Samsung LNT4042H 40" LCD HDTV

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Samsung LNT4042H 40" LCD HDTV

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Product Features:

7000:1 Contrast Ratio

(3) HDMI, (2) Component Inputs

Side Jack Pack

SRS Tru-Surround Sound

ASIN: B000N53SJM

Product Description

It's easy to see - and hear - why Samsung's LN-T4042H is an exceptional value. It offers everything you want in a 40" wide-screen LCD HDTV LCD, including a sleek, gloss-black frame to enhance any décor. The 720p resolution and a 7000:1 dynamic contrast ratio combine in a remarkably crisp, high-quality picture with deep blacks and brilliant color, while its fast 8ms response time delivers smooth action sequences. SRS TruSurroundXT produces full, 3-D sound from two side speakers. Full connectivity, including three HDMI ports, lets you plug in everything from PCs to video cameras and more. Fast 8ms response time Picture-in-Picture PIP Capable - enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources Watts per channel - 10 Watts x 2 with SRS TruSurround XT (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 any two-speaker playback system) Side speakers Sound leveler Connections - 3 HDMI ? High Definition Multimedia Interface (2 rear/1 side); 2 Component video inputs; 2 S-video inputs (1 side/1 rear); Side and Rear A/V inputs; PC input - RF antenna inputs Includes Swivel stand and Remote Control TV may be mounted at your option and is VESA compatible (wall mount is not included) Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games.Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button Net dimensions and weight (WxHxD) - TV without stand - 42.7 x 25.1 x 3.7; TV without stand weight - 40.1 lbs / TV with stand - 42.7 x 27.2 x 11.8 / TV with stand weight - 47.4 lbs Shipping information (WxHxD) - Dimensions - 47.2 x 31.6 x 15.2; Weight - 60.6 lbs.

Amazon.com Product Description

For anyone looking for a great value on a 720p HDTV, Samsung's 2007 model LNT4042H 40-inch flat-panel LCD is an excellent choice. As Samsung's entry level 40-inch LCD, it offers a 7000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, a 170-degree viewing angle, an 8ms response time panel, 3 HDMI inputs, and SRS TruSurroundXT from two side speakers. Between the design update, the aditional connections, and improved contrast ratio this model represents a distinct improvement on the popular comperable 40-inch Samsung from 2006 (LNS4041D).

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.

High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass through hidden side speakers. TruSurround XT audio adds three 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.

Connections:

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) 3
RF in 1
Component (Y/Pb/Pr) in 2
S-Video input 2(1 side/1 rear)
A/V input 2(1 side/1 rear)
PC input 1
Headphone jack 1

What's in the box: Samsung LNT4042H LCD TV, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power Cord, stand, cleaning cloth, owners manual, warranty card.

Customer Reviews:

OK With Standard Definition.......2007-12-07

My need was simply for a flat panel TV that I could hang on the wall...a tube TV and stand would take up too much floor space. So, High Definition (HD) was not important to me. But, just try to find a flat panel that is not HD...nearly impossible.

I have this TV hooked up to a satellite service that is broadcasting in Standard Definition (SD) and connected by a coaxial cable. I have left my tube TV hooked up beside this TV for comparison purposes. So, my observations are based upon a side-by-side comparison of a 27" tube TV and this 40" flat panel. I have the flat panel set to the 4:3 picture size, since my reception is in SD. So, the picture sizes of these 2 TVs are very close.

Satellite Service - Standard Definition (SD) - Coaxial Connection Pros and Cons
Pros: More vibrant colors than the tube TV, although skin tones were difficult to tune in...it is possible, but requires some patience. Picture is much brighter than the tube TV, though this is adjustable to suit your needs. Stationary images are significantly clearer than the tube TV. Far away movement has similar clarity as the tube TV.

Cons: Close up images that are moving, especially faces, are somewhat choppy in motion, blurry and grainy. I have found myself adjusting to this so it is not quite so annoying...some people have not even noticed it. Difficult to tune in skin tones. Picture is quite grainy all over, at a viewing distance of 5 feet or less...over 5 feet, this is not a problem.

Since this TV has 2 coaxial inputs, I was able to connect a "bow-tie" antenna and pick up a couple of Over The Air (OTA) HD signals. So, I am able to compare HD pictures to SD pictures.

