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Philips 42PFL7422D/37 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV | 
| Brand: Philips
Category: CE
Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 22932
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 42
Shipping Weight (lbs): 84
Dimensions (in): 41.1 x 4.5 x 27
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 42PFL7422D/37
Model: 42PFL7422D/37
UPC: 609585131484
EAN: 0609585131484
ASIN: B000NV7PZY
Release Date: June 1, 2007
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| Features:
| • | 1920 x 1080 Resolution | | • | Perfect Pixel HD Engine | | • | 8,000:1 Contrast Ratio | | • | 5ms Response Time | | • | Matching Stand |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Enjoy the ultimate viewing experience of this Philips Flat TV with Perfect Pixel HD Engine and Full HD 1080p display. Enjoy your multimedia content with the built in USB.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Everything you could wish for... July 27, 2008
D. Powers (Virginia)
I researched quite a few 42" 1080p HDTV's before purchasing this one. My decision was between this Phillips and the LG 42LG50. I went with this one because it was cheaper, had all the same features and the many good reviews. I have not been disappointed. The TV is attractive and made of quality materials. Viewing is great from any angle. Both the SD and the HD picture on this TV is amazing.
I tweaked factory Picture settings a bit:
Contrast 100
Brightness 53
Color 65
Tint 0
Sharpness 4
Color Temperature Custom
R-WP 96
G-WP 117
B-WP 94
R-BL 3
G-BL 1
Perfect Pixel HD on
Dynamic contrast medium
Noise reduction maximum
Color enhancement maximum
Active control on
Light sensor on
Picture format automatic
This TV also has a fantastic Image Stretchng feature that adjusts the aspect ratio automatically depending on what you are watching, the picture never looks out of proportion, very nice.
In response to other reviews, I've found no problems with the picture, the audio is nothing great but I have sound running through my stereo receiver so I don't use the TV speakers. The TV remote does turn the TV completely off, standby is not a problem. The light sensor adjusts the picture for the light in the room, very nice feature. I updated the firmware using the USB port, no problem.
Two of my friends paid twice as much for their Sony's and mine looks just as good. Highly recommended.
 Dump your money in garbage May 31, 2008
Alexander Pao (Hawaii, USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
My friend told me never buy any electronics from Philips but I decided to trust this giant brand. After I got this TV, the nightmare began. First, the DVI audio input not function properly. Second, I really doubt this is a 1080p HDTV. The resolution was so horrible after I connect my computer to HDMI input on TV. Third, the color looks weird on red. It is even worse than my old Panasonic 720p TV. After couple hours adjustments, I had no choice but returned this TV. Right now, I feel such a fool not listening to my friend. Anyway, it is totally wasting of time and money.
Great Value May 3, 2008
R. F. Hornak (Mishicot, WI USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Replaced a 15 year old tube TV with the Phillips. I made my decision subsequent to a road trip or two to nearby stores because I don't believe you can make a subjective decision on picture quality based only on written reviews. I looked at the major brands side by side and liked the Phillips picture. Excellent quality per my tastes.
Easy to set up wiring. Also like the Philips method that guides you through color, tint, brightness and contrast adjustments by going through a series of side by side on screen pictures and asking you to pick the one that most appeals to you. Much nicer than making tint or color adjustments via separate controls.
Overall, I am very satisfied with this TV. One minor con would be the lack of swivel capability on the base.
Overal good value for the money April 28, 2008
Pawel M. Wojtowicz
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
PROS:
- great resolution
- 1:1 image while displaying through a pc (although you need a dvi to hdmi converter)
- built in tuner, allows me to watch cable tv on it without a box
- usb port,very convenient for upgrading firmware.
- 3 hdmi ports useful for connecting multiple hd devices
- good SD picture quality with overscan options
- color ( after calibration, defaults are dreadful)
CONS:
- average black levels, good with dynamic contrast on but too much color shift and distracting feature.
- speakers are muddy and unclear but you can fiddle with the EQ to address that, not a perfect fix. Most people have a home theater.
- cannot completely turn this unit off, goes into standby
- poor viewing angles, off center black shifts to light grey along with other colors. Have to be facing the set directly to see true color response. Again most of the time you watch straight on.
- one color temp is set universally for all inputs, that is you can change contrast, brightness and tint, but all will share color temperature.
-color temp drifts when you adjust contrast and brightness
Comments:
This tv overall really shines when you calibrate the color temperature. I have used a hardware puck from Gretagmacbeth to measure the white point on this tv and use the custom settings to bring it to 6500K which really applies to any source you plug to the tv. I use a custom temp for xbox 360 and cable and both look great. If you are like me and not satisfied with the Normal , Warm , Cool presets, either being too blue or too green ( warm ). Try my settings and see if they help you get a nice neutral calibrated response. Be careful adjusting brightness and contrast as they affect the color temp and cause it to drift.
Color Temp:
Custom
R-WP 105
G-WP 84
B-WP 66
R-BL 5
G-BL 5
Dim /lights off settings
Contrast 57
Brightness 62
Color 50
Tint 0
Sharpness 0
(all processing such as pixel perfect, dynamic contrast, are off )
Great TV - HORRIBLE SHIPPING! March 25, 2008
crash crazy (Philadelphia, PA USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is a really nice tv, great picture and I don't think the sound is bad like I've read in other reviews. BUT if you ship through EAGLE beware! They do not have their act together, they sent me the wrong tv and I had to go crazy to resolve the problem.
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