Plasma TVs

Features
· Multiple input options: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i for displaying signals from nearly any source, including HDTV set-top receivers
· 1,000 cd/m2 peak brightness, high 1,000:1 contrast ratio
· 3:2 pulldown detection corrects distortion in film-based digital content
· 42-inch widescreen, flat-panel gas-plasma television; 40.9 x 25.7 x 3.2 inches (W x H x D)
· 480p native display format, ideal for crystal-clear reproduction of your favorite DVDs from a progressive-scan DVD player

DAEWOO DTS42, 42 EDTV WIDESCREEN PLASMA DISPLAY

Daewoo's 42-inch widescreen plasma offering is large enough and affordable enough, relatively speaking, to make it a strong contender for any style-conscious home theater enthusiast. The DTS-42 is an EDTV (enhanced-definition television) with native 480p pixel resolution and display compatibility with standard-, enhanced- and full high-definition input sources (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i), making it perfect for use with progressive-scan DVD players, personal computers, and DTV set-top receivers alike.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the DTS-42 is a mere 3.2 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. You do, however, need to be wary of image burn-in (wherein long-held stationary images leave a permanent impression in the screen).

The DTS-42 offers 853 x 480 native pixel resolution, a stunning 1,000:1 contrast ratio, high 1,000 cd/m2 peak luminance, and broad (160 degrees, horizontal/vertical) viewing angles so everyone can enjoy the best seat in the house.

Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

The DTS-42 also performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal. DVD mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; reverse 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

A digital, dynamic comb filter enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt). Other image enhancements include CCF (Capsulated Color Filter) technology for natural colors, a MGDI (Meta Genuine Digital Image) engine, and ISM (Image Sticking Minimization), which guards against image burn-in)

An onboard NTSC tuner lets you watch SD television right out of the box.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, 2 ferrite-cores (for optional speaker connections), 1 component-video cable, 1 coaxial RF cable, 2 stereo analog/composite-video cables, 1 AC power cable, and a user's manual.

Features
· High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) offers direct-digital AV connection with compatible gear
· CableCARD compatibility obviates the need for a separate box for digital cable reception
· 2 elliptical speakers powered by 8 watts per channel; optical digital-audio output passes Dolby Digital 5.1 sound from select DTV programs
· 37-inch gas-plasma TV with built-in NTSC and digital ATSC/QAM tuners and high 3,000:1 contrast ratio; 38.1 x 25.2 x 3.8 inches (W x H x D)
· 1,366 x 768 native pixel resolution with HDTV/EDTV display capability (1080i/720p/480p); fine 0.80 x 0.64 mm dot pitch

Deep Blacks, Bright Whites, and 8.58 Billion Colors1The realism of a TV's image is strongly linked to its contrast ratio, and this plasma features a high contrast ratio of up to 3000:12. Such a wide range from black to white means great depth and dimensionality with vibrant colors??and this plasma can display an incredible 8.58 billion colors for a superior picture. Deep blacks provide excellent shadow detail during dark scenes, while brilliant whites allow our plasmas to render bright scenes with vivid realism.View Digital Programming Without A Cable Box Panasonic plasma HDTVs with CableCARD slots can accept a small card that allows you to receive standard definition and high definition digital broadcasts. No bulky set-top cable box??perfect for a wall-mounted plasma TV. Contact your cable company to find out if they offer this service in your area.Receive Over-The-Air HDTV Broadcasts Sports, movies, and original network programming are all available in high definition from many local broadcasters. Receive and view local over-the-air broadcasts on this plasma in stunning HDTV clarity using the built-in HDTV tuner3. If your cable company passes through HDTV broadcasts from local broadcasters, you can decode and tune those as well.A Single Cable Carries High-Quality Digital Audio and Video If you have even a moderately complicated home theater setup, you probably have a pile of tangled cables on the floor behind it. Imagine replacing all those cables with a single cable that carries both digital video and audio at the same time. With the new HDMI standard, that's exactly what you get. The HDMI connector on this TV accepts high-quality digital video and audio via the same thin cable, allowing you to run one cable from the source to the TV.A Cinema-Style Viewing Experience At Home This widescreen TV features a width-to-height ratio similar

Panasonic's 37-inch TH-37PX50U gas-plasma TV offers a 16:9 widescreen dimension to match the aspect ratio of your favorite feature films and an HDMI input for direct-digital connection with high-definition sources. Not that you necessarily need them--the 1,366 x 768-pixel 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.

