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240Hz Refresh Rate, LED Backlighting, Slim Bezel (about 1" deep), Anti-Reflective Screen, Internet TV Capable, Built in Ethernet, WiFi Ready (requires additional hardware), Advanced Dejudder Processing, Energy Star 3.0 Compliant,55" Screen
Stunning edge-lit LED picture quality
Gorgeous all-round, your UN55B8000 1080p LED HDTV boasts edge-lit LED technology. While in LCDs and backlit LEDs, the light comes from behind the screen, edge-lit models, like this one, shine from the edges. This creates more precise colors, deeper dark areas, brighter light areas, and as much as 40% less energy consumption. Additionally, features like Wide Color Enhancer Pro analyzes each pixel, stretching them to their 3-dimensional limit to deliver advanced processing that ensures every image is as vibrant and colorful on screen as it was when it was filmed. Auto Motion Plus 240Hz delivers smooth motion and crisp picture quality, making every scene crystal clear — even in high-paced chase scenes. Beyond TV viewing, surf the net with "Discover Media 2.0" features thanks to an Ethernet port and smart navigation tools.
Playing the numbers game — Auto Motion Plus 240Hz™
The Samsung LED 8000 series is fully equipped with the newest video technology to make your viewing experience near perfect. The biggest news in TVs this year is 240Hz processing. Proven to be one of the most effective and sophisticated anti-blur tools, you're in for a treat. The system analyzes the motion of specific on-screen objects as well as overall movement in each scene, adjusting the amount of enhancement to create smooth, sharp pictures. For 60Hz (60i) video signals, Auto Motion Plus 240Hz adds three newly created frames that are inserted between the original 60 frames. That totals out to 240 frames per second (60 x 4) or quadruple the frame rate over 60Hz. The benefits are clearer, sharper images in fast action sports and video games.
Eco-friendly, ENERGY STAR® 3.0 certified
All of Samsung's LED TVs contribute to the company's eco-friendly vision, consuming 40% less power than standard CCFL-backlit LCD TVs, far below the stringent ENERGY STAR version 3.0 requirements. ENERGY STAR's Version 3.0 institutes standards for "power on" certifications, which involve automatic light dimmers and a more responsive screen that adjusts to the brightness in the room. As a result, ENERGY STAR 3.0 certified HDTVS consume significantly less energy than their predecessors, saving you more money over time by virtue of the more efficient default settings. The TVs also use low electricity and contain no mercury or lead, while the neck and stand are made of eco-friendly materials. Furthermore, the slim lightweight design reduces packaging materials and transportation energies.
Surf the net with Discover Media 2.0 features
Just in case you spend so much of your time with your new UN55B8000 that you forget to spend the appropriate amount of time surfing the web, Samsung has included an array of ways to surf the net. First, Internet@TV™. This feature allows you to connect to web widgets from Yahoo!, Flickr™, YouTube™, Usa Today®, eBay®, Showtime Networks®, and other new services on your Samsung via the remote. DLNA Networking capabilities let you sync up your entire household with DLNA technology. Connect and share your PC audio and video files through your remote.
Library hours extended
Your Content Library is open 24/7. With the series 8 LED, Content Library brings entertainment to a whole new, practical level. Enjoy hours of built-in entertainment features, then personalize your files by adding content that's available online. This built-in 2GB flash memory library contains a photo art gallery, games, workout routines, recipes, and other interesting digital content. How's that for smart? Additional items and updates are available from Samsung.com.
'Hi def' and inputs galore
Video comes from more than one source these days, and that doesn't mean from two sets of rabbit ears rigged together atop your TV. No, video comes from DVD and Blu-ray, from cable and satellite, from the internet and from your camcorder or digital camera. With so many diverse sources, you need a diverse set of connectivity options . . . and the UN55B8000 delivers. Four HDMI inputs (described in detail below) provide optimal hi def connectivity, while one component-video input is great for DVD and VHS input. Use your new Samsung flat panel as a computer monitor for watching online content with a PC input, and hook up your portable media player, digital camera, or digital camcorder thanks to two USB V2.0 ports.
Ultra-slim design with a Touch of Color™
Suited to your high-quality lifestyle, the UN55B8000 comes equipped to impress. Touch of Color (ToC) is a manufacturing process that infuses an elegant grey hue into the solid bezel during production, eliminating the need for paints or plastic veneers. With a Touch of Color, your Samsung TV will make a bold design statement hanging on your wall. The B8000 line is also the slimmest (1.2" depth) panel of any LED in the market — and it includes a tuner and power cord (no external transceiver box) so your LED HDTV looks cool and collected. To top it off, the 8 series comes with a pebble-shaped remote control. This piece of electronic art is designed with TOC, too, and handles basic operations.
