Samsung LNS3241D

Samsung LNS3241D LCD TV Review

The entry-level 32-inch Samsung LNS3241D LCD TV is a great fit for your budget and it offers many of the same video processing features as its higher end 51- and 52-Series siblings. It features an integrated HDTV tuner, 10-bit video processor, and a 3000:1 contrast ratio for smooth, vibrant pictures.

It also includes dual HDMI inputs for simultaneous signal transfer of audio and video from digital devices and PC connectivity. The dual purpose pedestal stand can also be used as an articulating wall mount when it’s folded back. Additionally, the stand can be removed for wall-mounting via optional VESA compatible hardware (such as Samsung wall mounting kit WMTL4001).

The Samsung LNS3241D 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.

The Samsung LNS3241D features a stunning 3000:1 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. 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.

• Multi-lingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French. High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the sides of the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass. It produces 10 watts of power per channel (for 20 watts total) and 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 ouput: 1

• Headphone: 1

• RS232 port: 1

Tech Talk

Samsung LNS3241D 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. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats--standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV). TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

• 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.

What's in the Box?

Samsung LNS3241D 32-inch LCD TV, tabletop stand, remote control (with batteries), AV cable, AC power adapter, printed operating instructions

So what Features Does the Samsung LNS3241D have?

• Screen size: 32 inches

• Color: Black and silver

• TV type: LCD

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

• Game mode: No

• 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: 3000:1

• 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

• Signal type: NTSC, ATSC

• 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 ( side)

• S-Video: 2 ( side)

• Component video: 1

• DVI: 0

• HDMI: 1

• 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 with stand: 35.1 inches

• Item height with stand: 24.2 inches

• Item depth with stand: 9.8 inches

• Item width with stand: 35.1 inches

• Item height with stand: 21.4 inches

• Item depth with stand: 3.2 inches

• Item weight: 30 pounds

• Stand included: Yes

• Wall mount type: VESA

• Power consumption: Information unavailable

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

Conclusion

The new 41 series of LCD panels from Samsung's state-of-the-art Gen 7 plant offer entry level access to this exciting synthesis of design and technology. The thin bezel, side speaker cabinet design ensures clean lines as well as a sleek, contemporary look.

41 Series HDTVs feature a 170 degree viewing angle and a 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for a true cinematic HDTV picture. Two HDMI connections make it easy to connect the entire range of digital peripheral devices. An integrated ATSC Tuner allows for off air reception of HDTV broadcasts (requires optional HDTV antenna). Samsung LNS3241D

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