HDTV Reviews – LCD & Plasma TV Review

Up for Review: Vizio VP422 – VIZIO redefines HD plasma TV technology. The Vizio VP422, 42″ HDTV has the best in color reproduction displaying more than 16 million natural plasma colors and an amazing 30,000:1 contrast ratio giving you blacker blacks and whiter whites. The natural speed of plasma means you will enjoy fast action sports, movies and general HD entertainment with fluid motion and clarity. Along with a longer screen life, you’ll get more than 60,000 hours to half-original brightness.

Vizio VP422

The Vizio VP422 offers the best color reproduction, where you can see nature the way it was intended to be seen. It also offers an integrated standard and high definition NTSC/ATSC/clear QAM digital tuner including 1080i and 720P. This will give you the full ability to enjoy the high definition content offered by your satellite and cable providers.

The Vizio VP422 has been designed for maximum versatility. It includes numerous connections for your home theater and gaming systems including 3-HDMI (v1.3) inputs, an RGB (VGA) input and HD component input.

With a 178 degree viewing angle, you can expect a crisp and clear picture, visible from any seat in the house. It is also wall mountable so you can show off the VP422 design with a new articulating or flush style wall mount.

Vizio VP422 Specifications:
Size: 42-in*
*Viewable: 42.32-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner

Specification
Panel Type: 42″ Diagonal*, 16:9 Wide Screen, Plasma Panel
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.9 (H) mm x 0.676 mm (V)
Display Compatibility: HDTV (1080i)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Response Time: N/A
Colors: 16.7 million
Brightness: 1,500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 30,000:1 (typ)
Viewable Angle: 178° (horizontal and vertical)

Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1
HDMI with HDCP: 3
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 1
Composite Video: 1
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1

Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): 1
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 1
Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack): 0

Additional Information
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding
NTSC Video decoding via RF: Yes, thru Antenna, Cable, or Satellite
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes, thru CVBS, S-Video, or Component
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component YPbPr
Computer: 640×480, 800×600,1024×768, 1360×768 via VGA or HDMI
Sound enhancement: Yes
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 10W x 2
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 60000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range100 ~ 240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 350W average
Removable Base

VIZIO Warranty
One Year Parts & Labor
Free Lifetime Technical Support
Free On-Site Repair on VIZIO Televisions 30″ and above
Zero Bright Pixel Defects Guaranteed: No

Weight
Net: 62.9 lbs
Without Stand: 58.5 lbs

Dimensions
Carton: 46.5″ W x 33.3″ H x 14.8″ D
With Stand: 41.0″ W x 28.1″ H x 10.3″ D
Without Stand: 41.0″ W x 26.5″ H x 3.7″ D
Certifications: CSA CSA-US, FCC Class B
ENERGY STAR Qualified

Clever Reviews rates the Vizio VP422 9/10 stars! How about you?

(2 votes, average: 9.50 out of 10)

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