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Philips 42PF9630A 42 in. TV

 
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  • Flat Panel Type: Plasma TV
  • Screen Size: 42 inch
  • Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1
  • Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels
  • Weight: 92.6 lb.
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Philips 42PF9630A 42 in. TV
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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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Average Rating: 2.0
 
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Philips Plasma 42pf9630a has green banding in picture

Date of Review:  Dec 9, 2006
Review: 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...
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  1.0

by: pjnows
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
You don't worry about burn in because...
Cons
Very poor customer service,they are...
 

So Far So Good

Date of Review:  Dec 27, 2006
Review: 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...
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  4.0

by: gbale
Recommended to buy: Yes

Pros
Great picture, adequate sound, easy set...
Cons
Quite heavy, slight glare from windows.
 

Good picture, when it works

Date of Review:  Aug 29, 2007
The Bottom Line: Build quality over time just is not worth it. Will not buy another Philips product.
Review: 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,...
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  1.0

by: jhb007
Recommended to buy: No

Pros
Nice picture, when it works
Cons
Too many problems.
 
 
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Product Details and Features

Product MPN
MPN 42PF9630A

Key Features
Flat Panel Type   Plasma TV
Screen Size   42 inch
Contrast Ratio   10,000:1
Display Resolution   1024 x 768 pixels
Weight 92.6 lb.

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

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

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
Headphone Jack With Headphone Jack
Memory Card Slot   CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II • IBM Microdrive • Memory Stick • MMC Card • SD Card • SmartMedia Card

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

Speakers
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers
Speaker Power 2 x 15 Watt

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

Remote Control
Remote Control   Learning

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

Dimensions
Width 48.8 in.
Depth 4.1 in.
Height 26.8 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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