Panasonic CT-34WX15 34" TheaterWide HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV

by Panasonic

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• 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: B0009JFFGG
• Item model number: CT-34WX15
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #333,704 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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Bring home high-definition TV without breaking the bank with the 34-inch Panasonic CT-34WX15 flat-screen CRT television. 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.

This 16:9 widescreen TV features a width-to-height ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. View HDTV broadcasts and widescreen DVDs the way they were meant to be seen. 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: 3 (2 rear, 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-34WX15 TV, remote control, batteries, printed instructions

Product Description

Pansonic's CT34WX15 Diagonal Tau Series PureFlat HDTV Monitor gives you a cinema-style viewing experience at home. This widescreen TV features a width-to-height ratio similar to movie theater screens, providing a theater-like experience at home. View HDTV broadcasts and widescreen DVDs the way they were meant to be seen. The Precision Picture Processing (P3) technology provides outstanding image quality with better pixe processing and noise reduction, for a sharper digital image with no blocks or interlacing lines. A progressive scan display shows each film frame as one solid frame, helping to create a stable, solid image free of interlaced artifacts. The V-Chip technology allows parents to black out shows with objectionable content. 3/2 Pulldown Progressive Scan Wideband Video Amplifier 181 Channel NTSC Tuner Horizontal/Vertical Edge Correction Component Video inputs retain color accuracy by keeping Y/Pr/Pb images intact during transmission HDMI-HDCP offers exceptional HD video and multi-channel audio, through a single cable adapter Auto Programmable Scan tunes in all available channels & adds or deletes them according to your choice Universal Remote Control Dimensions(HxWxD) - 24.7 x 39.4 x 23.7 Weight - 160 lbs.

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big bang for the buck, May 12, 2005

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C. Johnson (Nashville) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic CT-34WX15 34" TheaterWide HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

Here's my setup at home:

DirecTV HD/TiVo
Sony Progressive Scan DVD player
Xbox/Gamecube/PS2
Sony DTS 5.1 receiver (4 years old)
Polk Audio surround sound speaker system including sub

While not the most braggable setup on the planet, it really does hold its own. Anyways I was finally ready to move into HD territory. I had been researching the issue for quite some time and decided that tube TVs still consistently deliver some of the best picture quality. I was really wanting the Sony 34XBR960 which is essentially their most advanced tube TV to date. I went to Circuit City and compared the Sony side by side with this Panasonic. In terms of picture quality they were the exact same but the Panasonic was about $1,000 cheaper. This was a no brainer. The main difference was that the Sony utilized their memory stick technology and the Sony also had a built HD decoder or ATSC. My TiVo box already handled that for me so I didn't need to shell out the extra dough.

Directv users take note that most subscribers cannot get their local channels in HD. I had to buy a Terk model off the air antenna that picks up local broadcasts in HD (I have no idea how it works but it is the most wonderful thing I have ever seen). I'm not a fan but I watched Nascar for over an hour last week b/c it was so beautiful and the surround sound was awesome!!!

For the money you cannot beat this wonderful TV!!! My next purchase will be the matching S97S Panasonic DVD player. It utilizes HDMI technology that upconverts all signals to 1080i. Can't wait!!!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really nice! BIG bang for the buck., September 16, 2005

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J. O'Brien "Jim O." (Atlanta Area, GA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic CT-34WX15 34" TheaterWide HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

I was originally considering the Sony 30" widescreen CRT and then decided that I needed (read: wanted) a bigger picture which opened my options to both the Sony and Panasonic 34."

Upon comparing the 2 sets side-by-side in the store, both the Sony and Panasonic seemed to have the same picture quality with HD and digital signals. It could be said maybe just MAYBE that the Sony had a tiny bit crispy picture in HD but after standing there a few more minutes, I could say that the Panasonics is just as good.

However, upon switching to a channel that was analog cable, it became clear that the Panasonic was definitely the winner. The Sony's picture was VERY grainy in comparision to the Panasonic's. This, in my mind, made the Panasonic the winner with overall picture quality.

The main short-coming I observed first-hand with the Panasonic was that its sound level or quality was not that of the Sony's. The volume the Sony was capable of putting out was way above that of the Panasonic's when comparing them inthe store. However, to me, overall picture quality was the main concern since I run the sound through my stereo receiver when I watch DVDs, so this wasn't going to be a major issue anyway.

After I got home and set the Panasonic up, the volume turned outto be more than adequate for the area I set it up in.

The pricing for the Panasonic is a little less than the Sony. The 5 year extended service plan was also less than the Sony. When I asked why this was, I was told that the parts prices for the Sonys were considerably more. The sales price and the extended service pricing made the Panasonic a clear choice.

The 30" Sony widescreen CRT received top billings in Consumer Reports. However, I've never been a huge fan of Sony, so I was happy I was able to take home a Panasonic.

CRTs still provide the best long-term service. I think I will be happy with this purchase for many years to come. So far the set operates perfectly and gives a great picture.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Sore, But Happy., November 14, 2005

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Tim Robbins (Middletown, CT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic CT-34WX15 34" TheaterWide HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

This is my first HDTV. I also bought the Sony DVP-NS70 1080i DVD Player with HDMI out and an HDMI cable to connect the two. Plus an Optical Audio cable to connect the DVD player to my receiver.

I can't be happier with the setup. DVDs look great. The picture is great. I'm not a videophile. I wanted a nice setup without spending a fortune and that's just what I got.

Why am I sore? 160 Lbs, three flights of stairs. My wife and I nearly killed ourselves getting the box up. It was a dangerous and clumsy procedure. Luckily, the only real damage is the soreness we both feel two days later.

Really, please account for how you're going to get it from outside to the living room. This would be a good time to buy pizza for your friends, haul it in and have a little party.