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Sampo PFM-42S6 Plasma TV Display 42"

The wait is over; the ultimate in television viewing is here. Sampo's ultra thin, only 5 inches thick, PME-42S6 gives you the picture quality and flexibility that you deserve. With one of the best contrast ratios for plasma TVs and 16.7 million colors the PME-42V3 delivers brilliant color and bright and vivid images like never before. The PME-42V3 also gives you the freedom and flexibility that you demand. With its wide viewing angel sit and watch TV from almost any seat in the room. Place the TV wherever you desire whether it be on the wall or on a stand.
Key Features of the Sampo PME-42S6 include:
Quiet Fanless Operation
This plasma monitor is built without any fans for ultra quiet operations suitable for theater related applications.

3:2 Pull-Down for Film Scan Conversion
Built-in 3:2 pull-down processing can automatically detect and convert film content to properly display with minimal motion artifacts.

3D Comb Filter
Built-in 3D comb filter coverts analog signal into a digital signal for more accurate processing, eliminating cross-color interference for superior NTSC video performance.
 
Dual HD Component Video Inputs
Two high-definition component video inputs with auto-detection capabilities will automatically synchronize the display to match the incoming signal source without manual intervention.
TV Tuner Option
An optional television tuner module turns this display into a standard TV receiver.

 
Picture-in-Picture
Watch two programs simultaneously using the monitor's picture-in-picture with four selectable window position settings.

 
Side-by-Side Picture
Watch two programs simultaneously by splitting the screen in half.

 
HDTV Signal Compatible
This monitor is capable of accepting 1080i and 720PHDTV signals via an external HDTV decoder with RGB or Component Video outputs.

 
Digital Zoom Modes
Digital zoom modes gets rid of black bars common to non-16:9 aspect ratio movie content

 
BBE® Sound Maximizer
Built-in BBE® sound processor maximizes the sound quality.

 
SRS® Sound Processing
Built-in SRS® sound processor simulates surround effects with only two speakers.

 
Selectable Fixed/Variable Audio Outputs
Software selectable fixed or variable audio outputs ensure flexible audio application installations.

 
Built-in Internal Amplification & Speakers
This display contains an internal 10-watt (5 watts x2) audio amplifier and built-in speakers sufficient for multimedia applications.

 
Standard DVI Interface
This monitor is equipped with a built-in Digital Visual Interface for direct "digital-to-digital" video connectivity with PC's equipped with a DVI video display adaptor. The DVI interface eliminates the need for digital-to-analog conversion that usually results in signal degradation.

 
1280x1024 SXGA Support
The onboard digital scaling engine can accept various PC and HDTV signals and digitally map the signals to fit within 852x480 pixels. Compatible signals include PC resolutions up to 1280x1024 and HDTV signals including 720P and 1080i.

 
Discrete Power ON/OFF
Separate Power ON/OFF buttons on the remote control facilitates the recording of IR macros with advanced system setups.

 
Direct Input Selection Keys
Separate input selection keys on the remote control allow quick and easy selection of various inputs.

 
Bass Extension Circuitry / Subwoofer Out
Enhance bass performance by adding a separate powered subwoofer to the monitor's subwoofer output.

 
RS232 Serial Connection
The RS232 command set includes front panel lock, input selection, volume and other standard RS232 command controls.

