Sony PFM-42V1/S 42-Inch PlasmaPro Flat Panel Display, Silver

Product Review

Sony's PFM-42V1 is a wide screen 42-inch AC-type plasma display, perfect for a wide variety of applications, including information booths, trade shows, video production, HDTV display, home theaters, board rooms, and more. It has a 852 x 480 maximum resolution, which combines with a multi-layer, AR-coated screen, 1.08 mm dot pitch, and 16.8 million colors to provide accurate, easy-to-read onscreen images. The widescreen 16:9 (full), wide zoom (expanded 4:3), letter box, and standard 4:3 display settings give you several aspect ratios to choose from.

Onscreen menus offer access to a variety of display settings, and you can choose between six display languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese). The 15-pin D-Sub, RGB, composite video, BNC, 4-pin Mini DIN, and DVI input connectors accept a wide range of input signals including SDTV, HDTV, DVI and RGB computer signals as well as NTSC (North America), PAL (Europe), SECAM (South America), NTSC4.43, PAL60, PAL-N PAL-M, and PAL-N. The AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz power supply consumes about 360 W of power during operation, while the internal 7W audio amplifier drives the optional audio speakers. The PFM-42V1 is also compatible with PC and Mac operating systems and is backed by a one year limited warranty.

Product Features

852 x 480 maximum resolution, 1.08 mm dot pitch
16:9, expanded 4:3, standard 4:3, and letter box aspect ratios
Accepts SDTV, HDTV, DVI and RGB computer input signals
D-Sub, RGB, composite video, BNC, and 4-pin Mini DIN connectors
Compatible with PC and Mac; 1-year limited warranty

Accessories

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(3 customer reviews)

73 of 78 people found the following review helpful

Sony PFM-42V1, October 4, 2004

Michael Williams "ignatiusfugazi" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony PFM-42V1/S 42-Inch PlasmaPro Flat Panel Display, Silver (Electronics)

Had problems with this screen from the start. The image 'jogs' from side to side every so many seconds. It's not all that noticeable on a moving image, but gets very irritating once you're aware of it. Latest problem (nine months in) is a distinct loss of image quality when using s-video input. I'm told by Sony tech support that the s-video card is going out.

Now, here's the clincher. To get any warranty work on this, I have to be without the screen for around 4+ weeks while they use the slowest (cheapest) method to get it to their service center. No loaner, no compensation... just a blank space on the wall.

Ask yourself before you shell out for this screen - "what if it fails? Do I care if I'm without a TV for a month?

Of course, you might not have any problems with the screen, in which case you'll be blissfully unaware of the terrible warranty service.

Great Size, Gorgeous Design, Amazing Price!!, April 12, 2007

Edward Di Crosta - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony PFM-42V1/S 42-Inch PlasmaPro Flat Panel Display, Silver (Electronics)

Have owned this unit for about 2 years. Very happy with the picture and the quality. Display is very attractive and sony quality at its best

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

Ok TV, January 12, 2010

BuyitCalifornia - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony PFM-42V1/S 42-Inch PlasmaPro Flat Panel Display, Silver (Electronics)

Purchased this TV some time ago, was over priced from the get-go and purchased directly form Sony. Had issues with it from the start, would get green spots that flash which to find out are pixels that are going or gone out. Overall has a nice picture, currently used more than 4,000 hours and still going strong. A very durable TV and long lasting, making an amazing computer display when using the RGB hookup. Overall I would not recommend this model, however am satisfied with the age of of this HDTV.