Samsung's next generation plasma HDTVs redefines the standard across design, performance, and price. New for 2009, all of Samsung's plasmas feature their new E-panel designed to deliver improved performance and meet the new ENERGY STAR power consumption specifications. A perfect screen size for average-sized rooms, the PN42B450 is Samsung's best value PDP flat panel HDTV that features an attractive 'piano key black' cabinet, 600Hz subfield motion technology, 3 advanced HDMI inputs that feature our Anynet+ (CEC standard) technology making system control of your DVD or Blu-ray disc player a one-touch operation. Experience the performance of Samsung's new 42 inch plasma HDTV that's easy on the environment and easy on the wallet.

Features

• New E-Panel with FilterBright antiglare technology delivers improved performance in the areas of color saturation, contrast and energy efficiency.
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio provides a new level of image performance in Samsung's latest-generation plasma panels.
• New E-Panel technology
• FilterBright panel minimizes glare and reflections.
• 600Hz Subfield Motion for clear motion pictures.
• Response time: A fast .001ms response time minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs and movie content
• Wide Color Enhancer creates true to life-like color reproduction with selectable settings.
• Built-in HDTV Tuner (ATSC/NTSC) with Clear QAM tunes off-air and unscrambled digital local cable channels
• Game Mode: A push of a button enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality is optimized for gaming systems.
• Single User Interface: on screen design
• SRS TruSurround HD creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog.
• 10 watts per channel (20 watts total)
• USB JPEG: For playing MP3 and displaying JPEG files through the USB connection on selected Samsung TVs.
• HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface provides a simple single solution for connecting high quality digital audio/video signals from DVD, Blu-ray players, HDTV cable and satellite set top boxes. Our latest version HDMI features Samsung's Anynet+ technology.
• Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): allows the TV's remote control to operate at the push of one button, peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player featuring HDMI-CEC.
• Side A/V connections: Provide convenient and easy connections for camcorders, cameras, or other compatible AV devices.
• ENERGY STAR Compliant reduces energy consumption by up to 40 percent compared with prior year PDP TVs.
• V-Chip system: Allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain objectionable content.
• Intelligent Power Saving
• Trilingual on-screen displays: Available in English, Spanish, or French.
• Favorite channel list permits programming select channels and accessing them by touching the favorites button.

CONNECTIONS

REAR A/V CONNECTIONS

• HDMI (Digital A/V): 2
• Component Video and Audio: 2
• USB: 1 (JPEG)
• Digital Audio (optical): 1
• PC RGB Input: 1

SIDE A/V CONNECTIONS

• HDMI (Digital A/V): 1
• Composite A/V: 1

QUALITY

• 1-year parts and labor warranty. This product is built to last and provide years of trouble-free top quality enjoyment

ACCESSORIES

• Remote control

NET DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT (WXHXD)

• TV: 41.6 inch x 28.4 inch x 2.9 inch
• Net weight: 53.1 lbs.
• TV with stand: 41.6 inch x 26.0 inch x 12.4 inch
• Net weight: 61.3 lbs.