Maintenance guide for LCD TV
April 28, 2007
LCD TVs are highly expensive TV sets or even may sound luxury to most of us. As you go for larger screens or high end LCD models, they will definitely cost you more. Such expensive products should naturally be cared well to make your investment long lasting.
Here are some tips to increase the life of your LCD TV:
- Put your LCD TV in a clean, dry place. The dust-free, moisture free surroundings are very vital for the long life of your TV. This applies to all electronic products. Dust and moisture are great enemies for LCDs, computers and other electronic products
- Extreme room temperatures can affect the performance of LCD TVs. LCD TV uses liquid crystals for its display technology. Liquid crystals are materials in twisted shape when they are in their natural state. Once electricity is made to pass through the crystals they begin to untwist and this is the principle used in the LCD technology.
- However, excessive hot or cold environment can make the liquid crystals go bizarre and the essential features like refresh rate, contrast ratio can be altered by these factors.
- When you handle LCDs, keep in mind their screens are very prone to scratch. Make sure they don’t get scratched while you install them. Also make sure the electrical installation is proper and safely done.
Follow all the instructions printed in the manual book, whenever you use or leave your LCD TV unused.
Dell W1700 LCD TV Review
April 28, 2007
An LCD TV that is comparatively small in size with just 17 inches, yes, the new Dell W1700 LCD TV is purely a tabletop LCD or a desktop LCD TV. This new LCD TV is not suited for home theatre of in a big hall because of its size but it is perfect fit for a desktop monitor. Classic design and elegant colour has made this new LCD TV more attractive and appealing. This new Dell W1700 LCD TV supports an HDTV screen display resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. This display screen supports 720p HDTV resolution up to a higher 1080i HDTV pixel resolution. This television wires a contrast ratio of 400:1 and a brilliant brightness support of 450 cd/m2. The display screen also supports an aspect ratio of 16:9 and it also features a wide range of other modern features. This TV also integrates a PAL, SECAM, NTSC and SDTV or HDTV ready tuner that can connect your TV to an antenna or a cable system. The integrated stereo speakers also add to the appreciation of the model. The superb sound effects gives and added boost to makes the pictures more interesting to watch. These two integrated speakers give out a total power output of 10 watts. Among the other remarkable features the connectivity options supported by the new Dell W1700 LCD TV are also acceptable. This supports a composite video interface, am RGB Scart interface, S-video interface, component video interface, VGA monitor interface, DVI video interface, a stereo RCA input and output interface each, a composite video output interface and more. Among the other very significant features includes the Teletext, sleep timer and this new Dell LCD TV features an integrated TV tuner also. Among the other important features the picture in picture feature but it works only small. This TV also has three preset images modes, four sound modes, three colour temperature modes and also user adjustable RGB colour control that is mainly used in computers. This new Dell W1700 LCD TV is a very adaptable device that has a weight of just 7 Kgs making it easy to be transferred from one place to another and the built in handle makes it much more easy for you. This LCD TV also features an adjustable tilt or swivel stand making it easy for you to rotate the stand to any direction.
A review on Samsung SM711MP LCD TV
April 28, 2007
Samsung Company has always introduced products with diversity and it is only recently that they introduced the new model of LCD TV with Samsung SM711MP LCD TV. It is a 17-inch model of LCD TV that has a built in TV tuner and integrated speakers. This LCD TV has a free resolution so the images are very clear and it is a flat panel display, the weight is also very less comparatively. There are many features that entertain you a lot. It is portable and flexible that it can be adjusted with the foldable stand.
Size
The weight of the Samsung SM711MP LCD TV is 6.95 kg. The picture tube is of different types and this LCD TV has flat tubes so it gives a very sharp and free images. It just looks like a computer screen. The TV has broadcast signals of at least 720p or 1080i. The maximum operating temperature is 40 °C and the minimum operating temperature is 10 °C. The dimensions are measured as H x W x D and the measurements are 40.3 x 38.9 x 20.6 cm.
Other Features
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- Inbuilt Digital TV Tuner
- Screen Format Standard
- Speakers-mono, stereo
- Stylish design
- Angle adjustment
- Image brightness
- Digital Video Standard
- Audio Output Speaker
Connections
This new Samsung SM711MP LCD TV features Scart connections; it is a connector between two pieces of audio-visual equipment. This LCD TV supports VGA inputs that connects the computer cable in which the plug and socket are so they fit as one. It also features DB connectors that are used for serial ports. S-Video Input is nothing but Short for Super-Video; it is for transmitting video signals and dividing the video information into two separate signals: one for colour and the other for brightness.
