Zenith L20V36 20.1-Inch 4:3 LCD Flat-Panel EDTV (Silver)

by LG

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 30 pounds
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• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000A2UAV
• Item model number: L20V36
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #254,195 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Zenith's L20V36 20-inch LCD television features high-tech image enhancements like Super IPS technology, Faroudja DCDI De-Interlacer processing, and a 3-line digital comb filter. This is an EDTV display, which means it's a step closer to high-definition or HDTV than standard TVs. When used with a progressive-scan DVD player (or 480p-output DTV set-top box) you'll get seamless, razor-sharp images from your favorite movies and concert videos. The set receives NTSC broadcast signals for off-air viewing, while its inputs accept feeds from cable/antenna, HDTV set-top boxes (480i/480p) and satellite dishes.

Pictures render in extremely detailed, 4:3 aspect-ratio 640 x 480 resolution, which is perfect for progressive-scan DVD outputs and video games. You also get high brightness (450 cd/m2) for a bright picture even in light-drenched environments. Inputs include high-resolution component-video, S-video, computer RGB, RF, and composite-video/analog stereo audio.

LCD screens offer a number of benefits over CRT monitors and televisions, including general ease of use, freedom from eye strain (no screen flickering or radiation emissions), quiet operation (no high-pitch "flyback" noise, an issue with CRT TVs), accurate image geometry (no curvature distortion or susceptibility to magnetic interference from, say, speakers), long screen life (with no risk of image burn-in), space savings, and light weight/easy positioning. They also tend to be cheaper and, to some eyes, slightly more natural looking than their plasma flat-panel counterparts, which usually "spec" higher (higher brightness, higher contrast ratio).

Super In Plane Switching (Super IPS) technology (made by Zenith's parent company, LG Electronics), which delivers unprecedented horizontal and vertical viewing angles of 176 degrees--virtually equaling those of CRTs, all the while ensuring better, clearer pictures from off-center seating positions than previously possible with an LCD. Super IPS uses a switching mode that treats light passing through the display at an angle virtually the same as light passing straight through the display. As a result, the set renders brightness, contrast, and color much more evenly, regardless of where you sit.

A 3-line digital comb filter 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 set also uses Faroudja's DCDi Processor, which upconverts standard video signals (480i) to progressive-scan 480p signals, eliminating the jagged edges along diagonal lines. Progressive-scan signals create a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional pictures, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

Parental control with V-Chip (a programmable feature that uses the US standard content-advisory system to exclude viewing of specific programs or program types) helps you keep young eyes off mature content. Other features include Dolby Virtual Surround processing for simulating surround sound from the set's two 5-watt speakers, and an onscreen graphic equalizer for tailoring the sound to your preference.

For connections, the set offers 1 each component- and S-video inputs, 2 composite-video inputs, and 1 coaxial RF input for use with an antenna or a VCR or cable box. A headphone output affords private listening.

What's in the Box
TV, swivel stand with tilt, and a user's manual.

Product Description

For the space conscious, this 20.1" Monitor is a mere 2.8" deep, allowing it to bring high quality imagery to even the tighest of places. Utilizing the new Super IPS Technology, this monitor sports an astounding 176 degree viewing angle and an extremely quick 10ms response time to keep those fast moving scenes crystal clear. The sleek design includes a unique stand that provides easy cable management and tilt and swivel features for easy viewing in any position. Lightweight and compact, the frame also includes built-in speakers, Hi-Res Component, S-Video, RF, and A/V Inputs. Ideal for any room in the house!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great picture quality!, December 7, 2003

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"raulr2" (Chicago) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zenith L20V36 20.1-Inch 4:3 LCD Flat-Panel EDTV (Silver) (Electronics)

I could not disagree any more with the first review and I wonder if they have even seen this Zenith. I've done quite a bit of research regarding LCD TV's. There are a few things you should be looking for...high contrast ratio, high brightness ratio, digital comb filter, fast pixel response time, and maybe one of the most important and most overlooked features, Faroudja DCDi video processing.

Faroudja DCDi is usually found only in high end LCD's. It's purpose is to smooth the picture in fast action scenes. Something I've seen far too often (especially in Sharp Aquos) is the jagged edges in fast action on LCD's that fail to keep up with the action.

For the Zenith L20V36, it has an excellent, bright picture. Color contrast is also great. And thanks to the Faroudja video processing and 10 millisecond pixel response, it has no trouble keeping up with fast action.

Don't take my word for it, though. See it for yourself. That's the only way to really judge an LCD. Circuit City carries this Zenith. I'd put it up against any of the 20 inch Sharp Aquos any day. I would even be so bold as to say it's competes quite well with Samsung and Phillips.

Now it doesn't have HDTV, nor does it claim to. But guess what, as a 20 inch TV for the bedroom, that's not a big deal. If one is that interested in HDTV, you'd want to be watching it on your main TV in the living room. So start there with HD if that is your intent.

Also beware of the claims with most manufacturers about contrast and brightness ratios. Unfortunately there is no standard for measuring these and many manufacturers, especially lesser known brands, exagerate these numbers. Again, there's no substitute for seeing them in person. I'm extremely pleased to own this Zenith L20V36.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review of my L20V36, August 23, 2004

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D. A. Parfitt (Pocono PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Zenith L20V36 20.1-Inch 4:3 LCD Flat-Panel EDTV (Silver) (Electronics)

In short, I like the tv. All of the positives mentioned in the other reviews are items I'd agree with. It seems like the picture is clearer when I go directly into the tv via the cable instead of through my digital cable box and then thru my Replay TV (via SVideo). I realize that going through 2 additional boxes may not be optimal, but I'd imagine many people have a similar configuration. Where I'm most disappointed is when I bring up my ReplayTV channel guide. The listings are sort of blury - kinda like an eye test where you say "worse" rather then "better" while the doctor is dialing in your script. Its readable, but not as good as my old crt with the same configuration. DVDs via the component video do look nice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars compare apples to apples, May 28, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Zenith L20V36 20.1-Inch 4:3 LCD Flat-Panel EDTV (Silver) (Electronics)

I recently purchased this TV after comparing pictures to 3 other brands at the store (Circuit City). I was ready to buy a more expansive TV on name only but could not help but notice what a much better picture this TV had, even as the store clerk told me that the signal is not very consistent in the store. I just read the other 3 reviews and I am surprised someone thought this should compete with an HDTV when it is not. (I have one on my big screen downstairs). The EDTV is sufficient for the bedroom especially with a digital cable signal and the prgressive scan that the EDTV uses.I have not noticed any lower screen lighting problem nor any sound problems. In fact, the TV gives about 5 different settings that you set for different sound depending on whether its a movie, sports, etc. It sounds like the poor reviews are coming from people who have not read the info with the TV and experimented with setting contrast, color, etc as there are various settings available also. I agree that you should see it with your own eyes. I cannot speak for their service reps as I have not needed them certainly can say I am happy with my set!