However, given that the VO32L is only 720p max resolution, should I also consider getting a DVD player with HDMI connections so the player upconverts to 720p resolution? Given the small size of the VO32L, I don't think I'll see the difference between 480p through component cables or HDMI connections easily.
1) No video or sound in internal tuner mode.
2) I do heard the sound from my VCR connected to the TV when I switch the input to line input mode.
3) I can hear the slight "buzz" of the power supply when I turn on the TV.
The fact that I still have sound through the TV's speakers in line input mode tells me either I have a blown fuse, a blown capacitor or the tube is dead. Do CRT TV's have multiple internal fuses? If they only have one protective fuse, I wouldn't get any signs of power on the TV in the first place.
I’d suggest that you try the TV with your existing DVD player before investing in a player that upconverts. Since the TV’s native resolution is 720p, it will upconvert a 480i or 480p signal to 720p.