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Specifications for Samsung 42 in. HDTV-Ready LCD Television

Key Features

Screen Size

42 inch

Digital TV Standard

HDTV-Ready

Flat Panel Type

LCD

Display Resolution

852 x 480 pixels

Display Capabilities

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Built-in Tuner

NTSC · PAL · SECAM

Display Format

1080i (HDTV) · 480p (EDTV) · 720p (HDTV) · 480i (SDTV)

Remote Control

Universal

Image Quality

Contrast Ratio

1,200:1

Comb Filter

Digital 4-Line

Pixel Pitch

1.08 mm

Brightness

700 cd/m²

Output Color

16.7 million colors

Viewing Angle

160

Audio Features

Audio Type

Stereo

Audio Leveler

With Audio Leveler

Technical Features

Picture in Picture

With PIP

Sleep Timer

With Sleep Timer

Connectors

Rear Input Connectors

Composite x 1 · S-Video x 1 · Component x 1 · DVI x 1 · Audio (RCA) x 2 · 1 x D-Sub (RGB PC) · 1 x RS-232C · RGBHV (BNC) x 1 · Audio (Mini Jack) x 2

Rear Output Connectors

Composite x 1 · Audio (RCA) x 1

Screen Text

OSD Languages

English · French · Spanish · German · Italian

Speakers

Number of Speakers

2 Speakers

Speaker Power

2 x 10 Watt

Dimensions

Depth

3.11 in.

Height

24.8 in.

Width

40.4 in.

Weight

68.34 lb.

Warranty

Overall Warranty

2 Years

Samsung Contact Information

Main support number1-800-SAMSUNG

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