Philips Aurea

Flat TV with Perfect Pixel

HD Engine and Ambilight
Spectra

Seduction by light
42" Let the beauty of light transform your viewing experience with the Aurea Flat TV. The
LCD DVB-T Ambilight Spectra with active frame is blended in a stunning design. With Perfect Pixel
HD Engine and Full HD 1080p LCD display, seeing is believing.

Bring magic to your viewing experience

• Ambilight Spectra with Active Frame and sensorial halo
A pure treat for your eyes
• Full HD LCD display, with a 1920 x 1080p resolution
• Perfect Pixel HD Engine for unrivalled sharpness and clarity
• 100 Hz Clear LCD for superb motion sharpness (3ms)
• 4 trillion colours processing for vivid and brilliant images
• HD Natural Motion for ultra-smooth motion in Full HD movies
Truly immersive sound
• Powerful sound from unique invisible speakers
Designed for your convenience
42PFL9900D • Drive your experience with Aurea Navigator remote control
• Settings assistant for effortless personalised TV settings
• Three HDMI inputs for full digital HD connection in one cable
Flat TV with Perfect Pixel HD Engine and Ambilight Spectra 42PFL9900D/10
42" LCD DVB-T

Product highlights
Perfect Pixel HD Engine time of three milliseconds (measured in higher level. HD Natural Motion removes
Perceived Blur-Edge-Width; BEW). This judder from SD and HD pictures, including
unique Philips technology brings motion 1080p, for a motion performance that
sharpness of LCD displays to an surpasses the cinema!
unprecedented level.
Invisible speakers
Ambilight Spectra

Experience unrivalled sharpness and clarity

with Perfect Pixel HD Engine. Each pixel of the
picture is enhanced to match the surrounding
pixels better, resulting in a more natural
picture. The result is a unique combination of
sharpness, natural detail, vivid colours, An invisible sound system that blends perfectly
superior contrast and smooth natural motion The sensorial halo of Ambilight Spectra adds a with the design of the Aurea. Although invisible
whatever you are watching. Clean and razor magical dimension to your viewing experience. from the outside, and extremely compact
sharp images result from artefact and noise The Active Frame extends the light and inside, there are no compromises to the
detection and reduction in all content sources atmosphere of the image far outside the screen quality of the sound. The new revolutionary
— from multimedia to standard TV. in a soft kaleidoscope of colours. You feel fully micro speaker array uses 12 speakers per side
immersed in the images, viewing becomes a to radiate the sound through an invisible thin
100 Hz Clear LCD more intensive experience than you could ever slot at the front of the TV. They give a clear
imagine. The compact LED technology enables and spacious sound stage complementary to
a total of 126 power LEDs to be placed around the rich viewing experience. The bass
the screen. This creates a multitude of frequencies are generated by 2 powerful
segments that fuse into one soft surround of subwoofers integrated in the back of the TV.
light in the Active Frame, directly enveloping
the screen and flowing seamlessly into a soft Aurea Navigator
halo on the wall. The sleek and luxurious remote control offers
3 dedicated ambilight keys for effortless
HD Natural Motion control to personalise your settings. The
Philips invented HD Natural Motion to centrepiece is an element highlighted by
eliminate juddering effects that are visible with sophisticated material and design, and a touch
100 Hz Clear LCD creates extreme motion movie-based picture content. HD Natural operated backlight. This Aurea key controls
sharpness for clear and vibrant images even Motion estimates motion in the picture and the amount of Aurea immersion. The ‘MODE’
with fast on-screen motion. The Double Frame corrects juddering movements in both button switches the dynamics in 3 levels from
Rate Insertion works with a high 100Hz broadcast and recorded movie material (such relaxed to dynamic. The ‘Ambilight’ button
refresh rate. It increases the sharpness of as DVD and Blu-ray Disc). The resulting switchs the Ambilight ‘on’ or ‘off’, as easily as
motion reproduction to more than twice that smooth motion reproduction and excellent using a lightswitch on the wall. The TV Menu
of conventional LCD, resulting in a response sharpness take the viewing experience to a offers access to addtional settings
Flat TV with Perfect Pixel HD Engine and Ambilight Spectra 42PFL9900D/10
42" LCD DVB-T

