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Maxent MX-42HPT51 42" Plasma TV (Widescreen, 1024x768, HDTV)

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  • At a Glance
  • Diagonal screen size of 42 to 45 inches
  • 1024 by 768 resolution
  • Plasma display

Product Specs

Screen Specs
Diagonal screen size42 inches
Viewable size42 inches
Display typePlasma
Maximum resolution1024 x 768
Contrast ratio8000:1
Brightness1300 cd/m^2
Aspect ratio16:9
Broadcast Standards & Resolutions
Broadcast format displayed768p
Broadcast format supported
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 480i (SDTV)
  • 480p (EDTV)
Dimensions and Weight
Width42.25 inches
Depth10.25 inches
Height31 inches
Weight79.4 pounds
Interface Connections
Interface connectionSerial - 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232)
Input
  • A/V (Composite)
  • Coaxial (RF)
  • Component Video
  • HDMI
  • S-Video
  • VGA
Output
  • Audio - Digital Optical
  • Variable/Fixed Audio
Other Features
General features
  • 3/2 Pulldown
  • Multi-Language Menu
  • Progressive Scan
Energy StandardsEnergy Star
Included Hardware
Included HardwareHDTV built-in tuner
Warranty & Support
Warranty information1 Year Limited Warranty

What You Should Know about the MX-42HPT51 42" Plasma TV (Widescreen, 1024x768, HDTV)

Good Fit For a Midsize Living Room

HDTVs with a diagonal screen size between 42 and 45 inches are LCDs or plasmas, usually with a resolution of either 1366 by 768 or 1920 by 1080 (1080p). The optimum viewing distance for an HDTV screen like this one is generally considered to be about 6.5 to 7.5 feet. That makes a television of this size appropriate for a range of living areas, such as a den, a large bedroom, a midsize living room, or a game room.

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