 | Philips 19PFL3403D/27 19-Inch LCD HDTV
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Product Description
Designed for ease of use, this Flat TV features modern design, 2 HDMI connections, a powerful 720p, 60Hz display and brilliant Digital Crystal Clear engine. Making the smart choice in total picture quality has never been easier.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #50913 in Consumer Electronics
- Color: Black
- Brand: Philips
- Model: 19PFL3403D/27
- Dimensions: 5.50" h x 17.50" w x 20.20" l, 13.00 pounds
- Display size: 19
Features
- 1440 x 900p Resolution
- 800:1 Typical Contrast Ratio 4,000:1 Dynamic Screen Contrast
- 5ms Response Time
- ATSC/NTSC tuner with Unscrambled Digital Cable - QAM
- AV 1: Audio L/R In, YPbPr (Component Video), 2 HDMI In (v1.3), Digital Audio Out (Coaxial - SPDIF), VGA PC In, PC Audio In, Front/Side Connections: CVBS In (Composite), Audio L/R In, Headphone Out
Customer Reviews
Don't throw yours out before you read this!
Pros: Great picture, good sound.
Cons: Most of these televisions do not work properly. To date, it
seems no one has figured out the root cause. Even the "REFURBISHED"
units have this problem.
Summary: I HAVE FOUND AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. You see, the video
processor is mounted under a shield "can" on the mainboard. It gets very
hot during normal operation and will cause the set to shut down, squeal
through the speakers, not turn on after a few hours and so forth.
All of this can be mitigated by removing the shield can and
installing a small 12VDC fan to the heatsink. Don't worry, removing the
shield doesn't effect tuner operation or cause undesirable operation.
I used self-drilling screws, taking care to remove all aluminum
bits with a few blasts of compressed air. #6 screws fit perfectly
between the fins on the heatsink. 12V is available on the main board (it
is actually labeled on the power supply). Note that the 12V drops to
11.4V when the set is turned "off", so the fan runs continuously. If you
buy a quiet ball bearing type you will likely never hear it running. If
it's still too loud, install a 10 ohm 2W resistor inline with the
positive lead of the fan. It will run more slowly, but still move
adequate air. Cover the resistor in heat shrink tubing (and shrink it)
to avoid shorts to the mainboard.
You might even be OK just removing the can without installing the
fan, but I didn't try this.
ENJOY!!
Great TV!
I bought this TV to replace the one in our bedroom, that was
destroyed by a surge during a recent storm. (Dumb me, I didn't have a
surge protector on it!) The old TV was a 13 inch screen and this one
seems huge in comparison. It's the perfect size for the bedroom and has
exceptional picture and sound quality. It fits with any decor and I
absolutely love it. I would recommend it to anyone who asked! DON'T
FORGET THE SURGE PROTECTOR!
NO WAY WOULD I PURCHASE THIS AGAIN!
I purchased one in June 2008 .. had problems with it .. plug in ..
play for a few days .. then no power .. unplug .. work for a while ..
then start all over again. Returned to Walmart in July .. no problem
with return since it was within the 30 day. They said they'd had no
problems with returns so I got another one on their recommendation ..
BIG MISTAKE. It is now four months later (we JUST threw out the packing
box thinking we were FINALLY safe) and now again the same problem .. no
power no matter how many times we we plug in or what we try. We give
up .. $350 down the drain! The cost of shipping and the hassle of it
all .. lesson learned! I'm going out today to buy another one for the
kitchen .. just not a Phillips!
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