text: Front Angled left Back (A/V inputs) Back (full view) EnergyGuide label Extreme angle Remote Side View larger Samsung PN51F5500 51" 1080p 3D plasma HDTV with Wi-Fi® Item #: 30551F5500 30 Reviews This item is no longer available. Original Price: $849.99 Shop all Plasma TVs Need help? 1.888.955.6000 Email Chat Ask an expert advisor No pressure, no commission — just lots of good advice from our highly trained staff. Overview Reviews Details Accessories Articles & Videos by Steve Kindig Plasma looks amazing in 2D or 3D Samsung's PN51F5500 creates vibrant, engaging images whether you're watching 2D or 3D video. 3D certainly makes you feel more a part of the on-screen action, and while true 3D content is still kind of scarce, this set's 2D-to-3D conversion creates an added sense of depth with the push of a button. If you're already a 3D fan, just slip on a pair of the included 3D glasses and add another dimension to your viewing enjoyment. And if you don't love 3D (yet), this is an outstanding TV for watching 2D, too. This Smart TV will make you feel smart, too When you connect to your broadband Internet service you'll see why Samsung calls this a Smart TV. Built-in web apps let you instantly watch movies streamed from Netflix®, or catch up on TV shows you missed with Hulu Plus™. There's tons more to explore, and if your PC is networked you can even search through the video and music you've stored on it using the TV's remote. This set's built-in Wi-Fi® gives you another way to take advantage of your wireless network. The PN51F5500 makes finding great things to watch easier. Samsung's innovative Smart Hub organizes your favorite entertainment into five simple panels: On-TV, Movies and Shows, Social, Apps, and a panel for your personal photos, videos and music. You can actually ask the TV for recommendations while you're watching, like "what football games are on?" You speak into the microphone built into the touchpad remote, which feels more natural than talking to the TV screen. Samsung's Galaxy phones and tablets play well with this TV If you have a Galaxy S3 smartphone or Galaxy tablet, you can share movies, photos, and music via the PN51F5500. Your Wi-Fi® network lets you do things like toss photos from your phone or tablet to the screen with the swipe of a finger. Or push streaming video like Netflix movies from device to screen. Sending content from your phone to your TV is cool, and going TV-to-phone is even cooler. Just download Samsung's free Smart View app and use the TV View feature to mirror whatever's on the PN51F5500's screen on your Galaxy S3 phone or Galaxy tablet. You can leave the room anytime without leaving your entertainment behind. Pretty sweet. Learn about the ins and outs of HDMI connections at the Crutchfield Learning Center. Shop our selection of HDMI cables. Tip: For a list of over-the-air digital TV stations you can receive, as well as antenna recommendations for your location, enter your zip code in AntennaWeb's mapping tool. PN51F5500 Features:50.7" screen (measured diagonally)glossy screen, black bezel and cabinettuner receives over-the-air HDTV broadcasts (antenna required)QAM cable TV tuner (subscription required to receive cable channels contact your local service provider for details)displays 3D images when you wear Samsung's active 3D glasses (2 pairs of glasses are included)2D-to-3D conversion adds 3D-like depth to non-3D video sources600Hz Subfield Motion for clear video motionInternet-ready Smart TV plays Netflix® video and more (subscription required for some services)supports up to 5.1-channel audio with streaming movie services like Netflix and Vudu (audio quality depends on your connection speed)built-in Wi-Fi® to link to a wireless networkbuilt-in web browserdual-core processor for improved web browsing and app multitaskingAllShare video and music streaming from a DLNA-compatible Windows® PC2-way screen mirroring via Wi-Fi send content wirelessly from device-to-TV or TV-to-device with compatible Samsung smartphones and tabletsbuilt-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)illuminated touchpad remote with built-in microphone for voice controlfree downloadable Android app lets you use a compatible smartphone or tablet as a remote controlAnynet+ simplifies control of compatible Samsung components via the HDMI connection (HDMI-CEC)meets ENERGY STAR® requirementsConnections and Dimensions:4 A/V inputs, including:3 HDMI1 component video (selectable component/composite)RF input for antenna/cable signalsoptical digital audio outputEthernet port for a wired connection to a home network2 USB inputs for connecting a camera or thumb drivedetachable swivel stand (stand "footprint" is 26-1/2"W x 12-1/4"D)wall-mountable (bracket not included)46-15/16"W x 27-15/16"H x 2-9/16"D (31-7/16"H x 12-1/4"D on stand)weight: 44.7 lbs. with stand; 40.7 lbs. without