The set's authorized CableCARD port means the set will also receive digital cable television systems services directly from a compatible cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box. You'll enjoy plug-and-play convenience wherever you are.

A plasma screen renders vivid colors like you've never seen before (as in, up to 8.85 billion in this case), extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the TH-37PX50U is a mere 3.8 inches deep, one of the slimmest plasmas around--perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems.

The TH-37PX50U's contrast ratio is rated at an extraordinarily lifelike 3,000:1, and its fine, 0.80 x 0.64 mm dot pitch means exceptionally smooth detail.

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) offers uncompressed digital data transmission between compatible devices, as between the TH-37PX50U and a DTV satellite receiver. Other connections include dual HD component-video inputs, 2 each composite- and S-video inputs, and a set of composite-video-based AV outputs simplifies hookup with an external AV receiver and speaker system.

The TV's internal stereo speakers are powered by 8 watts per channel. Special surround processing creates spacious 3D effects from stereo speakers and a selectable audio leveler automatically adjusts the volume level on your TV to prevent wide variations in sound between different TV stations and types of programming.

Other features include V-Chip Program lockout, on/off sleep timers, a remote control, and closed-caption decoding.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, remote batteries (2 AA), a pedestal base, an AC power cord, F-type coaxial antenna adapters, ferrite cores, 2 clampers, a warranty card, a customer card, and a service-center list.

Features
· 42-inch widescreen HD-ready plasma television with 15 watts per channel x 2 and built-in NTSC tuner; 43.5 x 30.6 x 3.9 inches (W x H x D)
· Ambilight technology throws a soft glow on the wall behind the screen to enhance perceived brightness, contrast, and color accuracy
· Pixel Plus processor enhances every single pixel displayed, giving you razor-sharp pixels with incredible detail and depth
· Digital Crystal Clear technology and antireflective coating ensure high (3,000:1) contrast, high (1,000 cd/m3) brightness
· Includes table stand; mounting brackets and a headphone output for private listening

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Philips' 42PF9966 plasma television offers a high-performance, widescreen (16:9) image from a casing less than 4 inches deep. The 50-inch set offers astronomical brightness and contrast settings (1,000 cd/m3 and 3,000:1, respectively), as well as an integrated TV tuner for cable or broadcast reception of all your favorite programs. Hook it up to an optional DTV receiver or progressive-scan DVD player and you'll enjoy vivid, detailed images from 1080i, 720p, and 480p sources, which render at up to 720p resolution on the set's native 1,366 x 768-pixel screen.

Philips' unique Ambilight feature throws a soft glow on the wall behind the set to relax your eyes and heighten your perception of image detail, brightness, contrast, and colors. Ambilight settings include 6 presets and a user-adjustable setting. Philips invented Digital Natural Motion to eliminate the "juddering" effects visible in moving video images. Digital Natural Motion estimates motion and corrects "juddering" in both broadcast and DVD-based movie material, smoothing and sharpening the images you see.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the 42PF9966 is a mere 3.9 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting (mounting brackets provided). Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. You do, however, need to be wary of image burn-in (wherein long-held stationary images leave a permanent impression in the screen).

This TV also uses the power of the Pixel Plus processor to enhance every single pixel displayed. The result is razor-sharp pixels with incredible detail and depth. A feature called Active Control Plus continually adjusts picture settings at over 60 times per second for all inputs, correcting both sharpness and noise reduction, even adjusting for changes in ambient viewing light.

