Widescreen, 1920x1080, 1100:1, HDTV - MPN: 42PFL7432D37 See Product Details
Description
Enjoy the ultimate viewing experience of this Philips Flat TV with Perfect Pixel HD Engine, Ambilight 2 Channel and Full HD 1080p display. Enjoy your multimedia content with the built in USB.
Quick Glance
Display Format: 1080p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner: ATSC
Ports: HDMI Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Composite Video Yes, Digital Audio Yes, Headphone Yes
Display Type: LCD TV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 4:3
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Diagonal Screen Size: 42
Summary
Product Title: Philips 42PFL7432D/37 42\" LCD TV
Manufacturer: Philips
Power Score: 3.7 | 9 Reviews
Display Panel
Display Type: LCD TV
Diagonal Screen Size: 42 in
Viewable Size: 42 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:9, 4:3
Max Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Contrast Ratio: 8000:1
Static Contrast Ratio: 1100:1
Brightness: 500 cd/m2
Response Time: 5 ms
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed: 1080p (HDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported: 1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner: ATSC
Interface
Interface Connection: USB Yes
Audio Video Connectors: HDMI Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Composite Video Yes, Digital Audio Yes, Headphone Yes
Physical Specifications
Height: 27 in
Width: 41.2 in
Depth: 4.6 in
Weight: 61 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Picture quality, Inputs, Size, Ambilight, Finish, Sound, Software update
Weakness: Menus, Buzzing, Heavy, Remote delay, Component inputs location
I purchased the Philips 42PFL7432D/37 in October of 2007 from Sears. As others have said, I spent a LOT of time researching this TV which was a replacement for a LG 1080P set that the audio fried on in the first 10 minutes of operation. I will expand upon each of the strengths and weaknesses I noted above. ------------------------Strengths------... - Picture Quality - Overall picture quality of...
Strengths: Great picture quality, 3 HDMI ports, easy to mount
Weakness: Had to have warranty work right away to tune up display
I spent quite a few hours reading about 42" 1080p LCDs and I decided on this one because of the satisfaction many owners who posted about it had. I got color settings from AVSforum.com and my picture and colors are perfect after I made a couple slight changes to my preference. Having 3 HDMI ports is great because my satellite box and upconverting dvd player will take up 2 of them right off the...
Strengths: number of inputs, firmware upgradeable, easy to set up, nice color range and resolution
Weakness: auto-adjusting contrast can make picture colors shift
I've had this TV for about a month now. It is a nice high quality TV. I initially had a problem using the HDMI with my cable, as it was giving an error saying TV is not compatible with HDCP. It IS, and the problem was my cable box, which I simply switch out to a more modern one. The autoadjusting contrast is something that I think might work well, if it were quicker. When the picture changes, it...
Strengths: Image quality, works well with HTPC running Vista in 1080p, good price, can update firmware through USB. Dynamic contrast ratio is 8000:1.
Weakness: None
I just bought the Philips 42PFL7432D/37 a few days ago from Brandsmart (a local retailer here in Florida). It shows a build month of July 2007 and has the Q531U-0.51.12.1 firmware loaded. I haven't noticed any clouding, flashlighting or dead pixels. After some adjusting, the image quality is just outstanding, made me go "wow" yesterday when watching some high-def OTA content hooked up to my HTPC...
Strengths: Clear Picture, loved the ambient lights while they lasted
Weakness: poor customer support, when replacing newly purchased TV Philips will send a refurbished unit that will barly last past the original warrentee
I purchased a 42inch Philips from Circuit City in March of 2007. In September it had issues with blue speckles in the upper corners. After talking to philips customer support they determined that it was a defective unit and shipped a replacement, (I found out today that the replacement was a refurbished unit). The power supply on the replacement unit has gone out one month past the original...
Strengths: Clear picture, great warranty support, Ambilight, Case is a good looking polished black surface with glass polished stand.
Weakness: No optical out (digital coaxial). HDMI 1.2a (not 1.3) Loose cable from control board to panel, but technician came within 3 days and fixed it
A quick comment, Ambilight is not for everyone and can be turned off with the hit of one button on the remote. 3 HDMI ports work well with a Xbox 360, Cable Box, Dvd upscale.
THE GOOD: Relatively accurate color after calibration; user-menu fine color temperature controls; Ambilight backlight can approach the color temperature standard; handsome styling with swivel stand; ample connectivity with three HDMI inputs. THE BAD: Produces a lighter color of black; subpar off-angle viewing characteristics; awkward menu system; most Ambilight modes are distracting. THE BOTTOM...
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Philips 42PFL7432F receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.4 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #67 LCD 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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Overall a good bang for buck with the extra bells...
Strengths: Ambilight feature is awesome.
Weakness: Sluggish settings menu, delay switching channels
I have this TV for two weeks now, I set it up on its stand on my room and it looks great specially when watching shows at night, it has two different bulbs to the side on the back, that can display two different colors depending on the color of the edges of the picture you are watching. I found the TV a little bit heavy, and the box is thick. However, it all fit in my Ford Focus backseat. If you...
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