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Features
Mounting Options
Remote Control
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Features
HDTV Tuner: The TV has built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) and
Digital Cable (QAM) tuners, so you don't need a separate set-top box to receive
and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV or unencrypted Digital Cable signals.
Native Resolution:
The Samsung PN50A400 has a display resolution of 1365 x 768
and scales all inputs for display at 768p. The HDMI inputs will accept 1080p, 1080i,
720p, and 480p signals, while the component video inputs will accept 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 480p, and 480i signals.
Plasma Display: The Samsung Plasma TV can display Natural True Color
with 18 bit processing. Samsung's new panels are made to last longer, so you can
be confident that the high picture quality will endure.
100,00:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio: The TV has a dynamic contrast ratio of 100,000:1.
These contrast and brightness levels achieve a more realistic, sharper picture
quality.
Digital Natural Image Engine
(DNIe): This exclusive Samsung
technology dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail,
white balance and reduces noise
175-Degree Viewing Angle: With the television's 175º wide viewing
angle, you and your guests will have a perfect view no matter where anyone sits
in the room. You'll have the same high-quality picture just as if you were
sitting directly in front of the screen.
ACEsilhouette Editor: Samsung's exclusive silhouette-editing
technology reduces the "false contour" effect to deliver clear, sharp images;
even on a curvy surface, like a face. Innovative motion-estimated technology
multi-tones the bright and dark parts on each angle of the line. Even in
fast-action scenes, Samsung's Silhouette Editor adjusts toning so faces appear
natural and free of distortion.
Anti Burn-In Technology: Samsung's Anti-burn-in technology uses auto
pixel shift, signal pattern processing function, and all white screens to ensure
that no images are burned into the plasma panel.
- Pixel Shift: This function shifts the pixels of the displayed
image every minute to prevent burn-in.
- White: This function removes after-images on the screen by
changing the color of pixels to white.
- Scrolling: this function removes after-images on the screen by
moving all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern.
- Side Gray: When you watch TV with the screen ratio of 4:3, the
screen is prevented from any damage by adjusting the white balance on both
the extreme left and right sides of the television.
Picture Sizes: You can choose
one of the following picture sizes:
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16:9: sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode
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Zoom 1:
vertically enlarges the size of the picture and allows you to move the
enlarged picture using the arrows on the remote
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Zoom 2: vertically enlarges the size of the picture more than Zoom 1 and allows you
to move the enlarged picture using the arrows on the remote
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Wide Fit:
proportionally enlarges the picture to fit the entire screen without
changing the aspect ratio
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4:3: sets the
picture to 4:3 normal mode with pillars on the left and right of the screen
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Just Scan: see the full image with no resizing when an HDMI input (1080i),
Component (1080i), or DTV (1080i) signal is used
Picture Control: You can make the following adjustment for
an optimum picture:
- Automatic Picture Settings: choose one of three automatic picture settings:
- Standard: for the optimum display in a normal
environment
- Dynamic: for high-definition in a bright room
- Movie:
for viewing movies in a dark room
- Manual Picture Settings:
- Cell Light: sets the pixel brightness
- Contrast: adjusts the contrast level of the picture
- Brightness: adjusts the brightness level of the picture
- Sharpness: adjusts the edge definition of the picture
- Color: adjusts the color saturation of the picture
- Tint: adjusts the color tint of the picture
- Detailed Picture Settings:
- Black Adjust: screen depth is adjusted using Black
Level, settings include Off, Low, Medium, High
- Dynamic Contrast: adjust contrast to optimize the
picture (Off, Low, Medium, High)
- Gamma: adjust the primary colors (Red, Green,
Blue) intensity
- Color Space: select the color space for the most
natural color (Auto, Native, Custom)
- White Balance: adjust the
color temperature for more natural colors (Red, Green, Blue)
- Flesh Tone:
Emphases the pink "flesh tone" in the
picture
- Edge Enhancement:
edge
enhancement emphasizes the boundaries of an object, it can be turned off if
you prefer
- Color Tone:
adjust the
overall color tone using one of five presets: Cool 1, Cool 2, Normal, Warm 1, Warm 2
- HDMI Black Level: the black
level can be set to Normal or Low when using an HDMI (RGB) input
Entertainment Modes: You can set the TV for the optimal
display and sound for different types of programs: Sports, Game, or Cinema.
Film Mode: The TV can be
set to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust
the picture for optimum quality.
Digital Noise Reduction: If the broadcast signal received by
your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help
reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen.
Blue Only Mode: You can emphasize the Blue color by
switching off the Red and Green colors. This function displays the blue signal
only be removing the red and green signals from the video signal so as to
provide a Blue Filter effect that is used to adjust the Color and Tint of video
equipment such as DVD players and Home Theaters. Using the function, you can
adjust the Color and Tint to preferred values appropriate to the signal level of
each video device using the Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Color Bar
Patterns, without using and additional Blue Filter.
