Samsung LN-S4692D

Samsung LN-S4692D LCD TV Review

Samsung raises the bar again for LCD technology with its 40-inch Samsung LN-S4692D HDTV, which provides a high performance, large format LCD that also includes an integrated HDTV tuner as well as connectivity options for your PC and portable digital audio players.

It has a glossy, piano-black cabinetry with a space-saving bottom-mounted speaker design. It sits atop a swivel stand that provides a +/-15-degree swivel that makes it easy to move the screen for optimal viewing. Additionally, the stand can be removed for wall-mounting via optional VESA compatible hardware.

The Samsung LN-S4692D LCD panel incorporates the latest video technology from Samsung, all of which results in a richly vibrant color picture that's stunningly realistic. With the Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL), this set provides 92 percent of the NTSC standard color map--where typical LCD screens only cover 72 percent of this spectrum. The result is a superior color gamut than any other LCD TVs on the market for a more vivid color replication. Samsung's new innovative S-PVA (Super Patterned Vertical Alignment) panel technology allows you to see any display clearly with it the 178-degree wide viewing angle--horizontally and vertically.

The Samsung LN-S4692D features an unbelievable 5000:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 brightness rating (for brighter whites, deeper blacks, and every shade in between), a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution (for a widescreen 16:9 screen aspect ratio), 178-degree viewing angle, and a super-fast 8ms (millisecond) response time, which minimizes blurring of moving images and is especially helpful for sports and action movies.

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Other convenience features include:

� Picture-in-picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources.

� Built-in image scaler to handle inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio/video sources.

� Parental Control (V-Chip) helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits.

� Auto volume leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing.

� Clock on/off timer allows you to set a time to turn off the TV so it doesn't stay on all night, or wake you up in the morning.

� Multi-lingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.

The Samsung LN-S4692D also offers support for a range of Samsung MP3 players and other portable digital audio devices, with an RS-232 port enabling you to navigate the player's content on-screen with the LCD remote by connecting the device to the TV via an RS-232 cable (included). And Samsung worked closely with Microsoft to create a special Game Mode that optimizes image quality, sound and response time for more realistic video game play--with just a single touch of a button. The Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games.

You'll enjoy 480p, 720p and 1080i high-definition viewing right out of the box thanks to the built-in digital ATSC tuner, which pulls HD signals right from the airwaves. You can also connect the set to an optional receiver or cable/satellite set-top box using either the dual HDMI or single component connections. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming.

High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the Samsung LN-S4692D TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass. This set utilizes Samsung's Dual Acoustic Chamber System technology, which isolates each woofer and tweeter in its own chamber. DACS is a revolutionary, computer-simulated technology that enhances low-range sound performance, sharpens mid-to-high-range sound quality, and improves overall sound clarity. It produces 10 watts of power per channel (for 20 watts total). It offers the following connection options:

� Composite (RCA audio/video): 2 inputs (1 on the side)

� S-Video: 2 inputs (1 on the side)

� Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 1 input

� HDMI: 2 inputs

� PC: 1 D-Sub15 input

� RF: 2 inputs

� Sound monitor output: 1

� Digital optical audio output: 1

� Headphone: 1 (side)

� RS232 port: 1

Tech Talk

HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable.

The Samsung LN-S4692D provides up to a 5 GB per second bandwidth for transmitting pure digital video and audio signals with no degradation in the transfer. It can carry up to eight discrete audio channels, making it compatible with 7.1-channel surround sound systems. Signals are encrypted with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to prevent recording. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with most DVI connections .

TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience with the Samsung LN-S4692D.

� Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into �focus� during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.

� TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.

� The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.

Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound. Samsung LN-S4692D

What's in the Box?

Samsung LN-S4692D 46-inch LCD TV (silver), tabletop stand, remote control (with batteries), AV cable, RS232 cable, AC power adapter, printed operating instructions

So what Features Does the Samsung LN-S4692D have?

� Screen size: 46 inches

� Color: Black

� TV type: LCD

� HDTV capable: Yes, with integrated HDTV/ATSC tuner

� NTSC tuner: Yes

� ATSC tuner: Yes (for over-air HDTV reception)

� QAM tuner: Information unavailable

� CableCARD compatible: No

� Game mode: Yes

� Resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels

� Aspect ratio: 16:9

� Speaker wattage per channel: 10 watts

� Number of speakers: 2

� Response time: 8 ms

� Brightness: 500 cd/m2

� Contrast ratio: 5000:1

� Viewing angle: 178 degrees

� Comb filter: Yes, 3D Y/C digital

� 3:2 pulldown correction: No

� Scan velocity modulation: No

� Line doubling: No

� Color temperature control: No

� Includes DVD player: No

� Includes VCR: No

� Auto channel setup: Yes

� Closed captioning: Yes

� Last-channel recall: Yes

� Multilingual menu: Yes (English, French, Spanish)

� Parental control: Yes

� Picture-in-picture (PIP): Yes

� Remote control: Yes

� SAP: Yes

� Sleep timer: Yes

� Composite A/V: 2 (1 side)

� S-Video: 2 (1 side)

� Component video: 1

� DVI: 0

� HDMI: 2

� RF: 2

� PC VGA: 1

� USB: 1

� Firewire: 0

� RS232 (Serial): 1

� Headphone jack: 1

� Front/Side AV jacks: Side

� Surround sound: Yes, virtual SRS TruSurround XT

� Sound leveler system: Yes

� Item width: 44.3 inches

� Item height: 29.6 inches, 32.2 inches with base

� Item depth with stand: 5.5 inches, 14.2 inches with base

� Item weight: 81.6 pounds

� Stand included: Yes

� Stand swivels: Yes

� Wall mount type: VESA 600 x 400

� Power consumption: Information unavailable

� Warranty: 1 year parts and labor (90 days parts and labor for commercial use)

Conclusion

With a dynamic contrast ratio of 5000:1, Samsung's 92 series LCDs display video in rich, vibrant color for a picture that is more realistic and inspiring than ever. They offer many breakthrough technologies including S-PVA (Super Patterned Vertical Alignment) technology to provide a wider (178 degree) viewing angle that allows consumers to enjoy the screen with perfect clarity from any vantage point. CCFL (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) technology provides a brighter picture and increased color accuracy.

A special Game Mode feature reduces lag and provides improved graphics and sound for a truly immersive video gaming experience with the Samsung LN-S4692D. A built-in RS232 port allows users to connect digital devices players through an RS232 cable, and navigate files on-screen via the LCD remote control. These LCD models offer the ultimate in HDTV performance with 1366 x 768 progressive resolution and a 92% wide color gamut.

Two HDMI, PC, Composite, S-Video and side AV connections ensure that users can hook up peripheral devices with e ase, and the integrated ATSC tuner means it is capable of tuning and decoding all 18 approved ATSC Digital TV broadcast formats off the air (Optional HDTV Antenna required). Samsung's unique ?hidden speaker? design places the speaker at the bottom of the set to create a clean, modern effect.

Once again this is a great offering from Samsung. This TV is at the lower end of the market price but not the lower end in terms of quality and features. If you are looking for an LCD TV why not consider the Samsung LN-S4692D.

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