Acer AT2245 DTV LCD / Plasma TV

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Acer, a newcomer to the world of television to LCD technology? Not really. Remember, the mark had caused a sensation by proposing, in 2005, the TV AT3705-MGW slab with a Full HD and a wide connection with an HDMI and already, we noted the presence of an Ethernet jack for connect the device to a home network and can read photos, videos and music stored on a computer. It was simply one of the first Full HD screens, ie can display a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels and taken with the Ethernet and USB that are found today on the top models range of other brands.

But it comes as Acts in the world of LCD TV with a declination of four models of LCD TVs of 19, 22, 26 and 32 inches. These are TV easier than the one proposed several years ago and also less puisqu'ici, but rather a second television set for a room with parents or children, for example. They can also serve as a computer monitor.
But let us see in detail what this screen is capable during a complete test of the model AT-DTV-1945.

The ownership

The design of this 19-inch television is quite successful. It is sober. Without embellishment, the edges of the screen are black lacquered like his foot. You can not rotate on its base.
TV installed, we can see the Acer brand, bottom, in the middle. The logo appears on stress with a smile all the more pronounced that glows white when the TV is turned on. The speakers are a continuation of this "smile." They are discreet.
The screen comes with the foot to rise. With one click, it takes its natural position and keeps perfectly together. Otherwise, the TV can hang on a wall with holes VESA 100 x 100mm.
The screen offers a diagonal of 48 cm. It weighs 6 Kg Its resolution is 1440 × 900 pixels, is HD ready or HDTV as it should be called now as opposed to the Full HD 1920 × 1080 pixels, or 1080p HDTV.

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The connectivity

The rear of the aircraft, there is a SCART, a VGA connector that can be associated with an audio input for connecting Jack "and his image" with a computer, an HDMI, a triplette YUV Component, an audio input stereo and coaxial digital audio output to take advantage of its 5.1 if available. An antenna input is of course expected.

On the side, there is another HDMI input as well as analog audio and video: S-Video, Composite, stereo audio, headphone jack, and a location for a PCMCIA card format. One appreciates the presence of connectors on the side can easily connect a device on a temporary basis as a camcorder, for example, even a game console in addition to the DVD player.

Menus and rendering


Overall, the menus are pretty simple. We do not worry and sub sub menus. The key is to quickly and easily adjust the camera. Thus, we can play on the 'scenario' of the image by selecting the standard mode, film, sport, concert, game or user. Each source can have its own settings that you appreciate and avoids having to select the appropriate mode according to the images displayed.

The same scenario modes are available and are independent of the source. Note the presence of a sound effect that allows you to expand slightly the scope of restitution.There is a small improvement, however, between a film and without film.

It is also possible to adjust the functions: brightness, contrast, colour, sharpness, colour temperature.

In the Advanced menu that you can push a little further adjustments of the image as there are functions to reduce noise, control of the backlight and the ability to activate the dynamic contrast. In the latter case, the image will be more clear and the brightness of the backlight will be enhanced and vice versa for a dark scene. This method is quite effective, but we do still not use it all the time because even if it is quite reactive in the long run is a bit unpleasant.

In addition, those still not covered by digital terrestrial television will be delighted to learn that the TV also includes an analogue tuner.The contrasts are not very clear, but it can be satisfied if one is not getting stuck on the screen. The programs currently are more quality and the resulting image is satisfactory. The events bring a little more poorly integrated slab here. The residual effects are relatively limited.

Directly connected to a Dual-S decoder CanalSatellite, the screen could not display an image problem in 720p and 1080i. We then placed a Harman Kardon AVR355 amplifier between the two devices. This AV amplifier includes a home theater or upscale electronics scaling delivering up to Full HD signal to progressive format, ie, in 1080p.

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Consumption

During operation, the TV Acer AT1945-DTV consumes about 40 Watts. In standby, the TV consumes about 6 watts.

The remote

It is gray. It selects the source immediately to the screen. We appreciate it. The menus are also easily accessible and navigated in a fully intuitive. The cross directional can be used to change channels or increase or decrease the volume. It's convenient.

Like all Acer products, the remote offers a touch of "Empowering" which allows very fast access to a function.


Specification of AT2245 DTV

• Technology: LCD TFT
• Screen size: 48 cm
• Resolution: 1440 × 900
• Brightness: 300 cd / m²
• Contrast: 10 000:1
• Viewing Angle: 170/160
• Tuner: DVB-T and analog
• Full HD: No
• Image processing: No
• Network: No
• Zoom: Yes 7 modes
• Compatibility: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Connectors: 2 HDMI (1.3), 1 Scart (RGB), 1 S-Video, 1 Composite, 1 Component YUV, headphone jack, stereo audio, coaxial audio output, PCMCIA, VGA
• Sound: 6 Watts RMS
• Standby: 40W/6W
• Weight: 6 Kg

Conclusion

This little TV is a good way to enjoy a second home position. This slab available until 32 inches is good. It makes a rather mixed picture. One appreciates this screen to view the video mode that accepts up to high resolutions. The DVB-T mode is not too badly treated. A memory card reader or USB would have been more clear on this same screen size. 2 HDMI, it's not bad. Remains at this price and in these sizes, competition begins in earnest to organize.