Philips 30" wide CRT HDTV

[mercanucaribe]

Found this while searching for the 30" that was posted a few months ago

http://www.outlet.philips.com/...io=catalog&shop=OUTLET

Tuner/Reception/Transmission
TV system : ATSC, NTSC
Cable : Unscrambled Digital Cable -QAM
Video Playback : NTSC <---????
Aerial Input : 75 Ohm F-type Antenna
Stereo System : BTSC


Connectivity
AV 1 : CVBS in, CVI
AV 2 : CVBS, S-Video
AV 3 : HDMI
AV 4 : YPbPr
Audio Output - Digital : AC3 over SPDIF (Optical)
Front/side connections : CVBS in, S-video in, Headphone out

 

[mezrah]

Full specs for those who don't want to, or can't, go to the site:

30PW9110D/37B
With an integrated QAM digital receiver, this TV gives you high-definition images that you experience as real as being there. It'll make you want to see everything. Features Active Control, Progressive Scan, Dolby Digital sound, Picture-In-Picture, Auto Sound, Auto Picture, 6 Widescreen modes, and the Electronic Program Guide.

This item is FACTORY RENEWED

Online Price: $349.99

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Integrated HDTV to receive digital HDTV and cable signals
Enjoy HDTV that's truer than anything you've seen before
Progressive Scan for razor-sharp and flicker free images
Active Control with Light Sensor optimizes picture quality
Scan Velocity Modulation Improves definition and contrast

Unrivalled audio performance

Dolby Digital for movies or concerts in full surround sound

Designed for your convenience

1 tuner Picture-in-Picture to access two sources at once
A choice of widescreen modes to adjust the picture shape
Electronic Program Guide for retrieval of program schedules

Advanced technology

Most modern and highest quality HDMI connectivity
Component Video Input for top quality playback and recording



SPECIFICATIONS
Product Specifications Sheet (PDF)


Picture/Display
Aspect ratio : 16:9
Diagonal screen size : 32 in / 76 cm
Visible diagonal screen size : 30 cm
Picture enhancement : Progressive Scan, Scavem, 2D Combfilter, Active Control + Light sensor, 3:2 pull-down, AutoPicture (5 modes), Black stretch, Blue stretch, Color Transient Improvement, Dynamic Noise Reduction, Green enhancement, Luminance Transient Improver, Tint, Widescreen Plus
Picture processing : Progressive Scan


Sound
Sound Enhancement : Auto Volume Leveller, AutoSound (4 modes), Incredible Surround
Sound System : AC-3 Dolby Digital Decoding, Virtual Dolby Surround
Output power (RMS) : 2 x 10W
Music Power : 20 W


Convenience
Ease of Installation : Auto Volume Leveler, Autostore
Ease of Use : Easy toggle Dig/Analog modes, Picture Freeze
Remote control type : RCLU020
Teletext : Closed Captioning Full Text
Picture in Picture : 1 tuner PIP, Double window
Remote Control : QuadraSurf universal remote, DVD, TV
Screen Format Adjustments : 6 Widescreen Modes, Widescreen, 4:3, Zoom 16:9
Clock : On/Off event timer, Sleep Timer
On-Screen Display languages : American, French, Spanish


Tuner/Reception/Transmission
TV system : ATSC, NTSC
Cable : Unscrambled Digital Cable -QAM
Video Playback : NTSC
Aerial Input : 75 Ohm F-type Antenna
Stereo System : BTSC


Connectivity
AV 1 : CVBS in, CVI
AV 2 : CVBS, S-Video
AV 3 : HDMI
AV 4 : YPbPr
Audio Output - Digital : AC3 over SPDIF (Optical)
Front/side connections : CVBS in, S-video in, Headphone out


Power
Mains power : AC 90-140V, 60Hz
Standby power consumption : < 1W


Dimensions
Box dimensions (W x H x D) : 940 x 664 x 654 mm
Weight incl. Packaging : 59 kg
Set dimensions (W x H x D) : 860 x 552 x 537 mm
Set weight : 54 kg
Color cabinet : Black

 

[radioouman]

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Oh while we are waiting, I own a Samsung slimfit 30" CRT HDTV, and I like it. If the Phillips is anything like it, it is a decent TV. However, don't expect to be able to computer text on it at 1920x1080, even though it will sync at that resolution.

