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LCD TV

Philips 42PFL6704DF7

Features

  • Dynamic contrast 50000:1 for incredible rich black details
  • USB for fantastic multimedia playback
  • Pixel Precise HD for extremely sharp and clear pictures
  • 120Hz Clear LCD, 2ms performance for superb motion sharpness

Quick Specs

  • Type: Television
  • Style: LCD
  • Active Matrix: Yes
  • Width: 41.18"
  • Height: 28.19"
  • Depth: 10.31"
  • Energy Star Rated: Yes
  • Screen Size: 42"
  • Max Resolution: 1080P
  • Contrast Ratio: 4000:1
  • WiFi Connected: No

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Image Feature

Dynamic contrast 50000:1 for incredible rich black details

You want the LCD flat display with the highest contrast and most vibrant images. Philips advanced video processing combined with unique extreme dimming and backlight boosting technology results in vibrant images. Dynamic Contrast will increase the contrast with excellent blacklevel and accurate rendition of dark shades and colors. It gives a bright, lifelike picture with high contrast and vibrant colors.

Image Feature

USB for fantastic multimedia playback

The USB connector allows access to jpeg photos, mp3 music and video files of most USB-sticks (USB memory-class device). Plug the USB into the slot at the side of the TV and access the multimedia content using the easy on screen content browser. You can now view and share your videos, photos and music.

Image Feature

Pixel Precise HD for extremely sharp and clear pictures

Pixel Precise HD builds on the award winning Pixel Plus foundation. Taking picture quality to the next level, making all your movies vibrant and razor sharp.

Image Feature

120Hz Clear LCD, 2ms performance for superb motion sharpness

120Hz Clear LCD creates extreme motion sharpness for clear and vibrant images even with fast on-screen motion. The Double Frame Rate Insertion works with a high 120Hz refresh rate. It increases the sharpness of motion reproduction to more than twice that of conventional LCD, resulting in a response time of 2 milliseconds (measured in Perceived Blur-Edge-Width; BEW). This unique Philips technology brings motion sharpness of LCD displays to an unprecedented level.

Dynamic contrast 50000:1 for incredible rich black details You want the LCD flat display with the highest contrast and most vibrant images. Philips advanced video processing combined with unique extreme dimming and backlight boosting technology results in vibrant images. Dynamic Contrast will increase the contrast with excellent blacklevel and accurate rendition of dark shades and colors. It gives a bright, lifelike picture with high contrast and vibrant colors.

USB for fantastic multimedia playback The USB connector allows access to jpeg photos, mp3 music and video files of most USB-sticks (USB memory-class device). Plug the USB into the slot at the side of the TV and access the multimedia content using the easy on screen content browser. You can now view and share your videos, photos and music.

Pixel Precise HD for extremely sharp and clear pictures Pixel Precise HD builds on the award winning Pixel Plus foundation. Taking picture quality to the next level, making all your movies vibrant and razor sharp.

120Hz Clear LCD, 2ms performance for superb motion sharpness 120Hz Clear LCD creates extreme motion sharpness for clear and vibrant images even with fast on-screen motion. The Double Frame Rate Insertion works with a high 120Hz refresh rate. It increases the sharpness of motion reproduction to more than twice that of conventional LCD, resulting in a response time of 2 milliseconds (measured in Perceived Blur-Edge-Width; BEW). This unique Philips technology brings motion sharpness of LCD displays to an unprecedented level.

Invisible speakers with incredible surround An invisible sound system that blends perfectly with the design of the cabinet. The Incredible Surround allows you to experience total surround with greater depth and width of sound. It gives a clear and spacious sound stage complementary to the rich viewing experience.

Settings assistant for effortless personalized TV settings Settings assistant for effortless personalized TV settings. The new settings assistant personalisation wizard guides you to personalised settings with unparalleled ease. It includes not only picture, but the complete viewing experience, including sound and Ambilight settings. The wizard shows a few screens with easy to choose options to select the essential settings. The TV performance is set to the your personal preference without difficult terms or settings, and this very quickly.

4 HDMI inputs with Easylink for a full HD connection EasyLink uses the HDMI CEC industry standard protocol to share functionality between connected devices and the TV. With Easylink only one remote control is needed to operate main functionalities on your TV and connected devices. HDMI makes an uncompressed digital RGB connection from the source to the screen for the ultimate picture quality. HDMI uses HDCP copy protection. With 3 HDMI inputs on the back and 1 HDMI on the side of the TV you can connect multiple HD sources, for instance an HD settop box, a Blu-ray player, and Game Console or Digital Camcorder.

