Mintek DTV-373-D

Description: The Mintek DTV-373-D is a 37-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,115.This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.Has a built-in DVD player.

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 set 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: Suitable for an small to medium sized apartment or condo living room.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: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: Mintek Digital
• Part Number: DTV-373-D

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 37 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details TV set with stand - 37.3 in x 11.8 in x 28.5 in x 65.5 lbs

• Display

• 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 800:1
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Normal/Cool/Warm/User)
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• V-Chip Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC, 8-VSB
• 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
• 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 - 8 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
• Output Power / Total 16 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x HDMI, 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 )

• Memory Card Reader

• Supported Flash Memory Cards Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices DVD player

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Operational 250 Watt

Mintek Digital

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.mintekdigital.com
• Address: 4915 E. Hunter Ave., Anaheim, California. 92807
• Phone: 714-777-3090
• Email: techsupport@mintekdigital.com
• Fax: 714-777-5933