Westinghouse LVM-37W3 SE

Description: The Westinghouse LVM-37W3 SE is a 37-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $835.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 TV can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when connected to a high definition signal.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: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suitable for an small to medium sized apartment or condo living room.Also, 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: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.In fact, you would typically pay about 35% more to get a LCD TV having roughly the same viewable size.

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• Manufacturer: Westinghouse Digital Electronics
• Part Number: LVM-37W3 SE

• General

• Product type LCD flat panel display
• Diagonal Size 37 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Monitor with stand - 37.3 in x 8.2 in x 25.9 in x 50 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black, Silver

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 1000:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 550 cd/m2
• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Color Gamut 75% (NTSC)
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
• Max V-Sync Rate 75 Hz
• Max H-Sync Rate 80 KHz
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• Comb Filter 3D digital

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty No tuner

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
• Freeze Memo Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 15 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
• Output Power / Total 30 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x DVI-HDCP - Side, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Side
• PC Interface DVI, VGA (HD-15)

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 75 x 75 mm, 100 x 100 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.4 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 210 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Westinghouse Digital Electronics

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.westinghousedigital.com
• Address: 12150 Mora Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA. 90670
• Phone: 562-236-9800