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Video Features
Audio Features
PC/USB/Network Functions
Convenience Features
Remote Control
Mounting Options
Video Features
Ultra Clear Panel: With Samsung's Ultra Clear Panel colors
are more vibrant, brighter, and clearer. This ultra clear panel technology also
enhances contrast and reduces reflection so you can enjoy an overall outstanding
viewing experience.
HyperReal Engine: The Samsung LCD TV utilizes Samsung's
HyperReal Engine picture enhancing technology for optimum color and contrast.
Wide Color Enhancer: The Samsung LCD television features a Wide Color
Enhancer to provide natural, realistic colors.
Dynamic Contrast Ratio: This LC TV has a 150,000:1 dynamic
contrast ratio, giving you brilliant brightness and contrast for superior
picture and detail from both PC and TV images.
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 LCD television displays all inputs
(Antenna, Composite, Component, HDMI) at
a resolution of 1080p (1920 x 1080).
Video Inputs: The Samsung
LCD TV features HDMI, Component, and Composite video inputs.
- HDMI: The four HDMI inputs(3 rear/1 side) can be used to connect a DVD
player, Game console, HDTV or Satellite Set-top box with an HDMI output. The
HDMI 1 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, a
separate audio cable will also be needed from the device to the "PC/DVI
Audio In" 3.5mm stereo audio jack. No audio cables are needed for an
HDMI-equipped device. The HDMI input can also be used to connect a PC to
this TV. The HDMI jack will accept 1080p (24/60 Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i signals.
- Component Video: The two Component Video inputs will accept
1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, and 480i signals. The Component Video 1 input can
also be used as a composite video input (480i only).
- Side-Panel AV Input: The side-panel AV input consists of a
composite video (480i) and stereo RCA audio inputs.
Auto 120Hz Motion Plus: Auto Motion Plus 120Hz technology
virtually eliminates any motion blur and creates smooth transitions between
frames. Auto Motion Plus calculates the image between frames and inserts it,
creating a non-repetitive transition from one to the next. The result is a
clearer picture than ever before. You can select from five Auto Motion Plus
120Hz settings
- Clear: Sets Auto Motion Plus 120Hz to minimum.
- Standard: Sets Auto Motion Plus 120Hz to medium.
- Smooth: Sets Auto Motion Plus 120Hz to maximum.
- Custom: Adjusts the blur and judder reduction level to
suit your personal preference.
- Off: Switches Auto Motion Plus 120Hz off.
Screen 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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Screen Fit: See the full image with no resizing when HDMI (720p/1080i/180p)
or Component (1080i/1080p) signals are inputted
Note: Screen Size settings can be stored for each external device
you have connected to an input of the TV.
Picture Control: You can make the following adjustment for
an optimum picture:
- Automatic Picture Settings:
- Standard: suitable for a normal room
- Natural: suitable for an eye comfortable display
- Dynamic: suitable for a bright room
- Movie: suitable for watching movies in a dark room
- Manual Picture Settings:
- Backlight: adjusts the brightness of the LCD backlight
- 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 (G/R): adjusts the color tint of the picture
- Advanced Picture Settings:
- Black Tone: adjusts the black level on the screen to adjust the
screen depth
- Dynamic Contrast: adjusts the screen contrast so that the optimal
contrast is provided
- Shadow Detail: increase the brightness of dark images
- Gamma: adjusts the primary color (red, green, blue) intensity
from -3 to +3
- Expert Pattern: by running the Expert Pattern function,
the picture can be calibrated
- RGB Only Mode: displays the Red, Green, and Blue color for making
find adjustments to the hue and saturation
- Color Space: adjusts the range of colors available to
create the image (Auto/Native)
- Color Tone: adjusts
the overall color tone of the televisions using one of four presets: Cool,
Normal, Warm 1, Warm 2
- Flesh Tone: emphasize the pink flesh tone in a picture
- White Balance: adjusts the color temperature for more natural
picture colors
- 10p White Balance: controls the white balance in
10-point intervals by adjusting the red, green, and blue brightness
- Edge Enhancement: emphasize object boundaries in the picture
- xvYCC: provides a wider color space when used with
xvYCC-compatible video components and content; using HDMI or component video
connections; you can turn this feature On or Off; Picture Mode must be set
to Movie to use this feature
HDMI Black Level: You can select the black level on the screen to
adjust the screen depth when you have a component connected via HDMI to the
television. You can select either Normal or Low.
Digital Noise Filter: 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. You can select
Low, Medium, High, Auto, or Off.
MPEG Noise Filter: This filter reduces MPEG noise of the picture. You
can set the MPEG Noise Filter to Low, Medium, High, Auto, or Off.
Film Mode: The TV can be set to automatically sense and
process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture from optimum
quality. Film mode is supported in TV, AV, Component (480i/1080i), and HDMI
(480i/1080i).
