Panasonic VIERA TC-L32DT30 32-Inch 1080p 3D LED HDTV

by Panasonic

Product Features

• Full HD 3D (1 Pair of Glasses Included)
• Flush Design
• VIERA Connect
• 240Hz with Motion Picture Pro 5

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Product Description

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3D Technology Checklist

This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires:

	A Display First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession.
	A Source Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system.
	3D Content 3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game.
	3D Glasses For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands.
	HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality.
If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D.

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Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.

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(March 2011)

Original Panasonic Features

VIERA Image Viewer

Equipped with an SD card slot, VIERA makes it easy to view full-HD photos and motion images that you shot yourself. Simply insert the SD memory card into the slot, and you're ready to view your photos and full-HD videos on the big screen. You can make your slide shows even more impressive by adding background music and attractive frames. With VIERA's big screen and superb image quality, family and friends will love sharing your memories.

VIERA Link

Games are much more fun when there's no lag in operation. VIERA automatically chooses settings that provide the optimal image, so you get super-fast response and no delays. Even dark scenes with delicately rendered details are beautiful and easy to see.

VIERA Tools

The VIERA Tools user interface makes it easy to access and understand key functions. Simply press a function button, and an explanation appears on the screen. Keep the button pressed to activate the function immediately.

IPS Alpha LED LCD Technology

The IPS Alpha panel, which is known for its wide viewing angle and excellent light transmittance, is now further enhanced with a bright, energy-saving LED backlight. Images do not fade when viewed from an angle, and contrast is higher than in previous IPS Alpha models in spite of using less power. The IPS Alpha LED LCD TV offers superb color rendering and also contributes to the display's slim design.

LED Backlight

This system places LED backlights on the top and bottom of the panel, and sends the light toward the center of the screen. Using light guides and diffusers, it distributes the light over the entire panel to provide backlighting. There is no need to cover the entire rear surface with LEDs, so the panel module is thinner and a great deal of energy is saved.

Dynamic Contrast

By combining the highly light-transmissive IPS Alpha Panel and high-brightness LED backlight, Panasonic have attained both high contrast and low power consumption. Also, by detecting the contrasting parts of the scene, the backlight is adjusted to maintain a brightness that is optimal for each area. Deep blacks are reproduced with no fading. The contrast between the brilliance of diamond-like stars and the deep black of the night sky produces a sharp, crisp image.

Wide Viewing Angle

With VIERA's wide 178° viewing angle, you see clear, vibrant images from every seat in the room. The backlight features a wide transmission aperture that enhances contrast between light and dark and improves response to provide smoother motion images.

Game Mode

Games are much more fun when there's no lag in operation. VIERA automatically chooses settings that provide the optimal image, so you get super-fast response and no delays. Even dark scenes with delicately rendered details are beautiful and easy to see.

VIERA Connect

The exciting world of IPTV, centering on TV, is about to begin for the enjoyment of the entire family. Now you can enjoy intuitive remote control while relaxing on the living room sofa, with a wide variety of content at your fingertips. In the near future, TV will also be able to link with a tablet device to achieve completely new forms of entertainment that you've never before experienced.

DLNA / Wi-Fi Ready

Connect a DLNA-compatible VIERA and DLNA-compatible AV equipment to your home network, and you can watch movies, listen to music, and view photos from any room in the house. VIERA's Wi-Fi capability gives you even more layout flexibility.

VIERA Remote

VIERA remote is a TV remote controller app for select Panasonic VIERA HDTVs that uses your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad (of iOS 4.2 or later) to control TV channel selection, input selection, and volume control. Included features are gesture control, a keyboard user Interface, and a power off button. Learn more about Panasonic’s VIERA remote app.

Key Specifications

Series: DT30 Screen type: LCD Screen size: 32 inches Native resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 pixels Panel:IPS-Alpha LED LCD 1080p (WSXGA) Filter: Clear Panel HDTV display capability: 1080p, 1080i, 720p EDTV display capability: 480p Speakers: 2 full range, 20W total power,V-Audio Surround Image viewer:Yes (AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG/MP3 playback) Aspect control: 480i/p: Full, Just, 4:3, Zoom Optional wall-mounting bracket: TY-WK3L2RW Multi-lingual menu: English/Spanish/French Energy Star qualified: Yes

Connections HDMI: 4 (1 side) Component (Y, PB, PR): RCA x 1 Composite A/V: RCA x 1 PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 Digital audio output: 1 (5.1 ch) Dimensions TV with stand: 19.8" x 29.6" x 9.1" (H x W x D) 28.7 pounds TV without stand: 17.9" X 29.6" X 1.3" (H x W x D) 22.1 pounds What size TV should you get?

