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Hitachi 42HDT50

Hitachi 42HDT50
Hitachi 42HDS69
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Hitachi 42HDS69
Haier K-Series HL22K1 - 22

Haier K-Series HL22K1 - 22" LCD TV
Sansui HDLCD-1900

Sansui HDLCD-1900
JVC LT-19D200

JVC LT-19D200
Price Check Prices Check Prices $235.93 to $297.18 $194.95 to $363.99 $275.65 to $635.99
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Release date August 01, 2003 August 01, 2006
The Bottom Line This pricey 42-incher is a good performer with an excellent feature package and a very attractive design. Anchored by great connectivity, the Hitachi 42HDS69 competes well against other 42-inch plasmas in both price and picture quality.
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Features
Sound EffectsTruBass
Bass Boost
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Input Video FormatsInfo unavailable480i
480p
720p
1080i
Info unavailable720p
Info unavailable
Multi-channel PreviewInfo unavailableSplit screen
Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Analog TV TunerNTSC
NTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Weight76.1 lbs
75.0 lbs
10.4 lbs
8.4 lbs
9 lbs
Image Aspect Ratio16:9
16:9
16:9
16:9
Info unavailable
Digital TV TunerInfo unavailableQAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
QAM
ATSC
HDMI Ports QtyInfo unavailable3
1
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
USB PortInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 port(s)
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Resolution1024 x 1024
1024 x 1080
1366 x 768
1366 x 768
1366 x 768
Sound Output ModeStereo
Stereo
Stereo
Info unavailableStereo
Analog Video FormatInfo unavailableNTSC
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Speaker System2 speakers
Info unavailable2 speakers
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Manufacturer WarrantyInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 year warranty
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Built-in DecodersInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDolby Digital
Enclosure ColorInfo unavailableSilver
Black
Black
Black
RadioNone
None
None
None
None
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Stereo Reception SystemMTS
MTS
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
DVDNone
None
None
None
DVD player - Built-in
Dimensions (WxDxH)40.6 in x 3.7 in x 25.1 in
44.5 in x 14.5 in x 28.1 in
21.4 in x 3.1 in x 14.6 in - Without stand
18.6 in x 6.9 in x 14.3 in - With stand
18.8 in x 5.4 in x 13.2 in - Without stand
BatteryNone
None
Info unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Remote ControlRemote control - Infrared
Universal remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
Remote control - Infrared
VCRNone
None
None
None
Info unavailable
TechnologyPlasma (PDP)
Plasma (PDP)
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
TFT active matrix
Diagonal Size42 in - Widescreen
42 in - Widescreen
22 in - Widescreen
19 in - Widescreen
19 in - Widescreen
Digital Television CertificationHDTV monitor
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
HDTV
Progressive ScanInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableProgressive scanning (line doubling)
HDCP CompatibleInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableYes
Additional FeaturesInfo unavailableSide panel menu controls
On-screen menu
Sleep timer
VESA compatible
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Display Format1080i
1080i
720p
720p
720p
PC InterfaceDVI
VGA (HD-15)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableVGA (HD-15)
VGA (HD-15)
Video InterfaceS-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
S-Video
Component
Composite
HDMI
S-Video
Component
Composite
DVRInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
None
Product DescriptionHitachi UltraVision HDT Series 42HDT50 - 42 in Plasma TV
Hitachi 42HDS69 - 42 in Plasma TV
Haier K-Series HL22K1 - 22 in LCD TV
Sansui HDLCD1912 - 19 in LCD TV
JVC LT-19D200 - 19 in LCD TV
Product TypePlasma TV
Plasma TV
LCD TV
LCD TV
LCD TV with Built-in DVD player
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