Over The Air Antenna (OTA) - High Definition (HD) - Coaxial Connection Pros and Cons
Pros: Everything is quite clear and detailed. The "cons" listed above do not exist if you have a program that was recorded in HD and the signal is also in HD.
Cons: None

Keep in mind, with any HD TV, even though the broadcast signal may by coming into your TV as HD, that doesn't mean the program was actually recorded in HD. So, the quality of the image is at the mercy of the quality of the recording as well as the broadcast signal.

Sound: In the store, with other TV's broadcasting the same sound, this TV sounded rather impressive when the volume was increased. But, in my home, it does not seem quite as impressive. It does have a few different sound settings as well as a customizable equalizer, which allows for personal preference. The sound is not bad, just not the same as in the store, perhaps the other TV's had some impact on the overall sound. Or, maybe the connection (coaxial vs. HDMI) and the broadcasting format has some impact as well. I'm not sure exactly why it is less impressive.

Overall:
SD is slightly better than the tube TV...acceptable, not impressive. But keep in mind, this TV is not designed for SD either.
HD is noticeable clearer than SD. But, for my needs, not enough to make me rush out and get HD service from my satellite company.
If HD is not important, and you can spare the floor space, save yourself a lot of many and get a tube TV with a digital and analog tuner. Though these are slowly disappearing and there are few models to choose from.

If you want to see how good this picture is with ideal recordings, signal and connections, just visit your local electronics store. In this ideal situation, the picture is incredible, better than most...even some of those with 1080i resolution.

searching for info.......2007-12-04

this samsung is a great tv I just want to know if anyone has a problem with the tv going to mute by itself watching a dvd or high def program.
if this has happen to you what did the repairman say was the problem.

BEST 720p TV on the market. Incredible Picture and GOOD Price range!.......2007-11-14

This TV is Perfect for what it is advertised to do. I compared this TV and a 1080p next to each other in the store and there was absolutely no difference and I was 2 feet away from each TV.

Some reviewers complain about it looking so much better in the store and the stores have fake High Def signals going to the TVs to make them look better. This TV looked just as good in my home than it did in the store. REMEMBER that in order to get the High Def from a DVD player or other Video source, you need to use a HDMI cable which you can get here on Amazon for only a few dollars or in store for about $39. All these complainers have to do is read the instructions to realize that a HDMI cable is what is needed for the high def.

It is also worth getting a DVD player that will up-convert your older DVDs to High Def. I highly recommend the Samsung 1080p7 DVD player which costs only $89. Make sure that you get a HDMI cable at the same time or you will not get the better picture.

AWESOME TV and well worth the money!!!

I almost forgot to mention that this TV has a USB port. The port is great for firmware/software upgrades when new firmware comes out on a regular basis. Check Samsungs website regulary as they are great for their customer service and product support.

Awesome HDTV.......2007-10-17

I'm not knowledgeable at all when it comes to tech/gadget stuff. Fortunately I have a ton of friends that are.
So I got this Samsung 40" & its great. I chose LCD over plasma because the screen wasn't shiny & it reduces a bunch of glare plus I didn't want to take any chances with burn-in or whatever.

The contrast/color is great & the speakers on the tv are totally decent. I have no need to bother with a speaker system. Saved me a lot of time & space & no wires running around my walls. :)

Amazon's Super-saver shipping is great as well. They use Eagle & they're amazing. Got my TV a few days before the scheduled delivery.

I love this HD/LCD television.......2007-10-17

This is my second Samsung LCD television as I first bought a LN-T1954H 19 inch Samsung for my motor home. I was so impressed with that picture and many features that I wanted a 40 inch LCD for my home. If there are any flaws, I certainly haven't found them. I cam completely satisfied with my purchase.

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Samsung LNS4041D 40" LCD HDTV

Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Powerful entry-level 40-inch LCD TV with integrated HDTV tuner; measures ww x hh x dd inches (WxHxD) with included stand
3D Y/C digital comb filter for improved transition detail; picture-in-picture (PIP) capability
1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 500 cd/m2 brightness, super-fast 8ms response time, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 178-degree viewing angle
Connections: 2 composite A/V (1 side), 2 S-Video (1 side), 1 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 2 RF, 1 USB, 1 RS232
Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround

ASIN: B000ELQTZA

Product Description

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).

Amazon.com Product Description

If you're just entering the HD arena and don't want to break the bank on your first flat-screen television, the entry-level 40-inch Samsung LNS4041D 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).

Samsung's DNIe™
Samsung's DNIe™ (click for demo) technology offers digital perfection in naturally presented, crystal-clear images that uncover even the most minute detail.

