Haier HL32BG

Description: The Haier HL32BG is a 32-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $695.This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: This unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than standard definition television when hooked up to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV 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: 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: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.For example, when it comes to viewable screen size, the average price of LCD televisions with comparable viewable size is quite a bit more -- right around $805.

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• Manufacturer: Haier America Trading, L.L.C.
• Part Number: HL32BG

• General

• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 31.9 in x 9.7 in x 24.4 in x 35.3 lbs

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 700:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 400 cd/m2
• Widescreen Modes 16:9, Zoom, Panorama, Conventional 4:3
• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• V-Chip Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
• Equalizer Yes
• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment

• Connections

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

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Features Multi-brand compatibility

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V

• Manufacturer Warranty

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

Haier America Trading, L.L.C.

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