standwarranty: 1 year parts & labor in-home service or pick-up for serviceOur 60-day money-back guarantee The pros of plasma If you're into picture quality, and you want a cinema-like home viewing experience, you owe it to yourself to check out plasma for your next TV. Plasma holds the edge when it comes to smooth motion and rich colors high-def movies and TV shows look effortlessly real. Plasma's superior picture contrast and deep black levels are best enjoyed in rooms without a lot of windows or lamps, where you can dim or darken the lights. Samsung PN51F5500 Reviews Average Customer Review: 30 reviews Review this product Submit a review and then enter to win a $350 rewards card Filter by rating: 5 Star: (0) 4 Star: (0) 3 Star: (0) 2 Star: (0) 1 Star: (0) Review this product: Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences about this product. Please be sure to focus your comments on the product itself. Read our Review Guidelines for more information. Review title * Email Your email won't be visible. Please use the email address that is associated with your order. 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Yes No Samsung PN51F5500 Written By TedK, Milton, WI on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value The TV has a great picture. Was easy to set-up. Easy to use, all works through my cable HDMI box controller. Ziggy at Crutchfield was a great help. Thanks. Pros: Good picture, good sound, easy to use. Glad I got the Plasma even though Big Box stores in my area said the Plasma TV's are going the way of the Dodo Bird. Cons: After 2 months, NONE. Was this review helpful? Yes No great TV Written By jim, la Crescenta, ca on Friday, April 25, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value My son loves the graphics on his games Pros: Easy to set up. Great picture. Cons: Seems Wobbly on stand no problem usually but in California earthquake might break. Was this review helpful? Yes No Excellent TV at a great price Written By John W, Stony Point, NY on Monday, March 24, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value This is a superb TV, especially for the price. I have the TV wall mounted in the middle of the wide wall in a rectangular room. This is a setup where plasma is far better than LCD since when watching this TV some of us will be watching it off center where the plasma picture does not fade. Picture quality is beautiful, setup was reasonably easy. Since I mounted it directly on the wall, I did not assemble the stand. The TV was light enough that my wife and I could easily lift it onto the wall mounting bracket. Although I have not yet tried the smart features I am completely satisfied with the picture quality. My one very minor disappointment was that I could not get the remote to control my Dish Network DVR receiver. This ended up not being an issue since I was able to get the Dish Network DVR remote to control the TV. Pros: A lot of TV for the price, Plasma picture quality, smart TV features, availability of 3D if I get any 3D content to view. Cons: Remote could not control digital satellite receiver. Was this review helpful? Yes No Great TV for a Great Price! Written By HunterJ, New Tripoli, PA on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Bought this TV for my newly finished man cave. Saw the tech and consumer reviews and thought this would be an excellent choice. Since the only negative was screen glare from natural lighting in rooms, I had no concerns since my basement has no outside lighting. I purchased a Yamaha receiver with ARC connectivity, which the TV has and although it took me a while to figure it all out, both units now complement one another. Just be sure to purchase "high speed" HDMI cables as it won't work without them. The A/V receiver really enhances the minimally adequate speakers built into the TV. Overall, I am very pleased and expect to enjoy many movies and NFL games over the coming years. Pros: Great picture Easy connections Smart Features are more than adequate. Cons: Remote can be tedious to use. Set up requires careful review of a very complex, overwhelming online manual. Online manual needs to be more concise and more user friendly. Way too long and no easy way to follow while doing setup of TV. Had to keep laptop nearby to follow directions. Was this review helpful? Yes No Incredible Picture Written By Rick T., Cleveland, OH on Monday, March 17, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Extremely happy with my Samsung purchase. Picture quality is wonderful. Setup was very easy and Trouble free.I only wish I was as smart as the TV. Pros: Everything Cons: None Was this review helpful? Yes No 51" plasma TV Written By Duane, Spokane WA. on Sunday, March 02, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Great picture Pros: Good quality Cons: Getting use to the TV format. Was this review helpful? Yes No Samsung PN51F5500 Written By harold d, maryville,TN on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Have been in operation only 6 days, tv is now on my network and so far all is well. Have not tried all features yet. When you're 86 you slow down a bit Pros: picture quality ease of operation is very good for what iI have tried. Cons: Owener's manual is not very detailed. Will try to download a better one. