Testing the Changhong P42D720A

Advantages: the model has a stylish design, a large stock of color and brightness, the presence of a function “picture in picture”, low

priced at.

Weaknesses: We should mention the not very high resolution, probably caused by the physical matrix resolution. 1366×768 pixels. But this, in turn, has made the panel more affordable than Full HD counterparts.

Plasma TV

SIGNS

2 component inputs, 2 HDMI connectors, composite input-output, D-Sub – back, 2 USB inputs, HDMI, composite connector – side.

DESIGN FEATURES

The Changhong P42D720A also belongs to the Oboni PDP line and has rich colors, more natural and bright images, particularly the more natural white color display. Dynamic contrast ratio reaches 1000000:1. Pay attention to the nice design of the TV body: it has a stylish burgundy trim on the bottom of the body, as well as the glass frame.

PICTURE QUALITY

The model shows great color gamut and not a bad black depth.

When playing the signal from the component input, the resolution was about 400-410 TV lines. The P42D720A has a wide margin of brightness and beautifully detailed blacks. Black itself has a good depth.

Depiction detail of bright scenes is average. When displaying moving objects a slight “comb” is noticeable on angled lines. Images’ colors are natural enough, maybe a little bit oversaturated.

To adjust the color palette there is a 3-step color temperature adjustment. If desired, the TV viewer can take advantage of the preset picture modes: “user”, “standard”, “soft”, “bright.

When playing a 1080p signal from HDMI input, the resolution was about 510-520 TV lines. The motion is displayed smoothly with almost no blurring, right down to the smallest details. When displaying moving objects PAL signal a slight “comb” is noticeable on inclined lines.

The color palette is quite natural, the flesh tones are a bit oversaturated. White color is saturated. The detail of dark and bright scenes is quite good.

AUDIO QUALITY

Sound power of the built-in speaker is 8 watts, sound distortion is not noticeable to the ear.

Preset sound modes are available: “standard”, “user”, “theater”, “music”, there is a surround sound mode for a greater effect. In turn, a 5-band equalizer will help you to adjust the tone of the sound yourself.

SERVICE POSSIBILITIES

The PIP function allows you to play two pictures at the same time, placing the inner picture on top or bottom to choose. Also available as a “freeze frame” freeze .

Of the timers, both a Sleep timer and an on/off timer are present. The onscreen menu is large. On the left side, there are icons for the corresponding items. For your convenience, it is possible to adjust the degree of transparency of the menu.

The model features a stylish design, great color and brightness margin, picture-in-picture feature, reasonable price.

It is worth noting that the resolution is not very high, apparently due to the physical resolution of the matrix

1366×768 pixels. But this in turn made the panel more affordable than Full HD counterparts.