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| Philips new 32FD9954 32¨ Plasma tv presents new | | | | tv. The FTR9964 gives the 32¨ 32FD9954 PIP, plus |
| plasma technology, large definition connectivity and a | | | | large definition tuning and other advanced features. |
| unique layout to compliment any contemporary room. | | | | An NTSC tuner is not included in the set, so an |
| Whilst the Philips 32¨ 32FD9954 has above typical | | | | external tuner is required. Excellent working examples |
| image high quality for any plasma set in this cost | | | | of feasible tuner solutions contain satellite, digital cable |
| array, the possible lack of superior functions with no | | | | or possibly a basic VCR with built in tuner. |
| the FTR9964 E-Box Receiver is really disappointing | | | | The remote handle from the 32FD9954 is lacking in |
| simply because it raises the price of the 32FD9954 | | | | each design and advanced functionality frequently |
| setup substantially. Despite a lack luster remote | | | | reminding us of a remote handle to get a 19¨ sub |
| manage and some brightness manage issues, the | | | | $100 tv; not a high end 32¨ plasma. Utilizing the THX |
| beautiful display makes the 32FD9954 a contender | | | | image setup menu in Star Wars phantom Menace |
| within the 32¨plasma marketplace. Add the | | | | DVD, we quickly tuned the picture and sound to |
| Philip’s Samurai stand to the excellent looking | | | | optimum settings. While there are brightness and |
| 32FD9954 and watch television in genuine design. | | | | contrast buttons about the remote control, there's |
| Introduction | | | | no on screen scale to show you exactly where the |
| Known as a 32¨ Flat TV by Philips, the 32FD9954 | | | | settings are. You are forced to use the menu to be |
| offers decent resolution with built in 30 watt | | | | able to see exactly where the brightness and |
| speakers for excellent photo and sound high quality. | | | | contrast setting compare on the scale. We observed |
| While the 32FD9954 might be sophisticated in each | | | | this frustrating at times and very easily tired of going |
| technology and layout, a little fine tuning would have | | | | through the menu system to see wherever the |
| made this plasma television a top performer. | | | | settings are. |
| The 32FD9954 attributes Philips Digital Organic Motion | | | | Image good quality is above average and the screen |
| technology which calculates motion trajectories of | | | | is viewable from far distances and odd angles unlike |
| moving picture elements, it then corrects jerky | | | | most rear projection televisions. The contrast ratio |
| movement to offer a better picture. Other notable | | | | and black level appear better than typical most likely, |
| features contain dual high-definition inputs and full | | | | but we discovered on specific movies, the brightness |
| 1080i resolution, and Philips Digital Crystal-Clear comb | | | | degree would change if a scene was in a constant |
| filter and color enhancements which are designed use | | | | setting for a long time of time. While watching |
| a crisp and normal image. Making use of a fanless | | | | The Count of Monte Cristo, the brightness |
| design, the 32FD9954 produced no audible noise of | | | | and black levels would frequently fluctuate in |
| its personal. The 32FD9954 has an one year parts | | | | between scenes. The 32FD9954 looks great despite |
| and labor warranty. With plasma technology still being | | | | an common 400:1 contrast ratio. |
| expensive, it might not be a bad idea to same up for | | | | A single thing the 32FD9954 is definitely not lacking is |
| an extended warranty; some thing in this cost | | | | AV inputs/outputs. In the rear the 32FD9954 has |
| variety must be protected provided feasible. | | | | numerous component movie inputs, s-video and |
| Installation from the 32FD9954 is relatively | | | | hi-def 1080i inputs. About the front the 32FD9954 |
| straightforward. Included with the tv is wall mounted | | | | has each S-Video and CVBS video inputs in addition |
| brackets for hanging the 32FD9954 about the wall. | | | | to head phone jack. Investigate complete features |
| At only 3.6 inches deep, 32FD9954 in fact looks much | | | | on page 2. We had no problems switching among the |
| bigger in size upon first impressions. The footprint is | | | | multiple video and audio connections using numerous |
| only 30cm deep even with Philips very own Samurai | | | | video/audio sources. When you have never hooked |
| stand. The style is really contemporary and must | | | | up a personal computer to a plasma tv, you're in to |
| appear great in about any setting. Also integrated | | | | get a actual treat. Playing Unreal Tournament about |
| with the 32FD9954 is often a manual, remote control | | | | the 1024×852 pixel set was simply stunning. Playing |
| w/ batteries, and all the required cables to begin | | | | Microsoft’s Xbox at HDTV resolutions was |
| including VGA cables. Although the 32FD9954 is | | | | even a lot more enjoying. |
| excellent by itself, we recommend purchasing the | | | | |