Description: The Haier HL32R is a 32-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $580.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 TV set 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 TV 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: Ideal for an small to medium sized apartment or condo living room.In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In general, this TV's features are in line with its price.However, the average price of LCD televisions with similar viewable size is quite a bit more -- right around $840.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read 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:HL32R

General

• Product Type 32 in LCD TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• TV Tuner 1x analog/digital combo
• Video Interface HDMI , S-Video , Component , Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 31.4 in
• Depth 9.1 in
• Height 22.9 in
• Weight 34.4 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 1500:1


• Brightness (cd/m2) 500 cd/m2


• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes Zoom


• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes


• Color Temperature Control Yes (Standard/Cool/Warm)
• Additional Features Video noise reduction

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
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Audio Controls Sound mode
• Speakers Included 2 speakers


• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

Connections

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

Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 150 Watt

Manufacturer Warranty

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

Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 31.4 in x 9.1 in x 22.9 in x 34.4 lbs

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 34.3 in
• Depth (Shipping) 10.5 in
• Height (Shipping) 25.9 in
• Weight (Shipping) 42.1 lbs