Samsung’s Series 4 consists of entry level plasma HD (720p) resolution models. To compare with other 2009 plasma HDTV series/models read our overview and comparison of the 2009 plasma range.

All Samsung Series 4 models have;

A huge dynamic contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1 for sharper images especially in dark scenes.

Wide Color Enhancer 2 for more true-to-life colors (particularly blue and green) and natural skin tones

600Hz Subfield Motion - plasma displays inherently have a response time in order of thousands of times faster than LCD HDTVs delivering much sharper fast onscreen motion common to sports and action movies. Samsung (and Panasonic) have made something good better with their faster pixel response 600Hz Subfield Motion technology.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) which allows control of compatible HDMI-equipped Samsung components using a single remote

Game Mode to optimize picture and sound quality for gaming consoles. Feature enhances dark areas, sharpens images, reduces the HDTVs image processing response time and enhances sounds as well.

SRS Tru Surround - the patented SRS technology which provides a virtual surround sound experience from only two speakers. It’s fully compatible with all multichannel stereo formats.

The B450 and B430 models have differing connectivity options as indicated below.

PN50B450, PN42B450

• 3 HDMI (2 rear, 1 side)
• 2 component (side)
• 1 composite AV (side)
• Headphone jack
• PC Input (D sub)

PN42B430

• 2 HDMI (rear)
• 2 component (rear)
• 1 composite AV (rear)

Resources

Specification PN50B450 Plasma HDTV (pdf)

User Manual PN50B450 Plasma HDTV (pdf)