Technical Details

• LCD HDTV features a slim profile contoured edges with swivel stand
• 1080p Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080p with 3x HDMI v 1.3 digital inputs and PC input
• Invisible speaker system with Dolby Digital 5.1 & Clear voice for richer more balanced sound & a polished look
• Super ISFccc caple of professional calibration for picture performance
• 50,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio

• Product Dimensions: 3.1 x 31.5 x 20.8 inches ; 24.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 35 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B001V5J7OI
• Item model number: 32LH30
• Average Customer Review: (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #136 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 6, 2009

From the Manufacturer
From the Manufacturer (August 29, 2009)
Think there’s no such thing as an affordable 1080p TV with great features and technology?  You’ll think again when you take a look at the LH30.  It delivers a stunning picture in Full HD 1080p and LG’s innovative Core Technologies deliver an enhanced audio and video experience.  With the LH30, affordability doesn’t mean compromise. It means getting a great HDTV—period. See for yourself.

Innovative Technologies

Double the Detail
Make all your favorite sports, TV shows, movies, and video games more realistic.  Get nearly double the pixel resolution of standard HD with Full HD 1080p Resolution. (Learn more)

Like Night and Day
It’s easy for details to get lost in the shadows.  50,000:1 Contrast Ratio allows for deeper blacks and greater picture detail, especially in darker scenes. (Learn more)

Core Technologies

Find the Perfect Picture
Getting your picture looking great is easier than ever with Picture Wizard.  Enables easy self-calibration with your remote by providing on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements. (Learn more)

Audio Should be Heard, Not Seen
The slim-silhouette Invisible Speaker System delivers a look and audio that are equal parts clean and polished. (Learn more)

Hear Every Whisper
Get audio the way it was meant to be heard.  Clear Voice II enhances and amplifies the frequency range of the human voice to help keep dialogue audible when background noise swells. (Learn more)

Customized Enjoyment
Sports, cinema and video games can all be heard and seen as they were meant to be with AV Mode II. (Learn more)

Other Features

Watch Like A Pro
It’s ISFccc Ready for professional calibration.  A more personalized viewing experience awaits, if you’re so inclined. (Learn more)

Smart Energy
Conserve money and energy.  With an Energy Star 3.0 rating, you can be green and save green. (Learn more)

Bring Theater to the Couch
Don’t feel like making it out to the multiplex? 24P Real Cinema gives you a movie-theater-experience right in your own home. (Learn more)

Connect with Crystal Clear Color
Hook up your HD devices and get the Full HD experience.  3 HDMI V.1.3. Deep Color inputs give you the rich hues and HD picture you want. (Learn more)

Versatile Technology
LCD televisions offer a greater variety of sizes, are generally more energy efficient than Plasma and work wonders for video games and computer graphics. (Learn more)

Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 31.5 x 20.2 inches ; 28.9 pounds

This TV was just recently released as of the time of this review, and it’s one of the best TVs under $500 you can find on the market. I did a LOT of research looking for what I wanted in a TV. I’ve been wanting a nice flatscreen for a while now. I’ve been holding out as and quality has been improving while prices have been dropping. I finally settled on this Panasonic.

I wanted a TV for primarily movies (Hi Def and standard or upconverted Def) and video games (Hi Def and standard def). I do not have a cable subscription and am not interested in HD cable services. That being said, I also wanted a TV that would double as a humongous PC monitor. I’m pleased to say this TV meets and exceeds my needs so far. It’s a big upgrade from the 20 inch tube TV I was using before the VIERA.

The LCD TV is nice looking and has a variety of cable inputs. Both the remote and menu systems are top-notch and useful. This TV puts out true 720p resolution and has 4:3 ratio (standard, full-frame) and zoom scaling as well. For TVs 32 inches and under, 1080p (while nice) is not necessary, as you’d be hard pressed to notice a dramatic difference with your HDMI or component sources. The picture is super sharp, and the image control available with this TV is pretty impressive. You can really play with the picture and color. I was laughing at the ability to essentially reproduce that 60′s Technicolor supersaturation if you want. It really brings films to life. You can make up to 4 preset color choices, too- One for films, one for sports or live action TV, one for video games, one for kid’s cartoons, etc, etc.

There is 1 stuck pixel on the TV. This is to be expected, and is not noticeable unless you’re looking for stuck or dead pixels from about 18 inches away. I cannot see the pixel when watching, though, only when I’m up close on the screen. This is not an issue at all. You cannot pick out 1 dead pixel on a TV of this resolution. 1 out of over 1 million pixels, the rest are flawless.

I’ve just gotten this, and haven’t fully tested all the bells and whistles, like the SD card port or the VIERA Link HDMI software (waiting for 1080p media player, coming in the mail). PC to TV was effortless and looked great. Even my old PS2 looked pretty good, albeit jaggy. I think that’s more the game than the TV, though.

I almost went and got a $300 or $375 no-name tv at Walmart or Target, but I’m glad I paid a bit more for a higher-quality product. This Panasonic is really, really, well built, and is a near-perfect 32 inch TV. I’m more than happy with my purchase. As I test it out more, I plan to update this review, but so far, I’m loving it! This Panasonic is a great TV at an affordable price point, and 32 inches is perfect for most small to medium sized rooms.

Also, if you have any specific questions, post ‘em and I’ll do my best to answer.

Panasonic VIERA C12 Series TC-L32C12 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV