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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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  • Full HD 1080p
  • digital TV

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.

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 means superbly life-like pictures with incredible details and depth from any HD source.

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 the multimedia content using the easy on screen content browser. You can now view and share your photos and music.

Dynamic contrast for incredible rich black details

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.

Virtual Surround Sound for enhanced sound

Virtual Surround Sound for enhanced sound

Virtual surround sound creates additional audio channels for a theater-like audio experience.

3 HDMI inputs with Easylink for a full HD connection

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

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

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
Technical Specifications

  • Picture/Display

    Aspect ratio

    • Widescreen

    • Widescreen

    Response time (typical)

    6.5  ms

    Diagonal screen size (inch)

    42  inch

    Diagonal screen size (metric)

    107  cm

    Panel resolution

    • 1920x1080p

    • 1920x1080p

    Picture enhancement

    • Pixel Plus HD

    • Pixel Plus HD

    • 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down

    • 3D Combfilter

    • 3D Combfilter

    • Digital Noise Reduction

    • Digital Noise Reduction

    • Dynamic contrast enhancement

    • Progressive scan

    Brightness

    500  cd/m²

    Dynamic screen contrast

    29000:1

    Visible screen diagonal (inch)

    42.02  inch

    Viewing angle

    176º (H) / 176º (V)

  • Supported Display Resolution

    Computer formats

    • 640 x 480, 60Hz

    • 640 x 480, 60Hz

    • 720 x 480, 60Hz

    • 800 x 600, 60Hz

    • 800 x 600, 60Hz

    • 1024 x 768, 60Hz

    • 1280 x 768, 60Hz

    • 1280 x 1024, 60Hz

    • 1360 x 768, 60Hz

    • 1360 x 768, 60Hz

    • 1440 x 900, 60 Hz

    • 1680 x 1050, 50Hz, 60Hz

    • 1920 x 1080, 60Hz

    Video formats

    • 480i, 60Hz

    • 480i, 60Hz

    • 480p, 60Hz

    • 480p, 60Hz

    • 720p, 60Hz

    • 720p, 60Hz

    • 1080i, 60Hz

    • 1080i, 60Hz

    • 1080p, 60Hz

    • 1080p, 60Hz

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Technical Specifications

  • Picture/Display

    Aspect ratio

    • Widescreen

    • Widescreen

    Response time (typical)

    6.5  ms

    Diagonal screen size (inch)

    42  inch

    Diagonal screen size (metric)

    107  cm

    Panel resolution

    • 1920x1080p

    • 1920x1080p

    Picture enhancement

    • Pixel Plus HD

    • Pixel Plus HD

    • 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down

    • 3D Combfilter

    • 3D Combfilter

    • Digital Noise Reduction

    • Digital Noise Reduction

    • Dynamic contrast enhancement

    • Progressive scan

    Brightness

    500  cd/m²

    Dynamic screen contrast

    29000:1

    Visible screen diagonal (inch)

    42.02  inch

    Viewing angle

    176º (H) / 176º (V)

  • Supported Display Resolution

    Computer formats

    • 640 x 480, 60Hz

    • 640 x 480, 60Hz

    • 720 x 480, 60Hz

    • 800 x 600, 60Hz

    • 800 x 600, 60Hz

    • 1024 x 768, 60Hz

    • 1280 x 768, 60Hz

    • 1280 x 1024, 60Hz

    • 1360 x 768, 60Hz

    • 1360 x 768, 60Hz

    • 1440 x 900, 60 Hz

    • 1680 x 1050, 50Hz, 60Hz

    • 1920 x 1080, 60Hz

    Video formats

    • 480i, 60Hz

    • 480i, 60Hz

    • 480p, 60Hz

    • 480p, 60Hz

    • 720p, 60Hz

    • 720p, 60Hz

    • 1080i, 60Hz

    • 1080i, 60Hz

    • 1080p, 60Hz

    • 1080p, 60Hz

  • Sound

    Equalizer

    • 5-bands

    • 5-bands

    Sound System

    • Dolby Digital (AC-3)

