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Panasonic Viera TX-LF42E30
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| Screen size | 42 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 | N.C. |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | N.C. |
| Response time | N.C. |
| Sound level | 2 x 10 W |
| Connectivity | HDMI 1.4 (x4) • Composite • Component • USB (x3) • Optical audio |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 1000 x 610 x 75 mm |
| Weight | 15.5 kg |
| Type | LCD |
| 3D | no |
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Pierre-Jean Alzieu
Translator: Sam McGeever
Test date: March 7, 2011
Translator: Sam McGeever
Test date: March 7, 2011
This model is the 40'' version of the 32'' TV that we tested in our labs, the Panasonic Viera TX-LF32E30.
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: 76 W
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Wide viewing angles—though not as wide as with a plasma
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Matte display largely immune from reflections
Minuses
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Low contrast ratio (866:1)
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Colour reproduction problems in mode: average deltaE: 3.8
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Media player doesn't support NTFS
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Mediocre remote with no backlighting
Panasonic's latest LCD displays are a disappointment: we were hoping not just that they would have a better contrast ratio but also better colour reproduction too. The E30 is only just better than average, which is a real shame.
