Sylvania 6842PE 42" Flat-Panel EDTV Plasma Monitor Product Description Sylvania's 6842PF is a 42-inch, widescreen (16:9) gas-plasma display compatible with progressive-scan and high-definition signals up to 1080i. This unit offers incredibly vivid, high-contrast images and is the ultimate addition to any home theater. Perfect for movies and other programs formatted for 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, the monitor's HD component-video inputs accept full 720p and 1080i HDTV signals from set-top boxes and DTV receivers, which are sold separately. One of the main benefits of a plasma screen is the vivid and brilliant color display of over 16 million colors. Additionally, the 6842PF boasts extremely wide viewing angles (compared to most LCD screens), and easy placement due to its slim profile of less than 5 inches of depth. And like all plasma displays, the 6842PF is immune to the distortion and negative color balances one may encounter when using a conventional CRT television near flourescent lighting or speaker systems. On-Screen Menu Display in English, French, or Spanish On-Screen Picture Control Display Auto Sleep Timer – Power Off High Brightness: 1000 cd/m 2 VGA (852 x 480 Pixel Resolution) 16:9 Wide Screen Aspect Ratio High Definition Television (HDTV) Compatible 1000:1 Contrast Ratio 16.7 Million Color Display Video Input SD & HD Rear Component Video Side and Rear Composite Video Side and Rear S-Video Audio Input 2 Side & 2 Rear L/R Audio for Video Audio Output L/R Audio for Video 5W+5W Speaker Output Technical Details 42" plasma Monitor ED compatible, 16.7 million color display 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, 1000:1 contrast ratio 852 x 480 pixel resolution 41.68 x 4.56 x 26.69 (L x W x H) Sylvania's 42" Plasma WVGA-ED Monitor is a widescreen (16:9) plasma display compatible with progressive-scan and high-definition signals.With its richly vibrant display of over 16 million colors, this plasma display monitor offers incredibly vivid, high-contrast images on a 42 inch, 16:9 aspect-ratio screen?ideal for movies and other ?movie screen? formatted programs. It is the perfect addition to any home theater.Additionally, with extremely wide viewing angles (compared to most LCD screens) and easy placement, thanks to a surprisingly slim profile of less than 5 inches, it is easily incorporated into even the most challenging interior design plans. To optimize your viewing experience, the monitor is also equipped with stereo speakers, providing exceptional sound quality, and jacks for S-video input, composite video input and audio input/output, allowing you to upgrade picture and sound quality even more. The monitor?s HD component-video inputs accept full 720p and 1080i HDTV signals from set-top boxes or DTV receivers (sold separately). And like all plasma displays, this monitor is immune to the distortion and negative color balances encountered when using a conventional CRT television near fluorescent lighting or speaker systems Toshiba 50HP66 50" Plasma HDTV Product Description Step into the future with the 50-inch Toshiba 50HM66 plasma screen HDTV, which features a stylishly contemporary black cabinet and space-saving bottom mounted speaker system.The set's built-in ATSC (DTV) tuner pulls HD signals (480p/720p/1080i) right from the airwaves, and its QAM tuner is fully compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming. It comes with a tabletop stand that can be removed for wall mounting (with optional hardware). This plasma set features Toshiba's CableClear DNR+ technology, which optimizes poor NTSC signals from antenna or cable sources to eliminate video noise ("snow") for a clean crisp image. It utilizes the digital 3D/YC comb filter to compare frames and determine the existence and extent of video noise. It then applies the needed amount of digital video noise reduction, and the appropriate sharpness adjustment to keep the picture clear. This feature now works on RF, composite and S-Video inputs, and can be selected by input. The aforementioned 3D Y/C comb filter separates brightness and color signals better in 3D domain to eliminate cross-color, cross-luminance and dot-crawl distortion. It performs field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the color from the black-and-white information and remove both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl, resulting in a razor sharp image. The Cinema Mode feature performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, too--a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. To adapt 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant information to display a frame-accurate picture. This set also offers five TheaterWide modes that expand letterboxed images--which is particularly useful when watching narrow letterboxed Panavision or CinemaScope films. The 50HM66 has a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution (XGA), a peak 1000 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, and an amazing 10,000:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) The GameTimer feature allows parents to set the television to shut off