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No great tv. excellent picture quality. Written By bob, gowanda, ny on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value great picture, easy set up right out of box. no problem connecting to time warner. replaces 10 year old panasonic plasma that was semi-hd.big difference. smart features an added bonus. remote is very easy to use, love voice command. wi-fi set up almost automatic. Pros: price, features, picture quality. Cons: cannot connect wirelessly with apple products ( iPhone, computer ). 3D glasses uncomfortable after awhile. 1 out of 1 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Jim. Written By Jim M, Mansfield on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value The TV is great. Very pleased with the picture quality. Unfortunately I have not been able to connect the Samsung remote control so that it controls my cable set-top box. Time Warner and Samsung don't play nice together. I have to use the Time Warner remote control to use the TV guide and change channels and use the Samsung remote to use the Samsung apps like YouTube. Have searched each company's website and talked to a Time Warner rep and still haven't found a solution. Pros: Great picture Cons: Will not work with equipment provided by my cable company 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No great tv Written By scott, kansas on Tuesday, January 07, 2014 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Great picture, good sound, menus are fairly easy to navigate. Great value. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Everybody's happy with this smart tv Written By cwtrex, Crescent City, FL on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Best tv ever with greatest picture quality and son nice to watch YouTube Videos on the big screen. Was funny to find it took a week to find the mute button which is on the side of the remote. There are so many features including the voice activation that you will never tire of the great entertainment. 3 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Product Reviews were right-on! Written By RonB, Central VA on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value I did a lot of research before buying and I wasn't disappointed once the television was delivered and installed. We totally appreciate the great picture and functionality. Buying from Crutchfield was also a great idea! 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Much for your bucks Written By WalterJ, Oakdale, NY on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Replaced a 9 yr. old Samsung that gave me great service . This PN515500 meets my expectations for a Samsung product. Not as easy to use as my old Samsung but I guess that's to be expected after 9 yrs. of advancements. Twitter appears on screen at each start-up and is sometimes hard to get rid of. Small controller hard to use with large hands and stubby fingers. Pros: Great all around performance at affordable price Cons: Small controller 2 out of 2 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No plasma tv Written By diw, fishersville,va on Sunday, December 08, 2013 "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value good color, many features Cons: some sticking of picture, may be from my dvr 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Best TV Hands Down for the Money Written By Deathlurker, Atlanta, GA and Santa Rosa Beach, FL on Monday, December 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value This is the best TV for the money. I bought five for my new house. Pros: Picture Quality Costs WIFI Cons: Nothing 1 out of 3 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Samsung PN51F5500 Written By phenix, boise id on Monday, December 02, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value love this tv Was this review helpful? Yes No Samsung Plasma TV Written By Jake B, Barkhamsted CT on Saturday, November 16, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value This is our 2nd Samsung, safer the 1st died after only 3 1/2 years. We were a little reluctant to buy another but Crutchfield assured us this would be a great TV. After only month it seems fine. It is a little confusing to use the remote.it is a lot smarter than we are unfortunately. But Crutchfield as usual comes through with great customer support. The picture quality is wonderful. The difference between