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Philips 42PF9630A 42" Plasma TV
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Philips 42PF9630A 42" Plasma TV

  • Aspect Ratio: Standard (4:3)
  • Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
  • Broadcast Format Displayed: 720p (HDTV) 480p (EDTV) 480i (SDTV)
  • Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1
  • Screen Size: 42 inch
  • Weight: 92.6 lb.
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Philips 42PF9630A 42" Plasma TV

The 42PF9630A offers a chic design with an elegant silver front and matching speakers located under the screen. As with all of the 2005 models, this TVs have an integrated ATSC tuner and connectivity features, including HDMI and USB connectors and a digital card reader.

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Philips Plasma 42pf9630a has green banding in picture

bypjnows Dec 9, 2006
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros You don't worry about burn in because the picture is already bad.
Cons Very poor customer service,they are polite, but they don't actually do anything to...
Recommended it? No

I own this TV but wish I didn't. The picture shows green on the shadow side of peoples faces along with a thinner red band (false contour) next to it. I have seen more than one of these TVs with the same problem. The problem is worse with contrast settings below 60. Philips ambilight is not worth... Read full review »

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So Far So Good

bygbale Dec 27, 2006
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Great picture, adequate sound, easy set up.
Cons Quite heavy, slight glare from windows.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this set just prior to the NFL season and have found it to be a great performer. I am surprised at the other reviews because I have had little issues with the TV. My concerns are more with Direct TV than anything else. Voice and picture on locals are sometimes out of sync. I do not use the... Read full review »

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Good picture, when it works

byjhb007 Aug 29, 2007
7 Helpfuls 8 Helpfuls Was this review helpful? Comment
Pros Nice picture, when it works
Cons Too many problems.
Recommended it? No

I bought a a 42pf9630a in 2005 through work and received a discount. At the time, I was happy with the price (about 2300) but have battled with the TV ever since.

After less than a year, I had to have it serviced. After viewing a while, the tv picture would go blank, then sound would shut... Read full review »

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN 42PF9630A

Key Features

Aspect Ratio Standard (4:3)
Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Broadcast Format Displayed 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Contrast Ratio 10,000:1
Screen Size 42 inch
Weight 92.6 lb.
Flat Panel Type Plasma TV

Display Capabilities

Interpolated Aspect Ratio 4:3 Enhanced, 14:9 Enhanced
Native Aspect Ratio 16:9
Built-in Tuner ATSC
Broadcast Format Supported 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV) • 576i • 575p

Image Quality

Viewing Angle 160
Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Comb Filter 3DYC / 3D Digital
Adjustable Color Temp. With Adjustable Color Temperature
Brightness 1500 cd/m²

Audio Features

SAP / MTS Stereo SAP / MTS Stereo
Sound Leveler With Audio Leveler
Audio Type Virtual Surround

Speakers

Number of Speakers 2 Speakers
Speaker Power 2 x 15 Watt

Connectors

Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 2 • Component x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 2 • RF x 1 • RGBHV (BNC) x 1
Rear Output Connectors Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1
Memory Card Slot CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive • Memory Stick • MMC Card • SD Card • SmartMedia Card
Headphone Jack With Headphone Jack

Technical Features

Parental Control V-Chip
Energy Star Compliant Energy Star Compliant
Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer
Picture in Picture With PIP

Remote Control

Remote Control Learning

Screen Text

Channel Labels With Channel Labels
Closed Caption on Mute With Closed Caption On Mute

Dimensions

Depth 4.1 in.
Height 26.8 in.
Width 48.8 in.
Weight 92.6 lb.

Warranty

Overall Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories TV Stand • Remote Control Batteries
Product ID 23480320
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