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

by Panasonic

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• Product Dimensions: 22.2 x 35.4 x 22.4 inches ; 139.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 160 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: B0002472BE
• Item model number: CT-30WX54
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #261,485 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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 CT-30WX54 - At last, High Definition display quality has dropped within the tiptoe reach of the Rest of Us! This 30-inch diagonal PureFlat CRT monitor displays amazingly vivid, bright DVD and DTV / HDTV source material in widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, without intrusive black letterbox strips. Wideband Video Amplifier Color Temperature Control Color Transient Improvement Invar Mask Horizontal / Vertical Edge Correction Artificial Intelligence Sound 15W Stereo Power to 4 Integrated Speakers Front Inputs - 1 Composite, 1 S-Video Rear Inputs - 3 Composite, 2 S-Video, 2 Component Headphone Jack Fixed / Variable Audio Output A/V Program Out Dimensions - 22.8H x 35.4W x 21.1D Weight - 126 Pounds

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic HDTV, October 28, 2004

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M. Bohle "Elusive Dog" (Baltimore, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic CT-30WX54 30" Widescreen Pure Flat HDTV-Ready TV (Electronics)

The old 27" Hitachi stated to fade. We purchased a Phillips first but took it back due to a wavy screen. The choice was the Panasonic or Sony, the Panasonic had PIP. Once you have the digital cable, with HD set-up, the picture is amazing! Movies from our Sony Multi Scan DVD player are top notch as well. Even regular TV does not look bad on this set. For the cost involved this set offers a lot of features and was easy to set-up with the on screen displays. Highly recommended.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best TV for the price, January 13, 2005

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Colin Sjostedt "Mixologist" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic CT-30WX54 30" Widescreen Pure Flat HDTV-Ready TV (Electronics)

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.

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First HDTV purchase..., August 16, 2004

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V. Mangrulkar (long island, ny) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic CT-30WX54 30" Widescreen Pure Flat HDTV-Ready TV (Electronics)

My first and only TV was one I bought about 7 years ago, a 19" RCA. I felt it was time for an upgrade, and gave that to my parents. Being on a budget, I only wanted to spend about 1000$ on a HD/widescreen set. I heard bad things about Samsungs, so i looked into Sony or Panasonic. I have to say, it was really a coin flip between the two units, but i finally settled on the Panasonic, because i frankly wasn't sure whether the Sony at the same price had PIP. I brought it home (it definitely weighs more than the listed 140 lbs!), bought a Monster Video 2 component cable, Panasonic 600 watt home theater system. The setup is great. I watch Black Hawk Dawn on it and it looks and sounds amazing. I highly recommend this TV!