Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #44384 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Philips
• Model: 37PFL7662D/05
• Released on: 2007-06-10
• Dimensions: 24.65" h x 4.65" w x 36.81" l, 30.86 pounds
• Display size: 37

Manufacturer's Description
The state-of-the-art LCD screen technology has the full high-definition widescreen resolution of 1080 progressive lines, each with 1920 pixels. This allows the best possible picture quality for HD input signals with up to 1080 lines. It produces brilliant flicker-free progressive scan pictures with optimum brightness and superb colours. This vibrant and sharp image will provide you with an enhanced viewing experience.

Integrated Digital Tuner for DVB-T reception

The integrated DVB-T tuner lets you receive Digital Terrestrial TV to watch or record. This means you do not need an additional set top box and also the additional cables.

HD ready for the highest quality display of HDTV signals

Enjoy the exceptional picture quality of a true High Definition TV signal and be fully prepared for HD sources like HDTV broadcast, Blu-ray DVD or HD-DVD. HD ready is a protected label that offers picture quality beyond that of progressive scan. It conforms to strict standards laid out by EICTA to offer a HD screen that displays the benefits of resolution and picture quality of a High Definition TV signal. It has a universal connection for both analogue YPbPr and uncompressed Digital connection of DVI or HDMI, supporting HDCP. It can display 720p, and 1080i signals at 50 and 60Hz.

Pixel Plus HD for better details, depth and clarity

Pixel Plus HD is a picture processing technology that enables viewer to watch contents that are vivid, natural and real. The result is a superbly razor sharp pictures with incredible details and depth from any HD source.

3D combfilter separates colours for a razor-sharp image

The 3D comb filter separates brightness and colour signals better in 3D domain to eliminate cross-colour, cross-luminance and dot-crawl distortion - all of which detract from your viewing pleasure. The 3D digital comb filter performs field-by-field comparisons of the television image to accurately separate the colour from the black-and-white information and remove both horizontally and vertically hanging dots, as well as dot crawl. The result is a razor sharp image.

Incredible Surroundâ„¢ for enhanced audio enjoyment

Incredible Surround is an audio technology from Philips that dramatically magnifies the sound field to immerse you in the audio. Using state-of-the-art electronic phase shifting, Incredible Surround mixes sounds from left and right in such a way that it expands the virtual distance between the two speakers. This wider spread greatly enhances the stereo effect and creates a more natural sound dimension. Incredible Surround allows you to experience total surround with greater depth and width of sound, without the use of additional speakers.

Compact and slim design that fits in every room

This design style emphasises a slim, compact look that saves space and fits in anywhere.

1000 page Hypertext for instant fast access to teletext

The teletext is a common system transmitted by most broadcasters. The 1000 page smart text feature gives you extremely fast access to information when changing pages.

2 HDMI inputs for full digital HD connection in one cable

HDMI makes an uncompressed digital RGB connection from the source to the screen. By eliminating conversion to an analogue signal, it delivers an unblemished image. The non-degraded signal reduces flicker and leads to a clearer picture. HDMI intelligently communicates the highest output resolution with the source device. The HDMI input is fully backward compatible with DVI sources but includes digital audio. HDMI uses HDCP copy protection. With 2 HDMI inputs you can connect multiple HD sources, for instance an HD set top box, and a Blu-ray player. Your TV is fully prepared for the HD future.

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Customer Reviews

Excellent!
I waited awhile before upgrading to a HD tv and just bought this model. First impression: Wow! The colours are stunning, with the display being bright and sharp - making my Sony VAIO AR51M's screen look dim in comparison (and that's saying something).

DVD looks quite good, but the upscaling is notable, especially on menu texts, which can look a little choppy, but this is more of a limitation of DVD quality than the tv. Blu-Ray movies look incredible, and the Digital channels definately look sharper and smoother than the analogue ones.

Despite what formal reviews have said about the sound, I was actually quite impressed. Many reviews state that the sound quality is poor at upper levels - personally I think you need to be deaf to have it that high. I've only raised it up to half volume so far and it sounds great. If you want better than that, then you'd probably invest in a dedicated surround system anyhow - and not rely on in-built speakers. They are more than ample for the majority of us casual users!

My only niggle with it is the menu. It's not the most intuitive menu there is and pretty much requires you to read the manual to figure it out (e.g. sorting channels) - hence my only reason for not giving it 5 stars.

Very very happy and no reservations in recommending it to anyone.

