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TV Features
Remote Control
Mounting Options
Input and Output Notes
TV 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 of the Samsung 650 Series LCD
television.
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 television has a display resolution
of 1920 x 1080. The HDMI and component video inputs will accept 1080p, 1080i,
720p, 480p, and 480i (component only) signals and will display them as 1920 x
1080. The television features a full HD 1920 x 1080p digital format converter
for all inputs.
Ultra Clear Panel: Samsung's Ultra Clear panel provides a bright,
clear, colorful and overall more vibrant picture. The Ultra Clear Panel
technology enhances contrast and reduces reflection so you can enjoy an overall
outstanding viewing experience
Contrast Ratio: This TV has an 50,000:1 dynamic contrast
ratio, giving you brilliant brightness and contrast for superior picture and
detail from both PC and TV images.
Auto Motion Plus 120Hz: 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.
4ms Response Time: One of the most important features for an
LCD panel is the pixel response time. Response time refers to the amount of time
it takes a pixel to "refresh" itself-to go from being active to being inactive,
(ready to be re-activated). The lower the milliseconds, the faster the response
time. A television's very fast 4ms response time virtually eliminates any
blurring and gives you smooth-motion action scenes
Digital Natural Image Engine (DNIe): Samsung's DNIe makes
input signals sharper, clearer, and more lifelike. It's advanced image
processors and six-times density enhancer help to create true-to-life colors and
high contrast, while virtually eliminating digital artifacts. DNIe is made up of
a Motion Optimizer, a Contrast Enhancer, a Color Optimizer and a Detail Enhancer
to produce life-like images that rival reality.
Picture Sizes: You can choose one of the following picture
sizes:
- Wide Fit:
Enlarges
the aspect ratio of the picture to fit the entire screen
- 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode
- 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:Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode, with black
bars on both sides
- Just Scan: To see the full image without any cutoff
when HDMI 720p/1080i signals are input
Automatic Picture Settings: You can choose one of the
following picture settings, each input stores its own setting:
- Standard: Uses the standard factory settings
- 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
Note: You can adjust and store the following settings
for each picture setting: contrast, brightness, sharpness, color, tint,
and backlight.
Detailed Picture Settings: The Samsung LCD TV allows you to make the
following precise picture settings.
- Black Adjust: directly select the black level on the
screen from Off, Low, Medium or High to adjust the screen depth
- Dynamic Contrast: adjust the screen contrast from Off,
Low, Medium, or High so that the optimal contrast is provided
- Gamma: adjusts the primary color (red, green, blue)
intensity from -3 to +3.
- Color Space: color space is a color matrix composed of red, green
and blue colors, you can select your favorite color space to experience the
most natural color; you can choose from Auto, Native, or Custom
(Red/Green/Blue)
- White Balance: adjusts the color temperature for more
natural picture colors
- Flesh Tone: emphasizes the pink flesh tone in the
picture
- Edge Enhancement: emphasizes object boundaries; can be
turned either On or Off
- 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
- Color Tone: choose from the following Color Tones -
Cool2, Cool1, Normal, Warm1 or Warm2
Blue Only Mode: This function displays the blue signal only
by 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 this function, you can adjust the
Color and Tint to preferred values appropriated to the signal level of each
video device using the Red/Green/Blue/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Color Bar Patterns,
without using a additional Blue Filter.
Film Mode: The TV can be set to automatically sense and
process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture from 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.
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.
EQ: You can adjust the 5-band EQ, which includes the
following frequencies: 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and 10 kHz. You can also
set the balance between the left and right channels.
Automatic Sound Settings: You can choose from the following
sound settings:
- Standard: Uses the standard factory settings
- Music: For watching music videos and concerts
- Movie: For watching movies
- Speech: For watching a show that is mostly dialogue
- Custom: Recalls your personal EQ settings
SRS TruSurround XT: TruSurround is a patented SRS technology
that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multi-channel content using only two
speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience
through the two speaker internal playback system. It is fully compatible with
all multi-channel formats.
Wiselink: A side-panel USB 2.0 type-A port allows you to
connect a USB mass storage device to view JPEG files and play MP3 audio files.
