Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Reviews
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Features and Technical Details
- 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
Technical Details
- Model Type: LCD
- VIDEO:
- Screen Size: 32" Class (31.5" diagonal)
- Display Resolution: 1080p
- Contrast Ratio: Up to 15,000:1
- Response Time: 8 msec
- Viewing Angle: 178 degrees
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Native Resolution (Number of Pixels): 2,073,600 (1,920 x 1,080)
- 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 AND 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: 123 W
- Standby Power Consumption: 0.2 W
- On Mode Average Power Consumption: 88 W
- Energy Star: Yes
- Receiving System: ATSC/QAM/NTSC
- Swivel Angle: No
- Tilt Angle: No
- VESA Compatible: Yes
- Optional Wall-mounting Bracket: TY-WK32LR2W
- Dimensions (H x W x D) with Stand: 21.7 x 31.5 x 8.6 inches
- Dimensions (H x W x D) without Stand: 20.2 x 31.5 x 3.7 inches
- Weight (lbs.) w/Stand: 29.3 lbs
- Carton Dimensions: 25.8 x 41.1 x 9.0 inches
- HDTV Display Capability (1080p, 1080i, 720p): Yes
- EDTV Display Capability (480p): Yes
- Gross Weight [lbs (kg)]: 37.5 lbs. (17.0 kg)
- 120 Hz Motion Picture Pro 3: No
- Universal Dock for iPod: No
Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-L32S1 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Description
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.
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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 |
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
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.
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OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player with SACD, DVD-Audio, and VRS Technology Reviews
OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player with SACD, DVD-Audio, and VRS Technology Features and Technical Details
- Universal Blu-ray disc player providing playback for a myriad of video formats
- Supports Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio, DVDs, and CDs
- Two USB ports allow for playback of media stored on a flash drive
- Uses award-winning video processing chip for a clear, true picture
- Device measures 17.0 x 3.0 x 13.25 inches (WxHxD)
Technical Details
- Model Number: BDP-83
- Media type: BD-Video, DVD-Video, AVCHD, DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, Kodak Picture CD, CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R DL, DVD-R DL, BD-R/RE
- BD profile: BD-ROM Version 2 Profile 2 (compatible with Profile 1 Version 1.0 and 1.1)
- Internal storage: 1 GB
- Output resolution: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Analog audio output: 7.1ch or 5.1ch, stereo
- Digital audio output: Coaxial, Optical
- HDMI audio output: Stereo, up to 7.1ch high-resolution PCM, up to 5.1ch DSD, bitstream or LPCM conversion of Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, and DTS-HD Master Audio
- Analog video output: Composite, Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr, 480i/480p, 720p/1080i available for non-restricted content only)
- Digital video output: HDMI with HDCP (NTSC: 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p/1080p24, PAL: 576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p/1080p24)
- Other output port: 1 x Ethernet port (RJ-45), 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x RS-232C port (optional), 1 x IR control port
- Composite video amplitude: 1.0Vp-p (75O)
- Component video: Y: 1.0Vp-p (75O), Pb/Pr: 0.7Vp-p (75O)
- Audio frequency: 20 to 20,000 Hz (+/-0.4 dB)
- Audio signal-to-noise ratio: Greater than 110 dB (A-weighted)
- Audio total harmonic distortion: Less than 0.002 percent (1 kHz at 0 dBFS)
- Power requirement: 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz AC
- Power consumption: 35 W (0.5 W standby)
- Operating temperature: 41 to 95 degrees F / 5 to 35 degrees C
- Operating humidity: 15 to 75 percent, no condensation
- Dimensions: 16.875 x 3.0 x 13.25 inches / 430 x 77 x 336 millimeters (W x H x D)
- Weight: 11.2 pounds / 5.1 kilograms
OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player with SACD, DVD-Audio, and VRS Technology Description
From the Manufacturer (June 29, 2009)The OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player with SACD and DVD-Audio combines several audio- and video-disc playing functions into one convenient system. This universal Blu-ray player operates not only Blu-ray, but also SACD, DVD-Audio, DVDs, and CDs. So you can put in any disc, sit back, and enjoy--all without the clutter of multiple players, remotes, and wires.
