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Hitachi 42HDT79

Hitachi 42HDT79 42" Plasma TV

Sharp LC-42D69U

Sharp LC-42D69U 42" LCD TV

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$799.99  |  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
Enjoy a breathtaking viewing experience with the AQUOS® 42-inch LC-42D69U 1080p LCD HDTV from Sharp®. The LC-42D69U utilizes a high performance LCD Panel, providing a high contrast... More
Enjoy a breathtaking viewing experience with the AQUOS® 42-inch LC-42D69U 1080p LCD HDTV from Sharp®. The LC-42D69U utilizes a high performance LCD Panel, providing a high contrast ratio, 6.5ms response time and wide viewing angles. It features a 16:9 aspect ratio and Full HD resolution of 1920 x1080 for great picture quality. Additionally the LC-42D69U is an HDTV with built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and includes 4 HDMI®, including 2 on the side, and 2 HD Component Video inputs as well as a D-sub, 15-pin input for PC compatibility. Moreover the HDTV is very bright, so you can put the TV virtually anywhere - even near a window, door or other light source - and the picture is still vivid. Packed with all these features and more, the LC-42D69U HDTV lets you enjoy sports, movies and your favorite television shows in life-like imagery. Less
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Key Features   
Aspect Ratio   Standard (4:3) Widescreen (16:9)
Display Resolution   - 1920 x 1080 pixels
HDCP Support With HDCP Support -
Response Time   - 6.5 ms
Broadcast Format Displayed   - 1080p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Screen Size   42 inch 42 inch
Weight 75 lb. 38.4 lb.
Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV LCD 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 NTSC
Broadcast Format Supported   1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) 1080p (HDTV)
Image Quality   
Pixel Pitch   0.9 mm -
Viewing Angle   160 176
Display Resolution   - 1920 x 1080 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 Stereo
Audio Output   Variable / Fixed -
Speakers   
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers 2 Speakers
Speaker Power 2 x 18 Watt 2 x 5 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 Standard
Screen Text   
OSD Languages English • French • Spanish -
Dimensions   
Depth 4.25 in. 3.34 in.
Height 25.5 in. 26 in.
Width 44.63 in. 40.7 in.
Weight 75 lb. 38.4 lb.
Warranty   
Overall Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
Included Accessories TV Stand -
Family Line - Sharp LC
UPC - 74000372849
Product ID 35702321 107995333
Product MPN   
MPN 42HDT79 LC42D69U
 
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Hitachi 42HDT79
Hitachi 42HDT79 42" Plasma TV
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Sharp LC-42D69U
Sharp LC-42D69U 42" LCD TV
$799.99

Product Review Summary

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Consumer Reviews

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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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