 
FEATURES - Video
  • MotionDSCTM Digital Processor
    • 3:2 Pull-Down for Proper Film Conversion
    • Digital Motion Cinema De-Interlacing
    • Adaptive Motion Line-Doubling
    • Advanced Video Scaling
  • 3 User Selectable Color Temperature Controls
  • Video Last Memory
  • Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
    • Variable PIP Positioning
  • Side-by-Side Picture (POP)
    • Variable Aspect Ratio Control
  • PIP/POP Source Swap
  • DVD Black Bar Removal (Digital Zoom)
  • 4:3 Variable Aspect Ratio Controls
  • Panorama Stretch
  • 3-D Digital Comb Filter
  • HDTV Signal Compatible
  • Preset Picture Modes
  • Clock Phase Adjustment
  • Auto HDTV Video Mode Detection/Sync
FEATURES - TV Tuner (Optional) FEATURES - Audio
  • Air/Cable Selection
  • V-Chip Parental Control
  • MTS Stereo
  • Closed Captioning
  • Favorite Channel Programming
  • Channel Lock
  • QuickView
  • SAP (Secondary Audio Program)
  • BBE® Sound Maximizer
  • SRS® Sound Processing
  • Bass Extension
  • Selectable Variable/Fixed Audio Out
  • Built-in Speakers
  • Subwoofer Output
  • Audio Mute
  • Remote Turn-On Lead for External Amplifier
FEATURES - Connectivity FEATURES - Convenience
  • DVI Input for Computers
  • RGB Input
  • RGB Loop-Out Connector
  • Composite Video Input
  • S-Video Input
  • RCA Component Video Input Jacks
  • Discrete Audio Inputs for each Video Input
  • Audio Output
  • RS-232 Remote Control Port
  • USB Remote Control Port
  • Quiet Fanless Operation
  • Front Panel Controls
  • Full Function Remote Control
  • Sleep Timer
  • Direct Input Selection Keys
  • Discrete Power ON/OFF Keys
  • OSD Brightness Control
  • OSD Background Color Select
  • OSD Timeout Selection
  • Input Frequency Info. Display
  • Power Saver


DISPLAY
Screen Size 42" Diagonal
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 Widescreen
Native Pixel Resolution 852 (H) x 480 (V)
Pixle Pitch 1.08 x 1.08 mm
Brightness (Panel) 500 cd/m²
Output Color 256 RGB Levels, 16.7 million colors
Viewing Angle 160 (Degrees)
 
SIGNALS
Synchronization Range Horizontal Frequency 15kHz ~ 91 kHz
Vertical Frequency 50 Hz ~ 85 Hz
PC Signal Compatibility VGA 640x480 @ 50, 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz
SVGA 800x600 @ 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz
XGA 1024x768 @ 60, 70, 75, 85 Hz
SXGA 1280x1024 @ 60, 75*, 85* Hz
Wide VGA 852x480 @ 60 Hz
DOS 720x400 @ 70 Hz
VGA 640x350 @ 70 Hz
*   Not available via DVI
Macintosh Compatibility 640x480 @ 67 Hz
832x624 @ 75 Hz
1152x870 @ 75 Hz
Video System Compatibility NTSC, PAL
HDTV Video Compatibility 480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p
 
INPUT/OUTPUT
Input Terminals AV 1 Composite RCA x1
AV 2 S-Video 4-pin DIN x1
Component 1/font> 1 Set auto-sync RCA x3 (Y,Pb,Pr/Y,Cb,Cr)
Component 2 1 Set auto-sync RCA x3 (Y,Pb,Pr/Y,Cb,Cr)
RGB (Analog) 15-pin D-Sub x1
DVI 24-pin DVI (digital only) x1
Audio 6 Sets RCA stereo inputs
Output Terminals Audio 1 Set RCA stereo output
RGB 15-pin D-Sub x1
Subwoofer 1 RCA output
 
GENERAL
Power Requirements AC 100-120V / 200-230V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption 340 Watts ±10%
Dimensions (W x H x D) With Stand 1040 x 690 x 375 mm (40.9 x 27.1 x 14.7 inches)
Without Stand 1040 x 648 x 95 mm (40.9 x 25.5 x 3.7 inches)
Weights With Stand 77.16 lbs (35.0 kg)
Without Stand 66.76 lbs (31.2 kg)
Environmental
Considerations
Operating Temperature 32~105 degrees F
Operating Humidity 20~80%
Operating Pressure 0.8-1.1 atmospheric pressure
Warranty 1-Year parts & labor
Regulatory FCC Class A
Included Accessories Table stand, Remote control, Batteries, User manual, Power cable, VGA cable
Optional Accessories Wall mount, TV tuner module
 
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