Description: The Philips 42PF5321D is a 42-inch, plasma television.Compared to other plasma TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,445.In general, a liquid plasma display can output more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Only has 4 pin USB type A, mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 4 pin mini-DIN, RCA phono x 3, and 19 pin HDMI type A connector type, which is considerably more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.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.)With built-in HDTV compatibility, this television can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: Only has a 15:9 aspect ratios, which is considerably less advanced than some similarly priced TVs.Also, this TV has only a 42-inch screen size, which is smaller than some similarly priced TVs.For example, the Mitsubishi PD-5050, at around $1, 605, has a 50-inch screen size.

Suitability: A plasma TV, suited for home entertainment.

Value: Overall, this TV's features are in line with its price.

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: Philips
  
• Part Number:42PF5321D/37
  

General

• Product Type 42 in Plasma TV
• Series FlatTV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• TV Tuner 1x analog/digital combo
• Video Interface HDMI , S-Video , Component , Composite
• USB Port Yes
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 48.8 in
• Depth 11 in
• Height 28.3 in
• Weight 86.2 lbs

Display

• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Technology Plasma (PDP)
  
• Resolution 1024 x 768
• Display Format 720p
  
• Image Aspect Ratio 15:9
  
• Image Contrast Ratio 10000:1
  
• Brightness (cd/m2) 1200 cd/m2
  
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes Auto Wide,  Subtitle Zoom
  
• Viewing Angle 160 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 160 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 3 ms
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
  
• Additional Features Clock , V-Chip , Pixel Plus , Active control , On-screen menu , Parental control , 2:2 pull down compensation , 3:2 pull down compensation

TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC

Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner ATSC

Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480p , 576p , 720p , 1080i
• Parental Channel Lock Yes

Memory Card Reader

• Card Reader Name Digital Media Reader

Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices VCR , Cable box , DVD player

Audio System

• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects Virtual Dolby Digital
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
  
• Output Power / Total 30 Watt
• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 15 Watt

Network & Internet Multimedia

• Functionality Digital audio playback , Digital photo playback
• Connectivity Wired
• Connectivity Protocols USB
• Supported Audio Formats MP3
• Supported Pictures Formats JPG

Connections

• Connector Type 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear , 1 x Digital audio output (coaxial) - Rear , 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 3 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear , 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear , 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side , 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side , 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side , 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side

Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop
• Flat Panel Mount Interface 800 x 400 mm

Miscellaneous

• Antenna None

Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120/230 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 400 Watt
• Battery None

Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48.8 in x 4.1 in x 26.7 in x 82 lbs

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 52.4 in
• Depth (Shipping) 13 in
• Height (Shipping) 37 in
• Weight (Shipping) 103.4 lbs