Samsung PS-42A457P1D HD Ready Plasma TV With Freeview
November 2, 2008
Samsung PS-42A457P1D Plasma TV is built with sports mode technology that brings out the sportsman spirit from those individuals with the sports mind. You can now enjoy watching programmes on the widescreen size of 42 inches. FilterBright technology nearly absorbs the external light and transmits only the internal light to produce clear images by increasing the contrast levels and by preventing reflection. This is HD Ready TV and is HDTV compatible and is designed with features such as On-screen menu, Channel labelling, Auto Power Off, DNIe (Digital Natural Image engine) and FilterBright.
Samsung PS-42A457P1D HDMI Plasma TV comes with built in Freeview feature. Audio system in this plasma TV model is of 5 band type with auto volume adjustment and balance control. There are two speakers in this TV that produces SRS Trusurround sound type. This model measures 9.6cm (D) x 66.7cm (H) x 106cm (W) and weighs 36.8 kg.
Power in this plasma TV model is internal. Frequency required for Samsung PS-42A457P1D Plasma TV is 50/60Hz with a nominal voltage of AC 230V. When the plasma TV is on, it consumes power of 380W and in stand by or sleep mode it consumes power of 1W. The model name for the universal infrared type remote control is Samsung TM96B. DVD player and VCR are the two main supported devices. It comes with two built in speakers with total output power of 10W. There is a built in table top stand included with this plasma TV model. Brightness of this model is 1500 cd/m2 and the dynamic contrast ratio is 30000:1. Brightness and contrast ratio are the two main factors that increase the quality of pictures formed on the screen. The image aspect ratio is 16:9.
Some other important features in Samsung PS-42A457P1D Widescreen Plasma TV are progressive scanning and sleep timer. Various video interfaces are Component, Composite, S-Video, HDMI and SCART. The viewing angle of 175 degrees allows the viewer to even sit towards the corner of the screen to watch programmes more clearly. Viewers can access information related to sports, entertainment, financial services and lot more with the Teletext feature available in this TV. Sleep timer and clock on and off timer are the two important features in this plasma TV. Accessories that are available along with this TV are power cable, remote control, battery, stand and user manual.
Interfaces on the side of the TV are 1 x composite(AV), 1 x HDMI, 1 x S-Video, 1 x headphone. And interfaces at the back of the TV are 1 x RF input, 1 x component(Y/Pb/Pr), 1 x PC input, 2 x HDMI, 1 x audio monitor out, 1 x optical digital audio and 2 x Euro SCART. The panel life time hours of this TV is 100,000 hours.
Loewe Modus L42 Plasma TV
October 31, 2008
The entertainments provided by any mode have the ability to fill a positive energy in all dull hearts. The plasma televisions have all qualities of the latest display media with some extra features. Loewe Modus L42 Plasma TV has been introduced in front of you with a range of advanced display features and plasma technology.
This plasma television has the ability to provide extra brightness due to the included 1400 Candela/m2 brightness. The supported contrast ratio is also very high and it is 3000:1. DVB-C and DVB-T with digital tuner is added to the device.
Electronic program guide helps to find out your favourite programmes easily. The needed frequency of the system is 50 Hertz and the needed voltage is 230 V. Easy video connections are possible by front AV interface. HD ready makes the pictures in a different manner. Head phone output is also available in the device. The height of this plasma television is 75.7 cm, the width is 107 cm depth is 13.8 cm. The horizontal and the vertical resolutions of the device are 1024p.
The number of provided Scart socket is 2 and the Loewe Modus L42 42” Plasma Television has 1 PC interface and a YUV interface. The picture in picture of the plasma television is 1 tuner AV PIP. The total power consumption of the device is 463 Watts. The provided reflection angle of the device is 170 degrees. The required RMS wattage is 30. The screen of the plasma television consists with 16:9 screen format and 106 cm screen size. The provided weight of the plasma television is 36.5 kg.
The energy used by the device while in the stand by mode is 2.4 Watt. The sound providers of the product are speakers and the number of speakers is 2. The audio output mode supported by the unit is stereo and the audio output power is 30 W. Automatic volume adjustment is an additional feature of the device. Surround mode facility is included in the system and the provided sound effects are Virtual Dolby Surround. The stereo reception system of the device is NICAM.