The set pumps 15 watts per channel x 2 RMS, and onboard Dolby Virtual Surround simulates enveloping surround sound from any 2 speakers. FM tuning options include 40 convenient presets, RDS (Radio Data Service) for visual station and song identification, and auto/manual station setting. The unit's .125-inch headphone jack affords private listening.

Audio/video inputs include a direct-digital HDMI input, 2 component-video (1 configured for RCA-type RGB+HV computer outputs, with separate horizontal and vertical sync terminals), 3 each S-video, and composite-video connections. A convenient side-panel input (including a headphone jack and an S-video jack) simplifies spontaneous hookups.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link the set with any AV source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver). HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multi-channel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

What's in the Box
TV, stand, a universal remote control, remote batteries, and a user's manual.

Features
· CineMotion 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal removes redundant video information to display a film-frame-accurate picture from movie sources
· S-Master 1-bit digital amplifier pumps 25 watts per channel x 2 stereo sound and 50 watts x 1 to a built-in subwoofer
· Brilliant, high-definition, plasma television with 42-inch screen and integrated ATSC (HDTV) tuner; 44.9 x 26.5 x 6.3 inches (W x H x D)
· CableCARD compatibility removes the need for a separate digital cable box; direct-digital HDMI interface accommodates advanced digital sources
· BN Smoother circuit eliminates MPEG block noise (image distortion); WEGA Engine system keeps images in the digital domain

Sony's 42-inch KDE-42XS955 gas-plasma television boasts a bright, detailed, and perfectly flat screen, stylish construction, and abundant image enhancements. The screen features a wide, 16:9 aspect ratio to match the dimension of most movies and HDTV broadcasts, and the set is compatible with standard-definition 480i, enhanced-definition 480p, and high-definition 720p and 1080i signals, delivering full-fledged HDTV reception right out of the box via its integrated NTSC and ATSC (HDTV) tuners. It also offers digital cable readiness with a CableCARD slot and the latest digital-video interface, HDMI.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the KDE-42XS955 is a mere 6.25 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting (for wall positioning, use bracket SU-PW3M). Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. You do, however, need to be wary of image burn-in (wherein long-held stationary images leave a permanent impression in the screen).

Sony's CineMotion 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal is a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

The set's WEGA Engine system maximizes picture performance from any video source by minimizing the number of digital-to-analog conversion processes. This full digital processing engine includes Sony's MID-X (Multi Image Driver), which maintains the integrity of a converted signal by minimizing image loss in the scaling process.

Digital Reality Creation (DRC) circuitry ensures high picture resolution, while proprietary Direct Digital II circuitry increases a video signal's signal-to-noise ratio before it reaches the DRC circuit, ensuring rich, natural-looking images from any source.

Sony's BN Smoother scans the frequency of a given image (such as those from DVD players, off-air HDTV programming, or even analog cable and broadcasts) to calculate the edges of each MPEG block. It applies an algorithm to each block edge, smoothing the transition from one block to another for a seamless picture.

The set includes numerous other features.

• Single-tuner PIP (picture-in-picture) lets you view 2 images simultaneously (such as 1 TV station and 1 video input).
• A Memory Stick media slot (compatible with Memory Stick Pro and Memory Stick Duo media) grants convenient viewing of JPEG and MPEG-1 files. It can also display customized slide shows using MP3 files for background music.
• Authorized CableCARD ability means the set will receive digital cable television systems services directly from the cable operator without requiring a bulky, external cable box.
• Sony's exclusive S-Master 1-bit digital amplifier produces a powerful 25 watts per channel (x 2), pumping an additional 50 watts into a built-in subwoofer for rich, full-bodied sound from movies and music.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link the set with any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver). HDMI supports standard-definition (SD), enhanced definition (ED), or high-definition (HD) video, plus multichannel digital audio--all using a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports up to 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.

What's in the Box
TV, removable stand, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, a quick-start guide, a cleaning cloth, and warranty/registration information.