Wiselink only supports the FAT16/32 file system. You have access to the
following functions:
- Photo (JPEG) List: This menu shows JPEG files and
folders saved on the USB device and allows you to do the following:
- Sort: You can sort photos by month, time, color,
composition or folder so you are only viewing images you want to see.
- Slide Show: You can play files on the USB device in
a slide show. You can adjust the slide show speed to Slow, Normal, or
Fast. You can also choose an MP3 file on the USB device to play as
background music during the slide show. The repeat function allows you
to play the slide show again and again.
- Rotate: This feature allows you to rotate the
selected image by 90°, 180°, or 270°.
- Zoom: You can enlarge a picture 2x or 4x. Once the
image is enlarged, you can pan through the image.
- MP3 List: This menu shows MP3 files saved on the USB
device and allows you to play them back. You can choose from the following
play-modes.
- Sort: You can sort the music files by Title,
Artist, Mood, Genre Folder or Preference.
- Once: The music file is played once.
- Repeat: The music file played repeatedly.
- Firmware Upgrades: Samsung may offer upgrades for the
TV's firmware in the future. These firmware upgrades will be possible by
connecting a USB drive to the TV's USB port.
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 input can
also be used for connecting the PC. 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.
InfoLink RSS: The Samsung 650 Series LCD TV features an Ethernet port
which allows you to connect the television to your home PC's network through a
router so you can use the InfoLink RSS function of the television. The InfoLink RSS feature gathers up-to-the-minute
content from USA Today and displays it on the television screen so you can
always stay connected to the News, Weather and Stock Reports while watching TV at home.
1-Tuner PIP: This TV has one built-in tuner, which does not
allow PIP to function in the same mode. You can only watch an analog TV
broadcast in the sub picture window while watching a different video
source from the Component, HDMI or PC input on the TV's main window. You can
change the size of the PIP window and even view the two pictures as a 4:3 or
16:9 split screen. You can also move the PIP window to each corner of the
screen. In addition, you can switch the audio over to sub PIP picture window.
Note: While the V-chip is in operation, the PIP function
cannot be used.
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.
Input Source Names: You can assign a name for the component
connected 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 you can choose from include: VCR, DVD,
Cable STB, Satellite STB, PVR STB, AV Receiver, Game, Camcorder, PC, TV, IPTV,
Blu-Ray, and HD DVD.
Channel Labels: Each analog channel programmed into memory
can be labeled with a name up to 5 characters. Digital channel 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.
Program Reserve: The television allows you to reserve a
program you want to watch at a later time which changes the channel
automatically to the reserved program at the selected time while you are
watching another 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.
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 or Off.
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 Timers: 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. 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.
Anynet+: Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to
control all HDMI connected Samsung AV devices with your Samsung TV's remote. The
Anynet+ system can be used only with Samsung AV devices that support the Anynet+
feature and are connected with HDMI 1.3 cables. The Anynet+ feature must be
turned on in the menu to function. Anynet+ can support up to 12 AV devices in
total (up to 3 devices of the same type).
Mounting Options
Pedestal Stand (Swivel):
The Samsung LCD television features an attached pedestal stand which can also be
removed to wall-mount the flat-panel TV. The pedestal stand allows you to swivel
the television left to right 20-degrees. The weight of the TV with the stand is
58.6 lbs.
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 600 x 400
(600mm 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). Without the stand, the TV weighs 49.2 lbs.
Input and Output Notes
Quad HDMI Inputs: The Samsung LCD television features three
HDMI inputs on the rear-panel and one HDMI input on the side-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 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.
LAN (Ethernet): The television's rear-panel Ethernet port allows you
to connect an Ethernet cable from the TV to your home PC's Network to obtain
Samsung's InfoLink Service.
EX-LINK: The EX-LINK port connects to an optional Samsung
wall mount bracket which allows you to adjust the TV viewing angle using the
provide remote control.
Wise-Link: This side-panel
USB port allows you to connect a USB mass storage device to the television so
you can view photo files and play audio files through the TV.
Side Panel A/V Input: The
television features a side-panel A/V input that consists of a composite video or
s-video connection and a stereo audio connection.
Headphone Jack: Also on the
side-panel is a 3.5mm headphone jack for connecting an optional set of
headphones. The TV's speakers automatically mute when a pair of headphones are
connected to this jack.
