Samsung LN40A530

Intro: The Samsung LN40A530 - 40" LCD TV is a 40-inch, liquid crystal display television.Compared to other liquid crystal display TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $1,195.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Noteworthy Features: This TV can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog television when mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Weaker Features: Has only a rear connector location.

Suitability: Built for those who want to enjoy an ultra-sharp picture from an ultra-thin TV.Also, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Overall, this TV has good features for the money.In fact, you would typically pay about 45% more to get a liquid crystal display TV having similar viewable size.

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Receiving HDTV broadcast: The three common methods to receive HDTV broadcasts are via satellite-TV set-top box, cable system set-top box, and over-the-air reception from a digital HDTV broadcast station.

True HDTV: True HDTV programming is now available in three resolutions: 720p, 1080i, or 1080p.

Tuner options: An HDTV-ready satellite or cable box will act as an outboard HDTV tuner for your digital TV set that lacks a built-in HD tuner.

• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part number: LN40A530P1FXZA

• General

• Product Type 40 in LCD TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
• Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
• USB Port Yes
• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 41.7 in
• Depth 9.5 in
• Height 26.5 in
• Weight 42.5 lbs

• Display

• Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 20000:1
• Brightness (cd/m2) 500
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Just
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 5 ms
• V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
• Max V-Sync Rate 75 Hz
• Max H-Sync Rate 60 KHz
• Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
• Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech
• Additional Features On-screen menu, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine)

• TV Tuner

• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Channel Coverage Cable:1-125, VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Digital TV Tuner

• Digital TV Tuner ATSC

• Video Features

• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480p, 480i, 1080i, 720p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768, 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 640 x 350, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1440 x 900, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA)
• Teletext Yes
• 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
• Equalizer Yes (5-band)
• Speakers Included 2 speakers
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Auto volume adjustment, Balance control
• 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 USB - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 2 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear

• Stands & Mounts

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

• Miscellaneous

• Antenna None

• Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 200 Watt
• 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 - 41.7 in x 3.6 in x 23.9 in x 36.2 lbs

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 47.2 in
• Depth (Shipping) 12.6 in
• Height (Shipping) 31.3 in
• Weight (Shipping) 36.2 lbs

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• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address:

  105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660

• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001