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hey guy's can anyone help me out here does this tv seem ok as i know nothing about them and don't want to spend a load of cash for a sh*t one just need a new tv and decided to go for the plasmas but limited to the £1000 mark
thanks in advance for your advice
PHILIPS 37PF9946
Product detailsDimensions 60.0x113.0x8.5(H/W/D)cm
Television type Slim
Television size 37 inches Size of the television measured diagonally across the screen
Pure flat visible screen 37 inches Screen sizes vary, pure flat screens reduce distortion
Picture grading Rated four stars (out of five) Rated by the independent experts at What Video and Widescreen TV Magazine.
Sound grading Rated four stars (out of five) Rated by the independent experts at What Video and Widescreen TV Magazine.
Connectivity grading Rated three stars (out of five) Rated by the independent experts at What Video and Widescreen TV Magazine.
++TUNER++ > > >
Tuner box included No
Reception Analogue
Auto set up Yes Automatically tunes in and sets the channels at the touch of a button.
++PICTURE++ > > >
Picture enhancement Not featured
HD Ready No
Progressive scan Yes Scans individual picture lines in sequence rather than alternately, maximising the clarity of digital images from DVD and enhancing NTSC software playback.
Pixel resolution 852x480 The higher the number of pixels displayed on the screen, the higher the picture resolution will be.
Contrast ratio 1200:1 This is the measurement of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black. The higher the contrast ratio the better the picture quality.
Brightness 700 cd/m2 Generally the greater the brightness the better quality of the picture, however it is how the brightness and contrast of the panel work together that determines the final picture performance quality.
Digital picture processing No
Digital comb filter No
Viewing angle Not featured
Picture-in-picture No
++SOUND++ > > >
Speakers included Yes Speakers are supplied with the panel. To optimise the performance of this TV you should consider using it with a full home cinema sound system which are available to buy on comet.co.uk.
Sub-woofer included No
Sound system Virtual Dolby Surround Virtual Dolby TVs adjust the way the sound emerges from the two stereo speakers on the TV so that your ears are fooled into thinking they are hearing sound from behind them even though there are no rear speakers there. This delivers a better sound than a Nicam TV but is not up to the quality of Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital 5.1.
Digital sound processor (DSP) No
Audio power output (RMS) 30 watts A larger output results in greater volume.
++CONNECTIVITY++ > > >
Scart sockets 2 Easy of connection of a DVD player, video, digital box or adapter etc.
RGB scart sockets 1 These scart sockets can accept picture signals in high quality RGB format. Connecting a compatible DVD player or digital box/adapter via these sockets will therefore result in a better picture quality. These scart sockets are included in the total number of scart sockets listed above.
S-Video socket Yes Enables a high quality connection to a video or DVD player with a corresponding output. Delivers a higher quality image by sending the colour and brightness elements down four separate wires.
Component video connection No
Composite video input No
AV inputs Yes For easy connection of equipment such as camcorders or games consoles.
HDMI connection No
DVI connection No
HDCP enabled No
Headphone socket Yes Enables the use of personal headphones.
RGB PC in Yes This screen will receive RGB PC in signals
Optical connection No
Co-axial digital input No
VGA compatible Yes This screen is VGA compatible when used as a computer monito r
SVGA compatible Yes This screen is SVGA compatible when used as a computer monit or
XGA compatible Yes This screen is XGA compatible when used as a computer monitor
Other features 100 Channels Can be set to receive different programmes.
Other features NTSC compatible Allows playback of NTSC format videos and DVDs. NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is the television system used primarily in USA and Japan.
Other features Teletext for instant access to news & information Access to ceefax and teletext services.
Other features 10 Page Teletext memory For later recall of text pages.
Other features Remote control Enables you to operate your equipment from a remote handset
Other features On/off timer Enables the television to be preset to switch on and off
Other features Child lock to prevent unwanted tampering By using a pass-code, the set can be prevented from being used by unauthorised persons, such as children.
Other features Sleep Timer Can be set to switch off automatically.
Other features 16:9 widescreen format Widescreen format for viewing films in the format originally intended by the director.
Other features On-screen menus For easy selection of features.
