Description: The Haier HL32B is a 32-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $655.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set 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: An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.Also, 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: Given its very 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 similar viewable size is considerably more -- in fact around $840.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review DPR editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, DPR encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

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• Manufacturer: Haier


• Part Number:HL32B

General

• Product Type 32 in LCD TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• Video Interface HDMI , S-Video , Component , Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 31.9 in
• Depth 9.7 in
• Height 24.4 in
• Weight 35.3 lbs

Display

• Diagonal Size 32 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix


• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p


• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9


• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Image Contrast Ratio 700:1


• Brightness (cd/m2) 400 cd/m2


• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• V-Chip Control Yes

TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM , ATSC

Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Speakers Included 2 speakers


• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in

Connections

• Connector Type 2 x HDMI - 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

Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Battery None

Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 31.9 in x 9.7 in x 24.4 in x 35.3 lbs