Samsung HP-S4253 Review
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September 7th, 2006
Summary
No matter how you look at it, Samsung's full-featured HP-S4253 makes any room look better. This 42" TrueWide Plasma HDTV offers unparalleled 13-bit processing for 549 billion colors that capture every nuance, even in freeze-frame. Its palette is further defined by the 10,000:1 contrast ratio which is glare-free thanks to FilterBright™ technology. Two HDMI connections and additional video inputs allow full digital A/V playback; hidden speakers incorporate SRS TruSurround XT technology to maximize the audio effect.
Specs
Flat Panel Type Plasma Television
Screen Size 42 inch
Contrast Ratio 10,000:1
Digital TV Standard HDTV Television
Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Display Capabilities
Digital TV Standard HDTV - HDTV receiver is integrated.
Broadcast Format Displayed 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Built-in Tuner ATSC • NTSC
Native Aspect Ratio 16:9
Interpolated Aspect Ratio 4:3
Image Quality
Comb Filter 3DYC / 3D Digital
Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Brightness 1300 cd/m²
Output Color 549000 million colors
Viewing Angle 175
Adjustable Color Temperature Without Adjustable Color Temperature
Remote Control
Remote Control Multibrand
Illuminated Remote Non-Illuminated
Audio Features
Audio Type Virtual Surround
MTS Stereo SAP / MTS Stereo
Audio Leveler With Audio Leveler
Technical Features
Picture in Picture With PIP
Parental Control V-Chip
Sleep Timer With Sleep Timer
Connectors
Rear Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Component x 2 • Composite x 1 • DVI x 1 • HDMI x 2 • Audio (RCA) x 4 • RF x 2 • 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) • Audio (Mini Jack) x 1
Front Input Connectors S-Video x 1 • Composite x 1 • Audio (RCA) x 1
Rear Output Connectors Audio (RCA) x 1 • Optical Digital • Coaxial Digital
Headphone Jack With Headphone Jack
Screen Text
OSD Languages English • French • Spanish
Channel Labels With Channel Labels
Closed Caption on Mute Without Closed Caption On Mute
Speakers
Number of Speakers 2 Speakers
Speaker Power 2 x 10 Watt
Dimensions
Width 41.5 in.
Depth 3.8 in.
Height 28 in.
Weight 75.4 lb.
Warranty
Overall Warranty 1 Year