I've been looking for this type of TV to replace a Sony 9" CRT we've been using in the kitchen for many years. My wife wanted more counter space. This fills the bill quite well. Many sets this size have speakers on the side, which take up horizontal space. We prefer the layout on this set. It arrived in a box that showed what was inside, so if this is to be a surprise for someone, they'll know what it is the minute it arrives. Set up was very easy, with one exception. You can program 12 of your favorite channels, but this can only be done one channel at a time. And, it puts them in the order that you input them, rather than sequentially. This took a while to do.
A nice surprise was the fact that the auto-setup detected several 'digital' channels that were present on our analog cable. We even get a few 'HD' channels broadcast in 720p which look amazing on this set! Out digital music channels were also detected.... I thought that we could only get these with a cable box, but apparently not. So, we are very please with this set. The sound is OK for the kitchen, but I would hook it up to an amp/speakers if used in a bedroom or den.
The remote control is well-designed, and overall, the set seems to be very well constructed. The stand allows a moderate tilt adjustment to the screen, but the set does not swivel on the stand. The stand can be removed however for installation on an extendible arm, or hung on a wall.
For the money, this is a nice set!
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Product Description:
Now you can play your entertainment library on one versatile machine. Since the 15DLV77 has both a DVD player and a 15-inch screen, you won't have to worry about connecting different electronic components in order to watch your favorite program. This convenience is matched only by its smart, stylish design.
The Value of LCD TVs
Aside from their obvious aesthetic value, LCD TVs are much more practical in the home than CRT (tube-style) televisions. They take up a smaller footprint, and thus use up less floor space in the room. Also, LCD TVs are lighter and easier to move around when cleaning or redecorating. The 15DLV77 is little more than three inches deep and weighs just over 13 pounds. Best of all, LCD screens use less power than CRTs and plasma screens.The unit has a 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, which puts it in the higher end of standard definition sets. Its traditional 4:3 aspect ratio makes it ideal for watching most DVD content. A built-in comb filter reduces digital artifacts produced by signal noise, making for more detailed images.Full-Featured DVD Player
The 15DLV77 includes an integrated DVD player compatible with several disc formats: DVD Video, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD and DVD-R. This player is also DivX home theater certified, which means it display popular Internet video formats, such as DivX, AVI, and MPEG4. Want to view photos? Simply move your JPEG photos onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc and the 15DLV77 will provide you access to a slide show of your images with a few clicks on the player's remote control. Similarly, MP3 and WMA-encoded music files recorded to disc will play nicely.An interesting feature of this player is Digital Picture Zoom, which allows you to select and magnify an area of either freeze-frame or motion video. Connections
The set has a built-in digital television tuner, so out of the box it can receive digital broadcast ATSC signals and QAM signals used by most digital cable providers. It also has a built-in 181-channel NTSC tuner, so it can also accept traditional analog signals. It also makes these connections:
ColorStream component video inputs: 1
S-video: 1
RCA video inputs: 1 rear and 1 side
L-R audio inputs: 1 front and 1 side
Digital audio output for DVD: 1 coaxial
RF: 1
Headphone jack: 1
The 15DLV77's bottom-mount speakers deliver stereo sound, but for those with a 5.1 surround sound system, the 15DLV77 outputs Dolby Digital and dts digital audio through a coaxial port. A front headphone jack allows you to watch TV without disturbing those around you--perfect for late-night viewing. Toshiba's Surround Sound feature uses advanced audio processing to mimic the all-encompasing sound of satellite speakers. Toshiba's StableSound feature maintains television volume within a preset range regardless of the source signal. This is an extremely useful feature when transitioning between a quiet television program and a very loud commercial advertisement or when changing channels.What's in the Box
15DLV77 15-inch LCD TV DVD Combo, unified remote control, VESA mounting holes, product manual
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