The Philips Cineos 32PFL9603D/10 9000 series features the “Perfect Pixel HD Engine”, “Perfect Motion Sharpness” and a claimed 2250 trillion colours.

Extras

This 32 inch LCD TV has the following extra features:

• 8 day electronic programme guide
• USB connection and network connection
• Playback of .mp3, .alb, .jpeg, mpeg1 and mpeg2 files

Dimensions (with stand)

Width 828mm
Height 594mm
Depth 220mm

Tuner

Included DVB digital tuner

Viewing Angle

176 degrees

Contrast Ratio

55000:1

Aspect

widescreen
4:3
14:9
auto

Sound

2 X 15watt, Virtual Dolby Digital, BBE

Connections

Scart X 2
hdmi X 4
hdmi cec – easylink
YPbPr,
Audio L/R in,
VGA PC-in
S-video
audio L/R in X 2
audio L/R out X 1
headphone out X 1
S/PDIF out X 1
USB

Let’s look at some of the extras:

• Freesat – receives free HD TV programmes from the new digital satellite service
• Viera – link your HD devices with an HDMI cable and operate them all from the one VIERA remotre control
• Photo Viewer – view your photos on your TV by inserting your SD card into the included SD slot

These features alone make this TV worth serious consideration.  Let’s move on to the other features:

Dimensions

(excluding stand)

Width 831mm  Height 538mm   Depth 103mm

Tuner

A digital DVB tuner is included

Viewing Angle

178 degrees – making this LCD TV viewable from almost anywhere in the room

Contrast Ratio

10000:1

Aspect

auto
16:9
14:9
4:3
4:3 FULL (HD signal only)

Sound

The TX-32LZD81 has “V-audio surround”, giving an authentic 3D sound effect from the stereo speakers

Connections

HDMI -  3
AV in composite - 1
S-video in  -1
Audio in (video) L+R - 1
Audio in (HDMI) L+R  -1
Audio out L+R  – 1, Headphone - 1
Digital audio out
PC in
Component video in (3 X RCA) – 1
21 pin i/o AV in/out, rgb in, q-link
21 pin i/o s-video in, RGB in q link

This TV is wall mountable but please remember that the bracket is NOT supplied. You’d think that Sony might include one but sadly they have chosen not too. You should find a table top stand in the box so you will be able to start viewing as soon as you get the set out of the box and hooked up.

Don’t let the lack of mounting bracket put you off. This is a fine TV and you’ll find that the wide viewing angle (178 degrees) lets you enjoy your new purchase from just about anywhere in the room. Something you need to consider unless your whole family plans to sit directly in front of the set.

Two HDMI inputs allow you to connect your other high definition equipment to the TV, such as Blu Ray or Playstation. You’ll also find that the KDL-32L4000 is well able to handle your analog A/V input/output requirements, making this a very versatile 32 inch LCD television. Looks like Sony has come up with another winner.

This capable LCD televison covers the VHF, UHF and CATV channels and delivers a very adequate 2 X 10 watts of audio power. It also has useful extras in the shape of picture in picture and freeze mode.

It’s well specified in the connectivity department too, with 2 RF inputs, 2 HDMI inputs, Component in, sound out, optical sound out, PC input, headphone out and RS232.

In performance terms this 32 inch LCD television easily out performs the competition, producing deep blacks and uniform colours without obvious false contouring.