Game Mode: When connecting
the television to a game console, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming
experience when selecting Game Mode.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture): You can watch the TV's tuner and one
external video source simultaneously. The TV channel will be displayed in a
sub-screen which can be moved to each corner of the television's screen.
| Main Picture |
Sub Picture |
| External Input: Component (1/2), HDMI (1/2/3), PC |
TV: Antenna input |
Note: PIP does not function in the same mode.
Audio Features
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. The Auto Volume feature can be set to Normal, Night or Off.
Sound Modes: You can choose from
the following sound settings:
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Standard: Select the normal sound mode.
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Music:
Emphasizes music over voices.
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Movie: Provides the best sound for movies.
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Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds.
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Amplify: Amplify mode is for people who have difficulty hearing.
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Custom: Adjusts the 5-band EQ; 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and 10 kHz.
SRS TruSurround HD: SRS TruSurround HD is a patented SRS
technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two
speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience
through any two-speaker playback system, including the internal television
speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats.
SRS TruDialog: This function allows you to increase the
intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that dialogue can
be heard more clearly.
Audio Delay: The Audio Delay function corrects audio/video mismatch,
when watching TV or video, and listening to a digital audio output using an
external device such as an AV receiver. You can adjust the audio delay from 0ms
to 250 ms.
Audio Outputs: The Samsung
LCD television provides an analog and digital audio output.
- Digital Audio: The optical digital output on the rear panel will output Dolby Digital (when available) or 2 channel PCM.
- Analog Audio: The 3.5mm stereo audio output allows you connect
the TV to your home stereo.
PC/USB/Network Functions
PC-Capable: This unit has a
15-pin D-Sub (RGB) input that allows you to use it as a high-resolution computer
monitor. Any HDMI 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. The Samsung LCD TV provides an optimal PC resolution of 1920
x 1080p (60Hz).
Note: The PC 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.
Dual USB Ports: The TV features two side-panel USB type-A ports. The
side-panel USB ports are used for firmware updates, and playing music or
picture/video files stored on a USB Mass Storage Class Device (MSC). They can also be used
for connecting to Samsung's network wirelessly using the proprietary Samsung Wireless LAN adapter (305Link,
sold separately).
Media Play: Media Play enables you to view photo and movie
files, as well as listen to audio files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class device
(MTP: Media Transfer Protocol is not supported) using the television's
side-panel USB type-A port. Files must be formatted in FAT16/32 or NTFS. The TV
can recognize up to 1,000 files in each folder.
- Video (MPEG-4) Playback:
The TV supports the following Video formats (MPEG 1/2/4, DivX
3.11/4.x/5.1/6.0, XviD, H.264 BP/MP/HP, and WMV-9) up to a maximum
resolution of 1920 x 1080. Movie files are displayed in a folder and title
list in either date or alphabetical order. The TV offers Play, Pause,
Search, and Resume playback functions for compatible video files stored on a
USB mass storage device.
- Still Image (JPEG) Playback: The TV supports JPEG still
image files with a maximum resolution up to 15360 x 8640. JPEG still image files can be viewed as a slide
show with background music or as a thumbnail view (up to 15 images). Still
images can also viewed full-screen and zoomed or rotated.
- Audio (MP3) Playback: The TV supports MP3 audio files
with a frequency rate of 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz. MP3 music files are displayed in a folder and track
list, and can be sorted by Artist, Album Genre, or Mood. Music files can be repeated in a selected folder.
Network Connection: You can set up the Samsung LCD TV so
that it can access the Internet through your local area network (LAN) using a
wired (RJ-45 Ethernet) or wireless connection (optional adapter required). You
will also be able to play your pictures, music, and videos saved on your PC
through the television using either connection. You can attach the TV to your
network via a hardwired Ethernet (RJ-45) connection or a wireless connection
using the optional Samsung Wireless LAN Adapter (305Link,
sold separately). You can setup a wired network connection automatically or
manually. You san setup the wireless network connection using these four methods
- PBC (WPS), Auto Network Search, Ad-Hoc, or Manually.
Note: Samsung's Wireless LAN adapter (sold
separately) supports IEEE 802.11A/B/G/N and WEP/TKIP/TKIP-AES (except
for 802.11N). When playing video over a IEEE 802.1B/G connection, the
video may not pay smoothly.
DLNA Certified: The television's DLNA Certification allows you to
watch videos, photos, and listen to music saved on your Windows 7 PC (or other
DLNA Certified media server) through the TV via
its Ethernet (LAN) port or using wireless LAN connection (305Link,
sold separately). This eliminates the need to copy your photo, video, and
music files to a separate USB storage device.
Internet@TV: The Samsung LCD TV features built-in web
applications which allow you to stream video, play games, view pictures, and
stay informed with news, stocks and weather information; as well as communicate
with friends and family from the internet through the televisions Ethernet port
or wireless connection (optional). The Internet@TV service provides Samsung
Apps, and a Yahoo Widget Engine.
- Samsung Apps: From the TV's on-screen Samsung Apps menu
you can download a variety of content. You can search for internet content
by category.
- What's New: Displays newly registered applications.
