Pioneer KRL32V Reviews: Kuro, 32" Screen LCD Full HD 1080p TV

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Product Features

Screen Size in Inches	32
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Type of Screen	LCD
Most small flatscreen TVs have LCD screens. Some larger TVs have plasma screens. Some very new TVs have LED screens. Traditional TVs are called Standard or CRT.
HD TV	Full HD 1080p
‘HD Ready’ is a Europe-wide standard designed to made HD technology less confusing. HD Ready TVs must have • Minimum vertical resolution of 750 pixels (in widescreen format) • Ability to display 720p and 1080i formats • An HDMI or Digital Video Interface (DVI interface) Full HD is a higher standard. Full HD TVs have screen resolutions of 1080p and can output at least 24 frames per second. Full HD is becoming common, but you won’t see Full HD on normal TV channels for a long time, so it remains optional for many people.
Freeview or Freesat Tuner	Freeview
Freeview is free digital terrestrial TV. FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service, which gives you HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You need a dish to receive Freesat but not Freeview. For more information see the Freeview site or the Freesat site.
Built-in Disc Player	No
Some products come with built-in DVD players or Blu Ray players.
HDMI Interface	3
Like a scart interface but capable of carrying HD signals from or to other devices. You’ll need these to link your Playstation 3 or your Blu-ray player to your HD-ready TV.
Number of Scart Interfaces	2
Scart sockets are places where you can connect other devices to your TV. If you already have a DVD player, a VCR and a Playstation you might want to make sure your new TV has enough Scart interfaces so you don’t have to keep crawling round the back of the TV.
Frequency (Hz)	100
A TV’s frequency is how often the picture is updated per second, and is measured in Hertz (Hz). A higher frequency, such as 100 Hz, means that a TV is more likely to show fast-moving images with high detail.
Contrast Ratio (X:1)	10000
This figure is designed to tell you how much difference there is between dark and light colours on the TV. It is quoted as a ratio, between the brightest white and the darkest black. 500:1 means the brightest white is 500 times more bright than the darkest black. Plasma screens have historically boasted better contrast ratios than LCD screens.
Screen Resolution (pixels)	1080p
The number of pixels the screen has. The more you have, the more detail the screen can display, given a high quality source. A breakdown of resolutions can be found on Wikipedia here
Response Time in ms	6
Reflection Angle	176
Also known as the viewing angle, it’s a measure of how good the picture looks when you are not face on to the screen. Higher is better.
Screen Format	16:9
This is a ratio of the horizontal to the vertical size of the screen. 16:9 is standard widescreen format for TVs, replacing the older 4:3 format.
PC Interface	Yes
If you’d like to use your TV as a PC monitor you’ll need to make sure it has a port to allow you to connect it. This is usually a VGA port, but some TVs include a newer DVI port. Adaptors are availible to allow VGA to DVI and vice versa.
USB Port	No
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)	Yes
TVs with this feature have an on-screen guide to all the programmes that are currently showing or coming up, so you can find your way around all the extra digital channels easily.
Energy Savings Trust Feature	Yes
A Yes means this this product has been rated as being energy-efficient by the Energy Savings Trust. Good for the environment and good for your electricity bill!
Weight (kg)	15
Height in mm	517
Width in mm	776
Depth in mm	96
Freeview	Yes
Freeview is free digital terrestrial TV. Many newer TVs have Freeview built in. For other TVs you will need a separate Freeview set-top box.
FreeSat Tuner	No
FreeSat is a free digital satellite TV service. The main benefit is that you can get HD programming from people like the BBC without having to pay for a subscription to a service like Sky. You’ll need a dish to recieve the signals though.
Sound System	Digital Optical Audio
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.

Also known as: Pioneer Kuro, PIONEER KRL-32V

Smart design, deep colour, rich experience.

Enjoy the Full HD experience in your home. The KRL-32V comes with a high-contrast front filter, three HDMI ports and 100Hz processing to give you superior picture performance.

With an attractive brushed aluminium look and sleek design this KURO LCD TV exudes discreet class and harmonises perfectly with any contemporary interior decor.

The ’HD ready 1080p’ KRL-32V features 100Hz processing to ensure smooth, flowing motion in fast moving content. Its front filter enhances contrast and colour definition.

An automatic backlight adjustment function lets you see enhanced black levels and deep, accurate colours, while an additional ambient light sensor optimises on-screen images according to the brightness of your room.

The KRL-32V has a wide viewing angle of 176 degrees from top to bottom and from left to right, which gives you great installation flexibility. Colours appear vivid and consistent from virtually anywhere in the room.

In addition, the model rests upon a matte removable black stand that provides a 15-degree swivel, which makes it easy to move the screen for optimal viewing.

Greater convenience is at your fingertips, too. The KRL-32V features ‘KURO LINK’, which means that, once it is connected to another HDMI Pioneer amplifier or Blu-ray disc player, for example, a single remote control can be used to control all connected systems.

The KRL-32V is part of our KURO range of flat screen TVs . ‘KURO’ marks our design ambition to produce screens that display the absolute best picture quality possible. When you buy a KURO, you are guaranteed a superior picture performance. A ‘seeing and hearing experience’ like never before.

• More info at Pioneer's website
• User manual