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Samsung TX-R3079WH

30" High-Definition SlimFit™ tube TV

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Our take on the Samsung TX-R3079WH

Who'd have thought that one of 2005's coolest TVs would have a picture tube? Samsung's SlimFit picture tube is about a third less deep than a conventional flat-screen CRT (cathode-ray tube). That, plus innovative styling gives the 30" TX-R3079WH a sleek, flat-panel look from the front, and a much slimmer profile.

More great news: the SlimFit tube's re-engineered structure and finer-textured phosphor coating enhance the already excellent picture quality that tube TVs are prized for. Color and brightness are outstanding, blacks are deep and rich, and the all-important contrast ratio measures an impressive 5000:1. This is the best-performing picture tube Samsung has ever built. You'll enjoy a consistently beautiful picture for a price that's much lower than similar-sized flat-panel LCDs.

The TX-R3079WH's built-in tuner receives over-the-air analog and digital TV broadcasts, with all HDTV signals displayed in super-sharp 1080i. If much of your viewing is of lower-quality signals like regular analog cable or broadcast channels, you'll like the way this tube set downplays noise and other flaws in non-HD sources.

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Highlights:

  • High-Definition TV — receives and decodes digital standard-definition and HDTV signals from over-the-air broadcasts (antenna required)
  • all signals are displayed at 1080i or 480p
  • widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Finer Pixel Dot Pitch DynaFlat™ HD picture tube with Invar shadow mask
  • Nano Pigment phosphor coating
  • 5000:1 contrast ratio
  • progressive scan line-doubler (upconverts NTSC sources to 480p)
  • 3D digital comb filter
  • on-screen electronic program guide for digital stations
  • built-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)
  • multibrand remote control
  • 5 A/V inputs, including:
    • 2 composite video (1 rear, 1 side)
    • 2 S-video (1 rear, 1 side)
    • 2 HD-compatible component video (accepts 1080i/720p/480p/480i signals)
    • 1 HDMI digital audio/video input
  • 2 RF inputs (Air, Cable)
  • optical digital output for Dolby® Digital
  • 36-3/4"W x 22-3/16"H x 16"D
  • weight: 120.1 lbs.
  • warranty: 1 year parts & labor (2 years parts on the picture tube)

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Large Item Special Shipping: This item will be delivered to the door of your house or apartment. Delivery is available to physical addresses in the lower 48 states. (Sorry, no P.O. Boxes or freight forwarders.) Transit time is 5-7 business days once your order has been processed. Extra charges may apply for delivery after business hours or on a weekend, or if the item must be carried up more than 5 flights of stairs.
Note: Free return shipping not available with this model.

 
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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
Display
Screen Size
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30"
Flat Screen
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Yes
Aspect Ratio
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16:9
Comb Filter Type
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3D Digital
Picture in Picture
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No
Compatibility
1080i Compatible
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Yes
720p Compatible
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Yes
480p Compatible
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Yes
CableCard Compatible
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No
General
V-Chip
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Yes
Audio Output Power
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10 watts x 2
Parts Warranty
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1 Year/2 Years Tube
Labor Warranty
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1 Year
Type of Warranty Service
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Dimensions
Width (inches)
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36-3/4
Height (inches)
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22-1/4
Depth (inches)
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16
Footprint Width (inches)
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20-5/8
Footprint Depth (inches)
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10-5/8
Weight
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120.1 lbs
Inputs & Outputs
RF Inputs
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2
Side Panel Composite Inputs
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1
Side Panel Component Video Inputs
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None
Rear Composite Video Inputs
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1
Rear Component Video Inputs
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2
Total Video Inputs
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5

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  • 30" Widescreen CRT television
  • AA59-00356 Wireless remote control
  • 2 "AAA" batteries
  • Owner's Instructions
  • Important Safety Instructions
  • North American Limited Warranty Statement
  • Limited Warranty to Original Purchaser
  • Product Registration Card
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Features
Remote Control
Inputs and Outputs Notes

Features

HDTV (ATSC) Tuner: The TV has a built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) tuner, so you don't have to purchase a separate digital set-top box to receive and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV signals.

