Westinghouse PT-16H120S

Description: The Westinghouse PT-16H120S is a 16-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $255.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This TV can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when hooked up to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Ideal for a kid?s room, RV or boat.Also, a wide aspect display such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.However, the average price of LCD televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit more -- right around $300.

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• Manufacturer: Westinghouse Digital Electronics
• Part Number: PT-16H120S

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 16 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 15.2 in x 7.1 in x 12.5 in x 6.2 lbs, Panel without stand - 15.2 in x 3.8 in x 12.5 in x 5.7 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black, Dark silver

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• LCD Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 500:1
• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Color Gamut 75% (NTSC)
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 90 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 60 degrees
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• Backlight Life 50,000 hour(s)
• V-Chip Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• Electronic Program Guide Digital EPG
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 3.5 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
• Output Power / Total 7 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Stand Features Tilt
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 60 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Included Accessories 2 AAA batteries

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Sustainability

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes

Westinghouse Digital Electronics

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.westinghousedigital.com
• Address: 12150 Mora Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA. 90670
• Phone: 562-236-9800