Motion Optimizer: The visual data are automatically broken down into signal and noise and adjusted through a combined spatial/temporal process to eliminate noise and blurring without the slightest damage to the original signal. This guarantees the viewer a picture of astounding sharpness, whether the scene is still or moving.

Contrast Enhancer: DNIe has done away with the unwanted side-effects that conventional contrast enhancement can produce, such as noise boost-up and flicker by developing an algorithm that recognizes over 1 million criteria for applying contrast. Its detail contrast enhancement technology can automatically analyze up to 70,000 local images within a frame, treating the viewer to a picture rich in contrast even in the tiniest details.

Color optimizer: For each scene the color optimizer calculates the saturation of red, green, and blue in the input signal and adjusts it to the shades that the human eye accepts as natural. Even a conventional process like white tone enhancement produces more striking results when when used with DNIe. The end result is a palette of vivid hues and pure white tones to satisfy the most discerning viewers eye.

Detail enhancer: Many viewers complain of the unnatural effect that conventional uniform detail enhancement produces by relying on artificial amplification of the input signal. In contrast, DNIe automatically analyzes the portion to be amplified, detecting and re-processing any noise or defect to bring the viewer a startlingly sharp and lifelike image.

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.

Get a great view from anywhere in the room with this TVs great verticle and horizontal 178-degree viewing angle.

The LNS4041D 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), 170-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
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
40-inch LCD TV, tabletop stand, remote control (with batteries), AV cable, AC power adapter, printed operating instructions

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

Customer Reviews:

Great TV but we got a lemon.......2007-07-13

We bought this TV in October 2006. About 2 1/2 months ago, a line appeared on the screen and "grew" to the entire length of the TV. We called within that week we noticed it and have been given the run around ever since. The last promise from Samsung is someone will call us to schedule an appointment to replace it. If it weren't for the slow customer service, I would give the TV 5 stars. The reason we even gave it 2 stars is because it is a great picture (if you over look our "line.")We expect the TV's we buy to last at least a couple of years!

First Big Box Purchase!.......2007-06-04

I normally would never purchase a TV unless I could touch it first, but I looked at the brick & morter, and many other online retailers and decided to purchase with Amazon. I am very pleased with my purchase. I did alot of comparison shopping at other online retailers and chose Amazon because of the great price. My LCD was delivered by a shipping company and it arrived in very good condition. I opted set up myself, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I feel confident that if I make another big ticket/$$ item purchase, that I will get the "goods"... I recommend Amazon!

Lot of TV for little money.......2007-05-19

We researched and dithered and hemmed and hawed and finally made the commitment and bought the TV and it's wonderful. Since our old TV died because I virtually never turned it off, I have had to force myself to create new viewing habits, such as setting the timer if I'm feeling just the least bit sleepy. Evidently there is a danger of 'burn in' when you are watching something that is not being broadcast in HD, (which means that the picture doesn't extend to both sides of the screen), so if you are watching a regular show (read not HD) and you fall asleep, you might find yourself waking up hours later with the TV on and those black bars on either side of the screen becoming a more permanent fixture.
The TV was virtually plug and play - although you can adjust color, etc, we haven't had to, even on the bright blue menu of Direct TV. Though it can be hung on the wall, we don't have ours set up that way, but we are still enjoying the convenience of the side video inputs.
The only 'negative' part of the entire searching, shopping, enjoying HD experience was the week long variance between when Amazon said we would probably receive delivery and when we actually did receive it. It took a little over 2 weeks to go from ordering it to getting it and it was ironic that I bought our new HD dvd player on the day that Amazon had initially said that we would receive the TV and the dvd player still came 2 days before the TV did.
The sound that comes from the built in speakers is quite adequate, and we didn't even bother with synchronizing our home theater system with the new satellite box and TV for the first 2 weeks that we had the TV - and it was only because I did miss hearing things from the home theater speakers behind the couch that it even became an issue.
All in all, a great buy and probably the most TV you can get for that kind of money.

The BEST TV EVER!!!.......2007-05-17

I LOVE this TV and would carry it out on my back if there were a fire at my house. Buy it you won't be disappointed!

Unbeatable Price, Great Quality.......2007-05-13

This is the best deal I found - $1100 + no tax + free shipping.
The quality is excellent when viewing HD programming or a DVD movie.
Highly recommended 5/5.

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