Plasma TV Samsung LE26S81B 26 inches / 66 cm

With its 26-inch (66 cm), the figure is now LE26S81B of small TV. She still displays a picture of a size equivalent to a CRT of 71 cm, which, a few years ago, was already a beautiful diagonal.

We will impose it from the outset playing a DVD. With the default settings, the result is catastrophic: clogged and faded black and whites burned, artifacts and blocks of pixels abound ... In short, everything goes through.

The mess is sorted out as soon as one takes care to correct tweaks. First, disabling all filters, especially that of noise reduction, helps eliminate the piles of pixels. Blacks and whites clogged burned originate mode dynamics, the most destructive image that has been given us to see. A move to Standard or Cinema to retrieve the clearest tones and the darkest.

We note in passing that the 3 modes (Standard, Dynamic and Cinema) not the same adjustment options. The color temperatures Chaud1 and Chaud2, for example, are shaded and inaccessible mode dynamics. This logic escapes us somewhat.

As amended, the picture is more flattering, but always shows blacks a little too gray. An impression confirmed by a disastrous extent to 0.87 cd / m - the best TV are less than 0.15 cd / m - while the white flies to 473 cd / sqm. At least, and settled, LE26S81B will not harm the pieces displayed in the most illuminated.

However, it is possible to catch up with black playing on the backlight. Brought back to 3 of 10, it achieves blacks to 0.27 cd / m, but dropped the white 147 cd / sqm. A 0 to 10, it drops to 0.12 cd / m, but the white no longer a poor 67 cd / m which gives the impression of watching a veiled image and dull. We do not, therefore this setting. In all cases, the measured contrast therefore revolves around a mediocre 540:1.

Besides, the color is not good and, worse, impossible to catch up. The smallest gap was 7 colorimetric, and flies to more than 30 in certain colors.

Plasma TV Hitachi P42T01U 42 inches / 107 cm

With its definition of 1024 x 1080 points, Hitachi P42T01U is placed between the standard HD Ready and HD Ready 1080p. Indeed, the number of lines that outclasses widely televisions compatible with the first, while the columns are not reaching 1920 points required to be certified HD Ready 1080p.

In addition to this curiosity, they are also a
ttractive figures announced in brightness and contrast compels us to know a little more about this TV.

In practice, the figures are quite different. Settled at best, and thus by default, the P42T01U displays a low 87 cd / m, which translates into a very bland. A value simply unworthy of plasma and the reset input Thursday It is indeed inconceivable to watch television in good conditions with such brightness. Especially since the dark is not very dark, and unchanged at 0.37 cd / sqm.

The colors are in the middle of the other models tested, either very bad or very good. And that's a shame, because it is clear that the plasma technology provides a wide gammut, well above what is found on most LCD.

With sources SD, the picture is quite soft and does not present too many parasites. The transition to HD reveals a certain lack of precision. It remains well below that provided by an LCD with 1080 lines.

In all cases, the image suffers too the lack of brightness. The slab, too reflective, accentuating this impression, even in a poorly lit room. Only the angles very broad, specific plasma, are out of the pack. Another feature of this technology: the marking! We must be careful not to allow a still image and very bright displayed too long, failing which his whereabouts remain visible for a long time ...

We also found that the connection to the PC was not always stable and that we lost from time to time the image. The computer can also screen in 1024 x 768.
Finally, the menus are displayed slowly and are not a model for ergonomics.

LCD TV HYUNDAI IT E370D 37 inches / 94 cm

Progressive scan or "progressive scan" consisite display successively lines that make up the picture, unlike the classic mode that displays the first line pairs then ...

4:3 - The standard image format is 4:3 (that is the ratio between the width and height of the TV screen). This format is more widespread. It is sufficient in most cases.

Widescreen - Also known as 16/9eme. The 16/9e is a format more suitable for human visual field and the best format for cinema films.

The function PiP you to a second "window" superimposed on the main image. For example, you can follow a film and the window display in a news channel.

Screen Size : 37 inches / 94 cm
Resolution : 1366 x 7686
Brightness : 500 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio : 800:1
Response time : 8 ms
Weight : 25.80 Kg


Connectors:

Inputs Video : VGA HDMI connector (x2) YUV S-Video Composite Digital HDCP (copy protection)
Capacity DTV : 480i / 576i, 480p / 576p, 720p, 1080i
Audio Inputs : Stereo Jack
Other entries : RS232 (computer control) • TV antenna
Video Output : Composite
Audio Output : Optical Digital Stereo RCA • • Speakers
Digital output : Dolby Digital and PCM

LCD TV PANASONIC TX-32LX600F 32 inches / 81 cm

New generation LCD televisions screens. With the new slab IPS Alpha, the TX-32LX600F Panasonic offers outstanding image quality, regardless of the angle from which you look. Get clear images and bright, vivid life, the time of the whitish appearance in the picture is finally over. Let yourself be carried away by the revolution screens Panasonic; enjoy TV enchanted evenings at home. Table foot (20 ° rotation) included in the provision.

