Samsung HP-R4252 Plasma TV Specifications

							PlasmaHP-R4252
42” High Definition Plasma TV with Integrated
ATSC/Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Tuner
TV/VIDEO
•New Samsung Generation 5 Panel 
- 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
- 1,300 cd/m
2Brightness
•New Premium “Bezel-Less” Design
•60,000 Hour Panel Life* (27 Years @ 6 Hours/Day)
•1024 (H) x 768 (V) Pixel Resolution
•Wide Screen Aspect Ratio
•Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Tuner with 
CableCARD Slot
•NTSC/ATSC Tuner Built-In
•12-Bit Processing (68.7 Billion Colors)
•Split Screen & Picture-In-Picture
•Samsung DNIe™ (Digital Natural Image engine)
•175°(H/V) Viewing Angle
•3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
•Auto Pixel Shift (Burn In Resistant)
•Fanless Cooling System for Quiet Operation
•FCC Class B Certification for 
Residential Applications
•Discrete IR Code Capability
•VESA Compatible
AUDIO
•15-Watt Per Channel Built-In Audio Amplifier 
•Built-In 2-Way, 4-Speaker System
•SRS TruSurround XT™
CONNECTIONS
•HDMI – High Definition Multimedia Interface
•2 Component Video Inputs (Y,Pb,Pr)
•S-Video and Composite Video Input 
•PC (RGB) Input
•Anynet™ System Control Solution
* Claim represents phosphor “half life” viewing time under normal conditions
after which picture brightness is 50% less than new.
All on screen images are simulated pictures.
All features, specifications, & model numbers subject to change. 
						

							PlaHP-R4252
42” High Definition Plasma TV with Integrated
ATSC/Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Tuner
S
amsung, an industry leader in 
plasma flat panel displays, offers the
latest technology to you in our most
convenient and stylish package to date. 
Our 5th generation plasma panel combined
with proprietary electronic chassis design,
incorporating our latest DNIe picture
enhancement circuitry; results in outstanding
brightness, contrast and overall picture 
clarity.  The HP-R4252 is a true 
plug-and-play plasma TV with an integrated
NTSC/ATSC/Digital Cable Ready (DCR)
tuner, allowing for viewing of HD programs
without the need for a set-top box*.
Everything youll need in a digital flat panel
TV is here - a jack pack with the latest digital
connectors and integrated speakers.
Performance and convenience in a package
thats less than 4 deep makes the 
HP-R4252 the clear choice.
* Availability of high definition programming varies by
region, please check with the provider in your area.
VIDEO 
12-bit Processing (68.7 Billion Colors)
When it comes to reproducing natural images, Samsung
TVs are unrivaled. Thanks to the new 12-bit processing
capability of DNIe™, Samsung TVs can produce over 68
billion colors and over 4,000 shades of gray. Compare that
to most competitors’ 10-bit processing systems that produce
just one billion colors. From the faint sunlight of dawn to the
extreme spotlights of a fashion show, Samsung Plasma TVs
provide vivid, life-like images that rival reality.
Conventional Plasma10bit = 210= 1024 Steps = 10 Billion
Samsung New Plasma12bit = 212= 4096 Steps = 68.7 Billion
DESIGN
New Premium Bezel-less Design
Samsung’s new floating screen plasma TV creates an
image that looks as if it is suspended in thin air. The 
new, premium “bezel-less” design means there’s no
frame around the TV for a big, beautiful picture without
boundaries. Bottom-mounted speakers and a sleek 
silver/black color scheme are perfect for elegant, 
modern decors. 
						

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HP-R4252
AUDIO
Optimized Sound for Home Theater System
SRS TruSurround XT™
With Samsung’s Plasma TV technology,
true theater quality sound can be
experienced with just 2 speakers.
