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Samsung Plasma TV Specifications

Samsung HP-P5581 Plasma Display

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The Samsung HP-P5581 plasma TV is a High Definition 55" plasma teelvision with HDTV resolution and an integrated NTSC/ATSC/Digital Cable ready tuner tuner on board, allowing for viewing of HD programs without the need for a set top box using CableCARD technology. The HP-P5581 includes a high performance 15Wx2 stereo speaker system and pedestal stand for conveience. Samsung's 4th generation panel and DNIe picture enhancement circuitry results in outstanding brightness, contrast and overall picture clarity from Composite Video, S-Video, or Component video connections—or from digital DVI/HDCP and HDMI terminals. You can be assured by one of the industry's best warranties - a full 2 years parts and labor!

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Plasma Display Specifications
Screen Size	55" diagonal
Screen Aspect	16:9
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Brightness	900cd/m2
Pixel Pitch	[not published]
hSync	[not published]
vSync	[not published]
Color System	NTSC, HDTV
Data Signals	VGA, SVGA, XGA
TV Scan Lines	480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
Input Terminals
Composite Video	2 (RCA)
S-Video	2 (4-pin mini DIN)
Component Video	1 (RCA x 3)
DVI Digital Input	1
HDMI Interface	1
Stereo Audio In	4 (RCA L/R)
Output Terminals
Digital Audio	2 (BOTH)
Plasma Monitor Accessories
Audio Amplifier	15W x 2
Speakers	Built In Speakers
Mounting Options	Table Stand Included
Also Included: User Manual, Remote Control, Battery, Power Cord. Includes Tabletop stand and stereo speakers.
Dimensions and General Specs.
Power Supply	100-120V @ 50-60Hz
Power Consumption	[not published]
Dimensions	56.1" x 39.5" x 15.9" (w/stand)
Weight	145.10 lbs.
FCC Class	FCC Class B, Home Use

Key Features of the Samsung HP-P5581 55" Plasma Monitor

• 1,366 x 768 HDTV Samsung Plasma TV Panel
• 900:1 Contrast Ratio
• 1000 cd/m² Brightness
• 50,000 Hour Panel Life
• Wide Screen Aspect Ratio
• NTSC/Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Tuner Built-In
• Split Screen and PIP
• Samsung DNIe (Digital Natural Image Engine)
• 160° (H/V) Viewing Angle
• 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
• Fanless Cooling System for Quiet Operation
• FCC Class B Certification for Residential Applications
• Pedestal Stand and Speakers Included
• Discrete IR Code Capability
• 2 Year Parts and Labor Warranty

Samsung Plasma Technology

900:1 Contrast Ratio, 1000 cd/m² Brightness
Two of the most important factors in overall picture quality, the contrast and brightness levels achieve new heights in these latest generation plasma panels. 50,000 Hour Panel Life. Samsung’s new 4th generation panels are made to last longer, so you can be confident that the high picture quality will endure.

1366 Horizontal x 768 Vertical Pixel Count
presents video and text with outstanding clarity and resolution. This widescreen pixel count is a natural true 16x9 format that also results in better image quality.

Wide Screen Aspect Ratio
Fill your screen with DVD and HDTV* images which are increasingly available and presented in wide screen formats. On board aspect ratio controls allow for handling analog 4:3 sources too in standard, wide screen, panorama, zoom 1 and zoom 2 modes.

NTSC/Digital Cable Ready (DCR) Tuner with Split Screen & PIP
Built-In analog tuner allows you to connect an analog RF signal cable directly to the set and watch regular TV right out of the box.

DNIe The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine
This exclusive Samsung technology dramatically improves the picture by enhancing the contrast, detail, white balance and reduces noise.

3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changesover- time, to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.

Convenience Features

Fanless Cooling System
Fanless cooling design means low noise operation.

Closed Caption (CC)
displays dialog that can be read along with encoded broadcast TV programs and pre-recorded videos.

V-Chip System
allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by the parent to contain objectionable content.

Pedestal Stand and Speakers Included
Easy to set up out of the box, the pedestal stand and speakers are included. Of course, the unit can be easily removed for mounting on a wall. (optional wall mount required).

Discrete IR Codes
This set is equipped with discrete IR codes for use with a macro/ programmable remote for key functions.

2 Year Parts and Labor Warranty
Samsung warranty is longer than most competitors for a reason. The product is built to last and provide years of trouble-free top quality enjoyment.

Audio System Features

15-Watt Per Channel Built-in Audio Amplifier
Powerful built-in amplifier to drive the integrated stereo speakers.

SRS TruSurround XT
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 the two-speaker internal playback system.

Terminals and Connections

DVI-HDTV Interface with HDCP Copy Protection
enables an all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with an analog interface. DVI supports up to 24-bit digital RGB data for each pixel for the highest image quality. High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) provides a protected interface which opens the availability of high value content such as premium high-definition video by means of new generation broadcast satellite receivers and new digital cable boxes. This DVI-HDTV interface is compatible with the next generation name, HDMI, by means of a cable adapter.

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