The connector types of the device are SCART, HDMI and VGA. A very efficient infrared remote control is available with the TV. Vertical boundary correction, on screen menu, colour transient improvement and LTI are the common features supported by the unit. You can block certain channels with the help of the Channel block for kids feature. The available analogue TV tuners of the system are NTSC, PAL and SECAM. 1500 analogue channels are provided in this plasma TV.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Loewe |
| Model | Modus L42 |
| Weight | 36.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 75.7 cm, 107 cm and 13.8 cm |
| Screen Size | 42 inches |
| Resolution | 1024p |
| Number of speakers | 2 |
| Speaker Power | 30 W |
| Sound type | Stereo |
| Brightness | 1400 Candela/m2 |
| Viewing angle | 170 degrees |
| Power consumption for operation | 463 Watts |
| Power consumption for standby | 2.4 Watt |
| Features | |
| Remote control | Infrared |
| Built-in speakers | Yes |
| Headphone socket | Yes |
| Picture in picture | Yes |
| Freeview | Yes |
| Child lock | Yes |
| HD Ready | Yes |
| Auto tuning option | Yes |
| On screen menus | Yes |
| Language menu | Yes |
| Used as a PC monitor | Yes |
| AV inputs | Yes |
| Component video connection | Yes |
| Automatic volume adjustment | Yes |
Samsung PS50A558 Full HD Plasma TV
October 26, 2008
Crazy about action movies and games? Don’t merely watch them anymore, but, be a part of them and experience them like live, with Samsung PS50A558 Full HD Plasma TV. With some advanced technologies taking care of the video and audio functionality of this TV, one can surely expect great quality performance.
The Full HD 1080p technology makes pictures look clear with such great detail, that you might feel like you’re in the picture. The Entertainment mode presented by the plasma TV, offers 3 modes of viewing, namely games mode, movie mode and sports mode. These modes make the picture suitable to the viewing content. Pre-set hot keys are available to switch between these modes. A dynamic contrast of 30,000:1 is offered by the screen, which makes pictures look life-like and precise. A variable back-light, present in the panel, brightens and dims to adjusts the contrast to produce bright and dark images on the screen, thus achieving clear and natural looking images. The DNIe+ technology, along with Colour and Motion Optimizers and Contrast and Detail Enhancers, also do a good job of displaying pictures with fine details and natural, deep colours.
This widescreen plasma TV with an image aspect ratio of 16:9, presents a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and a screen brightness of 1300cd/m2. A wide viewing angle of 175° is also offered, which makes it easy to view the TV from any part of the room. This TV consumes a power of 550W during runtime and less than a watt in stand-by mode. It measures 1230.3 (W) x 761.8 (H) x 95.0 (D) mm and weighs 37.4kg without the stand. The additional features available are Picture-in-Picture, Sleep Timer, clock, on/off Timer, Auto power off and Teletext level 2.5. The anti burn-in technology present, ensures that the screen does not have colour stains left back by certain images.
A rich set of connections are also part of the package. These include 3 ver 1.3 HDMI inputs, an S-Video input, a Composite video input, a headphone jack, a WISELINK USB 2.0 port, an RF input, a Component signal input, a D-Sub PC input, 2 Euro Scarts, a digital audio output and an audio monitor output. The Anynet+ feature which is the HDMI CEC functionality, allows controlling the AV devices connected to the TV, with a single remote control. Thus saving you from confusion and mess with cables. Two downfiring speakers of 10W output power each, and with SRS TruSurround XT technology sum up the audio aspect of the TV.
Samsung PS50A558 50” widescreen Plasma Television, with all its latest features and technologies, and great looks, will certainly be a wonderful treat to the eye and a centre of attraction in your home cinema system.
All about Display Resolution
October 20, 2008
Objects that appear natural to our eyes must also appear natural on the screen. Otherwise it would certainly seem dull and artificial as there is seldom any factor for excitement. Pictures appear natural only if the resolution of the particular display on which they happen, effectuates an appropriate detailing of them, well in terms of their magnification. Crisp and sharp images not only appeal and sooth ones eyes, but also relaxes a tired mind. There are various types of display resolution standards to suit the user’s taste as well as wallet, and here in this review, display resolution is discussed in brief.
What is Display Resolution?
