Panasonic CT-27HL14 27'' TAU Series HDTV-Ready TV

Panasonic CT-27HL14 27'' TAU Series HDTV-Ready TV

Panasonic CT-27HL14 27'' TAU Series HDTV-Ready TV

Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy all that high-definition television has to offer with Panasonic's CT-27HL14 27-inch TAU series HD-ready TV. The CT-27HL14 comes packed with features to create the ultimate home entertainment experience. The 3-line digital comb filter separates color from black-and-white accurately in a television signal. As a result, it improves overall color sensitivity and image clarity. In order to enjoy high-definition TV you must connect the TV to a DTV set-top box and a DTV signal must be present in your area.

Parental control give parents ultimate control over what their children are watching. You can lock out up to 4 channels, or choose to lock all channels with other selectable options. A 4-digit code needs to be entered to deactivate the lock. Parents can also prevent the use of video games or other video sources from being displayed. Other handy features include a sleep timer, multilingual menus, closed captioning, bass and treble balance, and the TV comes with a universal remote control.

Enjoy virtual surround sound without the elaborate home theater system. With only two speakers it can simulate cinema-like sound when playing any Dolby Digital DVD or Video DC. BBE high-definition sound also improves dialog intelligibility, and music is converted to a more natural sound, providing for crystal clear audio. There are two side speakers, which provide 7.5 watts each.

Connect to digital sources like DVD players and satellite systems using component and S-video inputs for the best possible picture. Other available connections include one front and three rear A/V inputs, A/V program out, and stereo audio out (fixed and variable).

What's in the Box
CT-27HL14 27-inch television, universal remote control, 2 AA batteries, user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description:
You're ready to relish the rich color and crisp detail of high definition TV with this Panasonic Tau Series Monitor. Compatible with both 1080i and 480p signals, TV connects to an HDTV tuner or cable box to get high definition broadcasts. Your DVDs will also look incredible thanks to the 480p progressive scan DVD player and a 4:3 aspect ratio. The video picture memory feature lets you select from 3 different default picture settings—Standard, Cinema, or Vivid. Then save settings depending on which is best for each input. Terminals include 1 front and 3 rear AV inputs, 1 rear S-video input, 1 component video input, 1 A/V program output and 1 stereo audio output. Enjoy lush sound with virtual surround and BBE high definition sound. 22-2/5Hx27Wx19-1/2D".
Panasonic CT-27HL14 27" TAU Series HDTV-Ready TV
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • Nice HD set
  • Be very afraid....If you own this set.
  • Still ticking and picture looks good but am very displeased
  • Panasonic should get out of TV business
  • Broken just out of warranty
 Panasonic CT-27HL14 27" TAU Series HDTV-Ready TV

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • 27-inch HDTV-ready PureFlat television; 27.0 x 22.4 x 19.5 inches (W x H x D)
  • 3-line digital comb filter, 4:3 aspect ratio, and scan velocity modulation
  • Auto channel setup, closed captioning, and parental control
  • 1 front and 3 rear AV inputs, 1 rear S-video input, 1 component video input, A/V program out, stereo audio out (fixed and variable)
  • Virtual surround sound and BBE high-definition sound

ASIN: B00026WRFI

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy all that high-definition television has to offer with Panasonic's CT-27HL14 27-inch TAU series HD-ready TV. The CT-27HL14 comes packed with features to create the ultimate home entertainment experience. The 3-line digital comb filter separates color from black-and-white accurately in a television signal. As a result, it improves overall color sensitivity and image clarity. In order to enjoy high-definition TV you must connect the TV to a DTV set-top box and a DTV signal must be present in your area.

Parental control give parents ultimate control over what their children are watching. You can lock out up to 4 channels, or choose to lock all channels with other selectable options. A 4-digit code needs to be entered to deactivate the lock. Parents can also prevent the use of video games or other video sources from being displayed. Other handy features include a sleep timer, multilingual menus, closed captioning, bass and treble balance, and the TV comes with a universal remote control.

Enjoy virtual surround sound without the elaborate home theater system. With only two speakers it can simulate cinema-like sound when playing any Dolby Digital DVD or Video DC. BBE high-definition sound also improves dialog intelligibility, and music is converted to a more natural sound, providing for crystal clear audio. There are two side speakers, which provide 7.5 watts each.

Connect to digital sources like DVD players and satellite systems using component and S-video inputs for the best possible picture. Other available connections include one front and three rear A/V inputs, A/V program out, and stereo audio out (fixed and variable).

