Zenith Z26LZ5R 26" LCD Television Review
- Product Name: Z26LZ5R 26" LCD Television
- Manufacturer: Zenith
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- Review Date: May 04, 2005 20:00
- MSRP: $ 1599
Special Features NTSC Tuner DVI with HDCP Faroudja DCDi Video Processing 2D Y/C comb filter Built-in 7Wx2 speakers Aspect ratio adjustment (3 modes) Custom channel labels Sleep timer
Standard Features Custom channel labels Custom input labels Discrete IR codes Favorite channel/Previous channel selection Trilingual menus Sleep timer/on-off timer/auto-off Parental controls (w/V-chip)
Audio & Misc Inputs Audio L/R (2 rear, 1 side input) PC sound input (1/8" stereo) RS-232C (software upgrade compatible) |
Specifications Display resolution: 1280 x 768p (26" screen) Contrast ratio: 500:1 (stated) Brightness: 500 cd/m2 Viewing angle: 178º Response time: 16ms Color temperature adjustment (3 modes) Screen (pixel) pitch: 0.43 Mounting: VESA standard Remote: Non-backlit, non-universal, wired option
Video Inputs DVI w/HDCP (HDTV & PC) Hi-res Component video (480i/p/720p/1080i) Component video
(480i - side input) Composite video Antenna/CableTV input (NTSC)
Warranty: 1year parts/labor Dimensions: 30.6" x 20.2" x 7.6" in (with stand); 30.6" x 18.4" x 4.6" in (without stand) Weight: 35.3 lbs |
Pros
- Great picture resolution
- Bright picture
- HDTV/PC input with DVI w/HDCP
- Stylish cabinet
- Good scaling and deinterlacing for this size screen at this price point
- Easy to set up
- VESA standard mount
Cons
- Composite & s-video inputs produce poor quality picture
- Slow channel changing
- Very limited calibration and user settings
- Uneven color uniformity across LCD panel
- No "Smart Stretch" mode
Introduction
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