Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review
I recently purchased the Panasonic 32" HDTV. I had a problem setting up the TV, with a blocky image, fading colors, and downright poor image quality. I am not especially technically minded, but neither am I a novice, and my problem was with a manual that is not very thorough in its explanations beyond the basics. However, I called the support people and they were polite, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. Within 5 minutes the technician had identified the problem and told me how to correct it. The results: The best image I have seen on this level of TV. This is my third HDTV and of course other family members and friends own HDTV. This is the best picture I have seen from among them. Other reviewers have commented on poor sound quality. That is not my experience. I don't know what they were expecting, but for this type of TV the sound is quite good and it is also very adjustable. Although this TV doesn't offer the most extensive adjustments that the most demanding techies might prefer, there are actually numerous adjustments for sound, picture, inputs, and outputs. You should be able to achieve the exact image you seek. Another thing I like about this set is the backlighting. The room my TV is located in is very bright, with a lot of windows and glass doors. The picture quality is very high even during the brightest periods of the day. A long story shortened: This is an excellent TV that outperforms most others, even those costing much more. I highly recommend the TV, the service, and of course, how well and quickly Amazon got the product to to me.
V. Webb
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Feature
- 31.5-inch LCD HDTV panel with full 1080p HD resolution
- Motion Focus Technology reduces motion blur and improves resolution
- Wide 178-degree viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed off-angle
- SD card slot and Viera Image Viewer make photo sharing easy
- Four HD inputs: three HDMI, one component
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Overview
32" LCD, 1080p, Contrast ratio 15,000:1,ISP Alpha Panel with 178 degree viewing angle, Motion Focus Technology
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Specifications
Panasonic's new VIERA S1 Series LCDs HDTVs feature impressive improvements in picture quality, and are just right for gaming and enjoying your favorite hi-def TV shows.
 Ideal for gaming and enjoying your favorite
high-definition TV shows
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 With VIERA Tools, just press a button and access photos or movies from the menu screen |
 In Game mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games |
 Remote included, with VIERA Link capability |
Motion Focus Technology
Even fast-moving scenes are displayed sharply and clearly. With a 60Hz video signal input, 120Hz Motion Picture Pro 3 makes 120 frames/sec from 60 frames/sec. This increases the frame count to allow natural frame-to-frame transitions, for smooth motion images with high resolution. VIERA also uses motion focus technology that greatly enhances resolution.
Wide Viewing Angle
The wide 178 viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. The backlight's wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response.
VIERA Image Viewer
It's easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD card into VIERA to display photos on the large screen.
You can also choose from among 3 types of background music and 4 display effects. It's much more fun when you can view them on a large-screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920 x 1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio.
Fine Black Panel
Panel reflections have been reduced to half those of conventional panels, to sharpen images and reduce glare. This also helps to unify the panel design with that of the VIERA lineup.
VIERA Link
VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting the devices to each other by an HDMI cable.
VIERA Tools
With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen appear. Now you can just select the one you want. This kind of easy operation means you have more fun and less hassle.
Game Mode
In Game mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What's more VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works anti-image retention (wobbling) too.
Connections
- SD Memory Card Slot (SDHC Compatible): 1 (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
- Digital Audio Output: 1 (5.1 ch)
- Headphone Jack: 1
What's in the Box
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Remote Control and Batteries, Cleaning Cloth, Pedestal, Operating Instructions, Quick Start Gude, Product Registration Card, Customer Care Plan Card
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
| With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. - Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
- Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5
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Customer Reviews
Good as a PC monitor, except for blurry colored text - Seth -
Pros:
1. Menu performance is snappy, no lag when navigating through it.
2. Picture quality is quite good.
Cons / Notes:
1. No USB input for media viewing.
2. As a PC monitor, colored text is blurry, especially red colored texts.
3. VGA input does not support full HD, make sure you'll be using HDMI / DVI.
You will not be disappointed if you buy this TV - G. Dixon -
I purchased my second one of these units from Amazon less than a month ago. The picture quality is excellent! This TV was rated 3rd in the top 3 in this class by Consumer Reports Magazine not too long ago. The two higher rated brands were both hundreds of dollars more expensive . I have seen their picture quality on display in electronic stores and I personally didn't think they were that much better to be worth the extra cash.I can't imagine a similar LCD TV producing a high definition picture that could be noticably superior than the one this model produces. I found the input connectors quite sufficient for my needs. In my living room I have this unit connected to a DVD Player, a Roku wifi receiver for streaming Netflix movies and a Verizon Fios High definition digital receiver. They are all using HDMI connecting wires so there is absolutly no clutter behind the TV. I have an optical cable connecting this TV to my Yamaha surround sound receiver. The TV speaker's sound is as good as you can expect from a flat screen because the speakers in all these models have to be small to keep the TV's dimemsions as narrow as possible. If you are not happy with the level of audio quality from the TV speakers you probably are the type of person who is going to hook this TV up to a surround AV receiver so this will not be an issue that is a deal breaker.
For it's price there is nothing better....period.
Excellent TV - R. White - Greenbelt, MD
This is my 2nd Panasonic Viera LCD TV. I recently bought the 50" Viera LCD for my living room about 6 months ago and must say I am very impressed by the quality. I decided to get this 32" for my bedroom and it was a no-brainer considering I have no problems with the 50" in my living room. The quality is top notch and very easy set-up. The HD picture is incredibly crisp and clear with no problems whatsoever. If you are shopping around, I dont know if you can find one as good as this one, in my opinion. I never had a plasma type TV but I cant imagine the quality of those would be any better then this Panasonic LCD.
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