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Hitachi 42PDP960DTA - Front
Hitachi 42PDP960DTA - Perspective
Hitachi 42PDP960DTA3.00Explain star rating
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
6
Audio Type
Surround
Total audio output power (Watts RMS)
36
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)
12
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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