Samsung PN50A550 User Manual

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All on screen images are simulated pictures.

HD excitement comes to life with Samsung’s 50-inch
plasma HDTV. Images and colors are crisp and bold,
thanks to full 1080p resolution, 1,000,000:1 dynamic
contrast ratio, and Ultra FilterBright™ glare-reduc­tion technology. Groundbreaking 3D capabilities
future-proofs your TV for upcoming 3D content.
Select Game mode with the touch of a button for
advanced video-game action; the ACE
silhouette editor eliminates visual “noise” from the
deepest dark tones. SRS TruSurround XT™ offers
natural, lifelike HD sound. Connect all your
peripherals with ease, courtesy of 3 HDMI inputs.
Hook up your MP3 player or digital camera via the
WiseLink USB 2.0 connection; a versatile user inter­face lets you scroll through playlists and pictures.

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TV/Video

• Ultra FilterBright™ anti-glare technology

• ACE silhouette editor

• 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio

• Powerful anti-burn-in technology

• 100,000 hour panel life

• 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) pixel resolution

• 175° (H/V) viewing angle

• Natural True Color with 18 bit color processing

• NTSC/ATSC tuners with Clear QAM

• Sports/Game/Movie modes (via hot key)

Audio

• 10-watt per channel built-in audio amplifier

• Direct down-firing speaker system

• SRS TruSurround XT™

Connections

• 3 HDMI — High Definition Multimedia Interface

• 2 component video inputs

• Side and rear A/V inputs

• Wiselink

®

(USB 2.0)

• Headphone

• RS232C

• Universal Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC)

Additional Features

• Swivel stand

• Auto Wall-Mount compatible

PN50A550

50" Widescreen Plasma HDTV with Full HD 1080p Resolution

OFFICIAL HDTV OF THE NF

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
105 Challenger Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-0511
Tel [phone] • 1-800-SAMSUNG
www.samsung.com

PN50A550

50" Widescreen Plasma HDTV with Full HD 1080p Resolution

Specifications

Ultra FilterBright™ anti-glare
technology

ACE Silhouette editor

(false contour
reduction) delivers clear images without
contour lines.

1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

Two of the most important factors in
overall picture quality, contrast and bright­ness, achieve new heights in these latest
generation plasma panels. Together with
the DNIe proprietary circuitry, Samsung’s
new plasma TV’s give the most stunning
realistic picture quality ever from a flat
panel set.

1920 horizontal x 1080 vertical pixel
resolution

presents video and text with

outstanding clarity and resolution.

100,000 hour panel life. Samsung’s new

panels are made to last longer, so you
can be confident that the high picture
quality will endure.

175° (H/V) viewing angle
Anti Burn-in Technology

• Auto pixel shift (user programmable)

• Signal pattern processing function

• All White

Built-in HDTV tuner (ATSC/NTSC) with
Clear QAM

DNIe™ The Samsung Digital Natural
Image engine.

This exclusive Samsung
technology dramatically improves the
picture by enhancing the contrast, detail,
white balance and reduces noise.

10-watts per channel built-in audio
amplifier.

Powerful built-in amplifier to

drive the integrated stereo speakers.

Direct down-firing speakers
SRS TruSurround XT™.

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 the two­speaker internal playback system.

Natural true color. Samsung Plasma TV

can display Natural True Color with 18 bit
processing. And new algorithm adjusting
color balance will let you enjoy the
‘As-is color’

Entertainment Mode allows customized

picture settings, optimized for different
content (e.g., sports, movies, gaming).

3D HD ready capable of displaying future

3D games, movies and other programming
via 3D compatible glasses and hardware.

Universal Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC)

allows peripheral devices such as a DVD
player to be controlled by TV remote
control.

Side A/V ports provides easy

connections so you can connect a
camcorder, digital camera, or any other
digital device with no hassles.

V-Chip system

1

allows blocking of rated
TV and movie programs determined by the
parent to contain objectionable content.

Power saving (off/high/middle/low)
Trilingual on-screen displays in English,

Spanish or French.

Favorite channel list
Swivel Stand
Auto wall mount compatible

3-dimensional operation via TV’s control;
no external IR receiver required.

Quality

1-year parts and labor warranty.

The product is built to last and provide
years of trouble-free top quality enjoyment.

Standby power consumption under 1W

Connections

HDMI – High Definition Multimedia
Interface

: 3

Component video inputs (Y,Pb,Pr): 2
Side and rear A/V inputs
Wiselink

®

(USB 2.0)

Headphone
RS232C

Accessories

Remote control

Net dimensions and weight
(WxHxD)

Monitor: 48.4" x 30.0" x 3.7"
Net weight: 82.5 lbs.
Monitor with stand: 48.4" x 32.7" x 12.6"
Net weight: 91.3 lbs.

Shipping dimensions
(WxHxD)

Dimensions: 53.8" x 37.6" x 16.9"
Weight: 108.2 lbs.

Order code

PN50A550S1FXZA

UPC

036725228085

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information by local off-air TV and cable
channels.

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice. Non-metric weights and measure­ments are approximate.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC.

SRS TruSurround XT is a registered trademark of
SRS Labs, Inc.

Wiselink

®

is a registered trademark of Samsung

Electronics Co., Ltd

DNIe™ is a registered trademark of Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd.

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