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Vizio SV42XVT

The Black Tie line of televisions marks the flagship offering by Vizio for 2008. These sets feature a 1080p native resolution, 120Hz processing, and motion compensation technology for smoother images. For more information refer to the full Vizio XVT Series report.

Vizio Black Tie Series
MSRP $1,899.00
Release date July, 2008
Brand Vizio
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4 HDMI inputs
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Left, Right and Center channel speakers built in.
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1080p native resolution
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Tough to find remote programming codes for FiOS HD DVR remote (but possible)
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Specs

  • 1080p native resolution
  • 6500:1 dynamic contrast ratio
  • 5 ms response time (unconfirmed)
  • 8-bit panel (unconfirmed)
  • Inputs: HDMI x 4, Component x 2, Composite x 2, S-Video x 1, VGA x 1

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This report was started April 23, 2008 at 12:51 pm by Omar
with the last edit occurring October 25, 2008 at 8:25 am by Iso100
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Pros
  • 1080p, 120Hz
  • superior sound system compared to other TV
  • attractive bezel
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  • Digital Coax (SPIDF) audio output. I use it to connect to my diigital home theater receiver for even better sound.
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Comments

1.  avatar Iso100 said:

Our 32" (4:3) Sony Trinitron WEGA HDTV just died this week. I've been shopping around and reading reviews ever since... looking for a replacement HDTV. I wouldn't settle for anything less than 32" and 1080p.

I saw this TV at the local Costco for just under $1k. The image looks comparable to other sets in the same range. The Toshiba seemed like they REALLY cranked the contrast and sharpness which at first had me thinking it was the better set.

The menu system on the Vizio is quite nice and has a great deal of setup options for tinkerers like me. You can even set a custom white balance by inputting RGB values.

One of the biggest draws for my wife and I was the ability to add on the Jive wireless 5.1 surround system. By adding a wireless subwoofer and rear channel speakers I can now have true surround sound without wires running from the TV to our watching position. I believe the add-on is about $199.
Oct 25, 2008 8:17am
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Pros

  • 4 HDMI inputs
  • Left, Right and Center channel speakers built in.
  • 1080p native resolution

Cons

  • Tough to find remote programming codes for FiOS HD DVR remote (but possible)

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"Our 32" (4:3) Sony Trinitron WEGA HDTV just died this week. I've been shopping around and reading reviews ever since... looking for a replacement HDTV. I wouldn't settle for anything less than 32" and 1080p.

I saw this TV at the local Costco for just under $1k. The image looks comparable to other sets in the same range. The Toshiba seemed like they REALLY cranked the contrast and sharpness which at first had me thinking it was the better set.

The menu system on the Vizio is quite nice and has a great deal of setup options for tinkerers like me. You can even set a custom white balance by inputting RGB values.

One of the biggest draws for my wife and I was the ability to add on the Jive wireless 5.1 surround system. By adding a wireless subwoofer and rear channel speakers I can now have true surround sound without wires running from the TV to our watching position. I believe the add-on is about $199."
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SV, 42, XVT, SV42, 42XVT, SV42XVT