Sounds good, too
Picture is only half of the high definition experience. Sound makes it complete. If you don't have the full surround sound setup, you can still get a rich sound from the UN55B8000 with its SRS TruSurround XT™. TruSurround is 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, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels. Take full advantage of this virtual surround-sound experience with the UN4558000's built-in dual 15W speakers and integrated woofer.
Veritable viewing versatility
A variety of video content sources mean you have a variety of viewing needs. The UN55B8000's Entertainment mode allows customized picture settings, optimized for different content, such as sports, movies, or gaming. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources. Game Mode optimizes response time for your game night marathons. Finally, because your place will become the new favorite for movie night and game-day viewing, you'll need the UN55B8000's wide 178° x 178° viewing angle to give everyone a clear view of all the excitement.
Avoid the 'No wire' ire
The advent of HDMI has been monumental in the advancement of all your favorite audio and video gadgets. Don't miss out on all that your new UN55B8000 offers — in terms of high-definition audio and video connectivity — by leaving a set of HDMI cables off the list. Vann's sales representatives are here to explain all your options, so you can make the best purchase and get the most out of your high-definition system. Call the 800 number at the top of this page for expert advice.
Comparison Specifications
- 55" Full HD 1080p, Ultra Clear Panel technology
- 16:9 aspect ratio, 2ms response time, mega dynamic contrast ratio 5,000,000:1
- 178° viewing angle
- Media @ 2.0: Internet@TV (content service), DLNA wireless, Content Library, 2GB Content Library, USB 2.0 Movie Multi-media center/Movie
- 2 USB 2.0 Wiselink® inputs, 4 HDMI (ver 1.3, HDMI-CEC) inputs, Ethernet input, component input, PC input
- SRS TruSurround HD
- 15W x 2 built-in speakers
- Crystal clear swivel stand, VESA size (200 x 200mm)
- RF main remote control / pebble-shaped remote control for basic operation
Additional Specifications
- Auto Motion Plus 240Hz, Wide Color Enhancer
- Touch of Color™ design (grey), ultra slim 1.2" depth
- ENERGY STAR® 3.0 certified
- Entertainment mode
- Picture-in-picture mode
- Game Mode
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: TV with stand: 52" W x 33.9" H x 12.1" D, TV only: 52" W x 31.4" H x 1.2" D
- Weight: approx. 51.1 lbs with stand,63.9 lbs without stand
Samsung UN-55B8000 Warranty Details
1-year parts and labor warranty
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Types of Televisions:
Plasma
In Plasma technology, the display itself consists of cells. Within each cell two glass panels are separated by a narrow gap in which neon-xenon gas is injected and sealed in plasma form. The gas is electrically charged at specific intervals when the Plasma set is in use. The charged gas then strikes red, green, and blue phosphors, thus creating a television image. Each group of red, green, and blue phosphors is called a pixel.
Some Advantages of Plasma Televisions are:
Larger Screen Sizes Available
Better Contrast Ratio, so Blacks are deeper
Better Color Saturation
Little to no lag in Fast Moving Images
Some Disadvantages of Plasma Televisions are:
Susceptible to Burn-Ins(Image is “burnt” onto the screen when left on the screen too long)
Generates a lot of heat
Does not perform well at high altitudes
LCD
LCD stands for liquid crystal display. These types of displays are made of two layers of transparent material, which are polarized, and are "glued" together. One of the layers is coated with a special polymer that holds the individual liquid crystals. Current is then passed through individual crystals, which allow the crystals to pass or block light to create images. LCD crystals do not produce their own light, so an external light source, such as florescent bulb is needed for the image created by the LCD to become visible to the viewer.
Some Advantages of LCD Televisions are:
Low energy consumption
Reduced Glare
No "burn-in" effect
Cool running temperatures
No high altitude issues
Greater Brightness
Lighter in weight
Some Disadvantages of LCD Televisions are:
Low contrast ratio
Fast Moving Images sometimes lag
Individual Pixels can burn out and cannot be replaced
Smaller Viewing Angle (although not significant difference)
DLP
DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology utilizes a small Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) to tilt more than 1.3 million micromirrors-each of them less than the width of a human hair-toward (ON) or away from (OFF) the light source inside the DLP. This process creates light or dark pixels on the face of the projection screen. The light then filters to a color wheel, which rotates 120 times per second, producing the correct hue. Each mirror can turn on or off several thousands of times per second resulting in a technology that can reproduce up to 1024 shades of gray.
Some Advantages of DLP Televisions are:
Little to no affection by ambient light
Better Contrast Ratio, so Blacks are deeper
High refresh rate
No lagging images or burn-ins
Not affected by altitudes
Tuner built-in in most models
The only thing that can burn out is the bulb, which can be replaced, so you could use this TV virtually forever
Many connections available - Can also be used as a monitor
Some Disadvantages of DLP Televisions are:
Must be viewed at eye level for the best picture
While a bulb will only cost around $200, a professional will need to install it, incurring an additional cost.
