3000 series LCD TV 42" class Full HD 1080p digital TV

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Clearly the smart choice: Designed for ease of use, this Flat TV features modern design, 3 HDMI connections, a powerful 1080p display and brilliant Pixel Plus HD engine. Making the smart choice in total picture quality has never been easier.

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See brilliant picture quality

Pixel Plus HD for better details, depth and clarity
Full HD LCD display, with a 1920x1080p resolution
Dynamic contrast for incredible rich black details

Hear crisp and clear sound

2x10W RMS audio power
Virtual Surround Sound for enhanced sound
Dolby Digital output for connection to a home theatre system

Easy to connect and enjoy

Enjoy photo and music playback via USB
3 HDMI inputs with Easylink for a full HD connection
Settings assistant for effortless personalized TV settings

Ready for digital

ATSC & QAM tuner receives over the air and unscrambled cable

Pixel Plus HD for better details, depth and clarity

Pixel Plus HD is a picture processing technology that enables viewers to watch content that is vivid, natural and real. The result are superbly life-like pictures with incredible details and depth from any HD source.

Full HD LCD display, with a 1920x1080p resolution

The Full HD screen has the widescreen resolution of 1920 x 1080p. This is the highest resolution of HD sources for the best possible picture quality. It is fully future proof as it supports 1080p signals from all sources, including the most recent like Blu-ray and advanced HD game consoles. The signal processing is extensively upgraded to support this much higher signal quality and resolution. It produces brilliant flicker-free progressive scan pictures with superb brightness and colors.

Enjoy photo and music playback via USB

The USB connector allows access to jpeg photos and mp3 music of most USB-sticks (USB memory-class device). Plug the USB into the slot at the side of the TV and access your photos or music files using the easy on screen content browser. You can now easily view and share your photos and music.

3 HDMI inputs with Easylink for a full HD connection

EasyLink uses the HDMI CEC industry standard protocol to share functionality between connected devices and the TV. With Easylink only one remote control is needed to operate main functionalities on your TV and connected devices. HDMI makes an uncompressed digital RGB connection from the source to the screen for the ultimate picture quality. HDMI uses HDCP copy protection. With 2 HDMI inputs on the back and 1 HDMI on the side of the TV you can connect multiple HD sources, for instance an HD settop box, a Blu-ray player, and Game Console or Digital Camcorder.

Settings assistant for effortless personalized TV settings

Settings assistant for effortless personalized TV settings. The new settings assistant personalisation wizard guides you to personalised settings with unparalleled ease. It includes not only picture, but the complete viewing experience, including sound and Ambilight settings. The wizard shows a few screens with easy to choose options to select the essential settings. The TV performance is set to the your personal preference without difficult terms or settings, and this very quickly.

ATSC & QAM tuner receives over the air and unscrambled cable

Built-in ATSC & QAM tuner for reception of over-the-air and unscrambled HD cable programs

Dynamic contrast for incredible rich black details

You want the LCD flat display with the highest contrast and most vibrant images. Philips advanced video processing combined with unique extreme dimming and backlight boosting technology results in vibrant images. Dynamic contrast will increase the contrast with excellent blacklevel and accurate rendition of dark shades and colors. It gives a bright, lifelike picture with high contrast and vibrant colors.