panasonic, the technology keeps images from fading when viewed from an angle. Like its predecessor, the HDTV set full 1080p resolution with a 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio that, along with the backlit technology, allows the unit to produce “brilliant luminance and superb blacks.” Added to that, the 24p technology ensures Blu-ray disc media content is presented in its more original format. Included also is VIERA Link, whereby compatible A/V components can be controlled via a single remote.
Features
- D2 Series
- Backlit-LED HDTV
- 1080p Resolution
- 120Hz Technology
- 24p Playback
- Progressive Scan
- Intelligent Scene Controller
- Motion Focus Technology
- Universal iPod Dock
- VIERA Image Viewer
- VIERA Link
- Component/Composite
- HDMI/PC
- SD Card Slot
Specifications
- Series: D2
- Type: LED HTV
- Size: 42"
- Viewing Angle: 178
- Resolution: 1080p (16:9)
- Backlight: L ED
- Dynamic Contrast: 2,000,000:1
- Audio: Full Range x2; 20W
I/O
- Integrated ATSC Tuner
- VIERA Image Viewer (JPEG)
- HDMI Input (3)
- Composite Input (2)
- Audio Input (2)
- PC Input (1)
- Component Video Input (1)
- Component Audio Input (1)
- Digital Audio Output (1); 5.1 Ch
- Audio Return Channel (1)
- Analog Audio Input (1)
- SD Card Slot (1)
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Pros & Cons
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excellent picture quality after adjustment
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2
speakers suitable for every day use
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2
colors are vibrant and clearly defined
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1
very little glare even in a bright room
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1
handles upconversion of SD and DVD video streams gracefully
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5
no analog audio output, digital only
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2
settings need to be adjusted in most cases
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2
at high levels speakers sound a bit hollow
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