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Reviews of the Samsung LN40A530

  • No Rating

    CNET Review

    August 27, 2008

    The Good:

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    The Bottom Line: CNET did not review the Samsung LN40A530, but we did review a larger model in a different series with similar specs.

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  • 8.7

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Users rate this product 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.

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    productwiki.com

    Review Summary: The 5 series of LCD televisions are part of Samsung's 2008 line of sets and are their entry level offering for 1080p native resolution. More information found on the Samsung 5 Series report. Specs 1080p native resolution 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ...

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Manufacturer: Samsung

Part number: LN40A530P1FXZA

General

  • Product type LCD TV
  • Diagonal Size 40 in - Widescreen
  • Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 41.7 in x 3.6 in x 23.9 in x 36.2 lbs

Display

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

TV Tuner

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

Video Features

  • Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
  • HDTV Ready Yes
  • Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
  • Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 1360 x 768, 1440 x 900, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
  • Teletext Yes
  • Parental Channel Lock Yes

Audio System

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

Connections

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

Memory Card Reader

  • USB Port Yes

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

Stands & Mounts

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

Power

  • Power Device Power supply
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1 Watt
  • Power Consumption Operational 200 Watt

Miscellaneous

  • HDCP Compatible Yes

Manufacturer Warranty

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

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

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

Sustainability

  • EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 6.9

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