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LG Electronics 23LX1RV 23-inch LCD TV/DVD player

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Expert Review

LG Electronics 23LX1RV 23-inch LCD TV/DVD player

Date Published: 10/26/07

LG Electronics' 23LX1RV is a multifaceted TV/DVD combo unit that can be a centerpiece of your home theater and home office.

The 23LX1RV is a 23-inch HD-ready combination TV/DVD player that brings together a widescreen TFT LCD screen that can display computer content, and a flexible DVD player that can also handle CD, VCD, and even JPEG-loaded discs. The slim black monitor can be used with or without the pedestal stand, and the 23LX1RV has built-in stereo speakers flanking the screen.

LG Electronics' 23LX1RV is a 23-inch HD-ready combination TV/DVD player that brings together a widescreen TFT LCD screen that can display computer content, and a flexible DVD player that can also handle CD, VCD, and even JPEG-loaded discs. The slim black monitor can be used with or without the pedestal stand, and the 23LX1RV has built-in stereo speakers flanking the screen.

A 2-D Y/C digital comb filter reduces dot crawl and other interference so images on the 23LX1RV appear sharp and clear. Native resolution is 1,366X768p, and the 178-degree horizontal and vertical viewing angle means the screen can be viewed from virtually anywhere in a room. The 23LX1RV's stereo speakers produce a total of 14 watts of audio output, with five audio presets and automatic volume control. The DVD player can fast-forward at speeds up to 100X, and it will play DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW, VCD, and discs containing MP3 audio files and JPEG images.

LG Electronics has certainly packed the 23LX1RV with convenience features, including sleep and on/off timers, parental V-chip controls, and favorite channel memory. Connecting additional components is easy, as the 23LX1RV has a side composite video/S-video input, as well as a rear composite video input, component video input, RGB input for PC or DTV, RF input, digital audio output, audio/video output, and remote control output. The 23LX1RV package is rounded out by a universal remote control that has backlit buttons for easy use in the dark.

The LG 23LX1RV can be your movie screen, computer screen, and centerpiece for a home theater setup.



Warranty
1 year parts and labor



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Product Specs

Height
18-7/10 in. with stand, 15-9/10 in. without stand
Width
28-3/10 in.
Depth
9-3/10 in. with stand, 4 in. without stand
Weight
27.8 lbs. with stand
Screen size
23 in.
Disc formats
DVD-Video, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD-Audio, DivX, SVCD, VCD, CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, JPEG
DTS compatible
yes (via digital audio output)
Watts per channel
7 watts X2
Comb filter
2-D Y/C digital
Display capability
768p
HDTV
HD-ready (requires external HD receiver)
Headphone jack
no
Nbr. of speakers
2
Parental control
yes
PIP/POP
no
Dolby Digital compatible
yes (via digital audio output)


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