Panasonic CT-30WX54 30'' Widescreen Pure Flat HDTV-Ready TV

Panasonic CT-30WX54 30'' Widescreen Pure Flat HDTV-Ready TV

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Get ready for a night out at the movies--in your own home--with Panasonic's 30-inch widescreen CT-30WX54 HDTV-ready set. You'll get brilliant, high-resolution from the PureFlat screen and enjoy movies the way they were meant to be seen in wide 16:9 aspect ratio. The CT-30WX54 also features an HDMI input, digital velocity scan modulation, picture-in-picture functionality (PIP), a motion-adaptive 3D comb filter, two HD component-video inputs, four A/V inputs (one in front), and three S-video inputs.

Panasonic's PureFlat screen minimizes reflections and distortion, so you can enjoy distraction-free TV viewing no matter where you sit in the room. The fine-pitch screen provides sharp images and excellent detail. To maximize picture quality, Panasonic's LCD TVs incorporate several video enhancement features. The motion-adaptive digital comb filter prevents any two lines with different colors from being processed together in the comb filter at the same time, minimizing any "hanging dots" in the image. With digital velocity scan modulation, advanced circuitry along the neck of the CRT senses shifts from black to white in the video signal. The black and white portions of the signal are sped up and slowed down, respectively, resulting in improved transitions.

The 16:9 aspect ratio, consistent with the shape of cinema screens as well as the HDTV broadcast format, enables viewers to enjoy the full impact of a film as its director originally intended. The screen also accommodates pan and scan or letterbox formats recorded at the 4:3 aspect ratio.

This set has a built-in 181-channel tuner, though you'll need an optional HDTV tuner to receive high-definition broadcasts. The two built-in speakers (15 watts apiece) provide simulated surround sound and BBE high-definition audio enhancement, which helps restore the dynamic range of musical passages to help provide a more natural sound.

The CT-32SL14 has 4 composite A/V inputs (1 front), 3 S-video inputs (1 front), 2 component-video inputs, 1 RF, 1 headphone jack. It adds an HDMI connection, providing high-quality, uncompressed digital audio/video signal transmission.

Tech Talk
Aspect ratio: The aspect ratio refers to the shape of the video image. Traditional television has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is almost square in appearance. Digital television has either a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. A 16:9 aspect ratio is widescreen and appears rectangular, which looks more like a movie screen, filling more of the viewer's field of vision for a more lifelike viewing experience.

HDMI-HDCP interface: HDMI is a new standard digital connection between A/V devices, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver, and a digital television. HDMI offers exceptional video and audio quality with a single quick-disconnect connector. It supports multichannel digital audio transmissions and component-video color spacing for true rendering of HD video. HDMI supports the HDCP copy protection standard, allowing transmission of copy-protected digital content to your display.

What's in the Box
Panasonic CT-30WX54 30-inch TV, remote control, 2 AA batteries, and printed operating instructions.

Product Description:
Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.PRODUCT FEATURES: HDTV ready television;DTV display capability (1080i / 540p);16: 9 aspect ratio;Hi-Resolution PureFlat picture tube;P3 (precision picture processing);Motion-adaptive 3D-Y/C digital comb filter;Geomagnetic and tilt correction;Direct access video inputs;30-watt sound system;BBE high-definition sound;HDMI / HDCP interface;ENERGY STAR compliant.

Panasonic CT-30WX54 30" Widescreen Pure Flat HDTV-Ready TV
Average customer rating:

Perfect picture in a beautiful package

Great TV for the price

Too Soon To Tell if it's Fantastic...

I luv it!!

Best TV for the price

Panasonic CT-30WX54 30" Widescreen Pure Flat HDTV-Ready TV

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:

30-inch flat HDTV-ready set; measures 35.4 x 22.4 x 22.2 inches (W x H x D)

Widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio; PureFlat screen minimizes reflections and distortion no matter where you sit in the room

Digital velocity scan modulation improves transitions; accurate color separation from digital comb filter

4 A/V inputs (1 front), 3 S-video (1 front), 2 component video, 1 HDMI, 1 RF, 1 headphone jack

Two 15-watt speakers; virtual BBE surround sound

ASIN: B0002472BE

Product Description

Panasonic's vision of the digital future is driven by the needs and aspirations of its business customers and millions of consumers around the world who use its products every day. The company shares their dream to live a fuller life by providing ways of working smarter and enjoying the rewards of technological advances.PRODUCT FEATURES: HDTV ready television;DTV display capability (1080i / 540p);16: 9 aspect ratio;Hi-Resolution PureFlat picture tube;P3 (precision picture processing);Motion-adaptive 3D-Y/C digital comb filter;Geomagnetic and tilt correction;Direct access video inputs;30-watt sound system;BBE high-definition sound;HDMI / HDCP interface;ENERGY STAR compliant.

Amazon.com Product Description

Get ready for a night out at the movies--in your own home--with Panasonic's 30-inch widescreen CT-30WX54 HDTV-ready set. You'll get brilliant, high-resolution from the PureFlat screen and enjoy movies the way they were meant to be seen in wide 16:9 aspect ratio. The CT-30WX54 also features an HDMI input, digital velocity scan modulation, picture-in-picture functionality (PIP), a motion-adaptive 3D comb filter, two HD component-video inputs, four A/V inputs (one in front), and three S-video inputs.