Get multifunction in a slim package with this Sony 42" Plasma WEGA HDTV. The set displays photos and movie files with a built-in enhanced Memory Stick media slot and the CableCARD slot makes it digital cable ready without the need for a set-top box. Twin View lets you watch 2 shows side by side and zoom in on one with sound. Built-in ATSC tuner provides free hi-definition viewing. Imported. 29-5/8Hx44-7/8Wx14-1/4D". 125 lb

Features
· CineMotion Reverse 3:2 pulldown technology lets you watch progressive-scan movies in their native 24-frame format
· Stereo speakers with 10 watts per channel; SRS TruSurround simulated surround sound and BBE sound enhancement
· 42-inch plasma television with built-in speakers, pedestal and NTSC tuner; 42.32 x 29.53 x 4.33 inches (W x H x D) without stand
· 852 (H) x 480 (V) native pixel resolution; compatible with 480i/p, 720p, and 1080i video resolutions
· Offers HDMI digital-video input; enhancements include Sony's Digital Reality Creation and Direct Digital II Circuitry (DDC)

Get all-in-one convenience with this Sony 42" Plasma WEGA EDTV with built-in NTSC tuner, tabletop stand and bottom speaker. The set is enhanced-definition/HD ready (HD tuner required), and raises standard signals to HD quality with Digital Reality Creation Multifunction Circuitry. The TV's Cinemotion 3:2 pulldown feature provides smoother picture movement when playing movies or other media. Imported. With stand: 32-5/8Hx42-3/8Wx12-3/8D" (99 lb.). Without stand: 29-5/8Hx42-3/8Wx4-3/8D" (87 lb.).

Sony's M-series KE-42M1 42-inch plasma WEGA EDTV monitor offers more screen for the buck than just about any plasma TV out there. The flat-panel set packs a re-engineered panel driver (which heightens the contrast range and picture depth), Sony's Direct Digital II Circuitry, Digital Reality Creation picture-enhancing circuitry, and stereo speakers powered by 10 watts per channel.

With a plasma screen you get vivid colors like you've never seen before, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, typically, than those of most LCD screens), and easy placement due to a plasma monitor's slim profile--the KE-42M1 is a mere 4.33 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting. Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed near lighting or sound systems. You do have to be on guard against image burn-in, however.

Direct Digital Circuitry II optimizes incoming video signals to minimize video artifacts for cleaner signal processing, while Digital Reality Creation MultiFunction circuitry bit maps any NTSC source (DVD, VHS, DBS, Cable, etc.), creating a picture that rivals high definition resolution.

Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p and 720p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts.

The KE-42M1 also employs CineMotion Reverse 3-2 PullDown technology (often called 3:2 pulldown), a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movies in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

Connections include 1 component-video input, 3 composite- and 2 S-video inputs (1 each on the front panel for ready connection to a camcorder or gaming console), and an RF coaxial inputs for hookup with an older VCR, cable box, or antenna. In addition, the set features an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) input with HDCP (High Definition Multimedia Interface with High Definition Copy Protection), for a direct digital connection with an HD source like a DTV set-top box, supporting both uncompressed high definition video and multi-channel digital audio through a single cable. A headphone jack affords private listening.

The set comes with a built-in NTSC tuner, a tabletop stand for placement flexibility, and a sleek, bottom speaker design to compliment any home theater system. Sony's Center Speaker In function lets you use the TV's built-in speakers as a center-channel speaker when the set is connected a multi-channel audio/video receiver.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control (RMY-1003), remote batteries (2 AA), a 75-ohm RF coaxial cable, clamp screws, a cleaning cloth, an AC power cord, plug holder for AC power cord, a user's manual, a quick-setup guide, and warranty information.

Features
· 1 DVI direct-digital input, 2 ColorStream HD component-video inputs for ultimate quality from DTV receivers and progressive-scan DVD players
· Toshiba PixelPure technology produces a picture that's consistently clear, deep, and accurate
· 1,024 x 768 native pixel resolution; 3D Y/C (4 MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter removes blurred edges between colors and reduces dot crawl
· 10 watts per channel audio power x 2; SRS TruSurround and Dolby Virtual Surround produce enveloping sound from just 2 speakers
· 42-inch widescreen high-definition plasma monitor; 50.3 x 27.8 x 4.9 inches (W x H x D)

Toshiba's 42HP84 42-inch plasma television will thrill fans of both movies and sports with its widescreen, portrait-thin chassis, full high-definition resolution, phenomenal picture enhancements, and great sound. The set produces 10 watts per channel stereo sound with both Dolby Virtual Surround and SRS WOW technology to enliven your viewing.