    • Dolby Digital (AC-3)

    • Stereo

    • Stereo

    • SAP

    Sound Enhancement

    Virtual Surround Sound

  • Loudspeakers

    Built-in speakers

    2

  • Convenience

    Child Protection

    • Child Lock+Parental Control

    • Child Lock+Parental Control

    Clock

    • Sleep Timer

    • Sleep Timer

    Ease of Use

    • Auto Volume Leveller (AVL)

    • Auto Volume Leveller (AVL)

    • AutoPicture

    • AutoSound

    • AutoSound

    • Settings assistant Wizard

    • Settings assistant Wizard

    • Side Control

    • Side Control

    Remote Control

    TV

    Screen Format Adjustments

    • 4:3

    • 4:3

    • Movie expand 16:9

    • Movie expand 16:9

    • Widescreen

    • Widescreen

    Ease of Installation

    • Autostore

    • Autostore

    • PLL Digital Tuning

    • PLL Digital Tuning

  • Multimedia Applications

    Multimedia connections

    • USB memory class device

    • USB memory class device

    Playback Formats

    • MP3

    • MP3

    • JPEG Still pictures

  • Tuner/Reception/Transmission

    Aerial Input

    • 75 ohm F-type

    • 75 ohm F-type

    TV system

    • ATSC

    • ATSC

    • NTSC

    • NTSC

    Video Playback

    • NTSC

    • NTSC

    Cable

    • Unscrambled Digital Cable QAM

    • Unscrambled Digital Cable QAM

    Tuner bands

    • Hyperband

    • Hyperband

    • S-Channel

    • S-Channel

    • UHF

    • UHF

    • VHF

  • Connectivity

    Other connections

    • Analog audio Left/Right out

    • Analog audio Left/Right out

    EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)

    • One touch play

    • One touch play

    • Power status

    • Power status

    • System info (menu language)

    • System audio control

    • System standby

    Audio Output - Digital

    • Coaxial (cinch)

    • Coaxial (cinch)

    AV 1

    • Audio L/R in

    • Audio L/R in

    • YPbPr

    AV 2

    • Audio L/R in

    • Audio L/R in

    • CVBS in

    • CVBS in

    • S-Video

    • S-Video

    HDMI 1

    • HDMI v1.3

    • HDMI v1.3

    • Analog audio L/R in

    • Analog audio L/R in

    HDMI 2

    • HDMI v1.3

    • HDMI v1.3

    Front / Side connections

    • HDMI v1.3

    • HDMI v1.3

    • S-video in

    • S-video in

    • CVBS in

    • Audio L/R in

    • Audio L/R in

    • USB

  • Power

    Mains power

    120V/60Hz

    Power consumption

    • 262  W

    • tbc  W

    Standby power consumption

    < 0.5 W

    Ambient temperature

    • 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

    • 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

  • Dimensions

    Product weight (lb)

    46.52  lb

    Box height (inch)

    32.60  inch

    Box width (inch)

    46.26  inch

    Box depth (inch)

    9.65  inch

    Wall mount compatible

    • 200 x 200 mm

    • 200 x 200 mm

    Set Width (inch)

    40.39  inch

    Set Height (inch)

    26.54  inch

    Set Depth (inch)

    3.48  inch

    Set width (with stand) (inch)

    40.39  inch

    Set depth (with stand) (inch)

    9.92  inch

    Set height (with stand) (inch)

    28.54  inch

    Product weight (+stand) (lb)

    49.6  lb

    Weight incl. Packaging (lb)

    63.27

  • Accessories

    Included accessories

    • Table top stand

    • Table top stand

    • Power cord

    • Power cord

    • Quick start guide

    • User Manual

    • User Manual

    • Registration card

    • Registration card

    • Remote Control

    • Batteries for remote control