HD and regular channels is remarkable. The TV is much lighter than our previous Samsung of the same size. Must be technology. The sound is so much better also. We had purchased a Bose sound system for the previous TV but really don't need it for this one the sound is so great. All in all a wonderful set. Pros: Easy to put the stand on and get ready to go. Great picture especially in HD. Sound is great Cons: Remote is a little hard to get used to 4 out of 4 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No In my world, no disappointments Written By ChrisM, Westfield, MA on Monday, November 04, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value This is really our first large screen TV; just not our first flatscreen. I'm a recovering engineer so as most of us do, we tend to agonize over decisions like plasma vs. LCD. That's where the information found on Crutchfield can be very helpful. In any event, the TV arrived as promised in factory packing and it was in great shape. All told, it probably took 15 minutes from "here's your box" to "what channel is that!?" Easy to get started. I have not explored all of the possibilities of this unit, but there is a bunch you can do. LOTS of aps on this thing! Bought the camera as we are planning to Skype; connected to our wireless network right away (not an Apple network) and hasn't looked back since. Picture is excellent and as with most units of this size and price break there is a lot you do with the picture and sound. By the way, the speaker sound is actually really decent; not much on the low end but it's clear and certainly gets loud enough for the hearing impaired without breaking up or clipping. The room is a bit on the darker side with varioius viewing angles which are the main reasons we went with plasma. Mounting it on the wall is easy; doesn't weight very much but with the size, help from the significant other is recommended. This is our second Samsung flat screen and overall, really happy with it. Pros: Very good picture, very good sound, very flexible and user friendly. Cons: The touch pad on the remote can take some practice; if the TV suddenly starts changing channels and doing other crazy things, take a look. Someone is sitting on the remote. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Good 3D TV at a reasonable price Written By WNM, Heathsville, VA on Sunday, November 03, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Outstanding picture, both 2D and 3D. 3D is better than the in-theater experience. A lot of quality for a reasonable price. Pros: Price, quality Cons: Smart TV features are annoying and not useful. Fortunately they can be turned off. 7 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Feels like the very first time. Written By SteveH, Winston-Salem, NC on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value I'd always wanted to try a plasma HDTV. And when my Sony Bravia 41" LCD model began acting up after four years, I ordered this 51" plasma model from Crutchfield. My only problem with the initial setup was mechanical; you need a drill, not a Phillips screwdriver, to get the screws in good and tight. Once that was done and the TV was up and running, I was a little disappointed in the brightness of the display. THEN I opened the menu, selected "Picture," and switched the picture preference from "Regular" to "Dynamic." Oh . . . my . . . goodness. Incredibly rich, vibrant color and depth. (And the glossiness of the screen only adds to the vivid experience.) I stayed up late the first evening, watching a football game just to stare at the picture, not the game. Have also made a few minor adjustments in brightness, etc. to suit my particular tastes. It's been about three weeks since the TV arrived, and I'm still pleasantly shocked every time I turn it on. My only regret is that I didn't order a plasma model four years ago. Pros: Jaw-dropping picture quality, in my opinion. Convenient "smart" features. Cons: The swivel stand was a little overcomplicated as far as assembly and attachment to the TV. 9 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great TV Written By Chris, Walpole MA on Sunday, October 06, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Amazing picture, easy to set up, compatable with all my stuff...love it! Initially I was concerned about the glare mentioned in other reviews, but it's barely noticable... Pros: Picture quality, hands down best I've experienced anywhere. Cons: The remote took some time to get used to, but that's not a huge deal. Haven't figured out how to truly turn off the TV, it goes into a standby mode still consuming energy. 