VIZIO 42" LCD HDTV

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42" LCD HDTV

MODEL NUMBER: SV420M

Full HD 1080P
120Hz
SRS TruSurround HD™ & SRS TruVolume™
Smooth Motion Technology
50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
Exceeds Version 3.0 Energy Star® Specs

Product Overview

Experience HD as it's meant to be seen! The SV420M is where style and technology meet. This 42” LCD Full HDTV brings you the latest 1080P Full High Definition resolution for crisp, clear lifelike images and the 120Hz Smooth Motion technology provides a fluid, blur-free experience. The beautiful styling and cutting edge sound technologies complete the package taking your home theater to the next level. VIZIO – Where Vision Meets Value!.

1080P FULL HD

Full 1080P High Definition resolution gives you over 2 million pixels, making the clarity and detail of your picture razor sharp.

ECO HD™
ECO HD

ECO HD™ exceeds current Energy Star® guidelines by at least 15% below Energy Star 3.0, saving you money on your utility bills while limiting the impact on our planet.

120Hz
120Hz

Full High Definition resolution giving you razor sharp clarity, crisp and clear images and an absolutely amazing viewing experience.

Additional Features Include:

• Dynamic 50,000:1 Contrast Ratio allows for deeper blacks and brighter whites

• SRS TruSurround HD(TM) - Creates a high quality surround sound experience while providing optimum bass performance, high frequency clarification and dialog clarity for an enriched entertainment experience

• Monitors and balances sound levels so you no longer have to experience volume ups and downs

• 42" LCD HDTV (42.2” diagonal viewing area)

• Full High Definition 1920 x 1080 Native Resolution

• 120Hz Smooth Motion technology gives you a smooth, blur-free picture with less judder

• Ultimate connectivity with 8X High Definition inputs, including 4X HDMI inputs

Product Description

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Tech Specs

SPECIFICATIONS
Size:	42"; 16:9 Aspect Ratio
Viewable:	42.02" diagonal
Tuner:	Integrated ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner
Native Panel Resolution:	1920 x 1080 pixels
Signal Compatibility:	Supports 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080p Video Signals
Colors:	1.06 Billion
Computer Support:	480P (EDTV), 720P(HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), and 1080P (FHDTV)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:	50,000:1 (with DCR)
Brightness:	500 cd/m2 (typical)
Response Time:	5ms
Viewable Angle:	178° (horizontal and vertical)
Pixel/Dot Pitch:	0.4845mm (H) x 0.4845mm (V)
SRS TruSurround HD™:	Yes
SRS TruVolume™:	Yes
SRS TruSurround XT™:	No

INPUTS (REAR)
HDMI with HDCP	3
RF Connector for Internal Tuner	1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio:	1
S-Video:	1
Computer RGB:	1
Composite Video:	1
USB Ports:
Service Ports:

INPUTS (SIDE)
HDMI with HDCP	1
RF Connector for Internal Tuner
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio:	1
Composite Video:	1
S-Video:
Computer RGB:
USB Ports:	1 (Service Only)
Music (MP3):
Video (MPG):
Photo (JPEG):
Service Ports:

OUTPUTS (REAR)
SPDIF Digital Optical:	1
Stereo Audio:	1
Headphones:

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Refresh Rate:	120Hz
Smooth Motion:	Yes
LED:	No
Picture-in-Picture (PIP):	Yes
Picture-outside-Picture (POP):	Yes
Zero Bright Pixel Defect Guarantee:
V-Chip:	Yes
3D Comb Filter:	Yes
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down:	Yes
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation:	Yes
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding:	Yes
NTSC Video decoding via Video:	Yes via RF or Composite Video
Progressive Scan Video:	Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
Color Temperature:	6500K 9300K, 11000K
Color Fine Tuning:	Independent Red, Green and Blue
Speakers:	Built-in 2 x 10W Speakers
Panel Lamp Life (typical):	50,000 hours to half the original brightness
Voltage Range:	100~120Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:	154W average, 0.3W standby
Universal Remote:	VIZIO Remote Control - VR2P

WEIGHT
Gross:	51.74 lbs
Net With Stand:	38.45 lbs
Without Stand:	36.75 lbs

DIMENSIONS
With Stand:	39.41" W x 27.12" H x 9.5" D
Without Stand:	39.41" W x 25.63" H x 3.80" D
Packaging Dimensions:

CERTIFICATIONS

CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B

COMPLIANCES

Energy Star 3.0 ATSC Spec A/65, EIA/CEA-766-A

WALL MOUNT SPECIFICATIONS
Hole Pattern:
Screw Size:
Screw Length:
Screw Pitch:

VIZIO WARRANTY

One Year Parts & Labor. Free Lifetime Technical Support. Free On-Site Repair on VIZIO Televisions 30" and above

7 Review(s)

Customer Reviews

WOW !!! Review by Johnny

Wow !!! Great pictures, amazing clarity and sounds great although I run it through my home theater system. The television sounds great useing it's own speakers as well. This is my second VIZIO and I am not disappointed. The first a 37" is going in my son's room. The VIZIO experience is awesome no need for Sony, Samsung or other big name companies this VIZIO more than holds it's own with the big boys and offers the best picture quality by far.

(Posted on 11/17/09)

Great Review by Nrthwsttracker

Purchased my 42 inch a few days ago. Love it! Setup was easy and watching TV or movies is a new experience..

..today I purchased the Vizio Blue ray player as well. Great little machine and the movies?! WOW....

Costco for the 240hz TV and Walmart for the Blueray

(Posted on 11/16/09)

Great value Review by ronhamm

Purchased tv about one month ago. The setup was very quick and easy. Amazing color and clarity. Only complaint is some programs and DVDs I have watched I had to increase volume to max to hear dialogue.

(Posted on 11/15/09)

Awesome! Review by KC

I did TONZ of research! For value and everyday use, this is amazing! We love movies, and are avid X-Box and PS2 users, and we think this is great! We mostly got it for our 7mo daughter... TV is bad, we know, but she loves Sid the Science Kid. This TV is amazing the further back you sit from it. Great TV for 8-16ft away. We got ours at Walmart for $759 with tax and everything. Set up in less then 10min with hooking everything up!

(Posted on 11/3/09)

Great! Review by F369

This TV is GREAT! The picture is incredibly clear, no blurs. The only advice I have for anyone wanting it is to go buy it at WalMart. Same TV but sells for $797 versus the $999 tag on this site. That's what I did!

(Posted on 10/29/09)

good Review by Tina