VIZIO VM190XVT 19-Inch XVT-Series 720p LED LCD HDTV

by LED TV Review Expert on January 25, 2010

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VIZIO VM190XVT 19-Inch XVT-Series 720p LED LCD HDTV
 
Manufacturer: Vizio, Inc.
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Product Description
With a profile that tapers down to less than an inch, the 19-inch VIZIO VM190XVT Razor LED LCD HDTV offers brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast in a sleek, razor-thin design. This HDTV is a pleasure to look at on or off, with a full edge-to-edge cover glass and invisible proximity touch controls that illuminate as your hand draws near (and fade away once you're done). The LCD LED TV also includes an ambient light sensor, ensuring you always get the best picture and most efficient energy use by adjusting the TV's brightness based on the lighting conditions of your room. And when you're not watching TV, the VM190XVT can be used as a digital picture frame to enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends. Advanced sound technologies from SRS Labs and green, energy-saving technologies seal the deal.

Brilliant color, rich detail and deep contrast in a sleek razor thin design. Click to enlarge.

A stylish, modern aesthetic with full edge-to-edge cover glass.

Illuminated touch controls with proximity sensor.

Sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.

Razor LED
VIZIO is the first to bring LED technology to smaller-sized LCD HDTVs. This mercury-free, energy-efficient, razor-thin HDTV achieves a 20,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites.

With a native panel resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels, the VM190XT is compatible with 720P, 1080i, 480P, and 480i signals.

Slim Profile and a Clean, Contemporary Look
These TVs have an ultra-slim profile, tapering down to less than an inch thick, and just 1.65 inches at their thickest point.

They feature a stylish, modern aesthetic with full edge-to-edge cover glass, and can be tilted up to 25 degrees

Illuminated Touch Controls with Proximity Sensor
The VM190XVT features proximity sensitive touch controls that illuminate when your hand draws near, and fade away once you're done, adding further to the unit's sleek and buttonless design.

Ambient Lighting
Energy efficient sensors auto-adjust brightness for the perfect picture regardless of room conditions.

SRS Audio Technologies
SRS TruVolume evens out dynamics to limit volume inconsistencies between programming. SRS TruSurround HD delivers immersive virtual high-definition surround sound out of the unit's two speakers.

Green Technologies
VIZIO's Eco HD models exceed the current Energy Star guidelines by 56% below Energy Star 3.0, which saves you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.

Thought was put into construction as well--the display's LED backlights do not utilize mercury, an environmentally harmful substance used in other backlights.

Digital Photo Viewing
The VM190XVT also lets you enjoy a slideshow of your family and friends (via USB Drive).

VM190XVT Inputs

  • HDMI with HDCP: 2
  • RF Connector for Internal Tuner: 1
  • Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
  • S-Video: 1
  • Computer RGB: 1
  • USB Port: 1

VM190XVT Outputs

  • SPDIF Digital Optical: 1
  • Headphones: 1 (side)

One-Year Warranty
VIZIO provides a one-year warranty on its products for extra peace of mind in your purchase.

What's in the Box
Vizio VM190XVT XVT-Series 19-Inch 720p LED LCD HDTV, Remote Control, Power Cable, Stand, User's Manual

Product Details
  • Razor LED backlight technology delivers brilliant colors, rich detail, and deep contrast ¿ all in a razor thin design. Stylish, Edge-to-Edge protective glass
  • Elegant, touch sensitive HDTV controls light up when your hand draws near. Ambient light sensor auto-adjusts brightness
  • SRS TruVolumeTM eliminates volume inconsistencies between shows
  • SRS TruSurround HDTM produces immersive virtual HD surround sound
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 20:000 to 1 displays deeper blacks and brighter whites

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Customer Reviews
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Review Date: January 27, 2010
Reviewer: N. G, Atlanta, GA
You pay $220 for a Tv (That is how much I paid at Costco) and you expect a space Shuttle. Who cares if it takes 3 seconds for the channel to change. If you are that busy and do not have 3 seconds, you shouldn't be watching Tv to begin with. Good Night and Good Luck.
Truly great TV but only 18.5" not 19" as advertised
 
