Toshiba 19AV501

Description: The Toshiba 19AV501 is a 19-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $305.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This set can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when hooked up to a high definition signal.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: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: Appropriate for a kitchen or office.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: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.In fact, you would typically pay around 20% more to get a LCD TV having similar viewable size.

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• Manufacturer: Toshiba
• Part Number: 19AV501U

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 19 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 18.1 in x 2.8 in x 13.9 in, Panel with stand - 18.1 in x 8.1 in x 15.4 in x 13.7 lbs
• Enclosure Color High-gloss white

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1440 x 900
• Display Format 720p
• Brightness (cd/m2) 300 cd/m2
• Widescreen Modes TheaterWide
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Viewing Angle 160 degrees
• V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
• Max V-Sync Rate 60 Hz
• Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
• Additional Features DynaLight back-light control

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, Cable:A-I, Cable:J-W, UHF:14-69, Cable:A8-1, Cable:65-94, Cable:AA-ZZ, Cable:AA-AAA, Cable:AA-BBB, Cable:100-135
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 3 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
• Output Power / Total 6 Watt
• Additional Features SoundStrip Speaker System

• Connections

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

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 100 x 100 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.5 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 42.7

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Included Accessories Cleaning cloth, Remote control

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 20.4 in
• Depth (Shipping) 21.2 in
• Height (Shipping) 6.3 in
• Weight (Shipping) 17.4 lbs

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.7

Toshiba

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.toshiba.com
• Address: 1251 Avenue of the Americas, Irvine, CA. 92618
• Phone: 1-800-316-0920