Panasonic TC-17LA1 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV

by Panasonic

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• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 16.7 x 16.4 inches ; 11.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00008RUXO
• Item model number: TC-17LA1
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #360,742 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for bedrooms, offices, or dorm rooms, Panasonic's compact, 17-inch TC-17LA1 LCD TV brings superb picture quality to places where one could not normally fit a high-resolution TV. At just 2.5 inches deep, the TC-17LA1 is easy to carry and position. Optimized for both television viewing and media playback, the TC-17LA1 has a standard 4:3 aspect ratio and features a slim, lightweight cabinet, a 181-channel NTSC tuner, high brightness, and a 500:1 contrast ratio for exceptional picture clarity. It displays enhanced-definition TV (EDTV) programming in the 480p signal format (ATSC DTV receiver not included) and will also display 480p signals from a progressive-scan DVD player at full resolution. A built-in progressive-scan up converter enhances standard NTSC signals, resulting in remarkably sharp and detailed 480p pictures with no visible scan lines. The unit also features stereo speakers and simulated surround sound.

A 3D Y/C digital comb filter digitally separates the color information from the black and white portions of the signal, eliminating dot crawl and so-called hanging dots. For film-based video sources, this model includes Panasonic's Progressive Cinema Scan (3:2 pulldown), which compensates for motion artifacts that sometimes result from the telecine process that converts film's 24 frames per second to an NTSC-friendly 60 fps. You'll enjoy smooth-flowing images with a level of detail approaching that of the original film print.

Other enhancements include LCD AI (Artificial Intelligence), which continuously monitors signal conditions to maintain high picture contrast; Active Light Circuitry, which detects the brightness of the input signal and adjusts the backlight accordingly; and Active System Control, which dynamically adjusts the video signal according to image contrast. Together with Active Light Circuitry, this technology adds brilliance to bright scenes and brings more depth to dark ones.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent LCD TV for anywhere with limited space., January 2, 2004

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Roger J. Buffington (Huntington Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Panasonic TC-17LA1 17-Inch LCD Flat-Panel TV (Electronics)

This is a great little TV that seems to do everything well. The picture is pretty darned good as LCDs go--it is very brilliant and crisp, although in common with all LCD screens that I've seen it sometimes is less-than-perfect for dark scenes. The built-in speakers are mostly OK, although you in my opinion the set benefits significantly if you use bigger outboard speakers.

This is a great choice for limited space applications. I installed mine in my boat, and I love it! The kids love it! We use ours mainly to watch DVDs, and it is great for this. Panasonic quality is a joy to behold, and this TV hits the mark. Recommended.

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