Sony's 42" plasma display works in any country on the planet!

Works with NTSC, PAL, Secam, PAL-N, PAL-M, PAL60. It definitely saves the day and lights up any environment perfectly.  Take your pick from multiple mounting options and rejoice in the fact that you can use this plasma to handle television, HD content, and PC signals.  You'll receive smooth resolution with an incredible 10,000:1 contrast ratio which will put forth stunning images from any source.  You choose the picture mode and decide whether you'd like to activate picture and picture or picture in picture features to customize your viewing.  A long panel life (60,000 hours to half brightness) and low power consumption serve as the icing on the cake to make this affordable plasma even more attractive.

Key Features:

• Model: Sony FWD42V1
• Speakers, pedestal stand and wall bracket are optional. You have to buy seperatley.
• PAL/SECAM/NTSC/PAL-N/PAL-M Plasma Monitor
• Ideal for television, HD (Hi- Definition) content or PC signals
• 42" Ultra Bright Plasma Display with 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
• Displays Standard Definition and High Definition Formats Including 1080/60i, 720/60P, 1080/24Psf, and 480/60p Video. For best video quality we recommend you upgrade your standard cable service to Digital cable or Digital satellite with HDTV.
• 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio - Best available
• Digital Video Input (DVI-D HDCP): The DVI input function offers a high picture quality when used with a DVI-equipped PC (DVI video cable is supplied).
• Ultra-high panel brightness and contrast(10,000:1 contrast ratio). Ideal for television, HD content or PC signals.
• Full Screen Saver Functions including Auto Dimmer function and on/off timer
• Multi-Layer AR-Coated Panel The anti-reflection (AR) coating on the glass protection panel reduces light reflection for clear, high-contrast pictures.
• Multiple Inputs Displays utilize 16:9 flat panels that provide smooth, high-quality images across the screen. They accept signals ranging from standard composite video to HDTV, DTV and RGB computer signals at up to UXGA resolution.
• Video/Audio Flexibility Includes TV Picture-in-Picture capability and 7W Digital Audio Amplifier.
• Versatile and Stylish The stylish bezel is available in two designer colors: black and silver and gives a sharp and sophisticated look to any environment.
• Choice of Remote Control Operation Store monitor data in memory for a wide range of video sources for quick recall.
• Selectable Aspect Ratio Aspect ratios for Widescreen 16:9, Wide Zoom, Letter Box Zoom or Standard 4:3 displays are selectable.
• Choice of Color Temperature Setting Up to three (3) color temperature settings can be registered.
• Memory Save/Load Saves up to twenty picture settings.
• Six-language on-screen display Quick and simple setup in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Japanese.
• Screen Saver Functions Picture Orbiting mode and Picture Inversion mode can be selected.
• World Wide Power Supply: 100-240 volts 50/60 hertz for use anywhere in the world.Lower power consumption at only 260W

The FWD42V1 features a new plasma panel with WVGA (452x480) as the native resolution. The unit can display a wealth of video material originally recorded in standard definition and can also handle high-definition formats, including 1080/60i, 720/60p, 1080/24psf and 480/60p, as well as computer displays up to UXGA resolution.

The new FWD42V1 model supports SDTV and HDTV signals as well as DVI and RGB computer signals. Numerous input adapters are available to provide interoperability with a wide range of program sources. Added flexibility comes from the format-free layout. The unit can be mounted horizontally, fixed on an optional stand or to a wall, or hung from the ceiling. The connector panel is located on the lower back of the display providing easy, inconspicuous hookup. When used with the new optional speaker system (model SS-SP20B), the integrated digital amplifier delivers crisp audio reproduction. The unit's attractive appearance is topped off with the choice of a black- or silver-colored bezel.