Review of Vizio VO42LF – 42-inch 1080p LCD HDTV

It’s time to bid adieu to your piano black bezel construction standard HDTV; now Vizio, the maker of comparatively low-cost LCD and plasma televisions has come up with the ultimate HDTV, Vizio VO42LF. With its bold and elegant contemporary flat black design, it can change your perception towards HDTV completely. VO42LF is part of Vizio’s popular “Evolution” range of LCD HDTV segment which means this model has standard four HDMI input cable to offer consumers the ultimate HDTV connectivity.

With a full high definition signal processing of 1080p and automatic color equalization, Vizio VO42LF guarantees the most incredible viewing experience that only high definition television content can bring.

Apart from 4HDMI (v1.3) inputs (for satellite or cable viewing), Vizio VO42LF equipped with a wide variety of input interfaces such as HD-DVD players, gaming consoles, RGB input (for your computer) to give maximum utility. With a price tag of around $1099.99, Vizio gives you the best technology available at a price that is hard to beat!

Vizio VO42LF Features & Specifications Review:

Size: 42-in*
*Viewable: 42.02-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner
Supported TV Formats: 1080p
Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
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
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.485mm (H) x 0.485mm (V)
Display Compatibility: FULL HDTV (1080P)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (FULL HDTV)
Response Time: 5 ms (typical)
Colors: 16.77 million
Brightness: 500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 5000:1 (w/DCR)
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: 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
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, 1920×1080 via VGA or 640×480, 1920×1080 via HDMI
Sound enhancement: Yes
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 2 x 12W Speakers
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: 250W 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

Weight
Net: 44.6 lbs
Without Stand: 42.6 lbs

Be it fast action movies, HD programming or gaming, Vizio VO42LF shows astounding results with a wide range of applications. Vizio VO42LF’s wide variety of input interfaces is provided for maximum versatility. For instance, its component HD interface can be used to connect with other external devices. What’s more, you can attach cable box, gaming consoles, DVD players with these inputs. HDMI cable and premium size cleaning cloth now are included with the Vizio VO42LF.

To describe the all new Vizio VO42LF in a single line, I would say “beautifully evolved and crafted for fantasy”. Apparently, Vizio group is determined to create a niche for themselves in HDTV segments just like their popularity in low-cost LCD TV’s.

YouReviewElectronics.com gives Vizio VO42LF 9/10 stars!