Westinghouse TX-42F430S
Manufacturer: Westinghouse Digital Electronics Part number: TX-42F430S
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 23 reviews
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CNET editors' take
Westinghouse TX-42F430S price range: $667.00
- Reviewed by: CNET staff
- Reviewed on: 11/07/2007
The bottom line: CNET did not review the Westinghouse TX-42F430S, but we did review a larger model in the series.
User reviews
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Great LCD 1080p monitor for the price with flawed ATSC/QAM digital audio output
by jfreuler on June 30, 2007
Pros: Wide view LCD screen, 1080p, 4 HDMI/HDCP inputs
Cons: Built-in ATSC/ClearQAM tuner does not output the full digital 5.1 bitstream to the SPDIF optical output, only stereo
Summary: I just purchased the TX-42F430S and so far it's high def video output is excellent even at close range. The HDMI inputs support HD 1080p from my computer's ...
Summary: I just purchased the TX-42F430S and so far it's high def video output is excellent even at close range. The HDMI inputs support HD 1080p from my computer's DVI output.
The internal NTSC/ATSC/ClearQAM tuner works OK for over the air broadcasts with one big audio issue - it does not output the full digital 5.1 bitstream to the SPDIF digital optical output, only stereo. This internal ATSC/QAM tuner/decoder design flaw means that HD 5.1 broadcast audio from the internal tuner comes out of the SPDIF digital output in 2.0 stereo when sent to a home theater receiver - not exactly the "State of the Art" digital audio performance expected from HD ATSC/QAM tuners. This problem should be considered a show-stopper by anyone intending to use the only the internal ATSC/QAM tuner to view HD 5.1 broadcasts. I am also awaiting a response from Westinghouse support about this issue.
But overall, the Westinghouse TX-42F430S LCD performs well as a 1080p HDMI/HDCP capable monitor, and is reasonably priced.13 out of 13 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Value, Great Connectivity
by mfourni2 on July 23, 2007
Pros: Price, 1080P, 4 HDMI inputs, Sound--> subwoofer built in
Cons: Some blurring during fast motion, Lack of formats
Summary: I just picked this up a few days ago and have really been digging it since. I wanted to purchase the previous model (LVM-42W2), but was hesitant because the lack ...
Summary: I just picked this up a few days ago and have really been digging it since. I wanted to purchase the previous model (LVM-42W2), but was hesitant because the lack of a tuner, even though I don't use one. This one has a tuner along with all the features and still comes in at a bargain of a price. The number of inputs is quite impressive which should make this tv useful for many years to come. My brother had mocked me initially for going with an "off-brand" so to speak, but he was thoroughly impressed once he saw this in action. I will admit that the set looked pretty weak on the wall of Best Buy compared to more expensive sets, but I have read that they do that on purpose because the markup is much lower on a bargain tv.
The image quality looks great when the set is at home. I hooked up my computer to it through VGA (w/1080P support), but was sad to realize my Macbook does not output resolution that high. The picture still looked great and I could see using this as a huge computer monitor with no problem (which I intend to do) and it also did great with a downloaded copy of Disney Pixar's Cars.
Next up was the Nintendo Wii which I hooked up through component cables which also supports 1080P though the Wii only outputs to 480, maybe 720. Regardless, the picture looked great.
I am yet to feed this any true HD content, but I plan on hooking it up to my parent's HD DVR soon to really let it show off.
One of the nice features about this set is that it automatically detects when a device has been turned on and switches to that input (though it can be disabled). I read in reviews of the previous model (LVM-42W2) that the remote was terrible and had to be aimed directly at the receiver. This is not the case on this model, the remote works as well as any other I've used. The feature that still needs enhancement is the formatting. If you are getting a widescreen signal, it will be fine. If you are getting a 4:3 signal it will also be fine. You are going to run into problems when watching tv broadcast in 4:3 displaying a widescreen image (confusing?). I have not encountered this yet, but most widescreen tv's have more than 2 settings for display formatting. Not a big deal because it seems like everything is slowly switching to widescreen and you probably get HD cable if you are insisting on a set with 1080P. Other than that, the menu was easy to navigate and things seem logically arranged to me. I played around a bit with the color and teperature settings to what looked best to my eye, but I'm not much of an expert when it comes to this; I'll wait until some nerd on an AV forum posts the perfect settings.
The sound is very good for built in speakers and the built in subwoofer really helps. However, everyone knows the full HD experience requires a surround sound system.
