Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television
You can always have your favorite TV shows at hand with the Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television. Forget about the portable TVs you may have seen in the past. This set features a wide range of functions and controls that make it user-friendly and a joy to view.
First off, the television features a widescreen active matrix TFT panel that's capable of delivering detailed images, depending on the source material. The built-in ATSC tuner receives over-the-air digital broadcasts, and the built-in speakers supply stereo sound. And when you tire of watching standard TV fare, the Viore includes a host of connectivity options that expand your entertainment choices. Audio and video inputs let you connect a DVD or Blu-ray player to watch your favorite films. There's also a USB port and a memory card slot that enable you to play digital files such as music, photos, and videos.
The PLC7V96 has several convenience features that make using the set a pleasure. The user-friendly interface simplifies operation, and the auto/manual scan makes finding channels a snap. There's also closed captioning for when audio is not a good option, and V-Chip parental controls to protect the kids from questionable content. The Viore also comes with a high-capacity rechargeable battery to ensure that this portable TV is always ready for action.
- 7 Inch Active Matrix TFT Screen
- The Viore's widescreen active matrix TFT panel delivers the benefits of television in a compact, portable package. You'll have access to the latest news, sports, and entertainment anywhere you go
- Built-In ATSC Digital Tuner
- With the built-in ATSC tuner and external rod antenna, you'll be able to receive over-the-air digital broadcasts. Now you can enjoy your favorite shows in crystal-clear video
- User-Friendly Interface
- The PLC7V96 comes with an easy-to-use interface that simplifies operation of the set and enables you to get the most out of its many features
- Closed Captioning Capability
- Closed captioning allows the hearing impaired to enjoy the full benefits of TV viewing. The service also comes in handy if you're watching the TV in a noisy environment
- V-Chip Support
- Need to block programming that you don't want your children to watch? The Viore PLC7V96 includes parental controls that let you block shows based on their ratings
- Automatic/Manual Scan
- Changing channels to see what's on is a snap with the PLC7V96. Let the automatic scan make quick work out of showing you the available channels, or use manual scan to review your favorites
- Built-in Stereo Speakers
- You can listen to your favorite programs while you do other tasks. You can also share the excitement of the big game or the fun of the latest reality show with friends or family members
- High Capacity Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
- You won't miss your favorite shows when you're on the road because the high-capacity lithium-ion battery lasts for about 1.5 hours. And because it recharges when plugged in, it's always ready to power your portable TV
- Audio/Video Input
- Don't care for today's broadcast lineup? Not to worry. The handy audio/video inputs make it easy to connect a DVD or Blu-ray player and enjoy your favorite films. And if you don't mind being tethered to a cable, you can connect the TV to a cable or satellite receiver for additional viewing choices
- Audio Output
- Want room-filling stereo sound for your favorite shows? Connect the PLC7V96 to your audio system and make concert and sports programs come alive
- USB Port and Memory Card Slot
- You don't need to carry an expensive laptop computer to share your digital media files. The music, photos, and videos on your flash drives and memory cards will play just fine on the Viore LCD TV
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size (Diagonal) | 7" (17.8cm) |
| Resolution | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9, 4:3 |
| Brightness | 350 cd/m2 |
| Contrast Ratio | 500:1 |
| Lamp Life | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| TV Tuner | ATSC |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Sound | Stereo |
| Speaker | Built-in |
| Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Input |
Composite (3.5mm) RF Analog Audio (3.5mm) Mini USB |
| Output |
Digital audio (3.5mm) Analog audio (3.5mm) Stereo headphone (3.5mm) |
| Other | N/A |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Picture in Picture (PIP) | No |
| Wall Mountable | No |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Digital Media Slot | Yes (SD, MS, MMC) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| DC Power Requirements | Not specified by manufacturer |
| AC Power Requirements | 90-240VAC |
| Power Consumption | >15W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 8.7 x 5.1 x 1.2" (221 x 130 x 31mm) |
| Weight | 1.3 lbs (0.6kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 19 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
67%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easily portable (15)
- Great picture quality (13)
- Good sound (5)
- Long battery life (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Car (9)
- Office (7)
- Home (6)
- Tailgating (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Practical (11), Gearhead (5), Traveler (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great Portable TV
Great for instance presentation thru USB, Very portable and light weight.,
Good to bring for Out of Town to watch movies.,
Downside video only works on AVI format, and low ...Read complete review
Great for instance presentation thru USB, Very portable and light weight.,
Good to bring for Out of Town to watch movies.,
Downside video only works on AVI format, and low sound
Well priced - I bought 2 Unit
Should have International TV tuning
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Some Concerns
This product was purchased to receive HD Off-Air programs as well as a monitor for remote video production. We are very impressed with the picture quality, audio quality and ability to receive Off-Air HD ...Read complete review
This product was purchased to receive HD Off-Air programs as well as a monitor for remote video production. We are very impressed with the picture quality, audio quality and ability to receive Off-Air HD stations.
