Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy stunning clarity and brilliant colors from your favorite television shows and DVD movies with the 42-inch Akai PDP4206EM plasma TV. Built for those who want an affordable large screen TV, the PDP4206EM has a built-in NTSC tuner for standard over-air programming, and it displays HDTV channels and signals when connected to an optional receiver or compatible cable/satellite set-top box.
It features an 852 x 480-pixel resolution, 160-degree viewing angle, super-bright 1000 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, and a 300:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) A 2D comb filter separates chrominance (color) from luminance (brightness) information in the video signal for independent processing to improve picture resolution and minimize distortion.
This set also performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, too--a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. To adapt 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant information to display a frame-accurate picture.
It includes two integrated stereo speakers that produce 5 watts of power per channel for 10 watts of total power. It offers the following connection options:
- Composite AV (RCA): 1 in
- S-Video: 1 in
- Component video: 1 in
- DVI: 1 in
- PC VGA: 1 in
Tech Talk
Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.
What's in the Box
Plasma TV, stand, remote control (with batteries), printed operating instructions
Customer Reviews:
Best Bang for the Buck!!.......2007-12-27
I paid 1200 for this monitor about a year ago without ever intending to write a review for it. This is definetely the best plasma in its class.
Product Description
Akai is a company with a long history of innovation and leadership in the fields of audio and video consumer electronics. For the past decades, Akai has been a major factor in the electronics industry. From its early days of dominant marketshare in the reel-to-reel recording industry, to modern day state of the art home entertainment systems, Akai continues to be a leader in the consumer electronics industry.PRODUCT FEATURES:42" screen with 16: 9 aspect ratio;1, 024 x 1, 024 native resolution for optimal HDTV performance;Beautiful color depth with a contrast ratio of 3, 000: 1;High Luminance Plasma Display for brighter picture. (1, 400 cd/m2);Broad color range for enhanced home theater viewing. (16.7 Million colors);Wide viewing angle (160 degrees) makes for many installation possibilities;480p, 720p, 1080i input capability;20W (10W x 2) outputs for bottom mounted speakers;HD compatible through HDMI or Component (Y Pb Pr) inputs;Conventional video through S-video and composite video inputs;VGA port provided for connection to computer.
Amazon.com Product Description
Large and in charge but still compact thanks to its bottom-mounted speakers, the 42-inch Akai PDP4273M will brighten your home theater with a broad color spectrum of 16.7 million colors and a high luminance display. Built for those who want an affordable large screen TV, the PDP4273M has a built-in NTSC tuner for standard over-air programming, and it displays HDTV channels and signals when connected to an optional receiver or compatible cable/satellite set-top box via the component or single-cable HDMI connections.
It features a 1024 x 1024-pixel resolution, 160-degree viewing angle, super-bright 1400 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, and a stunning 3000:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) A 2D comb filter separates chrominance (color) from luminance (brightness) information in the video signal for independent processing to improve picture resolution and minimize distortion.
This set also performs 3:2 pulldown detection and reversal, too--a handy feature for watching progressive-scan movie programs in their native 24-frame format. To adapt 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video, frames in the original movie must be duplicated; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this duplication by removing the redundant information to display a frame-accurate picture. Other features include gamma correction, color temperature controls, multiple display modes for video inputs as well as the PC input, and V-Chip parental controls.
It includes two integrated stereo speakers that produce 5 watts of power per channel for 10 watts of total power. It offers the following connection options:
- Composite AV (RCA): 1 in
- S-Video: 1 in
- Component video: 2 in
- HDMI: 1 in
- PC VGA: 1 in
Tech Talk
HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. It provides up to a 5 GB per second bandwidth for transmitting pure digital video and audio signals with no degradation in the transfer. It can carry up to eight discrete audio channels, making it compatible with 7.1-channel surround sound systems. Signals are encrypted with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to prevent recording. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with most DVI connections.
Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.
What's in the Box
Plasma TV, stand, remote control (with batteries), printed operating instructions
Customer Reviews:
Great Value for a Great TV.......2007-10-12
This tv is perfect for someone who wants to save a little on money and still get a good plasma tv. The only drawbacks that I have found so far is that there is only 1 hdmi connection and the remote is very basic. The picture quality is outstanding for 1080i/720p and it is very sharp from any distance or viewing angle.
