TCL L40FHDF12TA 40-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LCD HDTV with 2-Year Warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 38.5 x 9 x 27 inches ; 34.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 49 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B004UETB20
• Item model number: L40FHDF12TA
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
  

List Price : $649.99
Price : $349.99
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Take pleasure in the ultimate viewing experience with the TCL 40-Inch 1080p 60-Hz LCD HDTV. This LCD tv delivers ample HD connections, premium sound, as properly as 1080p high-definition picture high quality with extraordinary contrast and vibrancy. No matter whether you are hosting movie night, cheering on a preferred team, or sharing your most up-to-date vacation photographs, you will really like how this high-definition LCD tv brings your media to life.

40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTVAt a Glance:

• High-definition image good quality with extraordinary contrast and brightness
• 3-D Y/C digital comb filter for enhanced color and detail
• 178-degree viewing angles make sure optimum enjoyment from several vantage points
• Ample HD connections three HDMI, compatible with mp3, WMA, M4A (AAC), JPEG, and alot more
• Two-year restricted warranty

Plug-and-Play Compatibility for A great deal more Entertainment Options The TCL 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV is far more than a television--it is an entertainment technique that lets you access your preferred media files. Compatible with numerous file formats--such as mp3, WMA, M4A (AAC), JPEG, BMP, and PNG--this LCD tv makes it very easy to watch a photo slideshow in brilliant color with a customized soundtrack, or play a personalized mix of songs for a party.
Numerous Inputs and Outputs This LCD HDTV has output options for headphones, analog audio output, and coaxial digital audio output. It includes inputs for: three HDMI (two rear and one particular side), two composite (1 rear and a single side), 1 rear component video, 1 rear RF, 1 rear Pc video, 1 rear Computer audio, and a side USB 2. port.
The Pc video input lets you see your computer's digital media on the massive screen, when the USB port makes it possible for for quick connection of a digital camera or other USB device. Furthermore, you can connect the latest Blu-ray players, DVD players, camcorders, and game consoles utilizing either the two composite video inputs or the 3 HDMI (version 1.3) inputs. The HDMI inputs produce an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video link for the highest quality connection, and they also help copy-protected HD broadcast content material.
Enhanced Image and Sound Top quality You will delight in crisp, vibrant images thanks to this TCL television's brightness capability of 430 cd/m2. The 3-D Y/C digital comb filter also supplies enhanced color and image detail, and the 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution supports 1080p signals for amazing image clarity.
For a completely immersive encounter, this HDTV also contains two built-in 8-watt speakers. In addition, 178-degree viewing angles ensure optimum enjoyment from several vantage points--a superb function for massive spaces or social gatherings.
Channel Labeling and Sleep Timer for Ease of Use Designed with you in mind, this LCD tv capabilities a channel labeling selection, which makes it possible for you to place station call letters (e.g. ABC, HBO, and so on.) on the screen along with the channel numbers, so you at all times know which station you're watching. Also, a sleep timer feature lets you set the tv to automatically turn off immediately after a preset quantity of time has passed.
Who is TCL? Established in 1981, TCL Corporation is a global leader and technologies innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and residence appliances. TCL employs additional than 50,000 individuals in over 80 operations, such as 18 RD centers, 20 manufacturing bases, and alot more than 40 sales offices about the planet TCL Corporation is comprised of four company divisions -- Multimedia, Communications, House Appliances and Electronics. It also has two affiliated small business areas: Actual Estate Investment and Logistics Services. TCL is a single of the world's top producers of flat panel TVs, DVD players, air conditioners, and GSM, CDMA mobile phones.
Backed by a two-Year Warranty The TCL 40-inch 1080p 60-Hz LCD HDTV is backed by a two-year manufacturer's warranty. To view the User's Guide, click right here. Or, to uncover the nearest TCL tech support center near you, please visit TCL's website.
What's in the Box 40-inch 1080p 60-Hz LCD HDTV stand with screws remote control with batteries multi- language instruction booklet and swift-start off guide. Product Weight is 29.7 Lbs without having Stand.

