Technical specifications

Chassis

Flat Colour Television

42PF9952

• Type: GFL-AP-FLATTV

Display

• Visible diagonal

42”, 106 cm

• Display type

AC-Plasma

• Number of pixels

852 (*3)*480

• Gray scale levels

256

• Contrast ratio

480:1

• Aspect ratio

16:9

Anti-reflex coated glass screen

Picture

Digital Combifilter

Digital Natural Motion (50 Hz)

Crystal Clear/Digital Noise Reduction

Pal Plus with Colour Plus

Dual screen/Mosaic Screen

6 wide screen modes; auto detection

Smart key on remote control for four independent picture settings

Setting via menu of:

- Contrast

- Tint

- Brightness

- Natural Motion

- Colour

- Dynamic Contrast

- Sharpness

- VGA

• Multi media modes

- VGA, SVGA, XGA

 

- MAC II

Sound

• Sound system: 2x3 speaker stereo

• Loudspeakers:

- 2x65x132 mm Woofers

- 2x65x132 mm Passive Radiators

- 2x12 mm Dome Tweeters

- Volume 2.1 Litre per Box

• Centre mode option when connected with an

external Audio Processor

Easy text with fast access to programmes and subcode page scroll

Page memory of 440 pages used for:

-Habit watch, preferred page subcode page, page look-up table

Subtitle per program

Reception

• Tuning system

100 fold PLL

Colour transmission system off air:

/12 PAL B/G; SECAM; B/G/L; NTSC M

/19 PAL B/G/I; SECAM; B/G/L/L

• A/V connections

RGB,Y/C, CBS

 

SVHS+Audio,A/V

• Channel selections

VHF, UHF,

 

S-channels

 

Hyperband

• Frequency range

47.25-855.25 MHz

• VCR preselections

All inputs

• Aerial input

75 Ohm (Coax)

Connections

Receiver cabinet

-Stereo headphone out (3.5 mm jack)

-Euro A/V1: RGB-in, CVBS-in/out

-Euro A/V2: RGB-in, CVBS-in/out,Y/C in/out

-Euro A/V3: CVBS in

-Video front: CVBS-in (cinch)/ YC-in

-Audio out: (cinch)

-5 meter VGA cable to connect receiver to the display

Display

-Easy link on Euro A/V2

-VGA input and audio L + R in

-VGA output and audio L + R out

-Active ‘Loop Thru’ for VGA: max. 2 sets

Miscellaneous

Ambient temperature: +5~+45˚C

Maximum operating altitude: 2000m

Mains: AC 100-240V

Power consumption: around 350 W

Standby consumption: 2 W

Weight (excl. packaging):

-Display: 42.5 kg

-Receiver: 6.4 kg

Dimensions (wxhxd):

-Display: 122.2x68.1x14.6 cm

-Receiver: 43.5x16.7x33.8 cm

Wall mounting bracket included

Floor stand optional

Supporting features

Easy tune (ACI) - Easy link

Picture

Dual screen including 2 tuner.

Mosaic screen (photo finish, tuner scan,..)

Many viewing modes (16/9 and 4/3), including autoformat and widescreen signaling bits

Teletext level 2.5

Power Consumption

Low standby power: 2 W at 220 V

Five colors

In addition to silver, you can choose crystal green, crystal blue, crystal purple or crystal champagne.

• Output 2x40W MPO

• NICAM stereo

Settings via menu of:

- Volume

- Sound mode

- Balance

- Loudness

- Treble/Bass

- Speech

- Sound styles

- Spatial

- Headphone volume

- Incredible sound

Smart key on remote control for 6 independent sound settings

Operation

Easy installation/operation via menu

Multi-language selection: 12 languages

Automatic Channel Installation (ACI)

100 preselections

Programme name/Favorite programme

On screen status display on programmes and functions (OSD)

Personal Preference setting per program

Active control (Without light sensor)

Sleeptimer up to 180 minutes

Electronic lock (Child lock)

Message mode

Timers: On and channel switch Teletext

Reception standards:WST/TOP/FLOF Level 2.5

Release date

:

Autumn 1999

Predecessor

:

42PW9982

Date of issue

:

August 1999

Multi media modes

- VGA

640x480

31.468 kHz

60 Hz

- VGA

640x400

31.468 kHz

70 Hz

- VGA

640x350

31.468 kHz

70 Hz

- SVGA

800x600

31.165 kHz

56 Hz

- XGA

1024x768

45.000 kHz

56 Hz

- MAC II

640x480

35.000 kHz

67 Hz

Remote controls

RC type: RC8106

-Multi-function: LCD-type, controlling: TV,VCR, SAT,Amplifier,Tape, DVD, CD

RC type: RC0333

-Executive Commander second Remote Control

TV Receiver + A/V + VGA

RC 8106

RC 0333

Subject to modification without notice

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Philips 42PF9952 manual Technical specifications Chassis, Display, Picture, Sound, Reception, Connections, Miscellaneous

42PF9952 specifications

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