Product Description 46" widescreen HDTV (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 *
Manufacturer's Description--March 24, 2008 Samsung's 550 Series is a perfect way to step up to Full HD 1080p resolution. A fast 5 ms response rate produces smooth-motion scenes for sports and action movies, and a dynamic contrast ratio of 30,000:1 makes for deep blacks and crisp lines (15,000:1 in 32-inch and 37-inch models). Superb connectivity and networking with a USB port and 3 HDMI 1.3 ports with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) means these HDTVs play well with all of your other electronics. Easily enjoy MPEG and JPEG files stored on external devices by connecting through the side-mounted USB 2.0, turn your LCD into a full-scale home viewing gallery, or connect your MP3 player for a dynamic audio experience.
Key Features
New -- 30,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio: up from 15,000:1 on 2007 models (15,000 on 32-inch and 37-inch models) (Learn more)
New -- Fast 5ms response time: down from 8ms on 2007 models thanks to a new high-speed liquid crystal
Full 1080p HD (Learn more)
178-degree viewing angle from all four axes with Super Patterned Vertical Alignment (Learn more)
3 HDMI 1.3 ports: Simplay compliant (Learn more)
USB 2.0 port: connect devices directly to your HDTV--view JPEG photos or MPEG movies or easily listen to your MP3 player through your HDTV's audio system or your home theater system
DNIe Digital Natural Image Engine improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, and white balance (Learn more)
Hidden speakers with SRS TruSurround XT audio (Learn more)
Wide Color Enhancer technology and Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) offer a wider color range (Learn more)
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources
V-Chip system allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.
Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
Variable sleep timer to turn the TV off in varying time intervals.
Auto wall mount compatible: 3-dimensional operation via TV’s remote control; no external IR receiver required.
Swivel stand included
1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung toll-free support
Step Up Features
Series 6: 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, AutoMotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation for smoother motion, 4ms response time, Transparent and Opaque Color (TOC) bezel, Clear Panel, Ethernet port with Infolink free RSS feeds, 4 HDMI 1.3 ports, Sports and Game modes, Compatible with Samsung's Home Digital Media Adapter for playback and navigation of Internet and stored PC multimedia
Series 7: Internal flash memory (1GB) with pre-loaded interactive content such as cooking recipes, children's entertainment, HD artwork and more, Integrated woofer for an enhanced audio experience, DLNA-Compatible: for better interoperability with electronics, computers and mobile devices from many different manufacturers
Series 8: super-slim 1.9-inch thick profile
What size TV should you get?
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Full HD 1080P
Full HD, or 1080p, contains 1.5 times more scanning lines than conventional HD TVs. More scanning lines mean more pixels, more details and a better picture. The new Samsung LCD TV with resolution that is approximately 2 times greater than conventional HDTVs, creating the most perfect picture imaginable.
Samsung’s 1080p panel uses a new high-speed liquid crystal to cut response time to 4ms. The fast response time, coupled with Samsung’s Auto Motion Plus 120Hz motion blur reduction technology dramatically reduces motion blur and judder.
30,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio will give you a picture better than you ever thought possible, with whiter whites, blacker blacks and a nearly infinite subtlety of gradations in between. As two of the most important determining factors in overall picture quality, contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in this latest generation LCD panel. Samsung’s new LCD TV’s give the most stunning realistic picture quality ever.
DNIe The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine. This exclusive Samsung technology dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, white balance and reduces.
The NTSC (National Television Systems Committee) has established the color standards all TVs in America try to meet. And typical LCD TVs only meet about 72% of this standard. Samsung LCD HDTVs use Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp back lights to give you 92% coverage of the NTSC standard, ensuring truer, more breathlessly vivid colors.
Samsung’s exclusive Wide Color Enhancer technology delivers more brilliant colors, even in bright areas of the picture where blues and greens are washed out on conventional screens. The system displays wider color reproduction, showing you truer colors – the fresh green of spring foliage, the intense blue of the summer sky.
To make the Series 6 a true entertainment hub for any home, Samsung has incorporated advanced HD connectivity and networking capabilities that expand the HDTV’s functionality. A wide variety of multimedia devices can be connected to the set through any one of the four Simplay compliant HDMI 1.3 inputs (including one on the side), and the handy HDMI-CEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote.