All in all, this seems like a great set, especially when you consider the price. There are definitely nicer tvs out there, but this one will get the job done for a reasonable price. I did, however, purchase the 4 year maintenance plan because I am not sure how Westinghouse will perform in the long run. I don't worry too much about it as these sets are being carried by some reputable stores (see Abt Electronics).Updated
After an hour or so of tinkering and playing with the settings on my computer and in Quiktime, I was able to send the screen a 1080P picture. The first thing I did was watch the Simpsons Movie Preview in HD and it looked amazing. The lines were crisp and the colors were vibrant; I have a tough time believing I could notice any improvements on a "better" (aka more expensive) screen. I have heard that the place the expensive screens excel is in skin tone, but both Harold and Kumar looked normal enough while watching Harold and Kumar go to White Castle. YouTube videos are tolerable (see blotchy) when set to full screen, but look real good when watched on the regular web page. No regrets so far and I would definitely recommend this set to anyone looking.7 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Value for 1080p TV
by moysauce on July 31, 2007
Pros: Great 1080p HD and SDTV output! Multiple HD inputs
Cons: Needs a bit darker black levels? otherwise none really
Summary: After reading all of the previous posts, i would like to skip the redundant content on them and go with my setup and thoughts on them.
Xbox 360 Connected to ...Summary: After reading all of the previous posts, i would like to skip the redundant content on them and go with my setup and thoughts on them.
Xbox 360 Connected to HD VGA cable - Output is excellent makes my upconverting DVDs seem like I don't need to make the jump to Blu Ray/HD-DVD. VGA connection supports up to 1080p.
Nintendo Wii - Connected Via aftermarket component cable - I see a huge boost in performance through the Legend of Zelda when set to 480p.
HD Cable connected via HDMI (Local Cable Provider) - My cable company outputs at 1080i and the HD content when certain channels choose to broadcast in HD looks great. Standard Definition at 480p looks good too but obviously not as good as 1080i.
Black levels could be better but that is expected with LCD technology. If one is that anal about black levels, than you should probably look for a really good plasma TV.
I did not see any blurryness that one user was talking about and i had really fast paced action movies playing (Matrix/V for Vendetta etc.)
Overall very happy as this is my first HDTV purchase. I think this is has the best price vs performance ratio on the market.
I have not tested the speakers on the TV as I have connected all devices to my AV receiver.
A great display for gaming. Gears of War looks phenomenal on this TV.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Value, no disappointments.
by iskjone on July 6, 2007
Pros: 1080P, 4 HDMI connections, rock bottom price.
Cons: Standard Broadcast viewing not on par with a Sony.
Summary: While not a Sony for standard defination broadcast this Westy has true 1080P, four HDMI inputs along with two components inputs, VGA and other standard fare inputs. Excellent HDTV picture ...
Summary: While not a Sony for standard defination broadcast this Westy has true 1080P, four HDMI inputs along with two components inputs, VGA and other standard fare inputs. Excellent HDTV picture and my Progressive Scan DVD never looked so good. Overall this set is much better than I expected for a 42" LCD for only $1,234 from Best Buy. I like it better than my HDTV Toshiba and the 42" Vizio (LCD) crap lasted less than 24 hours before I returned it back to Home Depot. This Westinghouse TX-42F430S is a very decent HDTV (LCD) at a rock bottom commodity price! What do you want... Eggs in your beer?
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great value for entry into the land of 1080p
by reinmayker on December 16, 2007
Pros: Price; Known name brand; 4 HDMI slots
Cons: Stuck pixels
Summary: I was enticed by Westinghouse's entry price for 1080p which was very, very affordable compared to other brands so I took the dive. The first one I purchased of ...
Summary: I was enticed by Westinghouse's entry price for 1080p which was very, very affordable compared to other brands so I took the dive. The first one I purchased of this model had a blatantly obvious stuck pixel so I wound up returning it.
The second one I picked up also had a stuck pixel but small enough that I decided to live with it because the rest of the tv's features were great for the price. I also found that stuck pixels can be a common occurrence for LCD tv's so this isn't an issue necessarily limited to Westinghouse. All in all I've been very satisfied with my decision so far.Updated
I?m adding to my earlier review made just after I purchased this model back in Aug. ?07. Up until about a month ago I had no problems and thought of the set as a terrific buy for a 1080p LCD for only $1000.
But twice over the last month I?ve had the HDMI connection go out. At first, I wasn?t sure what was going but after lots of time spent pulling hair & doing research I?ve come to find that Westinghouse used a defective part for their HDMI connections. You can view others that have had this problem by looking on FixYa.com. When I contacted Westinghouse about this the CSR I spoke with indicated the company was well aware of the issue but had no intention of recalling and fixing all previously sold sets nor in even fixing those currently on the assembly lines. The company also made no indication that they would extend their warranty for this issue.
