The Bottom Line
Pros
- Great performance with progressive scan and high definition source material
- Extensive picture adjusment controls
- Innovative rear panel light makes audio/video connections easier
- Fast response time and very wide viewing angle
- Great Price
Cons
- Awkward location for VGA and DVI-HDCP inputs
- Zoom function only has one setting
- Large table stand restricts the size and type of table unit can be set on
- The backlight setting is reversed - bright settings dims screen, soft setting brightens screen.
- Slight motion lag detected on low contrast, very dark images on standard cable. RF, and VHS sources
Description
- The LT32HV is a 32-inch LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 16x9 HD-compatible (480p, 720p, 1080i) TV.
- Detailed 1366x768 native pixel resolution, 1200:1 contrast ratio, and 60,000 hour backlight life.
- Super In-Plane Switching provides extremely wide viewing angle and fast response time.
- Dual-NTSC tuners with PIP, Split-Screen, and Multi-Screen display capability. Standard RF input.
- Composite (3), S-video (3), and HD-compatible Component(2) video inputs. Three stereo audio inputs.
- DVI-HDCP input for use with DVI equipped DVD players and HD-settop boxes. VGA input for PC use.
- Fifteen watt-per-channel audio amp with side mounted speakers. Line output for optional subwoofer.
- Headphone output as well as stereo audio outputs for connection to stereo or surround sound system.
- All controls can be accessed either from the unit itself or via the supplied remote control.
- Unit comes supplied with a table stand, but can be wall mounted via optional wall mounting kit.
Guide Review - Syntax Olevia LT32HV 32-Inch HD-Compatible LCD Television
This unit also has a great sounding internal speaker system; I especially like the line output for an added powered subwoofer. I found the three backlight settings enabled optimum screen brightness in a variety of ambient light environments.
The LT32HV offers good progressive scan performance; HD performance via DVI input is impressive. The color is excellent, with no overblown reds when using S-Video, Component, or DVI-inputs. In addition, I found the picture contrast and brightness to be very good for an LCD set.
The onscreen menu functions are easy to navigate - great PIP/split screen/POP.
The video performance on poor signal feeds, such as broadcast/cable reception or standard VHS input is lackluster, when compared to a CRT set, but better than some other LCD TVs I have seen. Also, the Zoom function only has one setting. Having a variable zoom control would allow greater flexibility in adjusting 4x3 and letterboxed images to fit the 16x9 screen.
Overall, the LT32HV is offers an excellent price/value ratio with its combination of useful features and performance. The LT32HV represents the strides being made in LCD TV. If you are considering a new TV purchase, definitely check out the LT32HV.
