Philips 42PFL9803H 42″ LCD

Philips 42PFL9803

The release of the 42PFL9803 from Philips sees the introduction of ground breaking technology in the form of LED backlighting. Winner of the EISA ‘European LCD-TV 2008-2009′ award, the 42″ set delivers high contrast black levels. This latest LED backlighting technology incorporated in the 9800 series means these new LCD TVs are arguably a match for the best plasma TV sets.

Black levels and motion blur has always been a challenge to overcome with current LCD technology. Thanks to the revolutionary LED backlight and the unique LED local dimming backlight technology, LED LUX washed out blacks are no longer a problem.

The LED Lux panels use a rear mounted grid of over 1000 white LEDs that are operated selectively. They generate brilliant light in bright areas and are dimmed to lower levels in dark scenes. The result is intense colour, very high contrast and natural rich tones.

42PFL9803H Connectivity

The 42PFL9803H boasts four HDMI with EasyLink for full HD connection and features an Ethernet port for hooking up to all your networked content. Other key features include Ambilight Spectra 2 technology, Perfect Pixel HD Engine, 100Hz Clear LCD with a 2ms response time and a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1.

Philips high end TVs use latest picture enhancing technology like the Perfect Pixel HD Engine. This powerful video processing system boosts sharpness clarity and contrast and delivers a smooth natural motion whatever you are watching. Video noise is also suppressed in all content sources from multimedia to standard TV resulting in razor sharp images.

Ambilight Spectra 2 technology emits a glow from the back of the screen onto surrounding wall to compliment the colour content shown on the screen. It automatically adjusts according to how bright the images are; this is both pleasing on the eye as well as relaxing for long term viewing.

Another key feature especially important when it comes to fast moving scenes is Perfect Natural Motion. This is in charge of correcting any judder in broadcast and pre-recorded material including 1080p movies and 24p True cinema on Blu-ray and DVD. Motion performance is smooth and sharp no matter how fast things are moving.

On board are all the essential sockets you need enabling you to access a variety of picture, audio and video files from a connected PC. There are 4 x HDMIs, USB input and a DLNA-certified ethernet port.

Three of the HDMI sockets are located at the back and 1 to the side so there are plenty to go around for connecting devices such as an HD set-top box, Blu-ray player and games console or camcorder. The inclusion of Philips’ Easylink makes operating any connected devices and TV functionalities much simpler from one remote control.

Philips’ debut of this 42 inch LED TV has caused quite a stir in the LED market. It has earned a “What Plasma & LCD TV Editor’s Choice and awarded 4 Stars in their Special LED TV report.

Philips 42PFL9803H Specifications

Picture/Display

• Aspect ratio                            Widescreen
• Brightness                               500 cd/m²
• Dynamic screen contrast         2.000.000:1
• Response time (typical)           2 (BEW equiv.) ms
• Viewing angle                         176º (H)/176º (V)
• Diagonal screen size (inch)     42 inch
• Diagonal screen size (metric) 107 cm
• Display screen type                 LCD Full HD W-UXGA Act. matrix, LED Lux Display
• Panel resolution                       1920 x 1080p
• Picture enhancement               Perfect Pixel HD Engine, Perfect Natural Motion, Perfect
• Contrast, Perfect Colours, Wide Colour Gamut display, 3/2
• -2/2 motion pull down, 3D Combfilter, Active Control +
• Light sensor, 100 Hz Clear LCD, Jagged Line Suppression,
• Progressive Scan, 1080p 24/25/30 Hz processing, 1080p
• 50/60 Hz processing, Local dimming LED backlight,
• Segmented LED backlight
• Screen enhancement               Anti-Reflection coated screen
• Colour processing                   2250 trillion colours 17bit RGB
• Ambilight
• Ambilight Features                Ambilight Spectra 2, Lounge light mode
• Dimming Function                 Manual and via Light Sensor
• Ambilight light system          LED-wide colour
• Supported Display Resolution

• Computer formats       640 x 480, 60 Hz, 800 x 600, 60 Hz, 1024 x 768, 60 Hz, 1280 x 768, 60 Hz, 1360 x 768, 60 Hz, 1920 x 1080i, 60 Hz, 1920 x 1080p, 60 Hz
• Video formats             480i, 60 Hz, 480p, 60 Hz, 576i, 50 Hz, 576p, 50 Hz, 720p, 50, 60 Hz, 1080i, 50, 60 Hz, 1080p, 24, 50, 60 Hz, 1080p, 24, 25, 30 Hz

Sound

• Output power (RMS)              2 x 15 W
• Sound Enhancement               Auto Volume Leveller, Digital Signal Processing, Dynamic
• Bass Enhancement, Graphic Equalizer, Smart Sound
• Sound System                         Virtual Dolby Digital, BBE
• Loudspeakers
• Built-in speakers                     4
• Loudspeaker types                  2 integrated subwoofers, Dome tweeter

Convenience

• Child Protection                      Child Lock+Parental Control
• Ease of Installation                 Auto Programme Naming, Automatic Channel Install
• (ACI), Automatic Tuning System (ATS), Autostore, Fine
• Tuning, PLL Digital Tuning, Plug and Play

