Panasonic CT34WX52 34" 16:9 HD-Ready Pure Flat Screen TV

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23 x 34.4 x 25.1 inches ; 174 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 196 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: B00006ANXH
• Item model number: CT-34WX52
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #430,037 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Get ready for the transition to a high-definition world with Panasonic's CT34WX52 34-inch HDTV-ready set that offers a bright, pinpoint-sharp picture and wide viewing range. The CT34WX52 features a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio, a motion-adaptive 3D Y/C digital comb filter, color temperature control, artificial intelligence sound leveling control, and a good range of connection options for DVD players, VCRs, and game consoles.

The motion-adaptive 3D Y/C digital comb filter displays bright colors and action scenes with incredible clarity by minimizing the "color rainbow effect" in closely spaced patterns, compensating for the motion that occurs between fields. Included 10-bit, 60 MHz analog-to-digital image processing boosts conventional grayscale from 256 to 1024, delivering four times as many shades of black and white.

Two-tuner picture-in-picture with split-screen display lets you view two programs at once by dividing the screen in half down the middle. Each program is shown at full height, with one program on the left side and the other on the right. High-quality, 8-bit P-I-P image processing provides 256 levels of gray from black to white in the inset picture for finer image detail.

Progressive Cinema Scan (3:2 pulldown) provides faithful reproduction of film-based materials. DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24-frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; Progressive Cinema Scan digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

This set has a built-in 181-channel tuner, though you'll need an optional HDTV tuner to receive high-definition broadcasts. It has two 15-watt stereo speakers that can produce virtual surround sound. The artificial intelligence sound Control automatically adjusts the volume level on your TV to prevent wide variations in sound between different TV stations and types of programming.

The CT34WX52 has 4 composite A/V input (1 front), 3 S-video inputs (1 front), 2 component-video inputs, fixed/variable audio output, and a headphone jack. The lighted-disc universal remote can also operate most VCRs, cable boxes, and DVD players. Plus, illuminated buttons make it easy to use in darkened rooms.

What's in the Box
CT34WX52 34-inch TV, remote control, 2 AA batteries, and printed operating instructions.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Window into HDTV, April 17, 2003

By 

Roy Chan (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic CT34WX52 34" 16:9 HD-Ready Pure Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

Pros: Cinema Scan with 3:2 pull-down; 34-inch, 16:9 Tau PureFlat picture tube; 1080i HDTV-compatible; progressive-scan doubler to 480p; 3D-YC comb filter; two-tuner picture-in-picture.

Cons: Inaccurate factory setup; color decoder overemphasizes reds.

Summary: I like this HDTV. What more can I say. It comes in a big (and I do mean a BIG) box. After taking about a half hour to remove the CRT from its confines, I placed it in my armoire. So, why did I purchase this TV over a Sony? Well, the primary reason was its size. The Pany fit nicely in my armoire, whereas the Sony was roughly two inches too big. This is because Sony has decided (for whatever reason) to put its speakers on the sides rather than on the top or the bottom of the unit. Well, they lost my sale. Also (and this is not a reason), the Pany was seveal hundred dollars less than the Sony. Now, back to the CT-34WX52...After placing the unit in the cabinet and hooking it up to a Zenith HDV420 OTA tuner, I saw my first HD pictures. WOW! Even my wife who really could care less about the clarity of television pictures was awed. The set up was simple and easy. The results were nothing short of spectacular. Much has been written about the need to calibrate this unit. I agree, the television needs to be calibrated, yet you can still get a wonderful and seemingly accurate view by simply adjusting the colors and tints in set up. I do have a few minor gripes. First, the sleeper setting is only for 90 minutes. I think it should be longer. Secondly, the remote control is unable to learn other IR codes. This is unfortunate, because the Pany remote is ergonomically pleasant and otherwise very functional. Thirdly, the outstanding issue of a lack of a DVI input is a concern. Notwithstanding, I am confident that somebody will figure out how to make a buck in the future by creating a converter that will allow the use of HD-DVDs yet at the same time protecting those all important copyrights. So, this issue is not going to cause me any lost sleep. Lastly, well...in my opinion, that's it. There aren't any other downsides. I really like this TV.It's a winner.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Good luck!, June 17, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Panasonic CT34WX52 34" 16:9 HD-Ready Pure Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

This was a great TV for the first six days I owned it. Then, on the seventh day, it rested...or rather, it died, apparently from a rather serious power supply problem. My dealer (not Amazon) tossed this hot potato into Panasonic's lap, and dealing with a manufacturer like that can sometimes be like trying to flatten the Rocky Mountains with a tablespoon. I am proud to say I now own the world's most expensive paperweight, as I watch my nine year old, twenty seven inch JVC, and the Panasonic takes up space on the spare bedroom floor, gathering dust, and waiting for a resolution which may or may never come. No matter how good the performance of this unit may be (when it works) remember, customer service is far more important.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing HDTV, October 12, 2003

By 

D. Fisher "truth seeker" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic CT34WX52 34" 16:9 HD-Ready Pure Flat Screen TV (Electronics)

I bought this set, had it delivered, watched the High Definition broadcasts in amazement. I then thought that I didn't need to spend so much money on just a tv and returned it and had a Sony 32" HDTV delivered. Let me tell you...no comparison. I called the store (who at this point thinks I've lost my mind) and asked them to bring the Panasonic back. The clarity of picture is due to the high resolution screen which isn't found on any other brand and only on the two tube-type widescreen HD televisions from Panasonic. Another plus is the two tuner input capability (not available on any Sony...which renders PIP inoperable when using a cable box) that allows me to use my Picture in Picture while running my hi def cable box. I currently have 9 high def channels and all are beautiful on this television although, as another reviewer mentioned, the darks...particularly on CBS...are very dark and I can't seem to fix that issue. But when a high def broadcast comes on that has been filmed with a high def camera, you would swear that you were there. Most people who have been in the house when the tv is on literally sit and stare. I can't tell you how many times that I have found the plumber/handyman/kitchen contractor just standing in my living room mesmerized by the picture. I have it hooked to a home theater system and a Panasonic DVD player. However, the set has pretty good speakers without having to use the home theater. But the 5.1 sound capabilities with HD broadcast are really good. The only cons have been that I don't think that the remote has the functionality that it should have. It was unable to learn the codes for some of my equipment. I haven't had the power problems that two of the reviewers have had so that's a plus.

So, if you want mind blowing picture clarity for high def broadcast, get this tv. You won't be disappointed. Just be warned...you may never watch tv alone again with this set in your house...the company just won't leave!