Venturer KLV3915 15.4-Inch Undercabinet Kitchen LCD TV/DVD Combo
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Product Description
Enjoy the companionship of the KLV3915 15.4-inch undercabinet TV/DVD combo as you work in the kitchen. The space-saving design features a flip-up screen that flips around and up safely tucking it away while it’s not in use. You’ll be able to enjoy your favorite TV shows via the ATSC/NTSC tuner, your favorite movies with the built-in DVD player, and your favorite turns with the AM/FM radio with digital tuning. Use the clock and timer functions to bake a cake or roast a turkey. Follow along with your favorite cooking shows to prepare new dishes to impress dinner guests. The KLV3915 includes a magnetic remote control so you can store it on your refrigerator for easy access.
Details
- 15.4-inch undercabinet LCD TV/DVD combo
- Flip-up screen flips around and up to save space and protect the screen
- DVD player - compatible with DVDs, CDs and JPGs; Digital/analog ATSC/NTSC TV tuner
- AM/FM radio with digital tuning and station presets
- Includes magnetic remote control and under-cabinet mounting hardware
Rating
Nice big screen. No problems so far and have been using it about 6 weeks. I shopped and this was the best choice I could find for a TV/DVD/CD combo. Sound is loud enough although it could be a little higher fidelity when using as a CD player. It’s a trade off worth making to be able to save the space and have a screen you can actually see from more than a foot away. I recommend it.
Rating
this replaced a slightly larger screen my sons insisted on twisting everytime the went to the kitchen table… every 2 or 3 days I’d have to push it back to protect it from falling onto the floor.
The Venturer screen is the largest I’ve seen. The 270 degree swivel means it can go to either side… even though it turned opposite the way we usually watch it, getting it face on to the table left of the screen as we look at it from the front is no problem.
Picture quality and sound are great. DVD is built in, & works without problem.
I have only 2 even minor issues:
1st… CAUTION when installing… our cabinet was shallow enough there was nearly not enough room to fix it in place… I had to drill a 2nd set of holes 1/2″ forward of where the paper template said holes should be drilled, so PUT THE UNIT UP BEFORE YOU DRILL TO MAKE SURE IT FITS!!!
2nd… the remote IR sensor is at the front of the unit… including when the screen is turned left or right. We have at times found it impossible to change the station or volume from where we were sitting… a mirror on the fridge has helped in our case.
All in all, it was a great investment… saves us counter space, is better protected than the set it replaced, & went up without a real hitch of significance.
Rating
I did my homework on these units. There are not many of these under counter all in one tvs left. So my score is in comparison to what is out there.
Pros
* Big screen – this is a nice feature as most units have much smaller screens
* Plays DVDs – I have no problems with this feature
* Has good reception – All my channels come in fairly good (Cable TV/FM/AM)
* Cheapest of all units with this screen size.
* Magnetic remote for the fridge. I have heard people complain about this feature because it is not strong enough to hold the remote up. I am guessing that is because they have a stainless steel fridge which has less magnetic for the most part in comparison to a standard metal finish.
Cons
* Picture quality is not so great. I think this is because of the slow response time of the screen. I also noticed that the picture was much better when a HD signal was present.
* Selecting presets is difficult. This is by far the biggest issue for me. It is not easy to select your favorite channels. I have also noticed that selecting presets is done differently between the tv and the radio.
* When the timer is on I have not figured out a way to see it count down. So until it goes off you have no idea how much time is left.
* Remote does not make it across the room. I tested it and it goes about 10 feet. In reality how much farther will you view a 15 inch screen from?
* You really need the remote to use this unit. I am sure there is a way to use the buttons on the unit but the remote is much easier. I Wish they would have done preselects on the unit.
Summary
Not a bad unit, but if picture is important to you then this is not the unit for you. I am not sure the other units are any better in fact most of these units look to come from the same design. I assume they have updated the screen for vendors like RCA but not sure. IF you are looking for a simple inexpensive unit that has a big screen then it is not a bad option. I have had the unit for 2 months and no problems yet. We watch the news every day while making dinner.