The most effective fix they could offer (which was already mentioned on FixYa) is to unplug the t.v. in order to reset it and then plug back in. Now, just think how you?d feel if you owed one of the sets like mine where there is no guarantee that this problem won?t persist or worsen as the t.v. ages. In fact there seems to be no assurance at all from anyone that all of the HDMI connections won?t fail within less than 5-10 years due to this problem. So, while I?ve loved this set up ?til now this is a big enough issue for me from a product and customer service point of view that I recommend all stay away from this product line and this company.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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A Very Acceptable TV on a budget
by VSorceress on November 22, 2007
Pros: Produces Excellent pictures with Blue Ray Dvds, great for HD Gaming with Playstation
Cons: Watching standard def channels is awful, shallow black levels on SD channels.
Summary: I got this TV while it was on sale for $998 at best buy, and I still do not see a better TV for its value and quality.
At first, ...Summary: I got this TV while it was on sale for $998 at best buy, and I still do not see a better TV for its value and quality.
At first, I was a little iffy about the television while I was waiting for my HDTV receiver from Direct TV. Watching standard definition is not the greatest to say the least, but watching movies on a dvd made up for it (average quality). As already indicated, the black levels are very shallow and standard definition looks washed out.
Yesterday I brought the PS3 and I was ASTOUNDED at just how great playing HD games and Blue Ray movies were! The black levels in magically became crisp and dark, and I was not longer sitting there dissapointed, but throughly enjoying the movies. I am very pleased and now I have no regrets of making the purchase. If you are definitely getting the HD package from your cable or satellite provider, or plan on playing games and watching movies in HD, this is the best TV to get at an affordable price!2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Quite a nice surprise, really wanted a 1080p for around $1,000
by batesst on July 7, 2007
Pros: Like the design, New On Screen Menu, Speakers Nice & way better than a Visio 42"
Cons: Currently no Codes for DirecTV Remote, Black Levels a Little Weak
Summary: I am rating this brand new 2007 model of theirs an 8 mainly when taking into consideration the price based on my reasearch and experience. Only open question might be ...
Summary: I am rating this brand new 2007 model of theirs an 8 mainly when taking into consideration the price based on my reasearch and experience. Only open question might be how reliable it will be longer term but that goes for just about anything.
I spent hours comparing specs/features, reviews, and prices of other 1080p LCDs in the $1000 price range and I kept coming back to this one. I actually first bought the Sony 37" KDL 720p Rear Projection but returned it because we could not stand the cooling fan noise and the fact the bulb life was rated at 8,000 hours ($150 to replace it) and the screen door effect was not much fun either on SDTV. I almost bought the 42" Vizio VU42FHDTV but picture quality seemed less vivid (it was connected to a Toshiba upscaling 1080i Dvd player showing Happy Feat movie at Costco) and Vizio's speakers are very weak and hollow sounding. Plus a lot of folks on the forums were having issues w/ the Vizio's for what it's worth. This Westy has a 10w subwoofer included and a 5 band equalizer built-in and several custom sound setting to choose from.
It looks like Westy has tried to listen to their critics of the past and made efforts to improve some things such as their On-screen Menu GUI is nicer and more user friendly and they have more adjustments to be made to settings. You may not know this but under one of the menu drop downs ("Settings") is a more advanced Video section ("Calibration") where you can play with Dynamic Contrast, 3d Comb Filter, and some other things people have complained Westy's did not have in the past as far as I can tell.
A couple of small things would be the black levels are hard to get right so far without sacrificing some brightness/quality. Blacks get a little washed out sometimes depending on source content. DirecTv Remote Control range and angle is a bit suspect. One must be almost straight on to the TV and within about 8 feet from what I find so far. Also, their picture scaling options are a bit limited and Fill Mode makes things a bit stretched when watching of course non HD content like a regular DirecTv 4:3 broadcast but i have seen other TV's like the Sony I returned for other reasons do a bit better job of the scaling.
We are quite happy just to watch Non HD content in Standard screen Mode (4:3) becuase the clarity is more defined yet picture is still big enough as this is a 42" Tv after all. This TV remembers your scaling mode based on your input mode.
Summary: Anyone considering a Flat Screen 1080p LCD in the $1,000 price range should give serious consideration to this one for its solid job of picture quality and features and i could not find a better value out there at the time of my purchase.
I can't wait to see how CNET reviews this one! Hmmm, wonder if I should have waited.
