Reviews of the Vizio VU42LF
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Review Summary: Users rate this product 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 181089 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Vizio
Part number: VU42LF
General
- Product Type 42 in LCD TV
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Dimensions With stand and speakers
- Width 40.5 in
- Depth 9.7 in
- Height 28.5 in
- Weight 48.5 lbs
Display
- Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Image Contrast Ratio 900:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1800:1
- Brightness (cd/m2) 500 cd/m2
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes Wide, Zoom, Normal, Panorama
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Pixel Pitch 0.485 mm
- 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
- Color Temperature Control Yes
- Additional Features On-screen menu, Parental control, Black level expander, Video noise reduction, 2:2 pull down compensation, 3:2 pull down compensation
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
- Reception System NTSC, ATSC, QAM
- MTS Stereo Yes
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Digital TV Modulations 8-VSB
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
- Supported Computer Resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects Virtual Surround Mode
- Audio Controls Bass, Treble, 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 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 4 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin D-Sub (DB-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
Compliances
- Compliant Standards CSA, FCC Class B certified
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Operational 286 Watt
- Compliant Standards CSA, FCC Class B
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand and speakers - 40.5 in x 9.7 in x 28.5 in x 48.5 lbs, Panel without stand - 40.5 in x 3.9 in x 27.3 in
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Weight (Shipping) 60.6 lbs
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