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Instead of using separate players for your Blu-ray discs, DVDs, CDs, SACDs, and DVD-Audio discs, use the OPPO BDP-83 player to do the job in a single, handsome package. If you have videos, music, or photos on your computer, you can burn them to a CD or copy them to a USB flash drive, and the BDP-83 will play them without a hitch. With a sleek, black design that features a brushed aluminum front, the OPPO BDP-83 will fit your home decor. And by replacing a myriad of other players, the OPPO BDP83 will save you space and will reduce clutter and cables.
Latest Blu-ray Specs for Outstanding Video Quality
The OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player incorporates an award-winning processing chip by Anchor Bay that provides outstanding picture quality that is clean and true to life. The player provides full 1080p HD output, and can also provide output at 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i. It also supports Blu-ray discs that are recorded at 24 frames per second, so you can have a cinema-like experience anytime you want it.
The BDP-83 supports Blu-ray Profile 2.0, which means that it has special hardware, such as an audio/video decoder and one gigabyte of internal storage. This allows it to support BD-Live features such as Internet chats, scheduled chats with the director, Internet games, and more. Please note that BD-Live requires an Internet connection to work.
Up-converts DVDs for a Clearer Picture; Converts Between PAL and NTSC
The same Anchor Bay chip that provides the Blu-ray processing also provides up-converting of standard-definition DVDs. By de-interlacing and scaling, the chip will make your DVDs look great on your HDTV, giving your DVD library new life.
The BDP-83 supports both NTSC and PAL systems, providing disc playback and video output. It also allows you to watch the content of one system in the output of the other; for example, you can watch a PAL movie on an NTSC TV (please note that this is subject to DVD and BD region restrictions).
 Award-winning VRS technology by Anchor Bay delivers outstanding picture quality. View logic board. |
It isn't just the BDP-83's visual quality that will thrill you; you'll also love the sound the BDP-83 creates. With support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, you'll experience loss-free sound that is studio-master quality. The player supports bit-stream output via HDMI 1.3, and it can decode TrueHD or DTS-HD audio into LPCM and yield sound via HDMI or 7.1-channel analog outputs.
Support for Audio-Only Formats Will Thrill Sound LoversSound lovers will be elated by the BDP-83, thanks to its support for both DVD-Audio and SACD, two audio-only formats that provide stereo and multi-channel audio. These formats provide sound quality that is far superior to that of CDs, and they have greater sound depth and higher sound resolution. And with a dedicated two-channel analog audio output with optimized DACs and output driving stage, sound lovers will be sure they're getting the best audio they can.
Multiple Connections to Work With Your Home Theater
The BDP-83 has plenty of connections to interface with your home theater system. On the front of the player, there is a USB port that lets you quickly connect a flash drive to view movies, music, or photos. On the rear, there is another USB port, along with connections for HDMI, component video, composite video, 7.1 analog audio, analog stereo output, and optical and coaxial digital audio. Whether you have a state-of-the-art home theater system or one with legacy connections, the BDP-83 won't have any problems interfacing with your equipment. There is also an Ethernet jack for use with BD-Live, as well as a hardwired IR in-and-out jack.
Backlit Remote Control and Universal Power Supply
With clear labeling and an ergonomic layout, the included remote makes playback of all your audio and video discs easy. And because the remote control has a back light, you'll have no problems when using it in your dark home theater.
The BDP-83 has a universal power supply, making it compatible with the AC power of every region, so you won't have to worry about damaging your player with incorrect voltage.
The OPPO BDP-83 Blu-ray Disc Player measures 17.0 x 3.0 x 13.25 inches (WxHxD).