Screen Size : 32 inches / 80 cm
Resolution : 1366 x 768
Brightness : 500 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio : 3500:1
Response time : 8 ms
Weight : 19,7 Kg
Dimensions (WxHxD) : 599 x 794 x 298


Connectors:

Inputs Video : VGA HDMI (x2) SCART (x3) YUV S-Video Composite
HDMI Inputs v.1.2
Inputs compatible digital HDCP (copy protection)
SCART 1 : In AV, TV out, RGB In (rear)
SCART 2 : AV In / Out, S-Video In, Q-Link (rear)
SCART 3 : AV In / Out, S-Vidéo/RVB In, Q-Link (rear)

LCD TV LOEWE INDIVIDUAL 32 HD+ 32 inches / 81 cm

Known for its high-end televisions, look very studied, Loewe loaned us an Individual 32 HD + chassis equipped with the new HD +: a 32-inch model, incorporating a digital VCR, with a slab HD Ready (1366 x 768 dots ), but compatible with the input signals 1080p. It is a fact so rare with this kind of TV to be worth mentioning.

In fact, this is due to the compatibility chassis HD + will gradually penetrate the entire range Loewe. It can receive and record all HD programs, whether delivered via DTT, cable or satellite. With the latter, you must still go through an optional module, as for the pay channels.


The recordings are stored on a hard disk of 120 GB internal TV. Its usage is straightforward and operates like any built-in digital video box to a DSL or cable. In addition to the standard functions of registration, it offers the timeshifting to pause programs viewed live.


Always paying attention to detail, Loewe has integrated a system of automatic brightness adjustment. It varies depending on the lighting in the room. An automation, but not always happy with at least the advantage of being disabled. What we have done before submitting the HD + 32 Individual our tests. Properly adjusted, it delivers a bright image (224 cd / m) and dense black (0.18 cd / m), which can measure a contrast to 1244:1 (for 1200:1 announced). It is even possible to descend to the dark 0.12 cd / m, but at the cost of a sharp drop in the brightness that makes more than 160 cd / sqm.

Before turning image quality specific to each source, we dwell a bit on the improvements of images available. First, we find the traditional DMM, which is now present on many televisions. It is a process that adds images between 24 frames / sec movies. The result is satisfactory, but gives a video which distorts the aspect of the film is also the case among competitors. In addition, there is quite marked defects on fast moving objects. We prefer pictures a little more jerky, but which give the impression of watching a movie cinema. We therefore disable this mode… that others may prefer to activate.


Similarly, the image mode +, darkens the dark parts, thus giving a false sense of contrast. It is certainly flattering, but it distorts the image calibrated by the director. Again, we came to disable this mode - something we do regularly with competitors. The most beautiful images are often those that appear without additional filter.

LCD TV PHILIPS PFL7562D 32 inches / 81 cm

Philips coupled with its''Sense and Simplicity''presents a simple HD TV''''32 inches: PFL7562D equipped with Pixel Plus 2 HD, Digital Natural Motion and a tuner box for the most part. Other functions are available as Active Control, smoothing oblique lines or even offsetting movements 3 / 2 and 2 / 2. The specifications show a response time of 8 ms with a dynamic contrast of 4000:1, which, as usual, seems illusory.

Connection is dispatched on 3 panels in the rear where there are 2 HDMI inputs, a YUV, RGB 2 Péritels and a USB port ready for a full basic file type JPEG, MP3, or MPEG-2.

At the start, everything goes well with menus''Simplicity''but other brands do the same, therefore, turn reported directly to video with TNT. The result is plain: controlling noise is really perfect at this builder! The DVD does not have all the details of a sequence HD but it is fooled by the excellent work of engineers on the plan. Most purists will continue to see a subtle grain to walk in the rear plans is what he is the best on the market. The contours of objects do not suffer from the effects of aliasing so often encountered at the competition. When it comes to HD, although details enrich the image. It remains closed in front of a blurred image and without noise. By connecting a PC him on the HDMI input on the other hand we see the overscan. Philips has been deadlocked on a dedicated zoom mode. But in 1280 x 720 pixels, the image remains legible and stable. Philips is no exception to this rule with a color temperature too high located at 10500 K (hence blue). It must be realized in the OSD to achieve the 6500 ° K Reference (more neutral image).

For the uninitiated to the mark, do not be surprised when opening the Setup menu. It just simply fill in the whole picture, and it will go exactly according to resolve the hope for a piece of your show appear. An assistant whom we had talked about in the test 37PF9731D guide novices with a series of 5 successive frames divided into 2 parts. Depending on your choice, the TV paramètrera (see box). Here are our settings to find a balance just a little more of the color temperature: 100 in contrast, light to 50, with 54 color and the rest by default. Now, we must go to the "Hue tailored to adopt the following values: R-WP-15, G-12 to WP, WP-B-5, R-BL to 0 and finally G-BL to 0 . Your image should now be in the vicinity of 6540 ° K. These parameters will not frankly the average DeltaE who was 5 of origin and is reduced to 4.9. This remains largely worse than the LG LB1R who proudly an average gap between the ideal colors and really displayed only 2.4.

