PD420

PD420 Full-HD Flat-Panel Display (42 Inches)

Breathtaking when it’s turned off, as well as turned on.

This 42-inch LCD is designed to such aesthetic proportions that it’s as much high art as it is high technology. Of course, its greater beauty lies inside. Turn this LCD on and you’re face-to-face with radiant 1080p HD resolution, dazzling AM TFT-LCD technology, stunning Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ processing, brilliant DVI and HDMI with HDCP, and rich connectivity options. Friends may wonder whether you’re a movie enthusiast or an art collector. Tell them, both.

 

Product Information

Signal Compatibility

Video Support:HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High definition Digital Content Protection) for encrypted digital video, Component and RGB HDTV (1080p, 1080i, 720p), Component and RGB EDTV (576p, 480p), Component, Composite and S-Video SDTV (576i, 480i, RGB SCART with adapter, NTSC/NTSC 4.43, PAL (B,G)/(D,K)/I/M/N
Computer Support:Digital and Analog up to 1920x1080 @ 60Hz, Macintosh®
Communication:IR remote, RS-232
Audio:TOS-Link optical audio out, L/R analog audio in/out 10W per channel amplification

Connectivity

(2) HDMI:HDMI 1.2 (High Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
(2) Component (RCA):HDTV, EDTV, SDTV
(2) Audio (2x L/R RCA):Component audio in
(1) S-PDIF:Digital audio out
(1) RGB (HD15):HDTV, Computer (VESA DDC2B Plug & Play Compatible), SW updates, RGB, Component
(1) Mini-Stereo:3.5mm-Computer audio in
(1) S-Video:SDTV
(2) Composite:SDTV
(2) Audio (2xRCA):SDTV Audio in (1 S-Video or Composite)
(2) Analog Audio L/R:Audio out L/R +/- (10W per channel amplified)
(1) D-SUB 9-Pin:RS-232 Control

Performance

Screen Size:42.02" (106,7cm)
Technology:Deep Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Surface:Anti-Glare, Hard Coated
Native Resolution:1920 x 1080 (2,073,600 pixels)
Aspect Ratio:16:9
LCD Response:6.5ms (gray to gray)
Luminance (cd/m2):500
Display Colors:16.7 million, 24-bit True Color
Backlight:60,000 hr MTBF
Contrast Ratio:5000:1 (Dynamic Contrast) 1500:1 ANSI
Video Processing:Cortez-plus® LCD controller with 10-bit Genesis Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ processor with TrueLife™ Motion-Adaptive De-Interlacing, ACM-3D for rich color processing and noise reduction, 3D Intellicomb® for optimal image enhancement, Auto-cinema mode with 3:2/2:2 pull down, MPEG noise reduction
Viewing Angle:Horizontal: +/- 88° (176°); Vertical: +/- 88° (176°)
Image Adjustment:Gamma, Contrast, Color Temp, Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Backlight. RGB gain/offset
Pixel Arrangement:RGB Vertical Stripe
Pixel Pitch:0.1615(H) x 0.04845(V)

Features

Picture Enhancement:10-bit Faroujda DCDi Cinema™ with TrueLife™ MADI
PC Auto-lock:Yes
PIP/PBP/POP:HD in HD, Dynamic scaling, Video PIP over full screen graphics and video backgrounds, Graphics PIP over full screen graphics background, Picture-by-Picture window, PIP resizing, PIP positioning
Transparent OSD:Yes
Flesh Tone Correction:Yes
Multi-language OSD:Yes
Full Function Remote:Backlit IR remote with discrete code source keys
Wall Mount:Optional, VESA standard 200mm x 200mm
Table Top Stand:Low-profile stand included, removable
Power Indicator:Adjustable front LED
Amplifier Power:10 watts x 2

General

Dimensions:W: 40.0" (1016mm), H: 23.98" (609mm), D: 5.08" (129.1mm)
Weight:~54 lb (24.5 kg) w/o tablestand
Wall Mount:200mm x 200mm VESA® FPMPMI™
Operating Temperature:41° F (5° C) - 113° F (45° C)
Operating Altitude:Sea Level - 9,800 Ft (3,000m)
Operating Humidity:10% - 90% non-condensing
Universal Power Supply:90V - 264V at 50-60Hz (auto-ranging)
Power Consumption:<220W
Stand-by Consumption:<2W

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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