Finer Pixel Dot Pitch DynaFlat HD CRT: The Finer Pixel Dot Pitch DynaFlat HD CRT improves picture resolution and brightness with a greater amount of individual picture elements being illuminated.

Dynamic Multiple Focus Electron Gun: The Dynamic Multiple Focus Electron Gun achieves better spot focus, greater corner to corner focus, and presents higher resolution picture quality.

Velocity Scan Modulation: Velocity Scan Modulation sharply defines edges and outlines by controlling the speed of transitions between the black and white portions of the signal.

3:2 Pulldown Processing: The TV uses 3:2 pulldown processing to correct inherent flaws in film to video frame rate transfers from film, making a smoother picture with less motion distortion.

Invar Shadow Mask: The Invar Shadow Mask increases the consistency of focus and brightness without sacrificing color purity.

Electronic Program Guide: The TV has an "Electronic Program Guide" to help you navigate through all the possible viewing options. The guide supplies information, such as program lists, start and end times of all available channels. In addition, detailed information about the program is often available in the guide.

Reminder List: If you have made a scheduled viewing list of programs you would like to see, the channel will be automatically switched to the scheduled program at the scheduled time even if you are watching another program.

Automatic Picture Modes: You can choose one of the following picture modes:

  • Dynamic: for viewing the TV during the day, or when there is bright light in the room
  • Movie: for viewing the TV in low light, or when playing video games
  • Standard: resets the standard factory settings
  • Custom: allows you to adjust and store the following settings: contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, tint, and color tone

Color Tone Settings: You can select one of 5 color tone (color temperature) settings: Cool 2, Cool 1, Normal, Warm 1, Warm 2.

Picture Sizes: You can choose one of the following picture sizes:

  • 16:9: sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode

  • Panorama: use this mode for the wide aspect ratio of a panoramic picture

  • Zoom 1: magnifies the size of the picture and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the arrows on the remote

  • Zoom 2: magnifies the size of the picture more than Zoom 1 and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the arrows on the remote

  • 4:3 Normal: sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode

Tilt: Due to the earth's magnetic field there may be some minor image tilt depending upon the TV's location. If this occurs, you can adjust the picture tilt to the left or right.

LNA (Low Noise Amplifier): If the TV is operating in a weak-signal area, sometimes the LNA function can improve the reception by boosting the incoming the signal with a low-noise preamplifier.

Fine Tuning Channels: After tuning a station, you can further manually adjust the channel for optimal reception.

Auto Volume: Auto volume automatically adjusts the volume of the desired channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

BBE: The BBE High Definition Sound Processing circuit adjusts the phase relationships of the low, mid and high frequencies and the augmentation of the higher and lower frequencies. The result is improved brilliance and clarity of live recorded audio programming, soundtracks and music.

Sound Settings: You can choose from the following sound settings:

  • Standard: resets the standard factory settings

  • Music: for watching music videos and concerts

  • Movies: for watching movies

  • Speech: for watching a show that is mostly dialogue

  • Custom: makes the Equalizer feature available so you can adjust the balance and the following frequency bands: 100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, and 10kHz

Remote Surf: This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel after "surfing" other channels for a certain amount of time. You can set the timer from zero to 5 minutes in 30-second intervals.

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 On/Off timer allows you to program the television to turn itself on and off by selecting a specific on time and a specific off time. You can also choose the "On Timer Channel" and "On Timer Volume."

Remote Control

Multibrand Remote: The supplied remote is pre-programmed to operate this unit and a number of functions on other brands of components, including VCRs, cable boxes, DVD players, and set-top boxes. Several controls are located under a sliding lid that covers the bottom quarter of the remote. 

Inputs and Outputs Notes

HDMI Input: This input consists of a single HDMI jack. The HDMI jack can accommodate a copy-protected digital connection (HDCP) to other devices (such as digital set-top boxes) that have compatible interfaces.

