Looking for Answers about HISENSE Hisense 42" Class LED-LCD 1080p 60Hz HDTV,(1.5" ultra-slim) F42K20E?

Led and because if you buy it off line u can deside witch one ud like it to be niether led or lcd. so the yput. LED/LCD

LED TVs are LCD TVs. The term LED TV only means it uses LEDs to backlight the LCD panel insted of CCFL (cold-cathode fluorescent lamps).

LEDs last longer and generally provide better image contrast. They do not dim or turn brown over time like a CCFL lamp can.

LCD which is LED backlit, (instead of CFL).

lcd means liquid crystal display. lcds are either backlit by (a)flourescent lights or (b) leds(light emitting diodes)

the benifit of led backlighting is lower electricity consumtion, longer life, and generally a slimmer profile.

The Hisense TV model number F42K20E is both LCD and LED. The LCD panel contains almost 3 million thin film transistors, which provide exceptionally sharp video quality. The LED is used because of the indicator lamps in the TV. It adds a back lighting that enhances the Liquid crystal display on the panel.

It's a LED back edge-lit LCD TV. Previous LCDs use traditional CFL.

LED back-lighting for an LCD screen.
This means the light source is LED, not fluorescent. It results in a cooler, more energy efficient and much thinner TV.

Hello Twid,

It is actually both LED and LCD. Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) do not emit light. They simply filter the light coming through them so that it appears to be a specific color. LCDs still need something to illuminate them. Today's LCD TVs have two types of light. They can utilize either fluorescent lamps or LED lamps. This particular TV uses the LED lamps. There are several discussions already online about which is better and why. You can further details just by searching on your favorite search engine.

There are two types of illumination currently used for LCD HDTVs--CFL (fluorescent) and LED (light-emitting diode). LED-LCD TVs such as this one typically have a brighter picture and better color rendition, and other benefits depending upon the refresh rate. On the other hand, I also have a CFL-lit Samsung HDTV that delivers a fabulous, clear picture. But all other things being equal, LED-LCD is better.

The answer is LED is the back light and LCD is the actual screen. older style lcd tvs use CCFL bulbs

http://www.hisense-usa.com/support/manuals/K20_User_Manual.pdf

http://www.hisense-usa.com/support/manuals/K20_Quick_Setup_Guide.pdf

Yes it does.

Yes, this TV does have composite. On the side of the TV the composite connection is displayed as AV IN. This connection requires red, white, and yellow cables.

Yes

According to the user manual yes it does.

User manual found here.

http://www.hisense-usa.com/support/manuals/K26_User_Manual.pdf

by composite, you mean the red-white-yellow connector, yes it does.

its has the old style RCA red yellow white, and newer RCA style as well. also hdmi, and coax

Yes, this TV has composite (and HDMI) connections.

120v 100w. Not sure if it takes 240v input. Check http://hisense-usa.com for the manual.

http://www.hisense-usa.com/support/manuals/K20_User_Manual.pdf

The Hisense TV model number F42K20E Power supply is 120v~ 60Hz, and the power consumption is 80 watts.

110

110 (Standard for USA)

110

It's standard 120V-60Hz US. 110V is East Asia.

60Hz or 6.5mS. 60Hz DTVs refresh at 60Hz, 120Hz DTVs reset at 120Hz and 240Hz 240Hz. That rate is usually stated in the model description. The faster the rate the less blurring or ghosting. However this TV for having a 60Hz rate shows no noticeable blurring or ghosting artifacts.

http://www.hisense-usa.com/support/manuals/K20_User_Manual.pdf

60Hz

The panel refresh rate is 60 hz

The refresh rate for Hisense TV model number F42K20E is 60hz.

Neither. It's 60. But at 42 inch this is negligible even for hockey or basketball. If you get a 46" LED I would consider 120 refresh rate. Beyond that, I doubt your eyes would notice a difference even if you are a US Naval Aviator.

60 Hz.

no

http://www.hisense-usa.com/support/manuals/K20_User_Manual.pdf

page 14 - port called service is USB port

It does have a USB port but it it only used for software update purposes. You cannot connect external devices.

This Hisense TV does have a USB port but it is for service only. For example, if the TV needs a firmware update the a service technician would use the port for that purpose.

Hello Twid,

My apologies but I think there's a little bit of confusion about your question.

