Description: The H H&B HP-4200B-N is a 42-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $2,995.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has two tuners, which is more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.(Having two tuners comes in handy when you want to view two broadcasts at once, using PIP.)Also, this TV has a 3D digital comb filter.This is more favorable than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.(A 3D filter is one of the best types available, and is "motion adaptive," meaning it utilizes a special method for clearing up the moving parts of the picture, as opposed to the static parts.)This set can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when connected to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Has only a 42-inch screen size, which is considerably smaller than some similarly priced TVs.For example, the LG 60PG30, at around $3, 310, has a 60-inch screen size.

Suitability: Suited for those who are looking for a stylish, compact TV.

Value: In general, this TV's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, read DPR editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, DPR encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

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• Manufacturer: H&B


• Part Number:HP-4200B-N

General

• Product Type 42 in Plasma TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV monitor
• TV Tuner 2x analog
• Video Interface S-Video , Component , Composite
• PC Interface DVI , VGA (HD-15)
• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Width 49 in
• Depth 12 in
• Height 28 in
• Weight 91.5 lbs
• Enclosure Color Aluminum

Display

• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Technology Plasma (PDP)


• Resolution 1024 x 768
• Display Format 720p


• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9


• Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1


• Brightness (cd/m2) 1000 cd/m2


• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes 16:9,  Zoom,  Panorama,  Conventional 4:3


• Viewing Angle 160 degrees
• V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
• Display Menu Language French,  German,  English,  Italian,  Spanish


• Comb Filter 3D digital

TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)

Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Analog Video Input Signals PAL , NTSC
• Input Video Formats 480i , 480p , 720p , 1080i
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
• Freeze Memo Yes

Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects 3D Surround
• Speakers Included 2 speakers


• Output Power / Total 14 Watt
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Detachable - 7 Watt

Connections

• Connector Type 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) , 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) , 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) , 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) , Audio line-in , 1 x DVI-HDCP , 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) )

Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

Miscellaneous

• Cables Included A/V cable

Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V