Resolutions and sounds
The maximum resolution supported by the LCD TV is 1280 x 1024 pixels and the brightness is 300 cd\m2 and it also features a contrast ratio of 700:1, so the clarity of the display will be clear as like real images or objects. In this, the 3D sound improves the sound clarity and it is boosted to low to high frequencies so it surrounds the environment with the external speakers. The response time is 8 ms.
Toshiba Regza 37X3030D LCD TV Review
April 27, 2007
Toshiba Regza 37X3030D is the state-of-the –art LCD designed to produce sharp, lively, crystal-clear pictures on the 37” screen. It is at best when it displays High Definition materials from DVDs or HDTV sources. Its 16:9 screen format and its compatibility with 1080p HDTV resolution allows you to see movies from HDTV sources in their native resolution which means you get cinema-like viewing experience
Main features:
- Screen format: 16:9
- Native resolution: 1920×1080p
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 3500:1
- Digital Tuner
- Two HDMI inputs
- Two SCARTS (one of them is RGB enabled)
- 20 Watt Speakers
- One AV input
- One VGA PC Input
The shiny, black frame surrounding the screen looks impressive. You can find analog inputs like S-video and a composite input on the right of the panel..
The rear part of the display has many inputs. You can find two HDMI inputs and two SCARTs. You can also find a VGA PC input on the rear side. One of the SCART inputs can access sky and Freeview services as it is RGB enabled.
The built-in Freeview digital tuner and analog tuners allow you to access and control the various channels. Similarly, you can use two HDMI inputs to connect this TV with HDTV sources. As we said, the quality of HDTV pictures is excellent as this supports full HDTV features.
Its dynamic contrast ratio 3500:1 provides good black levels and enhances the picture quality. The colour reproduction and black levels achieved by this LCD makes it a forerunner among the best LCD displays in the market, provided that it has better competitive price.
Even without the digital surround system, the audio quality is quite exceptional and forms good accompaniment with the visual experience. No doubt, it is one of the best Regza series which Toshiba has rolled out and meets the expectations of the viewers.
LG Flatron L1960TR LCD monitor
April 26, 2007
The black jewel or LG Flatron L1960TR LCD monitor from LG is a class apart from other LCD monitors. What makes this elegant LCD monitor a special one is its higher contrast ratio (3000:1) when compared with other LCD monitors available in the market. Another noteworthy feature of this LCD is its excellent response time of 2 m/s which is one of the lowest response times achievable by the high end LCD monitors.
Main features:
- 19” screen monitor
- Shiny, black, circular base
- Uses LG Flatron f-Engine technology
- Contrast ratio of 3,000:1
- Enabled with DFC (Digital Fine Contrast)
- Screen refresh rate of 2ms
- Native resolution of 1,280×1,024-pixels
- 5:4 aspect ratio
- DVI port is HDCP-enabled
- D-Sub port and DVI ports
- Price: £250
Flatron L1960TR LCD monitor is meticulously designed which is noticeable even to a casual onlooker. Except the bezel and rear of the monitor, the front and side panels glow with black coating, the traditional colour of the LCD monitors. You can find the power-on switch on bottom right. The rear of the monitor has all provisions for D-sub port and analog ports as well keep the cables out of mess.
This monitor combines LG Flatron f-Engine technology with its inherent features. Its excellent contrast ratio produces unbelievable true black levels that can be only comparable with a typical plasma display. The DFC technology, an automatic feature modifies the contrast and brightness settings on two separate modes so that you can view both and choose whichever you find is better.
The native resolution of this LCD screen is 1,280×1,024 pixels and the screen size is in 5:4 aspect ratio. However, it is not so disappointing that it cannot display pictures of 16:9 ratio. Other specifications indeed ensure the picture quality and enhance our viewing experience. Probably the LG people designed this display keeping a computer monitor in their minds.
It’s quicker response time (2 m/s) is another likeable feature as we said early. Consequently, the trailing effects or blurs are barely visible when you watch fast movements. This makes this LCD monitor also ideal for watching action packed movies and playing games.
