Panasonic CT-27HL15 27" HD-Ready Flat Screen TV

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 95 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B0009JFFKM
• Item model number: CT-27HL15
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #292,195 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy high-definition TV without breaking the bank with the 27-inch Panasonic CT-27HL15 flat-screen CRT television, which has a standard 4:3 screen aspect ratio. Simply connect an HDTV tuner or cable box and experience high definition broadcasts with amazing color and detail (it includes an NTSC, standard 181-channel tuner). It's compatible with both 1080i and 480p signals, and your DVDs will look incredible when played back from a progressive scan DVD player at 480p. Panasonic's Precision Picture Processing (P3) technology provides enhanced video processing by improving signal-to-noise ratio to reduce block noise, sharpness (and avoiding any halo effect), and contrast at high picture levels.

The video picture memory feature lets you select from three different default picture settings--Standard, Cinema, or Vivid--and save the best setting for each input individually. With the motion adaptive 3D Y/C digital comb filter (which separates the color signals to minimize dot crawl and blurred edges), you'll see sharp, focused images regardless of their source. Other features include 3:2 pulldown progressive cinema scan, which doubles the lines of resolution and motion compensation, digital velocity scan modulation, and a progressive scan doubler (for enhance picture from non-HD sources).

This TV features two built-in, 10-watt speakers and stereo output for connection to a home theater audio system. The Artificial Intelligence Sound feature controls the sound level to prevent wide variations in volume among different TV channels and types of programming. It features the following video and audio connections:

• Composite AV In (RCA): 4 (3 rear, 1 front)
• S-Video In: 2 (1 front)
• Component Video In: 2
• RF In: 1
• HDMI In: 1

The HDMI connection offers exceptional video and audio quality with a single quick-disconnect connector. It supports multi-channel 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. The video portion of HDMI is also backwards-compatible with DVI-HDCP devices using a special cable adapter.

What's in the Box
CT-26WX15 TV, remote control, batteries, printed instructions

Product Description

Precision Picture Processing (P3) Technology Image Quality places new demands on TV video processing circuits to enable display of high definition images. P3 technology improves the picture by improving signal-to-noise ratio, improving sharpness without the halo effect, and improving contrast at high picture levels. A Single Cable Carries High-Quality Digital Audio and Video. The new HDMI standard connector on this TV accepts high-quality digital video and audio via the same thin cable, allowing one cable from the source to the TV. A progressive scan display shows each film frame as one solid frame, helping to create a stable, solid image free of interlaced artifacts. Different sources can sometimes look different depending on broadcast quality and the connection used. The video picture memory feature lets you select from three different default picture settings Standard, Cinema, or Vivid and save the best setting for each input individually. Component Video Inputs delivers outstanding resolution and color accuracy of video images from a variety of sources. Digital Velocity Modulated Scan Progressive Cinema Scan, 3/2 Pulldown Progressive Scan Doubler Video Noise Reduction Wideband Video Amplifier BBE High Definition Sound 2 Speakers - 10 Watts Per Channel (10% THD) Stereo & SAP with dbx NR Surround Sound A/V Input Jacks - 3 Rear, 1 Front S-Video Inputs - 2 Rear, 1 Front 2 Component Video Inputs Fixed & Variable Audio Output A/V Program Out Jacks 1 UHF & VHF Inputs HDMI-HDCP Input Auto Power On Auto Programmable Scan Menu Language - English, Spanish & French 181 Channel NTSC Tuner V-Chip Program Lockout Energy Star Compliance 3D Noise Reduction Gradation Compensation Color Temperature Control - Adjust the white balance towards either blue (colder) or red (warmer). Approx. Unit Dimensions - Width 29.1 x Height 22.6 x Depth 19.5 inches Approx. Unit Weight - 8

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid HDTV Panasonic CT-27HL15 27, August 18, 2005

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Robert Rothermel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic CT-27HL15 27" HD-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

Awesome HDTV without LCD which is why I rate this a 5 Star. My computer monitor is a LCD and depending on angle looks foggy not like this regular screen HDTV clarity is present at all angles this is one fine setup with plenty of output jacks for all components especially X-Box and SP2. Menu screens are easy to set with many options are a pro only con set is on the heavy side but qualtity picture makes up for the size and weight of the tv. Have not experienced HD channel or movie yet but have it hooked up to a digital box and with this kind of vivid clear picture now I'm sure the HD experience will knock my socks off can't wait ...5***** All the way

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Horrid in Every Way, January 30, 2006

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TJU (Rural Arizona) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic CT-27HL15 27" HD-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

Let me begin by saying I should have heeded the previous reviews. It was a huge mistake on my part. Unfortunataely, I let my desire for a 27 inch high def television that would fit in my existing cabinet cloud my judgement. I have learned my lesson now. I will never again buy an item from Amazon that I cannot return.

My first complaint is that the dimmensions listed in the product descriptions are simply untrue. The item is wider than stated. This means that I now am the not-so-proud owner of a television that does not fit in my cabinet. Due to Amazon's policy of no returns on this item I have no option but to accept it in spite of the false discription.

If that was not bad enough, the television itself is broken. It shuts itself off after less than sixty seconds. I tried all of the "trouble shooting" nonsense without success. I strongly suspect that I was sold a reconditioned television.

I, of course, tried to contact the only licenced repair shop in under a three hour drive. Because of my extremely remote location, they refuse to come and service the television. This is flatly against the stated "in home service" policy as stated by Panasonic. The shop is willing to sever their contract with Panasonic rather than make the (no doubt) unprofitable trip out to my home. Tomorrow my toddler and I will try and bring the television into the shop and make it back home before my older children are released from school. We will have to repeat the process in reverse on a later date. I could just scream.

Please, do not buy anything from Amazon that you cannot return after delivery. I have been lied to in the product description, sold a non-functioning television, and faced absolutely no support in trying to have the situation remedied.

Stick to books and music.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars wrong dimensions, March 5, 2006

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This review is from: Panasonic CT-27HL15 27" HD-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

The dimension of width for this TV as stated on the Panasonic website obtained through Amazon.com was not correct. It stated a width of 29.1 inches, actually it is 31 inches. I feel that this is more than a typo. I have a piece of furniture that the TV slides into; the dimensions of the TV have to be the same size or smaller. It was after the TV was delivered and signed for that I noticed a warning on the TV box that said the buyer must inspect the contents before signing, otherwise, once signed, it can't be returned. How do you do this? It takes at least 10 minutes to open the box, with all the metal straps? I guess you're suppose to keep the mover there while you plug in the TV and go through all the menu driven configurations? I went to department stores with a tape measure inspecting other TV models. I found that a 27 inch TV was too big for my furniture. So I was very pleased when I found on the website that his model had the right dimensions. (The stores did not carry this specific model, however). Now I'm stuck with a large TV and a piece of furniture with a big hole in it.