Summary

High-end HD CRT by Loewe, made in Germany and launched in North America in January 2001. Has RF, composite, s-video, component, and VGA input. It can natively scan 480p/960i, 540p/1080i, and upconverts NTSC and PAL signals.

In 1999, Loewe partnered with Sensory Science Corporation (formerly Go-Video) for distribution of their sets in the USA. They were sold in limited numbers and were very expensive for the time. This set is among their very first flatscreen models.

(Special thanks to Josh Casey for the pics!)

Sensory Science’s Loewe digital televisions combine an unsurpassed level of video performance with a distinctive European design for a dynamic viewing experience. The picture yields a clearer, brighter and sharper image with unique features that offer numerous advantages over analog televisions. The units come in several different models and screen sizes, setting them apart from the rest of the industry. Loewe televisions also feature a highly intuitive on-screen operating system that effectively replaces the need for a traditional owner’s manual and offers retailers demonstrable points of differentiation from other brands.

Manuals

• A2400 Chassis Service Manual

A year or so after the model's introduction, Loewe revised the chassis, likely to address the power supply issues:

• A2440 Chassis Service Manual

Promo Materials

• Loewe Product Line 2001 Brochure
• Official US Webpage
• Sound and Vision Article
• Loewe AG 2001 Annual Report

Notes

The "S" at the end of the model number stands for "Stratos Metallic" finish. There were Light Silver (LS) and Piano Black (PB) finish variants as well:

Over the years there have been reports of power supply failure and relay faults with these sets. It is advised that if you do find one of these models, be aware it may need servicing at some point in the future.

The VGA input accepts higher resolutions, but the component input is SD only.

This set has velocity modulation. To disable it, go into the service menu and set option byte 5, bit 1 to "0":