Other features Floor stand available Floor stand available
Other features Wall bracket supplied Wall bracket supplied with the TV.
thanks in advance for your advice
PHILIPS 37PF9946
Product detailsDimensions 60.0x113.0x8.5(H/W/D)cm
Television type Slim
Television size 37 inches Size of the television measured diagonally across the screen
Pure flat visible screen 37 inches Screen sizes vary, pure flat screens reduce distortion
Picture grading Rated four stars (out of five) Rated by the independent experts at What Video and Widescreen TV Magazine.
Sound grading Rated four stars (out of five) Rated by the independent experts at What Video and Widescreen TV Magazine.
Connectivity grading Rated three stars (out of five) Rated by the independent experts at What Video and Widescreen TV Magazine.
++TUNER++ > > >
Tuner box included No
Reception Analogue
Auto set up Yes Automatically tunes in and sets the channels at the touch of a button.
++PICTURE++ > > >
Picture enhancement Not featured
HD Ready No
Progressive scan Yes Scans individual picture lines in sequence rather than alternately, maximising the clarity of digital images from DVD and enhancing NTSC software playback.
Pixel resolution 852x480 The higher the number of pixels displayed on the screen, the higher the picture resolution will be.
Contrast ratio 1200:1 This is the measurement of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black. The higher the contrast ratio the better the picture quality.
Brightness 700 cd/m2 Generally the greater the brightness the better quality of the picture, however it is how the brightness and contrast of the panel work together that determines the final picture performance quality.
Digital picture processing No
Digital comb filter No
Viewing angle Not featured
Picture-in-picture No
++SOUND++ > > >
Speakers included Yes Speakers are supplied with the panel. To optimise the performance of this TV you should consider using it with a full home cinema sound system which are available to buy on comet.co.uk.
Sub-woofer included No
Sound system Virtual Dolby Surround Virtual Dolby TVs adjust the way the sound emerges from the two stereo speakers on the TV so that your ears are fooled into thinking they are hearing sound from behind them even though there are no rear speakers there. This delivers a better sound than a Nicam TV but is not up to the quality of Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Digital 5.1.
Digital sound processor (DSP) No
Audio power output (RMS) 30 watts A larger output results in greater volume.
++CONNECTIVITY++ > > >
Scart sockets 2 Easy of connection of a DVD player, video, digital box or adapter etc.
RGB scart sockets 1 These scart sockets can accept picture signals in high quality RGB format. Connecting a compatible DVD player or digital box/adapter via these sockets will therefore result in a better picture quality. These scart sockets are included in the total number of scart sockets listed above.
S-Video socket Yes Enables a high quality connection to a video or DVD player with a corresponding output. Delivers a higher quality image by sending the colour and brightness elements down four separate wires.
Component video connection No
Composite video input No
AV inputs Yes For easy connection of equipment such as camcorders or games consoles.
HDMI connection No
DVI connection No
HDCP enabled No
Headphone socket Yes Enables the use of personal headphones.
RGB PC in Yes This screen will receive RGB PC in signals
Optical connection No
Co-axial digital input No
VGA compatible Yes This screen is VGA compatible when used as a computer monito r
SVGA compatible Yes This screen is SVGA compatible when used as a computer monit or
XGA compatible Yes This screen is XGA compatible when used as a computer monitor
Other features 100 Channels Can be set to receive different programmes.
Other features NTSC compatible Allows playback of NTSC format videos and DVDs. NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) is the television system used primarily in USA and Japan.
Other features Teletext for instant access to news & information Access to ceefax and teletext services.
Other features 10 Page Teletext memory For later recall of text pages.
Other features Remote control Enables you to operate your equipment from a remote handset
Other features On/off timer Enables the television to be preset to switch on and off
Other features Child lock to prevent unwanted tampering By using a pass-code, the set can be prevented from being used by unauthorised persons, such as children.
Other features Sleep Timer Can be set to switch off automatically.
Other features 16:9 widescreen format Widescreen format for viewing films in the format originally intended by the director.
Other features On-screen menus For easy selection of features.
Other features Floor stand available Floor stand available
Other features Wall bracket supplied Wall bracket supplied with the TV.