Manufacturer: Sceptre Inc. Part number: X46BV-1080p
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Product brief
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.
Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read 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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"Great Picture, but compatibility issues."
by SilenceHangar on December 3, 2009
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"Customer relations very poor!"
by hdleeds on October 19, 2009
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Specifications
- 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
Manufacturer info
- Sceptre Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
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- Website: http:/www.sceptre.com /
- Address: 16800 East Gale Ave, City of Industry, CA.
- Phone: 800/788-2878


