Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics Part number: 42PFL5603D/27
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CNET editors' rating:
3.0 stars
Good
How we rate-
Design: 7.0
Features: 7.0
Performance: 5.0
Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 14 reviews all user reviews
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Product Summary
Philips 42PFL5603D
price range: $1,154.99
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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User reviews
- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 14 reviews
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"I've had it for almost a year and it's still perfect"
by mikesmtx on March 1, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Don't get me wrong it's good..."
by truthseeker6636 on September 2, 2008
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
by drifterz28 on June 8, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
"This TV will save you money!"
by ameren1 on December 12, 2008
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
"Nice display, but no power savings in PC mode."
by coprohead on May 26, 2008
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
- Part Number: 42PFL5603D/27
General
- Series FlatTV
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 41.3 in x 3.5 in x 25.4 in x 49.4 lbs
Display
- 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
- Widescreen Modes Auto Wide, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Super Zoom, WideScreen, Conventional 4:3
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Pixel Response Time 8 ms
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Analog Video Signal S-Video
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Additional Features USB, MP3, Slideshow files, JPEG still picture
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
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)
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 25 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 50 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 Composite video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - 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
- Card Reader Name Digital Media Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
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
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 45.3 in
- Depth (Shipping) 13.1 in
- Height (Shipping) 31.2 in
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 91.23 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 193.06 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power Save Mode power consumption 67.29 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.73 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 20.30 US Dollars
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.9
Product series
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Price: $1,154.99
Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 500, 29000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
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Manufacturer info
- Philips Consumer Electronics
- Manufacturer profile
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- 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



