Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD80 LCD TV Review
Viera TX-32LZD80 - 32″, Widescreen, Full HD LCD TV from Panasonic
Panasonic is a very well-known manufacturer when it comes to LCD TVs and it’s Viera series has been Panasonic’s brand mark. They have been continuing to produce exceptional TVs and the Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD80 is not an exception. It has been loaded with great features. The ease of use is good and seems to deliver exceptional picture quality. The Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD80 has done total justice to its price tag. Let us see in detail, what this LCD TV has got on offer for us.
Decent design:
Panasonic has also decided to follow the current trend of LCD TV designs. The Viera TX-32LZD80 32-inch LCD Television too is having a piano black finish with a thin bezel. But unlike LD, Sony and some of the other manufactures who give some curvy stand, the Viera TX-32LZD80 is having a broad rectangular one. We have a feel that it rather reduces the style factor of the LCD TV.
Connectivity:
The Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD80 Full HD LCD TV boasts a full array of versatile Scart and HDMI sockets along with a memory card slot. This allow you to enjoy all your digital photos on a big screen, with an excellent picture quality. A VGA socket for connecting to your PC supports all but the highest of computer resolutions. It can be mounted on a wall, but you will need to buy the necessary fittings separately.
The In Plane Switching technology:
The In Plane Switching technology of Panasonic improvises the wide viewing angle technology and hence provides you with unrivalled LCD TV viewing experience. The alpha IPS offers the widest viewing angle possible with the least color washout, even when it is being viewed from the side. Having a viewing angle of 178 degrees, both horizontally and vertically, it eliminates fading of the images that occurs as a result of viewing the panel from some of your positions in the living room. The extra wide viewing angle makes TX-32LZD80 the perfect choice for watching TV with a lot of your loved ones around.
Viera link:
Viera Link gives an unprecedented power over compatible Panasonic products. With the help of Panasonic’s single remote control, you can manage your entire AV system. The Viera link uses the control signals that are transmitted through an HDMI cable for automated functions. All that you will have to do to control your entire Panasonic Home Cinema components is, simply press the Viera link button on the Viera Tv remote.
Intuitive interface of TX-32LZD80:
Both the on screen menus and the electronic programming guide are intuitive to navigate and the remote control gives a good, tactile feedback. The labeling in the remote is large and clear.
V-real picture technology:
Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD80 Widescreen LCD TV is equipped with the award winning V-real picture technology. This technology optimises the performance of the display panel, rendering smooth and an extremely clear motion without affecting the delicate colours with rich graduation. New functions such as Intelligent Frame Creation and 100Hz Motion Picture Pro 2 further enhance the picture performance of the TV.
Picture quality of Viera TX-32LZD80:
Since the LCD panels are built on the strengths of IPS, they deliver a faster response time, that reproduces intense realistic deep black levels and contrast ratios, especially when employed with the Panasonic intelligent scene controller technology. With the help of Panasonic’s Motion Picture Pro technology, the trouble of motion lag, the one that usually occurs while watching fast moving sporting events or movies, has been reduced significantly. This feature works by creating intermediate frames and inserting them in between the original frames. 100Hz Motion Picture Pro 2 utilises Motion Focus technology which works by optimising the backlight according to fast moving contents. Not surprisingly, high definition pictures are stunning, boasting excellent depth, detail and colour.
Audio features and quality:
The sound quality is also quite good but it needs a little more of tweaking in higher frequencies. The TX32LZD80 32″ Flat Screen LCD Television also features audio description which is an additional narrative found in some freeview programmes that describes significant visual information to aid visually impaired people.
Eco friendly and power efficient:
Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD80 is not only eco friendly, it is power efficient too. The power consumption is impressively, as low as, just 0.29 watts in standby mode and 110 watts when switched on. This value drops even further when viewed in a dimly-lit room due to its ambient light sensor.
Warranty:
Panasonic offers Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD80 five years warranty for parts and labour.
Verdict:
The Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD80 HDTV has ticked on most of the important areas of concern like picture quality, ease of use, power efficiency, decent sound quality, connectivity, eco friendliness, and an array of other features. We have no hesitation in recommending Panasonic Viera TX32LZD80 LCD TV.
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Panasonic Viera TX-32LZD80 HD LCD TV - Specifications, Features
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Model Name | Viera TX-32LXD80 |
| Dimensions (W X H X D) mm | 831×538x103 mm |
| Weight | 39.68 pounds |
| Colour/Finish | Black and silver theme |
| Stand type | Table top |
| Display size | 32 inch wide screen |
| Display technology | TFT active matrix, IPS |
| Resolution | 1366 x 768 |
| Display format | 720p |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 10000:1 |
| Progressive Scan | Line doubling |
| Brightness (cd/m2) | 500 |
| Viewing Angle | 178 degrees |
| Widescreen Modes | Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3, Auto Wide, Zoom |
| Comb Filter | 3D digital |
| IDTV | DVB-T |
| Picture Adjustment | Dynamic Normal Cinema |
| Analogue TV Tuner | NTSC, PAL, SECAM |
| Multi-channel Preview | Picture-and-text (PAT) |
| Reception System | PAL 60, SECAM-D, SECAM-K, PAL-B, PAL-G, PAL-I, PAL-D, NTSC-M, SECAM-L, PAL-K |
| Stereo Reception System | NICAM, A2 |
| HDTV Ready | Yes |
| Input Video Formats | 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 480i, 576i, 576p |
| Supported Computer Resolutions | 1024 x 768 (XGA) |
| Teletext | Yes |
| Teletext Memory | 1000 pages |
| Electronic Programme Guide | Yes |
| Parental Channel Lock | Yes |
| Remote control | Infrared |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo |
| Surround Mode | Built-in |
| Sound Effects | Ambience |
| Speakers Included | 2 x right/left channel speaker - built-in - 10 Watt |
| Conditional Access | Common Interface (CI) slot |
| Features | Video noise reduction Contrast auto tracking system (CATS) Q-link x.v.Color 3D Color Management |
| Connectivity | 3 x HDMI 1 x composite video/audio input 1 x S-Video input 1 x component video input 2 x SCART 1 x VGA input 1 x audio line-in 1 x audio line-out 1 x headphones |
| Slots | 1 x SDHC Memory Card 1 x Common Interface slot |
| Power Device | Power supply - internal |
| Max Power Consumption | 140 Watt |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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