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Panasonic Viera TX-L37V20
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| Screen size | 37 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | ||
| HD compatibility (1080i/720p) | Yes / Yes | ||
| HD Ready certification | Yes | ||
| Brightness | N.C. | ||
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| Contrast ratio | 2000000:1 |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | 178 ° / 178 ° |
| Response time | N.C. |
| Sound level | 2 x 10 Watts RMS |
| Connectivity | HDMI (x4) • SCART (x2) • Component • Composite • VGA |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 919 x 633 x 287 mm |
| Weight | 17.5 kg |
| Type | LCD |
| 3D | no |
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Pierre-Jean Alzieu
Translator: Sam McGeever
Test date: September 13, 2010
Translator: Sam McGeever
Test date: September 13, 2010
This model is the 37'' version of the 42'' TV that we tested in our labs, the Panasonic Viera TX-L42V20.
Everything we said in the original article holds true--the only thing that's different is the size!
The only exception is that some manufacturers fit different sized televisions with panels from different sources. In that case, our comments are only valid for the panel that we originally tested. Contrast, black levels, colour handling and ghosting are all subject to change from one panel to another.
Manufacturers who do fit the same panel in all of the TVs in a range can expect the same results across the whole range. The only factor which could be prone to slight variation is the brightness, producing slightly different contrast. According to our own tests, and assurances from manufacturers, the results of one TV can accurately be applied to others in the range.
Pluses
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Low energy consumption: 66 W
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Accurate colours in Cinema mode: average deltaE of 2.6
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Wide viewing angles, but not as good as with a plasma
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Built-in DVR
Minuses
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Glossy screens susceptible to reflections
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Poor quality remote control with no backlighting
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Mediocre media player
The Panasonic TX-L37V20 has accurate colours and wide viewing angles and does a great job of displaying both HD and SD content. However, its IPS panel burdens it with very poor contrast: just 747:1! You can find better TVs elsewhere.
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