All about Asano TVs

Today there are quite popular brands that are engaged in the production of household appliances. In view of this, few people pay attention to little-known manufacturers. And most consumers will surely hear the Asano brand name for the first time.

This manufacturer is worth paying attention to, since its products, in this case TVs, are not inferior in quality to the equipment of more famous brands. This article will talk about the brand itself, the lineup, as well as tips and tricks for setting up TVs.

Asana was founded in 1978 in countries such as Japan and China. The company has offices in various Asian countries. For the entire period since the beginning of its foundation, the manufacturer has produced more than 40 million models. The TVs of this company have an optimal cost.

Even models with high capabilities and technologies can boast of an acceptable price. This pricing policy is explained very simply.

The Asian firm itself is engaged in the manufacture of parts for its products. Asano TVs enter the Russian market through the Republic of Belarus. They are produced by the most powerful holding company Horizont.

The assortment of the Asian manufacturer is represented by both simple models of average cost and more advanced devices with SMART-TV technology. Each model has its own characteristics.

But it is worth highlighting the general characteristics of some devices:

• bright screen;
• sharp image;
• memory card slot;
• the ability to connect other devices with a usb connector;
• the ability to view video (avi, mpeg4, mkv, mov, mpg), listen to audio (mp3, aac, ac3), view images (jpg, bmp, png);
• memory card slot, usb connectors and headphone inputs.

This model opens an overview of popular LED TVs.

Here are the main characteristics of the device.

• Diagonal - 31.5 inches (80 cm).
• Screen size 1366 by 768 (HD).
• The viewing angle is 170 degrees.
• Edge LED backlighting.
• Frequency - 60 Hz.
• HDMI, USB, Ethernet, wi-fi.

The body of the device is located on a special leg, it is possible to mount it on the wall. The presence of backlighting implies the location of the LEDs along the edges of the liquid crystal matrix. This method has significantly modernized the production of thin LCD screens.

The TV also includes a video recording function.

The next model of LED TV.

The main characteristics are as follows.

• Diagonal - 23.6 inches (61 cm).
• The screen size is 1366 by 768 (HD).
• A large number of inputs - YPbPr, scart, VGA, HDMI, usb, lan, wi-fi, PC audio In, av.
• Headphone input, coaxial jack.
• Ability to play various video and audio formats. It is also possible to view image formats.
• USB PVR (home recorder) option.
• Parental control and hotel mode.
• Russian language menu.
• Sleep timer.
• Time-Shift option.
• Teletext menu.

The TV has SMART-TV technology, so this model has wide capabilities:

• using an operating system based on Android 4.4 to download applications;
• connecting a phone or tablet via USB;
• browsing the Internet on a TV screen;
• answering voice calls, chatting via Skype.

The characteristics of the model are as follows.

• Diagonal - 49.5 inches (126 cm).
• The screen size is 1920x1080 (HD).
• Lots of connectors such as HDMI, usb, wi-fi, lan, scart, PC audio In, av, ypbpr, VGA.
• Headphone mini jack, coaxial jack.
• Frequency - 60 Hz.
• The ability to view videos in various formats, play audio and view images.
• USB PVR (home recorder)
• Parental control and hotel mode.
• Russian language menu.
• Sleep timer function and Time-Shift option.
• Teletext menu.

Like the previous models, the TV has a 200x100 wall mount. SMART-TV technology runs on Android OS, version 7.0. Has wi-fi and DLNA support. It should be noted that the wide functionality of the TV and the wide diagonal do not affect its cost. The model costs about 21 thousand rubles. The price may vary depending on the region.

The main features are as follows.

• The diagonal of the screen is 39.5 inches.
• The size is 1920x1080 (HD).
• Contrast - 5000: 1.
• YPbPr, scart, VGA, HDMI, PC audio In, av, usb, wi-fi, LAN connectors.
• Headphone mini jack, coaxial jack.
• Ability to view all video formats, audio playback and image viewing.

As in previous models, the device also has a home recorder, Parental Control option, hotel mode, Russian-language menu, sleep timer, Time-Shift and teletext.

After purchasing a new TV, first of all, everyone is faced with setting up the device. The first procedure is editing channels. The best way to set up is automatic. It is the simplest one.

To automatically search for channels on the remote control, press the MENU button... Depending on the model, this button can be designated as a house, a button with an arrow in a square, with three longitudinal stripes, or buttons Home, Input, Option, Settings.

When entering the menu using the navigation buttons, select the "Channel setup" - "Automatic setup" section. After that, you must specify the type of television: analog or digital. Then start channel search.

To date, digital television has almost completely replaced the analog type.... Previously, after searching for analogue channels, it was often necessary to edit the list, as repeated channels with distorted picture and sound appeared. When searching for digital channels, their repetition is excluded.

In different Asano models, the names of sections and paragraphs may slightly differ. Therefore, in order to properly set up your TV, you need to read the instructions... Other settings, such as contrast, brightness, sound mode, are customizable by the user based on their preferences. All options are also found in the MENU item. The presence of SMART-TV technology implies the use of a TV as a computer. Connection to various sites and applications is possible through a router directly or using a wireless connection if WI-FI is available.

All Asano Smart models are based on the Android OS... With the help of "Android" you can download various applications, watch movies and TV series, read books, and all this on the TV screen. Downloaded applications are usually updated automatically through the branded online store on the TV. But if, for example, the YouTube application has stopped working, you need to go to the Play Market, open the page with this application and click the "Refresh" button.

Consumer opinions about Asano TVs are very diverse. Most consumers are satisfied with the reproduction and picture quality. Many people note the bright display and wide range of color settings. Also, the models note the absence of frames, which has a positive effect on the quality of playback. Another plus is the presence of all the necessary connections and ports. Undoubtedly, most of the positive reviews are given to the price TV sets from an Asian manufacturer. Especially a lot of positive reviews are collected by the ratio of price and quality of models of the middle segment.

Of the minuses, many people note the sound quality. Even with a built-in equalizer, the sound quality is poor... Some users note the poor sound quality on the models of the middle price category. In models with SMART-TV and a wide range of features, the sound quality is much better.

In the next video, you will find a review of the Asano 32LF1130S TV.