An excellent entry-level device is any modern Rubin TV. Reviews in most cases indicate an acceptable level of functionality. At the same time, their cost is significantly lower than their foreign counterparts. As an example, the model RB-32D7T2S will be considered.
Device positioning
The model under consideration RB-32D7T2S - a budget TV “Ruby”. Reviews emit rather good image quality, an impressive set of ports and the presence of two tuners in this device. The disadvantages of this solution can be attributed only to the fact that it lacks a software shell that could implement the functions of “Smart TV”. It is the last feature that does not allow this TV model to be attributed to the middle class. Also, this feature does not allow it to be used as a multimedia center. Failures of televisions of this model range appear not so often and, as a rule, not so serious. Therefore, they can be eliminated at any center for the repair of such products.
Contents of delivery
Any “Ruby” TV can boast of a good bundle from an end-user perspective . Instructions for using this device, a coupon with a full list of warranty obligations and a set of advertising leaflets - this is a complete list of the supplied documentation. In addition to the TV itself, the delivery list includes a control panel with a set of batteries. Also on this list is the power cord. But the power supply is integrated into the device and is its integral part.
Picture
As noted earlier, this Rubin TV boasts a fairly high image quality . 32 inches is exactly such a diagonal of the matrix. The same information can be found out from the model designation. More specifically, the RB-32D7T2S label is decrypted as follows:
RB is a device of the Rubin series.
32 is the diagonal of the matrix, which is indicated in inches.
D7 - a series of devices.
T2S is the matrix type, in this case LED. Moreover, the remaining Rubin LCD TVs are equipped with a similar image output subsystem .
The resolution of the picture is 1366 x 768, and its format is HD. The brightness of the output image is set by the manufacturer at around 350 cd / cm 2 . The contrast of the manufacturer corresponds to 300,000: 1. Viewing angles are 178 0 . Image refresh rate 60 Hz. All the specifications and technical specifications given above allow you to get quite good image quality and provide a comfortable level of viewing television programs.
Sound
Two integrated speakers are in this device. Due to this , the Rubin TV can sound in stereo format . Reviews highlight excellent sound. The power of each such speaker is 10 watts, and in total this allows you to get 20 watts. If you need better acoustic accompaniment, then you can install an external system with speakers and thereby significantly improve sound quality. All the necessary ports in this case are.
Communications
Before setting up a TV model RB-32D7T2S, we will figure out its communication list:
Two antenna inputs. One of them is designed to receive a signal in analog or digital (T / T2) from a conventional antenna or from the equipment of a cable provider. The second port is used to receive satellite transmissions. In the latter case, there is support for both MPEG2 and the most advanced MPEG4 format to date.
There is one component input for connecting to date various multimedia devices (DVD players, karaoke centers or DVB-T2 receivers). A possible alternative in this case is SCART.
One port of analog VGA format allows this TV to directly connect to a personal computer and turn it into a monitor.
Another USB connector allows the installation of an external flash drive and play various multimedia information from it.
Three HDMI ports allow you to receive signal from various digital devices and display it on a TV.
There is a PCMCIA slot. A digital channel decoding card is installed in it. This option will be very, very popular when watching DVB-T2 broadcasts or digital channels from a cable operator.
A set of 3.5 mm audio jacks for input or output of an audio signal to an external acoustic subsystem.
Commutation. Customization
Now let's figure out how to set up a TV of this model. This operation consists of the following steps:
We remove the full package from the cardboard box.
We remove transport fasteners from the device.
We fix the stands on the TV.
We install the device in a permanent place.
Connection to a cable entry of a wire with an input signal.
A power cord connects the socket to a power outlet.
After this, the switching is over, you need to apply voltage to the device and configure its software component. In this case, it is necessary to perform the following manipulations:
We apply voltage.
At the end of the download and testing, go to the settings and select the “Channels” sub-item.
Next, we initiate the auto-tuning procedure and set the source of the TV signal. This can be a regular meter, and decimeter antenna, and cable provider’s equipment, and a set of satellite equipment.
We start the search system.
In the end, do not forget to save the resulting list of television channels.
After this, it is recommended to circle all the channels and make sure that they are working.
Dimensions and power consumption
In sleep mode, this TV consumes only 0.5 watts. In turn, during operation, this value increases to 56 watts. Without a stand, the overall dimensions of this device in millimeters are 734 x 80 x 437. On a stand, these values increase to 734 x 206 x 475. It is possible to mount this TV on the wall. To do this, you must additionally purchase a VESA mount 100 x 100.
Multimedia features
The impressive multimedia capabilities boasts the solution in question. This list contains:
Ability to view various images from an external flash drive.
You can also play various audio recordings from a similar repository of information.
The manufacturer did not forget about videos and films. The list of supported formats includes avi, mpeg2, mpeg4, VOB and H264.
The combination of USB and HDMI ports allows you to connect a mini-PC to the device. Such a complete set allows you to turn this solution into a full-fledged center of entertainment and, of course, relaxation. In essence, adding a mini-PC allows you to equip the TV with a special software shell and implement the “Smart TV” functions in it.
Cost
Low cost is the main advantage compared to competitors that the current Rubin TVs can boast of . Prices for them start at 6,000 rubles. The model in question has a price tag of 7000 rubles. Given the previously stated technical characteristics, its similar cost is more than justified and justified.
Operation and repair. Reviews
The strengths of this device are:
High quality pictures and maximum viewing angles. The resolution of the picture is a solid 1366 x 768, and its format is HD. It really allows you to enjoy watching any television program.
Acceptable sound quality.
An impressive set of ports and connectors, which allows you to use this device not only as a TV, but also as a multimedia center or even a monitor.
Low cost.
But the minuses in this case are only two:
The lack of an expanded software shell that would allow him to implement the functions of “Smart TV”. But so far this technology has not been widely used in such budget decisions, and there is nothing supernatural in this.
The second minus is the repair of the Rubin TV, not only of this modification, but of any other. There is no extended list of service centers, like the Samsung company, in this case. As a result, you have to contact any repair center. There are also problems with components, and this leads to the fact that the restoration of performance does not occur so quickly. But not so often there are various malfunctions of televisions of this model range, and owners have to contact a service center quite rarely.
Summary
Most of the owners in their reviews really characterize the Rubin TV considered in the framework of this material on a positive side . Reviews indicate only 2 minor minuses in this model. Moreover, one of them is quite easily eliminated. To do this, you only need to additionally purchase a mini-PC. With its help, this device without any problems turns into a real home entertainment and recreation center. Well, the second minus can occur only in the event of a breakdown of this solution. Since the degree of reliability is high enough, then problems with this, as a rule, do not arise. But there are much more positive aspects in this situation. The key one is low cost with equal characteristics of the technical plan and comparable quality.