Planar PD420 review

One of the best LCDs has just got smaller and more affordable

Our Score 5

Last reviewed: 2008-03-26March 26th 2008

Plasma and LCD TVs Review

Price at launch	£1,800.00
Manufacturer's Description	This 42-inch LCD is designed to such aesthetic proportions that it’s as much high art as it is high technology. Of course, its greater beauty lies inside. Turn this LCD on and you’re face-to-face with radiant 1080p HD resolution, dazzling AM TFT-LCD technology, stunning Faroudja DCDi Cinema processing, brilliant DVI and HDMI with HDCP, and rich connectivity options. Friends may wonder whether you’re a movie enthusiast or an art collector. Tell them, both.
Additional Information	Amplifier Power:10 watts x 2 / Optional speakers (Not included) / Video processing: Cortez-plus® LCD controller with 10-bit Genesis Faroudja DCDi Cinema™ processor with TrueLife™ Motion-Adaptive De-Interlacing, ACM-3D for rich color processing and noise reduction, 3D Intellicomb® for optimal image enhancement, Auto-cinema mode with 3:2/2:2 pull down, MPEG noise reduction
Dimensions	1016 x 609 x 129.1
Features	Anti-Glare, Hard Coated, Faroudja DCDi and TrueVivid technologies, HD picture in picture, Advanced Colour Management
Weight (kg)	24.5
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Brightness	500
Comb Filter	3D Digital
Connectivity	3.5mm Input, RJ-45, RS-232
Contrast Ratio	5000:1
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)	Yes
Full HD	Yes
HD Ready	Yes
Native Resolution	1920 x 1080
No of Analogue Audio Inputs	2
No of Component Inputs	2
No of Composite Inputs	2
No of HDMI Inputs	2
No of Scart Sockets	1
No of S-video Inputs	1
Pixel Response Time	6.5
Power Consumption (Operational)	220
Power Consumption (Standby)	2
Supported Format (Interlaced)	1080i, 480i (SDTV), 576i
Supported Format (Progressive)	1080p, 480p, 576p, 720p
Wall Mount	Yes
Widescreen	Yes
Native Resolution (horizontal pixels)	1920
Native Resolution (vertical pixels)	1080
1080p Output	Yes
720p/1080i Output	Yes
PC (VGA) Ports	1
HDMI Ports	2
Display Size	42
Display Type	TFT LCD