Non-existant warranty service at Akai.......2007-01-29
The reason I gave this a one-star is that there's no check box with zero or minus ratings.
I have a 42" plasma Akai and have been waiting two months for a warranty repair, with no resolution in sight. The "service" number in the Akai manual connects you with seems not to be tech-support at all, but an answering service in Ohio. (The corporate HQ is in California!) The "associate" who answers the phone tells you that, "...they will pass your problem along." They also tell you not to expect any action for over a month because they have to do "research" on finding someone in your area to fix your TV. A month or more to look up "TV repair" in the phone book. Right!
When you ask for a name of somebody who is empowered to make decisions at the company, you get the dodge, "We're just an answering service." No phone numbers. No last names. They evidently got off the dime when, on the third phone call, I threatened legal action, after a month of being ignored. But I still can't talk to anyone at Akai to find out the problem or who's in charge. Zero, zero, zero in the feedback dept. Customer service at Akai borders on criminal negligence. Nobody is home.
Six weeks after my first call, a local repair person called me and showed up a week later. Akai really must have done that "research", because he reflects their corporate culture--he doesn't return my phone calls. I suspect they just picked the cheapest service and now are dragging their feet on providing the part. But I don't know. He hasn't gotten back to me for over a week. But at least with him I can personally go to his physical location to find out what's going on.
If you think you can solve this problem by getting an independent warranty, think again. Your contractor still has to deal with the coorporate black hole at Akai to get the part...
WOW.....I had No Idea...and for Under a grand!.......2007-01-22
We Just got this from Sam's Club...$999
Along with a a New DVD player with UpConvert and an HDMI cable
Hooked it up in less than an Hour and loaded a DVD....WOW!
Image quality is Fantastic!...We sat and watched all the Harry Potter movies
in wide screen...
We went from a 36" regular TV to this...wide screen movies on the old tv were no more than 28"...this thing is a minimum veiwing area of 38" and most of the movies popped up at the full 42"...(you gotta see the Disney Movie "CARS" on a plasma 42...just incredible)...I'm not a TV Techie but studied enough to know that I needed Plasma (better for Movies)...and not LCD (better for HD cable and watching Sports)...Image quality is VERY similar anyway...
All you really need now-a-days is a DVD player with UpConvert that has an HDMI output (highest quality signal output from your DVD player)...and the quality is really fantastic...
Even Wal-Mart has DVD players with UpConvert...and the cables and plasma/LCD tv's......
So anyway we are Very Happy with this Not so Familiar Brand Plasma TV and can tell you to purchase it with confidence!
I hope this helps for people that pass this TV in the stores...and wonder
Product Description
Akai is a company with a long history of innovation and leadership in the fields of audio and video consumer electronics. For the past decades, Akai has been a major factor in the electronics industry. From its early days of dominant marketshare in the reel-to-reel recording industry, to modern day state of the art home entertainment systems, Akai continues to be a leader in the consumer electronics industry.PRODUCT FEATURES:42" 16: 9 WideScreen Plasma Monitor160 Degree Extra Wide Viewing Angle1200: 1 Contrast 700 CD/m2 BrightnessPicture In PictureBuilt In Dual TunerProgressive Scan Picture QualityDigital Comb FilterHigh Contrast/High Brightness PanelComponent Video, RCA, And "S" Video InputsComputer Input (VGA/WXGA)Wall Mountable, 70.5 Pounds Total Weight14 Watt Stereo Amplifier
Amazon.com Product Description
Jump into tomorrow with the 42-inch Akai PDP4294 widescreen flat-panel plasma EDTV. It features a built-in dual tuner (PAL/NTSC), progressive-scan picture quality, an incredible 1,200:1 contrast ratio with 700 cd/m2 (candelas per square meter) brightness rating, and an extra-wide 160-degree viewing angle.
The digital comb filter separates colors and eliminates distortion to give you a razor-sharp picture with outstanding clarity. Movie special effects will sound even more powerful with the 14-watt built-in stereo amplifier.
It weighs a relatively light 70.5 pounds and is wall-mountable. It features composite A/V, component-video, and S-video inputs, as well as a computer monitor input (VGA/WXGA).