Ease of Use

• 4 favourite lists, Auto Volume Leveller (AVL), Delta Volume per preset, Graphical User Interface, On-Screen Display, Programme List, Settings assistant Wizard, Side Control
• Electronic Programme Guide Now + Next EPG, 8-day Electronic Programme Guide
• Picture in Picture                     Text dual screen
• Remote Control                      TV, Amp, DVD, DVD-R, Sat, STB (Set-Top Box),
• Universal, HTS (Home Theatre System)
• Remote control type               RC4494
• Screen Format Adjustments   4:3, Auto Format, Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9,
• Subtitle and Heading Shift, Super Zoom, Widescreen,
• unscaled (1080p dot by dot)
• Teletext                                   1200-page Hypertext
• Teletext enhancements            Habit Watch, Programme information Line
• Firmware upgradeable            Firmware auto upgrade wizard, Firmware upgradeable via
• USB
• Multimedia                              Digital media reader (browser), USB autobreak-in
• Smart mode                             Game, Movie, Personal, Energy saving, Standard, Vivid

Multimedia Applications

• Multimedia connections          Ethernet-UTP5, USB
• Playback Formats                    MP3, Slideshow files (.alb), JPEG Still pictures, MPEG1,
• MPEG2

Tuner/Reception/Transmission

• Aerial Input                             75 ohm coaxial (IEC75)
• TV system                               DVB COFDM 2K/8K
• Video Playback                       NTSC, SECAM, PAL
• DVB                                       DVB Terrestrial*, DVB-T MPEG4*, DVB-C MPEG4*
• Tuner bands                            Hyperband, S-Channel, UHF, VHF

Connectivity

• Ext 1 Scart                             Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB
• Ext 2 Scart                             Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB
• Ext 3                                      YPbPr, Audio L/R in, VGA PC-in
• Ext 4                                      HDMI v1.3
• Ext 5                                      HDMI v1.3
• Ext 6                                      HDMI v1.3
• EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)        One touch play, System audio control, System standby
• Front/Side connections          HDMI v1.3, S-video in, CVBS in, Audio L/R in,
• Headphone out, USB
• PC network link                     DLNA 1.0 certified
• Other connections                  Analogue audio Left/Right out, S/PDIF out (coaxial),
• Common Interface

Power

• Ambient temperature             5°C to 35°C
• Mains power                           AC 220-240 V +/- 10%
• Power (Energy-saving mode)             153 W
• Power (IEC 62087 Edition 2)             201 W
• Standby power consumption 0.15 W

Dimensions

• Set Width                               1027 mm
• Set Height                               627 mm
• Set Depth                                108 mm
• Set height (with stand)           698 mm
• Set depth (with stand)            265 mm
• Stand width                            590 mm
• Weight incl. Packaging            40 kg
• Product weight                        27.6 kg
• Product weight (+stand)          30.8 kg
• Box width                              1142 mm
• Box height                               906 mm
• Box depth                                320 mm
• Colour cabinet                         Satin Brushed Aluminium and Precision Silver

• VESA wall mount-
• compatible                                300 x 300 mm

Accessories

Included Accessories Tabletop swivel stand, RF antenna cable, Power cord, Quick start guide, User Manual, Warranty certificate, Remote Control, Batteries for remote control

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Philips full range of LCD TVs include their impressive 3000, 5000, 7000, 7600, 8000 and 9000 series plus their latest LCD TVs for 2009 in the Aurea, Essence, 9600 and 9700 series.

Philips are one of the largest electronics companies in the world and are recognised as leaders in consumer, lifestyle and technology based products.

Products such as audio systems, home theatre systems, household products, phones, digital photo frames, wireless audio products, MP3, media players and LCD Televisions.

The release of Philips most recent crop of  flat panel televisions demonstrate clearly that they can continue to produce high quality award winning TVs for the consumer market.

Philips & Co. was founded in 1891 by Anton and Gerard Philips in Eindhoven, the Netherland at a time of great change brought about by the industrial revolution.

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The Philips Corporation

Following the commercialization of light bulbs the company seized the opportunity to supply the growing demand and by the turn of the century began making carbon-filament lamps and other electro technical equipment.

Over the years, the list of inventions grew along with further development in lighting leading to Philips becoming firmly established as the largest producer in Europe. The company soon expanded and in 1925 became involved in the first experiments in television.

Philips was one of the few companies that successfully made the transition from the electrical age of the 19th century into the electronic age of the next century and beyond.

Today this market driven company has evolved to become a recognisable household brand and their products include consumer electronics, domestic appliances, lighting and medical systems.

Many breakthroughs have continued to enrich people’s everyday lives and in September 2004, Philips launched its new slogan “sense and simplicity”. Their brand promise of providing easy to use advanced products; designed with simplicity in mind rather than complexity.

You can learn more about Philips and their award winning Plasma and LCD TVs find links to download quick start guides, user manuals, FAQs, Software drivers and product registration by visiting their website here: www.philips.co.uk