 

[kinkeads]

It's a beast to carry. Weighs over 100 lbs. I have a Toshiba that weighs about the same and it is a major effort to move it anywhere.

 

[Elminster]

yeah its alot of glass but I love mine, was a great deal

 

[uli2000]

I got one. YOu get a 90 day warrentee from Phillips. Guess what happened on day 91 (no lie)? Tube starts going out. At first, it was just some minor geometry problems. I got the code for the service menu and realigned everything. Had to do it about once a week, but after a few weeks, problems got worse and required more geometry calabrations. Within 3 months, when I would turn the TV on, only 1/3 the screen would come on. I put my 20in tv on top of it because it was too damn heavy to move. Finally, I pulled my truck up to the door and rolled it in the back for the trip to the dump. Unfortunaly, I should of read all the horror stories before I got mine. Seems like its 50/50 with these Phillips refubs. I wish I never took the chance.

 

[Darthvoy]

Originally posted by: kinkeads
It's a beast to carry. Weighs over 100 lbs. I have a Toshiba that weighs about the same and it is a major effort to move it anywhere.

yeah my buddy an I got hurt pretty bad moving the phillips tv over several plights of stairs. We also had several cuts on our hands.

EDIT: When I ordered my TV it wouldn't work so I called phillips and they sent a guy who picked it up, repaired it, and brought it back in a couple of days. It has been working flawlessly since then. Also, the picture quality is not bad at all.

 

[Richardito]

One word for this TV:

CRAP!!!

 

[TheShiz]

i have a 36 inch tube sony hdtv, this thing is probably a joke to move in comparison. i think mine is 250 pounds. be a man, it's more satisfying once you get a heavy ass tv in place compared to your wimpy man flat screens.

 

[PurdueRy]

Originally posted by: Richardito
One word for this TV:

CRAP!!!

Yes, the last time this was posted in hot deals, many of the TVs arrived DOA

 

[jbass]

Don't do it! I bought one the last time this was posted and mine showed up in pretty piss poor shape. The component input only displayed black and white, the case was severely cracked, the remote was in several pieces, and red colors were washed out.

 

[jbass]

Don't do it! I bought one the last time this was posted and mine showed up in pretty piss poor shape. The component input only displayed black and white, the case was severely cracked, the remote was in several pieces, and red colors were washed out.

 

[0roo0roo]

dot pitch is probably too coarse to be really called a hdtv. more like edtv for actual resolution it can deliver.

 

[cremefilled]

This model has been at this price for about three years now. Needless to say, it was a more reasonable price back then.

Philips needs to lower this to ~$200 if they expect to move these.

I got a 32" SDTV refurbed Philips, and it has never worked through the component inputs. The shipping company took away the box, so shipping back 175 lbs. of glass and plastic was never much of an option. I'll bet that 50% of these "refurbished" sets arrive with some problem, just based on various forum feedbacks.

 

[Kaido]

Just curious, what's another good CRT set in this size/pricerange?

 

[0roo0roo]

at this price range its all about the same..."edtv" level low end resolution crt. theres no incentive to develop it with lcd prices dropping so quickly. the only ones left have to deal with the low end market, raising quality and price would mean bringing it up to flat panel prices.

 

[pontifex]

i'd be wary buying refurbs from them, especially if you live in an area where there isn't a local tv repair shop that does philips tv repairs. their support is awful - don't do what they say they will do, they take their time.

 

[0roo0roo]

heh not to mention the hell of shipping or even moving 127lb!

 

[radioouman]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Just curious, what's another good CRT set in this size/pricerange?

The Samsung slimfit line is a good CRT. It seems to have fewer problems than this set, but there are geometry problems with CRT widescreens. Also, not a lot of effort has been put into these to make them perfect sets, even though CRTs could obviously make absolutely excellent HDTVs. Even though a high quality CRT will destroy the average LCD set, the general public still believes that the CRT is old technology and should be cheaper than the newer flat TVs.

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
heh not to mention the hell of shipping or even moving 127lb!

i believe shipping was free for mine.

 

[Lurknomore]

I have this tv.
With my luck, it'll be dead in a month.:laugh: