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Panasonic CT-20SL15 20-inch TV

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Expert Review

Panasonic CT-20SL15 20-inch TV

Date Published: 10/26/07

The 20-inch Panasonic CT-20SL15 is a strong if basic performer that will fit into most spaces and budgets.

The silver cabinet is attractively designed with a dark gray border surrounding the flat picture tube. Stereo speakers are located on either side of the screen, while control buttons and audio/video inputs are hidden below the screen behind a small door.

The flatness of the CT-20SL15's 4:3 aspect ratio picture tube reduces glare and distortion, so the picture looks accurate from any angle, and a 2-line comb filter reduces rainbow effects and dot crawl. The stereo system can be set to maintain a steady level of output, even during commercials, and it is equipped with dbx noise reduction.

In addition to the front-panel inputs, the rear of the cabinet has several appealing connection choices for use with a DVD player and other components. There is an RF input, an audio/video input, an S-video input, and a component video input to choose from, but no outputs.

The remote control is a small universal model that can handle a DVD player and VCR, and it has an illuminating disc controller that is very handy when using the CT-20SL15 at night.

Obviously a perfect fit for the bedroom or motorhome, the Panasonic CT-20SL15 is a good bargain.



Warranty
90 days labor, 1 year parts



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Product Specs

Height
17-3/5 in.
Weight
51 lbs.
Width
23-1/5 in.
Comb filter
2-line
Nbr. of speakers
2
Headphone jack
no
PIP/POP
no
Depth
19-1/2 in.
Parental control
yes
HDTV
no
Display capability
480i


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