after a specified period of time and stay off until a lockout key code is entered. For optimum display of each type of input source, the Individual AV Settings by Input function allows you to make video adjustments for each type of input, such as RF, composite, S-Video, and each component video input. Other convenience features include color temperature control, closed captioning on mute, sleep timer, tri-lingual on-screen display, video input labeling, channel labeling, channel/video lock, and V-Chip parental controls. This set has two stereo speakers that provide 10 watts of power per channel (for 20 watts of total power) and SRS WOW virtual surround sound. The StableSound feature maintains television volume within a preset range regardless of the source signal. This helps to eliminate the annoyance of normal program volume being followed immediately by extremely loud commercial messages or drastic volume fluctuations while changing channels. It's easy to connect to brilliant imagery with the component and HDMI connections--the latter offering pure digital audio/video performance with no degradation of signal from just one convenient cable. This set offers the following connection options: Composite A/V: 3 (1 front) in, 1 out S-Video: 3 (1 front) in Component Video: 2 in HDMI: 2 in RF: 1 in PC VGA: 1 in PC audio in: 1 Digital audio out: 1 coaxial, 1 optical Tech Talk HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats--standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV). SRS WOW virtual surround sound processing technology consists of three separate sound expanding systems, which work together to extract "buried" highs and lows. The three systems are, SRS 3D, TruBass, and FOCUS. SRS 3D creates a three dimensional sound field from just two speakers, thus giving the listener the feeling of hearing a multi speaker surround sound system. TruBass produces a powerful, yet low, frequency sound by utilizing a process called psychoacoustics. From only two small speakers, TruBass will give the effect of an expensive sub bass woofer that will leave the listener amazed by the quality of the sound. FOCUS was added to direct the energy from the speakers of the television set in a vertical direction up towards the listenerÕs ears. The addition of FOCUS means that there is virtually no loss of sound from the speakerÕs position on the bottom panel near the floor, which achieves a clear, undistorted range of audio. What's in the Box Plasma HDTV, remote control (with batteries), power cable, tabletop stand, printed operating instructions Technical Details Sleek, black 50-inch Plasma HDTV with bottom-mounted speakers; measures 49.5 x 34.25 x 16.2 inches (WxHxD) with included stand Integrated NTSC, ATSC tuners; QAM tuner compatible with unscrambled HDTV cable reception 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 1000 cd/m2 brightness, 10,000:1 contrast ratio Inputs: 3 composite (1 front), 3 S-Video (1 front), 2 component, 2 HDMI, 1 PC VGA, 1 RF Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS WOW virtual surround sound The Toshiba 50HP66 Integrated Plasma TV delivers the very best in picture quality for better home theater. The high-definition plasma TV utilizes a 10,000:1 high contrast ratio panel for enhanced picture quality. StableSOund reduces volume fluctuations by keeping volume within set levels. SRS WOW greatly improves audio performance with better fidelity and wider "sweet spot" for listeners. Dual HDMI inputs provide uncompressed digital audio & video in one convenient cable. Black Cabinetry integrates the bottom speakers, creating a sleeker and more modern design. 10,000 - 1 contrast ratio 3D Y/C Comb Filter 480i Auto Aspect 2-3 Pull Down Cinema Mode 20W speaker output SRS WOW & StableSound PC input (15-pin D-Sub), PC audio input, S-Video (2), ColorStream HD inputs (2), A/V inputs 2 HDMI digital inputs Outputs - Variable Out, Digital Audio Coax & Digital, A/V and S-Video RF inputs Includes 4-item glow universal remote Energy Star compliant Power Source - 120V @ 60Hz; 460W power consumption Dimensions(WxHxD) - 49.5 x 34.2 x 16.2 Weight - 122.4 lbs. Sony FWD50PX2/B 50" Plasma TV Black Product Description The FWD-50PX2 is a 50-inch High Definition Professional Display, well suited for corporate and consumer applications. The display provides a versatile platform including analog and digital inputs for both video and PC devices. This HD monitor is able to display video resolutions up to 1080i. Technical Details High definition (XGA) plasma Progressive scan display Multiple input connectivity Flexible option boards High resolution video display DELL W4201C 42" High Definition HD Plasma TV Product Description DellTM 4201C 42" Plasma HDTV delivers spectacular High Definition picture quality with bright, vivid images and superb contrast. The W4201C is multi-media optimized with a wide aspect display providing 1024 vertical lines and 768 horizontal lines of resolution. High Definition is easy with Dell's HD Built-in dual digital/analog tuner, and with advanced video processing from DNX TM by Pixelworks, the television experience is the quality you would expect