Philips 56PFL9954H / Cinema 21:9

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We analysed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Philips 56PFL9954H / Cinema 21:9 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Philips Cinema 21:9 Gold review: first look

 

Movie-friendly set with Smart TV and passive 3D technology

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Philips 56PFL9954H Cinema 21:9 television

 

Welcome to the wonderful world of CinemaScope TV. With a good 50% of Blu-ray discs containing movies in CinemaScope 2.39:1 aspect, high-def fans still have to put up with black bars above and below the action. Until now, that is.

Despite minor criticisms, it's fair to say that the Cinema 21:9 provides an awesome experience that is initially stunning. It's a huge improvement on widescreen TV if you watch a lot of Blu-ray or DVD movies in the CinemaScope (or similar) format, and...

Despite minor criticisms, it's fair to say that the Cinema 21:9 provides an awesome experience that is initially stunning. It's a huge improvement on widescreen TV if you watch a lot of Blu-ray or DVD movies in the CinemaScope (or similar) format, and...

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Philips Cinema 21:9 review

 

Widescreen is dead; long live Cinema 21:9. The Philips 56PFL9954H is a daring experiment in screen dimensions, designed to maximise the cinematic potential of hi-def discs while rewriting the rules on home entertainment.

Superb all-round performance;Endless features;Unique design

High price;Occasional black issues

Whether the 21:9 concept ultimately catches on or never develops into anything beyond a diverting curio remains to be seen, but for the time being this remarkable screen can consider its trail well and truly blazed.

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Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum hands-on

 

The Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum and Gold models add 3D and the ability to watch two different things at the same time to glorious widescreen movie-watching.

Gorgeous picture ; Great for watching movies ; Watch two things at the same time

Limited 3D content ; Chuffing enormous

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Philips Cinema 21:9

 

Watch films the way they are supposed to be viewed

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New Philips Cinema 21:9 and Eco LCD TVs - First Look - TrustedReviews

 

We report from an exclusive preview of Philips' latest wide aspect ratio television, and an eco-friendly one too.

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Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum 3D

 

Great picture quality; Fantastic 3D performance; 3D glasses turn on automatically

No Freeview HD; Picture processing can be overkill; High price

Philips' upgraded Cinema 21:9 TV adds full LED backlighting and 3D compatibility to a movie-friendly aspect ratio. The result is a jaw-dropping, head turner of a telly that’s ideal for upmarket home cinemas. Just be careful with the myriad of picture...

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Philips Cinema 21:9 (56PFL9954H/12) review

 

The Philips Cinema 21:9 is aimed at a very specific audience. If you're a movie lover with deep pockets, you'll be very happy with this TV. Some projectors offer a better home-cinema solution, but they aren't all that suited to everyday use. Philips...

Aspect ratio is great for 2.35:1 movies ; Picture quality is very good ; Sound quality is amazing for a TV ; Plenty of features ; Excellent number of inputs

Aspect ratio isn't suited to all material ; Expensive

As much as we like this set, though, we can't help but think it would be bested by a good video projector. Take one of JVC's amazing DLA machines, for example, and you'll have a home-cinema experience that can't easily be beaten. Such a set-up may be...

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Stuff magazine

 

The world's first Cinemascope-shaped TV looks extraordinary and is ideal for watching many movies at their best. But it's not flawless...

Looks great with cinemascope movies, but has too many flaws for the price

Recommended!

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Philips Cinema 21:9 56PFL9954H 56in LCD TV

 

Find out why John thinks the Philips Cinema 21:9 LCD TV has to be seen to be believed.

I have to say I was pretty sceptical about the Cinema 21:9. My distaste for resizing HD sources, my dislike of distracting video processing artefacts, the current lack of any 'true' 21:9 sources and my suspicion that standard def programmes would look...

Product Specifications

Be blown away by movies the way they are meant to be seen with the 21:9 (2.39:1) movie format. The Cinema 21:9 TV perfectly matches the original movie format used by directors, so you get no black bars or picture loss, just movies the way the director intended them to be seen. Bring the magic of the cinema home, in the authentic 21:9 movie format. Enjoy 16:9 and gaming content with the full power of the 21:9 screen. Cinema 21:9 uses a highly advanced formatting technology to fit other formats to the screen perfectly without distortion. Enjoy the action in the comfort of your own home! Enjoy the exceptional picture quality of Full HD sources like HDTV broadcast or Blu-ray on your Cinema 21:9. The unique movie format screen comes with 2560 x 1080p resolution, matching the 21:9 aspect ratio of the screen. Enjoy the action without any judder. Perfect Natural Motion estimates motion in the picture and corrects juddering movements in both broadcast and pre-recorded movie material (including 1080p movies and 24p True Cinema on Blu-ray and DVD). The result is even smoother and quieter pictures with excellent sharpness. Enjoy motion performance that surpasses cinema quality! Add a new dimension to your viewing experience with Ambilight Spectra 3. This patented Philips technology enlarges the screen further by projecting a glow of light from the back of the screen onto the surrounding wall. Ambilight automatically adjusts the color and brightness of the light surrounding the TV to match the picture, creating an immersive viewing experience. With Ambilight Spectra 3 movies truly come to life! Experience unrivaled sharpness and clarity with Perfect Pixel HD Engine. Each pixel of the picture is enhanced to match the surrounding pixels better, resulting in a more natural picture. The result is a unique combination of sharpness, natural detail, vivid colors, superior contrast and smooth natural motion whatever you are watching. Clean and razor sharp images result from artifact and noise detection and reduction in all content sources - from multimedia to standard TV. Enjoy extreme motion sharpness without picture imperfections. The Philips 200 Hz Clear LCD brings the response time of LCD TV to an incredible 1ms, so even with the fastest action scene you will be enthralled by the action, and not following the stretched car across the screen. Go ahead, enjoy the action!

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Surround Sound
Speakers Included:2 subwoofers / 2 tweeters
Surround Mode:Built-in

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:32.4cm
Height:74.5cm
Weight:37.4kg
Width:142cm

DVD

Type: None

General

Product Type:Power adapter - car
Subcategory (AG):Power adapters

Header

Compatibility:PC
Country Kits:Denmark / Finland / France / Germany / Netherlands / Norway / Russia / Sweden / United Kingdom
Manufacturer:Intermec Technologies/Philips
Model:56PFL9954H/Vehicle Power Adapter
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Intermec/Philips

Miscellaneous

Colour:Black glass decofront with black backcover

Power Device

Form Factor (AG):External

Television

Diagonal Size:56in
Diagonal Size (cm):142cm
Digital Television Certification:HDTV
Display Format:1080p (FullHD)
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:80000:1
Enhanced Refresh Rate:200 Hz
HDCP Compatible: Yes
HDMI Ports Qty:5
HDTV Ready:Built-in / Yes
Image Aspect Ratio:21:9
Parental Channel Lock: Yes
PC Interface:USB / VGA (HD-15)
Progressive Scan:Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Resolution:2560 x 1080
Series:Cinema 21:9
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD TV
Video Interface:Component / Composite / HDMI / S-Video / SCART
Viewing Angle:176 degrees
Widescreen:Widescreen

TV Tuner

Digital TV Tuner:DVB-C / DVB-T
HDTV Tuner: Yes
MPEG Decoder:MPEG-4
Multi-channel Preview:Twin page text
Teletext: Yes
TV Tuner Presence:Built-in
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