Reviews of the Vizio GV42LF
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CNET Review
The Good: Reproduces relatively deep black levels; includes custom color temperature controls; solid PC performance; relatively uniform backlight; excellent PC performance.
The Bad: Inconsistent color; below-average shadow detail; backlight control not independent per input.
The Bottom Line: The Vizio GV42LF HDTV maintains the balance between competitive pricing and good performance.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 66/100 and users 81/100. Comparing these reviews to 208672 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
hdtv-news.co.uk
Review Summary: Setting up the Gallevia GV42LF is not an easy task. All of the connection options are located at the back and all of them faces down. There are no side inputs included on the set and the connection panel - as mentioned is located in the back - is ...
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No Rating
hdtv-news.co.uk
Review Summary: The Vizio GV52LF includes four HDMI inputs that allows high definition fans to connect several devices, such as an HD player, a cable box, and an HD DVR. The set even has built-in speakers which is definitely a plus even if it does not produce the ...
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: For its price, the Vizio GV52LF delivers competitive performance and enough attractive options to deserve the attention of budget-conscious HDTV shoppers.
Manufacturer: Vizio
Part number: GV42LF
General
- Series Gallevia
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand and without speakers - 42 in x 5.2 in x 25.6 in, Panel with stand and speakers - 42 in x 10.6 in x 30.1 in x 67.9 lbs, Panel without stand - 42 in x 5.2 in x 28.5 in
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1500:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 500
- Widescreen Modes Wide, Zoom, Normal, Panorama
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Pixel Response Time 8 ms
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
- Backlight Life 50,000 hour(s)
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Supported Computer Resolutions 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Detachable - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, Balance
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational 280 Watt
- Compliant Standards CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Weight (Shipping) 83.1 lbs
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 215.99 Watt
- CNET Labs: Calibrated power consumption 92.32 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.74 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 47.28 US Dollars
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