42PF7421/98

Widescreen flat TV with Pixel Plus

42" LCD HD Ready

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Issue date 2007-12-28
Version: 9.0.12
12 NC: 8670 000 23198
EAN: 87 10895 94305 5
© 2007 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
All Rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Electronics N.V. or their respective owners.
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LCD WXGA display, 1366 x 768p
This WXGA display with state-of-the-art LCD screen
technology gives you widescreen HD resolution of 1366
x 768p pixels. It produces brilliant flicker-free progressive
scan pictures with optimum brightness and superb colors.
This vibrant and sharp image will provide you with an
enhanced viewing experience.
HD Ready
Enjoy the exceptional picture quality of a true High
Defin iti on T V si gnal and be f ull y pr epa red f or H D so urc es
like HDTV broadcast, Blu-ray DVD or HD-DVD. HD
ready is a protected label that offers picture quality
beyond that of progressive scan. It conforms to strict
standards laid out by EICTA to offer a HD screen that
display s the bene fits of res olut ion and picture quality of a
High De fi ni ti on TV si gn al. It ha s a un iv er sa l c on ne ct io n f or
both analog YPbPr and uncompressed Digital connection
of DVI or HDMI, sup porting HDCP . It can displ ay 720p,
and 1080i signals at 50 and 60Hz.
Pixel Plus
Pixel Plus is a digital picture processing technology that
increases the number of lines and the number of pixels.
The result is razor sharp pictures with incredible detail
and depth, every time from any source.
Dynamic contrast enhancer
You want the LCD flat display with the highest contrast
and most vibr ant i mage s even at wi de vi ewin g angl e. Th e
Philips dynamic contrast enhancer uses video processing
and unique dimming backlight technology. This delivers
deep rich black levels with increased detail. The dimming
backlight increases the contrast up to 5 times*, and at
the same time improves the viewing angle. It gives a
bright, lifelike picture with high contrast and vibrant
colors, (* factor between 2 and 5, screen type and picture
content dependant).
Progressive Scan
Progressive Scan doubles the vertical resolution of the
image resulting in a noticeably sharper picture. Instead of
send ing a f ie ld c om pr isi ng th e od d l in es t o t he scr ee n f irs t,
followed by the field with the even lines, both fields are
written at one time. A full image is created
instantaneously, using the maximum resolution. At such a
speed, your eye perceives a sharper picture with no line
structure.
Compact and slim design
This design style emphasizes a slim, compact look that
saves space and fits in anywhere.
Virtual Dolby Surround
Virtual Dolby Surround is a processing technology for
enhancing surround sound effects. It will create the
sensation of Dolby Pro Logic without the necessity of
additional rear speakers. You become totally immersed in
your television experience.
Picture in Graphics
Picture-in-Graphics is a small window in the main picture,
allowing to watch data/graphics in your main TV screen.
It provides the ability to simultaneously watch data/
graphics and the TV.
HDMI input
HDMI makes an uncompressed digital RGB connection
from the source to the screen. By eliminating conversion
to an analog signal, it delivers an unblemished image. The
non-degraded signal reduces flicker and leads to a clearer
picture. HDMI intelligently communicates the highest
outp ut r es ol uti on wi th t he sou rc e d evi ce . T he H DM I i npu t
is fully backward compatible with DVI sources but
includes digital audio. HDMI uses HDCP copy p rotectio n.