Samsung Plasma Sp-s4243 Specifications

							No matter how you look at it, Samsung’s
f u l l - f e a t u red SP-S4243 makes any ro o m
look better. This 42 TrueWide Plasma EDTV
o ffers unparalleled 13-bit processing for 549
billion colors that capture every nuance,
even in freeze-frame. Its astounding palette
is further defined by the 10,000:1 contrast
ratio and 1,500 cd/m2 brightness of the new
Gen-5 display panel. Samsung’s high-quali-
ty smoothing technology delivers a more
pleasurable viewing experience— even at a
175° angle. Two HDMI™ connectionsa n d
additional video inputs allow full digital A/V
playback; hidden speakers incorporate S R S
Tr u S u r round XT™ technology to maximizet h e
audio eff e c t .
T V / Vi d e o
•New Samsung Gen-5 panel 
-10,000:1 contrast ratio
-1,500 cd/m
2
brightness
•60,000 hour panel life* (27 years @ 6 hours/day)
•852(H) x 480(V) pixel resolution
•16:9 widescreen aspect ratio
•Built-in HDTVtuner (NTSC/ATSC) 
•13-bit processing (549 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 resistance)
•TrueWide design with narrow bottom 
bezel speaker
•Power save feature
A u d i o
•10-watt per channel built-in audio amplifier 
•Built-in 1-way, 2-speaker system
•SRS TruSurround XT™
Rear A/V connections
•2 HDMI – High Definition Multimedia Interface
•2 component video inputs (Y,Pb,Pr)
•S-Video and composite video input
•PC (RGB) input
Side A/V connections
•S-Video and composite video input
•Headphone jack 
SP-S4243
42 Enhanced Definition Plasma TV 
All features, specifications, and model numbers subject to change.
All on screen images are simulated pictures.
* Claim represents phosphor “half life” viewing time under normal conditions 
after which picture brightness is 50% less than new. 
						

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SP-S4243
42 Enhanced Definition Plasma TV 
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
10,000:1 contrast ratio/1500 cd/m
2
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 circ u i t r y,
S a m s u n g ’s new plasma TV’s give the most
stunning realistic picture quality ever from
a flat panel set.
852 horizontal x 480 vertical pixel 
resolutionpresents video and text with
outstanding clarity and resolution.
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.
16:9 Widescreen aspect ratio: Fill your
s c re e nwith DVD and HDTV images which
are increasingly available and presented in
wide screen formats. On board aspect
ratio controls allow for handling analog
4:3 sources in standard, wide screen,
panorama, and zoom modes.
Built-in HDTVtuner(NTSC/ATSC) 
13-bit processing (549 billion colors)
When it comes to reproducing natural
images, Samsung TVs are unrivaled.
Thanks to the new 13-bit processing
capability of DNIe™, Samsung TVs can
produce over 549 billion colors. 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.
Split screen & picture-in-picture
enables convenient simultaneous viewing
of TV 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.
175° (H/V) viewing angle
3D Y/C digital comb filterconstantly
analyzes the three dimensions of picture
height, picture width, and picture changes
over-time, to dramatically reduce edge
image artifacts while improving transition
detail.
Burn-in resistant panel with
• Auto pixel shift (user programmable)
• Signal pattern processing function
• White screen processing function
TrueWide design with narrow bottom
bezel speaker
Power save feature
10-watt per channel built-in audio
amplifier.Powerful built-in amplifier to
drive the integrated stereo speakers.
Built-in 1-way, 2-speaker system
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.
1-year parts and labor warranty.
Samsungs warranty is longer than most
competitors for a reason. The product is
built to last and provide years of trouble-
free top quality enjoyment.
C o n n e c t i o n s
Rear A/V connections
2 HDMI – High Definition Multimedia
Interface
2 component video inputs (Y,Pb,Pr)
S-Video and composite video input
PC (RGB) input
Side A/V connections
S-Video and composite video input
Headphone jack 
Net dimensions and weight
( W x H x D )
Monitor with speakers: 
41.5 x 28.1 x 4.0
Monitor with speakers and stand:
41.5 x 29.9 x 13.4
Monitor weight: 87.1 lbs.
Shipping dimensions
( W x H x D )
Shipping dimensions:
45.5 x 34.6 x 17.3
Shipping weight:101.2 lbs.
O rder code 
HPS4243X/XAA
U P C
036725242494
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice. Non-metric weights and measure-
ments are approximate. 
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC. 
SRS TruSurround XT is a registered trademark of
SRS Labs, Inc. 
DNIe™ is a registered trademark of Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd.
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