Only 3 HDMI connections “ok for the average user”

Lacks the 120Hz refresh rate “preferred for intense gaming and blu-ray™ intense action movies”.

Model   L42FHD37

Picture Technology  ARC2™

Screen Size - Diagonal  42"

Signal Format Capability

HDTV Capability  Yes

RF Tuning Capability  ATSC/NTSC/QAM

Analog Video Formats (NTSC/480i)  Composite, S-Vid, Component

Video Formats (480p, 720p, 1080i)  Component, RGB, HDMITM

Video Formats (1080p)  HDMITM

Picture

Display Type  LCD

Screen Size  42"

Display Aspect Ratio  16:9

Display Resolution  1920 x 1080

Brightness (cd/m2)  500

Panel Contrast Ratio  1300:1

Viewing Angle Horizontal/Vertical  178/178

Response Time (Gray to Gray)  5ms

Video Processing-Marketing  ARC2TM

Bit Depth  10 bit

Adjustable Color Temperature  Yes

Adjustable Picture Control  Bright, Cont, Sharp, Color, Tint

Format Control  Yes

Dynamic Backlight  Yes

Dynamic Light Sensor  Yes

Dynamic Contrast Ratio  6500:1

Comb Filter  3D/YC

HD Deinterlacing  Yes

Reverse 3:2 Pull Down (Film Mode)  Yes

Noise Reduction  3D

Sound

Audio Power (Watts) Front Speakers  10 W/CH x 2

Treble, Bass, Balance, Volume, Mute Control  Yes

Equalizer  Yes

Broadcast Stereo  MTS Stereo

Second Audio Program (SAP)  Yes

Dolby Processing  Yes

Premium Sound  SRS® WOW

Convenience

Control Buttons  Power, CH +/-, Vol +/-, Menu

Program Guide  Yes

Auto Tune (One-Button Launch)  Yes

Auto Channel Search  Yes

Multilingual On-Screen-Display  English, Spanish, French

Channel Labeling  Yes

Closed Caption Capability  Yes

ENERGY STAR® Qualified  Version 3.0 Compliant

Parental Control (V-Chip)  USA and Canada

Downloadable Ratings  Yes

Picture Reset  Yes

Picture Memory Presets  Yes

Clock  Yes

Sleep Timer  Yes

PC Compatibility  Yes (via RGB and DVI)

HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Compliant  Yes

JPEG Viewing/MP3 Playback for USB  Yes

Rear Connections - Inputs/Outputs

RF Input (ATSC/NTSC)  1

Composite Video Input  1

Audio Input for Composite  1 L/R

RGB Input  1

Audio Input for RGB  1 - 3.5mm PC Audio

Component Video Input (YCrCb/YPrPb)  2

Audio Input for Component Video  2 L/R

HDMITM Inputs (1080p capable)  2 V1.3 (1 DVI Compatible)

Audio Input for DVI  1 L/R

Audio Output  1 L/R (Fixed)

Digital Audio Output (SPDIF)  1 Optical

Side Connections - Inputs/Outputs

Composite Video Input  1

Audio Input for Composite  1 L/R

HDMITM Input (1080p Capable)  1 V1.3

USB Input  1 V2.0 (SW Upgrade and Player)

Headphone Jack Output  Yes

Remote Control

Model Number  RC2254702

Universal Remote  Yes

Fit and Finish

TV Finish  Matte Black

Stand Design (Fixed/Swivel)  Swivel

Product Size w/stand (WxHxD)  40" x 28.4" x 10.2"

Product Size w/o stand (WxHxD)  40" x 26" x 4.4"

Product Weight w/stand  56.3 lbs.

MANUFACTURE STATED FEATURES

LCD FHD37 Series

1080p Full High Definition native resolution provides crisp clear HD images.

RCA’s Intuilight™ light sensor which detects ambient room light to automatically adjust contrast on the screen. The result is more energy-efficiency that is perfectly balanced for your room’s environment—night or day.

ARC2TM 10 bit Picture Processing.

SRS® WOW Audio Enhancement provides above average sound quality.

USB Input, V2.0 with JPEG and MP3 Compatibility.

ENERGY STAR® Qualified TV, Protects the environment by conserving energy.

Integrated Digital HDTV & Standard TV Combined Tuner.

Quick 5ms response time.

REVIEW SUMMARY

RCA put together a desirable package, good price, good features and hardware make up this full high definition HDTV. Loaded with features like Intuilight light sensor, and a 6500:1 DCR gives this set high-end contrast and color! Not to mention a fast 5ms panel response time and 10 bit processing by it’s ARC2 Engine. But it’s lack of a 120Hz refresh rate makes it less desirable for gamers and intense action movie videophile’s, but the price makes up for the low refresh rate scoring it a B+!

Average Price

$999-$1299

DISADVANTAGES

ADVANTAGES

MANUFACTURE:

RCA

MODEL:

L42FHD37

42"

16:9

1080p

6500:1

178º

5ms

Not Specified

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