Plasma TV Review

Philips 42PF9966 Plasma TV Review

Philips is one among the major electronics companies in the world that produces most revolutionary products with the most modern technology. Philips 42PF9966 plasma TV is one of the master piece of Philips that makes watching TV more fun. This model has all the features that best plasma offers and thus makes it worth spending money in it.

Digital Natural Motion feature helps to get rid of vibrations and slight shaking in the picture that generally happens in other TV. With 42 inch screen and the HD ready plasma, the TV has a crystal clear picture quality and the brightness is 1000cd/m3 which makes it the best display. A unique feature called Ambilight technology is used here which helps to throw soft light on the wall behind the screen to increase brightness, contrast and color accuracy. The Ambilight feature uses 6 presets and adjustable settings. There is a also a auto-control function in the TV which automatically controls the picture quality of the TV every 60 seconds according to the picture seen as well as the surrounding light.

The audio part of the TV is also taken good care of. Virtual Dolby Surround makes it no necessary for the rear speakers. This model also comes with built-in NTSC tuners and speakers that make this model a complete plasma TV.

Other features include pixel processor which enhances every pixel in the picture making them sharp with incredible detail and depth. The TV comes with integrated subwoofer with WOOx technology for deep bass which allows to faster access the Tele text pages.

The 42PF9966/37 offers very high overall picture quality at a relatively low price. But it would be more appealing with an HD tuner and an extra digital video input.

SPECIFICATIONS - PHILIPS AMBILIGHT 42PF9966 FLAT PANEL PLASMA MONITOR

Picture

• Screen Size: 42″ (107cm)
• Visible Screen Size: 42″ (107cm)
• Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
• Display: HD Plasma
• Resolution 1024 x 768p
• Brightness: 1000 cd/m2
• Contrast Ratio: 3000:1
• Viewing Angles 160h/160V
• Anti-Aging Circuit
• Anti Reflex Coated Screen
• Pixel Plus
• Progressive Scan
• Digital Natural Motion
• Digital Crystal Clear
• Jagged Line Suppression
• 3D Comb filter
• Active Control Plus+ with Light Sensor
• Widescreen Plus

Ambilight

• Full Multicolor Setting
• Dimming function
• 6 preset modes and user preset
• Full operation in Stand-by mode
• Efficient, low energy lamp system
• Lamp Life: >60000 Hrs

Sound

• Sound Power: 2×15 W RMS
• Virtual Dolby Surround
• 2 woofers with wOOx and 2 dome tweeters
• Digital Signal Processing
• TV as Center Speaker Mode

Ease of Use

• Plug & Play
• 120 channels (cable and terrestrial)
• Auto Tuning & Channel Installation ATS
• Compass Graphical User Interface
• Backlit Controls
• RC 4307 Universal Remote for VCR/DVD/DVD-R/SAT/CABLE/AMP
• 6 Widescreen modes
• Subtitle and Heading Shift
• Auto Format/Auto Screen Fit (incl. WSSB)
• Full Dual Screen with 2 tuners
• Picture Freeze
• Direct Program List
• 6 Smart Picture Settings
• 4 Smart Sound Settings
• Smart Clock/On & Sleep Timer (240 min.)
• Smart Lock (Child lock + Parental Control)
• V-Chip Parental Control

Connections

• Side Connectors: S-Video Y/C in, Video CVBS in (cinch), Audio L/R in (cinch), Headphones out (3.5mm jack)
• AV 1: Component Video in YPbPr (1, 2, 3Fh auto ranging), Y/C and CVBS in, Audio L/R (cinch)
• AV 2: Component Video in YPbPr or RGB/HV (1, 2, 3Fh), Y/C and CVBS in, Audio L/R (cinch)
• AV 3: HDMI (Digital Stream, SP DIF, DVI compatible), Audio L/R in (cinch)
• Monitor out CVBS (cinch), Audio L/R (cinch)
• Audio out L/R (cinch)
• Center Channel in (cinch) for connection to a Home Theater system
• Subwoofer out (cinch)

Philips 47PFL6704D

The Philips 47PFL6704D gives you the most brilliant performance, and an experience that’s never felt. With a breathtaking Full HD 1080p and 120HZ this Plasma TV is fully power packed dynamo. The most splendid combination of the HD Natural Motion and existing invisible sound, this Flat Plasma TV ensures that you’re always a part of the fun filled action. Speakers built with incredible sound quality, Pixel Precise HD for tremendously sharp and clear pictures, a personal setting assistant for effortless personalized TV settings and ATSC & QAM tuner that receives over the air and unscrambled cable; with these features, Philips 47PFL6704D is perfect Plasma for any home.

With extremely sharp and clear pictures, this Philips 47PFL6704D LCD TV features pixel precise HD viewing. A resolution of 1920x1080p portrays pictures with utmost sharpness. A dynamic contrast of 50000:1 enables HD Natural Motion at ultra smooth motion. Incredibly rich in black details, this TV is perfect viewing machine that provides cinematic experience at the ease of home.

Choosing the right presets has been a difficult task with most Plasma’s, with Philips 47PFL6704D that has been greatly simplified; thanks to the option to manually input correct settings, this helps towards achieving a much better HDTV quality picture. Moving on to the automatic preset setting feature, Philips 47PFL6704D does not have what it takes to able to have a major impact on energy consumption. The thin Bezel around the screen and the well-designed curves of the frame give it a stylish look. Swivel Action using the stand is possible; this gives a range if viewing angles.

When it comes to remote control, Philips 47PFL6704D provides one that is the most easiest to use. The menu system on the Plasma is on e of the best features, it is so simple to understand and make use of. Closed captions and aspect ratio, various other options have easy access through menu. The back panel of this Philips 47PFL6704D includes three HDMI and two component video inputs, along with a coaxial digital audio output, giving it with the sufficient needs to make out perfect Plasma. At times it delivered poor picture quality when tested; this being the only drawback, for its glossy design composed style and excellent features it is worth your money invested.

Features:

• Television Features: Parental Control, Detachable Base Stand
• Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Vertical Resolution: HD – 1080p
• Video Up conversion: 1080p
• Screen Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
• Electronic Display Features: Anti-Reflective Screen
• Playback File Format: JPEG, MP3
• Contrast Ratio: 50000:1
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
• Tuner Type: ATSC/NTSC/QAM
• Brightness(cd/m2): 500
• Response Time: 2ms Response Time
• Audio Features: Auto Sound
• Comb Filter Type: 3D Y/C Digital
• HD Compatibility: HD-Built-In HDTV/ATSC Tuner
• Speakers: 2
• Input Type(s): Headphone Jack, 4 Component Video , 1 Composite
• Video , 1 S-Video , 1 PC , 4 HDMI
• Output Type(s): Digital Audio, 1 Optical Digital Audio
• Includes: Detachable Base Stand
• Required, Not Included: HD Set-Top Box to Receive HD Programming
• Finish: Glossy
• Warranty Description: 1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty on Parts and Labour
• Picture enhancement: Pixel precise HD, HD Natural Motion, 3/2 – 2/2 motion pull down, 3D Comb filter, Active Control + Light sensor, Dynamic contrast enhancement, Progressive scan, 120Hz LCD