Brand NamePhilips
Color NameBlack
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Technical Details
- 1080p resolution; ATSC / QAM / NTSC
- 29000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
- 6.5ms response time
- Pixel Plus HD engine
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Product Description
The Philips 42PFL3704D 42 inch 1080p LCD HDTV is designed for ease of use. This flat TV features modern design, 3 HDM connections with EasyLink, a powerful 1080p, and brilliant Pixel Plus HD engine. Pixel Plus HD is a picture processing technology and the result is superbly razor sharp pictures with incredible details and depth from any HD source. You can connect multiple HD sources such as an HD settop box, a Blu-ray player, and game console or digital camcorder. The new settings assistant personalization wizard guides you to personalized settings with unparalleled ease. Clearly the smart in total picture quality has never been easier.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
I agree with many of the other reviewers that this is a solid TV for the price.
The sound and picture issues appear to be associated with the version of the firmware that ships with the product. You can upgrade the firmware rather easily by downloading the update (42pfl3704d_f7_fus_aen.zip) from the Philips Support site ([...]), loading the appropriate version to a USB drive, unplugging your TV and then plugging the USB drive into the available port on the side of the TV. When you plug the TV back in and power it on, the firmware will upgrade automatically.
Direct link: [...]
One final note, I tried to copy this firmware from a Mac to a USB drive and the TV would not recognize it. I advise to download the firmware to a PC and then copy to your USB.
The sound and picture issues appear to be associated with the version of the firmware that ships with the product. You can upgrade the firmware rather easily by downloading the update (42pfl3704d_f7_fus_aen.zip) from the Philips Support site ([...]), loading the appropriate version to a USB drive, unplugging your TV and then plugging the USB drive into the available port on the side of the TV. When you plug the TV back in and power it on, the firmware will upgrade automatically.
Direct link: [...]
One final note, I tried to copy this firmware from a Mac to a USB drive and the TV would not recognize it. I advise to download the firmware to a PC and then copy to your USB.
24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
We bought the tv in January and have had problems ever since. Without warning the sound instantly goes to a blaring static sound. No voice or other sounds, just horrible static. Picture remains fine. We called Philips and they said we could trade our new tv for a "refurbished" unit. OR we could get it serviced if we sent it to Bartlesville, OK (no service in OKC or Tulsa) or Denver, CO. What good is a 1 yr warranty if there is no place to do warranty work or they will only send you someone else's headache. Will do all I can to prevent others from getting ripped off by Philips.
34 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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The same weekend I received my TV, it broke for the first time. It would only display the Philips logo and never an actual picture. After talking to their service center, it was going to take weeks to fix the problem. Then, a couple of days later as I was deciding whether to return the TV or have it repaired, it worked again. The same problem came up every few weeks and would take an hour or so of reset before working properly.
Then, a couple of months after I bought it, the picture tube went out.
When it worked, the picture and sound was fine, but what good is a TV that breaks a few days or months after you buy it?
Nothing could convince me to buy another Philips product based on my experience. I bought this TV based in part on the good reviews here, but I was very disappointed with my purchase.
Then, a couple of months after I bought it, the picture tube went out.
When it worked, the picture and sound was fine, but what good is a TV that breaks a few days or months after you buy it?
Nothing could convince me to buy another Philips product based on my experience. I bought this TV based in part on the good reviews here, but I was very disappointed with my purchase.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
HDMI problems (only HDMI3 working) (HDMI1 and 2 not working)
I have a Philips TV model 42PFL3704D/F7 and the latest software updates installed. Lately HDMI1 and HDMI2 stopped recognizing connected equipment but HDMI3 continued to work fine... Read more
Published 18 days ago by NY Golfer "Steve"
Don't waste your money!
Bought this 2 years ago for around $600. For 1080p, the picture quality wasn't that great. Now, at 2 years, the backlight inverter is dead - have sound, but no picture, unless you... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Buster Darr
Kevin
I bought this TV 2 years ago from Wal-Mart and it was a nice TV. I paid around $650. I had never had a HD TV before that so it was a really nice upgrade. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ThaRoost
Great TV / HDMI ports went bad after 2 years
I bought this TV in December 2009 at Walmart - back then I thought it was a steat at $628. Bought the 2 year extended warranty and took the unit home. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jose
It clicks but won't come on...
Brought a 42" Philips Flat panel tv. Made in Dec 09. When I hit the power button, it clicks, the white LED light stays on for 8 seconds, then clicks off. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Steve
TV works well
I purchased this TV refurbished around 1.5 years ago. It has worked perfectly ever since. I have had none of the issues that anyone talks about. Read more
Published 7 months ago by A. McCool
Buyer Beware
I have had this TV a little over a year. A couple of days ago, it went off on its own and I thought it was a fluke because the TV came right back on with the remote and worked... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Melody Hill
13 Months and its DOA
I bought the TV from WalMart just over a year ago April 2010, by June 2011 the picture has gone black. Read more
Published 11 months ago by M7
Basically happy with this, but...
Bought at Target in Aug. 2009.
I'm basically happy with it. Last summer, it would not turn on completely, freezing at the initial Philips screen. Read more
I'm basically happy with it. Last summer, it would not turn on completely, freezing at the initial Philips screen. Read more
Published 16 months ago by James Donahue
TRYING TO WARN EVERYONE I CAN!!!!
Amazon has to take this TV down!!! It is a TV that WILL I repeat WILL Malfunction after a year!!! How ironic since the warranty ends in a year. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Liz
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