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Vizio, popular for its economic LCD TVs, is all set to venture into the high end HDTV sector with its XVT signature range of televisions. VIZIO SV420XVT is one of those high end televisions. This model represents a viable alternative for LCD HDTV bargain hunters who want 120Hz dejudder processing. With 120Hz and Full High Definition 1080p, 4x HDMI inputs, SRS True surround XT (TM) sound and smooth motion picture technology, Vizio SV420XVT promises to deliver impeccable results.
Due to the advanced processing used in this model, judder inherent in moving video, especially films are smoother now. It also helps alleviate blurring in motion. Also with a screen size of 42”, the benefits of 1080p are nearly impossible to discern.
With more than 2-Million pixels and dynamic 6,500:1 contrast ratio, Vizio SV420XVT possesses the newest breed of technology in full high definition television region. What’s more, with three built-in speakers and optional 5.1 surround sound kit, you can now enjoy woofer quality of sound. All this advanced features with a price tag of around $1399.99 is hard to be beaten. Let’s have a look at the specification details described below to understand VIZIO SV420XVT’s features better.
Vizio SV420XVT Features & Specifications Review:
Size: 42-in
*Viewable: 42.02-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner
Supported TV Formats
Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p, Full HD)
Supported PC Resolutions: 1920 x 1080, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600
Specifications
Panel Type: 42″ Diagonal, 16:9 Wide Screen, Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.485mm (H) x 0.485mm (V)
Response Time: 5 ms (typical)
Colors: 1.06 Billion
Brightness: 500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 6500:1 (w/DCR)
Viewable Angle: <178 degrees (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: 2
Composite Video: 2
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, Zoom, 3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down, Progressive Scan Video
Sound enhancement: Yes, SRS TruSurround XT
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 10W x 3
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range100 ~ 240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 300W 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: Yes
Thanks to VIZIO SV420XVT, HDTV viewing is now brighter, crisper than some of the early Plasma TV models. However, Vizio SV420XVT has its own share of pros and cons. Features such as plenty of picture adjustments in addition to extensive dejudder processing controls, excellent color, comprehensive connectivity including four HDMI inputs and a PC input, lighter weight are the high points of Vizio SV420XVT.
Apart from few negative points which include the simplistic design, poor off-angle viewing, reproducing of lighter shade of black, squeezing up of the usability of the menu system, Vizio SV420XVT lives up to its promises. Though it can’t match the black levels of many of its HDTV competitors, its competitive pricing which is the least-expensive 120Hz equipped HDTV currently on the market enhances its appeal for folks seeking the smoothness.
YouReviewElectronics.com gives VIZIO SV420XVT 9/10 stars!
User Reviews
Sorry Visio! I owned this TV for a month, the first and most obvious problem were the cheap speakers… can you say ouch! It hurt to listen to the sound coming out of the set. The next issue was the jekiness of the motion on the prgrams I was trying to watch, and finally it never seemed to focus well. However, this was my first HD LCD with a sell price of $799 after a $200 instant rebate at Costco, I thought that this must be normal for a LCD TV! Well the ear splitting speakers were to much for the wife and I, so we returned it to Costco. We then replaced the Visio with a Philips Brand TV.
The Philips also a 42′ TV with 120hz and only $945 ( thats only $150 more then th sell price of the Visio) makes the Visio look and sound like a what it is CHEAP! Even though the prices are comparable the quality is not. Spend the extra $150 and buy the Philips!
Vizio SV420XVT1A, mine was a piece of junk. It worked fine for a month then the picture went black after about 30 minutes of watching. I think it overheats or something. Vizio said they could not repair it, just replace it. I said no, I just took it back to Sams club and got my money back, I purchased a Sony 120 hz at Bestbuy and was glad to spend the extra 500. for a tv that works
I’m honestly not sure what the first reviewers issue is with the sound on this model. I spent several months researching, viewing, and inspecting LCD TVs before settling on this model and I was actually pleasantly surprised by the quality of the sound on this TVs native speakers. So much so that I’m considering not bothering with the effort of setting it up on the external surround sound system we already have and moving that to our other tv, whose sound definitely isn’t up to par. We paid over 2600.00 several years ago for a 46 inch Mitsubishi rear projection TV that can’t touch this tv for either sound or picture quality.
Ours did have an issue with slight jerkiness that I noticed right after unpacking it, however this wasn’t due to any sort of flaw in the set itself, but rather a menu setting that needed adjusting. Like all TVs, it needed some tweaking of it’s settings and color options, and it’s sound, to get it adjusted to our liking, but that only took reading the manual and about 30 minutes of playing around to get there.
The picture is outstanding, sharp and crisp, and we’ve since seen no motion blurring or jerkiness in either 480, 720, or 1080 picture definitions. HD programming on this tv is absolutely unbelievable in it’s detail and it floored us. Watching a basketball game was almost like standing in the stadium.
The input hookups can be a little confusing, admittedly, but that’s largely because there are so many of them and various possible configurations. Some trial and error and consulting of the manual was needed to get everything all the external components connected, but it was a minor annoyance. The pip function also isn’t as advanced as it could be – for some reason leaving out anything connected to the RCA inputs – but that’s something we rarely use so it’s definitely not a deal breaker for us on this tv.
The stand is sturdier than I thought it would be and the delay between turning the tv on and getting the picture is very minimal. Channel changing is fast with little to no noticeable delay, both of which were issues with some other models we looked at. We’ve had it for a little over three months so far, and all in all we couldn’t be more pleased. Currently, we’re looking at another LCD to replace our ancient bedroom TV and it will likely be a Vizio as well.
i was skeptical about an ‘american’ brand tv and so spent some hours in costcos/sams clubs/bestbuys comparing the various lcd 42″ 120 hz 1080p/i tv sets. the high end samsungs produced noticeably better pictures and sonys produced marginally better pictures though the sound was pretty similar across the board (in the stores it was hard to hear the nuances) i performed a cost/benefit analysis and vizio came out the winner, though not by far. the picture quality/color saturation/sound combination when used in conjunction with a sony blu-ray and toshiba hd player was fantastic. only time will tell if the internal quality of the vizio is as good as the much-touted sonys but so far so good.
some of the reviewers are way off. The sound on this set is excellent, and this is coming from a lifelong audiophile. I think they just don’t know what good sound is. The picture is amazing. Any jerkiness relates to incorrect setup and settings. Mine is supersmooth. the only negative is the slightly weak black levels, but the beautiful color reproduction and vividness more then makes up for it.
tv is best i’ve seen on the market how ever the tv remote that comes with the set is not the best in the world. very flimsy and doesn’t work half the time. lasted less then six months before acting up big time. vizio only has a universal repacement models. can’t replace original model remote.
I bought this Vizio model from BJ’s last April of 2009 and it’s been over a year and a half and it’s still a beautiful HDTV, no problems with the remote either, it’s been dropped plenty of times and work’s very well, well rounded product.