Samsung HCM4215WX 42-Inch HDTV-Ready Projection TV

by Samsung

Product Details

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• Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 39.5 x 42.2 inches ; 108 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 129 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00006HCJH
• Item model number: HCM4215WX/XAA
• Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #432,951 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Samsung HCM4215WX projection HDTV monitor is designed to be the ideal alternative to heavier and bulkier 36-inch picture-tube TVs. Its 42-inch widescreen viewing area is set in a smart-looking charcoal-gray cabinet, making it a great choice for big-screen enjoyment in smaller rooms. At the heart of the set, three high-resolution 7-inch liquid-cooled CRTs power Samsung's RealFlect video system with excellent brightness and contrast. The RealFlect video system incorporates high-quality, data-grade lenses for optimum picture detail and a high-performance first-surface mirror that ensures high brightness and image clarity.

NTSC-to-480-progressive-scan line doubling converts incoming analog sources (like VCR, cable, or non-progressive-scan DVD) to a progressive-scan 480p display, eliminating conventional TV scan lines for a "flicker free" picture. Samsung's PerfectFocus auto-convergence system corrects picture focus at the push of a button. Flicker-free progressive-scan picture performance eliminates the scan lines visible in analog projection TVs.

A protective screen with high contrast properties protects the display surface from scratches and reduces glare from ambient light, while auto clock set reads universal time code (UTC) from broadcast signals to set the internal clock. The set's 30-watt stereo audio system delivers ample sound for any entertainment venue. When you're ready for the world of high-definition TV, just add an HD satellite/off-air receiver or an HDTV tuner to enjoy digital HDTV broadcast programming. Connections consist of three composite video inputs (one front, two rear), two S-video inputs (one front, one rear), one set of DVD 480P/480i (Y, Pb, Pr) component-video inputs, one set of HDTV 480P/1080i component-video (Y, Pb, Pr) inputs, and dual RF terminals for separate cable and broadcast reception.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely a great projection HDTV., December 8, 2002

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Someone Somewhere (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung HCM4215WX 42-Inch HDTV-Ready Projection TV (Electronics)

I've had some worries of getting a projection TV. I thought the contrast as well as the brightness wouldn't be that good. However, after spending a week going through different online stores and electronic stores in my town I decided to try it. It is a great TV. It is a wide screen which makes it great for viewing DVD's, also it has great picture for regular cable TV. The extra connectors in the back make it possible for you to connect up to 5 different sources in such as VCR, DVD, cable, Satelite, computer.....I only have a couple HD channels available from my provider, but they are worth it, they really put the TV'c features to work. I would definetly reccomend this TV, it has a clear 42" screen, is HDTV ready and it is a good value for the money. There is alot more functions that I could talk about, but overall you have to try out this TV, its great.
The only problems that I have encountered was that when I got the TV I had to spent like an hour trying to set it up, which was VERY annoying. Also I tried setting up different Universal remotes to control the TV, but they dont work all the time (they do on other TV's) so I just have to use the TV remote provided. Also, you cannot sit too far up or too far down when watching this TV because the contrast will totally change.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Worst investment EVER!!!, January 9, 2003

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Fred (Long Island) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung HCM4215WX 42-Inch HDTV-Ready Projection TV (Electronics)

I bought this Samsung 42" in Mid-October. The second day, the TV stopped working. I heard a small pop, the screen went black and I smelled something burning. Samsung sent me a new one three weeks later and were very cordial and friendly. Guess what though, that one blew too!!! To make matters worse they sent me the 4216W instead of the 4215W. It's the same tv only platnum colored instead of the dark gray. So now it doesn't match the stand. It's January and I'm still waiting for a replacement.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, January 7, 2003

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C. Moore "Cmoore" (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung HCM4215WX 42-Inch HDTV-Ready Projection TV (Electronics)

I bought this TV on Nov. 15, 2002, and I had the same problem as one of the other reviewers. All of a sudden, the TV turned off and there was a burning smell. The Samsung Customer Service Line said to unplud the TV and wait a half an hour and try it again. You shouldn't have to do this, right? I'm thinking I'd just take it back and replace it with the 40" Panasonic I had my eye on...