Syntax Olevia LT42HVi 42" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV

Average customer rating:

worst company ever

NOT BAD FOR PRICE SENSITIVE BUYERS

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Olevia 42inch - warranty and CS issues

Would give this TV 6 or more stars

Syntax Olevia LT42HVi 42" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV

Manufacturer: Syntax Corporation
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

42-inch TFT LCD television with 1366 x 768 WXGA pixel resolution; 43.2 x 34.8 x 11 inches (W x H x D) with stand

Compatible with 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i inputs from optional HD receiver, DVD players, and other components

3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, 3D Y/C digital comb filter, 800 cd/m2 brightness rating, and 1200:1 contrast ratio

Inputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 component, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA

Detachable stereo speakers--25 watts apiece (50 watts total)--can be mounted at bottom or on sides

ASIN: B000A6KQVW

Product Description

With a fully integrated ATSC digital tuner input, the LT42HVi is a complete state-of-the-art HDTV. This means you can "plug and play" with any digital high definition set top box or simply receive local high definition broadcasts over the air for free (when you use an optional HDTV antenna). It features DUAL Progressive Scan Component inputs and HDMI inputs to support the latest video technology craze within the industry. It is PC compatible and delivers 25 watts of enhanced surround sound. It offers PIP, Split screen views to enable simultaneous TV/PC source viewing at one time. Furthermore, the LT42HVi features a patent pending rear panel AV Lamp for best visibility when accessing the rear inputs. 8 ms Response Time for smooth graphic display even with high-performance videogames Dual HDMI w/HDCP compatibility inputs Dual Progressive Scan Component Inputs ATSC Tuner Built In to receive Over-the-Air Digital broadcasts (when used with optional HDTV antenna) 178 / 178 Degree Wide Viewing Angles VGA (DB15) PC Compatibility 25W + 25W TruSurround Speakers HDTV Ready 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i Includes Table Stand / Wall Mountable with purchase of optional wall mount Unit Dimensions - Screen Only 43.11 (W) x 27.56 (H) x 4.52 (D) w/o stand; With speakers Speakers (side mounted) 48.35? (W) x 30.5? (H) x 11? (D) w/Stand; 48.35? (W) x 27.5? (H) x 4.52? (D) w/

Amazon.com Product Description

Time to update your old-technology CRT TV? Zoom into the future with the technologically advanced yet still affordable 42-inch Syntax Olevia LT42HVi flat-panel LCD TV. It includes both built-in high-definition (ATSC) and 181-channel standard broadcast (NTSC) tuners. With the integrated ATSC tuner, you'll be able to receive off-air high definition broadcasts without the need for an external set-top box. More than just a high-quality TV, the set's PC inputs also make it equally suitable for home offices. It includes detachable speakers that can be mounted either on the bottom or on the sides, and it comes with a table-top stand (optional VESA-compatible wall-mounting kit available).

This LCD TV provides a 1366 x 768-pixel native resolution for a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for optimal letterbox movie watching and compatibility with 1080p/720p/480p/480i HD formats. It also offers an extra-wide 178-degree viewing angle, super-fast 8ms (millisecond) response time that's great for watching sports, 800 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, and 1200:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.)

The LT42HVi performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, too--a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. To adapt 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant information to display a frame-accurate picture. A 3D Y/C digital comb filter further enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).

The 50-watt stereo audio system (two 25-watt speakers) delivers ample sound for sports and movies. The iDIVA virtual surround sound provides you with several easily adjustable settings that simulate an array of audio environments. It offers an HDMI connection, which provides an uncompressed transfer of high definition video from a digital video source to a digital display device, as well as the following input connections:

Composite AV (RCA): 1
S-Video: 1
Component (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr): 1
PC In (D-Sub 15-pin): 1

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries, 1 VGA monitor cable, 1 composite-video/stereo analog audio AV cable, an AC power cord, warranty information, and a user's manual.

