Panasonic TC-15LT1 15" 16:9 LCD Flat-Panel TV

Panasonic TC-15LT1 15

Panasonic TC-15LT1 15" 16:9 LCD Flat-Panel TV
Manufacturer: Panasonic
Product Type: CE

Editorial Review:
Product Description
Nice to look at as it is to watch, the Panasonic TC-15LT1, Panasonic's 15.2" diagonal Wide LCD TV, is the pinnacle of stylish viewing. The sleek, silver, widescreen design of the TC-15LT1 makes it a perfect addition to any room in your home. Eliminating that bulky old television taking up valuable space, the TC-15LT1 is tailor-made to give you an outstanding picture while occupying a minimal amount of space. The stylish appearance of the TC-15LT1 isn't the only thing that it has going for it. The 16: 9 LCD widescreen aspect ratio offers a stellar picture with the same aspect ratio you see in movie theaters. Other features include an LCD AI with Active Light Control, which automatically detects brightness levels and adjusts them accordingly; Progressive Cinema Scan, which detects if the program you are watching was shot on film and uses still-image processing to achieve the same level of detail as the original print; Super DSC, or Dynamic Sharpness Control, which enhances images with more detail, giving a lifelike picture; and an Aero-Hammer Woofer, which complements the enclosed stereo speakers by reflecting the bass sound off of the table on which the unit sits. The design of the TC-15LT1 is so compact that you can also purchase a mount from OmniMount that will allow the unit to fit on a wall, on a mount, or even on a folding system that can be placed in or under a cabinet when the TV is not in use. How's that for saving space?
Amazon.com Product Description
The TC-15LT1 offers a flat, 15-inch LCD screen in a widescreen (16:9) dimension that's perfect for viewing DVDs in their native aspect ratios. This is an EDTV monitor, which means its image quality is a step closer to high-definition or HDTV than that of standard TVs. When used with a progressive-scan DVD player (or 480p-output DTV set-top box), you'll get seamless, razor-sharp images from favorite movies and concert videos. Panasonic's Progressive Cinema Scan (3:2 pulldown) even corrects for distortion resulting from 30 frames-per-second DVD encoding of 24 fps movies. The unit's 854 x 480 pixel resolution is enhanced by a 3D Y/C digital comb filter (which improves resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl), a high (400:1) contrast ratio, high peak brightness of 400 candles/square meter, and wide viewing angles: 120 degrees horizontal x 100 degrees vertical.

Active Light Control circuitry automatically detects the brightness levels of the input signal and adjusts the backlight accordingly, enhancing brightness levels for both light and dark scenes. The result is an expanded dynamic range from black to white peak, with crisp, natural pictures that ensure dynamic viewing. Active System Control works in tandem with active light control to adjust the video signal according to the image contrast, adding greater brightness to bright scenes and more depth to darker ones.

For connections, there is one high-resolution component-video input (D2/YPBPR conversion cable supplied), one S-video input, and a composite-video input with stereo RCA analog audio jacks. A stereo headphone jack fosters private listening, and the monitor also offers a trio of internal stereo speakers with reflex\ bass ports: 1.57-inch left/right speakers and a 2-inch subwoofer (2 watts per channel and 2.5 watts, respectively, with 10 percent THD at the rated power). The monitor includes a standard NTSC tuner and measures 13 x 16.3 x 7.1 inches.