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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs RCA L40FHD41
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13.Vs Panasonic TC P42S1
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14.Vs Sony KDL 40S5100
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
Philips 42PFL3704D/F7
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Formats & Media
Audio & Menus Summary
Editorial Note: This is a review of the Philips 42PFL3704D/F7. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the 3000 series. The 3000 series includes the following models: 52PFL3704D, 47PFL3603D, 47PFL3704D, 32PFL3504D, 22PFL3504D, 19PFL3504D. Read here for more details on series differences.
• Good audio quality.
• Very simple, easy to use menu.
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Audio Quality (6.50)
The Philips 42PFL3704D/F7's built-in speakers had relatively good audio quality. The bass was decently powerful but not blown out, the highs weren't left out or overly emphasized, and the surround sound mode did a much better job than the average TV.
Menu Interface (7.50)
There isn't much to the 42PFL3704D/F7's menu structure. You hit the menu button and a little baby menu will pop up with a handful of options. Each option only has one screen worth of items.
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Manual (4.62)
The manual wasn't very speical. It had a table of contents and some tabs along the bottom of the picture. The font size was a bit small and the pictures didn't add much value.
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| This is a review of the Philips 42PFL3704D/F7. The other sizes of HDTVs in this series should be similar in terms of performance and usability. For details about any differences, click on the image to jump to the Series Comparison page. | |||
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19PFL3504D 19 inches |
32PFL3504D 32 inches |
47PFL3603D 47 inches |
52PFL3704D 52 inches |
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