![]() ![]() Testing is done with the DVE (digital video essentials) and Peter Finzel test DVD. Test toolsOur TV signal is DVB-S (satellite) from Canal Digital and DVB-T (terrestrial). Before calibration - 65% backlight - the TV consumed 91 W and we managed to get it down to 78 W after calibration (because we reduced backlight intensity). Power consumption on LCD TVs depends mostly on the brightness level of the backlight as this is the biggest power hog. The power cable is angled and quite small, too. Only the legacy analog inputs - that you should avoid anyways - face towards the wall. You can obviously wall-mount the TV if you prefer and you will be delighted to learn that most input connectors face downwards. The back side of the TV is made from black plastic and is meant to be hidden. The bars are actually made from metal, not cheap plastics, and it makes the TV look light and elegant. ![]() TV manufacturers are trying to differentiate their design through the stand and as you can see CX7 has two supports, one on each side. It certainly looks nice, as you would expect a modern TV to look, but it is not unique in any way. The bezel around the picture panel is made from a thin metal cover. That is essentially true for every TV today and were it not for the Panasonic logo it would be hard to tell it apart from the rest. TouchPad Remote (bluetooth) Smartphone app (Viera TV Remote2)įirst impressionsThe CX7 is a thin TV with a slim frame. Subscribe to our Newsletter, RSS, Facebook or twitter to receive notice when new reviews are online. As Ultra HD makes its way into mid-range TVs how much can you really expect? Are the glory days for Panasonic over or can it make a comeback with LCDs? And is Firefox OS better than Panasonic’s previous efforts? We will examine that and more in our in-depth review. Panasonic is currently the only manufacturer who has had decided support Firefox’s vision for the TV so it the two will likely have to fight hard to convince developers to join the party. Panasonic has also abandoned its old Smart TV platform in favor of a new platform based on Firefox OS. The 2015 line-up consist of several Ultra HD TVs, including the mid-range CX7. Our first impressions - Test tools - Functionality - Power consumption - Calibration - Picture quality - PC & Media Center - Viewing angles - Sound - Conclusion - DebateĪs you probably know, Panasonic has abandoned plasma TVs and is currently trying its luck with LCD TVs. ![]()
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