Plasma TV Samsung PS 42. Highest brightness and contrast
What I didn't like
The kanders are banging, the trannys are constantly warming up
What I didn't like
I can’t name any colossal disadvantages. Everything is working fine. Not at the highest level, of course, but for such a price no one expected anything else. It's a pity that there is no FullHD.
What I liked
Plasma or LCD - everyone decides for themselves. For some this is an advantage, for others it is a disadvantage. There are a lot of articles on the Internet about this. I recommend reading and comparing before purchasing. But today we can absolutely say that the future belongs to LCDs: firstly, the price of LCD models is gradually decreasing. Secondly, the viewing angle expands and the picture becomes saturated, which takes away the main bread from plasma panels. Thirdly, LED technology has left no chance for plasma. For now, of course, Led and O-Led TVs are very expensive, but soon, when they become more affordable, I don’t think anyone will be able to choose anything else over them. So today I no longer see the point in buying this TV. Well, unless they sell it for almost nothing. But when I bought it, I was very pleased. Then plasma ruled unambiguously.
What I didn't like
no FULL HD (1080p)
What I liked
Excellent plasma, I have had it for more than 2 years.
What I didn't like
Haven't found it yet.
What I liked
Large screen, beautiful design, low price.
What I didn't like
1. There is no FullHD, and with this size (42") in small apartments, FullHD wants more and more.
2. Plasma, not LCD. I can’t act as an expert, but I heard that plasma is short-lived compared to LCD.
What I liked
Large, inexpensive, there are inputs for a computer and other amenities.
What I didn't like
No Full HD, no and that’s it (((
It consumes a lot of electricity, but this is the problem with all first plasmas, as well as the fact that they overheat very much, but they really cool down very quickly.
What I liked
the price at the time of purchase was adequate, then they were just starting to get cheaper... Bright picture. Today I watched MKV on it for the first time on a new computer and discovered that it can show very high quality.
What I didn't like
Sometimes a trail from a changing picture is visible (in complete darkness). No DVI.
What I liked
Large, contrasting TV. There is protection against burnout and other preventive functions.
What I didn't like
But not without its drawbacks, there is no FULLHD, and there is no function for remembering user settings, and the timer for returning to standard settings is limited to 30 minutes! For example, if you connect a game console and make settings, then at the most crucial moments the screen goes dark and becomes either darker than necessary or lighter - at such moments only the price of TV stopped the flight of the joystick into the plasma!!!
Currently, there are several types of screens. Cathode ray tube televisions (CRT televisions,CRT)- the oldest type. The principle of operation is based on the glow of a phosphor when a stream of electrons is emitted onto it. The first CRT televisions appeared in the early 30s of the last century and have been continuously improved since then. Thus, these TVs have become the standard to which all other types are compared. No other technology can create the same combination of color reproduction, brightness, contrast and viewing angle. While other types of screens may outperform CRT TVs in one or two of these areas, none can provide complete superiority. The weaknesses of CRT TVs include their large depth, heavy weight, and technological limitations on the maximum diagonal size (about 32-38 inches). However, the budget nature of such TVs makes them quite popular.
IN plasma TVs The image is formed by cones containing a gas that emits ultraviolet rays when electricity is applied. These rays cause the phosphorus layer to glow. Plasma TVs, as a rule, have large diagonals (32-80 inches) and allow not only installation on a plane, but also hanging on a wall or a special bracket. The first models of plasma panels had a rather short service life, but today the service life reaches 20-25 thousand hours. In terms of image quality, plasma TVs are close to CRT TVs. They provide rich, vibrant colors, high contrast and brightness. Disadvantages include high energy consumption and heat generation, as well as fragility and a high degree of vulnerability if handled carelessly. In addition, you need to watch such TVs from fairly large distances, since at close range a large pixel pitch is clearly visible - accordingly, not every room is suitable for comfortable viewing.
IN liquid crystal (LCD,LCD) TVs polarized crystals are used. These crystals are placed in front of a constant light source - usually a fluorescent lamp. When electricity is passed through the crystals, some of the light from the lamp is blocked - more electricity forces the crystals to block more light. Crystals grouped in three (red, green, blue) form a pixel and allow you to create different colors. LCD TVs come in a wide range of sizes (7-57 inches). These are the thinnest of thin screen TVs. Compared to plasma, LCD TVs weigh less and are more reliable. However, LCD TVs lose in color reproduction, black quality, and their movements are a little blurred due to low shutter speeds.