Tech Talk
Aspect ratio: The aspect ratio refers to the shape of the video image. Traditional television has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which is almost square in appearance. Digital television has either a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. A 16:9 aspect ratio is widescreen and appears rectangular, which looks more like a movie screen, filling more of the viewer's field of vision for a more lifelike viewing experience.

HDMI-HDCP interface: HDMI is a new standard digital connection between A/V devices, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver, and a digital television. HDMI offers exceptional video and audio quality with a single quick-disconnect connector. It supports multichannel digital audio transmissions and component-video color spacing for true rendering of HD video. HDMI supports the HDCP copy protection standard, allowing transmission of copy-protected digital content to your display.

What's in the Box
Panasonic CT-30WX54 30-inch TV, remote control, 2 AA batteries, and printed operating instructions.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect picture in a beautiful package.......2006-01-08

I first got a Sony 30" flat screen and it stopped working after an hour. So the store took it back and I got this instead and I have been loving it ever since. Beautiful cabinet and perfect picture. I love it so much I got a new Panasonic HDTI DVD player so I can watch DVD's I get from Netflix in flawless high definition. And the subtle stereo sound this puts out is fantastic. I was a bit disappointed that when they blast those commercials late at night at higher volumn this does not turn the volumn down as much as I had hoped. But I do like the way the remote controls for this and my new DVD player are interchangable with each other since they are both Panasonic. In my humble opinion, in certain fields Panasonic has surpassed Sony, such as how this set is superior to the same version in a Sony set. I love my little Sony camcorder but I didn't find any negative reviews from miserable people about this set like I did when I researched the Sony set, which has serious reliability problems and poor quality control.
I'd buy this beautiful set all over again.

Great TV for the price.......2005-12-24

i have had this tv since january of this year and i've been nothing but impressed with it. picture quality continues to be great when hooked up to an HD receiver. PiP, and split screen options on this tv are a nice touch. the remote control response is quick and you can program it for use with a DVD player and other AV equipment.

the tv is heavy and bulky for it's size. i would recommend having another person help you mount it on your tv stand. don't skimp out on the tv stand, because the tv looks real nice when coupled with a decent looking stand. i recommend Bello, and here's the one picked up with it.

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Too Soon To Tell if it's Fantastic..........2005-04-22

Panasonic Widescreen: Take 2.

Our 16:9 Panasonic CT-30WX52 bit the dust after 2 years, and was replaced under warranty with this new CT-30WX54 in December 2004. Instantly my wife and I noticed a huge difference with the colour quality, richness and clarity. However, the new TV is larger, heavier, and much uglier than our beautifully designed 30WX52, and, we also did find problems with the TV on the very first day.

Problem #1.
The ZOOM setting did not function as it was designed to. When we watch widescreen shows such as "ER", "Enterprise" and "Everybody Loves Raymond", we use the ZOOM setting to achieve widescreen. But the picture was being compressed vertically (stretched horizontally). The TV was immediately sent back to the store and after 8 long, agonizing weeks, it was returned to us, still not fixed. Emails to Panasonic customer service failed to resolve the problem and the technician from the store had to come directly to our house to try and fix the problem. After a very complex procedure on our own remote (I watched him do it), he was able to access a secret factory menu and adjust the screen setting. We are now pleased that the picture is accurate in ZOOM mode. If you own this TV, and notice stretched images (people look unnaturally fat) it is likely your TV was not set up properly at the factory as well.

Problem #2.
This is not so much a problem as it is a lack of a feature that the old CT-30WX52 had, and I miss. This new model does not have a Degauss feature, which is surprising because it does still have the geomagnetic correction, which is very useful.

So, due to the very inconvenient incorrect ZOOM set-up, and the lack of the Degauss feature, I can only rate this TV 4 stars for now, and only time will tell if it deserves that fifth star, or if the picture tube fails on this one, just like our last one.

Because of our past experiences, I am not confident in Panasonic's ability to create reliable electronics, but so far this TV is faring well.

I luv it!!.......2005-01-21

I just purchased this television from walmart at a verrry good price. Originally I was looking for a bigger screen TV but I couldn't pass this one up. The picture and sound are great and I love that the universal remote is automatically programmed for panasonic equipment. I was shocked when I went to turn up the tv volume and it turned up the volume on my receiver instead. Overall I'd say this TV da bomb!

Best TV for the price.......2005-01-14

I read dozens of reviews before buying this set. I've had it for about 2 months now and can't get over how great the picture looks. Whenever friend's come over and see it for the first time they are totally amazed. I got this set because I wanted improved picture quality over my 27" Wega but couldn't afford Plasma or LCD. Widescreen is the way to go if you watch a lot of dvd's or HD. I watch programs I wouldn't normally watch just to see the HD picture. I got the HDMI cable which connects to my Comcast cable box and digital audio connections from the cable box and dvd player - I also upgraded to a progressive scan dvd player which works better with an HD set. I often use my Panasonic home theater system for sound but the speakers do sound really good. My only criticism besides the size of the set (no surprise there - you know what you are getting - and don't try to lift this thing yourself) is that the yellows and greens are just a tad off which I notice most when watching football with the green grass and yellow first down marker - I can't seem to get the yellow perfect with the tint control. I wish sets had individual color controls - if we can send a man to the moon this doesn't seem impossible. When you watch anything shot in HD it really is like looking through a window. Like going from dial up to DSL once you see HD there is no going back. I only wish I ahad this tv to watch my Sox win the World Series but I'm sure they'll do it again. I got my set at Circuit City for $850 with free delivery which came 2 days later right on schedule.

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