- Video: Displays various video media such as movies,
TV shows, and short length videos from Blockbuster, YouTube, and
Netflix.
- Games: Displays various games such as monopoly,
sudoku, and chess.
- Sports: Displays various ports media such as match
information, images, and short length video from the Associated Press
and USA Today.
- Lifestyle: Includes various lifestyle media
services such a music, personal photo management tools, and social
networking (Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, etc.)
- Information: Includes various information services
such as news, stocks, and weather.
- Others: Includes other miscellaneous services.
- My Page: Displays the application list and your
cyber cash balance (starting in the middle of 2010, you can purchase
cyber-cash for buying applications through tv.samsung.com.
- Help: Provides helpful information about
Internet@TV
- Yahoo Widget Engine: The TV's integrated Yahoo Widget
Engine allows you to monitor financial stocks, share photos with friends and
family, and track news and weather from the television's network connection.
AllShare: AllShare connects the Samsung LCD TV and
compatible Samsung mobile phones/devices through your network connection. On the
TV, you can view call arrivals, SMS messages and schedules set on your mobile
phone. In addition, you can play media contents, including photos, videos, and
music saved on your mobile phone or other devices (such as your PC) by
controlling them on the TV via your network connection. Additionally, you can
use the TV for browsing web pages in your mobile phone.
Note: Please visit Samsung.com for compatible devices.
Convenience Features
ToC (Touch of Color): Samsung's new Touch of Color design
features a hint of amber color naturally blended into the traditional piano
black frame along the edge of the Samsung 650 Series LCD television and pedestal
base.
Input Source Names: You can
assign a pre-programmed 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, DVI PC, DVI, IPTV, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, and DMA.
Channel Labels: Each analog channel programmed into
memory can be labeled with a name.
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.
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 automatically locks out programs that are
deemed inappropriate for children. You can set up the parameters for the V-Chip
using the TV Parental Guidelines, MPAA (movie) ratings, Canadian French, or
Canadian English ratings systems. The V-Chip function is protected by a 4-digit
PIN.
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. An On/off timer can
be set to repeat only once, everyday, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun. You can also choose the On
Timer's content (TV, USB, or Antenna) and volume. The on and off timers work independently of one
another.
ENERGY STAR Compliant with ECO Settings: The Samsung
LCD TV is ENERGY STAR compliant and provides ECO settings to reduce the TV's power consumption and cut-down
on energy costs.
- ECO Sensor: To enhance
your power savings, the picture settings will automatically adapt to the
light in the room.
- Energy Saver: This feature adjust the brightness of the TV
in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the Energy
Saver feature to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption. You
can set this feature to High, Medium, Low, Auto, or Picture Off (sound remains
on).
- No Signal Standby: The TV will automatically switch to standby
mode, if no picture is being received for a predetermined set amount of time
(15, 30, or 60 minutes).
Auto Power Off: The TV will be automatically turned off after 3 hours
of being left idle to prevent overheating (available only when the TV is turned
on by the Timer).
Auto Protection Time: If the screen remains idle with a
still image for a certain period of time (2, 4, 8, 10 hours) defined by the
user, the TV's built-in screen saver is activated to prevent the formation
of host images on the screen.
Self Diagnosis: The Samsung LCD TV provides a Self Diagnosis
menu which allows you to check the television for picture and sound problems.
Melody: A unique melody plays when the TV is turned on and
off. The melody volume is adjustable (Low/Medium/High), or you can turn this
feature off if you prefer.
Remote Control
Illuminated Remote: The supplied remote control is designed
to only operate the Samsung LCD television and Anynet+ connected components. You
can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from TV with a
direct line of sight. The remote's buttons are backlit and will light up with a
press of a button.
Note: This remote control has Braille points on the Power,
Channel, and Volume buttons for the visually impaired.
Anynet+: Anynet+ is a function that enables you to control
all connected Samsung devices that support Anynet+ with the Samsung television's
remote control. The Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung devices that
support the Anynet+ features. The Anynet+ feature must be turned on in the menu
to function.
Mounting Options
Swivel Pedestal Stand: The TV is shipped with the pedestal
stand unattached. The pedestal stand consists of two individual pieces (base and
guide-stand) that need to be assembled. The pedestal stand then attaches to the
television using the supplied hardware. Once attached, the pedestal stand allows
the TV to swivel 20° left or right. The television weighs 72.1 lbs with the stand
Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back
for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes
is VESA 400 x 400 (400mm horizontal x 400mm vertical) in accordance with the
industry standards set by the Video Electronics Standards Association. The
threaded inserts require M8 (8mm) machine screws (not supplied). The television
weighs 61.9 lbs without the stand.
Detachable Power Cord: The 5' detachable AC power cord sits
0.625" from the rear-panel of the TV. The power cord's AC outlet plug sits 2.0"
from the wall socket.
Kensington Lock: When mounting the monitor in a public
place, you can secure it with an optional anti-theft device called a Kensington
Lock. This TV has a slot on the rear panel to accommodate a Kensington Lock
device.