Buyer Critiques

I purchased this Television on sale in Dec. 2011 for below $300. It is an updated model of TCL L40FHDF11TA. It really is put in a master bedroom. I'll rate each category in Amazon's technique of 1 to five stars. My ratings are relative to how this Television stacks up against other TVs in its price tag range.
SETUP (3 stars)
The Television was well-packed in the shipping box (43.5" x 31" x ten.five") with two yellow nylon straps holding it together. (If your straps are missing, the shipper may well have broken them when carrying and dropped the Television.) For wall mounting, you will need a VESA 400x400mm compliant mount such as this, this, or this. I applied the glass stand. If you are trying to fit it into a shelf, the dimensions with stand are 38.5" x 27" x 9" (without having stand: 38.5" x 24.5" x four" note the 4" depth instead of 1.five" for an LED). The power cord doesn't have a power brick attached which is a plus. I am applying a mastering universal remote which did uncover codes for this Television. Attempt 'RCA' if 'TCL' did not function for you. I recommend applying an universal remote due to the fact it is much easier to replace than to replace the original remote if you break it.
Some remote codes gathered for reference:
DirecTV: 11447
Comcast: 11447
Dish Network: 503
ATT U-Verse: 1000
There might be a trouble with the "Tv powering on unexpectedly." If your 'SW Version' reads V8-0RSC801-LF1V041, you're OK. Otherwise, download the firmware update at TCL's web-site onto any FAT-formatted device. (I implemented my telephone.) Bear in mind to wait at least 10 seconds right after it says "Completed" prior to unplugging the USB cord. (I waited 30 seconds to be safe.) I am guessing this is exactly where some men and women might have messed up and broke the Television.
Image (five stars)
The LCD panel is created by Samsung with their logo visible in the back (picture posted). As with most LCD TVs these days, the screen is glossy and not matte, so you do have to watch out for glare. Right after powering up the Tv which took about 15 seconds, I changed the preset image setting from the default 'ECO' to 'Cinematic'. Cinematic/Movie mode is in most cases the setting that comes closest to a professional calibration. (If you're interested in carrying out your personal Tv calibration, check out the Disney WOW blu-ray, search "AVS HD 709" for a absolutely free 1, or attempt my "quick image calibration" beneath.) It has five zoom modes, with 'No Overscan' becoming preferred. If it is not readily available, decide on 'Full' for the least quantity of cropping. I watched the Tv from an Amazon recommended distance of about 7 to 8 feet. Just after hooking up my blu-ray player with HDMI (not included) and producing confident it really is 1080p (by pressing the 'Info' button), I tried watching some dark movies (Batman Begins and The Dark Knight) as a stress test. I did not notice any obvious picture defects. The viewing angle is particularly really good for an LCD. The contrast is wonderful, with listed 4000:1 contrast ratio. I compared it to my residing room LED with ten million:1 contrast ratio. The LED has slightly far better contrast with deeper blacks, even though unquestionably not 2500 times greater, so I wouldn't read too substantially into contrast ratios when shopping for TVs. There are a couple of nitpicks. There's a slight uniformity challenge (light bleed) in the upper corners, noticeable in an all black picture. There is slight motion blurring due to its slightly-slow 8 ms response time (shadow trails) and 60 Hz refresh rate (jerkiness on 24 frames/sec sources). The yellow color is a small off. None of these are important complications I've seen considerably worse at this price tag range, so no stars are deducted.
AUDIO (3 stars)
The two 8 watt speakers are passable for a bedroom. It has a good equalizer menu with presets and 5 manually adjustable bars. It has Dolby Digital sound, but you definitely need to add your personal speakers to take advantage of it. You can hook up your speakers via coaxial digital audio out, RCA out (white/red), or headphone out. There is no optical digital audio out (Toslink) and no ARC (audio return channel). I hooked up a Sony bookshelf program through RCA out which did enhance the sound dramatically. The headphone out wasn't operating on my unit, but I am ok with it since I don't use headphones.
GAMING (five stars)
I hooked up my Xbox 360 via HDMI, altered the Xbox 'HDTV settings' to 1080p and 'Reference Levels' to Expanded, and turned off all image processing on the Television applying my settings below. I tried a couple games (MW3, BF3, Skyrim, Madden 12, and Forza four) and didn't notice any input lag. (Outcomes should certainly be related with PS3 and Wii.) By the way, never hook up your gaming system with yellow composite RCA cables. LCD/LED and plasma TVs can not natively display interlaced video, so they'll have to have to spend time deinterlacing and hence create further input lag.
Pc (4 stars)
I connected my Computer with a VGA cable. I had to change my Windows monitor settings to "unhide modes that this monitor can not display" in order to get the native resolution of 1920x1080. (This resolution is not supported for the VGA port. It could not work, so you may possibly need to settle for 1280x720 if you have to use VGA. Or connect with DVI or HDMI for 1080p help.) For testing, I opened a Word document set to Instances New Roman 6-point font and had no trouble reading it with 'Sharpness' at . You can use it as a major monitor as extended as you don't expect it to have the clarity of a 22" monitor when viewing inside 3'. (It's got the exact same amount of pixels spread across 3.4 times the area.) When viewed at 5' or more, clarity will not be a issue.
MEDIA (three stars)
The USB port accepts images and music but not videos. There is no internet streaming, which I preferred. I have plenty of devices capable of streaming, so I do not want to spend additional for a feature I don't have to have.
RELIABILITY (four stars)
The TCL FHDF11TA series has over 1000 evaluations on Amazon with an common rating of four stars, which is most likely as decent as it gets for a generic brand. I also like the reality that it has a two year warranty rather of 1. The only concern is that the warranty is becoming accomplished by A D Electronics (the business that TCL has outsourced for its warranty claims) which has an F rating on BBB. The poor rating is a outcome of, I believe, a shortage of personnel. If you are lucky and catch them on a low volume of repairs, you will get prompt service otherwise, you could possibly need to be patient and persistent to get your Tv repaired. (FYI, their number is 877-470-7766, 9AM-5PM PST, M-F.) If all else fails, attempt contacting Amazon. Some folks did have good results even after the 30 day return period. You can also add 1 additional year of warranty by buying with Mastercard or AmEx. And if you have Costco membership, you can buy SquareTrade to add 3 added years of warranty for a total of 5 for $30 (less expensive than Amazon).
Price (five stars)
No cost shipping, 100 % free 30 day return (save the box for this), delivered to your door in two days for below $300 is challenging to beat. Amazon also lets you do a price tag adjustment if the cost drops within 14 days.
OTHER TVS
Here are two TVs I considered before settling on the TCL:
LG 32LK330 - This is a very good, basic, name-brand 32" LCD Tv suitable for a bedroom. It only has 64% of the TCL's viewing area although.
LG 42LK450 - This 42" LCD Television has decent all-about efficiency and is appropriate as a primary Television in an apartment, albeit at a price premium.
I'd be cautious about acquiring the LG 42LV4400 LED, despite its desirable specs and price, due to its reliability issue (and hence its low ratings). Till it's resolved, check out the LG 42LK520 rather if you want 120 Hz.
MISC - Quick Image CALIBRATION
1. Change preset to 'Cinematic'. Following checking out some calibration patterns, I acquire each the default 'Brightness' of 50 and 'Contrast' of 80 to be spot on.
two. Alter 'Sharpness' to . With a clear HD supply, you should not require to artificially increase the sharpness. If words look blurry, you can play around with it.
three. Alter 'Noise Reduction' to low. Comparable to Sharpness, you don't need considerably image processing with a clear supply.
4. I find the default 'Backlight' of 60 to be appropriate for a dimly-lit room. With most lights on, 80 looks about perfect. If sunlight is present, increase it to 100. Adjust it according to your room lighting and eye comfort level.
five. (optional) For adjusting colors, you ordinarily will need to use filters with a calibration disc. I like to do it by eye applying my personal images (preferably scanned studio pictures). We ought to all be in a position to choose out the nuances of our personal skin tones. Alternatively, play a familiar movie and pause when you have a clear shot of a face, then adjust. I acquire the default 'Color' of 40 to be satisfactory. If you can't get 'Color' to look ideal, attempt altering 'Color Temperature' by 1 and then go back to changing 'Color'.