Tech Talk
- Progressive scan: Also called sequential scanning, a progressive-scan system displays the entire image--providing all the horizontal lines per frame, rather than every other line--once every 60th of a second. This method reduces flicker and increases stability. Progressive-scan viewing requires a compatible digital TV.
- Component video: Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the video signal as three separate signals through three jacks. This connection provides optimum quality. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y, Pb, and Pr connections.
What's in the box
Akai PDP4294 plasma TV, remote control, batteries, and printed operating instructions.
Customer Reviews:
Unbelievable Value.......2004-08-24
Having owned a competitors plasma in the past, I must say the AKAI definitely outshines it. I went a local retailer and compared picture quality. The AKAI stood out to a point where I thought it might even be high definition. The picture is extremely bright and clear and I am very happy with my purchase.
Best Bang for your Buck.......2004-05-11
I purchased the Akai from a local B&M store and just love it. It had all of the features I was looking for: built in speakers, table stand, PIP, Split screen, lots of input connections and a very nice picture. PQ using DVD's and HD or Digital cable box is breathtaking. SD PQ is fine, sure blacks could be blacker and there is some pixalation but the plasma is just showing what it is getting; poor transmition. I watch this tv from 3-4 feet away and love it. Screen door effect does not seem to be a problem and there is no buzzing sound due to a fanless system. For the price, this set can not be beat!
Old technology.......2004-04-26
This plasma TV sold under the little-known Akai name is actually a rebranded, old-generation plasma screen made by south korea's Samsumg, which still has a reputation for questionable quality control. The buttons on the display unit I played with felt loose and unresponsive, and the picture quality was very disappointing. Anything darker than 50% gray became indistinuishable, and colors are washed out and unpleasant. To me it's incredible this unit costs so much more than superior offerings from Gateway and Viewsonic.
Product Description
Akai is a company with a long history of innovation and leadership in the fields of audio and video consumer electronics. For the past decades, Akai has been a major factor in the electronics industry. From its early days of dominant marketshare in the reel-to-reel recording industry, to modern day state of the art home entertainment systems, Akai continues to be a leader in the consumer electronics industry.
Customer Reviews:
My AKAI PDP4247.......2007-01-14
I bought the first 42" monitor that came to my local electronic store. It happened to be an AKAI. All my friends said "PLASMA" will not last. It's only EDHD or enhanced HD. Well friends can be wrong. Mine has out lived all of thier choices and it supports 1080I and was cheaper than what they bought. I'll match my AKAI PDP4247 Plasma aginst anything on the market, the image is outstanding. It has every connection you'll need including VGA & HDMI and has seperate inputs for sound for what ever video input you use. The manuel is not the best but the monitor is every thing I hoped it would be and more. The lowest price. Outstanding image, can be hooked up to anything. For 3 years now it has done nothing but amaze me. I now use a HD satilite reciever to feed it and I can't stop staring at the screen. I know AKAI may sound like an off brand but I recommend it. This product delivers the best bang for the buck.
Product Description
Akai is a company with a long history of innovation and leadership in the fields of audio and videoconsumer electronics. For the past decades, Akai has been a major factor in the electronics industry. From its early days of dominant marketshare in the reel-to-reel recording industry, to modern day state of the art home entertainment systems, Akai continues to be a leader in the consumer electronics industry.PRODUCT FEATURES:42" 16:9 WideScreen Plasma EDTV;160 Degree Extra Wide Viewing Angle;Picture In Picture;Built In Tuner;Progressive Scan Picture Quality;Digital Comb Filter;High Contrast/High Brightness Panel;Component Video, RCA, and "S" Video Inputs;Computer Input (VGA/XGA);Wall Mountable.
Customer Reviews:
It maybe cheap, but it will die on you in a few month.......2007-11-18
I bought a Akai LCD TV 3 months ago. It is dead now. No sound and no picture. Their customer service was terrible, also. I will not ever buy this brand any more.
