Short test of the 39 "variant.

This is currently the best model in Panasonic 39 inch. This image size is recommended to best view at a distance of more than 1m to just 2m.
The device appears to be identical to the TX-L39E6E available on the EU market.

Unfortunately, the German website of Panasonic is completely out of date: there is not a lot (more) available models are still advertised. The only reliable source of information is the catalog "PANASONIC HOME ENTERTAINMENT 2013/2014" (also available as a PDF file).
The device comes by the way of the "Next" series. But we make a long story short, what can that thing?

Image quality:
overall a good school grade 2+, if one makes a few manual settings (see below). Nice to see that you can specify almost all the settings for each video input separately (monitor profile). Even the audio volume can be adjusted separately.
Basically you should wean the equipment as possible, electronically herumzuverbessern the image. Some "improvements" work quite well, but not all.
Who has a Bildschirmkalibriergerät, takes a lot of toys to adjust to gamma curve and black level of individual RGB color components. Fortunately, the default values ​​work pretty well.

Viewing angles:
no shade or color distortion at the limit (> 170 ° angle), neither side nor from above or below.
However, the picture is somewhat paler at very oblique angles.
From 42 "Panasonic has again IPS displays in the program, but this display is already close to the cinematic quality to it (a S-PVA will probably be?). The black level is certainly outstanding.

Test with different applications:

Full-HD material via HDMI:
Excellent image, homogeneous and brilliant (was expectable).

Picture of DVD / 720p material (via HDMI):
Here the image of the player depends. With a high quality player picture Full-HD material in pure stands for nothing, apart from the resolution. The quality corresponds to that of a CRT TVs.
Who does not want to upgrade to Blu-ray, because the special effects look through far too much detail, it is in the comic strip, with Panasonic so the real "Tube Feeling" in United can once again experience. The old hams are even enhanced by the improved color brilliance of the display.
Newer strips with over-many digital effects (eg Lord of the Rings, Avatar) are in DVD format also bearable.
Here you realize only at very meticulous inspection that the backgrounds are artificial. Panasonic has really pulled out all the stops here, so the picture remains homogeneous and as close to the theater effect.

DVB-C / HD-TV:
Good to very good picture. By default, perhaps a little soft (you can add sharpness), but very homogeneous and pleasant. Skin colors are clean. No annoying pulsation of sharpness, no significant pull-along effects during camera movement.

Analog TV:
I do not think that this test really does not make sense, because now all also digital TV is even available on the cable networks, and almost every well-known station also transmits an HD version.
Who wants to know it absolutely: the image is "bearable". Here you can a little positive affect with settings such as noise reduction and sharpness adjustments yet. Other manufacturers use the analog signal to far worse.

Sound:
Sufficient for 2m viewing distance. This thing creates in a 20m² room still a convenient sound at a moderate volume.
Normally, the volume control but remains below 50%. The speakers are quite sufficient for newscasts and talk shows. For action movies an external audio source was needed. Here, the built-in HDMI connector with Audio Return Channel helps.

Special functions:
Available :) From EPG Wi-Fi, USB player / recorder, DVB-S / C / T Receiver and so on ... it's not worth that much to list, because the thing has it all! The HDMI connection options, ARC, optical, etc. are designed more than generous.

After unpacking you should first play the latest firmware that goes fastest with a network cable from the router to the TV; Wi-Fi is also of course, if you want. If the Internet functions such as EPG, etc. to be used, one should wean the thing yet, hourly to search in standby for new firmware.

A few tips to get the best picture
- For HDMI Connections: Turn "Direct 1080p HDMI" ON
This one must be set individually for each image source:
- 16: 9 Overscan: AUS
- RGB color space: FULL

Conclusion:
Although the newer flat screens are a bit worse than the previous models with IPS, Panasonic is still by far the reference class.

The picture above average in every way. Operating the TV is - thanks to wizards and help functions speaking simply and clearly.

The complete online help's the way somewhere on the international Panasonic page in PDF format, as well as a firmware loader, which allows you to miss the TV without Internet a new firmware.

The build quality seems very solid. The thin frame and the stable base make the thing in addition to the eye-catcher. Unrestricted buy recommendation!