There seems to be some problems and we are working with Viore to attempt to resolve them.
What we have experienced is that the memory (clock and favorites) are not remembered after the battery is re-charged.
The re-chargeable battery is sealed inside the unit and there is not option to use normal batteries. Viore informed us that once the battery no longer works, we are required to take it to a TV repair shop and have the battery replaced, but they did not provide us with the specifics of the replacement battery.
The audio and video inputs on this unit are 3.5 mm plugs, but seems to only work if the plug is removed slightly.
Regarding the small portable HD antenna (included), it worked great picking up all of the HD station in the Los Angeles area.
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Pros
- Easily Portable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
this tv worked for 6 months then broke if you want it repaired under warranty you have to jump through all kinds of hoops. besides i understand they no longer make said product. i have a bad taste in my mouth for this product
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Good Sound
Cons
- No car charger
- Short battery charge
- Tidius coax ant input
Best Uses
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
I use this product to catch TV shows and football games when I can't be home. The picture is good. Set up is pretty basic. The rechargeable battery only last 1.5 hours. The unit does not come with a car charger. Hooking up a coax connector that is threaded is difficult to do because the input is recessed. If these issues were addressed, this would be a pretty good TV.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Office
- Tailgating
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
The picture on this TV is terrific! I wanted a portable TV, and was impressed with the quality of the picture, as well as the large size of the screen. Much better than my last one that was a 2" square screen!
Pros
- Easily Portable
- Nice design
Cons
- No reception
Best Uses
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
I couldn't get it to work on cable and it has an antenna, which you really can't use in NY anymore. So it would have just been a cool photo wallet since I couldn;t use the tv.
Pros
- Easily Portable
Cons
- Low Resolution
- Poor Picture
Best Uses
- Car
- Home
- Office
- Tailgating
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
I wanted to use this as a field monitor but found out the resolution was far too low.
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
- Good Sound
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Home
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
I bought this little TV to use as a monitor for my VHS camera, but its features have surprised me. The tuner picks up so many local stations that I fired my cable company. Very impressive display, and the SD card slot is an extra added bonus. I hooked it up to my surround sound system and blew the windows apart! I'm happier with this unit than I expected.
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
- Good Sound
Cons
- Poor Reception
Best Uses
- Car
- Home
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
For viewing my favorite musics , video clips ..
It's great for playing video ( .avi only ? )
Signal reception for TV is so weak .
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
- Easy setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
- Office
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
great price , bought this for the memory card slot, works great!
Pros
- Easily Portable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
The picture quality no what the source is not great. The reception with the provided antenna is spotty at best. It will only support AVI movie files and has no video out.
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
- Long Battery Life
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
- Home
- Office
- Tailgating
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
Good product , great value and far outshines its competition , would be great if they had a mount for it for the car or better yet a charging dock but as it sits its a great way to catch those games in times that you wish you could have .
Pros
- Clear Picture
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
mini usb is useless can even read movie file
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
We purchased the TV primarily as part of our emergency preparedness plan.(after the fact) During the east coast snowstorm we were without power for 60+ hours, stranded in our home by impassable roads.
Once set up, I was amazed at the clarity of the picture. The sound is somewhat "tinny". But then again...this was purchased for our emergency prep kit. All in all, a good value for what appears to be a quality product.
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
- Long Battery Life
Cons
- Inelegant operation
- Limited Accessories Avail
Best Uses
- Home
- Office
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
I really wanted to give it 3.5 stars. This is a decent little TV. I bought it to use as a viewfinder for my HD camcorder when it's mounted on my tall monopod. It works fairly well for that. I used a 3.5mm stereo plug to RCA cable from a still camera, along with an RCA to RCA coupler to feed the live video from the camcorder to the TV. The picture is clear and moderately bright.
