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Samsung PN50A550

Samsung PN50A550

Full specifications for Samsung PN50A550

Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: PN50A550P

General

  • Product Type
  • 50 in Plasma TV
  • Digital Television Certification
  • HDTV
  • TV Tuner
  • 1x analog, 1x digital
  • Video Interface
  • HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • PC Interface
  • VGA (HD-15)
  • USB Port
  • Yes
  • HDCP Compatible
  • Yes
  • Dimensions
  • With stand
  • Width
  • 48.4 in
  • Depth
  • 12.6 in
  • Height
  • 32.7 in
  • Weight
  • 91 lbs

Display

  • Diagonal Size
  • 50 in - Widescreen
  • Technology
  • Plasma (PDP)
  • Resolution
  • 1920 x 1080
  • Display Format
  • 1080p (FullHD)
  • Image Aspect Ratio
  • 16:9
  • Color Depth
  • 18-bit color
  • Image Contrast Ratio
  • 30000:1
  • Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • 1000000:1
  • Widescreen Modes
  • Just, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
  • Viewing Angle
  • 175 degrees
  • Viewing Angle (Vertical)
  • 175 degrees
  • V-Chip Control
  • Yes
  • Color Temperature Control
  • Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
  • Picture Adjustment
  • Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
  • Additional Features
  • FilterBright, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)

TV Tuner

  • Analog TV Tuner
  • NTSC
  • Multi-channel Preview
  • Picture-in-picture (PIP) (1 tuner)

Digital TV Tuner

  • Digital TV Tuner
  • ATSC

Video Features

  • HDTV Ready
  • Yes
  • Input Video Formats
  • 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
  • Supported Computer Resolutions
  • 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1360 x 768, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
  • Parental Channel Lock
  • Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control
  • Remote control - Infrared

Audio System

  • Sound Output Mode
  • Stereo
  • Surround Mode
  • Yes
  • Sound Effects
  • SRS TruSurround XT
  • Audio Controls
  • Balance, Equalizer, Sound mode
  • Equalizer
  • Yes (5-band)
  • Speakers Included
  • 2 speakers
  • Output Power / Total
  • 20 Watt
  • Additional Features
  • Balance control, Auto volume adjustment
  • Speaker(s)
  • 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

Connections

  • Connector Type
  • 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x USB ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Side

Stands & Mounts

  • Stand Included
  • Yes
  • Stand Design
  • Tabletop
  • Stand Features
  • Swivel

Miscellaneous

  • Antenna
  • None

Power

  • Power Device
  • Power supply
  • Battery
  • None

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support
  • 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details
  • Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Dimensions & Weight Details

  • Dimensions & Weight Details
  • Panel without stand - 48.4 in x 3.7 in x 30 in x 82.2 lbs

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

  • Width (Shipping)
  • 53.5 in
  • Depth (Shipping)
  • 16.9 in
  • Height (Shipping)
  • 37.6 in
  • Weight (Shipping)
  • 108 lbs

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CNET editors' rating

Excellent

Reviewed by: David Katzmaier

Reviewed: 4/14/08
Release date: 3/15/08
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