They are heavy and cannot easily be moved.
Direct View(CRT)
Direct-view TVs, also known as the traditional tube television, consist of a single cathode ray tube (CRT) and electron beam that excites and illuminates phosphors on the inside surface of the TV screen.
Some Advantages of CRT Televisions are:
Low in cost
Best black level, contrast, shadow detail and color performance of any video technology out there
Not affected by ambient light
Can be viewed from any angle
Very Long Life Expectancy
Some Disadvantages of CRT Televisions are:
Size and Weight of Television make it very heavy
Limited screen size - 38 inches is about the max for CRT TVs
Uses old technology
Choosing the Best TV Size:
Where you are putting your television and what you are using it for will determine the perfect TV size for your room.
Living (or Family) Room
For living rooms and other spaces with high TV use, 37 inch and larger are the most popular choices. In large rooms, the largest size possible is usually best.
Bedrooms
For bedrooms, offices and other medium-sized spaces, a tv that is from 26 to 37 inches is your best bet.
Kitchens & Smaller Rooms
For kitchens and smaller rooms where you will be close to the TV, a 15 to 19 inch screen is best suited.
Refer to the below chart for the mimimum distance you should be from the television.
| TV Viewing Distance Chart |
| Diagonal Size |
Minimum Viewing Distance |
Maximum Viewing Distance |
| 26" |
3 ft. |
6 ft. |
| 32" |
3.5 ft. |
7 ft. |
| 37" |
4 ft. |
8 ft. |
| 42" |
5 ft. |
10 ft. |
| 47" |
6 ft. |
12 ft. |
| 50" |
6.5 ft. |
13 ft. |
| 60" |
7 ft. |
15 ft. |
High Definition vs. Standard Definition
Standard definition is analog signals with resolution of 480i (480 lines drawn onscreen in an interlaced pattern, odd lines separately from even), the format in which TV content is delivered over regular analog broadcasts and basic (non-digital) cable. On the best TVs, the picture quality can be very good or even excellent, but it doesn't compare to the best that HD can offer.
Enhanced definition falls between standard and high definition. ED signals are digital, with resolution of 480p (480 lines scanned progressively). This is equivalent to DVD quality, which is a little better than standard definition but not as good as high definition. Some ED sets can accept HD signals, but they convert them to a lower resolution that they can display, so the picture quality won't match that of true HD. On the best EDTVs, it can be quite good.
High definition offers the best TV viewing possible. HD is a digital-TV format that contains more and finer detail than other formats, so images can have almost lifelike clarity. The picture quality can be stunning, especially on a large, wide-screen set. In technical terms, HD images have higher definition, meaning more picture elements (lines or pixels) make up each image. Most HD broadcasts today are either 1080i (1,080 lines drawn on-screen separately in an odd/even pattern, then interlaced to form one image) or 720p (720 lines scanned in one sweep, or progressively). Another HD format, 1080p, has 1,080 lines drawn in a progressive pattern, which potentially yields the finest detail. This format isn't yet being used for TV broadcasts, but some HD DVDs that support 1080p are expected to arrive this year. TVs with 1080p native resolution have already started to appear on the market.
The below chart explains further the difference between Standard and High Definition Signals.
| Resolution and Picture Quality Table |
| Picture Quality |
Good Quality |
Better Quality |
Best Quality |
| Standard Definition TV |
Standard Definition DVD |
Enhanced Definition TV |
720p High Definition TV |
1080i High Definition TV |
1080p High Definition TV/Blu-Ray |
| Aspect Ratio |
Full Screen 4:3 |
Full Screen 4:3/Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
Widescreen 16:9 |
| Resolution |
640 x 480 |
720 x 480 |
854 x 480 |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 720 |
1920 x 720 |
| Scanning |
Interlaced |
Interlaced |
Progressive |
Progressive |
Interlaced |
Progressive |
| Which Audio/Video Connection is the best? |
| Connector Type |
Quality |
Signal Type |
Description |
| HDMI |
Highest |
Digital |
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an uncompressed, all-digital signal that combines both audio and video. This connection gives you the optimal 1080p signal and up to 7.1 channel sound. |
| DVI |
Highest |
Digital |
DVI (Digital Video Interface) is a video connection that will deliver 1080p video signal, but it does not carry audio signals. |
| Component Video |
Good |
Analog |
Component Video, or RGB, is an analog signal connection that splits the video into 3 separate signals, 2 for color and 1 for brightness. The maximum resolution on this connection type is 720p or 1080i. |
| S-Video |
Decent |
Analog |
S-Video (S for Separate) is a type of component video signal because the color and brightness signals are transmitted on separate wires. S-Video is not used for high definition resolutions. |
| Composite Video |
Average |
Analog |
Composite, or RCA, connections can be found on almost all video components. Color and brightness pass over the same cable. Although it is the most common connection found, it is also the least quality. |
