Description: The Samsung PN50A510 is a 50-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $1,490.In general, a liquid plasma display can recreate more realistic black-levels than an LCD display can.

Pros: Has a 50-inch screen size.This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.This TV can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when mated to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: An LCD TV, suited for home theater.In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this TV has good features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung


• Part Number:PN50A510

General

• Product Type 50 in Plasma TV
• Digital Television Certification HDTV
• Video Interface HDMI , Component , Composite
• USB Port Yes
• HDCP Compatible Yes
• Dimensions With stand
• Width 48.4 in
• Depth 12.4 in
• Height 32.1 in
• Weight 88.8 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
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 30000:1
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 175 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 175 degrees
• V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
• Display Menu Language French,  English,  Spanish


• V-Chip Control Yes

TV Tuner

• Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)

Video Features

• HDTV Ready 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
• Speakers Included 2 speakers


• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt

Stands & Mounts

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

Miscellaneous

• Antenna None

Power

• Power Device Power supply
• Battery None

Dimensions & Weight Details

• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48.4 in x 3.4 in x 29.8 in x 82.2 lbs