Reactivity side, the response time of 8 ms given became abundantly successful on the test with the famous duck Digital Natural Motion (DNM), but, unfortunately, steam reversed the rendering of text scrolling. The DNM rightly come over to let you know that it will turn it off to watch movies. It greatly increases the stability of the image but as 100 Hz, it distorts the scenes of cinema. Then, the contrast communicated to 4000:1, is actually closer to 620:1. It's just (and certainly far from the specification), but not enough to be annoying whiteout, and a black who remains in the average to 0.41 cd/m2, ie, not very deep, even faded (knowing that the deepest blacks were measured on the Sony Bravia to 0.3 cd/m2). The Pixel Plus 2 HD handles him to intensify sharpness back plans. Therefore let activated like the gearbox of artifact (default compression) MPEG floute who abused the details.

LCD TV JVC LT 47DV8BG 47 inches / 119 cm

The Full HD LCD models are 100% able to reproduce the image quality of high definition sources. With a resolution greater than 2 megapixel (1920 x 1080), Full HD LCD TVs produce images of an extraordinary realism from any source such as HD broadcasting HD, Blu-ray devices and Everio HD. The entry 1080p is an advanced interface that allows direct transmission from sources Full HD 1080p latest and each pixel display without conversion. And for the transmission of noise-free digital sources, you can count on the HDMI compatibility with CEC, not only for connecting devices HD, but to order them from a single remote control.

Together, Clear Motion Technology Drive exclusive 100Hz, which operates technology interpolation exclusive, and MPRT method, which evaluates the speed of response, reduce blur and ghost images to obtain the visual pleasure of an image far more pleasant and more natural. The performance of screen drivers were also quintuplets to supplement the superior features of Full HD screens with the new technology Clear Motion Drive II 100Hz.

The models have the image processor DynaPix detect and eliminate noise, bring the video signal format of the screen and detect characteristics in real time, all of this automatically, in order to adjust color and contrast to produce a quality Image intense and more natural. The range of JVC televisions is also rich in features environmentally friendly, which not only improve the conditions of observation, but also help save energy.

LCD TV LOEWE SPHEROS 32 HD 32 inches / 81 cm

There are different TV technology: Tube Cathodique, LCD, Plasma and Rear Projection. Below are the advantages and disadvantages of each.

4:3 - The standard image format is 4:3 (that is the ratio between the width and height of the TV screen). This format is more widespread. It is sufficient in most cases.

Widescreen - Also known as 16/9eme. The 16/9e is a format more suitable for human visual field and the best format for cinema films.

Indicates whether the TV can restore programs or recordings in NTSC format (United States and Japan).

Indicates the different image resolutions supported by the TV: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p.

Indicates the presence of a receiver for digital television (DVB-C for cable, DVB-T for terrestrial or DVB-S for satellite).

Indicates how technology restitution sound on the TV is equipped (SRS Surround, SRS TurSurround, BBE ViVA etc.).

Indidque if the TV is equipped with an enclosure or a single pair of stereo speakers.

LCD TV HITACHI L37V01 37 inches / 94 cm

The LCD FULL HD L37V01 Hitachi offers 2.6 times more pixels compared to a conventional XGA screen. This model high-end LCD offers the latest technology in terms of images for a visual experience of the highest quality. All this combined with a very elegant design, this flat screen is the perfect partner for your interiors.

Equipped with a slab of 37 "(94 cm) diagonal and incorporating a high-end technology in terms of images, the L37V01 provides a visual experience of very high quality, designed to be immersed in the movie entertainment at home, or to follow the action of your favourite sports!

With inter alia 2 HDMI digital inputs and two SCART for connecting your DVD players and other equipment outside the L37V01 also includes a digital tuner so you can enjoy the free channels of TNT.

Easy to use, the L37V01 also presents a modern and elegant design that will adapt to any interior.

LCD TV JVC LT 42DV8BG 42 inches / 106 cm

The Full HD LCD models are 100% able to reproduce the image quality of high definition sources. With a resolution greater than 2 megapixel (1920 x 1080), Full HD LCD TVs produce images of an extraordinary realism from any source such as HD broadcasting HD, Blu-ray devices and Everio HD. The entry 1080p is an advanced interface that allows direct transmission from sources Full HD 1080p latest and each pixel display without conversion. And for the transmission of noise-free digital sources, you can count on the HDMI compatibility with CEC, not only for connecting devices HD, but to order them from a single remote control.

Together, the technology Clear Motion Drive exclusive 100Hz, which operates technology interpolation exclusive, and MPRT method, which evaluates the speed of response, reduce blur and ghost images to obtain the visual pleasure of an image far more pleasant and more natural. The performance of screen drivers were also quintuplets to supplement the superior features of Full HD screens with the new technology Clear Motion Drive II 100Hz.

