From August of 2007, here I am unpacking and setting up my new pride and joy - a 40" Samsung HD LCD TV!!
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Nicely affordable and offering top-of-the-line picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution, the 40-inch Samsung LN40C500 LCD HDTV provides sharp details and vivid color thanks to a 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for more realistic images and Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer technology for a more natural rendering of colors. Additionally, with the ConnectShare Movie feature, you can instantly watch movies, check out video clips or view pictures--simply hook up a thumb drive or digital camera. Plus, it's Energy Star compliant, which helps you be green while saving on your electric bill.
Connections
Dimensions
Samsung HDTV, remote control (with batteries), stand, power cord, operating instructions.
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.
February 2011
Compromise on price but not on features. Samsungs affordable 550 LCD HDTV series delivers Full HD resolution, playback of files from USB drives or over your home network from DLNA Certified devices, a wealth of HDMI inputs, and plenty more, all wrapped up in Samsungs eye-catching "Touch of Color" design.
The LN40D550 delivers Full HD 1080p resolution, for a superb level of detail and clarity in your picture. To connect your sources, four separate HDMI inputs are provided, for delivering a Full HD picture and audio over a single cable.
Samsungs "Touch of Color" design features a hint of amber color naturally blended into Samsungs traditional piano black bezel frame, for eye-catching style even when your TV is turned off.
The LN40D550 exceeds the strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy by up to 30%. That means you get lower utility costs, and a smaller carbon footprint.
Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily via the LN40D550's USB port. An intuitive, user-friendly interface allows access to videos, music, or pictures via the remote.
For even more entertainment options, the LN40D550 lets you connect to your home network and stream music, videos, and photos from other DLNA Certified devices (your computer, network storage drive, etc.).
The LN40D550 features a "game mode," which turns off much of the picture processing for a faster video response. This is ideal for fast-paced video sources like video game systems, and will help gamers get the performance they're after.
SRS' TheaterSound, available in new Samsung HDTVs, is an all-in-one audio suite that directly addresses the three most common consumer TV audio complaints--inconsistent volume levels, unintelligible vocals, and poor, dimension-less sound. SRS helps ensure you get great audio from the LN40D550's two 10-watt speakers, and additional technologies like Dolby Digital Plus and support for multi-channel sound (MTS) add even more on the sonic side of things.
The LN40D550 also features a PC input, so you an use it as a computer monitor.
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size: | 40 Inches |
| Display Type: | CCFL-Backlit LCD |
| Resolution: | 1080p Full HD |
| Inputs | |
| HDMI: | 4 (version 1.4) |
| Component Video (Y/PB/PR): | 2 |
| PC Input: | 1 |
| USB 2.0 Ports: | 2 |
| Component Audio Input: | 2 |
| PC Audio Input: | 1 |
| Outputs | |
| Digital Audio Output: | 1 (Rear) |
| Weight and Dimensions | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD): | 39.1 x 24.1 x 3.2 Inches (39.1 x 26.3 x 10 Inches With Stand) |
| Weight: | 31.4 lbs. (38.6 lbs. with stand) |
LN40D550 40-Inch Class LCD HDTV, Stand, Remote Control, Documentation
| Series | D8000 | D7900 | D7000 | D6500 | D6400 | D6300 | D6000 | D5500 | D5003 | D5010 | D5000 | D4003 | D4000 | D630 | D550 | D450 | D403 |
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| Screen Sizes | 46", 55", 60", 65" | 46", 55" | 46", 55", 60" | 40", 46", 55", 60" | 40", 46", 55", 60" | 40", 46", 55" | 32", 40", 46", 55", 60" | 32", 40" | 22", 40" | 22" | 22" | 19", 26", 32" | 19", 32" | 40", 46" | 32", 37", 40", 46" | 22", 26", 32" | 32" |
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| HDMI Inputs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4* | 4 | 4 | 2** | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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| Micro Dimming | Micro Dimming Plus | Micro Dimming Plus | |||||||||||||||
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| Qwerty Remote Included | |||||||||||||||||
| 3D Glasses Included | |||||||||||||||||
| Design | One | One | One | One | One | ToC | ToC | ToC | High Glossy Black | ToC | ToC | High Glossy Black | ToC | ToC | ToC | ToC | High Glossy Black |
| Bezel Type | Ultra Thin | Ultra Thin | Ultra Thin | Ultra Thin | Ultra Thin |
* 19" has 2 HDMI inputs
** 19" and 22" have only 1 HDMI input