Mitsubishi LDT421V

Description: The Mitsubishi LDT421V is a 42-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,915.This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Ideal as a primary TV in a mid-size room.

Value: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.However, LCD TVs having similar viewable size have an average cost of around $1,450.

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• Manufacturer: Mitsubishi
• Part Number: LDT421V

• General

• Product Type 42 in LCD flat panel display
• TV Tuner No tuner
• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• Dimensions Without stand
• Width 40.2 in
• Depth 5 in
• Height 24.1 in
• Weight 57.1 lbs

• Display

• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
• Image Contrast Ratio 1500:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 500 cd/m2
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Pixel Pitch 0.681 mm
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Max V-Sync Rate 85 Hz
• Max H-Sync Rate 91.1 KHz
• Backlight Life 50,000 hour(s)
• Additional Features Screen saver, Picture in picture (no tuner)

• Video Features

• Analog Video Input Signals PAL, NTSC, SECAM
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1600 x 1200 (UXGA)

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Speakers Included Speakers not included
• Output Power / Total 14 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x Audio input ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Audio output ( RCA phono x 2 ), 2 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 1 x Composite video input ( BNC ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Composite video output ( BNC ), 1 x Speakers output, 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x RGB input ( BNC x 5 ), 1 x VGA output ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x Component video input ( BNC x 3 )

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes

• Compliances

• Compliant Standards CE, PSB, cUL, BSMI, GOST, RoHS, DOC-B, C-Tick, DDC-2B, DDC/CI, TUV GS, EN 55022, EN 60950, UL 60950, VESA DPMS, EN 61000-3-2, Plug and Play, EN55022 Class B, FCC Class B certified

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Battery None

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years

• Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 40.2 in x 15.2 in x 25.3 in x 60.4 lbs

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 46.5 in
• Depth (Shipping) 11.4 in
• Height (Shipping) 29.8 in
• Weight (Shipping) 73.9 lbs

Mitsubishi

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/
• Address: 9351 Jeronimo Rd., , .
• Phone: 949.465.6000