Turn on this UN55B8500 55" 1080p LED HDTV from Samsung and you'll be won over by the breathtaking picture quality. Spend a little more time with it, and you'll appreciate how its state-of-the-art features work together to create an unparalleled entertainment experience.
Full HD 1080p resolution, a low-glare LCD panel, and fast image processing give you pictures that make the most out of any source material. Samsung's proprietary technologies also ensure that whatever you're watching is delivered in rich, detailed color.
The UN55B8500 TV's high brightness lets you place it in any convenient location, while its 240Hz frame rate is analyzed and then adjusted so nothing goes by in a blur.
The UN55B8500 comes with a full complement of inputs, ensuring that you'll be able to hook up any equipment you have or may get in the future. The unit includes 4-HDMI jacks and 1-component jack for high-definition devices, composite jacks for legacy devices, and a PC input that lets you use the set as a big-screen computer monitor. In addition, the built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuning system receives virtually all available digital and analog programs. The Samsung UN55B8500 is energy efficient and is Energy Star compliant. A special energy saving mode can dim the backlights without affecting the picture quality.
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size (Diagonal) | 55" |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Brightness | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Contrast Ratio | 7,000,000:1 |
| Response Time | 2ms |
| Viewing Angle | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| LCD Sync Rate | 240Hz |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video System | NTSC |
| HDTV Compatibility | 1080p |
| TV Scan Lines | Up to 1080 |
| TV Tuner | ATSC/QAM/NTSC |
| CableCARD Slot | No |
| Speaker | |
|---|---|
| Sound | SRS TruSurround HD |
| Power | 15W x 2 |
| Orientation | Bottom |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Inputs |
HDMI x 4 Component x 1 Composite x 1 Stereo x 1 RF x 1 PC x 1 |
| Outputs |
1 x Optical digital audio 1 x Headphone |
| Control Port | Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Picture in Picture (PIP) | Yes |
| Digital Media Slot | Yes |
| Menu Language | English/Spanish |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Tilt/Swivel Range | Swivel |
| Wall Mountable | No |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power Consumption | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Energy Star Compliant | Yes |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
With Stand: 52.1 x 34 x 12.1" (1323 x 864 x 307mm) Without Stand: 52.1 x 31.4 x 1.6" (1323 x 798 x 41mm) |
| Weight |
With Stand: 77.6 lbs (35kg) Without Stand: 62 lbs (28kg) |
| Cabinet Color | Black |