JVC LT-32P679

Description: The JVC LT-32P679 is a 32-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is inexpensive at around $665.This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)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 only a rear connector location.

Suitability: Appropriate for an small to medium sized apartment or condo living room.In general, 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: In view of its inexpensive price, this TV has great 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 -- right around $805.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

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• Manufacturer: JVC
• Part Number: LT-32P679

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 31.1 in x 4.5 in x 21.4 in x 28.4 lbs, Panel with stand - 31.1 in x 9.1 in x 23.5 in x 30.2 lbs

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Cinema, Regular, Panorama, Auto Wide
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Normal/Cool/Warm/User)
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Analog Video Signal S-Video
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Theater/Game
• Additional Features TeleDock iPod dock, Side-mounted USB photo viewer

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
• Digital TV Tuner ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-135
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• 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
• Audio Controls Sound mode
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Driver Details Right/left channel speaker : 1 x Full-range driver

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices TV and VCR, DVD, Satellite or Cable
• Features Direct input access

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Operational 159 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

JVC

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.jvc.com/
• Address: 1700 Valley Road, , .
• Phone: 800-526-5308