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Planar PD42ED Plasma TV (PD42ED)

42" diagonal, 16:9, 3000:1 contrast, $1,999 MSRP Add to Compare List


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Planar PD42ED Plasma TV

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 User's Manual More Planar
HDTVs and Monitors
  Display (Show Metric Units)
Screen Size 42" Diagonal
Display Technology Plasma
Resolution 852x480
Pixel Pitch 1.08 V × 0.36 H
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio 3000:1
Brightness 1000 cd/m2
Displayable Colors 16.7 million colors
Viewing Angle 160°
Display Life 30,000 hours
Response Time      **
Screen Filter      **
  Compatibility
Color System NTSC
Formats 480p, 720p, 1080i
  Inputs
S-Video 4-pin DIN Back
Composite RCA Back
Component (HDTV) 3 RCAs Back
VGA In 15-Pin Dsub Back
Tuner Co-ax Back
DVI Digital Input 24 pin DVI-D Back
RS232 DB-9 Dsub Back
  General
Bezel Color Silver
Power Supply 100V - 240V
Power Consumption 380 Watts
Standby Power      **
Dimensions (W x H x D)
(without stand or speakers)
41.7" x 27.3" x 3.6"
Weight 89.7 lbs.
Speakers No
FCC Class FCC Class B, Home Use
Warranty 1 year
MSRP $1,999
Production Status Out of Production
Last Ship Date Mar 2007
  Additional Features
3D Picture Support      **
3:2 Pull Down No
V-Chip Yes
Closed Captioning Yes
Picture-In-Picture Yes
** this item is either not applicable, unpublished, or unknown
  Planar's Description
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.

Thin and lightweight, this display goes just about anywhere. Our plasma TVs are compatible with virtually any input source so there’s no limit to what you can show. Multiple inputs connect directly and easily to satellite, Cable TV, DVD players, VCRs, laptops, workstations, composite and S-video sources… even high-definition (HDTV) and DTV sources. The display automatically adjusts to give you spectacular picture quality - every time, all the time!

Finally, every Planar Plasma television includes the safety of our industry-leading, Customer First™ warranty featuring FREE 2-Day Air advance replacement for 1 full year. All Planar Plasma televisions have optional extended warranties for up to two or three years

 
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