Panasonic 2011 LCD HDTV Comparison

Series:	DT30	D30	E30	E3	U30	U3	X30	C3	C30
Models:	32", 37"	42"	42"	32", 37", 42"	42"	32", 37"	32"	32"	19"
Panel Type	IPS Alpha LED LCD	IPS Alpha LED LCD	IPS Alpha LED LCD	IPS Alpha LED LCD	IPS LCD	IPS Alpha LCD	IPS LCD	LCD	IPS Alpha LED LCD
HD 720p	--	--	--	--	--	--
Full HD 1080p							--	--	--
3D Ready		--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Filter	Clear Panel	Clear Panel	Clear Panel	Fine Black Panel	Fine Black Panel	Fine Black Panel	Fine Black Panel	Fine Black Panel	Fine Black Panel
Moving Picture Resolution	1080 Lines	900 Lines	900 Lines	300 Lines	900 Lines	300 Lines	300 Lines	300 Lines	300 Lines
VIERA Connect			--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Easy IPTV	--	--			--	--		--	--
DLNA					--	--		--	--
Wireless LAN	Integrated	Ready	Ready	Ready	--	--	Ready	--	--
Ethernet					--	--		--	--
HDMI	4	4	4	4	3	3	3	2	1
Component (Y/Pb/Pr)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Composite A/V	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	1
Digital Audio Output	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical	Optical
PC (DSub)	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
USB 2.0 Port	3	3	2	2	--	--	1	--	--
JPEG Playback
MP3 Playback					--	--		--	--
MPEG Video Playback					--	--		--	--

What's in the Box

Panasonic DT30 series LED LCD HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), 1 pair of 3D glasses, wireless LAN adapter, operating instructions, quick start guide

Product Description

Panasonic VIERA TC-L32DT30 32-Inch 1080p 3D LED HDTV

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Pricey, but a very good 3D/HDTV September 20, 2011

By MiRSD TOP 1000 REVIEWER

Amazon Verified Purchase

I've had the Panasonic TC-L32DT30 (32" LED 3D/HDTV) for about 6 weeks now and wanted to spend some time before writing a review.

Previously I've had the Panasonic VIERA G10 Series TC-P50G10 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV and a SONY Grand Wega(TM) SXRD 50" Rear Projection TV KDS-R50XBR1. My reason for going to this TV was for a "bedroom TV" (something smaller than the 50" ones) and also one that supported 3D (for Blu-Ray and videogames).

First thing you'll probably notice (and something brought up in most online reviews) is the price. This thing is expensive at almost 1000 bucks for a 32" TV (you can get a 50" 3D plasma for less).. unfortunately Plasma's don't come in the size range I was looking for (32-37") so LED seemed to be the best option.

When buying these, I looked at multiple stores and reviews for different models/technologies as I wanted something that was near 'best in class', not something I'd regret a month after buying. Of the sets I looked at, this was the nicest looking before going into the way-more-expensive models from SONY. Unfortunately, this set was still a pretty big jump in price from the next-best ones I looked at.

Being an LED TV, it's very thin (less than an inch thick) with a stand that doesn't take up too much room. Full weight of the TV and stand is under 30 pounds and will fit nicely on any table, stand or even glass desk. The stand also allows the TV to swivel left/right easily....

The looks of the TV are good - I've seen some complaints that it doesn't have a "seemless/single-panel bevel", but I think it looks good and better than some of the options out there from other manufacturers. I will note that the gap from table/surface-level to bottom of the viewable-area is only about 4 inches of so -- this is a problem for anyone wanting to place one of those virtual surround or center channel speakers in front of it (when on a table/desk/stand) - most speakers will be too large and start to block the viewable area of the TV.

The TV is full 1080p (which is very nice to see in this size) and has a great viewing angle (178-degrees according to panasonic). This means those watching from the side will still be able to enjoy a clear picture without it washing out.

The TV does have built in speakers - Unfortunately I did not try these (I had it hooked up to a mini speaker system from day-1)

It has 4 HDMI ports (also nice to see in a TV of this size) but only 1 Component input and 1 composite (red/white/yellow) input, which seems to be too few (component inputs for videogame systems, composite for older videogames, video cameras and other electronics). It does not feature any S-Video or DVI inputs. Oddly enough, it includes 3 USB ports (which seems like too MANY) and a SD card slot.

The TV is a "smart TV" (meaning it has applications to stream video/content from the internet via VieraCast) and has either a hard-wired input (Ethernet) or wi-fi (via an included wifi adapter that plugs into one of the USB ports). These adapters are usually pretty pricey, so I have mixed feelings on it (I'm not using it, so I wonder how much it drove the price up on the TV (if any)).

