Connectivity is below average, most competing models have 4 HDMI connections. This one has 3 Although it does have S-video, PC Input and more!

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

As with most medium range HDTV's slight blooming is a small inconvenience, but unless you previously had a $3500 HDTV you probably won't notice!

MANUFACTURE STATED FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS

LCD S1 Series

1080p Full High Definition native resolution delivers crisp clear HD images.

120Hz Motion Focus Technology allows for twice the frame rate as a 60Hz system, boosting dejudder process!

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!

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

Good contrast results from the NEO LCD Panel which employs IPS switching increasing the dark levels , impressive!

Average Price

$550-$849

REVIEW SUMMARY

Similar to the G1 series the S1 offers the same Motion Focus 120Hz Technology giving it great dejudder process and fast images resulting in clear picture in fast action scenes. It lack the 20,000:1 DCR of the G1 but trails close with a DCR of 15,000:1. All-in-all the S1 produces good picture and smooth image reproduction, connectivity is average and price is good! We give it two thumbs up!

Model Type    LCD

Series  S1

Model Year  2009

VIDEO  .

Screen Size  37" Class (37.0" diagonal)

Display Resolution  1080p

Contrast Ratio  Up to 15,000:1

Response Time  8 msec

Viewing Angle  178°

Aspect Ratio  16:9

Native Resolution (Number of Pixels)  2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)

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

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 Alpha 1080p (WSXGA)

Screen Coating (Filter)  Fine Black Panel

Progressive Scan  Yes

x.v.Color  Yes

Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter  Yes

3D Color Management  Yes (Vivid Mode)

Sub Pixel Control  Yes

Intelligent Scene Controller  Yes

Motion Focus Technology  Yes

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  3 (1 side)

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 (5.1 ch)

Headphone Jack  1

CONVENIENCE  .

VIERA Link™  Yes

VIERA® Tools  Yes

Game Mode  Yes

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  151 W

Standby Power Consumption  0.2 W

On Mode Average Power Consumption  108 W

Energy Star  Yes

Receiving System  ATSC/QAM/NTSC

Swivel Angle  No

VESA Compatible  Yes

Optional Wall-mounting Bracket  TY-WK3L2RW

SPECIFICATIONS  .

Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand  24.5" x 36.1" x 11.3"

Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand  22.8" x 36.1" x 3.9"

Weight (lbs.) w/Stand  37.1 lbs

Carton Dimensions  27.8" x 47.7" x 9.0"

Gross Weight [lbs (kg)]  46.3 lbs. (21.0 kg)

120 Hz Motion Picture Pro 3  No

Universal Dock for iPod  No

OTHER  LCD S1 Series

SIZE     MODEL     SUGGESTED PRICE

32"      TC-L32S1   $799.95

EDITOR NOTES: Use this review for the above model, they share same features and specs.

DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

MANUFACTURE:

Panasonic

MODEL:

TC-L37S1

37"

16:9

1080p

15,000:1

178°

8ms

120Hz

3

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