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Replacement TV Written By Jeff, Palmyra on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value First of all it was nice to have the Crutchfield team deliver the TV and do the basic set up. We have been using the TV for about a month and the picture is fantastic. I really appreciate the true blacks, but the full range of color is very accurate. I had researched LCD versus Plasma for a few weeks, so I knew I was going to get a nice TV and it was nice that my local Crutchfield carried that model. The 3D is an added bonus. The powered glasses were easy to set up and pictures really did jump off the screen. Pros: All the pros of a quality plasma TV. Cons: Not sure it is a real negative; just a fact of life. Let's face it, for anyone over 30, the interface on smart TVs requires a bit of practice. It took a bit of time for me to walk my luddite tending wife thought the system--but she now can navigate, if not like a pro, at least well enough not to be calling me to ..."make this thing work"..... 13 out of 13 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Clear picture with vivid color Written By Blackberry, Tucson, AZ on Wednesday, August 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value This Samsung plasma TV provides clear pictures in vivid color. The Smart TV feature extends the device's utility as we are using it for OTA and Internet video options. Had a bit of trouble with access of the Smart Features, but this was repaired by replacing the mother board. Pros: Picture, internet access, plasma smoothness. Cons: Remote may take a bit of getting used to. 5 out of 7 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Good PRODUCT Written By singerman2, Colonial Heights, Va. on Saturday, July 27, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Excellent Product - Works As Advertized 3 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No EXCELLENT!! Written By Anonymous, New Bern, NC on Sunday, July 07, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value This TV is smarter than I am! Had to replace my Sony that went Tango Uniform after just 3 years... The hardest part was bolt the new TV to the wall. Hookup and setup took about 10 minutes combined... the TV did the rest. It recognized all my components (Yamaha and Sony) and started up on its own. Some minor adjustments to brightness due to the light in the room and I was enjoying this beautiful picture in no time flat! I ordered on a Wednesday and it was here on Thursday! Unbelievable! Cructhfield had the best price anywhere and their customer service remains phenomenal since I stated using them in the early 90's. Awesome! 6 out of 6 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Samsung PN51F5500 Written By DarylB, Waxhaw, NC on Friday, July 05, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Awesome Plasma, Have watched 3D, Blue Ray Movies. Very satisfied Pros: Color & Sharpness Cons: Generates some heat 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great TV! Written By Jo, Ventnor City, NJ on Friday, May 31, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value Love, love, love the TV..... Great Picture & Ez to set-up & use it's Smart Features 5 out of 5 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Amazing Written By KBTV, St Charles, IL on Monday, May 20, 2013 Crutchfield Customer Review (What's this?) "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value The TV so far is fantastic. It has a great picture. I have it connected to my wired Ethernet and it connects perfectly. The remote is very interesting it has a touch pad on it which made it new and difficult to learn but after about 2 minutes all was good. It has a great learning feature to learn the cable boxes remote. I have not been able to use all of the features yet because I just got it up on the wall. Pros: Price to features 9 out of 9 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Great TV! Written By Spencer, Orange, Va. on Monday, April 22, 2013 "Coolness Factor" Build Quality Ease of Use Picture Quality Value I have owned this TV for a little over 48 hours and have been pleasantly surprised by it. This TV may be on the cheaper side (at $849.99) but that does not show through on the build quality or picture quality. The remote that came with the TV has a track pad on it and is very similar to the track pad remote that came with the 8000 series plasma's last year but works ten time better. The sensitivity on the track pad is much improved on this remote over last years. I experienced a delay when pushing the TV channel buttons and volume buttons on last years 8000 series plasma TV track pad remote, however the track pad remote that came with this TV has no delay. The picture quality is very nice and the colors look true, however do improve after calibrating. This TV's panel seems to have next to no image retention from TV station logo's or tickers which is very important. I would highly recommend this TV to any friend or family member. Pros: Price, Picture quality and build quality. Cons: The smart TV app menu is set to come on when you first turn the TV on by default. Once I found the option in the settings menu to turn this off I was very happy. 