Plasma is the display technology of choice among home video equipment reviewers. Panasonic has refined this flat-panel technology further with its Neo PDP (plasma display panel) technology combining full-time 1080 TV lines of moving picture resolution; a native 40,000:1 contrast ratio; an Infinite Black Panel; and an anti-reflective filter. Add to that a 600Hz sub-field drive for reproducing the fastest action that broadcasters can throw at it, and the TC-P54S1 is the TV to beat.
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size (Diagonal) | 54" |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Brightness | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Contrast Ratio | Native: 40,000:1 |
| Pixel Pitch (HxV) | 0.624 x 0.624 mm |
| Displayable Colors | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Viewing Angle | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Comb Filter | Motion Adaptive 3D Y/C Digital |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video System | NTSC |
| HDTV Compatibility | Yes |
| TV Scan Lines | 1080p/1080i/720p/480p |
| TV Tuner | ATSC/QAM/NTSC |
| CableCARD Slot | No |
| Speaker | |
|---|---|
| Sound | Stereo |
| Power | 10W x 2 |
| Orientation | Horizontal |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs |
HDMI x 3 Component x 2 S-Video x 1 Composite x 2 Stereo x 2< RF x 1< PC Input x None |
| Outputs | Digital Audio (Optical): x 1 |
| Control Port | Viera Link control of other Panasonic equipment via HDMI |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Picture in Picture (PIP) | No |
| Digital Media Slot | SD/SDHC memory card |
| Menu Language | English/Spanish/French |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 120VAC/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 599W |
| Energy Star Compliant | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
With stand: 51.7 x 34.8 x 15.3" (1313 x 833.1 x 388.6mm) Without stand: 51.7 x 32.8 x 4.2" (1313 x 833.1 x 106.7mm) |
| Weight |
With stand: 90.4 lbs (41kg) Without stand: 83.3 lbs (37.8kg) |
| FCC Regulations | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Cabinet Color | Black |
| Warranty | Yes |
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Comments about Panasonic TC-P54S1 54" Viera S1 Series Plasma HDTV:
This was my first big screen TV coming from a 32" non-HD TV. After doing lots of research this looked like the best bang for the buck for a larger screen size. Went w/ a 54" since it's in a combo living/dining room that's 15X25. Hook up was easy. I was disappointed at first w/ what appeared to be ghost/fuzziness at times compared to my old CRT, but that's because I was watching non-HD (duh). It wasn't there all the time and after a day or so I didn't notice it. On the FIOS HD channels it's AMAZING!!
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Comments about Panasonic TC-P54S1 54" Viera S1 Series Plasma HDTV:
This television is a welcome addition to my home theater. The picture is simply amazing and the unit is quiet and puts off only a relatively small amount of heat. The remote is easy to use and the TV has a plethora of input options. The internal audio is pretty bad, but I never intended to use it anyway. All of the built-in picture preset modes leave something to be desired, so it is best to calibrate the settings manually once the television breaks in a bit. My only regret is not buying one these sooner.
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Comments about Panasonic TC-P54S1 54" Viera S1 Series Plasma HDTV:
affordable price, picture second to none
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Comments about Panasonic TC-P54S1 54" Viera S1 Series Plasma HDTV:
Use the plasma with HD channels is a wonderful experience.
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Comments about Panasonic TC-P54S1 54" Viera S1 Series Plasma HDTV:
HD picture quality very good.
Comments about Panasonic TC-P54S1 54" Viera S1 Series Plasma HDTV:
I PURCHASED THIS TV ON ITS REPUTATION ALONE. ONLINE THIS TV HAS SO MANY GOD REVIEWS THAT EVEN AFTER SEEING IT IN PERSON AT A LOCAL [...]AND NOT REALLY BEING IMPRESSED I PURCHASED IT. AFTER GETTING IT HOME THE TV REALLY BLEW ME AWAY ! THE PICTURE OUT OF THE BOX WAS STUNNING (SATELLITE HD) AND AFTER TWEAKING THE SETTINGS EVEN BETTER. I WATCH BLUE RAY DVDS AMAZING, PS3 GAMES, AND HD SATTELITE PROGRAMING AND ALL LOOK SO CRISP AND CLEAR. EVEN STANDARD SIGNAL LOOKS GOOD. EXCELLENT TV FOR THE PRICE. B&H PHOTO GAVE ME A GREAT PRICE[...] I WILL USE THEM AGAIN FOR SURE !!
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