HDTV Reviews – LCD & Plasma TV Review

Up for Review: Vizio VP423 – VIZIO’s High Definition Plasma televisions have received accolades for their color reproduction, black levels and fast response times- up to 1000x faster than other flat panel technologies. The VP423 offers the best in color reproduction displaying more than 16 Million natural colors with an amazing 30,000:1 contrast ratio. This means even blacker blacks and whiter whites. Superior panel technology provides for 60,000 hours to half-original brightness makes the new Vizio VP423 the obvious choice.

Vizio VP423

The Vizio VP423 comes equipped with HD formats and 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 VP423 has been designed for maximum versatility. It provides numerous connections for your home theatre and gaming systems including 4-HDMI (v1.3) Inputs, an RGB (VGA) Input and HD Component Input.

The Vizio VP423‘s 178 degree viewing angle delivers a superior viewing angle, resulting in crisp and clear pictures that are visible from any seat in the house.

Vizio VP423 Specifications:
Size: 42-in*
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner

Supported TV Formats
1080i

Specification
Panel Type: 42″ Diagonal*, 16:9 Wide Screen, Plasma Panel
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.912 (H) mm x 0.693 mm (V)
Display Compatibility: HDTV (1080i)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Response Time:
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: 4
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
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Picture-outside-Picture (POP)
Closed Caption (CC)
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
Freeze
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
Gross: 75.5 lbs
Net: 63.1 lbs
Without Stand: 59 lbs

Dimensions
Carton: 46.5″ W x 33.3″ H x 14.8″ D
With Stand: 41.0″ W x 28.3″ H x 10.1″ D
Without Stand: 41.0″ W x 26.2″ H x 3.8″ D
Without Stand and Speakers: N/A
Certifications: CSA, CSA-US, FCC Class B

ENERGY STAR Qualified

Clever Reviews rates the Vizio VP423 9/10 stars! How about you?

(3 votes, average: 9.33 out of 10)

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