Review Date: December 31, 2009
Reviewer: FredB, Elverta, California (Sacramento County)
I bought this TV because my 20" LG that I use in my home office was going out. I figured that if I was going to buy a new TV I might as well get the latest technology. I picked this one because of Vizio's reputation. When I hooked it up I was truly amazed at the picture quality. I own 4 HDTVs and have replace all of them at least once, so I have owned at different times 1 projection LCD, 1 Plasma, and 6 CCFL backlight LCD TVs. The picture on this TV is truly great. The standard definition channels look almost as good as the HD channels did on any other HD TV I have owned and the high definition looks so real one would think they were looking out a window. I remember how impressed I was with my first HD TV, well this TV made an equal impression on me over my prior HD TVs.

I only rated this TV 4 stars because of two facts. The first is mentioned in the title. That is the fact that it really only has a 18.5" screen. I figured stepping down from a 20" to a 19" would not be too big a sacrifice but stepping down to an 18.5" proved to be too much so I returned it and bought the 23" Vizio LED LCD HDTV instead. It is virtually identical to this one except for the larger screen, (in fact they use the same owner's manual), and the fact that it is 1080P where this one is 720P. The second annoyance with both models is the fact that the volume bar does not go away when the sound is muted. I remains until you un-mute the TV. This annoys me, but is livable considering everything else.

The biggest advantages to LED LCD over CCFL LCD are the power consumption, the expected life of the backlight, and the picture quality. This TV is advertised as only drawing 23W but my UPS tells me it only draws 18W. The weakest link to a CCFL LCD TV is the backlight. It is what goes first most of the time, but LEDs last virtually forever so I will have to see what the next weakest link will be that will cause me to have to replace this TV. I expect this TV to last for at least five years before needing replacement, but time will only tell.
great TV
 
Review Date: February 1, 2010
Reviewer: Biggs, Pennsylvania
after getting out of box, physical setup of that great picture I saw in the store a bit time consuming. You have to play around with the video settings to get everything looking great. Default picture wasnt too good compared to now..I fiddled around for about 20-30 minutes with contrast etc. Now set up great TV; it does come with remote, but not very reactive
Vizio 19" LCD LED
 
Review Date: January 5, 2010
Reviewer: VideoEditor, Washington,DC
1. Vizio on screen controls lower left, keep popping up, stay 15-30 seconds on
screen, then pop off screen for 1-5 seconds, then just keeps repeating.
This activity is inconsistant, seems to be triggered when using exit
button. Also, the exit button does not clear this control but it eventual
stops, only to return when turning TV back on.
2. all channels above 100 have extensions, ie 101-2311, 102-49,102-5011 etc.
does not recognize the cable designations and cannot have name assigned to

3. 3 second channel change exccesive
4. no ability to create favorites menu for quick access to channel
5. cannot enter channels above 99 on remote
6. this is first remote i've used that does not have a designated "menu" button.
Using "OK" to access menus is annoying and confusing. put Menu and Exit
buttons just under the OK cross, better for true one hand operation
7. I know the TV is a Vizio, i don't need the Vizio LOGO for 5 seconds at turn
on.
While the HD picture is perfect, having great video on a kitchen TV just
isn't worth the irritation factor This is a return, unless Vizio has a
firmware upgrade that is easily installed and that solves these problems
So close, but no cigar for Vizio...
 
Review Date: January 2, 2010
Reviewer: JustaConsumer,
The Vizio VM190XVT is so close but no cigar. Amazing pictures at the price point FAR superior to the competition but Vizio fumbles the ball at the one yard line.

No STANDBY provision when used as a computer monitor. When computer goes to sleep the monitor shows a bright BLUE screen. Not energy conscious.

The power cord supplied with the Vizio VM190XVT has a BRICK to drop line current down to the low voltage this TV requires. Rather than place the brick in the middle of the power cord where it won't interfere it was placed on the end precluding it's use in many power strips, UPS units, and outlets.

No excuse for the power cord brick other than inadequate field testing prior to release and no standby mode is laughable when you claim to be GREEN.

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