What's in the Box
CT-27HL14 27-inch television, universal remote control, 2 AA batteries, user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description

The CT-27HL14 is Panasonic's first High Definition 27-inch set. It features a 1080i/480p HDTV display, progressive CinemaScan (3:2 pulldown), 3-line comb filter and digital velocity scan modulation. It has one HD component video input, four A/V inputs (one in front), and one S-Video input. It also features the VIVA/BBE 3D High Definition Sound System with 2 speakers delivering 7.5 watts stereo sound.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Nice HD set.......2007-06-19

For the price, I am much impressed with the picture on the Panasonic, the HD pics are very sharp and clear. At the time I bought it (2004) there were no other HDTVs close to the price. Still today it has provided me with trouble-free operations. I highly recommend it for a smaller HD set

2 out of 5 stars Be very afraid....If you own this set........2007-02-01

When I bought this set on 10-21-05, I did so solely by comparing picture quality at the store I bought it from. I unwisely did not check for online reviews first, since I've purchased TVs before, all of which lasted a good long time. And I've trusted the Panasonic name, having had good luck with their products in the past. And to be honest, this set has the sharpest, clearest picture I've ever seen, which was the reason I bought it. Like some others, I've not yet hooked to HD service (I bought this set to be ready for the future), and I did have a helluva time getting the SD picture darkness/lightness/color/contrast settings to my liking. But once I got it all set to my liking, I still hold that my SD picture looks so startlingly good, visitors have thought they were looking at HD.

Then, I wandered over here to Amazon's review site, where I immediately got worried after reading about the troubles. But I figured the people with problems were far more likely to post than people without problems. And so, for 15 months now, I've been enjoying this TV quite a lot.

This morning however, I went to turn it on, and noticed the red LED power light was blinking. Hmm, I thought, maybe the power went out overnight or something. But no, it had not. And even when we've had power outages in the past, this never happened. I pushed the power button, and nothing happened. It just kept blinking, three or four blinks, then a pause, then more blinks, on and on.

To get to the power cord, I had to remove this 100 pound beast from my entertainment center, which is not fun. I unplugged it, went to eat breakfast, came back, and plugged it back in. Suddenly, it's working perfectly again...for now. But having read other reviews here, I am suddenly very afraid. I'm scared that it's only a matter of time until it fails altogether. I'm scared that I never bothered to send in my registration form. I'm scared that after 15 months, labor is not covered anymore--only the picture tube itself is for another nine months--possibly only IF I'd sent in my registration. I'm scared because I paid $500 for this set, and I'm far from able to afford another set. I'm scared of wrecking my back hauling this behemoth to a repair center, only to ultimately have to pay for either an expensive repair, or disposal.

I'm rating this two stars instead of one, only because I got lucky for the moment, and it's currently working normally again. And the picture is phenomenal once you've spent a few weeks messing with the adjustments. But owning a relatively expensive item should not fill a person with fearful anticipation every time he turns on his set.

2 out of 5 stars Still ticking and picture looks good but am very displeased.......2006-12-24

I'll start by listing the good. The picture quality is great and the tv looks crisp while it's functioning in 480p which is the norm. Can't complain much about TV quality.

The bad:

This TV doesn't work with ANYTHING over 480p, although it is listed as HDTV ready. I thought it was my equipment but it was not. Now my warranty is way over and I can't do anything about it. THE TV WILL NOT WORK WITH ANYTHING THAT IS HDTV THAT I HOOK IT UP TO. I don't see a fix. I remember talking to Panasonic about it to no avail. This has angerred me enough to write my first review ever on a website. This TV can go to hell, I spent $550 FOR an HDTV ready and didn't get it.

1 out of 5 stars Panasonic should get out of TV business.......2006-11-10

As stated in so many of the previous reviews, picture went black on my Panasonic CT-27HL14 at 2 years. Actually I feel fortunate to even get that long after reading other people only got a year, or sometimes even less for TV in the over $500 category. I have to believe that Panasonic has lost alot of future business on this model and if it's any indication of their HD quality, you should stay clear of their TVs. Fortunately the 10 year old + Sharp tv that it replaced is still here and working well, so I can take my time making my next purchase but I can GUARANTY it will not be a Panasonic

1 out of 5 stars Broken just out of warranty.......2006-10-28

Stay away from this TV. I ended up with the same no picture problem everyone else is having. The repair shop tells me it is an "open fillament" and that the part alone is about $350. When you factor in labor, it is more than the cost of a new TV. Based on my experience with Panasonic, I would never purchase a Panasonic TV again. Steer clear of this TV. Go with a Sony.

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