ViewSonic VT2430 24-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

by ViewSonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.3 x 17.4 x 8.3 inches ; 19.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 19 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001KLEUOA
• Item model number: VT2430
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (101 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #299 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 14, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Great for use in small spaces such as bedrooms, home offices and dorm rooms, ViewSonic's stylish, high-performance 24-inch VT2430 widescreen HDTV provides a Full HD 1080p resolution that delivers 100 percent of your HD signal for incredibly precise images. The integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner and multiple connectivity options including HDMI with HDCP give you all the inputs you need for game consoles, DVD and Blu-ray players and computers. And its fast 5 ms (millisecond) response time produces blur-free fast action movies, sports and games.

The 24-inch double-duty ViewSonic VT2430 allows you to watch high-def programming as well as use it as a PC monitor.

Additionally, the VT2430 can be used as a computer monitor, enabling you to stay productive with your PC--as well as watch streaming Internet video amazingly crisp detail. Other features include an anti-reflective coating on the LCD screen to reduce glare, digital ATSC tuner for watching over-the-air HD programming, and a QAM tuner for tuning into unscrambled cable channels.

Key Features

• Experience a new dimension in movie viewing and gaming with Full HD 1080p resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio for optimum richness and clarity in picture quality.
• Vivid graphics, clear text, stunning TV with high brightness of 300 nits, ultra-high dynamic contrast ratio of 8000:1, and 1920 x 1080 optimum PC resolution provide vibrant video and crisp data images in the living room or on the desktop.
• ClearPicture electronics eliminate noise, increase contrast and detail and optimize color for rich, vibrant images. High-definition images look amazing and even standard television images are unbelievably smooth and sharp.
• 3D digital comb filter performs field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the color from the black-and-white information and remove both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl, resulting in a razor sharp image.
• Plug-and-play connectivity with integrated HDTV tuner and one HDMI input for HD set-top boxes, DVDs, game consoles and camcorders.
• Versatile OptiSync connectivity with support for HDMI with high-definition content protection (HDCP) and analog (VGA) signals, plus component, S-video, composite, and TV/cable input (see a larger schematic image of the rear jack pack).
• Integrated stereo speakers complete the multimedia experience.
• Warranty: One year on parts and backlight

Specifications

• Size: 23.6-inch LCD screen (diagonal)
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Input signal: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Contrast ratio: 1000:1 (typ) static; 10,000:1 dynamic (typ)
• Response time: 5 ms (milliseconds)
• Brightness: 300 cd/m2 (candela per square meter)
• Viewing angles: 160 degrees horizontal, 160 degrees vertical
• Speakers: 2 x 5 watts (10 watts total power)
• TV mode features: Auto scan, set channel, channel delete, label, favorite, fine tune
• Video mode features: Picture (contrast, brightness, color, tint, sharpness, color temperature), sound (volume, balance, bass, treble), input menu (TV, AV, S-video, YCbCr, YPbPr, HDMI, VGA), parental control (caption, change password, V-chip temporary disable), setup menu (time out, language, memory recall)
• PC mode features: Auto adjust, contrast, brightness, H position, V position, fine tune, color temperature, picture mode
• VESA mount: 100 x 100

Connections HDMI: 1 (with HDCP and audio support) Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 1 Composite A/V: 1 S-Video: 1 PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 (with PC audio input) RF input: 1 Headphone: 1 (3.5mm jack) Analog audio input: 2 (1 for component; 1 shared by composite and S-Video)

Dimensions TV with stand: 22.3 x 17.4 x 8.3 inches (WxHxD); 15.4 pounds TV without stand: 22.3 x 15.2 x 3.3 inches (WxHxD); 14.3 pounds What size TV should you get? What's in the Box ViewSonic LCD HDTV/monitor, power cable, remote control (with batteries), quick start guide, user guide

