Insignia NS-LCD37-09

Description: The Insignia NS-LCD37-09 is a 37-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $600.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 mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit 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: Built for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV.Also, 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: In view of its very inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of LCD televisions with comparable viewable size is considerably more -- in fact around $760.

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• Manufacturer: Insignia
• Part Number: NS-LCD37-09

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 37 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 35.7 in x 10.3 in x 25 in x 37.5 lbs, Panel without stand - 35.7 in x 10.3 in x 18.9 in x 31.7 lbs

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 1500:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 500 cd/m2
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
• V-Chip Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• Parental Channel Lock 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
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt

• Connections

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

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Flat Panel Mount Interface Yes

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.45
• Power Consumption Operational 141.6

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

Insignia

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.insignia-products.com/