Reviews of the Philips 42PFL7432D
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CNET Review
The Good: Relatively accurate color after calibration; user-menu fine color temperature controls; Ambilight backlight can approach the color temperature standard; handsome styling with swivel stand; ample connectivity with three HDMI inputs.
The Bad: Produces a lighter color of black; subpar off-angle viewing characteristics; awkward menu system; most Ambilight modes are distracting.
The Bottom Line: Although its black-level performance hampers its picture quality against similarly priced flat-panel LCDs, the Philips 42PFL7432D has its share of strong points.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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hdtv-news.co.uk
Review Summary: As a company known for their striking designs, Philips took relatively great care with the 42PFL9732D. It has a handsome exterior of entirely thick, glossy-black case with a similarly glossy-black bezel around the screen. The bezel in turn is set ...
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pcworld.ca
Review Summary: Its extras give the Philips LCD set some appeal, but other sets have better pictures.
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Manufacturer: Philips Consumer Electronics
Part number: 42PFL7432D
General
- Series FlatTV
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 44.3 in x 10.4 in x 29.5 in
- Enclosure Color High-gloss black
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Image Contrast Ratio 1100:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 8000:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 500 cd/m2
- Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Super Zoom, WideScreen, Conventional 4:3
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 176 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 176 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 5 ms
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Additional Features Pixel plus 3 HD, Digital natural motion, ClearLCD
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720/50p, 720/60p, 1080/24p, 1080/50i, 1080/50p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p
- Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
- Teletext Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 8 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects Virtual Dolby Surround
- Audio Controls Balance, Bass, Treble
- Equalizer Yes
- Output Power / Total 16 Watt
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio input (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x HD component input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - 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
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Stand Features Swivel
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 600 x 400 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.6 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 264 Watt
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 44.3 in
- Depth (Shipping) 10.9 in
- Height (Shipping) 30.7 in
- Weight (Shipping) 89.1 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 134.04 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 97.46 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 2.07 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 30.60 US Dollars
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.9
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