Description
This 42 plasma flat panel TV from Hitachi is a great addition to any home theater setup. The vertical line-for-line matchup with the HDTV standard and high-aperture pixel design ensure your video looks great, while the MTS stereo with simulated surround sound creates an amazing audio experience.
Quick Glance
Display Format: 1080p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner: DVB-T (MPEG-2)
Ports: HDMI Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Digital Audio Yes
Display Type: Plasma TV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 1024 x 1080
Green Compliance: Yes
Diagonal Screen Size: 42
Summary
Product Title: Hitachi P42H401 42" Plasma TV
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Power Score: 4.0 | 21 Reviews
Display Panel
Display Type: Plasma TV
Diagonal Screen Size: 42 in
Viewable Size: 42 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Max Resolution: 1024 x 1080
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed: 1080p (HDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported: 1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner: DVB-T (MPEG-2)
Interface
Audio Video Connectors: HDMI Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Digital Audio Yes
Other Features
Green Compliance: Yes
Physical Specifications
Height: 28.1 in
Width: 42 in
Depth: 4.6 in
Depth Without Stand: 13.0 in
Weight: 80.5 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Comb Filter: 3D Y/C
Analog Tuner: NTSC
RMS Output Power: 20 W
Number of HDMI: 3
Strengths: Brand name, 3 HDMI and lots of other inputs, its a 42 INCH PLASMA! WOW!!!
Weakness: None yet!
What a deal for a 42inch Plasma for under $750!!Great color and has nice curb appeal. This TV is huge!! I had to rearrange the living room! Cant wait for Directv to come out and install the HD service!! I know the picture will be totally awesome then.
Strengths: Great picture, good price, many inputs
Weakness: Resolution is non-standard?
I bought this for $749+tax, so for that price, it was a great deal. The television is nice overall, good color, inputs, etc. The resolution is a bit non-standard - it is actually 1024x1080. Otherwise, there are many inputs (including 3 hdmi) and the price was excellent.
Strengths: Price. Set looks good. Picture quality is good. Controls are easy.
Weakness: some delay when changing channels. No picture in a picture feature.
We bought this because it was priced very well and the picture quality was good. It came with a stand and has a simple, clean look. it was easy to set up right out of the box.
Strengths: Hitachi is the big name in TV industry in Japan, at least for past 10 years, the TV is well worth the value and delivers great picture
Weakness: sound is weak, unless you connected to a speaker.
Overall, very happy with the purchase. I'm struggling between LCD or Plasma, however, the price justified my final choise. As for the black level, this TV is not the best, especially in room with too much light.
Strengths: Picture quality, crispness, price, almost no flaws
Weakness: Old fashioned remote, sometimes doesnt work
Gr8 TV for the price. My first HDTV and I could not be much happier. For the price, you can not beat this plasma HDTV with 1080p resolution.Highly recommended.
Strengths: Excellant Price
Weakness: None, so far.
All I can say is Wow, Wow, Wow. I do not have cable/direct tv. I use a HD antenna and you can deffinently see the quality in the hdtv. All my frends that have seen it or watched tv or movie have the same response -- Wow, Wow, Wow. Hatachi HD RULES!!!!!
Strengths: Price, picture quality
Weakness: Design is not a sleek as other models. Remote is not backlit and sluggish.
This is a great TV for the price. The overall picture quality is stunning, especially with HD DVD and/or upconverting dvd player. Sears had this t.v. on sale the week before Thanksgiving for $750.00. I regret not buying two as the price has come back up.
Strengths: Excellent picture; intuitive menu system; variety of inputs; price (!)
Weakness: Stand is flimsy, and the whole unit wobbles if not wall-mounted; speakers are on the tinny side; remote control response is sluggish (but supposedly this is fixed by the software upgrade)
This is my first plasma set, and I love it. The price was great and the performance is not disappointing. I have paired it with an upconverting DVD player and find the picture quality to be excellent when watching DVDs. I don\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'t have HD cable, so cannot comment on that quality. That said, picture quality with standard cable leaves much to be desired. The factory presets are not...
Strengths: Great Plasma for the price
Weakness: none so far
Great price for a 42" Plasma. Picked it up recently... the picture quality rivals that of more expensive ones of same size. Sure its not 1080P... but the picture is beautiful 1080i even. The colors are very natural and not exaggerated, and none of the common issues like motion-blur, SDE are minimal if at all. So far so good!
Display is Average according to 4 Flat Panel TV experts. -- "accurate green color point"-hometheatermag.com -- "This screen size is perfect for viewing from 5.3 to 10.5 away."-circuitcity.com -- "progressive image"-hometheatermag.com Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Sound, Tuning, Connectivity, etc.
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Testseek.com has collected 4 expert reviews for Hitachi P42H401 and the average expert rating is 75 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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Hitachi P42h401 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 3.33 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #14 plasma flat panel TV of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a product's...
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Strengths: Sharp and sleek design. Great picture and energy star rated. Super low price for all the features and 3 HDMI inputs.
Weakness: Wobbles a bit while on stand. Isn't the best picture for this size plasma, but great for this price range. Only a one year warranty.
I've had this TV for a few weeks now and I love it! It looks and sounds great, all with an energy star rating to boot! I would recommend this TV to anyone looking for a bargain. All of my guests think it looks great. Cheers!