Philips 42PF9830A

Intro: The Philips 42PF9830A is a 42-inch, liquid crystal display television.Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $2,200.This product is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Noteworthy Features: This TV can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when mated to a high definition signal.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.

Weaker Features: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: Made for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Despite its relatively expensive price, this TV has good features for the money.On the other hand, you would typically pay around 30% less to get a liquid crystal display TV with roughly the same viewable size.

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Receiving HDTV broadcast: The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.

True HDTV: True HDTV programming is broadcast in three resolutions: 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Tuner options: An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital TV set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.

• Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
• Part number: 42PF9830A

• General

• Product Type 42 in LCD TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV monitor
• Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
• USB Port Yes
• Width 48.8 in
• Depth 3.8 in
• Height 29.7 in
• Weight 77.2 lbs
• Enclosure Color Pearl white silver

• Display

• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Image Contrast Ratio 3500:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 550 cd/m2
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 176 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• Additional Features Ambient light sensor (ALS), Smart Picture Control, Parental control, On-screen menu, Digital Natural Motion, Smart Sound Control, Anti-reflection coating, Channel labeling, Active control, Pixel Plus 2

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Reception System ATSC, NTSC

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480p, 576i, 576p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
• Teletext Yes
• Teletext Memory 1200 pages
• Electronic Program Guide Program Info
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• NTSC Playback on PAL TV Yes

• Memory Card Reader

• Supported Flash Memory Cards SmartMedia Card, Memory Stick, CompactFlash Card, SD Memory Card

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Programmable remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices Amplifier, VCR, Satellite TV system, DVD player
• Features Multi-brand compatibility, Learning

• Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects Virtual Dolby Digital, Dynamic Bass Enhancement (DBE)
• Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
• Equalizer Yes
• Speakers Included 5 speakers
• Output Power / Total 45 Watt
• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
• Speaker(s) 3 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt

• Network & Internet Multimedia

• Functionality Digital photo playback, Digital audio playback, Digital video playback
• Connectivity Wired
• Connectivity Protocols IEEE 802.3 (Ethernet), USB
• Supported Audio Formats MP3
• Supported Video Formats MPEG-1, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, DivX5, Xvid
• Supported Pictures Formats JPG

• Connections

• Connector Type 2 x Digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side
• Slot Provided 1 x SD Memory Card, 1 x SmartMedia Card, 1 x CableCARD, 1 x Memory Stick, 1 x CompactFlash Card - Type I/II

• Miscellaneous

• Antenna None
• Included Accessories Wall mounting brackets, LCD TV stand
• Cables Included 1 x DVI-VGA adapter

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 2 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 154 Watt
• Battery None

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 51.2 in
• Depth (Shipping) 12.8 in
• Height (Shipping) 36.6 in
• Weight (Shipping) 103.6 lbs

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• Address:

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