A plasma screen gives you incredibly vivid colors, extremely wide viewing angles (wider, even, than LCD screens), and a casing that's easy place due to its slim size--the 42HP84 is a mere 4.9 inches deep, perfect for desk or wall mounting (a table stand is included). Brightness tends to be extremely uniform across plasma screens, which are also impervious to the picture distortion and negative color balances that afflict CRT monitors when placed in close proximity to lighting or sound systems. You do, however, need to be wary of image burn-in (wherein long-held stationary images leave a permanent impression in the screen).

Heading up the great features is Toshiba's PixelPure proprietary digital video processing, which encompasses 8 different processing circuits that together create a consistently clear, deep, and accurate picture. Among PixelPure's components are: 6.2 million-pixel oversampling (for higher perceived resolution), real-speed progressive scanning (which uses additional sampling points to create smoother diagonal lines), a Magic Square algorithm (for smooth, natural color gradation), Dynamic Contrast Enhancer (for higher perceived contrast and increased color saturation), and Color Detail Enhancer (to maintain fine image detail in color-saturated areas).

HD Dynamic Contrast continually analyzes picture information and enhances those parts of the picture with the most detail information which results in sharper, deeper, more film-like images. The 42HP84's 3D Y/C (4 MB, 10-bit) digital comb filter further enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).

A pair of ColorStream HD component-video inputs provides the ultimate picture quality from high-resolution component-video signals, like those from DTV set-top boxes, progressive DVD players, or satellite receivers. Other connections include a direct-digital DVI input with high-bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP), 3 each composite- and S-video inputs, and a composite-video output (with both fixed- and variable-level audio outs) for use with a VCR or surround receiver. Front-panel inputs simplify connections with camcorders and gaming consoles.

HD Window POP (picture-on-picture) accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i signals and can even display 2 different-resolution signals simultaneously. The split-screen function lets you adjust the size of the POP boxes and will even let you view both 16:9 and 4:3 images at the same time. The set's 12 MultiWindow system makes it possible to see the main picture while viewing your favorites or doing a channel scan in 11 smaller boxes.

When hooked up to the IR output, the supplied TheaterLink IR dongle lets you operate up to six video components by simply pointing the remote at the TV screen, even if the components are hidden away in cabinets or out of view.

Cinema Mode (3:2 pulldown) circuitry identifies original film-based content from DVDs, then reassembles the frame sequence to more accurately reproduce the original 24-frame-per-second material. Four TheaterWide picture modes enable full-screen viewing of varying widescreen movie formats, while color temperature control provides three selectable temperature settings for achieving an optimum white balance.

SRS WOW creates an enveloping sound with enhanced bass and great dialogue reproduction. This system combines SRS 3D (for wide, three-dimensional sound), TruBass (which boosts bass-frequency perception for more dramatic effects); and Focus (which raises the perceived sound "image" vertically to clarify voices, even at low listening levels).

What's in the Box
TV, table stand, remote control, remote batteries, IR dongle (for use with set's TheaterLink IR capability), a user's manual, and registration/warranty information.

Get the total HD package with this Toshiba 42" TheaterWide Plasma HDTV. The set's built-in 720p true HD tuner provides free hi-definition viewing without the need for a set-top box. Features TheaterWide modes that are ideal for displaying HDTV signals and enhanced for widescreen TV DVDs. Also includes 1024x768 panel resolution, 2000:1 contrast ratio, Virtual Dolby (SRS TruSurround) Surround Sound and HD window POP with split screen and 12 multi windows. Made in USA. 31Hx57Wx16D". 115 lb.