PC-Capable: This unit has a
15-pin D-Sub (RGB) input that allows you to use it as a high-resolution computer
monitor. The HDMI 2 input can also be used with a computer. The TV can be set to automatically adjust to the video signals
received, or you can use the setup menu to adjust the screen quality and
position. No cables are supplied for connecting the TV to a PC.
Input Source Names: You can
assign a preprogrammed name to each of the inputs. When input
naming is completed, you will no longer have to remember which component is
connected to each input when selecting a source to watch. Source names include
VCR, DVD, Cable STB, Satellite STB, PVR STB, AV Receiver, Game, Camcorder, PC,
TV, IPTV, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, and Digital Media Adapter.
Channel Labels: Each analog
channel programmed into memory can be labeled with a name up to 5 characters.
Digital channels names are already assigned and cannot be edited.
Favorite Channel: You can
create a list of your favorite channels and recall the list using the FAV.CH
button on the remote.
Digital Signal Strength Meter: The digital signal strength meter can be used to help you find the antenna
position that delivers the highest HDTV digital signal strength.
Analog Channel Fine Tuning: The
fine tuning feature allows you to manually adjust analog channels for optimal
reception. A separate fine tuning setting may be put into the TV's memory for
each analog channel.
V-Chip: The V-Chip feature automatically locks out programs
that are deemed inappropriate for children based on the user selected parental
guidelines. The user must enter a 4-digit password before any of the V-Chip
restriction are set up or changed.
Hidden Bottom Speakers: The
television features a 10-watts per channel built-in amplifier to
drive the integrated stereo speakers which are hidden on the bottom front of the
television.
Auto Volume: Auto volume
automatically adjusts the volume of the desired channel, lowering the sound
output when the modulation signal is high or raising the sound output when the
modulation signal is low. This reduces the difference in volume when changing
channels.
Automatic Sound
Settings: You can choose from
the following sound settings:
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Standard: resets the standard factory settings
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Music: for watching music videos and concerts
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Movie:
for watching movies
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Speech:
for watching a show that is mostly dialog
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Custom: adjust the 5-band EQ; 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and 10 kHz
SRS
TruSurround XT: TruSurround is a patented SRS technology for playing
5.1 multi-channel content using only two speakers, it delivers a
virtual surround sound experience through two speakers (internal or
external), it is fully compatible with all multi-channel formats
Sleep Timer: The
sleep timer switches the television off after a specified amount of time. The
sleep timer can be set to 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, or 180 minutes.
On/Off Timer: The
three On/Off timers allow you to program the television to turn itself on and off by
selecting a specific on time and a specific off time. You also choose the On
Timer's channel and Volume. The on and off timers work independently of one
another.
On/Off Melody: A
unique melody plays when the TV is turned on and off. The melody volume is
adjustable, or you can turn this feature
off if you prefer.
Auto Power Off: This function will automatically turn the television
off if no controls are operated from the television or remote control for 3
hours.
Energy Saver: This feature adjust the power consumption of the
television in order to save energy. You can select from Low, Medium, High or Off
energy saver modes.
Mounting Options
Detachable Stand:
The PN50A400 comes with a table-top stand for easy placement on top of a counter
or table. On the stand, the TV can swivel 20° left or right. The television
weighs 81.4 lbs with the stand attached.
Wall Mounting: You can remove the stand and mount this
display on the wall using an optional wall-mount bracket. The TV has four
threaded screw holes spaced to accommodate many universal wall mount brackets.
The hole spacing is 600mm x 400mm and requires four M8 (8mm) machine screws. The
television weighs 75.0 lbs without the stand.
Remote Control
TV Only Remote: The supplied remote control is
designed to operate only the Samsung television. You can use the remote control
up to a distance of about 23 feet from TV with a direct line of sight.
Inputs and Outputs Notes
Dual HDMI Inputs: The Samsung Plasma television features two HDMI
inputs on the rear-panel. The HDMI 2 input can also be used to connect a device with a DVI output (a
DVI-to-HDMI adapter cable is necessary). If a DVI-equipped device is used,
separate audio cables will also be needed from the device to the "DVI In" RCA
stereo audio jacks. No audio cables are needed for an HDMI-equipped device. The
HDMI inputs can also be used to connect a PC to this TV. The HDMI jacks will
accept 1080p, 1080i, 720p, and 480p signals.
Dual Component Video: The two Component Video jacks will
accept 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals. Separate RCA stereo audio inputs are
provided for each Component Video input. The Component Video 1 input can also be
used as a composite video input.
Digital Audio: The optical digital output (with plastic
cover) on the rear panel will output Dolby Digital (when available) or 2 channel
PCM.
PC: This input consists of a stereo mini-jack and an analog
RGB (D-Sub 15-pin) jack. This jack allows you to connect a personal computer
with a D-Sub 15-pin output. When using the RGB (D-Sub 15-pin) jack, you must use
the PC Audio 3.5mm input for your audio connection.
Ex-Link: This jack connects to an optional powered Samsung
wall mount bracket, such as 305WMN5090, that will allow you to adjust the TV
viewing angle using the television's remote control.