ViewSonic Model Comparison

Models:	N1930w	N2201w	VT2230	VT2342	VT2430
Screen size	19"	22"	21.6"	23"	23.6"
Resolution	1400 x 900	1680 x 1050	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Input signals	720p, 1080i	720p, 1080i	720p, 1080i, 1080p	720p, 1080i, 1080p	720p, 1080i, 1080p
Contrast ratio	4000:1 dynamic	1000:1 static	8,000:1 dynamic	10,000:1 dynamic	10,000:1 dynamic
Brightness	300 cd/m2	300 cd/m2	300 cd/m2	300 cd/m2	300 cd/m2
Response time	5 ms	5 ms	5 ms	5 ms	5 ms
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz	60Hz
DVD player
3D comb filter
Speakers	2 x 2.5-watt	2 x 3-watt	2 x 3-watt	2 x 5-watt	2 x 5-watt
SRS TruSurround
HDMI	1	1 (vers. 1.3)	1	3	1
Component (YPbPr)	1	1	1	1	1
Composite A/V	1	1	1	1	1
S-Video	1	1	1	1	1
PC (VGA)	1	1	1	1	1
RF (TV input)	1	1	1	1	1
Digital audio output
Dimensions (with stand; WxHxD)	17.4 x 14.8 x 6.1"	20.8 x 17 x 8.6"	20.9 x 16.6 x 8.4"	22 x 16.5 x 7.4"	22.3 x 17.4 x 8.3"

 

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

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Product Description

Feel the action in movies, games and sports on the 24" (23.6" viewable) VT2430 widescreen LCD HDTV.

Full HD 1080p resolution delivers 100% of your HD signal for incredibly precise images

High brightness combines with 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for unparalleled definition and detail

Super-fast video response and advanced image processing ensures extreme clarity in all your HD entertainment

Integrated ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner

Multiple connections including HDMI 1.3 give you all the inputs you need for game consoles, DVD and Blu-Ray players and computers

16:9 Full HD 1920x1080 resolution panel
Experience a new dimension in movie viewing and gaming with Full HD 1080p super resolution for the optimum richness and clarity in picture quality.

Advanced image processing delivers clearer, crisper, sharper images
Advanced image processing eliminates noise, increases contrast and detail and optimizes color for rich, vibrant images. High-definition images look amazing and even standard television images are unbelievably smooth and sharp.

OptiSync technology now features HDMI
Add versatility to your LCD TV with support for HDMI with high-definition content protection (HDCP) and analog (VGA) signals, plus component, S-video, composite, and TV/cable input.

Vivid graphics, clear text, stunning TV
Ultra-high brightness of 250-nit (typ), dynamic contrast ratio of 10,000:1 and 1360x768 optimum PC resolution provide vibrant video and crisp data images in the living room or on the desktop.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

174 of 179 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Boy, was I pleasently surprised!, April 22, 2009

By	M. K. Russell "Techy Guy" (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: ViewSonic VT2430 24-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

I began my search for an LCD HDTV/Monitor over a month ago and purchased 4 other similar items before purchasing this ViewSonic VT2430 and returned the previous 4 for poor performance. I was actually looking for a unit which included a DVD player for use in training lectures. But, I couldn't find the right combination so I decided to settle on a unit without the DVD player, since those that are built in are all cheap players. This way, by keeping the TV and the DVD player separate I can always update the player as needed (BlueRay!).

I looked at a LOT of HDTV/Monitors and chose the VT2430 for its native 1920x1080 pixel resolution. This works out perfectly with the 1920x1080i signals coming via my cable. And...the pictures are absolutely stunning! More so than I even expected, even already knowing the quality of Viewsonic monitors. And there are plenty of options for modifying and managing the images from all inputs. One reason for returning a Toshiba unit was that it's native resolution is 1680x1050 pixels, which, when fed a 1920x1080 pixel signal (HDTV) stretches the image vertically...without any way of correcting the distortion. In fact, the manual states that "image size adjustments are not available with 720i and 1080i signals"! VERY poor planning as most cable signals are either 790i or 1080i.

The PC image obtained with the VT2430 is absolutely awesome. I'm typing this review with this monitor with the resolution set at 1920x1080, a perfect match with my PC. There are at least 10 other resolution settings that work as well - just lower resolution results. Regardless of the resolution sent from my PC, the VT2430 automatically adjusts for the best picture with each setting. Very neat.

The audio was another problem I found with all of the other units I tried. Most of them were either too low in volume or, when the volume was turned up became very distorted. Not so with the VT2430. Plenty of clean sound at all volume settings, including loud enough for filling the rooms where I do my training.

The image I get from my (LG) DVD player, which upgrades to a 1080i output via an HDMI cable, is very good. I also have a BlueRay player which puts out a 1080p signal, which, again, perfectly matches the resolution of the VT2430, for a beautiful picture.

The overall picture of this monitor is far more accurate, clean, and viewable than any of the other monitors I looked at. The dynamic range is very wide, including the darker colors and grays and blacks, not quite up to my 52-in Samsung (Over $2,300!), but closer than any other comparable sized monitor.