The remote control is very easy to use, with clear/large keys. It also has a Light button to enable a red backlight on most of the keys. Not the nicest/fanciest looking remote, but it does what's meant for.

The TV features a "Motion Picture Pro 5" mode, which adds in extra frames to eliminate motion blurring in fast scenes. I was very excited for this feature.. until I tried it! I've never understood the "it looks too much like video, not like film" comments until I saw this in person. Everything looks too fake and almost sped-up. I was really disappointed in this, since it is a selling point, and immediately turned it off.

Being a LED, it features local-brightness, this means that rather than brightening the ENTIRE screen when something bright comes on screen, it brightens SECTIONS of the screen - this lets you keep good black-levels in dark parts of the picture while brightening up areas where something light is on screen. I found this to be very distracting at first (since you can see the "sections" that light up/darken) so any small bright spot on the screen (such as a Play/Pause logo from a DVD Player) will cause the TV to turn on a big light square in that section of the TV. Overall, trying with this option both on and off, I preferred it with it on -- you get very-good black levels throughout most of the screen, even when lighter content comes on screen. Not as good as my plasma, but still much better than LCD's/rear-projection tv's.

As a PC Monitor, it works great. I hooked mine up via HDMI as a 2nd-monitor and it looked fantastic. I would have liked to have seen a DVI input for this (it has a D-sub 15-pin input, or you can use HDMI if your computer supports it). HDMI looked great in 1920x1080 resolution.

Onto 3D Content - this is where the TV really shines. I have mine connected to a PS3 for 3D Blu-Rays, Games and 3D Photos.. this TV looks GREAT in 3D (matching the Panasonic plasmas I looked at) and far-surpassing other manufacturers' LED/LCD TV's that I sampled (although in store -- including LG and Samsung). Crosstalk was very minimal and brightness/color was good during 3D.

The TV features a 2D-3D conversion (for normal 2D content), accessed by the remote control and can play various 3D formats such as Side-by-Side (like youtube videos). The 2D->3D conversion is by no means near as good as true 3D content (from the PS3) but looks OK.

Included with the TV is 1 pair of Panasonic TY-EW3D2MU 3D Active Shutter Eyewear for Panasonic 3D HDTVs - Medium glasses and a nice case. These glasses charge via USB Mini B cables (very common amongst newer electronics). I found them to be a bit uncomfortable/small for those who wear prescription glasses, but the Xpand Universal X103 3D Glasses Compatible with Active 3D TV's, Black work as a good replacement. With this TV using Active Shutter glasses, they're a bit expensive!

HDTV content looks very good, particularly from Blu-Rays and videogames. SD Content (such as DVDs) is a bit lacking, unfortunately. I was disappointed in how they looked (can't really say "why", but they just didn't look nearly as good as on the Panasonic plasma HDTV).

I do wish I would have gotten the larger Panasonic VIERA TC-L37DT30 37-Inch 1080p 3D LED HDTV which is almost the same price.. but backordered for a few months. I'm very happy with this TV and would easily recommend it - it's definitely not perfect though (see list below to see how important the pros/cons are to you):

Neutral
= Available in 32" and 37" (good for bedrooms - plasmas start around 42")
= Uses Active Shutter glasses (more expensive than Passive, but "full" 3D resolution)
= selective-area-lighting (good for content with both light and dark levels, but distracting because of lit up "blocks")
= viewable area is somewhat low (4" or so from bottom of stand) making it hard to place a center-channel speaker in front of it.

Pros
+ Very good 3D quality
+ Very good HDTV/Blu-Ray quality
+ Light/slim/nice design
+ No burn-in (a problem with plasmas, even modern ones, especially considering how much static content is found in content like TV shows or videogames)
+ 4 HDMI inputs
+ Wired and Wifi options included
+ Vieracast included

Cons
- Very expensive for size
- Picture Pro mode is disappointing (especially when advertised as a selling point)
- No DVI or S-Video and only 1 Component / 1 Composite input
- Below average quality for Standard Definition video (DVD)

In the end, it's the best non-plasma 3D I've seen. It's expensive (and I can't help but wonder if some of the options like the wifi adapter included with it added to the price). If you want it for mostly DVD or 2D Content, I'd pass. If you want it for Blu-Ray, Games and 3D content.. it's awesome!

