Coby TFTV1913

Description: The Coby TF-TV1913 is a 19-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $210.This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular 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: Has a digital comb filter, which is less favorable than some similarly priced TVs.(This type of comb filter, while it does make for a clearer picture, is exceeded in performance by the 3D or "motion adaptive" filters that can be found on some other TVs.)

Suitability: Suitable for a kitchen or office.In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In general, this TV's features seem very weak, even for its very inexpensive price.

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• Manufacturer: Coby Electronics
• Part Number: TFTV1913

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 19 in - Widescreen

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1440 x 900
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 500:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 250 cd/m2
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Pixel Response Time 6 ms
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• Comb Filter Digital
• V-Chip Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo
• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• Electronic Program Guide Digital EPG
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 5 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Output Power / Total 10 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Audio input ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 )
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control

• Stands & Mounts

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Power AC 120/230 V

Coby Electronics

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.cobyusa.com/
• Address: 56-65 Rust Street, Maspeth, NY.
• Phone: 718-416-3300
• Email: customerservice@cobyusa.com
• Fax: 718-416-3305