Reviews of the Vizio VP422
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CNET Review
The Good: Extremely inexpensive for a 42-inch plasma; plenty of connectivity with three HDMI and one PC input; accurate color decoding; relatively clean image with little low-level video noise.
The Bad: No aspect ratio control for HD sources; highly inaccurate green primary color and poor grayscale tracking mar overall color accuracy.
The Bottom Line: The Vizio VP422 is a 42-inch plasma with a rock-bottom price tag and picture quality that, while certainly not perfect, should satisfy casual viewers.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 63/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 112184 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Vizio
Part number: VP422HDTV10A
General
- Product Type 42 in Plasma TV
- Digital Television Certification HDTV
- TV Tuner 1x analog/digital combo
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Dimensions With stand
- Width 41 in
- Depth 10.3 in
- Height 28.1 in
- Weight 62.8 lbs
Display
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1024 x 720
- Display Format 720p
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Image Contrast Ratio 30000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 1500 cd/m2
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes Panorama, Normal, Wide
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 0.001 ms
- Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
- Backlight Life 60,000 hour(s)
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Additional Features 2:2 pull down compensation, Black level expander, 3:2 pull down compensation, Video noise reduction, Color Transient Improvement (CTI), White peak limiter
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Reception System QAM, ATSC, NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
- Electronic Program Guide Digital EPG
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ), 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A )
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 400 x 200 mm
Compliances
- Compliant Standards CSA, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational 350 Watt
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support Details Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 41 in x 10.3 in x 28.1 in x 62.8 lbs, Panel without stand - 41 in x 3.7 in x 26.5 in x 58.4 lbs
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 46.5 in
- Depth (Shipping) 14.8 in
- Height (Shipping) 33.3 in
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