Product Description
Stand Stand For 42 Rear Pro
Product Description
Akai PDP42Z5TA 42in 1024x768 HD Plasma TV You'll enjoy a true theatrical experience in the comfort of your home with the AKAI Model PDP42Z5TA 42-inch plasma HD television. This stylish TV delivers stunning images with 1024 x 768 native resolution, high brightness, with deeper blacks and sharper whites. The AKAI 42-inch plasma TV features built-in ATSC/Clear QAM tuner for HDTV broadcast reception, 16:9 wide screen aspect ratio, wide viewing angles, enhanced audio performance, built-in speakers, and a universal remote control. With dual HDMI inputs, HDTV compatibility via HDMI and component video inputs, S-video and composite video inputs, and a VGA port to connect to your PC - the AKAI PDP42Z5TA offers spectacular performance any way you use it. For super home theater experienced defined by incomparable AKAI technology, order this 42-inch plasma HD television today.
Product Description
Akai LCT42Z7TA HD LCD TV Enjoy home theater experiences defined by AKAI technology when you make the best entertainment investment of the year - in the AKAI 42-inch 1080p LCD television. AKAI products are styled for you, with superb performance that enriches your life. This elegant TV offers 1920 x 1080 native resolution for full-HD (1080p) picture quality, built-in ATSC/Clear QAM tuner for HDTV broadcast reception, and outstanding technical features including 500 cd/m2 brightness, 800:1 contrast, 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, and panoramic 176-degree viewing angles. Add in Acoustic Cinema Enhancement audio circuitry, two (2) built-in 10-watt speakers, and a universal remote control - and you've got spectacular entertainment any time you're in the mood. Plus, the AKAK 42-inch 1080p LCD TV (Viella LCT42Z7TA) is compatible with a wide range of multimedia components and boasts dual HDMI inputs for true digital connections, HDMI and component video inputs (for HDMI compatibility), and a VGA port so you can connect to your PC. S-Video and composite video inputs are available. AKAI - where technology & imagination combine for your entertainment pleasure.
Product Description
50 Hd Plasma Monitor W/ Speakers Blk
Customer Reviews:
Good product until I got Plasma burn in on it.......2006-07-19
I bought this model from Sams Club and was very happy with it until I noticed a sepia overtone in the center of the screen while in letterbox display. Turned out that the set was getting plasma burn in, but only in the 4x3 area. We do not have an HD tuner, so we only use the letterbox format for watching DVD's and on channels that broadcaset in letterbox format. The TV is used 95% of the time in 4x3 mode and the rest in letterbox mode.
I called Akai and was told that the "burnin" was normal and due to "abuse". They rejected the repair claim. The TV is not used for games and is not tuned to one unmoving channel all day long. It is used as the primary TV in the house. The reason I have not put a lower rating on the TV is that I am told this is normal for Plasma TV's. My advice is to never use a Plasma in 4x3 mode, so you get uniform burnin. Consider LCD TV's if a slight color change over time is important to you.
I saw that many newer TV's have an anti ghosting feature that splashes a white wash over the TV to prevent this. One forum suggested playing a white screen on the TV for 24 hours to remove the burnin. This may remove the burnin, or just uniformly burn in the whole screen, not sure which, but either would be an improvement.
Product Description
The AKAI PDP42Z5TA 42" HD Plasma is a spectacular display! It features a 1024 x 768 resolution with High Definition technology for more deeper blacks and brighter whites. There is a built-in ATSC/Clear QAM tuner for HDTV broadcast reception and a wide viewing angle of 160 degrees. It comes complete with a universal remote control and two built in speakers at 10 watts each. To achieve a high performance display, the PDP42Z5TA has dual HDMI Inputs, S-Video and Composite Video inputs. Click here for a $100 Mail-In Rebate for purchases made 12/1/07 to 12/31/07. Please print at time of purchase. Specifications 42" Plasma display Aspect ratio: 16:9 widescreen Resolution: 1024 x 768 Contrast ratio: 10,000:1 Viewing angle: 160 degrees H/V HDTV ATSC/Clear QAM Two 10W speakers Acoustic Cinema Enhancement audio circuitry Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Teletext Parent Channel Lock Connections Two HDMI in S-Video in Composite in Two Component Video in VGA PC in (D-Sub 15 Pin) Five Stereo Audio in Antenna in Speaker jack out Includes AC power cord, universal remote control with batteries, user manual Dimensions: 30.6"H x 11.3"D x 41"W Weight: 80 lbs Warranty: 12 months parts and labor NOTE: ShopNBC does not refund original shipping charges or reimburse the cost to return items.
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