The models equipped with the image processor DynaPix detect and eliminate noise, bring the video signal format of the screen and detect characteristics in real time, all of this automatically, in order to adjust color and contrast to produce a image quality and more natural. The range of JVC televisions is also rich in features environmentally friendly, which not only improve the conditions of observation, but also help save energy.

LCD TV Panasonic TH42PZ700E 42 inches / 106 cm

Panasonic, a leader in the market for plasma screens, we had sent one of its treasures latest technology: the TH42PZ700E simply represents the first full HD plasma TV. This plasma therefore adopts a resolution for this new diagonal and the technology of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 42 inches. With this new panel of the 10th generation, rich colors promises to be the rendezvous with max 68.7 billion in dark areas. As is often the case on this technology, the response time is not reported. The display incorporates several systems to improve the image as reducing disruption of the image management contrast automatic or a video noise reducer.


Regarding the party connections, he was taken enriches 3 HDMI version 1.2 along with a VGA and a YUV. The Japanese manufacturer has also implemented, Crane, an entry card for SD-HC. A very good point usually overlooked in the competition. Finally, a TNT is also integrated.


Upon unpacking, it starts with a surprise: the coating of the screen makes mate in the manner of a LCD (the uninitiated can also easily be mistaken). Then, the sources SD, TNT type, give quite good results despite some echoes on the contour shapes. The video is little noise this despite the fact that it is a full HD. This 42-inch is doing pretty well without raising an LCD. Using HD 1080p sources, the image earns far sharpness, and contrast is increasing slightly. Despite this improvement, dollies are not an exemplary fluidity. We saw better at Sony with its Motionflow.
The most embarrassing is the omnipresent flicker with all types of source. The eye appears after an hour of film at 50 Hz With 100 Hz, the situation without getting substantially achieve sufficient stability. It should be noted that the activation of 100 Hz on the television, contrary to what happens on the LCD TV, does not alter the reactivity.


After that finding, we screen connected to a PC, in 1920 x 1080 and 60Hz, to test its use in the office and on the web. Clearly, the screen is not good because it offers a readability distant from what is found on the LCD. In addition, the twinkling eyes fatigue quickly even if it takes care of all of the image, without overscan. The uniformity of the slab does not suffer any defect banding or clouding.


Remember, if this latest generation plasma accepts many signals in 1080 lines progressive (1080p), you end up with a black screen if you plug in, for example, a Playstation 3 settled in 24Hz.

LCD TV LG 42PC55 42 inches / 106 cm

A 42-inch LG plasma at the price of an LCD TV in the same diagonal, but entry level. It wants to believe it, to think that is falling on the pearl. Difficult indeed not hope to combine the best of the LCD - with this famous circuit XD Engine III, this great achievement of LG - with the advantages of plasma, as are her best reactivity, its black level very low contrast with this non-standard that results.


Unfortunately, we déchanté. Rather, the opposite happened: the 42PC55, all very close, accumulated defects of the two technologies. Some (very average) plasmas, it has recovered this slab allergic to bright indirect light sources. To see a beautiful image without reflection, dive room in the dark! The burning is marked, black not deep enough, disappointing for a plasma, like responsiveness. The 100 Hz mode is not recommended, it introduces additional saccades and the basic settings colors are not at all in terms of what we have seen on other LG products. Basic image is very blue. Fortunately, it is enough to choose the mode Doux, instead of Dynamics, to retrieve more accurate colors - it will still do with a white rose slightly but it is what we do better on this TV. No manual adjustment end is proposed.


Petit usual couplet: between promise and contrast what we measured, the gap is too large. LG advance contrast ratio of 15000:1. Where do they find it?? After adjustment, we must be content ... 450:1. This is 300 times less than what we hoped!


One point we finally had again thrilled about this TV. The treatment XD Engine III is still as well. With him, scaled images are passed, the noise level is low, negligible. This combined with the extended gamut, we arrived at gradients of high quality, just as good as the best Sony televisions. The only real fault is displayed when you look at the picture closely: there are crosses in the flat. However, 2m50 with hindsight, one sees anything anymore.


One final point: LG has been modest on the viewing angles of the screen. They herald 160 ° only what position the screen at the monitors TN. If one takes care to hide indirect light sources, all goes well, almost to the vertical side of the screen.

LCD TV Samsung PS50Q96HD 50 inches / 127 cm

This PS50Q96HD incorporates several new technological advances including Ultra FilterBright for enhanced contrast, the function Silhouette Editor for clearer contours and the Smart Frame Plus operating in 75Hz. The Movie Plus is still in the party, this will give us an opportunity to see if this function supposed to improve border is more effective than that available in LCD TVs of the mark. Connection demonstrates that the product is the latest generation: triple HDMI version 1.2, an entry YUV accompanied by a VGA. Finally, a TNT is integrated in the plasma can be rotated on plus or minus 20 degrees.

