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Panasonic TC-20LA5 20-inch LCD TV

Date Published: 5/25/06

The Panasonic TC-20LA5 is a 20-inch LCD TV that is slim and light enough to move around the house or fit into a tight space. The 4:3 aspect ratio screen is framed in black, and stereo speakers are built into the silver panel below the screen. The detachable pedestal stand makes tilting and swiveling the screen a breeze.

Images on the TC-20LA5 are presented in enhanced-definition 480p (not high-definition), with a resolution of 640X480. This set produces strong levels of detail and contrast and a very bright appearance that is viewable in just about any light conditions. A 3-D Y/C digital comb filter reduces dot crawl and rainbow effects.

The built-in stereo speakers produce a total of 12 watts of audio output, with simulated surround sound available when desired. Convenience features include a sleep timer, video input labeling and V-chip parental controls.

The rear panel of the TC-20LA5 offers several connection options, with two composite video inputs, two S-video inputs and one component video input. A headphone jack is available on the front of the cabinet for private listening. Rounding out the TC-20LA5 package is a silver remote control that is relatively basic but easy to use.

The Panasonic TC-20LA5 provides a crisp picture in an adaptable package.



Warranty
1 year parts and labor



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Product Specs

Height
17-7/10 in.
Width
19-3/5 in.
Depth
3-3/5 in.
Weight
15.4 lbs.
HDTV
no
Nbr. of speakers
2
Screen size
20 in.
Watts per channel
6 watts X2
Parental control
yes
PIP/POP
no
Display capability
480p
Headphone jack
yes
DVI/HDMI interface
no
Comb filter
3-D Y/C digital


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