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Vizio SV420XVT

78

Good

  • Pros
  • Reasonable price
  • Solid image quality
  • Cons
  • Remote has too many little buttons
  • Difficult access to most connectors

Product Specs

Screen Specs
Diagonal screen size42 inches
Viewable size42 inches
Display typeLCD
Pitch0.54 mm
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080
Contrast ratio6500:1
Brightness500 cd/m^2
Horizontal viewing angle178 °
Vertical viewing angle178 °
Response time5 ms
Aspect ratio16:9
Pixel Response TypeGray-to-gray
Broadcast Standards & Resolutions
Broadcast format displayed1080p (HDTV)
Broadcast format supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 720p
Dimensions and Weight
Width43.9 inches
Depth10 inches
Height29.7 inches
Weight56.9 pounds
Wall-MountableYes
Interface Connections
Input
  • VGA Input
  • S-Video Input
  • RF Coaxial Input
  • RCA Audio Input (x5)
  • HDMI Input (x4)
  • Composite Input (x2)
  • Component Input (x2)
Output
  • RCA Audio Output
  • Optical Output
Other Features
General features
  • Primary Color Controls
  • Reset to Factory Settings
  • Antiglare
Picture in pictureYes
Remote controlIR
Adjustments
Height-Adjustable BaseNo
Panel PivotNo
Panel TiltNo
SwivelNo
Aesthetics
Cabinet ColorsBlack, silver
Included Hardware
Included Hardware
  • Speaker Type
  • Speakers
  • ATSC Tuner
  • stand
  • oversized cleaning cloth
  • 6' HDMI cable
Warranty & Support
Warranty information1 Year Limited Warranty

What You Should Know about the SV420XVT

Good Fit For a Midsize Living Room

HDTVs with a diagonal screen size between 42 and 45 inches are LCDs or plasmas, usually with a resolution of either 1366 by 768 or 1920 by 1080 (1080p). The optimum viewing distance for an HDTV screen like this one is generally considered to be about 6.5 to 7.5 feet. That makes a television of this size appropriate for a range of living areas, such as a den, a large bedroom, a midsize living room, or a game room.

User Reviews for Vizio SV420XVT

  • Reviewed by: Bobryan1947

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Hooks up with all things that ever need to.

    Weaknesses: At times set up is hard to under stand

    Overall Evaluation: Wife, kids, can use the whole thing without problems. Has a lock that makes it inpossible to change setting by mistake. I will be geting another set like this very soon for the bedroom for the sets comes in all sizes. Has best piture of all that I looked at..

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