Panasonic TC-P50VT20
Remote Control
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| Remote Control Summary | ||||
| Editorial Note: This is a review of the Panasonic TC-P50VT20. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the TC-PxxVT20 series. The TC-PxxVT20 series includes the following models: (N/A at time of publication. Sorry.) Read here for more details on series differences. | ||||
• Perfectly adequate remote, nothing exciting • Works other Panasonic devices, but not a universal remote |
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The remote control that ships with the Panasonic TC-P50VT20 is the same as the one that comes with last year's TC-P50G10. It's certainly not the best or most attractive remote we've seen. By comparison, the Samsung UB55C7000's remote is a work of art. Panasonic skips the art and focuses on function. Unlike the Samsung, we had no problem with no-look operation. The feel of the buttons are distinct enough. With its hard edges and 'unique' scooped-out bottom, the Panasonic remote is not terribly comfortable in hand. It is, however, lightweight and easy to maneuver.
The button layout on the remote control is pretty good. We may have been a little hard on this remote the last time we reviewed it. Once you get a feel for it, you can operate it without glancing down. However, the remote is not without its frustrations. The internet features button, called Viera Cast, is located right next to the Menu button, and you're likely to hit it by accident with regularity. But it takes ages for the Viera Cast to load. Long enough for you to hit the Exit button again and again, shouting, 'No! I was watching something!'
Programming & Flexibility (1.0)
The Panasonic TC-P50VT20 remote can control other Panasonic devices, but cannot be programmed for anything else.
| Other Models in the TC-PxxVT20 and VT25 Series | |||
| This is a review of the Panasonic TC-P50VT20. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page. | |||
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• Perfectly adequate remote, nothing exciting




