Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L32X1 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

by Panasonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.9 x 31.5 x 20.2 inches ; 28.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 37 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.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001U3YK52
• Item model number: TC-L32X1
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (83 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,310 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Manufacturer's Description (April 23, 2009)
The 32-inch Viera TC-L32X1 LCD 720p HDTV is ideal for lovers of music and videos. The iPod Entertainment Kit lets you control and play back your iPod (not included) music and videos. Also the Viera Image Viewer provides a better way to share your digital photos, just put your SD memory card into the memory card slot, and your digital photos are instantly displayed. With Viera Link, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system, and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus.

An ideal LCD flatscreen for lovers of music and videos. Click to enlarge.

The VIERA Difference
Panasonic VIERA TVs combine high picture quality, smart networking, environmental friendliness, and stylish design. The X1 LCD series features:

• 720p Resolution
• Contrast Ratio: 12,000:1
• iPod Entertainment Kit
• Intelligent Scene Controller
• VIERA Image Viewer
• VIERA Link
• PC Input
• Game Mode
• 3 HDMI Inputs (32" and 37" only)

Wide Viewing Angle
The wide 178 degree viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle. The backlight's wide transmission aperture enhances the contrast between light and dark, and improves motion-image response.

Fine Black Panel
Panel reflections have been reduced to half those of conventional panels, to sharpen images and reduce glare. This also helps to unify the panel design with that of the VIERA lineup.

Enjoy your favorite songs, movies, and photos by connecting your iPod¨ and VIERA directly.

The wide 178 degree viewing angle ensures clear images even when viewed from an angle.

With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen.

Control and Play Back Music and Videos from Your iPod
With the included iPod Entertainment Kit, a universal iPod dock provides a convenient way to enjoy music, videos and photos on your VIERA¨ HDTV. Intuitive on-screen menus make it a breeze to control the action with the TVs remote.

VIERA Image Viewer
VIERA Image Viewer makes it easy to watch full-HD images by using the SD card slot. It lets you enjoy high-resolution, full-HD photos and videos with superb image quality and vivid colors on VIERA's large screen. Simply insert an SD card into the SD card slot to show your photos and full-HD videos on the large screen!

• Shoot still and motion images with a digital camera or HD camcorder.
• Insert the SD card into VIERA's card slot
• View photos and motion images in full-HD quality on VIERA's large screen.

VIERA Tools
With the new VIERA Tools user interface, simply press a button on the remote control and icons such as the photos or movies from the menu screen. Now you can just select the one you want. This kind of easy operation means you have more fun and less hassle.

Network Your AV Devices, Quickly and Easily
With VIERA Link, you can control your compatible Panasonic DVD recorder, Blu-ray Disc player, home theater sound system and HD camcorder, all with a single remote and helpful on-screen menus. VIERA Link is a function that lets you easily operate various AV devices that are interconnected with your VIERA TV, using only the VIERA remote control. You can choose the connection method--either an HDMI cable or a LAN cable--to match your devices and applications. You don't have to keep switching remotes to operate each device, so there's no more hassle and operation is easier than ever. Networking your devices with VIERA Link adds both convenience and fun to AV entertainment.

The Next Level of Video Gaming
In Game mode, quicker image response increases the enjoyment of video games when a game console is connected to the TV. What's more VIERA produces the dark images in video games more clearly. This mode works anti-image retention (wobbling) too.

Standby Power Save
When the VIERA power is turned off, the standby power of connected devices is minimized.

Auto Power Standby
Power loss is minimised by using VIERA Link control for interconnected devices.

Eco Mode
Panasonic has further enhanced its energy-saving efficiency with fine power control and an automatic off function.

What's in the Box
Panasonic Viera X1 Series TC-L32X1 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV, Universal dock for iPod, Remote control, Remote batteries, AC cord, Pedestal with installation hardware, Cleaning cloth, Operating instructions, Quick setup guide, Product Registration Card, Customer Care Plan Card

Product Description

32" LCD, 720p, PC input, 3 HDMI, Contrast ratio 12,000:1, Game Mode, iPod Entertainment Kit

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

151 of 157 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In store review.. will update... Very impressed., April 6, 2009

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Elsee "Elsee" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L32X1 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

While walking the long island of small HDTV's... One things immediately stood-out about this Panasonic T.V.
Compared to all the other T.V's (that were in a long row)... we noticed when we stood at a "angle", the Panasonic picture remained crisp and sharp. The majority of other 32" HDTV's were "washed-out" at an angle.
99.5% of all other "exact sized" HDTV's... became out of focus or "dim".... when viewed at an angle.

