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Syntax Olevia LT42HVi 42-Inch HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV |  | Brand: Syntax
Category: CE
List Price: $2,399.99
Buy Refurbished: $1,099.95
as of 3/16/2010 15:09 UTC details
You Save: $1300.04 (54%)
Rating:  27 reviews
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 42
Shipping Weight (lbs): 150
Dimensions (in): 51 x 38 x 14
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: LT42HVI
Model: LT42HVI
UPC: 872303008300
EAN: 0872303008300
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| 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 |
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| Editorial Reviews:
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 viewing angles (178? H x 178? V). The LT42HVi speakers are detachable and able to be positioned in two places, beneath the LCDTV screen or on the sides of the LCDTV.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. 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.
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). | 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. | | | | | | | | | 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. | | | | | | | | 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:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 27
 Do not buy Olevia due to lack of service November 5, 2008
Mark A. (Kentucky)
I bought an Olevia 42" in 2007 and it worked fine for approx. 16 months. Currently, it has been in the shop for approx. 6 months. The repair part was very difficult to obtain and failed within a few days of bringing the unit home. The television shop is now having problems getting the parts distributor to warranty the part. The almost complete lack of service/parts availability has convinced me to never buy another Olevia. I suggest that others pay a little higher price and purchase a TV from a reputable company.
 Do Not Buy! November 2, 2008
G. Miller
I purchased this item about a year and a half ago due to price and the reviews. While I cant complain for the first year, the TV has developed a problem where it turns itself off all the time. After having two TV repair folks do a complete diagnostic, they havent been able to pinpoint the problem. If I were to change the power supply, it could cost close to 600 bucks with no guarantee to fix the problem. I will buy a brand name TV with better tech support. Olevia's is a joke and they are now bankrupt..
worst company ever December 25, 2007
A. Hart (harlem n.y)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 July 2, 2007
Maka Veli (San-Diego, CA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
NEW COMMENT:
For PS3 users, if you receive the green screen of death when loading a game, turn off your TV, then turn on the TV again. That should clear up the problem. This problem only exists with the PS3 menu and game play, but not for blu ray dvd's. I am not sure why it does this. I will be receiving brand HDMI cables (v1.3) in the mail to see if it does the same problem. I will keep you folks posted.
READ REVIEWS BEFORE YOU BUY May 10, 2007
B. Wells (Chatsworth, GA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
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