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Hitachi 42HDT79

Hitachi 42HDT79 42" Plasma TV

Panasonic TH-42PH30U

Panasonic TH-42PH30U 42" Plasma TV

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$637.99  |  1 store
Product Description
The world’s highest resolution 42” Plasma HDTV, the UltraVision ® Cineform ™ 42” Plasma HDTV, combines advanced original plasma technologies that produce a highly... More
The world’s highest resolution 42” Plasma HDTV, the UltraVision ® Cineform ™ 42” Plasma HDTV, combines advanced original plasma technologies that produce a highly realistic, cinema quality viewing experience with a wide-screen design that compliments any living environment with precise aluminum trim and streamlined black side speakers. Less
Product Features: Screen Size: 42 inch; Flat Panel Type: Plasma TV; Display Resolution : 1024 x 768 pixels; Broadcast Format Displayed: 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV); Aspect Ratio:... More
Product Features: Screen Size: 42 inch; Flat Panel Type: Plasma TV; Display Resolution : 1024 x 768 pixels; Broadcast Format Displayed: 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV); Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9); Native Aspect Ratio: 16:9; Interpolated Aspect Ratio: 14:9 Enhanced; Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels; Family Line: Panasonic TH Less
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Key Features   
Aspect Ratio   Standard (4:3) Widescreen (16:9)
Display Resolution   - 1024 x 768 pixels
HDCP Support With HDCP Support -
Broadcast Format Displayed   - 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Screen Size   42 inch 42 inch
Weight 75 lb. -
Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV Plasma TV
Combo Features   
Playable File Formats JPEG -
Display Capabilities   
Interpolated Aspect Ratio 4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced 14:9 Enhanced
Native Aspect Ratio   16:9 16:9
Built-in Tuner   ATSC • NTSC -
Broadcast Format Supported   1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) -
Image Quality   
Pixel Pitch   0.9 mm -
Viewing Angle   160 -
Display Resolution   - 1024 x 768 pixels
Comb Filter   3DYC / 3D Digital -
Output Color 281000000 million colors -
Adjustable Color Temp.   With Adjustable Color Temperature -
Audio Features   
SAP / MTS Stereo   SAP / MTS Stereo -
Audio Type   Virtual Surround -
Audio Output   Variable / Fixed -
Speakers   
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers -
Speaker Power 2 x 18 Watt -
Connectors   
Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 2 • Component x 2 • Composite x 4 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 4 • RF x 1 -
Rear Output Connectors Audio (RCA) x 1 • Optical Digital • CableCARD -
Front Input Connectors Component x 1 • Composite x 1 • HDMI x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1 • USB Port -
Technical Features   
Parental Control   V-Chip -
Energy Star Compliant   Energy Star Compliant -
Sleep Timer   With Sleep Timer -
Picture in Picture   With PIP -
Remote Control   
Illuminated Remote   Illuminated -
Remote Control   Multibrand -
Screen Text   
OSD Languages English • French • Spanish -
Dimensions   
Depth 4.25 in. -
Height 25.5 in. -
Width 44.63 in. -
Weight 75 lb. -
Warranty   
Overall Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories TV Stand -
Family Line - Panasonic TH
UPC - 885170043305
Product ID 35702321 109483880
Product MPN   
MPN 42HDT79 TH42PH30U
 
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Hitachi 42HDT79
Hitachi 42HDT79 42" Plasma TV
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Panasonic TH-42PH30U
Panasonic TH-42PH30U 42" Plasma TV
$637.99

Product Review Summary

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Based on 4 user reviews
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Consumer Reviews

1

Outstanding value, GREAT PICTURE!!!!!!!!!

bysting40 Sep 14, 2006
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Picture, adjustments, dollar value, tuner, HDMI connectivity, built in TV guide
Cons remote.
Recommended it? Yes

The picture is to say the least phenomenal. High Def channels still floor me!! Picture brightness, contrast and black levels are stunning once tweaked by the user. Not to say that most people can't live with the factory settings, but this TV offers so many adjustments that you simply can't leave... Read full review »

11

1080i Amazing sharp picture - TV as it should be!

byPennyStretcher Dec 13, 2006
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Picture clarity, sound, ATSC/NTSC tuner, features, stand.
Cons Analog audio out disabled on some inputs, complicated remote and adjustments.
Recommended it? Yes

My wife and I went to look at new TVs a few weeks ago, since this store (Audio-One) sends me a yearly "invite" to check out their latest products when they have manufacturer sales reps on hand. We did not NEED a new TV, but Mrs PennyStretcher was in awe at the crisp picture displayed by this set in... Read full review »

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