According to the manufacturer's nomenclature, Philips 40PFT4109 / 60 belongs to mid-level solutions . Reviews about this device, its technical specifications, as well as the order of its connection and settings - that’s what will be considered in this material.
Appearance. Communications
Almost everything that should be in a mid-range multimedia center is in such a device as a Philips 40PFT4109 / 60 TV. The reviews indicate only that in this case the stripped-down version of the software was installed and there is no support for Smart TV. The main element of this solution is a screen whose diagonal is an impressive 40 inches. A small frame surrounds its edges. The speakers and the mounting system of the complete support are displayed on the lower side. On the back cover all wired communication interfaces of this solution are grouped. The list of ports on this TV is as follows:
This communication list is sufficient and allows you to fully reveal the capabilities of this device.
Main characteristics
The “A +” energy class has a Philips 40PFT4109 / 60 TV. Its characteristics indicate that it consumes a maximum of only 44.8 watts, and in standby mode this number will be no more than 0.3 watts. The tuner of this device is capable of processing the input signal as from cable equipment, a satellite “dish” or an ordinary antenna. In the latter case, you can view both analog and digital transmissions. In the latter case, you may need to play the decoding module, which is installed in the expansion slot. Among other expansion slots, USB ver. 2.0 (2 pcs.), HDMI ver. 1.4 (3 pcs.) And SCART (1 pcs.). This list is complemented by RCA (1 pc.) And Ant IN (1 pc.).
Video. Sound
The FullHD sensor is equipped with a Philips 40PFT4109 / 60 TV. That is, the picture format is 1920x1080 in the highest quality mode. The matrix is manufactured using TFT technology. Its key disadvantages compared with the most advanced IPS technology at the moment are lower color rendering quality, reduced viewing angles and image distortion at angles of 170-175 0 . The refresh rate of the picture on the screen is 100 Hz. Taking into account the diagonal and resolution of the displayed image, due to this, when viewing the most dynamic scenes, a short-term distortion of the picture is possible. The matrix in this case is universal and allows you to display video with an aspect ratio of 4: 3 and 16: 9. The brightness of the screen is 250 cd / m2, and this is enough for a comfortable viewing of TV shows in almost any environment. The total output power of the audio signal in this case is 10 watts. This value is sufficient for comfortable listening to reproduced television programs or films. Additionally, in this case, a number of functions are implemented that improve sound quality. These include Clear Sound, Incredible Surround, improved sound quality at low frequencies and an automatic power limitation system.
Customization
Even a novice entry-level specialist can easily set up a Philips 40PFT4109 / 60 TV. Reviews on this distinguishing feature focus owners. The setup procedure includes the following steps:
Unpacking the device. Assembling it in accordance with the attached brief paper instructions. Permanent installation.
Connect the power cable and signal wire.
Turning on the TV, searching for channels using the “Auto tuning” menu item. The only important point is to set the source of the television signal. The tuner in this case is universal and can work with a satellite signal, and with cable television, and with local broadcasted digital or analog channels. After completing the search procedure, you need to save the list.
Since the Smart TV option is not supported in this solution, there is no need to continue the setup and configuration process. After that, the solution in question is completely ready for use.
Reviews Cost
Affordable enough, as for such a dimensional device, is the Philips 40PFT4109 / 60 TV. The price for it is in the range from 20,000 to 22,000 rubles. If not for the absence of Smart TV, then in general this multimedia center would be an ideal representative of the average price level. This is its main drawback. But it can be eliminated quite simply. To do this, just connect a mini-PC to it, which will have to be purchased separately for an additional fee. Its price is 1500-2000 rubles. The pluses of the TV include the screen size, a good set of ports for connection and affordable cost.
Summary
Use at home to watch TV shows is the main area of application that Philips 40PFT4109 / 60 is aimed at . Reviews indicate that it is great for such use. But also technical specifications allow it to function successfully in other cases. These include various information panels, billboards and more.