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Alba 19 Inch HD Ready Digital LCD TV - Black.
This TV will not work with digital signals in the Republic of Ireland, you will require a digital set top box or satellite source LCD TV: This Alba 19 inch HD Ready widescreen LCD TV has a digital tuner built in. Television picture quality: HD Ready. Freeview digital tuner. 19in (48cm) widescreen TV with 48cm visible screen size. Resolution 1440 x 900 pixels. 50Hz. Brightness 300cd/m2. Contrast ratio 1000:1 (native). Response time 6ms. Viewing angle 160/160 degrees. Progressive scan. Connectivity: 1 HDMI socket. 1 SCART socket. Composite. AV socket (rear). Sound quality: NICAM stereo sound system. 2 x 2.5 watts RMS power output. Digital features: Digitally interactive. Digital text. Digital video broadcasting (DVB) subtitles available. Auto setup. Now and next programme guide. 7 day electronic programme guide (EPG). Top up TV compatible. CI slot. Audio description compatible. Additional features: UHF/VHF tuner. Sleep timer. Child lock. Remote control batteries required 2 x AAA (included). Size of TV H31.5, W46, D7cm. Weight of TV 4kg (unpackaged). Complete with tabletop stand. Size of TV with stand H35.4, W46, D15.5cm. Weight of TV with stand 4.15kg. Suitable for wall mounting with a VESA 75 x 75mm bracket (bracket not included). Energy efficiency information: Standby power consumption 1 watt.
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Questions & Answers for: Alba 19 Inch HD Ready Digital LCD TV - Black.
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11 answers
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can you tell me if this tv has built in freeview
04 July 2010
by
markb
from bognor regis
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yes it has freeview built in
04 July 2010
by
David
from lancs
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Yes
04 July 2010
by
mark
from Gloucester
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Yes it does.
04 July 2010
by
maria
from lincolnshire
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yes but do make sure you are in an area that can receive freeview as I live in kent and cannot receive freeview since the digital switchover.
04 July 2010
by
princesssheba
from kent
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Yes
04 July 2010
by
Bill
from Esher
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Yes
04 July 2010
by
Eileen
from Newtownabbey
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yes
04 July 2010
by
peter
from paisley
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Yes it has but we have not been able to access this facility
04 July 2010
by
Charliebod
from County Durham
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Yes it does, very easy to use
04 July 2010
by
Ingrid
from Shropshire
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Yes, freeview built in but the TV automaticially loads onto terrestial and you have to change it over to freeview
04 July 2010
by
Pauline
from Antrim
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Yes, also has a separate EGP button which makes accessing the programme menu very easy.
04 July 2010
by
Iain
from Lincolnshire
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5 answers
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Aerial required?
Hey all just curious. I am aware that it comes with freeview built in, but does it have its own aerial built in to be able to pick up the signal or do i have to buy one seperately?
07 November 2009
by
jonesy
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A.
Hi, thank you for your question.
I have looked in to this and you will just need to attach to your normal aerial as there is the in built tuner.
Thank you for using Question & Answer.
I have looked in to this and you will just need to attach to your normal aerial as there is the in built tuner.
Thank you for using Question & Answer.
07 November 2009
by
Argos Helpers
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I have cable TV upstairs now but before that was installed I used a standard indoor aerial with this TV and was able to tune in to Freeview quite easily. An aerial is not generally supplied with a TV of this size. You usually get them with 14" .
07 November 2009
by
Foxy
from Tyne and Wear
A.
Hi there in answer to your question no you have to use either your wall ariel or a booster and splitter.
07 November 2009
by
chris
from Hertfordshire
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Need to buy a seperate ariel.
07 November 2009
by
Chelle
from Lancs
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If you just plug it in to original aeriel that picks up all channels
07 November 2009
by
Lisa
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5 answers
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where is the on/off switch
the manual says this TV has an on / off switch - as does some of the reviews
all I can find is a standby button at the side
some reviews say there is an on/off switch at the top - there isnt on mine - same model number
the standby light is very bright and flashes - very annoying
want to switch it off when not in use - plug is hard to reach (behind a unit)
please advise.
all I can find is a standby button at the side
some reviews say there is an on/off switch at the top - there isnt on mine - same model number
the standby light is very bright and flashes - very annoying
want to switch it off when not in use - plug is hard to reach (behind a unit)
please advise.
28 October 2009
by
rsdavidson
from Glasgow
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A.
Thank you very much for question and I can confirm it is in the side.
28 October 2009
by
Argos Helper 22
from Argos
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Mine is on the front near the base and does not flash on and off
28 October 2009
by
Arthur
from South Ayrshire
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As far as I know, you have to switch to standby and then switch off at the mains. My lounge TV which is 32" is exactly the same. I think on/off switches are going out of fashion now. My standby light only flashes for a few seconds and the light itself is very pale blue and does not disturb us at night. Why not try an extension lead and reposition your TV in order to reach plug more easily?
28 October 2009
by
Foxy
from Tyne and Wear
A.
I do not like leaving anything on stand by.
What I use is a Remote controlled socket set. An adapter is placed in the socket then the tv is plugged into it. You can then turn the TV off from anywhere in the home.
Hope this helps.