If you have a media player than you will not want a USB port on the TV but rather an audio/video port such as an HDMI port. Your media player should have some type of AV output port on it whether it being HDMI, micro HDMI, or Display port.

On the other hand you can also play back multimedia on some TVs if the TV has built in media play back features. In this case all you would need to plug into the TV is a hard drive or a flash drive instead of a media player.

So to answer your question:

If you have a media player with AV output such as HDMI, yes you can plug this into your TV to play back your media.

If you only have a hard drive or flash drive that you wish to plug into this TV to play back content then the answer is no. This TV cannot play back your media from a flash or hard drive.

there is a usb connection, but according to the manual, it is for software updates only. i have not tried to attach any components via usb, so im not sure if anything would work that way

Yes, you can add a "set top box" such as Roku, Boxee, or other to import Netflix and the whole cornucopia of programming available over the Internet via your wi-fi. You would hook one up via one of your HDMI inputs. Rokus are available at Walmart and by mail order for a hundred bucks or less. I have two of them but if I were to be starting from scratch today I would buy a Bluewray player with built in wi-fi for about $100 to $135 or so. Even if you only watch DVD's these players will all play and upscale to 1080P any and all DVD's as well as Bluewrays. Again Walmarts got them in stock and ready to go. I think you will find one of the above a more elegant solution than hooking up your laptop.

This isn't a Wifi ready TV. However, if your laptop has the "out" connection (to include another display) you can connect it to the TV.

According to page 7 of the TV User's Manual a PC can be connected with a VGA cable and a PC/DVI Audio Cable.

This TV has 3 HDMI inputs, but my PC does not have an HDMI output so I could not verify connecting a PC via HDMI.

Your internet provider can tell you if your internet connection is fast enough for streaming or downloading video content.

Yes using a vga cable.

If you use HDMI cables that will allow you to have picture and sound on the TV. You can increase volume with the laptop and the TV.

Yes and the picture is GREAT! I also keep my laptop connected and watch Hulu, Netflix and others. You will also want to connect the sound from the lap top. Simple cable that plugs into the headphone jack of your laptop, also make sure that your volume on your laptop is turn all the way up after connection that way you get the full sould on this tv and adjust from the remote. Hope you enjoy this tv as much as I do.

Yes

if your hooking up Your X-Box 360, or PS3.. Wii..?? Then Not a Problem.. Go through your system. but yes it does. ;)

only digital out

http://www.hisense-usa.com/support/manuals/K20_Quick_Setup_Guide.pdf

it has a 3.5mm headphone out and a coax digital out

only one digital audio out jack, no regular audio out

Change Cable setting to PCM ONLY!!!!!! Not PCM/Dobly DIGITAL!!!

Wait and try this before taking it back. As learned here from other reviewers this can be easily fixed. Go into the audio settings for your Dish, DirectTV or Cable receiver and change from Dolby/PCM to PCM only, then make sure the audio settings on the television itself are set only to PCM. It worked for me, didn't want to have to take the television back either, good luck!

I haven't had this problem, but I'd definitely take it back to the store for replacement.

ive heard enabling the auto sound control feature eliminates that noise. but i didnt have that issue so im not sure.

Your set seems to be defective. Mine has no such problem. I would return it for another one.

I was able to get rid of the crackle / static sound on mine by changing the audio from Dolby Digital to PCM. I also have to change the audio on my Dish receiver to PCM Only.

I believe no smart volume

The audio settings can be set to your preference. I left mine set as factory default and the commercial audio is quite a bit below program audio. For example if program audio is about normal speaking level; commercial audio is about a whisper. After the commercial the program audio instantly returns to its level as it was before the commercial.

Yes

I show setting called 'fixed' which ultimately kept the volume at same level regardless of audio signal recieved.
But you can download manual hisense-usa.com

Yes, Auto Volume Control.

It has a built-in channel tuner, so no converter box is needed. If you don't have cable service, you'll need an antenna to bring in Over The Air digital stations that broadcast in your area. Another option could be to use a Roku, or a Blu-ray player with streaming ability to get more channels.

yes it does

No

No. You shouldn't need one. Antenna like rabbit ears..?? lol J.k. you should be ok..for whatever you use it for.. Dvd player, Vcr, Blue Ray, X-Box 360, PS3, Wii, Etc... Good Luck and Enjoy. ;)