ViewSonic CD4620

Description: The ViewSonic CD4620 is a 46-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,985.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.This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.This set can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when mated 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: An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.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: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: ViewSonic Corp.
• Part Number: CD4620-US

• General

• Product Type 46 in LCD flat panel display
• TV Tuner No tuner
• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Dimensions Without stand
• Width 44.2 in
• Depth 5.4 in
• Height 26.1 in
• Weight 72.8 lbs
• Enclosure Color Black
• Country Kits United States

• Display

• Diagonal Size 46 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Image Contrast Ratio 1500:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 450 cd/m2
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes 16:9
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 6 ms
• Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
• Additional Features On-screen menu, Anti-glare coating

• Video Features

• 16:9 Mode Yes
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround
• Speakers Included Speakers not included
• External Speakers Amplifier Power (Total) 20 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 2 x Audio output

• Stands & Mounts

• Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 200 mm

• Compliances

• Compliant Standards UL, CUL, FCC, NOM

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Operational 285 Watt
• Battery None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts - 3 years

• Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 44.2 in x 15.9 in x 27.7 in x 76.3 lbs

ViewSonic Corp.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.viewsonic.com/
• Address: 381 Brea Canyon Rd, , .
• Phone: 909-444-8888
• Email: vstech@viewsonic.com
• Fax: 909-468-1202