What I use is a Remote controlled socket set. An adapter is placed in the socket then the tv is plugged into it. You can then turn the TV off from anywhere in the home.
Hope this helps.
28 October 2009
by
jolyn
from Greater Manchester
A.
I can only switch mine off using the plug - sorry! I have an on/off switch on the top but all it does is put it on standby.
28 October 2009
by
Allison
from Glasgow
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5 answers
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is there a connection for a pc
is there a connection socket to connect to a pc
14 April 2010
by
kazzer
from leicester
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There is a VGA socket on the back, however I have tried 3 different units and they all didn't work with a VGA lead plugged in. TV wouldn't power up on 2 of them and wouldn't switch back to TV mode on the third one. Avoid this TV.
14 April 2010
by
Prizla
from Cornwall
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yes there is a connection socket for a pc
14 April 2010
by
oldbid54
from cheshire
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Yes
14 April 2010
by
Ozzy
from Manchester
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yes, it has pc in connection
14 April 2010
by
ritchiedj
from Gwent
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There is a VGA socket to connect to a PC
14 April 2010
by
Martin
from Powys
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4 answers
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what does top up tv compatible mean
15 October 2009
by
jimmy
from glasgow
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It means that if you want to add ESPN or any of the pay per view channels on freeview that you can.Hope this helps.
Dave
Dave
15 October 2009
by
Oxford Dave
from Oxford
A.
Top up tv compatible means that you can purchase extra sky channels for the tv e.g uk tv gold. A monthly subscription for the channels would be required.
15 October 2009
by
shades
from West Yorkshire
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Top up tv compatible means it will work with a top up tv set top box. Top up tv is when you pay money in able to watch tv. You must top it up regularly to watch any channels.
15 October 2009
by
James
from Bristol
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I think it means new channels can be loaded by using auto install. It may mean the TV upsdates itself. Not sure - we have only just purchased the Tv but my big one installs new channels on its own. Hope this is of some help.
15 October 2009
by
Gill C
from South Yorkshire
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3 answers
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does it have built in freeview
18 November 2009
by
piggy
from north wales
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Yes, in-built Freeview.
18 November 2009
by
Karen
from Derry
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Yes it is all set to be tuned for Freeview
18 November 2009
by
corblimey41
from Essex
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Yes
18 November 2009
by
wynn
from Gt Manchester
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3 answers
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Will this TV connect direct to a "Dish"
16 January 2010
by
Geoff
from Harwich
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Yes
16 January 2010
by
David
from Roxburghshire
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No
You require a satellite receiver
You require a satellite receiver
16 January 2010
by
George
from West Sussex
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It is not ready for Freesat. It has freeview and will connect to your aerial
16 January 2010
by
Xanadu
from West Yorkshire
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3 answers
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Why does the stand-by light flash
Sometimes when I come down in the morning the stand-by light is flashing. Switching on the TV and then off again stops it but does anyone know why it does it and how I can stop it.
15 April 2010
by
Cheshireite
from Wilmslow
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A.
THE REASON THE BLUE LIGHT FLASHES IS BECAUSE ITS REMINDING YOU THAT YOU HAVE PRE BOOKED A PROGRAM TO WATCH UN HI LITE IT AND IT STOPS FLASHING
15 April 2010
by
LINDYBUG
from CALLINGTON
A.
Might be if there has been a digital update overnight. The instructions say updates happen overnight so recommend leaving plugged in some of the time so these are received. This might affect the buttton,
15 April 2010
by
fred
A.
My stand by light is always steady. Sounds like a fault. Take it back before the guarantee expires.
15 April 2010
by
Ozzy
from Manchester
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3 answers
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is this tele got dual frequency?
30 June 2010
by
frog
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A.
YES
30 June 2010
by
RAYMOND
from WEORKSHIRESTY
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YES
30 June 2010
by
GEORGIE
from LONDON
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Yes. Digital and Analogue
30 June 2010
by
Cassa100
from Banbridge
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3 answers
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I have tuned the set in several times, but unfortunately it is ony programming 12/13 freeview stations !!
Can you please guide me in the right direction to be able to receive all the Freeview channels on my recently purchsed Alba 19" HD ready TV set?
I have checked the aeriel with another Freeview set and this picks ups all the listed channels...Have I got a duff set ? What do you recommend that I should do next ?
Best regards.... Jack B. . . .
I have checked the aeriel with another Freeview set and this picks ups all the listed channels...Have I got a duff set ? What do you recommend that I should do next ?
Best regards.... Jack B. . . .
04 June 2010
by
bpooler2
from blackpool
Answer(s)
A.
Hi, thank you for your question.
If you have any problems with the TV please call the customer service line or return to store and will get this resolved.
Thank you for using Question & Answer.
If you have any problems with the TV please call the customer service line or return to store and will get this resolved.
Thank you for using Question & Answer.
04 June 2010
by
Argos Helpers
A.
try moving the ariel ,i had this problem so i moved the ariel as i had one that sat behind the tv and i rescaned and got more channels
04 June 2010
by
LINDYBUG
from CALLINGTON
A.
We bought ours about 2 weeks ago and it tuned in straight away to all the stations. If you have tried another set on that aerial then I would say it is the set itself.
Regards Pam
Regards Pam
04 June 2010
by
Pamela
from Wrexham