With sources such as TNT or DVD, the result is stunning for a large slab. Without showing effects of stairs (aliasing), 127cm doing very well if you meet the recommended distances. This good result certainly reflects the fact that this is a simple slab HD, which requires a minimum treatment prompted a Full HD. Speaking of HD sources like HD DVD or Blu-Ray will be configured in 1080i car with a maximum of 1080p is the black screen ... Nothing happens. Also note that gradients are of excellent standard.

Some defects are still darken the picture: in the dark areas, we see sometimes appear horizontals. In dollies, jerks are still there. Finally, on the whole, the picture has a tendency to flicker significantly, or even to blink.

It's inherent fault of the plasma technology and technology Frame Smart Plus 75Hz unfortunately does not alter anything. This plasma is not recommended for use with PC, despite the conservation of zoom Scan Only very useful to have an image to be complete, because it leads to very quickly eye. In addition, it is the victim of an effect postérisation, found on all plasma screens: in solid colors and gradients, points appear systematically.

This screen has an almost perfect colorimetry native. Only the color temperature is too extensive, she pulls on the blue in most shades. The gray is a little green, but they remain well lit. Hence, one can see the details without affecting the brightness. On the whole it was pretty good with a lot of nuances in colors (the Gamut has been extended). The contrast is an excellent level as black.

LCD TV Philips 47PFL9732D 47 inches / 119 cm

47-inch Full HD 1080p slab, Ambilight, Perfect Pixel HD, 100 Hz, HD and Natural Motion ... The Philips Cineos 47PFL9732D is undoubtedly a high-end screen.
His diagonal 119 cm in places, it's the least we can say. And it makes good with its 40.4 kg on the scale. Values that require the presence of two persons to install this beast on a piece of furniture or on a wall.

Once in place, this TV offers many opportunities for tuning ... So numerous that the beginner will sometimes have trouble making sense of it all. To assist, Philips has added an assistant to his installation menu. Once it selects a series of images, divided into two, appears. The user chooses each of them on the party of which he prefers rendering (right or left side). At each of these images is associated filter or adjustment, the TV automatically adjusts accordingly. The same process is applied to the sound.

Many filters offered by the Cineos 47PFL9732D allow you to customize the display. It offers all is not immutable characteristics, whatever the setting of these filters; starting with the black level too high. Indeed, settled on a brightness of 374.4 cd / m, black people from falling to 0.52 cd / m, offering a poor 720:1 contrast. A value far cry from the 0.20 cd / m of the best screens. In the same way, it is very difficult to achieve a color temperature close to 6500 K. We have qu'approcher the 7800 K by adjusting the temperature on hot. The display is therefore still drawing an image on the slightly blue. As for the color, but not bad, it is not a model of precision and has an average of the screens tested. Fortunately, the gray are fairly neutral and produce an image that does not leave too perceive colorimetric drifts.

It should also be borne in mind that on a large 47-inch diagonal (119 cm), we see clearly the limits of the DS. Even our platinum does not compensate the definition SD (576 lines) of the DVD. In HD (720p) or Full HD (1080p) that we find an excellent display resolution.
However, this good resolution also highlights some problems associated with HD Natural Motion. As a reminder, this process creates images between images encoded on the source, the aim of fluid movements. And it works! Set to Means, NM HD meets his office, without giving this "video" that can be found on other models. However, a phantom image around fast moving objects. An even more glaring failure if we rule - what we do - the HD NM maximum. In addition, this filter interferes with scaling and reveals artifacts. And that's a shame, because HD NM disabled, the films seem to be very jerky. We must therefore choose between jerks or artifacts in the images.

LCD TV Sharp LC32RD1E 32 inches / 81 cm

After the big brother, 46-inch, it is the turn of LC32RD1E. We recognize very quickly to its typical design AQUOS black underscored by a wave. For a television from the stripe, the manufacturer emphasizes specifications better than those of competitors, the response time or contrast of 1200:1 constant for example. The circuit Tru-D is still the party in terms of image processing, point that we were a little disappointed on LC46XD1E.

Regarding connections, we find a benefit usual a little lighter with the YUV that is not usable by a supplied adapter and use of the VGA input. The 2 HDMI inputs are present and the panel is always placed on the side which makes access convenient. The integrated TNT is also still there.
At the outset, we test the 32-inch with TNT and a DVD player. The circuit Tru-D comes into play, but there are digital grain. Clearly, Micronas (the designer of Tru-D) is really not at the level of what we can do at Philips. This processing enhances the contrast well, but remains unable to suppress the tingling. It now comes with a reader who comes HD blur in large part the lack of noise. It gives a very mixed picture, but does not show as much detail as from Panasonic, for example. But this time, no worries Banding encountered on the Full HD model. It then connects a PC through an HDMI input and uses the method of image format to avoid the overscan. And then, disappointment: underscanning who was present on the Full HD has disappeared. Sharp has been the economy of this function that we had on the delighted 46 inches. It certainly inevitably a part of the picture. Explanation: overscan will really inconvenient for those who want to use this TV monitor in time for regular PC. For occasional use, this screen may be the case. Because, for those who put their shortcuts on the desktop, this fault them pose fewer problems. You can also play''''alt + tab to switch from one application to another, but it remains troublesome in many cas.La resolution to be adopted Admission is 1280 x 720 pixels to produce a stable and readable.

