The Planar PD42ED is a 42-inch, flat plasma television. Compared to other flat plasma TVs in the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $2,210. In general, a liquid plasma display can provide more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Specifications

General
Product type Plasma TV
Technology Plasma (PDP)
Diagonal size 42 in
Image aspect ratio 16:9
Digital TV Type Enhanced Definition monitor
Width 41.7 in
Depth 3.6 in
Height 27.3 in
Weight 89.7 lbs
Service & support Limited warranty - Replacement - 1 year

Video System
Resolution 852 x 480
Image contrast ratio 3000:1
Viewing angle 160 degrees
Brightness 1000 cd/m2

Audio System
Sound output mode Stereo
Digital sound processor (DSP) Yes
Equalizer bands Yes (5-band)
Total output power 4 Watt
Speakers included 2 speakers
External speakers amplifier power 20 Watt
Speaker system details 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 2 Watt
Additional features
Volume limiter

Television Features
Display menu language Dutch, French, German, English, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional)
Additional features On-screen menu
Tuner / Channel DetailsTuner type (qty) Standard TV (1)
TV tuner multi-channel preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
TV tuner reception system NTSC

Remote Control
Remote control type Remote control (Infrared)
Remote control (2nd) type None

Connections / Cables / Slots
Input/Output connections 1 x DVI-Digital (24 pin digital DVI), 1 x Composite video input (RCA phono), 1 x S-Video input (4 pin mini-DIN), 1 x Component video input (RCA phono x 3), 1 x Audio line-in (RCA phono x 2), 1 x Speakers output (9 pin D-Sub), 1 x RGB input, Serial
Slot(s) provided None

Power
Power device Power supply - Internal
Voltage required 50/60 Hz
Operational power consumption 380 Watt

Review

Want the next generation great sports action and vivid images on your next TV? Then Planar's PD42ED 42” Enhanced Definition plasma TV is right for you. It is, quite simply, the best 42" plasma television in its price range today. With enhanced brightness for rich, vibrant colors, and ultra-performance features such as an integrated TV Tuner, as well as a staggering variety of video inputs you'll have everything you need to make your home theater or interactive board room perform. And it's HDTV compatible to display HDTV broadcasts with ease.

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