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ViewSonic VT2430 24-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
They feel the action in movies, games and sports 24-inch Widescreen LCD HDTV VT2430. Full HD 1080p resolution provides 100% of the HD signal for incredibly accurate images. High brightness is combined with dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1 for the definition and detail never before. super-fast video response and advanced image processing ensures extreme clarity in all your high-definition entertainment, film, sports and games. The integrated ATSC / NTSC / QAM tuner and multiple connectivity including HDMI 1.3 give you all the necessary inputs for game consoles, DVD and Blu-Ray players and computers. Get the most fun in your small spaces or on your desktop with the stylish, versatile VT2430 LCD HDTV.
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- 24-inch LCD HDTV offers Full HD 1080p resolution; doubles as PC monitor
- High brightness of 300 nits, high dynamic contrast ratio of 10000:1, and 1920 x 1080 resolution
- Integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner; stereo speakers with 10 watts of total power
- Inputs: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 PC
- Includes removable stand; measures 22.3 x 17.4 x 8.3 inches with stand
Special Features: nv:Display Area^24" (23.6" diagonal)|Display Type^LCD|Aspect Ratio^16:9|Contrast Ratio^1000:1 Native|Contrast Ratio^10,000:1|Resolution^1920 x 1080|Response Time^5 ms|Signal Compatibility^1080p|Input Video Signal^ATSC|Input Video Signal^QAM|Input Video Signal^NTSC|Compatibility^VESA (100 mm X 100 mm)|Condition^New|Features^PC Input|Speakers^2|Input Terminals Video^VGA (15-Pin D-Sub)|Input Terminals Video^HDMI|Outputs^Analog Audio|Outputs^Digital Audio Out|Power Consumption^60W
Color: Black
Model: VT2430
7 months after purchase it won't turn on!
Good TV initially. I ordered this to watch tv when using my treadmill--I was less concerned about features. After a few uses I realized that turning it on was not a simple press and release of the power button. I began to press and hold the button, then add some "I hope it works" wishes. More and more I just resorted to the manual power button. But finally even that gave out. Eighty dollars () later (shipping back to CA for repair) I'm waiting for the return of my workout buddy. I'm annoyed, but hopeful that our relationship will be even better than before...???
Runaround from Viewsonic after TV died
Stay away from Viewsonic! Purchased the TV from Amazon in April 2010; it stopped working in early June. Faced with delaying tactics from Viewsonic when attempting to have it repaired. The set dieplays the two bird display for a few seconds, then goes black. Attempts to remedy via Viewsonic's web site/chat were unsuccessful. Having difficulty with Viewsonic authorizing repair for the set. For the short period that it operated, it seemed fine. It is dark and silent now. Stay away from Viewsonic!
Don't deal with ViewSonic.
I received my ViewSonic on 6-7-10> Started to Set it up, The next morning when I went to turn it on it didn't turn on just set there and flash a picture of three birds off and on. I couldn't even turn it off only way to stop it was to unplug it/ I called VtewSonic customer support hoping that there was a reset button. The reply was that my problem was a firmware problem and the set would have to go to the ware house to be taken fixed. They sent me the paperwork to return it (at my expense!). The set was recieved on 6-16-10 at the warehouse and today is 7-2-10 and I haven't recieved anthing from them, I have emailed them with no response. Ask me if I ever will buy ViewSonic again?
Good Quality for the Price
Remote is not good in the dark and the onscreen guide is very small and hard to read when in bed but the overall quality is very good and this makes a perfect bedroom TV.
Great product but WARNING:Do Not Turn On SRS!!!
This monitor should come with a warning label "Do Not Use SRS Audio" ... It will jack the firmware of the monitor and you will be stuck with power cycles over and over, rendering the tv/monitor completely useless. No amount of reset attempts will fix it. If I could do anything to take back turning that feature on I would. I loved this monitor when I bought it, waited for it while it was sold out, used it for gaming and a couple movies, and all of it looked amazing. I was shocked, pissed, and angry when I read two other reviews that had this warning and of course it was only after mine had suffered the same fate.
DO NOT TURN ON SRS AUDIO
I now get to play the manufacturer return game and hope my next one looks as good and sounded as good as this one did before I changed that one setting and killed the unit...
DO NOT TURN ON SRS AUDIO
By M. K. Russell “Techy Guy” (Salt Lake City, UT USA)
I began my quest for an HDTV LCD / Monitor over a month ago and bought another 4 articles before buying this ViewSonic VT2430 and returned the 4 previous poor performance. I was actually looking for a unit that includes a DVD player for use in training classes. But I could not find the right combination so I decided to settle on a drive without the DVD player, since those that are built into all economic actors. In this way, keeping the TV and separate DVD player can always update the player, if necessary (BlueRay!).