Physically, I like the fact that the monitor can be tilted back for watching from higher positions. Also, the flat stand can be quickly removed for transporting in its original box, which I do often when I'm training.

Great monitor. I would recommend it to anyone. I would, however, downgrade its rating by 1/2 point for not having a DVD player. But, that is not what it is! ViewSonic does sell an LCD HDTV/DVD Combo monitor, but it has a lower pixel rate designed more for 720i resolution, which is OK for most uses at this smaller size. But, having been a TV studio tech in charge of adjusting and maintaining studio monitors, I became too picky and always need(!) the best.

55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easily surpasses expectations, June 3, 2009

By	J. DiMarco "Professional Skeptic" (Greer, SC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: ViewSonic VT2430 24-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Why a ViewSonic VT2430 24-inch 1080p? The VT2430 24-inch was selected as the smallest set compatible with our dinette area. The decision was helped by my experience with another 1080p. Some highly reputable reviewers tend to dismiss 1080p in a set this small (disclosure: We have a nice 19" Sharp 1080p, too).

One thing usually overlooked as regards sizing is how legible English subtitles appear at typical viewing distances. The 24-inch set gives ample legibility for the furthest viewer (11 feet) without sacrificing detail for the closest (7). Tech recommendations specify a minimum screen size of 40 inches for 10 feet viewing distance --- much too large to keep in our dinette.

The range of available sound power available is stunning. Why have an energy-saving LCD HDTV, if you have to add a power-burning amplifier to get adequate sound? With our VT2430 a family member with some hearing difficulty has absolutely no auditory problem. Except to test, we have never used a sound level much over half what the VT2430 delivers. With my older Sharp however, the maximum sound level is inadequate whenever a window air conditioner runs in a 10' x 16' room.

We were concerned about our over-the-air reception due to the effect of a new metallic roof on our attic-mounted antenna. With just a cheap, indoor, amplified antenna we pick up more stations than with pre-roof, standard TVs, and indications are that an external antenna will eventually restore the PBS stations lost due to their reductions of transmitter height with transition to DTV.

Set-up and remote use are very easy. The best surprise was perhaps the on-screen DTV program "Guide" the VT2430 provides. The program listing was not expected and is sometimes very convenient, as our local newspaper does not carry DTV channel listings yet. Wish my old Sharp had that feature.

With its many positives and superior quality this set would rate 5 stars. Since we have not owned our VT2430 a year, it would be unfair to attest to its durability so soon, however.

64 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great 1080 bedroom HDTV, May 19, 2009

By	notmicro "notmicro" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ViewSonic VT2430 24-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (Electronics)

This unit's main claim to fame is that, at this time, its about the only 1080p HDTV available in this size-range which has the full set of video inputs. I decided to take a chance and upgrade my old 23" 720p "HD-ready" bedroom set, 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: works fine, reasonable sensitivity, broadcast 1080i is spectacular of course.

QAM tuner: I've just been experimenting with clear-QAM, which my CableCo now provides quite a bit of (I do not yet subscribe to digital cable, and have no set-top box). The only annoyance is that when I use the set's handy programming function to manually "name" each channel (up to 8 characters I think) it sometimes looses some of the entries. Also every once in a while some "hidden" channels suddenly start showing up, and I have to manually "hide" them all over again. Luckily in Cable mode the tuner correctly intermixes legacy NTSC analog and clear-QAM digital channels transparently; I don't have to switch modes.

HDMI from DVD player: I use it with an upconverting DVD player; aspect-ratio has to be changed manually. Wide-screen DVDs look great.

HDMI from computer: from my older Mac laptop's DVI output; worked great and the Mac's video auto-sensed the full 1080 screen size and set it up as monitor #2 which was VERY convenient; I didn't have to adjust anything. The image was perfect. I suspect that if people experience problems with PC video, they may be encountering issues with their video cards or drivers, and not the monitor.

Composite video: I've used it with an old VCR, no problems. The upconversion is OK; this depends greatly on the quality of the source of course.

Sound: I don't use the built-in speakers; I've got the audio-output connected to my sound system.

I haven't tried these inputs: VGA / Component / S-video

The picture quality of the panel is reasonable for this low price-range - its certainly better than my old 720 panel, especially the black-levels - but its not going to win any videophile awards. Sometimes the blacks are a bit "plugged". I notice a very small amount of light-leakage around the edges when the screen is black.