Samsung PPM42M5S

Samsung PPM42M5S Plasma TV Review

The professional 42-inch Samsung PPM42M5S standard-definition plasma display incorporates the latest plasma technology into a sleek design that measures a mere 3.8 inches deep. Its commanding 10,000:1 contrast will grab the eyes of your customers instantly, regardless of the size of your commercial landscape. It offers dramatically high resolution and brightness levels--far exceeding the specifications of its predecessor products--resulting in superior image quality for any commercial or corporate application.

The 852 x 480-pixel progressive resolution showcases 1.07 billion vibrant colors, and its 160-degree viewing angle provides a picture-perfect entertainment experience from just about anywhere in the room. This professional-level plasma display offers a multi-layer anti-reflection filter, built-in video wall processor, picture-by-picture functionality for video conferencing, and multiple burn-in protection features, including auto pixel shift, signal pattern processing, and all white display.

The Samsung PPM42M5S has a built-in 181-channel NTSC tuneb and it's capable of displaying high definition TV signals (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i) with an optional receiver. It features 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio for optimal letterbox movie and HD television viewing, 1300 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, and multi-region color system (PAL, SECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43). Other video enhancements include picture-in-picture (PiP), selectable color temperature, digital noise reduction, variable aspect ratio, digital zoom, and picture freeze.

The Samsung PPM42M5S 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 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time, to reduce dramatically edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.

The Samsung PPM42M5S offers connectivity to external speakers, and can drive 10 watts of power per channel (for 20 watts of total power). It offers the following video and audio connections:

� Composite AV (RCA) In: 1

� Composite AV (RCA) Out: 1

� S-Video In: 1

� Component Video In (Y PB PR): 1

� DVI In: 1

� PC RGB: 1

What's in the Box?

Plasma TV, tabletop feet, remote control, power cable, MDC software, PC signal cable (analog 15-Pin), MDC cable, printed operating instructions

So what Features Does the Samsung PPM42M5S have?

� Professional-quality plasma TV/display

� EDTV-ready; requires separate receiver to view EDTV signals

� 10,000:1 contrast ratio

� 852 x 480 true native resolution

� Measures 40.4 x 24.8 x 3.8 inches (WxHxD) without included stand

� Screen size: 42 inches

� TV type: Plasma

� HDTV capable: Yes, with optional receiver

� Aspect ratio: 16:9

� Speaker wattage per channel: 10 watts to external speakers (no integrated speakers included)

� Number of channels: 2

� HDTV capable: No

� Resolution: 852 x 480 pixels

� Brightness: 1300 cd/m2

� Contrast ratio: 10000:1

� Viewing angle: 160 degrees

� Comb filter: Yes, 3D digital

� Invar shadow mask: No

� Scan velocity modulation: No

� Line doubling: No

� Color temperature control: Yes

� Includes DVD player: No

� Includes VCR: No

� Signal type: NTSC

� Auto channel setup: Yes

� Closed captioning: Yes

� Last-channel recall: Yes

� Multilingual menu: Yes

� Parental control: Yes

� Picture-in-picture (PIP): Yes

� Remote control: Yes

� SAP: Yes

� Sleep timer: Yes

� Surround sound: Yes, virtual

� Composite A/V: 1 in, 1 out

� S-Video: 1

� Component video: 1

� DVI: 1

� HDMI: 0

� RF: 1

� PC RGB: 1

� Headphone jack: 0

� Front AV jacks: 0

� Side AV jacks: 0

� Sound leveler system: No

� Item width: 40.4 inches

� Item height: 24.8 inches

� Item depth: 3.8 inches

� Item weight: 76 pounds

� Warranty: 2 years parts and labor

Conclusion

The Samsung PPM42M5S is a 42" (diagonal) flat panel display that incorporates the latest plasma technology into a sleek design that measures a mere 3.8" in depth. Its 16: 9 aspect ratio, 852x480 true native resolution, 1,500 cd/m2 brightness, and 10,000: 1 contrast ratio make it perfect for high content video and detailed graphics for powerful presentations.

It incorporates Digital Natural Image enhancement, a unique digital algorithm providing superior color reproduction while maintaining perfectly balanced brightness and contrast in combination with Samsung's progressive scanning and multi-layered anti-reflection filter to provide a more natural, comfortable viewing experience.

Images are clear and defined; colors are vivid and richly saturated, while maintaining crisp and sharp easy to read text. The PPM42M5S includes a burn in protection and provides picture by picture for video conferencing applications. The Samsung PPM42M5S is ideal for use in conference rooms, airport terminals, and digital signage applications.

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