Not surprisingly, we are left with 9000 ° K color temperature measured with the original settings in''dynamics''. We are going to excavate the OSD and hope any improvement.

There are basic Sharp interface with menus associated with the brand. Following our setting image mode''Standard''and''color temperature''on''Low'', then we fall around 7000 ° K. The average deltaE located 5.4 startup, does not really improve and increase to 4.9. This is really low compared to our reference LG LB1R which showed 2.4 on this criterion. The response time to 6ms announced does not seem especially capricious and it is yielding good results. It is still very difficult to differentiate it with a slab of 8ms. The contrast is at 950:1 in 1200 announced it approximates what the manufacturer communicates. Indeed, we feel very good with this slab of technology that ASV is one of its strengths. The Aquos Pixel System II, according to Sharp, guarantees travellings perfectly fluid, which remains very marketing. If only because the TV is not 24p (see box about the jerks in HD), on the HD we find many micro-saccades. On a brief tour of OSD menus that remain of great simplicity. In all, we must abide by a decline of 2.50 m to take advantage of this LCD.

LCD TV TOSHIBA 32C3030DG 32 inches / 81 cm

Toshiba, the founder of the new disk format HD DVD, has launched very recently the TV 32C3030 equipped with a slab simple definition HD (1366x768) and the Active Vision, which is supposed to improve the image of 4 aspects: level of detail, color, motion and contrast.


With DTT in source or a DVD player, everything begins rather well: no video noise really embarrassing. The contours of the forms still have an effect aliasing, but the contrast of 700:1 measured remains high enough to give relief to correct the image (see box on the contrast). Rendering with HD sources such as HD DVD shows a slight tingling but it is still acceptable and will not result in noticeable discomfort. The details of the HD are present, however, we have already seen better from Samsung or Philips. The PC connected to the HDMI demand a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels to produce a stable and clearly legible to surf the web, for example. Note that we must go through the zoom mode PC to avoid overscan. If you decide to use analog connections as YUV, the 1080i is accepted while the VGA input remains functional until 1360 x 768 pixels.


The color temperature is, as in most cases, pushed unreasonably to 12500 K (for the standard reminder is located at 6500 ° K) at the outlet of cardboard. Result: a very cold that will flatter your eye in the window. The deltaE average is still too high at 11 (the limit must not exceed 3 so that the loyalty is to rendezvous), but by opening the OSD we discovered many new features for color balance. So much the better!


Toshiba has focused on the OSD really rich in functions since it has an adjustment based on the color red, green and blue as well as yellow, magenta and cyan. We are offered 2 different settings: the nuance and saturation which ranges from +15 to -15. Very well thought out but it was nice to maximum values… nothing happens. Great disillusionment therefore colorimetry to remain as it was. We just passed the temperature setting color mode "Hot". Then come the famous 3D color management not very effective that does not make real progress in the image. The backlight control, it plays its role by enhancing the contrast in dark scenes. Finally, the last set of optimization proposed on the depth of black, it seems, is set to 100 by default. We can not be certain it is the original tuning because the manufacturer has not set functions niclenja accessed directly from the OSD. This OSD which incorporates the usual Toshiba here and does not deprive him to fill a large part of the picture. Difficult then to see changes on the image in real time. The Active Vision so promising leaves us a bit about our hunger. Finally, a word on the remanence announced at 8ms, which is in the average of what it is today: not really visible trails behind the shapes in motion.

LCD TV SAMSUNG LE32S86BD - 32 inches / 81 cm

With its 32-inch HD Ready its definition (1366 x 768 pixels), and his two adopted HDMI, the LE32S86BD represents the screen of mid-range par excellence.

Indifferent, we are not left in the first ignition. We would have simply been horrified if other Samsung televisions we were not passed into the hands recently. It's definitely a habit of the mark: the default settings did not flatter the product.

Some rules must be respected to find an image worthy of the name. First, disable, or at least mitigate, image filters (DNIe, Noise Reduction ,...). It should also flee the Dynamic mode, which is slamming the contrasts in the extremities remove all the nuances of degraded. We shall therefore Cinema mode, and we solve the color temperature on Chaud2, while lowering the backlight to 4. It would be better not too fall below this value, lest it get a picture fade and without relief.