Thanks, Steve from Northern Virginia2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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stay away from this one
by karenmike243 on January 27, 2009
Pros: very nice picture quality for inexpensive model
remote user friendlyCons: no pip
issues with hdmi "handshake"Summary: purchased this model from BB 5 mths ago, had HDMI "handshake"issue,worked the first 2weeks I had it, after that never worked.Played through componet cables only,called Westinghouse ...
Summary: purchased this model from BB 5 mths ago, had HDMI "handshake"issue,worked the first 2weeks I had it, after that never worked.Played through componet cables only,called Westinghouse tech support,they were not helpful at all, don't actually believe it is westy support , some other outfit.By all means by the extended warrenty, I called BB warrenty line,said I had a problem w/HDMI connection, called me back 4 days later and gave me confirmation number to return it, ( I,ve had this tv for 5 months ),never asked me anything else about issue I had, I think BB just wants to get these units out of circulation, don't see them in stores anymore, & not advertised in ad paper anymore,
from reading forums, seems a lot of folks having same problem, some say Westy
knows they have a defective chip and won't do anything about it , BB was great, upgraded to Sony KDL-46V4100,gave me 200.00 off price and transfered my warrenty,With the Sony no HDMI issues at all through cable box or Blue ray,fantastic picture quality, I guess you get what you pay for !1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Ecxellent tv for it's price tag
by sambob117 on May 21, 2008
Pros: Inexpensive, 1080p, 4 hdmi inputs, good sound
Cons: needs to be reset after a while
Summary: I have had this tv for about a half a year now and have loved having a tv this big for under a grand. Overall the picture is near perfect, ...
Summary: I have had this tv for about a half a year now and have loved having a tv this big for under a grand. Overall the picture is near perfect, sometimes the blacks don't get as dark as I feel they should but it's not drastically noticeable. This tv has a lot of inputs! 4 hdmi, 2 sets of component, vga and more. The only problem I've had with this set is that after 5-6 months of use the hdmi connections started failing, then all my inputs wouldn't read. The only solution I found after messing with cables was to unplug and reset it and now everything works fine.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great product & great price.
by Hickeroar on October 26, 2007
Pros: Low price, 1080P, Great visual quality
Cons: 1000:1 Contrast Ratio
Summary: Overall it's realy a great TV at a great buy. I picked it up for $1089. I'd say it's probably the cheapest 1080P LCD out there @ 42"....
Summary: Overall it's realy a great TV at a great buy. I picked it up for $1089. I'd say it's probably the cheapest 1080P LCD out there @ 42".
The contract ratio is a little low "technically" but i honestly can't actually *tell* a different between it and the Samsung 32" LCD 720P that it's replacing which has a 3000:1 contrast ratio.
The picture clarity difference between the two is astounding. 1080P is definitely the way to go...1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Westinghouse Digital Electronics
- Part number: TX-42F430S
- Description: Turn your home theater into the embodiment of cinema expression with the TX line from Westinghouse Digital. Meet the TX-42F430S, a 42" 1080p LCD HDTV- truly the perfect size TV for all your entertainment needs. This LCD HDTV offers 1080Pure - 1080p resolution out of all HD inputs (including component), an astounding four HDMI inputs, and an integrated ATSC/NTSC/ClearQAM tuner. This display is not only an engineering marvel but designed with class and sophistication; featuring subtle lines and a thin 5.5" casing this display has a deep onyx bezel with brushed titanium gray accents. Enjoy the latest Blu-ray or HD DVD movie, or watching your favorite HD TV show.
General
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- LCD Refresh Rate 60Hz
- LCD Pixel Response Time 8 ms
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 5000:1
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Analog Video Format NTSC
- Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
- Additional Features DayBright panel technology, SpineDesign cable management
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) Subwoofer
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
Connections
- Connector Type 4 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 1 x SPDIF output, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 )
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Product series
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Manufacturer: Westinghouse Digital Electronics
Specs: LCD TV, 47 in, 5000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
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Manufacturer: Westinghouse Digital Electronics
Specs: LCD TV, 42 in, 5000:1, 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Accessories
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- ViewSonic ViewMate Cable Collection - video / audio cable - 10 ft (31482685)34.00
- VIZIO VMAX1000 - video / audio cable - HDMI - 6 ft (33397373)29.99
- ADCOM GFR-700 (31966032)1266.10 - 1999.00
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- Denon AVR-1707 (31987322)156.99
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- Denon AVR-1910 (black) (33650441)499.00 - 549.99
Manufacturer info
- Westinghouse Digital Electronics
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Westinghouse Digital Electronics products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.westinghousedigital.com
- Address:
12150 Mora Drive, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 - Phone: 562-236-9800