IN projection TVs inside on a small CRT or LCD display and projected onto a large screen using a mirror. Rear-projection TVs have many of the advantages of CRT TVs: they're bright, have accurate tones, and can produce good, deep blacks. They are cheaper than other types of large screen TVs. However, they are usually floor-standing, quite bulky and take up a lot of space.
LED-backlit TVs. Unlike traditional technology, where the matrix is illuminated using cold cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFL), LED TVs The light source is LEDs. Their use significantly increases image contrast, makes it possible to make the TV body thinner, and also reduce energy consumption.
OLED. Unlike traditional LED screens, an OLED screen (based on organic light-emitting diode technology) does not require a backlight. This screen has a special layer that emits light when an electric current passes through it. This results in an ultra-thin screen that takes up much less space. In addition, the new technology saves energy: without a backlight, the screen needs less electricity, which has a positive effect on both the environment and the light bill you pay.
Main characteristics
Type
The vast majority of modern televisions are built on the basis of liquid crystal matrices (LCD). The operation of a plasma panel is based on the operating principle of neon lamps. It is a matrix of cells filled with an inert gas and coated with a phosphor. OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) is a light-emitting diode created on the basis of organic compounds. OLED TVs use a matrix of such LEDs in three primary colors. OLED TVs have low power consumption, high contrast, high-quality color reproduction, and the image on the screen is visible from almost any angle. The disadvantages include high cost.
plasma panel Diagonal
The diagonal of a TV is usually measured in inches (one inch is equal to 2.54 cm). The screen size should be chosen taking into account the minimum distance from the viewer to the TV. For one and a half meters, a screen with a diagonal of 32 inches is recommended, for two meters - 42 inches, two and a half meters - 50 inches, three - 60. Glossary of terms for the category TVs
42" (107 cm) Screen format 16:9 Permission
To watch TV programs in standard quality and DVD movies, it is enough to have a screen with a resolution of 800x600 pixels. High quality 1080p Full HD video programs will require a resolution of 1920x1080. To view ultra-high quality 4K video content, you need a screen with a resolution of 3840x2160. Glossary of terms for the category Televisions
1024x768 HD Resolution
The 720p standard means that the image will consist of 720 lines. A 1080p image consists of 1080 lines. Most films on Blu-Ray discs are recorded in this format. The 4K UHD standard provides the best picture quality of all possible video modes. The image consists of 2160 lines. It is worth considering that there is still little video content with 4K resolution. Glossary of terms for the TV category
720p HD Stereo sound availableImage
Dynamic Contrast
Contrast determines the TV's ability to convey shades and midtones. It is equal to the ratio of the brightness of a light image to the brightness of a dark image on the screen. The dynamic contrast mode provides for increasing the brightness of the backlight in a light frame and decreasing it in a dark frame. Glossary of terms for the category TVs
2000000:1 Progressive scan There is Sub-Field Driving Frequency 600 HzSignal reception
NICAM stereo audio support There is TV standards support PAL, SECAM, NTSC DVB-T support
Modern TVs support not only analog, but also digital broadcast standards. Digital television differs from analog television in higher image and sound quality, as well as a complete absence of interference. In addition, the DVB-T standard provides a larger coverage area with the same transmitter power. DVB-T is a digital standard for terrestrial television broadcasting. Glossary of terms for the category Televisions
DVB-T MPEG4 Support DVB-C DVB-C MPEG4 Teletext yes Supported input formats 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i Available resolutions when connected to a PC 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768Sound
Sound power 20 W (2x10 W) Acoustic system two speakers Surround sound Dolby Digital audio decoders availableInterfaces
Inputs AV, audio x3, component, SCART, RGB, VGA, HDMI x3, USB Outputs optical Front/Side Connectors HDMI, AV Wi-Fi support
A wireless Internet connection via Wi-Fi allows you to enjoy all the benefits of Smart TV without the need to run an Ethernet cable to the TV. In some cases, Wi-Fi support is optional. This means that to connect via Wi-Fi you need to buy an additional adapter.
Samsung currently has four lines of plasma TVs, and our test subject belongs to the youngest of them - the fourth. True, there are no relatively small 42-inch panels in the upper series at all.
The case is simple, but at the same time tastefully decorated - the black polished frame, which, in addition to the front, also covers the side edges, resembles a baguette. The oval stand is made in the same style. The result is an ideal combination of modesty and dignity for an inexpensive model - there are no super-original design delights here, of course, but there are no cheap decorations either. The rear grille is metal, with a lot of holes and slits - it’s hard to imagine a better passive heat sink.
