Haier HL32R

Description: The Haier HL32R is a 32-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $575.This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This television can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog television when mated 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: An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.In terms of viewable size, LCD TVs having similar viewable size have an average cost of about $805.

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• Manufacturer: Haier America Trading, L.L.C.
• Part Number: HL32R

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 31.4 in x 9.1 in x 22.9 in x 34.4 lbs

• 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 1500:1
• Widescreen Modes Zoom
• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Standard/Cool/Warm)
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Comb Filter 3D 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 HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Audio Controls Sound mode
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), Audio line-in, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), Audio output
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 150 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 34.3 in
• Depth (Shipping) 10.5 in
• Height (Shipping) 25.9 in
• Weight (Shipping) 42.1 lbs

Haier America Trading, L.L.C.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.haieramerica.com/en/
• Address: 1356 Broadway, New York, NY. 10018-7300
• Phone: 1-212-594-3330