12/6/11 -Update regarding the random powering on concern. Finally referred to as TCL client service. They had been aware of this bug and walked me by way of carrying out a firmware update. Telephone call and update took all of ten minutes. You go to the web site, download the update, put it on a memory stick, plug the stick into the USB port on the Television et voila! 2 clicks and 30 seconds later you are performed.
Purchased this t.v. for a new apartment and with a few caveats, am pleased with my buy. The image good quality is outstanding, sound entirely sufficient for my desires. The only oddities are these. The T.V. turns itself on randomly. I turn it off and somewhere between 1 and eight hours later it turns back on. read the manual - discovered absolutely nothing to explain it, googled and identified one user with a equivalent complaint who was advised to make contact with the manufacturer. That seems somewhat ominous - I will speak to the company and post later with the outcome. The second oddity is that COMCAST does not have the codes from TCL to system the Comcast remote. The installer had thought I would locate something on the World wide web and I did, but not for my model. Nonetheless, following reading that TCL builds lots of RCA t.v.s I went back to Comcast page on programming your remote and checked the RCA codes. Turned out that the "most likely" RCA code worked like a charm.
From Comcast page
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Other individuals to try: 11447, 11347, 11547, 11247, 11147, 10679, 11661, 11958, 10093, 12002, 10051, 10090, 11047, 11602"
Hope that assists someone else out there. :-)