Panasonic CT-34WX54 34" TheaterWide HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV

by Panasonic

Product Details

Product Manual [3.63mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 23.7 x 39.4 x 24.7 inches ; 160.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 181 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: B000278KJO
• Item model number: CT-34WX54
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #256,791 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Enjoy all that high-definition television has to offer with Panasonic's CT-34WX54 34-inch TheaterWide HD-ready TV. The CT-27HL14 comes packed with features, including a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, to create the ultimate home entertainment experience. The 3-line digital comb filter separates color from black-and-white accurately in a television signal. As a result, it improves overall color sensitivity and image clarity. In order to enjoy high-definition TV you must connect the TV to a DTV set-top box and a DTV signal must be present in your area.

Parental control give parents ultimate control over what their children are watching. You can lock out up to 4 channels, or choose to lock all channels with other selectable options. A 4-digit code needs to be entered to deactivate the lock. Parents can also prevent the use of video games or other video sources from being displayed. Other handy features include picture-in-picture (PIP) with a split-screen display, a sleep timer, multilingual menus, closed captioning, and the TV comes with Panasonic's Director lighted home theater remote with joystick.

Enjoy virtual surround sound without the elaborate home theater system. With only two speakers it can simulate cinema-like sound when playing any Dolby Digital DVD or Video DC. BBE high-definition sound also improves dialog intelligibility, and music is converted to a more natural sound, providing for crystal clear audio.

Connect to digital sources like DVD players and satellite systems using component and S-video inputs for the best possible picture. Other available connections include one front and three rear A/V inputs, A/V program out, stereo audio out (fixed and variable), plus a headphone jack.

What's in the Box
CT-34WX54 34-inch television, remote control, 2 AA batteries, user's manual, and warranty information.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Could not be happier....!, August 3, 2004

By 

Bob Mattick "Antique Cowboy" (Stillwater, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic CT-34WX54 34" TheaterWide HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

I have had this unit for about a week now. I have nothing but great things to say as the picture is fantastic. The sound is so good that I have to get new rear speakers to handle the added sound. Still getting all my other accessories, DVD, DVD recorder, VCR, CD player, CD recorder installed correctly so they can be handled by the units remote. Should be something else. HD is the coming trend...keep it coming.

I have one small complaint though in that when delivery was made, they only sent the driver out with the unit, and it was quite a struggle for him to get the unit out and off of the truck. We had to enlist the help of another male to get delivery, unpacking and finally placement of the unit. The delivery papers distinctly state

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crystal Clear Image, July 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic CT-34WX54 34" TheaterWide HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

I've been working for a major electronics retailer for the past 4 years and this is definately the best image for this price that I've seen. So great that I had to get one! The built in NTSC tuner is pretty strong too. Much better than the Sony that I had before this. Only thing that would make it better would be a built in ATSC tuner.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jaw dropping..., October 3, 2004

By 

Michael T. Urbanek - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic CT-34WX54 34" TheaterWide HDTV-Ready Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

My wife and I have been looking for a HD television for about 6 months now. We originally started looking at rear projection televisions, but quickly found that the total area they consumed would be too much for our living room. We took a breather for a couple of months, and began looking at tube HD televisions. After reading several reviews of the CT 30WX54 (the 30" cousin) we decided to check it out. Our local Circuit City had the CT 30WX54 and the CT 34WX54 side-by-side, and we went with the 34". The picture is beautiful, DVDs look great, television is awesome and XBox is cooler than ever.

If this is your first HD TV, you'll need to pick up a few extras, component cables for your DVD player, the Monster component kit for XBox, and a new stand, because, man, this is one heavy TV!

Compared to other models by Sony and Samsung in the same size range, the Panasonic really comes out on top between quality and price.

A couple of side notes:
* There are only two component ports on the back, you'll probably need to pick up a DVI-HDMI cable to hook up your cable/satellite box if you are using them up.
* HEAVY HEAVY HEAVY, make sure you get a friend to help you move it in. This is NOT a one person job.
* It's a lot bigger than it looks at the store. Remember the showroom is huge, chances are yur living room is not.