Philips 42PFL3704D-F7 LCD HDTV Review - Connectivity

Connectivity 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.
• 3 HDMI ports; 2 S-Video ports. • Odd selection of input ports. • Poor port placement.
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Input Ports (6.50)

The TV has an odd selection of input ports. It only has one set of component video inputs, but it has two S-Video ports. It also has two composite video inputs and four analog audio inputs.

			S-Video
	Digital Audio Output
					Component Video Input
Analog Audio Output
Composite Video Input
Analog Audio Input
						RF Input
						HDMI (2)

The ports are clustered on the back and on the side of the TV.

					S-Video
Composite Video Input
					Analog Audio Input
USB
HDMI

Output Ports (2.00)

The TV has the standard number of output ports: one analog and one digital audio output.

Other Connections (0.0)

There aren't any other connections, like a LAN port or wireless connectivity.

Media (1.0)

The Philips 42PFL3704D/F7 has a USB port on its side, which allows users to play back photos and music.

Placement (5.0)

The TV's ports are located a bit far away from the TV's edge. Since the TV's stand doesn't swivel, it's a bit hard to reach the ports. Also, the two HDMI ports are located a bit far away from other ports. This isn't necessarily a terrible thing, but if you're reaching around the back of the TV and blindly fumbling for the HDMI port, the spaced-out placement certainly won't be working in your favor.

Other Models in the 3000 Series
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.
19PFL3504D 19 inches	32PFL3504D 32 inches	47PFL3603D 47 inches	52PFL3704D 52 inches