ATSC & QAM tuner receives over the air and unscrambled cable Built-in ATSC & QAM tuner for reception of over-the-air and unscrambled HD cable programs

Features

  • Dynamic contrast 50000:1 for incredible rich black details
  • USB for fantastic multimedia playback
  • Pixel Precise HD for extremely sharp and clear pictures
  • 120Hz Clear LCD, 2ms performance for superb motion sharpness
  • Invisible speakers with incredible surround
  • Settings assistant for effortless personalized TV settings
  • 4 HDMI inputs with Easylink for a full HD connection
  • ATSC & QAM tuner receives over the air and unscrambled cable
Picture/Display
Aspect ratio Widescreen
Viewing angle 178 (H) / 178 (V)
Brightness 500 cd/m
Dynamic screen contrast 50000:1
Panel resolution 1920x1080p
Response time (typical) 2 ms
Diagonal screen size (inch) 42 inch
Diagonal screen size (metric) 107 cm
Picture enhancement
  • Pixel precise HD
  • HD Natural Motion
  • 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down
  • 3D Combfilter
  • Active Control + Light sensor
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Progressive scan
  • 120Hz LCD
Visible screen diagonal (inch) 42.02 inch
Supported Display Resolution
Computer formats
  • 640 x 480, 60Hz
  • 800 x 600, 60Hz
  • 1024 x 768, 60Hz
  • 1280 x 768, 60Hz
  • 1280 x 1024, 60Hz
  • 1360 x 768, 60Hz
  • 1920 x 1080, 60Hz
Video formats
  • 480i, 60Hz
  • 480p, 60Hz
  • 720p, 60Hz
  • 1080i, 60Hz
  • 1080p, 60Hz
Sound
Equalizer 5-bands
Sound Enhancement Incredible Surround
Output power (RMS) 20W
Sound System
  • Dolby Digital (AC-3)
  • Stereo
  • SAP
Loudspeakers
Built-in speakers 2
Convenience
Child Protection Child Lock+Parental Control
Clock
  • On main display
  • Sleep Timer
Ease of Installation Autostore
Ease of Use
  • 4 favorite lists
  • Auto Volume Leveller (AVL)
  • Channel list
  • Settings assistant Wizard
  • Side Control
Remote Control TV
Screen Format Adjustments
  • 4:3
  • Auto Format
  • Movie expand 14:9
  • Movie expand 16:9
  • Super Zoom
  • Widescreen
  • unscaled (1080p dot by dot)
Multimedia Applications
Multimedia connections USB memory class device
Playback Formats
  • MP3
  • JPEG Still pictures
  • DivX 3.11
  • DivX 5
  • MPEG2
  • XviD
  • H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
Tuner/Reception/Transmission
Aerial Input 75 ohm F-type
TV system
  • ATSC
  • NTSC
Video Playback NTSC
Cable Unscrambled Digital Cable -QAM
Tuner bands
  • Hyperband
  • S-Channel
  • UHF
  • VHF
Connectivity
AV 1
  • Audio L/R in
  • YPbPr
AV 2
  • Audio L/R in
  • YPbPr
AV 3
  • Audio L/R in
  • CVBS in
  • S-Video in
HDMI 1 HDMI v1.3
HDMI 2 HDMI v1.3
HDMI 3
  • Analog audio L/R in
  • HDMI v1.3
Audio Output - Digital Coaxial (cinch)
Other connections Analog audio Left/Right out
EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)
  • One touch play
  • Power status
  • System info (menu language)
  • Remote control pass-through
  • System audio control
  • System standby
Front / Side connections
  • HDMI v1.3
  • S-video in
  • CVBS in
  • Audio L/R in
  • Headphone Out
  • USB
Power
Ambient temperature 0 °C to 35 °C
Mains power 110-240V, 50-60Hz
Power consumption 210 W
Standby power consumption < 0.15 W
Dimensions
Set Width (inch) 39.21 inch
Set Height (inch) 23.72 inch
VESA wall mount compatible 400 x 400 mm
Set Depth (inch) 3.46 inch
Set width (with stand) (inch) 39.21 inch
Set height (with stand) (inch) 25.80 inch
Set depth (with stand) (inch) 10.24 inch
Weight incl. Packaging (lb) 52.91
Product weight (lb) 38.36
Product weight (+stand) (lb) 44.09 lb
Box width (inch) 47.36 inch
Box height (inch) 26.85 inch
Box depth (inch) 10.47 inch
Accessories
Included accessories
  • Tabletop swivel stand
  • Power cord
  • Quick start guide
  • User Manual
  • Registration card
  • Remote Control

Quick Specs


  • Appearance

  • Type: Television
  • Style: LCD
  • Active Matrix: Yes

  • Dimensions

  • Width: 41.18"
  • Height: 28.19"
  • Depth: 10.31"

  • Features

  • Energy Star Rated: Yes

  • Size

  • Screen Size: 42"

  • Panel

  • Max Resolution: 1080P
  • Contrast Ratio: 4000:1
  • WiFi Connected: No

User manual

Quick start guide

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