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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Calibration
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03.Blacks & Whites
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04.Color Accuracy
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05.Motion
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Remote Control
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08.Audio
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09.Connectivity
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10.Menus & Interface
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11.Formats & Media
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12.Power Consumption
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13.Conclusion & Comparisons
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14.Series Comparison
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15.Ratings & Specs
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16.Comments
Panasonic Viera TC-P42X1
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Calibration
Tour & Design Summary
• Glossy black bezel.
• Stand doesn't swivel or tilt.
• No design flourishes.
Front
The front of the TV features a glossy black bezel and stand. There's a tiny red LED power indicator at the bottom middle. Near that LED are where the on-set power button is.
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| The front of the TC-P42X1 is a bit plain. |
Back
The back of the TC-P42X1 only has one real area of interest, and that's the bottom right corner, which contains an array of ports.
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| These ports are very easy to access. |
Sides
The left side of the TV has an HDMI port, composite video input, and a set of analog audio inputs. This is also where the TV keeps its SD card slot. The right side of the TV has on-set controls.
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| The left side has a few ports, including an HDMI port and the SD card slot. The right side has on-set controls. |
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Stand/Mount
The stand is a glossy black plastic wedge. It doesn't swivel, which makes the TV's good port placement all the more important.
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| We would've preferred a swiveling stand, to provide better access to the back of the TV. |
Controls
The front of the TV has a large power button.
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| The power button is on the front of the TV. |
To switch the channels or volume, you'll have to go around to the right side of the TV. This is also where the on-set menu and input buttons are.
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| The on-set controls are on the right side of the TV, so as to not clutter up the front. |
Remote Control
The TC-P42X1's remote is similar to other VIERA remotes, but a few buttons have been switched around. This new design is a bit more intuitive overall: some buttons have gained on-button symbols to help elicit their meaning.
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| The remote has good button placement and a few nice extras, like the media playback controls. |
In The Box (7.0)
The TC-P42X1 ships with a remote, batteries, and a manual. There aren't any extras like a cleaning cloth or HDMI cord.
The TV is very easy to set up, however, since it doesn't require any assembly. Just take it out of the box, plug a few cables into it, and it'll work just fine.
Aesthetics (5.0)
The Panasonic TC-P42X1 doesn't have much to catch anyone's eye. It has a simple, glossy bezel and stand. There aren't any textured surfaces, coloration, or LEDs to add aesthetic flair.
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