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Philips 55PL9773 55" Cineos Widescreen Flat-Panel HDTV Monitor

Philips 55PL9773 55" Cineos Widescreen Flat-Panel HDTV Monitor

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Features:
  • Pixel Plus Resolution Enhancement
  • Digital Natural Motion eliminates motion judder from film based sources such as DVDs
  • 55-inch diagonal screen size
  • 16 - 9 Aspect Ratio 1280 x 720 Resolution
  • 720P HD Performance and Line Doubling


Description:

Designed to offer a superior large-screen image "without all of the bulk," the Philips 55PL9773 Matchline Series Cineos TV gives you 55 inches of screen from a body that's less than 18 inches deep. Cineos screens make use of Philips' patented Liquid Crystal On Silicon (LCOS) reflective technology, which frees them to be lighter in weight and smaller in size than current projection lenses or CRT screens. The 55PL9773 offers an HD-ready, flicker-free screen with perfect convergence, no visible pixel grid, and no risk of image burn-in.

The set offers native 1,280 x 720 pixel resolution and a multitude of analog and digital inputs, accepting high-resolution pictures from DTV set-top boxes, PCs, DVD players, and other devices, including both 1080i HD signals and 1,280 x 1,024 PC feeds. All standard-definition interlaced video signals are treated to Philips' PixelPlus line doubling, which turns them into near-high-definition (HD) images. By doubling the number of lines and the number of pixels per line, PixelPlus enhances both regular TV broadcasts and DVD inputs for unparalleled sharpness and depth.

Active Control performs continuous picture analysis and maintains control of Automatic Digital Noise Reduction and auto sharpness. A three-line digital comb filter gives you improved chroma/luminance separation over standard two-line comb filters.

The set's double-window, dual-tuner picture-in-picture feature splits the screen into two independent halves, letting you do everything from watching two shows simultaneously to watching one while surfing the other, or scanning channels while keeping an eye on video input one, two, or three. The TV also has single PIP (free positioning), as well as threefold and sixfold side PIPs. In addition, you get photo finish, freeze Main, and freeze PIP. Replay lets you playback the previous few seconds in a PIP screen--if you missed the action, replay it as many times as you want while your program continues in the other window.

The set uses two-way stereo speakers and also features an auto volume limiter to minimize drastic level changes between, say, a TV program and its commercials. A center-channel speaker input lets you use the set as a center--no bulky or costly center-channel required--and a rear-panel subwoofer output makes it easy to hook up a powered sub for deeper-than-deep bass effects or low-end musical authenticity.

A 20-watts-per-channel sound system offers both Virtual Dolby Surround and Incredible Surround, processing circuitry that produces the sensation of surround sound without the hassle of installing additional rear speakers.

Other connections include 3 each composite- and S-video inputs, 3 component-video inputs (2 HD, 1 standard), a 15-pin D-Sub PC connection, and a DVI direct digital input for use with a compatible DTV set-top box or other DVI device. A set of audio/video outputs lets you integrate the set with your stereo or surround receiver, and a set of side-mounted AV inputs with a headphone output simplifies hookup of a camcorder, gaming console, or VCR.

The 55PL9773's protective screen filter helps prevent accidental damage.

What's in the Box TV, RC4305 universal remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, quick use and setup guide, and a warranty registration card.

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