I watched a LOT of HDTV / monitor and chose the VT2430 for its native 1920×1080 pixel resolution. This works perfectly with the 1920x1080i signals coming through my cable. … And the pictures are absolutely breathtaking! More than I even expected, even already knowing the quality of Viewsonic monitors. And there are many options for editing and image management for all inputs. One of the reasons to return a unit that Toshiba was the native resolution is 1680×1050 pixels, which, when fed a signal 1920×1080 pixels (HDTV), stretches the image vertically … no way to correct the distortion. In fact, the manual states that “the adjustment of image size are not available with 720th and 1080th! Very poor planning signals via cable, as most are either 790th or 1080i.
The image obtained with the PC VT2430 is absolutely awesome. I am writing this review with this monitor with the resolution set to 1920×1080, a perfect match with my PC. There are at least 10 resolution settings of others that work as well – the results right lower resolution. Regardless of the resolution sent from my PC, the VT2430 automatically adjusts the picture better with each setting. Very nice.
The audio was another problem I found with all other units I tried. Most of them were either too low in volume, or when the volume was raised became very distorted. Not so with the VT2430. Plenty of clean sound at all volume settings, including strong enough to fill the rooms where I do my training.
The image I get from my (LG), DVD player, which updates an output to 1080i via an HDMI cable, is very good. I also have a BlueRay player that puts out a 1080p signal, which, again, it fits perfectly to the resolution of the VT2430, for a pretty picture.
The general framework of this monitor is much more accurate, clean and visible than any other monitors I looked. The dynamic range is very wide, between the darker colors and grays and blacks, not quite up to my Samsung 52 in (More than $ 2300), but more than any other similar size monitors.
Physically, I like the fact that the monitor can be tilted back to look for higher positions. Furthermore, the stand plate can be easily removed for transportation in its original box, which I do often when I’m training.
Great monitor. I would recommend to anyone. I would, however, the rating downgrade from 1 / 2 point for not having a DVD player. But that is not what it is! ViewSonic sells a LCD HDTV / DVD Combo monitors, but has a lower rate pixel resolution designed more for the 720i, which is fine for most uses at this smaller size. But, having been a television studio tech in charge of regulation and maintenance of studio monitors, have become too demanding and ever need (!) Best.
By notmicro “notmicro” (Seattle, WA USA)
This unit’s main claim to fame is that, at this time, its about the only 1080p HDTV available in this size range that has a complete set of video inputs. I decided to take the risk and improve my old 23 “720p” HD ready “bedroom, since I was hankering to go up to 1080 with a built-in ATSC tuner. And yes I can definitely tell the difference from 720.
ATSC tuner: it works well, reasonable sensitivity, broadcast 1080i is spectacular, of course.
QAM tuner: I just got to experiment with clear-QAM, which my Cablecar now requires a bit ‘of (I have yet to subscribe to digital cable, and set-top box). The trouble is that when I use the function of the set of practical planning manual “name”, each channel (up to 8 characters I think) that sometimes loses some of the items. Also some channels every so often “hidden”, suddenly began to show, and I have to manually “hide” all new. Fortunately mode cable properly mixed legacy NTSC analog tuner and clear-QAM digital channels in a transparent, I must not change modes.
HDMI from the DVD player: I use an upconverting DVD player; aspect ratio must be changed manually. Wide-screen DVDs look great.
HDMI from the computer, from production my older Mac laptop DVI; worked great and self-perceived the Mac’s video screen size 1080 and set it as monitor # 2, which was very convenient, I had to adjust anything. The image was perfect. I suspect that if people have problems with the video for PC, which could face problems with their video cards or drivers, and not the monitor.
Composite video: I used an old VCR without problems. The upconversion is OK, this depends greatly on the quality of the source of course.
Sound: I do not use the built-in speakers, I have the audio-output connected to my sound system.
I have not tried these inputs: VGA / Component / S-video
The image quality of the panel is reasonable for the low-price range – its certainly better than my old 720 of the panel, especially the black levels – but its not going to win any awards videophile. Sometimes blacks are a little ‘connected’. I noticed a small amount of light-leakage around the edges when the screen is black.
By J. DiMarco “Professional Skeptic” (Greer, SC USA)
Why a VT2430 ViewSonic 24-inch 1080p? Thumb VT2430-24 was selected as the smallest set compatible with our dinette area. The decision was helped by my experience with another 1080p. Some guests with an excellent reputation tend to reject 1080p in a set this small (disclosure: we have a nice 19 “Sharp 1080p, too).
One thing that is usually neglected as regards the sizing is the way to read the English subtitles appear at typical viewing distance. 24-Sep-inch readability gives ample space for the spectator as far away (11 feet) without sacrificing detail for the closest (7). Recommendations Tech specify a minimum screen size of 40 inches to 10 meters distance vision — too big to keep in our dinette.
