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Philips 42PFL5603D

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CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
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Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics

Part number: 42PFL5603D/27

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Philips 42PFL5603D

price range: $1,086.99 - $1,229.00

Although it has its share of picture-quality problems, the Eco-friendliness of Philips' 42PFL5603D flat-panel LCD will win the day for consumption-conscious shoppers.

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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

"One nice TV"

by drifterz28 on June 8, 2008

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3.5 stars

"Don't get me wrong it's good..."

by truthseeker6636 on September 2, 2008

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0.5 stars

"It's not the best but not the worst either.."

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Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
Part Number: 42PFL5603D/27

General
Product Type 42 in LCD TV
Series FlatTV
Digital Television Certification HDTV
TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
USB Port Yes
Dimensions With stand
Width 40.9 in
Depth 10.3 in
Height 28 in
Weight 60.4 lbs
Country Kits United States
Display
Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
Technology TFT active matrix
Projection Display Technology LCD
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Dynamic Contrast Ratio 29000:1
Brightness (cd/m2) 500
Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom 16:9, Zoom 14:9, Auto Wide, WideScreen, Super Zoom
Pixel Response Time 8 ms
Analog Video Format NTSC
Analog Video Signal S-Video
Comb Filter 3D digital
V-Chip Control Yes
Color Temperature Control Yes
Additional Features 2:2 pull down compensation, 3:2 pull down compensation, Dynamic contrast, Digital Natural Motion, Pixel Plus 3 HD, Active control
TV Tuner
Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Reception System ATSC, NTSC
Digital TV Tuner
Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
HDTV Ready Yes
Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
Input Video Formats 1080p, 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768, 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1920 x 1080
Parental Channel Lock Yes
Memory Card Reader
Card Reader Name Digital Media Reader
Remote Control
Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Supported Devices TV
Audio System
Sound Output Mode Stereo
Surround Mode Yes
Sound Effects Virtual Dolby Digital, BBE, Incredible Surround
Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance
Equalizer Yes (5-band)
Speakers Included 2 speakers
Output Power / Total 50 Watt
Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 25 Watt

Network & Internet Multimedia
Functionality Digital photo playback, Digital audio playback
Connectivity Wired
Connectivity Protocols USB
Supported Audio Formats MP3
Supported Pictures Formats JPG
Connections
Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
Stands & Mounts
Stand Included Yes
Stand Design Tabletop
Stand Features Swivel
Power
Power Device Power supply - Internal
Power AC 120/230 V
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
Power Consumption Operational 240 Watt
Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support Details - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 41.3 in x 3.5 in x 25.4 in x 49.4 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
Width (Shipping) 45.3 in
Depth (Shipping) 13.1 in
Height (Shipping) 31.2 in

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Memory Card Reader

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Audio System

Network & Internet Multimedia

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