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Panasonic CT 32HL44 - 32" CRT TV (discontinued)

Panasonic CT 32HL44 - 32" CRT TV

Entered CNET Catalog: 08/14/2004

SKU: CT-32HL44

Manufacturer: Panasonic

Manufacturer description

The 4: 3 CT-32HL44 is 1080i/480p HDTV display that has a host of new features, including sharpness and digital noise reduction, a motion adaptive 3D comb filter and a selectable 16: 9 viewing mode. Also new on the set is an HDMI input. The CT-32HL44 has Progressive CinemaScan (3: 2 pull down) and digital velocity scan modulation. It features two HD component video inputs, four A/V inputs (one in front), and three S-Video inputs. The set includes VIVA/BBE 3D High Definition Sound System, with 15-watt 2-speaker audio power and a 3D menu system.

User opinions

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User Rating: 9/10

Awesome HD set

Pros: Brilliant picture, feature rich, Xbox HDTV support, lots of inputs/outputs, HDMI

Cons: This TV weights over 100lbs so don't plan on moving it around a lot.

Review: This television is by far the best i've ever owned. The clarity of DVD video and Xbox games in HD are simply amazing. The clearest picture i've seen on a tube so far. Satellite looks pretty good too but it is not digital so i did not expect it to look at good as DVD playback and the Xbox. The only drawback of this TV that i can see so far since purchasing it is the weight - it is over 100lbs and front heavy. If you intend on moving it or setting up the TV yourself, be prepared.

Overall, for the price we paid ($649.00 new) i don't think we could have anything better. The Sony's were nice but much more expensive and the picture on both looked very similar in the stores.

If you purchase this TV, the quality of of the picture and all of the features it offers will not dissapoint you.

User Rating: 8/10

Best price compared to thin tech!

Pros: Clarity and color is excellent. Right up there in the 32" format. Couldn't find any better....superior HDTV surround sound and picture. We would recommend this television without question for anyone to buy.

Cons: This is a heavy piece...166-to 186 pounds depending on what packing slip you might believe. Sorting out the type of contrast and picture you want when you have HDTV cable connections takes a little doing.

Review:

User Rating: 8/10

Best Panasonic I've owned

Pros: Excellent picture even w/o HDTV hookup, Plenty of inputs and excellent sound.Excellent value.

Cons: Fair manual. Doesn't explain some of the features very well. What is HDMF and what other components use it. Even the Pan. web site doesn't discuss it. Also it makes a couple of loud snapping sounds when turned on. I believe it has something to do with it

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Panasonic CT 32HL44 - 32" CRT TV specifications

  • General
  • Series TAU
  • Product type CRT TV
  • Diagonal Size 32.0 in
  • Display
  • Technology CRT
  • Display Format 1080i
  • Image Aspect Ratio 4:3
  • Color Temperature Control Yes
  • Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Display Menu Language English , French , Spanish
  • Preset Channel Qty / List 16
  • Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Picture Adjustment Standard/Cinema/Vivid
  • TV Tuner
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Multi-channel Preview Split screen , Picture-in-picture (PIP)
  • Channel Coverage Cable:1-125 , VHF:2-13 , UHF:14-69
  • Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
  • dbx Noise Reduction Yes
  • Video Features
  • 16:9 Mode Yes
  • Video Interface HDMI , Composite , S-Video , Component
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Parental Channel Lock Yes
  • Game Guard System Yes
  • Closed Caption Capability Yes
  • Audio System
  • Speaker(s) 2.0 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 7.5 Watt
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects BBE ViVA HD3D , BBE
  • Audio Controls Bass , Balance , Treble
  • Output Power / Total 15.0 Watt
  • Additional Features Artificial Intelligence Sound
  • Connections
  • Connector Type 1.0 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Component video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 2.0 x S-Video input ( F connector ) - Rear , 1.0 x RF input ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1.0 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 2.0 x Fixed/variable audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front , 3.0 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1.0 x HDMI - Front
  • Remote Control
  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
  • Power
  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Environmental Standards
  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
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