Vizio VM60PHDTV

Last Update: Review by CNET (added on 10/03/07)

Vizio VM60PHDTV is a 60-inch plasma featuring 1366 x 768 video resolution, 178 degrees viewing angle, 7000:1 contrast ratio, 16:9 HDTV compatible and measured 56.3 x 4.9 x 34.4 inches.

+ REVIEWS (last updated: 10/03/07)

CNET has a review of the Vizio VM60PHDTV;
“The good: Inexpensive for a 60-inch plasma; excellent feature set including four HDMI inputs and a computer input; menu color temperature controls; accurate color decoding. The bad: Imprecise picture controls; no independent input memories; false contouring visible in gradations; subpar detail in shadows; inaccurate color temperature. The bottom line: The Vizio VM60PHDTV’s excellent value proposition will outweigh its picture quality issues for most viewers.”

General
Product type Plasma TV
Technology Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal size 60 in
Image aspect ratio 16:9
HDTV compatible Yes
Digital TV Type High Definition TV
Width 56.3 in
Depth 4.9 in
Height 34.4 in
Weight 179 lbs
Service & support - Parts and labor - 1 year

HDTV
Receiving HDTV The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.
True HDTV True HDTV programming is now available in three resolutions: 720p, 1080i, and 1080p.
Tuner options An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital television set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.

Video System
Resolution 1366 x 768
Comb filter 3D digital
Analog video format NTSC
Analog video signal Composite video, S-Video
Image contrast ratio 7000:1
Viewing angle 178 degrees
Brightness 1200 cd/m2
Supported DTV Resolutions 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i

Audio System
Sound output mode Stereo
Audio controls Balance, Bass, Treble
Total output power 40 Watt
Speakers included 2 speakers
Speaker system details 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in

Television Features
Closed captioning Yes
Color temperature control Yes
Additional features 3:2 pulldown compensation

Tuner / Channel Details
Tuner type (qty) Standard TV (1) , HDTV
TV tuner multi-channel preview POP, Picture-in-picture (PIP)
TV tuner reception system NTSC
Parental channel lock Yes
V-chip control Yes

Connections / Cables / Slots
Input/Output connections 4 x HDMI (19 pin HDMI Type A), 2 x Composite video/audio input (RCA phono x 3), 1 x VGA input (15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)), 2 x S-Video input (4 pin mini-DIN), 5 x Audio input (RCA phono x 2), 2 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3), 1 x Audio output (RCA phono x 2), 1 x Serial (9 pin D-Sub), 1 x Headphones (Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm), 1 x Digital audio output (optical)

Remote Control
Remote control type Remote control
Remote control (2nd) type None

Integrated Device(s)
DVD player type None
DVR None
VCR type None
Radio tuner bands None

Power
Power device Power supply - Internal
Operational power consumption 650 Watt
Compliant standards CSA, CSA-BRTL, FCC Class B, BETS-7, ICES-003