Philips 42PFL3603D/F7

Description: The Philips 42PFL3603D/F7 is a 42-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $1,155.This TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: Has a 42-inch screen size.This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this TV set can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this set reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: Appropriate as a primary TV in a mid-size room.In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this TV has great features for the money.In terms of viewable size, LCD TVs having similar viewable size have an average cost of around $1,450.

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• Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
• Part Number: 42PFL3603D/F7

• General

• Series FlatTV
• Product type LCD TV
• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 40.6 in x 3.5 in x 26.3 in x 42.5 lbs

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p
• LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
• LCD Pixel Response Time 5 ms
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 29000:1
• Widescreen Modes Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Super Zoom, WideScreen, Conventional 4:3
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Additional Features USB, Slideshow files, JPEG still pictures

• TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• dbx Noise Reduction Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals NTSC
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 768 (WXGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
• Parental Channel Lock Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects BBE, Incredible Surround, Virtual Dolby Digital
• Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
• Equalizer Yes (5-band)
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment

• Connections

• Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side

• Network & Internet Multimedia

• Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback
• Connectivity Wired
• Connectivity Protocols USB
• Supported Audio Formats MP3
• Supported Pictures Formats JPG

• Memory Card Reader

• USB Port Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices TV

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 400 mm

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 260 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Included Accessories Remote control

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 45.7 in
• Depth (Shipping) 13.1 in
• Height (Shipping) 29.9 in
• Weight (Shipping) 64.2 lbs

• Sustainability

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.9

Philips Consumer Electronics

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.philipsusa.com/
• Address: P.O. Box 467300, New York, NY.
• Phone: 800/223-1828
• Email: us.ce.webmaster@philips.com
• Fax: 423/475-0411