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DISADVANTAGES

Only 2 HDMI connections

 

Response time could be lower, around 5-6ms but you probably won't notice a big difference.

 

Entry to medium level HDTV, priced average for features.

 

Refresh rate is not specified but we estimate it to be 60Hz

 

DISCLAIMER: Although we give a professional opinion on the refresh rate we could be wrong. And release responsibility on this assumed spec and do not guarantee it is 60Hz, it could be 30Hz or 120, but unlikely

 

Does not have swivel stand.

MANUFACTURE STATED FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

LCD C12 Series

 

Share Digital photos on screen with VIERA Image viewer, TV has an SD memory card slot  to instantly display your digital photos.

 

VIERA Link allows you to control your Panasonic compatible devices such as DVD recorder, Blue-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder with a single remote and on screen menus!

 

GAME MODE allows fast images, and deeper blacks in game play!

 

VIERA Tools displays icons for easy operation to select what you want!

 

720 Progressive scan native resolution provides good picture quality for this 32" screen!

 

Built-in Tuner for a direct connection to cable.

Average Price

$400-$499

REVIEW SUMMARY

This C12 Series offers entry to medium range features for an average price. Picture quality is good, 720p on this 32" will produce good HD images. Image processing is entry level to average "not a 120Hz refresh rate" Connectivity is average, only has 2 HDMI connections. Overall this set performs average, price to value is good with medium range features.

Model Type    LCD

Series  C12

Model Year  2009

VIDEO  .

Screen Size  32" Class (31.5" diagonal)

Display Resolution  720p

Contrast Ratio  Up to 10,000:1

Response Time  8 msec

Viewing Angle  178°

Aspect Ratio  16:9

Native Resolution (Number of Pixels)  1,049,088 (1,366 x 768)

HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p)  Y (1080i, 720p)

EDTV Display Capability (480p)  Yes

Aspect Control  480i/p: Full, Just, 4:3, Zoom

1080i/p: Full, H-Fill, Just, 4:3, Zoom

Panel  IPS* (WXGA)

Screen Coating (Filter)  Fine Black Panel

Progressive Scan  Yes

x.v.Color  No

Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter  No

3D Color Management  Yes (Vivid Mode)

Sub Pixel Control  Yes

Intelligent Scene Controller  Yes

Motion Focus Technology  No

AUDIO  .

Speakers  Full-range x 2 (L, R)

Number of Speakers  2

Audio Output  20 W (10% THD)

(8 ohms, 80 Hz - 17 kHz)

Surround Sound  Yes

INPUTS & JACKS  .

Integrated ATSC Tuner  Yes

SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible)  Y (JPEG playback)

HDMI Input  2

Analog Audio Input (for HDMI)  Yes

Composite Video Input  2 (1 side)

S-Video Input  1 (side)

Audio Input (for Video)  2 (1 side)

PC Input  1

Component Video Inputs (Y, PB, PR)  1

Audio Input (for Component Video)  1

Composite Video Output  No

Analog Audio Output  No

Digital Audio Output  1 (2 ch at HDMI)

Headphone Jack  No

CONVENIENCE  .

VIERA Link™  Yes

VIERA® Tools  Yes

Game Mode  No

Menu Languages  English/Spanish/French

V-Chip Program Lockout  Yes

Built-In Closed Caption Decoder  Yes

Timers  Yes

Video Input Label  Yes

Video Picture Memory  Yes

GENERAL  .

Power Supply  AC 110 - 127 V, 60 Hz

Rated Power Consumption  120 W

Standby Power Consumption  0.2 W

On Mode Average Power Consumption  86 W

Energy Star  Yes

Receiving System  ATSC/QAM/NTSC

Swivel Angle  No

VESA Compatible  Yes

Optional Wall-mounting Bracket  TY-WK32LR2W

SPECIFICATIONS  .

Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand  21.7" x 31.5" x 8.6"

Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand  20.2" x 31.5" x 3.7"

Weight (lbs.) w/Stand  28.9 lbs

Carton Dimensions  25.8" x 41.1" x 9.0"

Gross Weight [lbs (kg)]  39.7 lbs. (18.0 kg)

120 Hz Motion Picture Pro 3  No

Universal Dock for iPod  No

DEJUDDER
FEATURES
CONNECTIVITY
SOUND
PICTURE QUALITY

ADVANTAGES

 

MANUFACTURE:

Panasonic

MODEL:

TC-L32C12

SCREEN SIZE
ASPECT
NATIVE
RESOLUTION
CONTRAST
RATIO DCR
VIEWING
ANGLE
RESPONSE
TIME
REFRESH
HDMI
RATIO
RATE

32"

16:9

720p

10,000:1

178°

8ms

Not Specified

2

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