'THE BEST' 8th Gen. LCD without the 'ambilight' feature.
Picture / Display
Aspect ratio : 16:9, Widescreen
Brightness : 500 cd/m²
Dynamic screen contrast : 7500:1
Response time (typical) : 6 ms
Viewing Angle (Horizontal) : 176 degree
Viewing angle (Vertical) : 176 degree
Diagonal screen size (inch) : 37 inch
Diagonal screen size (metric) : 94 cm
Display screen type : LCD Full HD W-UXGA Act. matrix
Panel resolution : 1920x1080p
Picture enhancement : Pixel Plus HD, Luminance transient improver, Colour transient improvement, Dynamic contrast enhancement, Contrast plus, 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down, 3D combfilter, Active Control, Digital noise reduction, Jagged line suppression, Progressive scan
Screen enhancement : Anti reflection coated screen

Supported Display Resolution
Computer formats : 640 x 480, 60, 72,75, 85 Hz, 800 x 600, 56,60,72,75,85 Hz, 1024 x 768, 60, 70, 75, 85Hz
Video formats : 640 x 480i - 1Fh, 640 x 480p - 2Fh, 720 x 576i - 1Fh, 720 x 576p - 2Fh, 1280 x 720p - 3Fh, 1920 x 1080i - 2Fh, 1920 x 1080p -

Sound
Equaliser : 7-bands
Output power (RMS) : 2 x 10 W
Sound enhancement : Auto volume leveller, Dynamic bass enhancement, Incredible surround
Sound system : Nicam stereo, Stereo

Loudspeakers
Built-in speakers : 2

Convenience
Child Protection : Child lock & parental control
Clock : Sleep timer, Wake up clock
Ease of installation : Auto programme naming, Automatic Channel Install (ACI), Automatic Tuning System (ATS), Auto store, Fine tuning, Plug & Play, Program name, Sorting
Ease of Use : Auto volume leveller (AVL), Easy toggle Dig/Analogue modes, Program list, Side Control, Smart picture control, Smart sound control
Electronic Programme Guide : 7 day Electronic program Guide
Remote control : TV
Remote control type : RC2034301/01
Screen format adjustments : 4:3, Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Super Zoom, Widescreen
Picture in Picture : Text dual screen
Teletext : 1000 page Hypertext
Teletext enhancements : 4 favourite pages, Program information line

Tuner / Reception / Transmission
Aerial input : 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75)
TV system : PAL I, PAL B/G, PAL D/K, SECAM B/G, SECAM D/K, SECAM L/L', DVB COFDM 2K/8K
Video playback : NTSC, SECAM, PAL
DVB : DVB Terrestrial *
Tuner bands : Hyper band, S channel, UHF, VHF
Number of preset channels : 100
Tuner display : PLL

Connectivity
Ext 1 Scart : Audio L/R, CVBS in/out, RGB
Ext 2 Scart : Audio L/R, CVBS in/out, S video in
Ext 3 : S video in, CVBS in, Audio L/R in
Ext 4 : YPbPr, Audio L/R in
Ext 5 : HDMI
Ext 6 : HDMI
Number of scarts : 2
Other connections : Headphone out, Common Interface

Power
Ambient temperature : 5 °C to 40 °C
Mains power : 220 - 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption : 175 W
Standby power consumption : < 1 W

Accessories
Included accessories : Table top stand, Power cord, Quick start guide, User manual, Registration card, Warranty certificate, Remote control, Batteries for remote control
Optional accessories : Floor stand

Dimensions
Colour cabinet : Black cabinet with High Gloss glass deco front
Set Width : 935 mm
Set Height : 626 mm
Set Depth : 118 mm
Set width (with stand) : 935 mm
Set height (with stand) : 688 mm
Set depth (with stand) : 265 mm
Product weight : 14 kg
Product weight (+stand) : 21 kg
Box width : 1000 mm
Box height : 701 mm
Box depth : 289 mm
Weight incl. packaging : 32 kg
VESA wall mount compatible : 600 x 400 mm

What more can I say for such a fantastic T.V. That not only looks stylish but is absolutely superb if you like to play games as well as watch movies etc. The sound that is produced from this allows you to not to have little speakers dotted all around the room.
My opinion - Samsung, Sony, Sharp etc. Have a bit more catching up to do with Philips when it comes to LCD TV.

Great picture, shame about the user manual.
Superb looking TV with great picture and lots of gizmos etc., Heavy but easy to assemble and get working. However if you want to know how to get the best out of it, you'll just have to work it out for yourself. User instruction manual is pretty ropey and further support is only made available on a chargeable 090 number.