Samsung HPR4252 42-Inch High Definition Plasma TV With Integrated ATSC/Digital Cable Ready Tuner | 
| Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
List Price: $3,099.99
Buy Used: $1,800.00
You Save: $1299.99 (42%)
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 25012
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Display Size: 42
Size: TV with no installation
Shipping Weight (lbs): 109
Dimensions (in): 45.5 x 17.6 x 35.5
MPN: HPR4252
Model: HPR4252
UPC: 036725242548
EAN: 0036725242548
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 42-inch plasma flat-panel TV; measures 41.7 x 30.6 x 13.4 inches (WxHxD) with included stand | | • | Built-in HD/Digital tuner (ATSC), 181-channel tuner (NTSC); Digital Cable ready | | • | 10,000:1 contrast ratio,1,300 cd/m2 brightness rating, 175-degree viewing angle, 1024 x 768-pixel resolution | | • | Inputs: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 2 component, 1 HDMI, 1 VGA | | • | Two stereo speakers, 15 watts apiece (30 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound |
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Product Description
The Samsung HPR4252 42" High Definition Plasma TV offers the latest technology available for better TV viewing. Itsstylish new chassis design incorporates the latest DNIe picture enhancements, for 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. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through the two-speaker internal playback system. Turn you TV into a full entertainment system. Split Screen&Picture-In-Picture Viewing Angles - 175 degrees (H/V) 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter DNIe video enhancer improves contrast, white level, picture detail and filters digital noise CableCARD connects directly to your cable signal without the need for a separate cable box Anynet System controls all your Samsung A/V components through a single remote Built-in 2-way, 4-speaker system 15-Watt per channel built-in audio amplifier SRS TruSurround XTplays 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers VESA compatible Discrete IR code capability Fanless cooling system for quiet operation 60,000 Hour Panel Life -- 27 years @ 6 hrs a day Unit Dimensions(WxHxD) -Monitor w/Speakers - 41.7 x 29.1 x 3.7 Monitor w/Speakers and Stand - 41.7 x 30.6 x 13.4 Unit Weight - 93.5 lbs.
Amazon.com Product Description
Samsung makes it easy to create your dream home cinema with the plug-and-play Samsung HP-R4252 42-inch flat panel plasma TV. 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. Its 175-degree horizontal viewing angle provides a picture-perfect entertainment experience from anywhere in the room. It also offers a good range of connections for DVD, DTV, PC, HDTV sources. Samsung's DNIe™
Samsung's revolutionary DNle™ (click for demo) technology offers digital perfection in naturally presented, crystal-clear images that uncover even the most minute detail. |
 | Motion Optimizer
Fast-moving images are optimized to produce more natural-looking motion, thus reducing video noise or blurring. |
 | Contrast Enhancer
Brightness and contrast levels are enhanced for deeper, richer blacks with greater detail and more natural whites. |
 | Color Optimizer
Colors are reproduced with a more lifelike realism, whites are more accurate, and skin tones are given a more natural hue. |
 | Detail Enhancer
DNIe analyzes video signal elements to produce sharper detail, clearer image separation, and more natural edge transition. | 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. 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. Because everyone sees colors differently, Samsung's DNIe 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. 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 HP-R4252 also offers a 1024 x 768-pixel resolution, 1300 cd/m2 (candela per square meter) brightness rating, and amazing 10,000:1 contrast ratio. (The higher the contrast ratio, the greater a TV's ability to display subtle color details and not get washed out by ambient room light.) Picture-in-picture (PiP) with side-by-side split screen enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources. Other adjustable video features include color tone, picture mode, aspect ratio, and sound mode. Other features include a fanless cooling design for low noise operation, VESA wall mount compatibility, and discrete IR codes for use with a macro/programmable remote for creating your own functions. Control all your Samsung A/V components through a single TV remote with Samsung's Anynet system, a network control solution for operating a wide variety of Samsung devices. The 30-watt stereo audio system (two 15-watt speakers) delivers ample sound for sports and movies. It can provide SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround sound, which solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over the TV's two speakers. It features the following video and audio connections: - Composite AV (RCA) In: 1
- S-Video In: 1
- Component Video In (Y PB PR): 2
- HDMI In: 1
- RF In: 2
- PC RGB: 1
- DVI Audio: 1
- Audio monitor out: 1
- Digital audio out: 1 optical, 1 coaxial
What's in the Box
Plasma TV, remote control (with batteries), stand, power cord, printed operating instructions.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 It'll work fine for TWO YEARS July 8, 2008
Stephen Quint (Brooklyn)
I'm writing this after a little over two years' normal, moderate use, with plenty of ventilation and no jostling around. The set has been developing the problem - and it's getting worse - of the bottom half of the screen going black. Google "samsung plasma 4252" and you'll find that people have been complaining about this since this model was introduced in 2001, and it's common to other Samsung models! After two years! I would judge from this that Samsung is pretty unreliable. The merits of picture quality are not an issue. Don't do Samsung.