SRS TruSurround XT
™delivers an
amazing simulated effect using 
these features: 
TruSurround™6CH Surround EffectTruBassVirtual Woofer EffectDialog ClarityVirtual Center EffectWOW™Stereo Enhancement
CONVENIENCE
Control all your Samsung A/V 
components through a single TV
remote with Samsung’s Anynet
™.
Anynet™is a network control solution for
operating Samsung devices, allowing
you to control key functions of the 
A/V devices connected to your TV 
via on screen menu. Many Samsung
home theater components now 
feature Anynet
™.
HDMI allows for the transmission 
of both video and 
audio digital signals
through a single 
connection for higher
qualityand fewer wires.
Connect your DVD and DTV sources
with two smart componentvideo
(Y/Pb/Pr) inputs that accept
480i/480p/720p/1080i signals.
A Samsung Plasma TV can also
function as a PC monitor.
Enjoy digital cable and HDTV without
a set-top box, thanks to CableCARD
™
technology. Your Samsung TV’s
remote controls it all.Simply plug
your cable-company supplied
CableCARD into your TV, connect
your signal and you’re ready to go. 
High Definition 
Multimedia Interface
DTV and DVD Compatible
PC Compatible
Digital Cable Ready
Anynet™ System 
Control Solution
White
GreenBlue
Pink
RedYellow
Without DNIe™ With DNIe™
Without DNIe™ With DNIe™
Without DNIe™ With DNIe™
Without DNIe™ With DNIe™
VIDEO
Samsung’s DNIe™
Samsung’s revolutionary DNIe™ 
(Digital Natural Image engine) technology
offers digital perfection in naturally
presented, crystal-clear images that
uncover even the most minute detail.
Motion OptimizerFast-moving images are optimized to produce more natural-looking
motion, thus reducing video noise or blurring.
Contrast EnhancerBrightness and contrast levels are enhanced for deeper, 
richer blacks with greater detail and more natural whites.
Color OptimizerColors are reproduced with a more lifelike realism, whites are
more accurate, and skin tones are given a more natural hue.
Detail EnhancerDNIe analyzes video signal elements to produce sharper detail,
clearer image separation, and more natural edge transition.
My Color ControlSamsung’s  patented “My Color Control” technology allows you
to control specific colors without affecting the whole screen. Now,
Samsung provides six-color control selections: white, red, pink,
yellow, green and blue. It’s your picture – you decide.  
						

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105 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511
Tel (201) 229-4000 • 1-800-SAMSUNG
www.samsung.com
Plasma
SPECIFICATIONS
10,000:1 Contrast Ratio/1300 cd/m2
Brightness.Two of the most important 
factors in overall picture quality, contrast and
brightness, achieve new heights in these 
latest generation plasma panels. Together with
the DNIe proprietary circuitry, Samsung’s new
plasma TV’s give the most stunning realistic
picture quality ever from a flat panel set.
60,000 Hour Panel Life.Samsung’s new
5th generation panels are made to last longer,
so you can be confident that the high picture
quality will endure.
1024 Horizontal x 768 Vertical Pixel
Resolutionpresents video and text with 
outstanding clarity and resolution.
Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Tuner with
CableCARD Slot:
Use your Samsung TV’s remote control to enjoy
the world of digital cable and HDTV.
CableCARD means that your TV connects
directly to your cable signal without the need for
a separate cable box. Simply plug your cable
company supplied CableCARD into the slot in
your Samsung TV, connect your signal and
you’re ready to go.
– Easy to use - There’s no external box and
only one remote control. 
– Digital cable boxes - Samsung TVs with
CableCARD are also compatible with digital
cable boxes that enable two-way transmis-
sions, such as Pay-Per View (PPV). 
68.7 Billion Colors/12-bit Processing:When it comes to reproducing natural images,
Samsung TVs are unrivaled. Thanks to the new
12-bit processing capability of DNIe™, Samsung
TVs can produce over 68 billion colors and over
4,000 shades of gray. Compare that to most
competitors’ 10-bit processing systems that
produce just one billion colors. From the faint
sunlight of dawn to the extreme spotlights of a
fashion show, Samsung Plasma TVs provide
vivid, life-like images that rival reality.
