Samsung HPT4254 Review
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July 24th, 2008
Summary
Samsung's HP-T4254 is the choice of value conscious plasma HDTV enthusiasts. Whether you're in a dark room or in broad daylight, the picture remains amazingly crisp and vibrant, thanks to Samsung's FilterBright anti reflection technology. Even in moonlit scenes, the HP-T4254's 15,000:1 contrast ratio and 18-bit technology let you see every shadowy detail and natural, rich color. Advanced Samsung plasma picture technology delivers sharper screen text, while eliminating "noise." Samsung also introduces an innovative auto-pixel-shift technology that makes picture "burn-in" a thing of the past. Experience robust, 3-dimensional TruSurround XT sound. Connect all your digital devices and peripherals courtesy of 3 HDMI ports and a full complement of audio and video inputs. Control all your CEC-compliant digital devices through the one HP-T4254 remote. And it's Energy Star Compliant, so you'll use less energy.
Specs
Screen Size 42 in.
Television Technology Plasma
Supported Resolution 720p
Supported Standards HDMI
Form Factor Widescreen
HDMI Type HDMI Type A
Connector Types USB, Audio line-in, Audio line-out, Composite video/audio input, Digital audio input (optical), VGA input, HDMI, Component video input, S-Video input, Headphones
TV Standard HDTV
Sound Supported Stereo
PC Compatible Yes
HDTV Ready Yes
Display Features Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Resolution 1024 x 768
Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, 16:9, Wide
Tuner Features TV Tuner Type Yes
Picture In Picture Yes
Picture in Picture Type Picture-in-picture (PIP)
Audio Features Audio Format Supported Stereo
Audio Controls Sound mode, Equalizer, Balance
Additional Features HDMI Yes
Parental Lock Yes
SAP Yes
Closed Caption Yes
V Chip Control Yes
Additional Features V-chip, Video Noise Reduction, Game Mode, Anti-reflective Filter, Dnie (Digital Natural Image Engine)
Accessories Remote Control Universal remote control
Connectors Connectors USB, Audio line-in, Audio line-out, Composite video/audio input, Digital audio input (optical), VGA input, HDMI, Component video input, S-Video input, Headphones
HDMI 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - side ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - side ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - side ¦ 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - side
S-Video Connectors 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - side ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - side ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - side ¦ 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - side
RCA Connectors 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear, 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side, 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear, 1 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear
Component Connectors 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - side ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - side ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - side ¦ 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - side
Digital Optical Connectors 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - side ¦ 2 x component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - rear ¦ 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - side ¦ 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - side ¦ 1 x headphones ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - side ¦ 3 x audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear ¦ 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - side
Other Connectors Total (Free) / Type 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - rear, 1 x audio line-in ( mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - rear, 1 x digital audio input (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - side
General Product Info Subcategory Plasma TV
Television Type Plasma TV
Base Warranty 1 year warranty
Warranty Information 1 year warranty
Weight 72.8 lbs
Also known as HPT4254, Samsung HPT4254
Manufacturer Part No. HPT4254
Dimension 29.9 in x 41.3 in x 12.4 in (HxWxD)