Sylvania 6842PE 42-Inch Flat-Panel EDTV Plasma Monitor

by Sylvania

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 41.5 x 13 x 28.8 inches ; 94.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 102 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000BTQPAO
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,033 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Sylvania's 6842PF is a 42-inch, widescreen (16:9) gas-plasma display compatible with progressive-scan and high-definition signals up to 1080i. This unit offers incredibly vivid, high-contrast images and is the ultimate addition to any home theater. Perfect for movies and other programs formatted for 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, the monitor's HD component-video inputs accept full 720p and 1080i HDTV signals from set-top boxes and DTV receivers, which are sold separately.

One of the main benefits of a plasma screen is the vivid and brilliant color display of over 16 million colors. Additionally, the 6842PF boasts extremely wide viewing angles (compared to most LCD screens), and easy placement due to its slim profile of less than 5 inches of depth. And like all plasma displays, the 6842PF is immune to the distortion and negative color balances one may encounter when using a conventional CRT television near flourescent lighting or speaker systems.

On-Screen Menu Display in English, French, or Spanish On-Screen Picture Control Display Auto Sleep Timer – Power Off High Brightness: 1000 cd/m 2 VGA (852 x 480 Pixel Resolution) 16:9 Wide Screen Aspect Ratio High Definition Television (HDTV) Compatible 1000:1 Contrast Ratio 16.7 Million Color Display

Video Input SD & HD Rear Component Video Side and Rear Composite Video Side and Rear S-Video Audio Input 2 Side & 2 Rear L/R Audio for Video Audio Output L/R Audio for Video 5W+5W Speaker Output

Product Description

42" ED plasma TV with on-screen picture control display; auto sleep timer/power off; 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio; HDTV compatible; 1000:1 contrast ratio; 16.7 million color display; 2 side and 2 rear L/R inputs for video; 1 L/R output for video; menu in English, French, or Spanish.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

45 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 42" is the way to go, November 16, 2005

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Ken Kerang "grublet" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sylvania 6842PE 42-Inch Flat-Panel EDTV Plasma Monitor (Electronics)

I went into my local big box retailer with a 32" flat panel in mind (upgrading from a 27" CRT) and quickly realized that 42" is where it's at! After seeing this Sylvania in action and being incredibly impressed by the clarity and brightness, I went in search of the best price. I unexpectedly found it here at Amazon and bought. After having the TV for about two weeks now I'm very happy. Like I say the picture is great - no complaints - but I would like a more robust selection of inputs/outputs. This thing also looks great mounted - with just the thin frame oulining the screen.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thanks to the reviews, November 17, 2006

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Melanie Jemery (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sylvania 6842PE 42-Inch Flat-Panel EDTV Plasma Monitor (Electronics)

I read all the reviews before I bought this TV, and they were very helpful. Thank you to all who wrote about it! This is why I am writing a review (hopefully this will help someone else make his or her decision)
I bought this TV for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The sound system in the TV is terrible but knowing this ahead of time we put surround sound on the TV and it is great. I have to say that this TV is excellent for the money. I have recommended it to my friends and other family members.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice Display, December 7, 2005

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DeWayne Miller (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sylvania 6842PE 42-Inch Flat-Panel EDTV Plasma Monitor (Electronics)

I purchased this at a local store before finding it at Amazon. (I paid $100 more but no shipping cost) Very nice display. It is not as crisp as HD, but still looks great. I have Direct-tv with S-video hooked up and the bright scenes look fantastic, but dark scenes (blacks and greys) are not to good. (this is not an HD signal which would clean things up a lot) A DVD player with component hookup is much better.

I wanted a large display without paying $2000 (typical ballpark price for an HD set the same size) and am very happy with the results. I do not see a difference worth paying the extra $600 for.

This set weighs in at 100lbs so be sure you have a solid entertainment center or if you use the wall mount (an extra $150) it needs to contact something substantial. Also the speakers lack depth. They get the job done ok, but with a display like this a surround sound would be a good investment.

Remember this is a display, not a set with a tuner. Not a problem with cable, satellite, or DVD players. This has an advantage if you have young children and a universal remote control. The kids cannot accidently change the tv channel and then require help to get back on track.