Samsung PN42C430 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
The new PN42C430 is Samsung’s best value PDP flat panel HDTV that features an attractive “piano key black” cabinet, our 600 Hz subfield motion technology, 2 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. New for 2010, all Samsung plasmas feature our new E3-panel single filter design that delivers improved performance, meets the ENERGY STAR power consumption specifications, and eliminates off-angle blur making the sharpest of details like scrolling text easier to see and read. Experience the performance of Samsung’s new 42-inch plasma HDTV that’s both easy on the wallet and the environment.
- Mega Dynamic Contrast
- Anynet+(HDMI CEC)
- ConnectShare Movie
- 600Hz Subfield Motion
Product Description
Get a true cinematic experience without going to the cinema with a Samsung plasma HDTV. This Samsung PN42C430, with Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio makes sure every frame is saturated with dense, rich color. Samsung is also ENERGY STAR compliant so you are assured that your 42 -inch plasma HDTV is helping the environment by using less enery while saving you money.
Key Features
* Screen Size: 42 inches
* 600 Hz subfield motion: Offers crisp, clear Plasma HD action in every frame.
* E3-panel single filter design delivers improved performance in the areas of color saturation, contrast and energy efficiency.
* Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio: An unparalleled Mega Dynamic Contrast ratio brings together the deepest blacks and brightest whites.
* Response time: A fast .001ms response time optomizes fast motion video content.
* Built-in digital tuner: no external box needed.
* Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards: PDP Energy saving, up to 43% less than our similar 2009 Plasma TV in standard mode.
* Clear Image Panel: Samsung’s new single-filter clear panel design eliminates the off-angle reflections that cause picture blurring of images
and details. Images and text look great straight on or at any angle.
* ConnectShare JPEG: Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily. Userfriendly interface allows access to videos, music playlists and pictures via the remote.
* Game Mode: Enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
* BDWise: Automatically adjusts all your components for the best picture and sound quality.
* 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception: Supports multichannel sound (MTS)and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity.
* Warranty: 1-year parts and 1-year labor warranty (90-days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung
toll-free support.
Connections
* HDMI: 2
* USB: 1
Dimensions
* TV without stand: 40.6 x 24.8 x 2.7 inches (WxHxD); 38.6 pounds
* TV with stand: 40.6 x 27.4 x 11.2 inches (WxHxD); 43.0 pounds
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This tv comes with the wrong size screws to screw the base together and screw the base to the tv. How stupid is that? Maybe someone at Samsung will read this and figure out that they should include the correct screws. I can’t comment on the quality of the picture or anything else about the tv, because I can’t assemble it, because the screws are the wrong size. Seriously. Well, I’m off to the hardware store to try to find the right screws.
Rating: 1 / 5
Not only did I receive free shipping, It arrived in less than 2 days. The samsung brand of high definition tv’s are so far superior to other brands in many categories. Color quality is unmatched and the tv itself is easy to hook up and user friendly. A pleasure owning my samsung. I get compliments from friends and family all the time.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this item about two months ago. This TV caught my eye because of the price. At the time, it was $494, with free shipping.
After much anticipation, the first unit arrived with multiple cracks in the screen. Disappointing, but a quick visit to Amazon.com to process my return and reorder the unit was painless. UPS picked up the defective unit the next day, and the new unit arrived the following day.
I found the assembly easy for one person, and all the parts fit. Now for the part I’d been waiting for: the plasma experience. When I ran the setup, the tuner picked up some broadcast HD channels. The picture is great on cable input, but you can see Ryan Seacrest’s blackheads on those HD channels! The sound is excellent; the bass is good on the movie setting, and the clear voice setting is perfect for viewing late at night when you don’t want to disturb sleepers in the house. My unit doesn’t seem to have the buzzing sound that some have experienced, so overall I’m very happy with the sound.
I was disappointed with the sound leveling feature, though, which is supposed to level the sound between channels. It seemed to lower the sound on all channels to a muddled level, and it didn’t do anything to lower the level of commercials. I find the picture is a little dark, but that can be adjusted with one button on the remote. There is some motion blur, but it happens so seldom that I didn’t even notice it until I’d had the unit for at least a month. But the remote drives me batty. You have to point it directly at the sensor on the lower, right-hand side of the unit for it to work, and there is often a lag time after you push the buttons. Minor, I know, but it can tick you off.
Overall, only minor complaints. And for the price, you can’t beat it with a stick!
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this TV to replace a philips 32 inch LCD HDTV. I’m an avid gamer so playing games was going to be my primary usage for this TV while watching TV/Movies/Netflix/etc would be secondary. So far I really like this TV. The video quality really blew me away! Colors were so much more vibrant compared to my older LCD set. It has a nice shiny almost mirror finish on it while the remote has a more matte finish. I was a bit concerned about burn-in but this TV has various anti-burn functions built in and after several long sessions of gaming (most lasting over 5 hours) I have not noticed anything. The sound is not necessaily bad but could be better. It’s not that the TV has low sound but rather has flat sound, espicially the factory settings (most noticeable when gaming),where the sound doesnt quite have that “pop” you would expect. I found that after adjusting the sound settings, I got some pretty enjoyable sound but dont expect surround sound. Now this TV is not without its flaws either. The biggest flaw I would say is that when mounted to a wall, the buzzing/humming sound is more noticeable espicially when the sound is low. This is due to the technology of Plasma TV’s. Plasma TV’s always produce a very low buzzing/humming sound which is normal but when mounted it echoes a bit off the wall so it sounds a bit louder than normally but this can be remedied by using the stand/base rather than mounting it. Keep in mind that I’m a very observant person so I tend to notice things that other people don’t notice so it might not be too big of an issue for others. Overall, this is an excellent Tv which anyone can enjoy. Dont let some misconceptions about HDTV’s turn you off from buying this Tv espicially since its so affordable compared to similar TV’s. 1080 is nice but not a necessity; you will be shocked how great 720 looks. If you are a gamer, your Plasma screen will not burn in because you play your games (unless you leave your game paused and the static image is on screen for several hours or something). Also, for anyone buying a HDTV, please take into considerations the appropriate size/distance ratio as it will help you choose an appropriately sized HDTV which will enhance your viewing experience (Bigger is not necessarily better).
Rating: 5 / 5
PROS:
* Excellent picture quality for the price.
* Accurate color (flesh tones where a little red but I was able to get correct them with a little tweaking.)
* I have a Samsung LCD model LN52B610 and this plasma handles motion so much more fluidly than my LCD.
* Picture quality was also on par w/ LCD, PQ might be even a little bit better on the plasma. (sucks since I paid $1900 for LCD only paid $550 for plasma!)
* No lag when playing PS3 games.
* Had TV for about a week before it was returned (due to buzzing) and exprienced NO image retention when playing my PS3.
CONS:
* BUZZING.
– Easily heard over 12 feet away over normal content (volume = 15)
– Louder w/ brighter scenes.
* Screen is very reflective. Almost mirror like.
* Black levels were better with a dim light placed behind TV.
* You have to sit farther away to get best picture quality due to resolution (720P)
From my research I found that the buzzing problem is hit or miss with this model. I’m ordering the 50″ of this same model as soon as my refund is processed. Hopefully I won’t get a buzzer!
Overall TV is highly recommended for the price.
Rating: 4 / 5