Samsung SPR4232 42" Flat Panel EDTV Review

Samsung SPR4232 42" Flat Panel EDTV Pros and Cons

Samsung SPR4232 42" Flat Panel EDTV Features

Samsung SPR4232 42" Flat Panel EDTV Specifications

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Get sharp, clear imagery from any television signal with the 42-inch Samsung SPR4232 EDTV plasma television. It has a built-in analog/digital (NTSC/ATSC) tuner that will receive free over-the-air HDTV signals and is Digital Cable Ready, so you can enjoy digital cable without an additional box or remote.

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The Automatic Digital Format Conversion System is compatible with 1080i and 720p HDTV formats, 480p EDTV and 480i SDTV formats. This system will accept any DTV, analog TV, or XGA computer RGB input. All video signals are converted to a 16:9 wide-screen pixel count (1280 x 720) progressive display for flicker-free images.

Designated as an EDTV, the TH-42PD50U displays signals in 480-line progressive (480p) mode, and can also accept 480p signals from video sources such as progressive-scan DVD players. While an EDTV doesn't have enough pixels for a true high-definition resolution, the difference is surprisingly small.

The TH-42PD50U features a widescreen picture aspect ratio (16:9; standard TVs have a 4:3 aspect ratio), which is the ideal screen format for viewing widescreen video from DVD players. The 3D digital comb filter helps reduce video noise by comparing each horizontal scanning line with the lines above and below and with the corresponding line on the previous subsequent video frames. Other features include auto-pixel shifting (to prevent picture burn-in), 175-degree viewing angle, fanless cooling for quiet operation, and 12-bit processing for 68.7 billion colors.

It has two built-in stereo speakers for 16 watts of total power (8 watts per speaker) that can produce TruSurround virtual surround sound, which is capable of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. The SPR4232 features the following video and audio connections:

• Composite video/audio In: 1
• Component video In (Y, Pb, Pr): 2
• S-Video In: 1
• HDMI In: 1
• RF: 2

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV or monitor.

Samsung SPR4232 plasma TV, remote control, two batteries, printed operating instructions


The SPR4232 offers the best of today's digital television features. This 42" enhanced definition plasma features an integrated ATSC/Digital Cable Ready (DCR) tuner, and the panel delivers a 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,500 cd/m2 brightness. Other advanced features include an HDMI connection, CableCARD slot, and 12-bit processing.

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