To the right of the screen there are very pleasant touch buttons - they are embossed and clearly respond to even the slightest touch, so using them is a pleasure. The remote control is designed in the typical Samsung style of recent times - large, round in shape and also polished. The buttons on it feel spacious, and it fits like a glove in the palm of a man's hand at least. I was very pleased with the presence of a separate key for switching screen formats. The only “but” is that so that the “distance” does not lose its neat appearance, you need to wash your hands often and thoroughly.
PS42B450B1W is the only device in the test equipped with a matrix that does not support Full HD resolution. This fact greatly limits its ability to interact with high-definition technology - it even displays a 720p picture with a reduced resolution. But when watching terrestrial television or movies on DVD, this device will easily outshine even the most serious 42-inch competitors, which are one and a half, or even twice as expensive as it is. First of all, this applies to liquid crystal rivals, since the picture of the younger Samsung has all the positive features of a plasma image - natural color rendition, soft tint transitions and impressive black depth.
By the way, the ability to control the brightness dynamics of the PS42B450B1W is not at all childish: many advanced parameters are regulated, including the intensity of the cells and the black level. The setup menu is practical and tastefully designed; the function of sorting connected and unconnected video inputs is especially convenient; their names, of course, can be edited.
Turn on the Blu-ray source and install a disc with test patterns recorded in Full HD. The picture clarity is at the level of 600 TV lines, and thanks to the technology for completing intermediate frames in dynamic scenes, this figure decreases very slightly. Despite the discrepancy between the pixel formats of the screen and the video signal, geometric distortions and artifacts are practically not noticeable; only a couple of times a light moire flashed on the grid of diagonal lines.
We put on “Pirates of the Caribbean” - the picture is simply alive, the contrast is really very good, the naturalness of the colors is beyond doubt. Of course, the low screen resolution is noticeable. The lack of clarity is especially noticeable in landscape panoramas with many small details, but this is perhaps the only minor point - otherwise the picture does not cause any complaints.
The standard definition image is close to ideal, but requires adjustment of the parameters - with settings designed for HD, the picture turned out to be somewhat harsh.
- Screen size diagonally, inches 42
- Screen format 16:9
- Physical resolution, pixels 1024 x 768
- Brightness, cd/m2 1500
- Contrast (dynamic/static) 2000000:1/40000:1
- Working life of the panel, h n.d.
- Power consumption, W 240
- Dimensions without stand (W x H x D), mm 1055.5 x 660 x 74
- Weight with stand, kg 27.8
- Country of manufacture Russia
IMPORTANT DETAIL
The PS42B450B1W can be used to view 3D images, such as computer games. In this case, polarized glasses are controlled using an IR controller connected to a special port on the TV.
Description of Samsung PS 42D5SR
42" Plasma with tuner and acoustics The fifth generation of Samsung plasma TVs is an impeccable design and unsurpassed quality from the recognized leader in the flat panel display market. The 13-bit processor processes 549 billion color shades, and makes you truly believe in the black abyss of the night sky, and the dazzling glow of snow-capped mountain peaks, the PS-42D5 features advanced DNIe 3 image enhancement technology, is completely silent and easily integrates into any home theater.
Peculiarities:
549 billion shades of color
Samsung Plasma TV delivers the purest, natural colors thanks to its 13-bit processing system. Unlike competitors' products that produce 1 billion colors with 10-bit signal processing, Samsung Plasma TV features 13-bit processing based on DNIe™ technology. As a result, Samsung plasma TVs can display natural colors with 8192 shades of gray, revealing vibrant and natural colors - up to 549 billion shades.
Highest brightness and contrast
The innovative structure of the plasma panel made it possible to achieve a brightness of 1500 cd/m² and a record contrast ratio of 10,000:1, and the luminous efficiency increased by an average of 24%. Which results in excellent image quality with lower power consumption. DNIe™ 3 (Digital Natural Image engine)
Samsung Electronics has developed an improved digital image processing system that allows you to get a more realistic image on any screen and in any broadcast format. In addition to the systems used in the previous version of DNIe, DNIe technology combines a number of new ones - a sixfold increase in image density and an additional image optimizer.SRS TruSurround XT surround sound system
The technology used in Samsung plasma TVs creates the effect of virtual sound sources. Surround sound creates an atmosphere that enhances the viewing experience - just like in a real cinema.
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