Specifications
Picture/Display Sound • DVB: DVB Terrestrial*
• Aspect ratio: Widescreen • Output power (RMS): 2 x 12 W • Tuner bands: Hyperband, S-Channel, UHF, VHF
• Brightness: 550 cd/m² • Sound Enhancement: Digital Signal Processing,
• Contrast ratio (typical): 1200:1 Graphic Equalizer, Dynamic Bass Enhancement Connectivity
• Dynamic screen contrast: 8000:1 • Sound System: Virtual Dolby Digital, BBE • Ext 1 Scart: Audio L/R, CVBS in/out, RGB
• Response time (typical): Three (BEW equiv.) ms • Ext 2 Scart: Audio L/R, CVBS in/out, RGB
• Viewing angle: 176º (H)/176º (V) Loudspeakers • Ext 3: YPbPr, Audio L/R in
• Diagonal screen size: 42 inch / 107 cm • Built-in speakers: 26 • Ext 4: HDMI v1.3
• Display screen type: LCD Full HD W-UXGA Act. • Loudspeaker types: 2 x 12 invisible microdrivers, • Ext 5: HDMI v1.3
matrix 2 integrated subwoofers • Ext 6: HDMI v1.3
• Panel resolution: 1920 x 1080p • HDMI features: Cable equalization, Category 1
• Colour processing: 4 trillion colours (14-bit RGB) Convenience and 2 cables, Compressed audio, Multi-rate pref.
• Picture enhancement: Perfect Pixel HD Engine, • Child Protection: Child Lock+Parental Control format support, PC format support, Resolutions
HD Natural Motion, Dynamic contrast • Clock: Smart Clock 720p, 1080i, 1080p
enhancement, 1080p 50/60 Hz processing, 1080p • Ease of Installation: Auto Programme Naming, • Front/Side connections: Audio L/R in, CVBS in,
24/25/30 Hz processing, 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull Automatic Channel Install (ACI), Automatic Headphone out, S-video in, USB
down, 3D Combfilter, Active Control, Jagged Line Tuning System (ATS), Autostore, PLL Digital • Other connections: Analogue audio Left/Right
Suppression, Progressive Scan, Pulse Killer Chip, Tuning, Plug & Play out, S/PDIF out (coaxial), Common Interface
Widescreen Plus, 100 Hz Clear LCD, Double • Ease of Use: Four favourite lists, Auto Volume
frame rate Leveller (AVL), Delta Volume per preset, Power
• Screen enhancement: Anti-Reflection coated Graphical User Interface, On-Screen Display, • Ambient temperature: 5°C to 35°C
screen Programme List, Settings assistant Wizard, Side • Mains power: AC - 220 - 240 V +/- 10%
Control • Power consumption: 231 W
Ambilight • Electronic Programme Guide: Now + Next EPG, • Standby power consumption: 0.8 W
• Ambilight Features: Ambilight Spectra, Auto 8-day Electronic Programme Guide
adaptive to video content, Lounge light mode in • Remote Control: Amp, DVD, DVD-R, Sat, HTS Accessories
stand-by (Home Theatre System), STB (Set-Top Box), • Included Accessories: Tabletop swivel stand, Wall
• Ambilight light system: LED-wide colour Universal mounting bracket, RF antenna cable
• Dimming Function: 10 steps with Aurea Navigator • Remote control type: RC4490
• Screen Format Adjustments: unscaled (1080p dot Dimensions
Supported Display Resolution by dot), 4:3, Six Widescreen Modes, Auto Format, • Colour cabinet: Precision Chrome and
• Computer formats Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9, Subtitle translucent Pearl
Resolution Refresh rate and Heading Shift, Super Zoom, Widescreen • Set dimensions (W x H x D):
Via HDMI/DVI • Picture in Picture: Text dual screen 1121 x 715 x 129 mm
input • Teletext: 1200-page Hypertext • Set dimensions with stand (H x D): 810 x 305 mm
640 x 480 60 Hz • Teletext enhancements: Habit Watch, • Product weight: 39.6 kg
800 x 600 60 Hz Programme information Line • Product weight (+stand): 48.5 kg
1024 x 768 60 Hz • Firmware upgradeable: Firmware auto upgrade • Box dimensions (W x H x D):
1280 x 768 60 Hz wizard, Firmware upgradeable via USB 1354 x 1211 x 339 mm
1360 x 768 60 Hz • Multimedia: Digital media reader (browser), USB • Weight incl. Packaging: 51 kg
1920 x 1080i 60 Hz autobreak-in • VESA wall mount compatible: 600 x 400 mm
1920 x 1080p 60 Hz
•

• Video formats Multimedia Applications

Resolution Refresh rate • Multimedia connections: USB
480i 60 Hz • Playback Formats: MP3, Slideshow files (.alb),
480p 60 Hz JPEG Still pictures
576i 50 Hz
576p 50 Hz Tuner/Reception/Transmission
720p 50, 60 Hz • Aerial Input: 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75)
1080i 50, 60 Hz • TV system: DVB COFDM 2K/8K
1080p 24, 25, 30 Hz • Video Playback: NTSC, SECAM, PAL
1080p 50, 60 Hz

Issue date 2009-02-10 © 2009 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.

All Rights reserved.
Version: 9.0.12 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips
Electronics N.V. or their respective owners.
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EAN: 87 12581 34464 1 www.philips.com * DVB-T, supported in selected countries only