Note: The HDMI jack will accept 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals.

Component Video Inputs: The 2 sets of component video inputs will accept 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i signals.

Upgrade Port: The rear panel of the TV has a Service jack for repair and software upgrades only.

 

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5 out of 5

Adorably sleek and beautiful with great picture quality!

Written By lana, Orange county, LA on Wednesday, September 21, 2005
 
It took me quite a long time to decide which HDTV I should get between LCD or CRT TV. I'm thoroughly satisfied with my choice and am confident to recommend this revolutionary slim CRT-TV with great picure quality. It's a good price for this value and a space saving. Problems of LCD TVs could still be seen in the moving news bar or stock market infos at the bottom of the screen (such as at CNN) - your eyes will get really tired in 10 min!
Strongly recommended! SlimFit TV Bravo!
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5 out of 5

more than expected!!!

Written By KupeRx2, ft lauderdale, FL on Sunday, July 31, 2005
 
I was reluctant to buy this set at first. It seemed too small in the showroom and the salespeople really couldn't convince me it was a good choice. As usual, they were wrong. The design, price, and built-in HD tuner are what attracted me. Since I have it home I cannot stop saying "I really like this TV!!!" The size is fine in an average size room. The picture is superior to my LCD and projection TV's. All inputs are well-placed for easy, hidden access. It is heavy but definately easier to move than conventional size tubes. The remote could be better though. It is fine for basic functions but I wasn't able to link it to my JVC DVD player. It could use some programmable macro functions and a direct button to switch to component video. As of right now, I can only access that line from a drop down menu. I do highly recommend this TV. It is impressive for a lower priced high def. tube.
5 out of 5 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Slick design!

Written By acelink, Tenafly, NJ on Wednesday, July 27, 2005
 
I saw this product over the weekend and I really like the design. I thought it was a LCD TV at first. I had the salesperson run HD signal and the picture quality is impressive. This set also displayed better standard signal than the LCD TV. As an avid game player, this product is a much better choice than the LCD TV that costs twice as much. This set is truly a great value for the money.
3 out of 3 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

This Samsung tv is very nice.

Written By Beatle, Seattle on Wednesday, June 22, 2005
 
I've owned this tv for about a month now. Of all the time I have spent with this tv, 75% of it has been playing Xbox and Gamecube videogames. The other 25% watching Mariner baseball games, the local news, and a few dvd movies.
This is an excellent tv for the price and I couldn't be any happier. I'm very happy with the picture quality. I have an Onkyo home theatre system hooked up to it too. I would reccomend this tv to anyone that is looking for a tv, this size and price range.
19 out of 21 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Samsung TX-R3079WH

Written By Tim, Virginia on Tuesday, June 14, 2005
 
Very happy with this television. Hooked up using digital cable. Picture is clean and remote is easy to use. Did not see a difference between component video versus HDMI to DVI connection on the cable box.

This TV is heavy (120 pounds) so make sure you do not mistake yourself for being able to mount it on a wall even though it is only 16 inches deep.

One note. Some people have complained about bowing on the lower half of the screen. On channels like espn there is a slight loss of the ticker in 16*9 mode. Slight would be a few Millimeters. I honestly do not see this issue as a major one and for the price and picture quality overall, I am more than satisfied. Also analog stations are best watched without component video hooked up or they will be tad grainy. I just ran another coax out the back to the tv and watch cable channels that are analog that way and they are clearer due to the built in upscaler.

HD channels are amazing on this set and out of the box without any config changes or optimizing, the picture quality is dead on. I watched the Mike Tyson fight in HD and was amazed as well as Orioles games.

4*3 content that comes in can be easily expanded to full 16*9 with zooming. It actually zooms cleanly so there is no distortion. One thing to note, some dvds that are in widescreen will still have black bars at top and bottom. Using the zoom modes they go away and you still get the whole picture. I have tested this out frame by frame and found it makes for a very enjoyable experience.

Overall I would highly rate this set. This is my first HD set and anyone on a budget or looking for a set for the bedroom would be wise
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