The range of available sound power available is astonishing. Why have an energy saving LCD HDTV, if you must add a power amplifier to get sound recording facilities? With our VT2430 a family member, with some difficulty hearing has absolutely no problem hearing. Except for testing, we have never used a sound level much more than half what the VT2430 offers. With my old Sharp, however, the maximum sound level is inadequate every time an air conditioner is running in a window of 10 ‘x 16′ room.
We were concerned about our over-the-air reception for the effect of a new metal roof on our attic mounted antenna. With a single economic, indoor, amplified antenna stations take longer than with pre-roof, standard TV, and indications are that an external antenna will eventually restore the PBS stations lost because of their reduction in height transmitter with transition to DTV .
Set-up and use remote is very easy. The surprise was perhaps the best on-screen DTV Program “Guide” The VT2430 offers. The listing of the program was not expected and is sometimes very convenient, because our local newspaper, do not perform schedules of DTV channel yet. I wish my old Sharp had this function.
With its many positive aspects and of superior quality, this set would rate 5 stars. Since we have our property VT2430 one year, it would be unfair to certify its duration so soon, though.
By Scharn
Overall I’m very pleased with this TV and fits the purpose for which I purchased a 12×12 room with a VESA wall-mount. The physical aspect is great and is very easy to use. I tried all the inputs and here’s what I found:
- HDMI is perfect for Blu-rays; the DVD up-conversion is so-so (there may be artifacts multiple times in an entire movie)
- The component appears (to the naked eye), the same HDMI
- The composite seemed much better for DVD HDMI / DVD, but it was still impressive. This is why the rate of image quality as 4 instead of 5.
The sound quality is acceptable. It’s nothing to go further than WOW, but it is certainly clear enough to enjoy comfortably in a room 12×12.
As a computer monitor, the VGA hook-up is perfect. If not used as a regular TV, I’d use it as a PC monitor in the blink of an eye. Crystal clear text and not see any ghost of any type.
If you are trying to code for a universal remote for this TV, insert the codes for Philips / Magnavox (if that Viewsonic are not in your manual). That said, I am not able to find one where the “Input” button on the universal remote control worked (and I tried a lot ‘). Volume, channel and power TV all worked well with Philips / Magnavox codes.
CAUTION: Do-Not-try to use a Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player with this TV, there was an awful lot of artifacts (Blu-ray was evil and DVDs were unwatchable). When connected to multiple devices, both the TV and work fine player. I ended up switching to a Sony BDP-S360 Blu-ray Disc Player and works perfectly with this TV.
By M. Chang(woodbridge, ct United States)
Are basically satisfied with this TV series, but had to go through many steps before I can say this: I am moderately deaf and depend CLOSED CAPTIONS to complete my understanding of any dialogue. I was able to get the captions for the TV set, but no matter what I did, reading and rereading the manual, could not get the captions on the settings .. HDMI high definition. When I send the VIEWSONIC I was returned with a .. very nice e-mail and instructions are just a repetition of the manual. After two or three more back and forths, I was advised that the HDMI does not support captions. I then wrote to J & R, the seller of this TV. They were very cooperative and VIEWSONIC contacted on my behalf. The representative was also advised that VIEWSONIC, in fact, not suport subtitles on HDMI. I felt that I was forced to spend the rest of my vision on the approach VIEWSONIC TV in order to get the captions. However, when my cable service people learned of my problem, were able to get captions with my cable characteristics. I’m now enjoying the full features of the TV VIEWSONIC fun, not because of them.
By Andy
I chose this TV because I live in a studio and not have enough room for both a TV screen and a computer screen. I was already on my computer to watch movies and to live without TV, but only so much is available online (especially live events). It ‘was very difficult to find a high-resolution screen enough to work as a computer monitor, but this TV was a perfect game!
First, attributes on TV, the picture quality is great and not many HD channels give me the option to “zoom” and fill the screen, if necessary. I also have a 20-yr old Nintendo and Atari 25 years, another reason to get the TV, that overtime work and automatically stretch to fill the big screen without distorting too much. My complaints are only the channel management is a bit ‘awkward and the right blue power button on the front is a bit’ of distraction. The sound is mediocre, but also, of course, you’re not going to find $ 500 speakers on a TV $ 300. I TV output through my stereo receiver and speakers the sound is much much better.
As a monitor that this TV really excels. The resolution is consistent with what you are on a widescreen monitor standard, so there is no blurriness common with the output of a signal through a standard CRT monitor. Even after the LCD over the years, this is my first with no dead pixels. Great job on ViewSonic quality control. I have not tried the game yet, you probably would not have pushed it anyways, but films in DVD output just as if I had a DVD player connected to your TV directly. Simply perfect in every way as a monitor, but if you are using Windows I suggest switching the theme to one that allows extra large type, if you’re squinting.