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Plasma TVs

Hitachi 42PDP960DTA

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Hitachi 42PDP960DTA 3.00

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RRP

$3599.00

Review Date

Friday, 15th of December, 2006

Features

Screen size : 41.7 in

What's Hot

Built-in HD TV Tuner, Excellent SD performance, Good Connection options.

What's Not

Pixilation and noise on all image modes, sub-par PC mode

The Final Word

The 42PD960DTA is a good all round mid-range television but has its problems across all modes and is far from brilliant.

Notes

# This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be available in retail and distribution channels, or second hand. The price displayed is the price at review time and the last available recommended retail price.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Surround

Total audio output power (Watts RMS)

Display

Display Technology

Plasma

Colour Support

16.7M Colours

Display Brightness

1400 cd/m2

Contrast ratio

10000:1

Screen size

41.7 in

Screen Resolution

1024x1080

Aspect Ratio

16:09

Pixel Pitch / Dot Pitch (mm)

0.90x0.485

General

Length (mm)

1134

Width (mm)

648

Height (mm)

109

Warranty (Months)

Weight (kg)

35.7

Miscellaneous

Remote Control

Yes

Sleep Timer

Yes

Multimedia Features

Remote Control

Yes

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power

Television Features

Analog TV Tuner

NTSC, PAL, PAL-B/G, PAL-I, PAL-K, SECAM, SECAM B/G, SECAM D/K

Digital TV Standard

HDTV Compatible

DTV Display Format

480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 576i, 576p, 720p (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)

Picture in Picture

Yes

Teletext

Yes

In-built Speakers

Yes

Stand

Yes

Comb Filter

3DYC

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

YPbPr, Audio (RCA) Output, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, S-Video Output

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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