Sceptre X46BV

Description: The Sceptre X46BV is a 46-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $900.This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: Has a 46-inch screen size, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced TVs.In fact, the average cost of a product with this large a screen size is $2,080.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television 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 unit 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: An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.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: Given its very inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Sceptre Inc.
• Part Number: X46BV-1080p

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 46 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 45 in x 10.7 in x 31.3 in x 71 lbs, Panel without stand - 45 in x 4.8 in x 28.7 in

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• LCD Pixel Response Time 6 ms
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 2000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 8000:1
• Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Standard/Cool/Warm)
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Backlight Life 50,000 hour(s)
• 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
• Multi-channel Preview POP, Picture-in-picture (PIP) (1 tuner)
• 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, 1080p
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Electronic Program Guide Digital EPG
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 4 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x USB 2.0 ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Memory Card Reader

• USB Port Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Stand Features Swivel
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 600 x 200 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 50.4 in
• Depth (Shipping) 14.3 in
• Height (Shipping) 36.2 in
• Weight (Shipping) 83.8 lbs

Sceptre Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http:/www.sceptre.com /
• Address: 16800 East Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA.
• Phone: 800/788-2878