28 out of 29 people found this helpful Was this review helpful? Yes No Hands-on research Features and specs chart | What's in the box? | In-depth notes What's in the box? Download owner's manual 51" Plasma TV 5' AC power cord Pedestal base Pedestal neck Smart Touch Remote Control (AA59-00772A) 2 "AAA" batteries IR blaster 2 Pair of 3D active glasses (SSG-5100GB) Two CR2025 3V batteries Self-adhesive wire stand Eight 4mm x 10mm screws 4 Ferrite cores Cleaning cloth User Manual Quick Start Guide Important Safety Precautions "Stop/Samsung Support" note Ferrite Core note Features and Specs Display Screen Size 50.7" Screen Design Flat Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Resolution (pixels) 1920 x 1080 Screen Refresh Rate N/C Backlighting Type N/A 3D Active Features Instant Internet Movie Streaming Netflix,Hulu,Vudu,Amazon,YouTu Wi-Fi Yes MHL-compatible Yes Picture In Picture Yes Parts Warranty 1 Year Labor Warranty 1 Year Type of Warranty Service In-home Connections Total Video Inputs 4 HDMI Inputs 3 Component Video Inputs 1 Composite Video Inputs 0 RF Inputs 1 PC Input No Ethernet Port Yes USB Port Yes Optical Digital Audio Output 1 Rear Coaxial Digital Audio Output None Analog Audio Output None Power Consumption Estimated Yearly Electricity Use (EnergyGuide) 152 kWh Estimated Yearly Energy Cost (EnergyGuide) $17 Dimensions & Mounting Information Width (inches) 47 Height with Stand (inches) 31-1/2 Height without Stand (inches) 28 Depth with Stand (inches) 12-1/4 Depth without Stand (inches) 2-5/8 Stand Width (inches) 26-1/2 Weight with Stand 44.7 lbs Weight without Stand 40.7 lbs Wall Mountable Yes Wall Bracket Included No Pedestal Stand Assembly required Product Research Video Features Audio Features Network/USB Functions Convenience Features Remote-Voice-Gesture Control Mounting Options Video Features Wide Color Enhancer Plus: Wide Color Enhancer Plus allows you to see picture color the way the director originally intended. Witness the entire RGB spectrum brought to life on your screen to bring you exceptionally vibrant, yet natural-looking images faithful to the director's original intent. 600Hz Subfield Motion: The Samsung F5500 series Plasma TV features 600Hz Subfield Motion technology with a fast 0.001ms response time that minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programming and movie content. The 600Hz Subfield Motion technology makes action more life-like and natural looking. Action scenes and sporting events are crisp, clear and picture perfect. 600Hz Subfield Motion flashes a single image up to 600 times a second creating unprecedented picture quality. Contours are crisper and scrolling text sharper; no matter how fast images are moving. Fast action scenes are both clear with rich deep color detail. Cinema Smooth: Movies are shot at 24 fps (frames per second); Cinema Smooth is a refined playback process of 24p movies from Blu-ray and Satellite TV sources that accurately converts and displays content originally shot on film at 24fps as compared to the 30fps of DVD and Blu-ray disc. This allows for smoother motion scenes when watching sources shot at the standard movie rate of 24fps. HDTV Tuner: The TV has built-in over-the-air HDTV (ATSC) and Digital Cable (QAM) tuners, so you don't need a separate set-top box to receive and decode over-the-air HDTV/SDTV or unencrypted Digital Cable signals. 1080p Resolution: The Samsung F5500 series Plasma TV displays all inputs at a resolution of 1080p (1920 x 1080). The television's HDMI and component video inputs will accept 1080p (24/60Hz), 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i video signals. HDMI (v.1.4): The Samsung Plasma TV features three HDMI 1.4 inputs to connect to your Blu-ray/DVD player, Satellite/Cable receiver, or AV receiver. All HDMI inputs support x.v.Color, Deep Color, 3D, and CEC. The HDMI 2 input also supports the ARC function. In addition, any HDMI input can be used to connect a PC to this TV. Component Video: The Plasma TV features a single component video input. The TV's component video input can also be used as a composite video input (480i only). Full HD 3D (via HDMI 1.4): The Samsung F5500 series Plasma TV offers Full HD (1080p) 3D capability. Samsung 3D TV utilizes Bluetooth-enabled active shutter glasses (two pair included) for a full 1080p 3D viewing experience when coupled with a 3D source, such as a 3D-ready Blu-ray player or an HD 3D broadcast from satellite or cable providers (connected via HDMI 1.4). The Samsung F5500 series Plasma TV automatically adjusts the overall picture to provide an optimal 3D effect. The Samsung 3D TV also offers a unique feature that allows you to intensify your 2D viewing experience by up-converting it to virtual 3D. In addition, you can adjust the overall 3D perspective (+/-5) and overall 3D image depth (1-10). Samsung 3D TV supports Full HD 3D for 1920 x 2205p (24Hz) or 1280 x 1470p (60Hz) video signals; and virtual 3D for 1920 x 1080p (24/30/60Hz), 1920 x 1080i (60Hz), or 1280 x 720p (60hz) video signals. The Samsung F5500 series Plasma TV offers various 3D modes to match your 3D viewing needs. 