Syntax's iDEA Technology (Innovative Digitally Enhanced Architecture) delivers an exceptional solution to digital display complexities commonly associated with color, contrast, sharpness, motion, noise and audio lip-sync. iDEA's suite of built-in and user-selectable video/audio features delivers precise colors, sharp resolutions and audio synchronization through its advanced Digital Sound Processor (DSP).

Dynamic Brightness & Contrast Controls

Pure Edge Enhancement

Advance Sharpness Control

Maintains overall picture quality by providing consistent, balanced color levels to control shades of gradation in dark or bright image scenes. Virtually eliminates jagged edges from traditional interlaced video formats by creating refined edges around the objects on the screen. Advanced CTI / LTI algorithm improves color shifts and minimizes any type of shadowing or ghosting effects and increases sharpness and detail of pictures.

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Dynamic Noise Reduction

Black Level Extender

White Peak Limiter

Reduces motion pattern noises without blurring an image especially when watching regular OTA (Over The Air) television broadcasts and low S/N ratio video signal. Extends certain "gray levels" to black within a picture to define details lost. Analyzes and limits the amplitude of white frequencies, that can distort images resulting in a faded or washed-out appearance during bright scenes.

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Flesh Tone Control

Adaptive Luma Control

Advance DSP

Analyzes color frequencies and controls intensity of colors to give a more natural appearance. Takes whole picture and analyzes the intensity of primary and secondary colors to match that of brightness and contrast. The result is a balanced image of colors. iDEA Technology incorporates a high performance Digital Sound Processor (DSP). Through DSP's circuitry, the audio-to-video phases are analyzed and matched to prevent "lip-sync" inconsistency.

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Customer Reviews:

worst company ever.......2007-12-25

i would give this company zero star's if i could... got a tv from them that broke with in 6 month's. got a new one wit the warranty and they put the rest of the existing warranty on it....then that tv broke again in about seven month's...now i'am stuck with a broken tv.....if you like being disrespected by a company after you buy a exspensive item this is the tv for you...i called costumer service and the girl on the the phone actually said " yeah what cha want" not may i help you with your problem...they hang up on you after leaving you on hold for a half a hour. so here's your warning pass it on to everyone you know looking to buy a flat panel tv this is the worst company ever....

NOT BAD FOR PRICE SENSITIVE BUYERS.......2007-07-02

Low on cash? Want to save some money? Want a decent LCD that will satisfy your input/output needs? Look no more because the Syntax Olevia LT42HVi 42" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV will do just that.

Pros: Lots of inputs including 2 HDMI 1.2 interconnect (HDMI 1.2 version was confirmed by Syntax customer support). Excellent design and user friendly. Affordable price. The HDMI video quality is excellent. Make sure you get a DVD upconverter or HD/Blu Ray DVD Player, or a cable receiver with HD broadcasting.

Cons: Bad remote, you have to literally point at the corner of the screen to get a signal. Glass in front of the LCD is highly reflective and will impair your viewing pleasures. Resolution only goes up to 1080i. Display for Composite connections are horrible. Video quality from a VCR even turned out better. No toslink (digital) or Coaxial audio interconnect.

Overall performance from personal experience: not bad for the buck especially if you want to save. Enough bells and whistles to last you for awhile.

READ REVIEWS BEFORE YOU BUY.......2007-05-10

First look at the reviews for support issues most are newer since TV's work fine... for a while.

I have purchased 4 Olevia TV's (from 27" to 42") and until recently I would have recommended them to anyone. First there was slow rebates, but I was aware of that problem when I made the purchase. Then it came time for service, and my experience was the same as recent reviews. They are very nice and promise to take care of everything... DON'T BET THE FARM. Just like others have said here, they say parts will be shipped (in my case on the 3rd) then a week or two later you'll find out that parts haven't shipped, or on back order. BIG HINT: If the manufacture of a product has major components on back order, your's is not the only one broke.

I've bought 4, but Olevia has got the last dollar from me and if you're smart they wouldn't get your first one. I think some retailers like Office Depot and HSN have dropped the line and just selling off stock.

DO NOT BUY! You have been warned.

