Enjoy a pixel-perfect 1080p picture with the Samsung LN40A550. For most HD broadcasts, and especially for high-def discs, you need a 1080p display like this one to fully appreciate that you-are-there detail and depth. Built-in tuners give you easy access to both digital and analog over-the-air broadcasts (antenna required). And the "QAM" digital cable tuner lets cable TV subscribers watch unscrambled channels without using a separate set-top box.
Pictures with high-impact color and contrast
High-definition sources look spectacular on the LN40A550, and standard-definition sources look great too, thanks to Samsung's powerful image processing that enhances contrast, detail, and white balance while reducing noise. Wide Color Enhancer optimizes hues, so colors look rich and vibrant, yet very natural. Samsung also improved their TVs' contrast and black level performance. Dark scenes often look washed-out on LCDs when you turn down the room lights, but not on this model.
A wide array of inputs for versatile viewing
With three HDMI and two component video inputs, it's easy to add multiple high-definition video sources like an HD satellite tuner or video game console. The LN40A550's HDMI connections include "CEC" control capability, which lets you operate other compatible HDMI-equipped Samsung components using only the TV's remote. That's really convenient — especially if you keep your components out of sight in a cabinet or closet. You can also super-size the view from your laptop by plugging it into this set's PC input. And the USB port makes it easy to share digital photos stored on a thumb drive with friends and family.
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Details:
- 39.9" screen (measured diagonally)
- widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
- high-gloss black finish
- built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required)
- built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
- 5-millisecond pixel response time
- 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- DNIe™ digital video processing
- 1-tuner picture-in-picture
- built-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)
- illuminated multibrand remote control
- Anynet+ simplifies remote control for compatible Samsung components (HDMI-CEC)
- picture settings memory for each video input
- 6 A/V inputs, including:
- 1 composite video (side)
- 1 S-video (side)
- 2 component video (accepts signals up to 1080p)
- 3 HDMI v1.3 (2 rear, 1 side) — accepts signals up to 1080p (60Hz, 24Hz)
- PC input: analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin)
- RF input for antenna/cable signals
- optical digital audio output for Dolby® Digital
- side USB port for digital photo/MP3 playback
- Energy Star® 3.0 compliant — see our article on TV power consumption for more info about this and other testing standards
- detachable swivel stand (stand "footprint" is 24"W x 11-1/8"D)
- wall-mountable (bracket not included)
- 39-1/4"W x 24-3/4"H x 4-1/2"D (27-1/8"H x 11-1/8"D on stand)
- weight: 46.7 lbs. with stand; 39.7 lbs. without stand
- warranty: 1 year parts & labor — in-home service or pick-up for service
Tip: For a list of over-the-air digital TV stations you can receive, as well as antenna recommendations for your location, enter your zip code in AntennaWeb's mapping tool.
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