Description: The Haier HL37BG is a 37-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $840.This product 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 unit 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.In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.In fact, you would usually pay around 35% more to get a LCD TV having roughly the same viewable size.

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:HL37BG

General

• Product Type 37 in LCD TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• Video Interface HDMI , S-Video , Component , Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 37.2 in
• Depth 12.2 in
• Height 28 in
• Weight 50.7 lbs

Display

• Diagonal Size 37 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 1000:1


• Brightness (cd/m2) 500 cd/m2


• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes 16:9,  Zoom,  Panorama,  Conventional 4:3


• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Display Menu Language French,  English,  Spanish


• V-Chip Control Yes


• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Additional Features V-Chip , On-screen menu , Parental control , Video noise reduction

TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM , ATSC

Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Features Multi-brand compatibility

Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Audio Controls Bass , Treble , Balance
• Equalizer Yes
• 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 ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - 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

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 - 37.2 in x 12.2 in x 28 in x 50.7 lbs