42" - 16:9 - 1024 x 1024 - Surround - HDTV - MPN: 42HDF52 See Product Details
Description
The 42 Plasma HDTV is elegantly designed with a titanium and black bezel finish. Utilizing advanced Hitachi plasma technology it delivers an unparalleled smooth cinematic experience for home theater.
Quick Glance
Display Format: 1024i, 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV)
Digital Tuner: Yes
Ports: DVI Yes, VGA Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes
Display Type: Plasma TV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 1024 x 1024
Diagonal Screen Size: 42
Summary
Product Title: Hitachi 42HDF52 42" Plasma TV
Manufacturer: Hitachi
Power Score: 4.0 | 5 Reviews
Display Panel
Display Type: Plasma TV
Diagonal Screen Size: 42 in
Viewable Size: 42 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Max Resolution: 1024 x 1024
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed: 1024i, 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported: 1080i (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner: Yes
Interface
Interface Connection: Audio - RCA, Video - 15 pin High-Density D-shell (VGA), Video - 24 pin DVI, Video - Coax, Video - Component Video, Video - RCA Composite Video, Video - S-Video (4 pin mini-DIN)
Audio Video Connectors: DVI Yes, VGA Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes
Physical Specifications
Height: 28 in
Width: 40.75 in
Depth: 12.75 in
Weight: 103.00 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Parental Control: V-chip
Comb Filter: 3D Y/C
Analog Tuner: NTSC
RMS Output Power: 10 W
Strengths: Picture is incredible - Plasma rocks! Solid audio.
Weakness: Not many inputs, Remote and setup is a bit challenging.
I had owned a Sony Rear Production 46 incher with 7 inputs, so I am a bit biased. The one thing we hated about our Sony Rear Projection is that it was 24 inches in depth. It was just a monstrosity sitting there in our family room. So, we decided to go to a Plasma or LCD. It came down to a Sharp Aquos or this box - you can see what we chose. We were looking at the 37 inch Sharp. While the LCD is...
Strengths: More natural color, PC connectivity, Video/Audio Quality
Weakness: No memory of Aspect Ratio Setting
I spent a few hours in the Cuircuit City store comparing different Plasma 42" TV's. Store clerk told me that Panasonic is the top seller. Boy, Panasonic is $500 more than this model of Hitachi. After watching and comparing my wife and I we both thought that this Hitachi TV has better color quality. So we bought it home with the no interest for 24 months deal. It's the right size for our great...
Strengths: Width. Price. HD picture experience.
Weakness: None so far.
It fit the narrow space I had available. I shopped Circuit City and HHGreg who was lower. CC met the HHGreg price and reduced that by 10% of the difference too. This is my first plasma tv so I do not have any other HD's to make a comparison except to regular tv. I love the HD picture. So crisp and clear. Tv is not to heavy to move and fairly easy to make cable connections.
Strengths: See below
Weakness: See Below
Product Review — Hitachi Plasma TV 42HDF52 (10/14/05) Three copies of this review have been sent to different Departments at Hitachi with no response, which indicates to me that they do not take exception to the following. The PIP will only work for a few years, because the “PIP SWAP” will only work with one analog and one HD station, so when the TV Stations switch to all HD forget PIP with...
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Strengths: Outstanding picture
Weakness: None
I bought this 42" plasma a weeks ago at circuit city. I got it on the no interest for 24 months. Not only is this a great buy, it's an awesome TV. I am a big sports fan and I wanted to watch my Seahawks in HD. The picture is awesome and I have had no problems with this TV at all. I highly recommend it and it is a great TV for the price. I have comcast cable and I hooked it up through the DVI...
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