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Philips 42PFL9703D
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| Screen size | 42 inches | ||
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | ||
| HD compatibility (1080i/720p) | Oui | ||
| HD Ready certification | Oui | ||
| Brightness | 500 cd/m² | ||
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| Contrast ratio | 30000:1 |
| Viewing angles (H+V) | 176 ° / 176 ° |
| Response time | 2 ms |
| Sound level | 2 x 15 Watt RMS + Subwoofer |
| Connectivity | VGA • HDMI (x4) • Péritel (x2)YUV • S-Vidéo • Composite |
| Dimensions (LxHxW) | 1054 x 731 x 265 mm |
| Weight | 27.2 kg |
| Type | LCD |
| 3D | no |
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Vincent Lheur
Test date: August 7, 2008
Test date: August 7, 2008
With a PC
No particular problem to report concerning the connection of the PFL9703D to a PC in HDMI. The image is well framed, without the degradation of text and there is a correct 1:1 ratio.
This television is identical except for one detail to the 42PFL7603H which we tested. The latter is equipped with an HD tuner while there isn’t one in the PFL7603D. It’s a detail that isn’t unimportant because HD cable will come to France in October 2008. So this model loses a star compared to the H version.
For the rest, its characteristics, panel, and electronic components, it is identical to the model we tested.
Pluses
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Ambilight system
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Nice sound quality
Minuses
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Gamma correction cannot be deactivated
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Weak real contrast
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Lack of depth in black
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Digital TV tuner not HD compatible
Devoid of an HD digital tuner, the PFL9703D loses a star compared to the H version.