Connect HD digital devices like disc players, game consoles, and satellite dish components into the 2 rear connections and use the side-mounted input for cameras, camcorders, and laptops. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV.
Once connected, users can easily access device menus and manage and display content through the newly redesigned Wheel Key Remote control and the HDTV’s sophisticated content management interface.
All Connections
3 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) version 1.3: (2 rear/1 side)
Component video: 2 rear (Y, Pb, Pr)
Composite inputs: 1 rear (shared with component) / 1 side
TruSurround 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 internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels. High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV.
SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass.
TruSurround XT audio also adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.
Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
The SRS WOW feature widens the sound stage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
Stereo broadcast reception is offered for MTS and SAP with 181-channel capacity. A sound leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing.
With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.
If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.
Great TV and a Great DealDecember 4, 2008 I purchased a Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV from Amazon for about $1200 in November 2008. Set up was easy and the TV has a great picture. The only issue I had was that I connected the cable box to the tv with a coaxil cable. That gives you a terrible picture. Once I switched to an HDMI cable it was great and the picture worked itself out and the anoying black bars went away for the most part. The picture is clear and crisp and the tv menu is fairly easy to figure out although there isn't a lot of detail on what the settigs actually mean. I read a lot of reviews about the sound but it seems fine to me. There was one HD movie on cable (lord of the rings) when the sound started to sound kind of rumbling like the sub woofer was messed up. I switched channels and it was fine. When I went back to the movie the sound was okay. The remote is too long and not well designed but it works fine.
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Great TVNovember 30, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pro-Beautiful TV, Beautiful picture especially with 1080. The 120 GH is not needed. Con- Speakers not great but normmal for a TV. I am using my computer 2.1 speaker with this TV. Biggest complaint was with the delivery (Pilot was the company) White glove delivery it was not. The delivery man & his boss were rude, but Amazon made up for their rudeness. If possible make sure Amazon does not use this company for your delivery.
Great BargainNovember 29, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had this tv for about a month now and I love it. The standard definition processing (basic cable) is alright. Some of the higher end tv's have better standard defintion processing, but it still isn't bad. The HD picture is crystal clear and the colors are phenomanal. The sound is good, but I ended up getting a surrond sound system to go with it. I definately would recommend this product to anyone. I give the tv 4 stars and the bargain 5 stars. It is the best quality to bargain ration out there.
great tvNovember 29, 2008 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Since I relied heavily on these product reviews when I purchased the set , I feel compelled to make my contribution. I was struggling on whether to go with this or the next one up (touch of color). When the first order was delivered, the guy came in, he set everything up and the set would not power up. So he packed it back up and told me to contact Amazon. My first reaction once the disappointment was over was to be greatful for the white glove service. It would have been a bear to have to ship it back on my own. Amazon was great on arranging a replacement - no hassel or string of dumb questions at all. Same guy delivered the next set and everything powered up fine. My first reaction was that the picture was ......OK. Better than my old set, but something less than the experience I was hoping for. I figured that maybe the set was just too big for the room. My viewing distance at 11' is a little closer than recommended. I was listening for the sound after seeing the complaints in some of the other reviews but I found the sound to be quite acceptable so I don't understand their complaints at all - especially since there a lot of ways to modify it . In fact pretty much all the functions of the TV can be customized to suit personal tastes. After a week I ordered High Def from Direct TV - which was always in the plan. Fired up the set and the picture was ..... FANTASTIC !! I can't really overstate the quality of the picture I am now getting. I have had this setup for about a month now and am still totally blown away every time I see that High Def picture. Especially awsome for football, nature shows, science channel, - aw heck they are all great. I think my original analysis was probably right - with a tv this big you probably want to sit further away if you are getting a standard feed. With the High Def , I swear you could sit 2' away. I have no regrets about not stepping up to the touch of color - I don't see how the picture could be better , but if it is, it probably wouldn't have been worth the cost differential ( about 20% at the time I was buying). Hope this helps in your buying decision.
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