This is very important (to my husband and I), because this Panasonic HDTV... will always.... have people viewing it at angle. (No couch or chair will be directly in front of this T.V.)

We saw this Panasonic model in "Three stores". Hands-down, this 32" Panasonic HDTV had the sharpest pictures and best, "true-color" ... compared to all the other 32" HDTV's. in it's class.

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome LCD - Definitely better then the Samsung equivalent, June 5, 2009

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tuspan "tuspan" (Sanfran, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L32X1 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I have been searching for the best LCD for kitchen/family room, hence no FULL HD as we don't watch bluray movies in the kitchen/family room. Just wanted something with the following requirements:
- great for the kids;
- easy to use remote for the kids;
- next to nothing light reflection;
- non-full HD, i.e. 720p only;
- lots of inputs for connecting up game consoles and DVD player;
- well known reputable brand;
- built-in digital tuner;
- reasonably priced.

The only two which fitted my requirements were the Panasonic and the Samsung equivalent. When I did the on-line check for tech specs, the Panasonic was definitely the winner so then it was off to see the shops for the real thing. I could definitely see the difference between the two side by side watching the same picture. I found that the blacks were definitely more blacker on the Panasonic due to the higher contrast ratio with the Panasonic. The other important part was the sound, the sound on the newer LCD's are usually quite bad, but I was very surprised to hear some good sound coming out of the Panasonic, nice base and also speech was very good no muffling sound.

If you are after the best picture and sound then you cannot beat the Panasonic TC-L32X1, it is definitely by far the better buy. Although, I must say that the Samsung does look a little better aesthetically.

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed with this otherwise decent TV, August 30, 2009

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kare777 (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-L32X1 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

After reading lots of reviews of many LCD TV brands I decided on this Panasonic VIERA model. With only five days left on my 30 day return option, I am seriously considering sending it back and getting another brand. The color and picture quality are adequate (but only after spending lots of time with adjustments) and I am mostly satisfied with the TV, except for a couple of problems.

One problem is with the dark scenes, nighttime, darkened rooms, etc. The screen goes nearly black and it is really hard to see details of the scene. I have tried messing with adjustments, brightness, sharpness, contrast, backlighting, etc and nothing seems to fix this problem. This is my first LCD TV, my old Toshiba lasted forever, so maybe this is typical with these TVs? I hope not!

The second problem, and this one is the real dealkiller, is the volume. It's ok, sort of, with regular TV or Tivo, needs to be at around 40 to catch softer conversation but it works. With DVDs it's a different story. The volume has to be jacked up all the way to 100 to catch normal or quiet conversation when watching DVDs. And this is in a quiet room with no ambient noise! My hearing is fine, and no problems with other TVs, just DVDs on the Panasonic. It is very annoying. I can't find any setting that fixes this. Maybe it's a defect in this TV. There are no jacks or audio outputs for easy external speaker attachment, plus one shouldn't have to add speakers onto a 480.00 TV just to hear it!

I will probably send this TV back because once the 30 day return period is over I will probably regret keeping it.

Update; 4/4/2011

I kept the TV. After using this Panasonic for a year or so and getting used to some of its flaws I think it deserves a slight rating upgrade. The sound quality is still an issue, although since most of my movie viewing is now streaming, the inconsistent volume with DVDs has become almost a moot problem. Still, the sound quality is tinny and harsh like most TVs of this type. Like mentioned in earlier review, as far as I can tell, the Panasonic Vierra is one of the brands that do not have an "audio out" jack for easy connection of external speakers. I was told by Panasonic (and the guy at Best Buy) that to use external speakers I'd have to get a sound system/tuner or whatever you call it. Receiver? I am not into spending money for that, so I accept the cheap sound quality of this TV. The picture quality is great, nice and sharp with true colors after a lot of messing around with the settings. The TV is reliable and has not had any problems at all so far. Still, if I had it to do over, I would probably purchase a different brand of TV. This one is adequate, but not great. I've upgraded the rating to three stars. It would be four stars if there were an easier, less costly way to add external speakers. And, it would be five stars if no external speakers were required for decent sound.