Reviews of the Hitachi P42H401
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Review Summary: Users rate this product 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 108147 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Hitachi America Ltd.
Part number: P42H401
General
- Product Type 42 in Plasma TV
- Series Picture Master
- Digital Television Certification HDTV
- TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Dimensions With stand
- Width 42.1 in
- Depth 15.4 in
- Height 30.7 in
- Weight 84 lbs
Display
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Technology Plasma (PDP)
- Resolution 1024 x 1080
- Display Format 1080i
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, Zoom 16:9, 16:9
- Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Additional Features On-screen menu, On/off timer, 3:2 pull down compensation, Dynamic contrast, SimplayHD, Anti-reflection coating, Video noise reduction
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects Bass Boost
- Audio Controls Treble, Bass, Balance
- Speakers Included 2 speakers
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Bass & treble control, Balance control, Mute button
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Front, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
Compliances
- Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 42.1 in x 4.8 in x 28.1 in x 70.1 lbs
User Opinions
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