Thus resolved, and after adjusting the brightness and contrast, we get blacks to an intensity of 0.19 cd / m, for whites to 257 cd / m; is a very good contrast ratio of 1352:1. The color temperature reached then and 7315 ° K is only 13% of 6500 ° K targeted. Rendering takes very little on the blue. In fact, it colorimetry to us the worst problems, with differences exceeding 6 overall and reaching a low average of 27. Even the menus image adjustment did not allow us to catch this defect. Yet they are numerous (gain setting, cut, color temperature, black level, gamma ...).

LCD TV SONY KDL-32D3000 - 32 inches / 81 cm

Motionflow + 100 Hz

Many TV signal standards are based on a scanning frequency of the image of 50 Hz (50 scans per second). The latter can lead to flicker in the image. Technology 100 Hz double that frequency, thus guaranteeing the stability and fluidity of images. The combined Motionflow +100 Hz mode "Games" available on the D3000 series will allow players to take full advantage of images from their video game console last generation.

Technology BRAVIA Engine

" The technology BRAVIA Engine "is the visual high performance engine used by the latest LCD TVs from Sony. Sony has developed an original image adjustment and noise reduction to obtain sharp images with high contrast. The complex process of noise reduction improves low-contrast images to make them clearer and more realistic. It also blue, green and white of each image to make them more precise and rich.

Digital comb filter

The TV signals often combine information black-and-white with color information. The digital comb filter separates these two types of information to ensure accuracy outstanding image and avoid distortions present in the very detailed images.

Colour Engine Technology

10-bit The slabs 8 bits traditionally used on LCD TVs that can display 256 shades of color, while the 10-bit screen of the 1024 series offers D3000 color gradients. This greatly improves the realism of the image and ensures once again that what you see is as close as possible to the original.

Full

When an image 4 / 3 format is enlarged 16 / 9, parts, located at the top and bottom of the screen, are lost. The mode is a full-function expansion of the non-linear image. It generates an image 16 / 9 containing all the information of the image 4 / 3.

1080p/24

The 1080p/24 is the high-definition video format used for encoding movies on support HD-DVD and Blu-ray. Each image is made up of 1080 lines, each comprising 1920 pixels, progressively scanned at a rate of 24 frames per second. This frequency was chosen for his perfect correspondence with the format of feature films shot at 24 frames per second anywhere in the world. Thus each scanned image corresponds to a physical image really impressed on film. The products and disseminating displaying pictures in 1080 are the standard at a frequency of 50 or 60 frames per second (1080i) or 50 or 60 frames per second (1080p), these frequencies resulting directly on the format of electric current available depending on the region the world (50 Hz or 60 Hz). The image format high definition 1080i / p standard is therefore always a process of working the image to bring it into line with the frequency display broadcaster. This process, if not fully realized, inevitably degraded more or less pronounced in the quality of images. The cinematic experience shows that frequency of 24 frames per second is enough for the eye and the human brain translate the succession of fixed image projected on the screen as the representation of moving. Recognizing this, and given the fact that the format chosen for the transfer of films based HD-DVD and Blu-ray and 1080p/24, manufacturers are beginning to offer electronic devices compatible with this format (readers HD-DVD, Blu-ray, LCD TVs, plasma and LCD video projectors, DLP, etc.).. It removes the lack of fluidity and the risk of artifacts that can result from multiple conversions while moving closer to the maximum of the original film.

Function Bravia Theatre Sync

Operator protocol of the CEC HDMI connectors, this feature allows you to control the whole system audio-video (video player, amplifiers and Sony Bravia TV) with a single remote control, when they are connected to each other through their respective HDMI.

Technology S-Force Front Surround

The result of years of research by sound engineers from Sony, this technology offers a unique virtual 5.1 surround sound channels with just two front speakers and a subwoofer. To accomplish this feat, Sony has studied the modus operandi of our ears. In making adjustments to adapt to the way we recognize the origin and direction of his (distinguishing the sound levels and timing of right and left ears), S-Force Front Surround is capable of simulating this mechanism human with a very advanced digital processing. In contrast to the seemingly similar offerings from other manufacturers, Sony is not playing on the sound reverberation, which is to use the walls to return the sound to the listener. With S-Force, this effect is completely virtual, which gives rise to a dynamic 5.1 surround sound regardless of the available space and configuration of the part.

LCD TV SAMSUNG LE32R86BD 32 inches / 81 cm

Samsung proposes is a mid-range TV extremely interesting, as proposed at the same price as the series Economically, the S86. What differentiates yet: going on R86BD to 3 HDMI inputs (very good!), We gain a better contrast and a few functions. The hull of the TV is so in vogue at the moment: brilliant on the edges, but with a slab of matte in the middle. Everything is proposed to less than 700 euros, it makes you want to crack. We can actually, you will not find a bad deal, but to really take advantage of this screen, it's best to follow this advice: turn off all its advanced features. We tested one by one: neither produces a good result. Worse, they systematically degraded images (see box).

