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Reviews of the Samsung HP-S4253

  • No Rating

    soundandvisionmag.com

    By Al Griffin | July 1, 2006

    Review Summary: Test patterns in 720p format showed excellent picture resolution for all the Samsung's high-def inputs, although a slight degree of edge enhancement could also be seen with an HDMI connection. The component-video input, on the other hand, looked ...

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  • 7.9

    pcworld.com

    By Laura Blackwell | May 5, 2006

    Review Summary: The Samsung HP-S5053 plasma HDTV delivers pleasing image quality on TV content--especially on DVDs. Its sound options are appealing, too. Its price of $4000 (as of 4/17/2006) is neither the highest nor the lowest you'll see for a 50-inch plasma. That ...

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Manufacturer: Samsung

Part number: HP-S4253

General

  • Product type Plasma TV
  • Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
  • Enclosure Color Black

Display

  • Technology Plasma (PDP)
  • Resolution 1024 x 768
  • Display Format 720p
  • Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
  • Image Contrast Ratio 10000:1
  • Brightness (cd/m2) 1300 cd/m2
  • Widescreen Modes 16:9, Zoom, Conventional 4:3
  • Color Depth Up to 549 billion colors
  • Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
  • Viewing Angle 175 degrees
  • Viewing Angle (Vertical) 175 degrees
  • Analog Video Signal Composite video, S-Video
  • Comb Filter 3D-Y/C digital
  • V-Chip Control Yes
  • Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Movie/Custom

TV Tuner

  • Digital TV Tuner ATSC
  • Analog TV Tuner NTSC
  • Multi-channel Preview Split screen, Picture-in-picture (PIP)
  • Stereo Reception System MTS
  • Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Freeze Memo Yes
  • Parental Channel Lock Yes
  • Closed Caption Capability Yes

Audio System

  • Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Surround Mode Yes
  • Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
  • Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
  • Equalizer Yes (5-band)
  • Output Power / Total 20 Watt

Connections

  • Connector Type 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x RF input ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side
  • PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
  • Supported Devices VCR, Cable box, DVD player
  • Features Multi-brand compatibility

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power AC 120 V
  • Power Consumption Operational 380 Watt

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support Details Parts and labor - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping) 45.5 in
  • Depth (Shipping) 17.3 in
  • Height (Shipping) 35 in
  • Weight (Shipping) 103.6 lbs

Sustainability

  • CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 281.12 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.76 Watt
  • CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 62.16 US Dollars
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9

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