3000 series

LCD TV

42PFL3606H/12

3000 series LCD TV

42PFL3606H/12

Enjoy a great TV night - guaranteed

Philips lets you enjoy great television performance at the right price, today and tomorrow. This 3000 series 42PFL3606 LCD TV offers Full HD pictures with easy to use digital TV connectors and a pure TV design. See all benefits

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3000 series LCD TV

Enjoy a great TV night - guaranteed

Philips lets you enjoy great television performance at the right price, today and tomorrow. This 3000 series 42PFL3606 LCD TV offers Full HD pictures with easy to use digital TV connectors and a pure TV design. See all benefits

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Enjoy a great TV night - guaranteed

Full HD TV in a modern design

  • 107 cm (42")
  • Full HD 1080p
  • digital TV
28.9 billion colours for brilliant natural images

28.9 billion colours for brilliant natural images

Vibrant and natural images from the most advanced colour processing. The 3 colour channels (RGB) are optimised for a total processing power of 28.9 billion colours. The advanced algorithms detect even the subtlest shades and skin tones, creating the best colour possible.

Hear every word with Clear Sound

Hear every word with Clear Sound

Clear Sound is an innovative audio technology that significantly increases the comprehensibility of the voice, whether spoken or sung. It ensures you hear every word, so you can enjoy what you're watching to the fullest.

Seamless connectivity with 2 HDMI inputs and Easylink

Seamless connectivity with 2 HDMI inputs and Easylink

HDMI is a single cable to carry both picture and audio signals from your devices to your TV, avoiding cable clutter. It carries uncompressed signals, ensuring the highest quality from source to screen. Together with Philips Easylink, you need only one remote control to perform most operations on your TV, DVD, BluRay, set top box or home theatre system.

USB for fantastic multimedia playback

USB for fantastic multimedia playback

The USB connector allows access to jpeg photos, MP3 music and video files on most USB sticks (USB memory-class device). Plug the USB into the slot on the side of the TV and access the multimedia content using the easy on-screen content browser. You can now view and share your videos, photos and music.

Easy to set up with setting assistance

Easy to set up with setting assistance

The TV is easy to set up with the step-by-step setting up assistant. The assistant shows a few screens with easy to choose options, from where you can select your essential settings. The TV performance is set to your personal preference without difficult terms or settings—all quickly and easily.

Full HD TV with Digital Crystal Clear for depth and clarity

Digital Crystal Clear is a package of picture innovations that digitally adjusts and optimises picture quality to optimal contrast, colour and sharpness levels. The result is extremely clear pictures from any source.

Incredible dynamic contrast for rich black details

Philips unique backlight dimming and boosting technology results in an excellent black level and accurate rendition of dark shades and colours. It gives a bright, lifelike picture with high contrast and vibrant colours.

Feel the power of 20 W RMS and Incredible Surround Sound

Feel the power of the music beat and the atmosphere of the movies. The powerful 20 W RMS (2 x 10 W RMS) amplifiers create a lifelike sound stage. Incredible Surround allows you to experience total surround with greater depth and width of sound complementary to the rich viewing experience.

PC-input allows you to use your TV as a PC monitor

With PC input you can use your TV as a PC monitor either using a HDMI-DVI cable/converter (for digital signals) or VGA cable (for analogue signals).

Integrated MPEG-4 tuner for HD reception without set top box

The integrated digital tuner lets you receive digital cable and terrestrial TV without an additional set top box. Enjoy quality TV clutter free.

Technical Specifications

  • Picture/Display

    Aspect ratio
    16:9
    Diagonal screen size (inch)
    42  inch
    Diagonal screen size (metric)
    107  cm
    Display
    LCD Full HD
    Panel resolution
    1920 x 1080p
    Brightness
    400  cd/m²
    Picture enhancement
    • Digital Crystal Clear
    • 50 Hz
    • Active Control + Light sensor
    Dynamic screen contrast
    100,000:1
    Response time (typical)
    5  ms
  • Tuner/Reception/Transmission

    Digital TV
    • DVB-C MPEG2*
    • DVB-C MPEG4*
    • DVB-T MPEG2*
    • DVB-T MPEG4*
    Video Playback
    • NTSC
    • PAL
    • SECAM
  • Multimedia Applications

    Multimedia connections
    USB
    Video Playback Formats
    • H264/MPEG-4 AVC
    • MPEG-1
    • MPEG-2
    • MPEG-4
    Music Playback Formats
    MP3
    Picture Playback Formats
    JPEG
  • Convenience

    Ease of Installation
    • Channel installation wizard
    • Settings assistant wizard
    Ease of Use
    • One-stop Home button
    • On-screen User manual
    Screen Format Adjustments
    • 4:3
    • Autofill
    • Autozoom
    • Movie expand 14:9
    • Movie expand 16:9
    • Subtitle Zoom
    • Super Zoom
    • Unscaled
    • Widescreen
    Electronic Programme Guide
    8-day Electronic Programme Guide
    Teletext
    1000-page Smart Text
    Firmware upgradeable
    • Firmware auto upgrade wizard
    • Firmware upgradeable via USB
  • Sound

    Output power (RMS)
    20 W (2 x 10 W)
    Sound Enhancement
    • Auto Volume Leveller
    • Clear Sound
    • Incredible Surround
    • Treble and Bass Control
  • Connectivity

    Number of AV connections
    1
    Number of HDMI connections
    2
    Number of components in (YPbPr)
    1
    EasyLink (HDMI-CEC)
    • System audio control
    • System standby
    • One touch play
    • System info (menu language)
    Number of scarts (RGB/CVBS)
    1
    Number of USBs
    1
    Other connections
    • Antenna IEC75
    • Common Interface Plus (CI+)
    • Digital audio out (coaxial)
    • PC-in VGA + Audio L/R in
    • Headphone out
  • Power

    Mains power
    220-240 V; 50 Hz
    Ambient temperature
    5°C to 35°C
    Standby power consumption
    0.3 W
    Energy Label Class
    C
    EU Energy Label power
    99  W
    Power Saving Features
    • Eco mode
    • Eco settings menu
    • Light sensor
    • Picture mute (for radio)
    Annual energy consumption
    145  kW·h
    Presence of lead
    Yes*
  • Accessories

    Included accessories
    • Power cord
    • Remote Control
    • 2 x AAA Batteries
    • Tabletop stand
    • User Manual
    • Quick start guide
    • Warranty Leaflet
  • Dimensions

    Set Width
    1018  mm
    Set Height
    635.8  mm
    Set Depth
    83  mm
    Product weight
    11.5  kg
    Set width (with stand)
    1018  mm
    Set height (with stand)
    683  mm
    Set depth (with stand)
    236.4  mm
    Product weight (+stand)
    14.2  kg
    Box width
    1220  mm
    Box height
    746  mm
    Box depth
    160  mm
    Weight incl. Packaging
    17.3  kg
    Compatible wall mount
    adjustable 300 x 200 mm

What's in the box?

Other items in the box

  • Power cord
  • Remote Control
  • 2 x AAA Batteries
  • Tabletop stand
  • User Manual
  • Quick start guide
  • Warranty Leaflet

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  • The TV supports DVB reception for 'Free to air' broadcast. Specific DVB operators may not be supported. An up to date list can be found in the FAQ section of the Philips support website. For some operators Conditional Access and subscription are required. Contact your operator for more information.
  • 8 days EPG, service not available in all countries
  • Energy consumption in kWh per year based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used.
  • This television contains lead only in certain parts or components where no technology alternatives exist in accordance with existing exemption clauses under the RoHS Directive.
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