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Technical specifications

Picture Quality

• High Definition picture                                       
True high definition 1080i picture with widescreen (16:9) and 
full-screen (4:3) display modes. (HD decoder required for 
HD reception).
• 32" Real Flat™ invar picture tube
The flatter tube provides a wider viewing angle while minimizing
reflections for the best picture possible. The special alloy invar
shadow mask helps maintain tighter focus and eliminate “color
blooming” as compared to standard tubes. 
• Active Control™
Noise and sharpness improvement settings are continuously 
optimized 60x second.
• Eye Fidelity™
Provides the viewer the choice between progressive scan (480p) or
a line doubled (1050i) picture when viewing non-HD programming.
• 3D Y/C digital comb filter
Separates chrominance (color) from luminance (brightness) 
information for  independent processing to improve picture 
resolution and minimize distortion. 
• Scan Velocity Modulation
Varies the electron beam speed for a more finely rendered 
picture with improved sharpness.

Ease of Use

• Universal Remote                                  
Controls all TV features plus virtually all brands of VCR, DVD and
Digital Broadcast Satellite receivers. 
• AutoPicture™                                        
Instantly optimizes brightness, contrast, color, tint and sharpness
settings with picture presets for Movies, Sports, Video games and
weak signal reception.                             
• AutoSound™                                             
Audio volume levels are automatically adjusted and optimized with
the choice of  three presets: Movies, Voice, Music plus an
adjustable Personal setting.       
•  AutoMute™                                    
Automatically activates the closed-captioning when the MUTE 
button is pressed.
•  AutoLock™                                            
Protects young children from objectionable programming with 
V-chip technology.

Any-Button-On Top Controls
Channel Auto-Programming
English/Spanish/French menu
240-minute Sleep Timer                         
Closed Caption viewing

This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning in accordance with
15.119 of the FCC rules.

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Optional TC32PV2 television stand

Provides the ideal solution to TV and accessory placement  with
an emphasis on high design and safety.

Sound Quality

• 20 watt Stereo Sound system 
Receives stereo broadcasts for high power performance through
dual speakers with exciting and lifelike sound. 
• Virtual Dolby™ surround sound
Creates a soundstage in front and around the viewer for more
immersing home entertainment experience utilizing the built-in
speakers only.

Connectivity

• Two HD Component inputs (1080i/480p)           
Easy connections for HD set-top decoders and Progressive Scan
DVD players 
• Component Video inputs                                       
The best possible input for high resolution sources such as DVD,
STB and game consoles for superb color purity, detail and
reduced color noise, surpassing even S-Video.
•  S-Video input (Side & Rear) 
The ideal way to connect high resolution picture sources like
DVD, Digital Satellite & Cable TV and video games consoles for
even better detail than standard Video inputs.
•  Rear stereo AV inputs and outputs               
Connect a VCR, DVD, Satellite and video game through S-Video
or stereo AV connection.Audio/video output jacks make adding a
home theatre surround sound even easier!
•  Side stereo AV in + headphone jack                
Digital cameras and video games can be connected quickly and
easily to S-Video or stereo AV inputs. Connect your headphones
(optional) for convenient private listening.

UPC: 

0 37849 93629 0 

Product Dimensions: 

35.2"W x 27.5"H x 23.1"D

Product Weight: 

163.1 lbs.

Carton Dimensions: 

41.9"W x 35.2"H x 30.6"D

Carton Weight: 

176.3 lbs.

Carton contains: 

Universal Remote Control w/batteries, 
operating instructions, warranty 
information

Active Control™, AutoSound™, AutoPicture™, AutoMute™,
AutoLock™, Incredible Surround™ are trademarks of Philips
Consumer Electronics Company.
Printed in the U.S.A.
©2003 Philips Consumer Electronics Company

www.philipsusa.com or AOL keyword: Philips
Specifications subject to change without notice. 

32" Epic Series Television

Side AV + Headphone

Inputs/Outputs

Rear AV

32PT842H

32PT842H

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