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Vizio GV42LF

Vizio GV42LF

Full specifications for Vizio GV42LF

Manufacturer: VIZIO, Inc.
Part number: GV42LF

General

  • Product Type
  • 42 in LCD TV
  • Digital Television Certification
  • HDTV
  • Video Interface
  • HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • PC Interface
  • VGA (HD-15)
  • HDCP Compatible
  • Yes
  • Dimensions
  • With stand and speakers
  • Width
  • 42 in
  • Depth
  • 10.6 in
  • Height
  • 30.1 in
  • Weight
  • 67.9 lbs

Display

  • Diagonal Size
  • 42 in - Widescreen
  • Technology
  • TFT active matrix
  • Resolution
  • 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format
  • 1080p (FullHD)
  • Image Aspect Ratio
  • 16:9
  • Color Depth
  • 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
  • Image Contrast Ratio
  • 1800:1
  • Brightness (cd/m2)
  • 500
  • Progressive Scan
  • Progressive scanning (line doubling)
  • Widescreen Modes
  • Wide, Zoom, Normal, Panorama
  • Viewing Angle
  • 178 degrees
  • Viewing Angle (Vertical)
  • 178 degrees
  • Pixel Response Time
  • 8 ms
  • Display Menu Language
  • French, English, Spanish
  • Analog Video Signal
  • Composite video, S-Video
  • Backlight Life
  • 50,000 hour(s)
  • Comb Filter
  • 3D digital
  • V-Chip Control
  • Yes
  • Color Temperature Control
  • Yes
  • Additional Features
  • Parental control, Black level expander, Video noise reduction, 2:2 pull down compensation, 3:2 pull down compensation

TV Tuner

  • Analog TV Tuner
  • NTSC
  • Multi-channel Preview
  • Picture-in-picture (PIP), Picture-out-of-picture (POP)
  • Reception System
  • ATSC, NTSC, QAM

Digital TV Tuner

  • Digital TV Tuner
  • QAM, ATSC
  • Digital TV Modulations
  • 8-VSB

Video Features

  • HDTV Ready
  • Yes
  • Input Video Formats
  • 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
  • Supported Computer Resolutions
  • 1280 x 720, 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
  • Freeze Memo
  • Yes
  • Parental Channel Lock
  • Yes
  • Closed Caption Capability
  • Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control
  • Remote control - Infrared
  • Supported Devices
  • TV

Audio System

  • Sound Output Mode
  • Stereo
  • Surround Mode
  • Yes
  • Audio Controls
  • Bass, Treble, Balance
  • Speakers Included
  • 2 speakers
  • Output Power / Total
  • 20 Watt
  • Speaker(s)
  • 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Detachable - 10 Watt

Connections

  • Connector Type
  • 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear

Stands & Mounts

  • Stand Included
  • Yes
  • Stand Design
  • Tabletop

Compliances

  • Compliant Standards
  • CSA, FCC Class B certified

Miscellaneous

  • Antenna
  • None

Power

  • Power Device
  • Power supply - Internal
  • Power
  • AC 120/230 V
  • Power Consumption Operational
  • 280 Watt
  • Compliant Standards
  • CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B
  • Battery
  • None

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support
  • 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details
  • Limited warranty - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight Details

  • Dimensions & Weight Details
  • Panel with stand and speakers - 42 in x 10.6 in x 30.1 in x 67.9 lbs, Panel without stand - 42 in x 5.2 in x 28.5 in, Panel without stand and without speakers - 42 in x 5.2 in x 25.6 in

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Weight (Shipping)
  • 83.1 lbs

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CNET editors' rating

Good

Reviewed by: David Katzmaier

Reviewed: 8/9/07
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