Panasonic LCD TV / DVD Player Combo

Panasonic’s TC-11LV1 is a 16:9 widescreen LCD television with a built-in DVD player and two built-in speakers. The TC-11LV1 features a 450 cd/m2 brightness level, and a contrast ratio of 500:1. It displays 854 x 480-pixel images on an 11-inch LCD screen with a low-reflection screen coating. The entire unit tilts up and down to adjust the viewing angle. The TC-11LV1 also features a 181-channel tuner. A built-in progressive scan converter enhances NTSC signals by progressively scanning the television picture. The result is a sharp 480p picture, with no visible scan lines.

Active Light Circuitry automatically detects the brightness levels of the input signal and adjusts the backlight, providing an expanded dynamic range from black to white peak.

Active System Control technology adjusts the video signal according to image contrast. Working with the Active Light Control, it adds brilliance to bright scenes and brings more depth to dark ones.

The TC-11LV1 also has a built-in Dolby Digital Surround decoder as well as dts out, for the 360° surround sound effect that’s enjoyed in many movie theaters. And, of course, users can also enjoy their favorite music CDs with the DVD player. $1,600. www.panasonic.com