Display resolution is referred to, as the number of distinct pixels that are produced in both horizontal and vertical dimensions. It is conveniently called pixel resolution as well. The term display resolution is used in fixed pixel array displays such as Liquid Crystal Displays, Plasma Display Panels, Display Light Processing projectors and other types of displays powered with similar technologies. Pictures appear with high clarity, when more information is displayed in a small area with high resolution. Display resolution is further explained by two factors, namely optical resolution and image resolution. Aspect ratio is another similar factor, which is the ratio between the width and height of the picture. The physical aspect ratio and the aspect ratio of the individual picture is not always the same. Digital video processing is used in some CRT displays, which requires image scaling via memory arrays. Display resolution in displays like CRT are affected by several parameters such as astigmatic effects in display corners, focus and spot size, video bandwidth and a colour phosphor pitch shadow mask.
Computers come with higher resolution. A resolution of 1024 x 768p is considered to be an acceptable default. An aspect ratio of 5:4 with a resolution of 1280×1024 pixels, has become more popular in LCD monitors. Computer displays come with various standards. Display resolution, colour depth and refresh rates are associated with the display resolution. A display adaptor is associated with the refresh rates and screen resolution. Display adapters of recent times come with advanced functions, such as software controlled interfaces and display functions.
Image Resolution
Image resolution is one factor that deeply describes the image. Images include film images and digital images. Often the term pixel resolution is referred to as the pixel counting in digital imaging. Pixel resolution normally refers to two positive integers with first number referring to the number of pixels column wise and the second number referring to the number of pixels, row wise. Resolution is also referred to as the number of mega pixels which is calculated by multiplying pixels on the column to the pixels on the row and then dividing it by one million. It can also be referred to as the pixels per square inch or pixels per inch. An image that comes with 2048 pixels width wise and 1536 pixels column wise has a total of 3,145,728 pixels (2048 x 1536) or 3.1 mega pixels.
Optical Resolution
Optical resolution is the ability of an imaging system to resolve the details in the object that is being imaged. An imaging system that consists of recording and display components and a lens contribute to the optical resolution of the system.
General
Resolution come with several factors. Therefore, every manufacturer is keen in delivering display products with a proper resolution. Users of the display equipments must certainly have some knowledge about the resolution factors shrouding them. This will help them at the time of purchase and also, while setting the right resolution.
Role of Aspect Ratio in Displays
October 11, 2008
What is Aspect Ratio?
Aspect Ratio is defined as the ratio between the width and height of an image. Movie theaters present films with an aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and 2.39:1. Aspect ratios of cinematographers is denoted as decimal fraction for width to unit for height. The two main aspect ratios are 4:3 and 16:9. Here 4:3 is universal for standard definition video formats and 16:9 is universal for high definition television. 4:3 and 3:2 are the two common aspect ratios used in still camera photography.
Different Aspect Ratios
16:9 aspect ratio is the standard broadcast format for high definition television. With the same diagonal on the screen, 4:3 gives more area when compared to 16:9 aspect ratio. Aspect ratio is expressed mathematically as x:y. 16:9 is adopted as the standard broadcast format for high definition and digital TV in Europe. 4:3 screens are not as cheaper as the 16:9 screens. Aspect ratios in still photography is 4:3. There are number of aspect ratios available and this has led to a confusion in the minds of many. A widescreen display has an aspect ratio of 16:9 while a standard television display is 4:3.
Aspect ratios differ based upon the contents that are presented while the aspect ratio of the display device is fixed. Set up box that come with some TV sets is designed with an option to set the aspect ratio as 4:3 or 16:9. By any chance, if the aspect ratio is not set properly, the image may look distorted. Some set up boxes come with options to make settings for the images to be presented if all the aspect ratio of the display does not match. If the aspect ratio is not set properly, then the content will not be displayed well.
Pixel aspect ratio with regards to the video system is another complication related to aspect ratio. The nominal resolution of PAL video image is 720×576 pixels and that of the square pixel computer system is 768×576 pixels. The standard aspect ratio of most of the computer monitors and television sets is 4:3. Most of the American or Japanese or even European widescreen televisions come with the aspect ratio of 16:9. The 16:9 aspect ratio format is narrower than the widescreen formats used in cinemas.
Conclusion
Quality of pictures depend upon the aspect ratio. Correction of the aspect ratio is more important to get quality pictures. It is possible to correct the aspect ratio with the aspect correction function that is designed and introduced in to the AVS Video Editor. All video formats except MPEG and DVD can be corrected with this function.