 wouldnt buy it again! December 12, 2007
N. Singh (Providence, RI)
well, many of the customers seem to rate it pretty good. some aspects are - HD channels show awesome. tv when not turned on looks pretty attractive... I had first problem around 8 months later.. I wasnt too satisfied with the samsung customer service as it took more than 1.5 months to get the problem fixed (it wasnt turning on!).
now after my factory warranty is expired, it has a problem again... the side of the screen is blank. we can watch the tv in 4:3 mode but not in the wide screen.. pretty weird.. right?? shoot! i still regret my decision of not sticking to sony. but i remember there was around $800 difference for the same size tv.. but after this experience, i will pay that extra.
warning! very dissapointed in this product October 21, 2007
Lorin Johnson (Lakewood, CA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Please be cautious buying this model or at the very least get an extended warranty. My Samsung plasma HP R4252 has essentially died after only TWO year--colored horizontal lines suddenly appeared across the front of the entire screen, ruining the picture. The Samsung service center has quoted repairs at between $600-$1,500 to replace the failed board. Samsung has so far been unwilling to extend my warrant or help with repairs. I will never buy another Samsung. A product should survive more than two years without such significant failure.
 perfect picture June 26, 2006
Nan H. Havlik (reno)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
this tv has it all! we mounted it as it is very thin and fits nicely on the wall. the color and clarity is beautiful!
Dissapointed June 8, 2006
Stephen M. Adams (Carmel, CA United States)
8 out of 13 found this review helpful
I purchased the Samsung HPR4252 after allot of online research and reviewing. I also currently own a Panasonic '42 plasma. The first Samsung ordered and received was defective out of the box and since I ordered it through Amazon they were un-willing to replace it or provide a refund do to their policy (make sure you read the return policy). The second one I ordered was from another supplier who gave a 30 day unconditional replacement if the unit proved to be defective. For anything over 27 inches I recommend you purchase the product from a supplier with this type of 30 day replacement. While the Samsung is stylish the picture issues with "ghosting" and pixel distortion is far more prevalent than the Panasonic. At times the picture is fine at others it is clearly distorted. The exception is when viewing HD. In this case the picture is great. I have had the cable company out to check signal quality, called the manufacturer, talked with the vendor and get various answers as to why since this poor quality is also with DVD players and any type of cabling connection I use. The bottom line is that side by side the picture quality is far superior on the Panasonic and I don't have the same pixel or ghosting issues as with the Samsung. The Samsung is more stylish but its features end there. Price wise, Panasonic and Samsung are very comparable. The one feature they both don't have is an easy to use sleep bottom on the remote. Bummer. If I were to do it again I would stick with Panasonic and purchase the product from a vender with good customer support and return policies. You can avoid allot of headaches.
Steve Adams Carmel, CA
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