Vizio SV420XVT 42" LCD HDTV
LCD TV Buying Guide Summary
Highlighted by a super thin bezel design which gives an industrial edge to the LCD, Vizio continues to introduce new models into the TV marketplace. This unit has several upgrades over current Vizio models including a dramatic increase in contrast ratio to a stated 6500:1. Though we have not yet reviewed the SV420XVT we believe it will prove one the best Vizio offerings yet.
Specifications
- Screen Size: 42"
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Contrast Ratio: 6500:1
- Refresh Rate: 120hz
- SRS TruSurround XT™
- 4 HDMI 1.3 Inputs
Boasting 120Hz and Full HD 1080p resolution, the SV420VXT (42") incorporates VIZIO's Smooth Motion technology that delivers flawless video frame after frame. The faster refresh rate of 120Hz is twice the speed of many other LCDs (60Hz) and eliminates motion blur from fastaction movies and video games. Since judder, a visual artifact that can occur when film is transferred to video, and motion blur are more visible on screens larger than 32", Smooth Motion is critical for delivering the best picture performance possible from any video input format on the SV420XVT.
Over two million pixel resolution (1080p) provides superior clarity, while the high contrast ratio of 6500:1 ensures exceptionally deep, rich blacks and brilliant colors. VIZIO Select(R) provides customized video settings that are preset for specific content such as movies, sports and TV.
The SV420LF uses SRS Labs' TruSurround XT(R) audio processing for premium virtual surround and they are also compatible with the VIZIO SV5.1 Upgrade Kit that adds 5.1 surround sound functionality with the inclusion of rear channel speakers and a wireless subwoofer. Both include the new brushed aluminum-trimmed VUR8 Universal Learning Remote with Picture-In-Picture keys, handsomely designed to control an entire A/V system.
Each model provides side access HD Game Ports with two HDMI v1.3 inputs for fast connections of game consoles, camcorders and other portable sources, in addition to two HDMI ports on the rear panel.