from Dell! (Dell Plasma TVs are not available in Alaska and Hawaii.) Key Features: *1100 nits typical brightness, the W4200s are easily viewable even in well-lit rooms * Extreme connectivity including Audio-Video inputs (2 Component, 3 Composite, 2 S-Video, 2x HDMI and 7 RCA Audio) as well as PC inputs (VGA, and PC Audio) Reliability: * Under the Dell HALT (Highly Accelerated Life Testing) regimen, Dell Plasma TVs are pushed well past specified tolerance limits for heat, cold, vibration, shocks and drops to ensure that they are more-than-durable enough for real-world conditions Display Weight: -- Without Stand: 75.0 lbs -- With Stand: 92.6 lbs -- With Stand Plus Speakers: 98.9 lbs System Dimensions (W x H x D): -- System without speakers or stand: 40.6" x 24.8" x 3.3" -- System with stand: 40.6" x 28.0" x 9.75" -- System with stand, speakers and speaker stands attached1: 51.9" x 28.0" x 9.75" Aspect Ratio: -- 16: 9 Technical Details Widescreen, High Resolution (1024 x 768 resolution) HD-Built in Television designed for your living room or media room Two tuners included, dual ATSC/NTSC (digital/analog) and an NTSC (analog) tuner Thin profile--at 3.3" thick--allowing an easy fit in armoires or mount on a wall (with optional wall mount) High 10,000: 1 contrast ratio and DNX by Pixelworks video processing technology for crisp, clear images with fast-paced action video Total 40 watt detachable speakers provide a phenomenal SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound experience--ideal for the ultimate high definition home theater experience Panasonic TH-42PHD8UK 42" Plasma HDTV Monitor Product Description This 16:9 widescreen plasma set a bright display that will look good in any room, on any wall or on any surface. It comes standard with both basic video and PC inputs and is easily expandable to accommodate a variety of different sources. Image Panasonic's Multi-Facet Asymmetrical Configuration Hyper-Pixel (MACH) panel features new materials and technology that improves the light-emitting efficiency and intensity of their plasma screens. The result is a deeper contrast ratio (up to 3,000:1 in dark areas), 2,048 shades of gradation (4,096 shades via HDMI or DVI connection and optional accessory board),3.62 billion full-time displayable colors. It boasts a 1,024 x 768 resolution and is compatible with a whole host of HD signals, from 1080i to 480p. The TH-42PHD8UK also uses a host of Panasonic image improving features. Adaptive Gain Control raises contrast while suppressing noise by detecting and boosting only the image edges. Motion Picture Noise Disturbance Reduction detects motion patterns that tend to generate noise and makes adjustments to maximize image quality without diminishing the quality of stationary background objects. The Active Interlace/Progressive Conversion System reduces interlace to progressive conversion noise that often occurs when reproducing tiny movements, resulting in better vertical resolution. Connections The TH-42PHD8UK features both flexible A/V and IT system configurations. Built-in video connections include S-video, BNC, and component. Accessory boards expand your possibilities to include SDI, HD-SDI, HDMI, DVI-D w/HDCP, Twisted-Pair cable, and IEEE 802.11b. Have the set do double duty as your PC monitor, too, since it supports VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, and UXGA PC signals and comes with a common PC monitor port. The Remotes System Monitoring Command feature allows users to control their TH-42PHD8UK via RS-232C interface. If you really want to get fancy, a built-in wall processor allows you to array TH-42PHD8UKs in 2x2, 3x3, or even 4x4 multi-screen video walls. 37-inch Wide Screen A general rule of thumb for selecting the right size television screen is that the screen width--not its 37-inch diagonal measurement--should be between three and five times the optimum viewing distance, such as the distance from the TV screen to where your eyes are while sitting on the couch. Less than that and you may be distracted by the scan lines of the picture. More than that, and you may lose the detail of your TV. Based on this guide, the TH-42PHD8UK is ideal for viewing distances of nine to 15 feet. Other Features Panasonic's new Advanced Dual Picture Mode simultaneously displays images from two different video sources or a video and PC source. 4x Digital Zoom allows you to divide the screen into zones and enlarge images up to 400%. The set also features enhanced screen saver and energy-saving functions. What's in the Box TH-42PHD8UK plasma TV, remote control unit, battery, band, power cord, warranty, and operating instructions book Technical Details 160 degrees x160 degrees viewing angle Full-time 3.62 billion (maximum 8.52 billion) displayable colors 1024x768 resolution with 16: 9 contrast ratio Up to 3000: 1 contrast ratio When set up for portrait display, this 42-inch plasma display is similar in size and aspect ratio to a movie-size poster. Use it as a moving image poster. Or upgrade the system with a scheduling function that displays content according to the correct time zone, and use it as a digital signboard.