For me, It's a secondary TV so the lack of good SD-Content playback isn't a huge issue for me.. the 3D/Blu-Ray/Game quality more than makes up for it and the fact it works so well as a 2nd monitor make this a very good buy for me. Read more ›

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love This TV! I absolutely made the right choice! November 30, 2011

By K. Stephens

Amazon Verified Purchase

I am one of the last "hold outs" to switch from Tube TV to a flat panel television. I finally did it on a small scale starting with the bedroom TV. I did A LOT of homework on all 32" TV's before choosing. I had come to the realization that the probability of getting anything with true, last-forever, quality was non-existent. And even worse, what I found was, ALL customer service centers are lacking to a degree regarding these LED TV's when things go wrong. I could not find any brand name company that had "all good" customer reviews for response to problems. On the contrary, it appears they are quite negligent and just want you to go away. I began to think I was going to stay with my old tube set. So I approached my selection from a different angle: Which TV's have the best track record for the least amount of repairs. That answer led me to this Panasonic Viera LED/LCD. I chose this because I would take no less than 120Hz, 1080p, IPS panel, and plenty of connections for auxiliary equipment, as well as the best repair track record. The 3D or wireless LAN wasn't a requirement since 3D is still in the early stages of development.

I have been running the Panasonic TV for 4 weeks now and I can genuinely say WOW! The menu system for custom changes in color, etc., is a breeze to use. The remote has a great selection of one-touch buttons for format & color changes, etc. The only menu that is not one-touch is the INPUT system. The input button brings up a drop-down menu for input selection. As you toggle down the menu the input automatically changes and you do not have to push anymore buttons. The 3D is worthy of using too, what a surprise. The conversion of 2D to 3D is somewhat weird and does add some dimension to the picture while using the 3D glasses.... The 3D glasses are easy to work with, they are charged on any USB port (I used my laptop), and stay charged for many hours of use; they're not uncomfortable and fit right over my eyeglasses. I have not played with the wireless LAN yet as I do not have a local LAN set up. The SD card slot on the back of the TV is so convenient. Slip the SD card out of the camera and right into the TV to view pictures on a Grand scale. I was expecting to get a sound bar since all the flat panel TV's have small speakers that typically point to the back or sides. But after listening to this in the bedroom, the sound is quite adequate and does sound good. No sound bar at this time. And I must add that the viewing angle on this TV is terrific from the sides and front, nearly 180 degrees.

One thing I was really worried about when I purchased this, was the shipping. UPS is not kind to my packages and have a nasty habit of tossing them up the 3 stairs to my porch. One of the selling points on purchasing this through Amazon was that this TV was actually sold by Amazon. That means if anything was to happen in shipping or just plain not work right, Amazon would take it back and no "third party" hassles. Everything went very well and I was at the ready on the front porch when the TV arrived. No problems and the TV worked perfectly out of the box. Instructions are easy to understand and the users manual was actually included in the box along with the remote, 3D glasses, wireless LAN adapter, and stand.

I am so happy with this purchase. None of the other Brand TV's came close to this. This is a high-end TV and worth every penny. I highly recommend passing on the cheap TV's and instead, getting your bang for your buck. Read more ›

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasic TV June 7, 2011

By Patrick

I've only had the set for less than 24 hours and I'm greatly satisfied with it. The colors are very rich. The audio is decent. You have to adjust the treble and bass to get the sound to sound good. Most complaints, from reviewers complaining about the sound quality being bad, is due to the TV's default setting is flat. This set has the feature to boost the bass. Any who... The TV is connected to a TiVo Premier box. They work fantastically together. It The TV comes with WiFi ready. I haven't tried out the 3D. I have a player on order. I will update this review once I get the player.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Panasonic - Please Bring Back the 2011 Quality in your 42" and Smaller TV's July 15, 2012

By sa

Amazon Verified Purchase

This unit rocks. Unfortunately, you can't buy it any longer. I am in the market for a 42" right now and Panasonic has cheapened the lineup under 46/47". You can get a rocking set in the 47" and larger category but I cant fit it in my custom wall cavity. Don't get me wrong, every manufacturer is doing this and I don't know why. There are many rooms and situations that require a smaller TV. The specs on the 2012 sets 42" and smaller are just not good. Let's put it this way, you are better off keeping your 4 year old unit vs buying a new 42" TV today. (2012 models)

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good set - some draw backs for me January 6, 2012

By W. Basler

Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a good set and I've been very happy with the purchase. Two surprises for me. First, the viewing angle is not that great. After approximately 45 degrees the clarity of picture becomes somewhat reduced (almost "milky" in appearance). Second, Panasonic does not support connecting a computer via the HDMI ports on this model. Even though some PC cards and Mac adapters do provide direct HDMI ports, cables, or adapters Panasonic solely supports connecting a computer via the VGA adapter. I was disappointed given this is the "latest" in technology (Nov 2011). Otherwise a solid expensive performer with all the bells and whistles.