DPR editors' take

• By: Eric Franklin
• Published on: 01/07/2009

Haier is no stranger to the HDTV market, however DPR has as of yet only reviewed one HDTV from the company. Kind of weird seeing as how Haier is the official HDTV of the NBA.

We'll soon have a chance to make it up to the NBA, though, as this week Haier is introducing two new HDTVs. The 47-inch HL47XT1 and the 42-inch HL42XT1 each have a 120Hz refresh rate and LED backlights. Each also includes SRS TruSurround XT Sound and four HDMI ports. In addition, each TV has a Sound Chamber-hidden speaker with a separate bass port, a tweeter, and mid-range speakers.

No word yet on respective prices and as for availability, for now, Haier has only stated 2009.

Check below for full specs.

• Full-HD LCD HDTV with LED Backlight
• 1920x1080 resolution
• 10 bit LCD panel with 1.07 billion colors
• 120 Hz with MEMC
• Static Contrast: 1400:1
• Response time: 5.0ms
• 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 AV and 1 PC inputs
• USB Input for jpeg, MP3
• Sound Chamber-hidden speaker with SRS TruSurround XT Sound
• 2x10W output
• Swivel stand
• Universal remote

• Manufacturer: Haier


• Part Number:HL42XT1

General

• Product Type 42 in LCD TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV 1080p
• Video Interface HDMI , Component , Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• USB Port Yes

Display

• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix


• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)


• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9


• 120Hz Yes
• LCD Backlight Technology LED Backlight technology
• Color Depth Up to 1.07 billion colors
• Image Contrast Ratio 1400:1
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Pixel Response Time 5 ms
• V-Chip Control Yes


• Additional Features Swivel stand

TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC

Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner ATSC

Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes

Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices TV

Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
• Audio Controls Balance , Bass , Treble
• Speakers Included 2 speakers


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

Connections

• Connector Type 4 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) , 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) , 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) , 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) , 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A )

Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop