Samsung HL50A650

Description: The Samsung HL50A650 is a 50-inch, rear-projection TV.Compared to other rear-projection TVs on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $1,055.

Pros: Has a 1920 x 1080 Resolution, which is more favorable than some similarly priced TVs.By way of comparison, the average cost of a product with this favorable a Resolution is $2,045.With HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are sharper and more realistic than analog television when connected to a high definition signal.

Cons: Has only a 50-inch screen size.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average TV on the market today.

Suitability: Designed for those who want an affordable large screen TV.Also, a wide aspect TV such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.Can connect to a computer via VGA (HD-15).

Value: In general, this TV's features are in line with its price.However, rear-projection TVs having similar viewable size have an average cost of about $1,305.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part Number: HL50A650C1FXZA

• General

• Series SlimFit
• Product type Rear projection TV
• Diagonal Size 50 in - Widescreen
• Enclosure Color Piano black

• Display

• Technology Projection
• Projection Display Technology DLP
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2500:1
• 120Hz Yes
• Widescreen Modes Just, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
• Digital TV Tuner ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 1360 x 768, 1440 x 900, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
• Teletext Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
• Audio Controls Balance, Equalizer
• Equalizer Yes (5-band)
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Side, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Side, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x USB - Side, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Side, 1 x Serial - Side
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Memory Card Reader

• USB Port Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Power

• Power Device Power supply

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 49.6 in
• Depth (Shipping) 17.4 in
• Height (Shipping) 36.8 in
• Weight (Shipping) 71.2 lbs

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Samsung

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001