I also tried it with the supplied antenna, which was pretty funny. I'm far from the TV stations and only got two channels badly. Connected to CATV worked better. It found all the analog and QAM HD stations. The picture is a little messy for a few seconds while it buffers up an HD station you tune in to. After it fusses a bit, it will settle down to a steady clean picture. The picture could be brighter. I'd like it brighter.
The digital picture frame facility isn't bad. It's simple and a little messy to get going, but will finally do a decent slide show. Again, it could be brighter. It would be better if it were brighter.
So far I'd say the battery life is as advertised at about 90 minutes. The battery recharges pretty fast. Way faster than the 8 hours indicated in the instructions.
The sound is OK, but not great. The speakers are small and have little low-end response.
- Recommended:
- Video and audio cables.
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
- Tailgating
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
Easy to set up. Good picture and sound.
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
- Read file fast
Cons
- Poor Reception
- Poor Sound
Best Uses
- Camping
- Car
- Out of town trip
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
Great for instance presentation thru USB, Very portable and light weight.,
Good to bring for Out of Town to watch movies.,
Downside video only works on AVI format, and low sound
Well priced - I bought 2 Unit
Should have International TV tuning
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
- Good Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Car
- Home
- Office
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
For aligning security cameras
It's portable and picture is very clear.
I've not started using it as yet so not much
comment on things that aren't so great.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Great Value
- Nice image for resolution
Cons
- Very Limited battery time
- ZERO response from mfg
Best Uses
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
This is a good unit and excellent value for its intended use, HOWEVER, my experience was unacceptable.
I am a working professional in the video industry. In addition to having a portable TV to use during storms and other emergencies, I also wanted an inexpensive device to monitor video in the field. For techies, the 3.5mm video input jack is wired awkwardly [tip-ring instead of tip-sleeve]. Further, when switched to Normal (4x3 aspect), the image was noticeably compressed horizontally, nearly a square 3x3. Wide screen Tuner signals were fine.
I tried calling Viore Tech Support to determine if I had a defective unit or if it was a design flaw. On three occasions I was placed in queue for 30 minutes. When my time arrived for "Next In Queue" my call was dumped. 3 Times! Goodbye.
Other notes:
Antenna not designed for mobile use. Stationary reception is excellent if you are within digital range. Can be used with an external or attic antenna.
Fully charged battery MAY give you 90 minutes continuous. This would be problematic during power outages.
Acceptable yet low-fidelity speakers, but hey, it's a portable.
I am tempted to re-order in the hopes this was an anomaly, but the lack of response from Viore really concerns me, and I would hate to waste everyone's time & money again if the design is at fault.
Had it worked properly and, most importantly, had I been able to talk to the company, I would have given it Five Stars and sold at least a half dozen more for them."
Pros
- Clear Picture
- Easily Portable
- Long Battery Life
Cons
- Low Audio
Best Uses
- Car
- Laundry Day
- Office
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
This little TV is great. My trips to the laundrymat are a lot less dreary. Its surprisingly simple to use and has a great picture. The audio could be stronger.
Pros
- Excellent audio quality
- Excellent HD reception
- Excellent Image Quality
Cons
- Battery Access
- Battery time
- Video and Audio Inputs
Best Uses
Comments about Viore PLC7V96 7" Portable LCD Television:
This product was purchased to receive HD Off-Air programs as well as a monitor for remote video production. We are very impressed with the picture quality, audio quality and ability to receive Off-Air HD stations.
There seems to be some problems and we are working with Viore to attempt to resolve them.
What we have experienced is that the memory (clock and favorites) are not remembered after the battery is re-charged.
The re-chargeable battery is sealed inside the unit and there is not option to use normal batteries. Viore informed us that once the battery no longer works, we are required to take it to a TV repair shop and have the battery replaced, but they did not provide us with the specifics of the replacement battery.
The audio and video inputs on this unit are 3.5 mm plugs, but seems to only work if the plug is removed slightly.
Regarding the small portable HD antenna (included), it worked great picking up all of the HD station in the Los Angeles area.
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What's in the Box
- Magnet Antenna
- Remote Control
- Power Adapter
- Mini USB to USB Adapter
- Instruction Manual
- 1-Year Limited Parts & Labor Warranty
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