PIP with Side-By-Side Split Screenenables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV
programs and video or PC sources.
DNIe™ The Samsung Digital Natural
Image engine.This exclusive Samsung 
technology dramatically improves the picture 
by enhancing the contrast, detail, white 
balance and reduces noise.
My Color ControlBecause everyone sees colors differently,
Samsung’s DNIe™ with My Color Control allows
you to adjust the individual colors of your set
without distorting other colors. The range of
color adjustment includes Red, Green, Blue,
Yellow, Red and White. This ensures true to life
colors such as green grass, blue sky and realistic
skin tones. White Tone Enhancement also
ensures the purest, brightest whites possible.
DNIe with My Color Control gives A/V enthusiasts
a powerful tool for customizing their picture.
175°(H)/175°(V) Viewing Angle
3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
constantly
analyzes the three dimensions of picture height,
picture width, and picture changes over-time, to
dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while
improving transition detail.
Fanless Cooling System.Fanless cooling
design means low noise operation.
FCC Class B Certification for
Residential Applications.Meets FCC 
regulation for “Class B” and is shielded for reliable,
interference-free operation in your home.
Discrete IR Codes.This set is equipped
with discrete IR codes for use with a macro/
programmable remote for key functions.
15-Watt Per Channel Built-in Audio
Amplifier. Powerful built-in amplifier to drive
the integrated stereo speakers.
SRS TruSurround XT™.TruSurround is 
a patented SRS technology that solves the
problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content
over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a 
compelling, virtual surround sound experience
through the two-speaker internal playback 
system.
Anynet™ System Control Solution:Control all your Samsung A/V components
through a single TV remote with Samsung’s
Anynet
™. Anynet is a network control solution
for operating Samsung devices, allowing you 
to control key functions of the A/V devices 
connected to your TV via on screen menu.
Many Samsung home theater components 
now feature Anynet.
Color Tone:Cool2/Cool1/Normal/
Warm1/Warm2
Picture Mode:Dynamic/Standard/
Movie/Custom
Sound Mode:Standard/Custom/
Music/Movie/Speech
Aspect Ratio:16:9/Panorama/Zoom1/
Zoom2/4:3 
Closed Caption (CC)1displays dialog that
can be read along with encoded broadcast TV
programs and pre-recorded videos.
Trilingual On-Screen Displaysin English,
French or Spanish.
Power Consumption:Approximately 370
watts (Power-On)
CONNECTIONS
Composite Video Input:1
Audio L/R:1
S-Video Input:1
Component A/V Input 
(480i/480p/720p/1080i):2 
HP-R4252
42” High Definition Plasma TV with Integrated
ATSC/Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Tuner
PC (RGB) Input:1
PC Audio Input:1
HDMI Input:1
DVI Audio L/R:1 
RF Input:2 (1-NTSC, 1-ATSC)
CableCARD Slot:1
Audio Monitor Output:1
Digital Audio Output:1 (1-Optical, 1-Coaxial)
ACCESSORIES
User Manual, Remote Control, Battery, 
Power Cord
NET DIMENSIONS ANDWEIGHT (WXHXD)
Monitor with Speakers:41.7 x 29.1 x 3.7
Monitor with Speakers and Stand:41.7 x 30.6 x 13.4
Monitor Weight: 93.5 lbs.
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS(WXHXD)
Shipping Dimensions: 45.7 x 36.1 x 17.9
Shipping Weight:133.4 lbs.
ORDER CODE 
HPR4252X/XAA
UPC
036725242548
Design and specifications are subject to change with-
out notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are
approximate. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. CableCARD is 
a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. SRS
TruSurround XT™ is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
Anynet™ and DNIe™ are trademarks of Samsung 
Electronics Co., Ltd.
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reserved. Samsung is a registered trademark of
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. All product and brand
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
their respective companies.
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