Travel via the OSD (the Set menu of TV) is all it takes more useful (essential in our view) change the color settings. It's simple, fast and highly desirable. Basic, LE32R86BD seems settle for shops to slam into the eye of passing. But when it comes to loyalty ... Switch Mode simply Movies with a color temperature on Warm 2 will retrieve colors balanced, fairly neutral, with a mean difference between the ideal colors and displayed measured at 4.5, while it was starting from 7.2. Incidentally, it rectifies the dark, completely faded background (from 0.51 to 0.28 cd / m). However, even after adjusting not only what is not yet perfect (some LG and Sony televisions are much better), but it is far more contrast promised by the manufacturer. While it is common to see differences, we still raging read a contrast ratio of 8000:1 announced in the features, and find a real contrast of 640:1 at the end. To which we take on?

It ends with the recommended uses for this product. It's simple: HD movies, with an appropriate perspective of at least two metres fifty. Otherwise the tingling you can disrupt. Other uses have rather disappointed. Of the SD sources, such as DVD, there is a scaling up imperfectly reflected in the effects of stairs at the edges of objects. The Full HD 1080p is not supported. With regard to the persistence on the console, it is bearable but already crossed more responsive on many occasions. It is even less encouraging in PC mode: the image is a bit blurred. Do not this screen to mixed use, TV and office.

Despite this final a little hard, LE32R86BD remains a proper screen, and even a good deal for those who want a 32-inch at a small price. We appreciated his 3 HDMI inputs, the colors correct settings and after, though, his beautiful images HD. For the DS, a little back (3 meters or more) and it will go very well.

LCD TV SAMSUNG LE37M86BD - 37 inches / 94 cm

Enabling this option, the color of the sky or the grass will be more intense and clear for a clearer picture on the screen.

Anynet + is a network system that provides an AV interface Audio / Video friendly to users, controlling all devices connected via the AV Anynet + menu when Samsung Electronics AV devices are connected (through the HDMI 1.2 or 1.3 compatible CEC).

DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)
Noise Reduction of the picture: Reduced impurities of the signal based on an estimate of movements and the signal
Improvement details: Improves the frequency scanning for details in the details of the image
Contrast enhancer: Amplifies the bandwidth of the video frequency for a better contrast and greater brightness
Amplification White: Amplifies the contrast of white

Special Mode designed for the game

• Strengthening blacks
• Monitoring the image (movements)
• Improved his
• Improved response time

More Movie Mode: Images flowing through technology Over Movie
The films are shot in 24, 25 or 30 frames per second. The conversion to 50 frames per second (50Hz) requires recreating 26, 25 or 20 frames per second. With the function Movie Plus, the images are recalculated according to the movement, rather than simply be copied. This eliminates the effects of saccades and persistence.

Specifications:

• 37 inches or 94 cm
• Resolution 1920x1080p (HD Ready and Full HD)
• 25.7 billion colors
• Contrast; up to 8000: 1
• Integrated DVB-T
• 3 HDMI inputs compatible 1.3 CEC
• More Movie Mode

LCD TV SONY KDL-40V3000 - 40 inches / 102 cm

With the TV KDL-40V3000AEP, Sony offers the general public a device Full HD very comprehensive and accessible to all. This includes the best TV technology with a processor Sony BRAVIA Engine Generator colors Live Colour, the function BRAVIA Theatre Sync and a 3D digital filter.

These numerous programs to improve the image will help you optimize the video display on your screen and optimizing the signal into your device. Indeed, thanks to the connections of the very comprehensive KDL-40V3000AEP, you can connect your DVD player, your game console or even connect your TV to your computer.

In addition, the KDL-40V3000AEP provides a surprising contrast ratio with a ratio of 16000: 1 to restore deep color and light on its slab 40, or more than one metre diagonal.

Finally, the KDL-40V3000AEP includes a digital tuner for even more programs and entertainment.

LCD TV SAMSUNG LE40M86BD - 40 inches / 102 cm

By replacing the current coating of the screen by the Super Clear Panel, the contrasts are higher and reflection of ambient light kept to a strict minimum.

Anynet + is a network system that provides an AV interface Audio / Video friendly to users, controlling all devices connected via the AV Anynet + menu when Samsung Electronics AV devices are connected (through the HDMI 1.2 or 1.3 compatible CEC).

Enabling this option, the color of the sky or the grass will be more intense and clear for a clearer picture on the screen.

Noise Reduction of the picture: reduced impurities of the signal based on an estimate of movements and the signal
Improvement details: improves the frequency scanning for details in the details of the image
Contrast enhancer: amplifies the bandwidth of the video frequency for a better contrast and greater brightness
Amplification White: amplifies the contrast of white

Special Mode designed for the game

• Strengthening blacks
• Monitoring the image (movements)
• Improved his
• Improved response time

More Movie Mode: images flowing through technology Over Movie
The films are shot in 24, 25 or 30 frames per second. The conversion to 50 frames per second (50Hz) requires recreating 26, 25 or 20 frames per second. With the function Movie Plus, the images are recalculated according to the movement, rather than simply be copied. This eliminates the effects of saccades and persistence.