Olevia 42inch - warranty and CS issues.......2007-03-15

I love the TV when it is working. It has a great picture and sound. My tuner went 2 months ago and I spoke with CS. They shipped the parts and I changed them, I had power supply issues now. They sent more parts and then the in house repairman. The TV still has the same problems. I placed a complaint with the BBB after the first month was over and no response from them.

CS is horrible and no one gets back to you. I finally received a replacement TV, the shipped it by truck from CA to NY, received it broken. You have to wonder if they shipped me a broken one because of the complaint I made to the BBB.

It's been a week since the 2nd one arrived and no phone calls from them. I had to re-do the paperwork and re-give a credit card to place a hold so they can send a new TV. As of today 2 months later I still have no TV and a warranty that is running out soon.

Beware if you have problems you are in for a long hard trip with their CS. No one ever calls you back. Getting a someone to answer the phone will take about 30 minutes, you will get hung up on. BBB is also waiting for them to respond after 3+ weeks into the complaint.

Would give this TV 6 or more stars.......2007-02-24

This LCD TV is awesome. Speakers mounted under the screen mean it will fit into a tighter space than a TV with side mounted speakers. The glass screen with its special coating make the picture brilliant and eye popping. Reflections are only slightly more than a regular LCD screen and not a problem. It also has a HD TV tuner built in, so you can get the over the air HD TV programing.

I would recommend this to anyone. It is the best Syntax Olevia TV I have seen and I already own a 27" & 37" Olevia TV.

Some complain about the remote & speakers, but the remote is better than my other Olevia TVs and I find the sound from the speakers to be very good to excellent.

Syntax Olevia LT42HVi 42" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV

Average customer rating:

Syntax Olevia LT42HVi 42" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV

Manufacturer: Syntax Olevia
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

By Size | TVs & HDTVs | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics

42-inch TFT LCD television with 1366 x 768 WXGA pixel resolution; 43.2 x 34.8 x 11 inches (W x H x D) with stand
Compatible with 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i inputs
3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, 3D Y/C digital comb filter, 800 cd/m2 brightness rating, and 1200:1 contrast ratio
Inputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 component, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA
Detachable stereo speakers--25 watts apiece (50 watts total)--can be mounted at bottom or on sides

ASIN: B000JQ5E56

Product Description

Syntax's OLEVIA LT42HVi is a breathtaking 16:9 42" widescreen HDTV that can easily enhance the decor of any family room, living room or den. Incorporating IDEA Technology, this 42? LCDTV delivers all the video and sound enhancements accompanied with amazing video content. It features a native resolution of 1366 x 768 S-IPS panel that provides high brightness, a 1200:1 dynamic contrast ratio, with wide 178-degree viewing angles. The LT42HVi speakers are detachable and deliver 25 Watts per channel for stereo or virtual surround sound. With a fully integrated ATSC digital tuner input, the LT42HVi is a complete state-of-the-art HDTV. This means you can "plug and play" with any digital high definition set top box or simply receive local high definition broadcasts over the air for free (when you use an optional HDTV antenna). It features DUAL Progressive Scan Component inputs and HDMI inputs to support the latest video technology craze within the industry. It is PC compatible and delivers 25 watts of enhanced surround sound. It offers PIP, Split screen views to enable simultaneous TV/PC source viewing at one time. Furthermore, the LT42HVi features a patent pending rear panel AV Lamp for best visibility when accessing the rear inputs. 8 ms Response Time for smooth graphic display even with high-performance videogames Dual HDMI w/HDCP compatibility inputs Dual Progressive Scan Component Inputs ATSC Tuner Built In to receive Over-the-Air Digital broadcasts (when used with optional HDTV antenna) 178 / 178 Degree Wide Viewing Angles VGA (DB15) PC Compatibility 25W + 25W TruSurround Speakers HDTV Ready 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i Includes Table Stand / Wall Mountable with purchase of optional wall mount Unit Dimensions - Screen Only 43.11 (W) x 27.56 (H) x 4.52 (D) w/o stand; With speakers Speakers (side mounted) 48.35? (W) x 30.5? (H) x 11? (D) w/Stand; 48.35? (W) x 27.5? (H) x 4.52? (D) w/

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