The new Samsung Series 5 Plasma, delivers full HD 1080p with a contrast ratio of 30:000:1 and 3 x HDMI. It consistently delivers supreme imagery, which looks great on any backdrop.
The 5 Series Panel resolution is Full HD 1080p, which ensures the picture quality is of the highest resolution for watching movies, sport and for gaming.
If you love to see a colourful and vibrant display. It's clever dynamic contrast ratio allows you to view an amazing array of colour from deep blacks to bright yellows
Enjoy high definition at home with the 50" PS50A556P from Samsung! Thanks to DNIe, MoviePlus and Wide Color Enhancer technologies, you get incredibly sharp, realistic images in amazingly natural colours. What's more, the PS50A556P has three HDMI entries, so you can hook up all your High Definition devices. Enjoy films, media and video games in impeccable quality with the PS50A556 Plasma television from Samsung! Enjoy all your favourite programmes with built-in Digital tuner with a whole host of channels.
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Samsung |
| Graded
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This means the TV is either an end of line, surplus stock item. Fully inspected and technically perfect with 12 month warranty. The item may not be supplied in original packaging* but is otherwise in excellent condition. *Packaging will be supplied for safe transit. See the About Us and FAQ pages for more information.
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Yes |
| HD Ready
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HD Ready TV sets have a minimum horizontal resolution of 720 lines which means they are capable of displaying high definition TV signals (like those from your Sky HD Box or Playstation 3)
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Yes |
| Full HD 1080p
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1080p refers to the number of horizontal lines whioch can be displayed by the TV screen. In order to view high definition images from your Blu-ray player or Playstation 3 at their very best you will require a TV capable of diplaying 1080p images
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Yes |
| Contrast Ratio
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This is the measurement of the difference in light intensity between the brightest white and the darkest black. The higher the contrast ratio the better the picture quality
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30,000:1 |
| 3 HDMI
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Yes |
| 100Hz
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100Hz technology reduces blurring on fast moving scenes by displaying 100 images per second compared to standard sets which display only 50. New frames are created by the process and inserted between each original frame to create smoother motion and improved picture quality.
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Yes |
| Motion Plus
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Conventional TVs display visuals at a 50Hz frame rate which means it shows 50 still images per second. Samsung Motion Plus™ runs at 100Hz or 200Hz (dependent on model), twice the rate or more of ordinary televisions, so even the fastest action scenes are precise, clear and blur-free.
Motion Plus™ works by intelligently estimating the on-screen action. Then it creates and inserts extra frames between frames. The result is a seamless, blur-free viewing experience that\'s perfect for sports and other fast-motion including scrolling text.
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Yes |
| Samsung Crystal TV
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Eco-aware Crystal TV. Because the Samsung Crystal TV\'s flawless finish is created by dual injection technology, no spray paint is used - eliminating the emission of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). Efficient power consumption means that energy is saved. Plus, with free take-back and 90% recyclability, you can be sure that even at the end of its life, your Samsung Crystal TV is as eco-safe as the day it was made.
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Yes |
| Get Digital
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Inclues a digital tuner capable of receiving up to 40 free channels with no monthly subscription or need to add a set top box
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Digital tuner with all Freeview channels |
| 30:000:1 Contrast Ratio
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With a Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 30,000:1, images are presented with power, precision and lifelike detail. The Digital Dynamic Contrast is controlled by a variable backlight behind the panel. The internal dimming or brightening of the PDP backlight creates incredibly dark and bright images making for a clearer natural image.
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Yes |
| On Screen Display
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For the simple on screen access to menu options
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Yes |
| DNIe Pro
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Indulge you eyes with the clearest, most natural images imaginable. DNIe + produces an incredible depth of detail that captures your eyes and unlocks your senses. Its advanced Colour and Motion Optimisers deliver incredibly lifelike images, and Contrast and Detail Enhancers combine to provide you with deeper depth of colour.
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Yes |
| Wall Mountable
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Yes |
| Entertainment Mode
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Entertainment mode provides 3 preset hot-keys which allow you to access an optimised viewing environment for movies, games and sports. With dynamic fast motion imaging, detail enhancement and colours that burst with life. Entertainment mode will engage your attention and put you right in the picture
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Yes |
| Picture Enhancement
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Picture enhancement technology improving the quality of your screen image
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DNIe + Image Technology |
| DNIe
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Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe™) is Samsung TV\'s unique image processing technology that includes Motion Optimiser, Contrast Enhancer, Detail Enhancer, Colour Optimiser and Image Optimiser. The processed picture is free from noise or unwanted defects and all the details are well expressed, making the picture clean, sharp, and closer to the real world.
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Yes |
| Pixel Resolution
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Measures the number of vertical lines by the number of horizontal lines which can be displayed by the TV. A TV with a high pixel resolution will have more pixels on screen making images appear sharper and clearer.
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1920 x 1080 |
| Television Type
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Plasma |
| HDMI Connection
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HDMI is a digital connection which carries sound and picture signals from peripheral devices (like a DVD recorder or Home Cinema) to your TV. If you want to watch High Definition programmes (eg from Blu-ray player, Playstation 3 or Sky HD Box) you will need to use the HDMI connection
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3 |
| SRS Speaker System
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Yes |
| Brightness
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1300 cd/m2 |
| Screen Size
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50" |
| Movie Plus
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Samsung\'s exclusive Movie Plus completely eliminates judder, presenting smooth action, no matter how fast it is going.
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Yes |
| Wide Colour Enhancer
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This exclusive technology delivers more brilliant colours, even in bright areas of the picture where blues and greens are washed out on conventional screens
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Yes |
| Sound System
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SRS Tru Surround |
| Dimensions
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Height=31.9cm Depth=83.0cm Width=123.0cm |
| Auto Set Up
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Automatically tunes in and sets up the channels at a touch of a button
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Yes |
| Digital Video Noise Reduction
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Yes |
| Child lock to prevent unwanted tampering
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Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio
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Image ratio refers to the relation of the width of the image to the height. While you can change the size of the image, the ratio stays constant.
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16:9 |
| On-Screen Menus
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Yes |
| Sleep Timer
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Can be set to switch off automatically
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Yes |
| Teletext
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Access to ceefax and teletext services
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Yes |
| Scart Sockets
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The analogue scart connector carries analogue sound and picture signals in 1 cable. Scart is currently the most popular way of connecting TVs to other AV equipment. For improved picture quality you may want to consider upgrading to HDMI which carries digital sound and pciture signals.
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2 |
| Use as PC Monitor
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This screen will receive RGB PC in signals
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Yes |
| Viewing Angle
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176/176 Degrees |
| Guarantee Period
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The length of time your TV is covered against technical faults. The guarantee covers all parts and labour costs involved in the repair. The guarantee is back to base which means in the unlikely event of a fault you can take the TV back to any of our 5 branches for repair.
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12 Months |
Graded : Yes
