Panasonic TC-P54S2 54-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Review
Panasonic TC-P54S2 54-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Feature
- 1080 TV Line Moving Picture Resolution
- VIERA Image Viewer
- Clean touch bezel
After repeated back-order of the new Panasonic 58″ plasma, I “settled” for this TV.
Although only slightly smaller, but MUCH less expensive it features a superb picture that has deep colors, true black, and very bright (if needed for a light room).
As a retired broadcast exec. I’m fussy about my video, and this set is excellent in almost every way. Even the bezel and glass screen minimize glare. The speakers are only adequate, but with the mony I saved thru Amazon I’m just installing a surround system.
The only problem is a faulty high voltage circuit emitting a hum or buzz when displaying bright images. This was evident by the third day, and getting worse as the set warmed up. A call directly to Panasonic (with only a 3-minute wait) scheduled a local service call. Two guys just left having ordered a replacement part to be sent overnight “because you have Concierge Service thru Amazon/ Panasonic”. I’ll be without this set for a couple of days next week, but I was very impressed with the no hassle – no excuse service.
The original delivery was also “white glove” with two guys unpacking and setting up the TV to my existing Charter Cable service.
Yes, the TV should not have been defective out-of-box; but I appreciate the better than average service that I’ve received so far.
UPDATE:
After 48 hours, TV was returned (and set up) working perfectly! A defective high voltage transformer in the power supply was replaced. All costs and on-site pickup/delivery handled by a local repair company under contract with Panasonic.
On another note; if you’re concerned about picture burn-in or image retention with this plasma set, don’t be. Panasonic has a built in automatic “pixelator” and also a manual (if you’d prefer) moving image bar that eliminates any need to baby this set during it’s initial setup.
Panasonic TC-P54S2 54-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Overview
For the love of the game. VIERA S2 Series Plasma HDTVs are great for sports and cinema-quality movies. Our Neo PDP technology delivers sharp, detailed image and remarkable brightness – all with lower power consumption.
1080 TV Lines Moving Picture Resolution – Clear Images in Every Scene
VIERA® S2 Series Plasma HDTVs feature 1080 lines of moving picture resolution. You enjoy clear, detailed images even in fast-moving scenes, with no blurring or afterimages. The NeoPDP technology’s high-speed drive performance instantly generates a large electrical discharge and shortens the display time for each image frame to minimize afterimages.
600Hz Sub-field Drive* – Crisp, clear moving pictures
600Hz technology lets you view superb full-HD motion and still images with 1,080 lines of resolution. For even greater clarity with motion images, Panasonic uses its own unique image-analysis technology. This technology converts the motion in each scene into dots. And each frame is practically displayed for a shorter length of time than in previous systems, to reduce aftereffects.
*When using cinema mode.
VIERA Image Viewer – Easy viewing of full-HD photos
It’s easy to view full-HD images with the SD card slot. Watch and show your photos right after you take them. Simply insert an SD Memory Card into your VIERA HDTV to display photos a on the large screen. It’s much more fun when you can view them on a large screen HDTV with family and friends in 1920×1080-pixel high definition and a wide 16:9 aspect ratio.
- 1. Shoot – Shoot photos
2. Insert – Insert the SD Memory Card
3. View – Enjoy seeing your full-HD photos on the big screen.
VIERA Link – Operation with a single remote
VIERA Link allows interconnected operation of various AV devices using only the VIERA remote control, by simply connecting compatible devices to each other by an HDMI cable.
*VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync. Not all VIERA Link features are
Panasonic TC-P54S2 54-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Specifications
Building on its award-winning 2009 Plasma line, Panasonic’s 54-inch VIERA TC-P54S2 Plasma HDTV features a new panel with NeoPDP technologies that provide the best balance of black and white under brighter environments while also offering higher energy efficiency. The new NeoPDP Plasma panel also further reduces reflections and creates sharper pictures with higher contrast in brighter environments. This S2 series model provides 1080p resolution, full-time 1080 TV lines of moving picture resolution, and 600Hz Sub-field Drive for superb motion clarity.
 This and other models in the S2 line offer Panasonic’s VIERA Image Viewer feature, which enables you to play slideshows of JPEG images stored on SD memory cards, as well as the VIERA Link feature for controlling a variety of compatible components–from Blu-ray Disc players to digital cameras–through a single remote. This model also includes Panasonic’s Clean Touch Bezel, which resists fingerprints to help keep the surface clean.
Adhering to Panasonic’s commitment to the environment, this VIERA model–as well as all 2010 models–features improved power consumption and meets the new, more stringent Energy Star 4.0 requirements. And you’ll get a long Plasma panel life of up to 100,000 hours–more than 30 years of viewing when watched 8 hours a day–before the brightness of the panel decreases to half. |
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What’s in the Box
Panasonic S2 series Plasma HDTV, removable stand, remote control (with batteries), operating instructions
Panasonic 2010 VIERA Plasma and LCD Comparison
| Series: | G25 Plasma | S2 Plasma | U2 Plasma | C2 Plasma | U22 LCD | X2 LCD | C22 LCD |
| Models: | TC-P54G25 54″ TC-P50G25 50″ TC-P46G25 46″ TC-P42G25 42″ |
TC-P65S2 65″ TC-P58S2 58″ TC-P54S2 54″ TC-P50S2 50″ TC-P46S2 46″ TC-P42S2 42″ |
TC-P50U2 50″ TC-P42U2 42″ |
TC-P50C2 50″ TC-P46C2 46″ TC-P42C2 42″ |
TC-L42U22 42″ TC-L37U22 37″ TC-L32U22 32″ |
TC-L37X2 37″ TC-L32X2 32″ TC-L22X2 22″ |
TC-L37C22 37″ TC-L32C22 32″ |
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| VIERA Link | webcam capable |
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| Contrast Ratio | Infinite Black | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 | Dynamic: 20,000:1 | Dynamic: 20,000:1 22″: 15,000:1 |
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| Moving Picture Resolution | 1080 lines | 1080 lines | 900 lines | 720 lines | – | – | – |
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| Display Capabilities | 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p |
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720p, 480p | 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p |
720p, 480p | 720p, 480p |
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| Speakers | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total | 2; 20W total 22″: 6W |
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| HDMI input | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side) | 2 | 3 (1 side) | 3 (1 side) 22″: 1 |
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| Component input (Y, PB, PR) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Composite input | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) | 2 (1 side) 22″: 1 |
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| PC input | 1 (side) | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| USB | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ethernet LAN input | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Digital Audio output | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Series: | G25 Plasma | S2 Plasma | U2 Plasma | C2 Plasma | U22 LCD | X2 LCD | C22 LCD |
Learn More
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
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With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.
If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.
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Kent Olson