2D-3D: Changes a 2D image to 3D; you can adjust the focus and depth of the image to maximize 3D experience. Side-by-Side: Displays two images next to each other. Available when the resolution is 720p, 1080i or 1080p. Top & Bottom: Displays one image above another. Available when the resolution is 720p, 1080i or 1080p. 3D-2D: Displays the image for the left eye only. Off: Turns the 3D function off. Note: 2010 Samsung IR 3D glasses and3D glasses from other manufacturers are not compatible. Some 3D modes may not be available depending on the format of the image source. PIP, Auto Program, and some Picture Adjustment functions will also be disabled in 3D mode. Included 3D Glasses (2 pair): The Samsung F5500 series Plasma TV includes two pair of 3D active glasses with built-in Bluetooth. Samsung's 3D Active Glasses (SSG-5100GB) offer a comfortable fit through its lightweight frame and flexible noise- and ear-pieces. The Samsung 3D Active Glasses are powered by a single CR2025 3V lithium coin-type battery (pre-installed). The battery can last up to 150 hours when powered on. The Samsung's 3D Active Glasses provide a viewing range between 6.5' and 19.5' from the Samsung 3D-ready TV. Note: If the 3D glasses move outside of the recommended operating distance, the signal from the TV will be disconnected and the display of the 3D glasses will turn off after several seconds. If you lie on your side while watch TV with 3D glasses, the picture may look dark or may not be visible. When viewing 3D video under fluorescent lighting (50-60Hz), you may notice a small amount of screen flickering. Picture Control: You can make the following adjustments for an optimum picture. Screen Sizes: You can choose one of the following screen sizes. 16:9: Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. Zoom 1: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the arrows on the remote. Zoom 2: Vertically enlarges the size of the picture more than Zoom 1 and allows you to move the enlarged picture using the arrows on the remote. Wide Fit: Proportionally enlarges the picture to fit the entire screen without changing the aspect ratio. 4:3: Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode with pillars on the left and right of the screen. Screen Fit: See the full image with no resizing when HDMI (720p/1080i/180p) or Component (1080i/1080p) signals are inputted Picture Modes: Picture Modes apply preset adjustments to the picture. Dynamic: increases the brightness of the screen (suitable for bright rooms) Standard: suitable for a normal environment Relax: useful for reducing eye strain Movie: darkens the screen and reduces glare (appropriate for dark rooms) Entertain: sharpens images for a more dynamic viewing experience (only available when connected to a computer) Manual Picture Settings: The TV has several options for manually adjusting the picture quality. Cell Light: sets the individual pixel brightness Contrast: adjusts the contrast level of the picture Brightness: adjusts the brightness level of the picture Sharpness: adjusts the edge definition of the picture Color: adjusts the color saturation of the picture Tint (G/R): adjusts the color tint of the picture Advanced Picture Settings: The TV also offers more advanced picture adjustments for fine tuning. Dynamic Contrast: adjusts the screen contrast so that the optimal contrast is provided Black Tone: adjusts the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth Flesh Tone: emphasize the pink flesh tone in a picture RGB Only: displays the red, green, and blue colors so you can make fine adjustments to hue and saturation Color Space: adjusts the range of colors available to create the image (Auto/Native) White Balance: adjusts the color temperature for more natural picture colors Gamma: adjusts the primary color (red, green, blue) intensity Motion Lighting: The TV automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen in response to the brightness of the room. In bright light, the screen brightens. In dim light, the screen dims. Picture Options: Additional picture options provide you with a better viewing experience. Color Tone: adjusts the overall color tone of the televisions using one of four presets: Cool, Normal, Warm 1, Warm 2 Digital Clean View: if the broadcast signal received by the TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Clean View feature to reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen MPEG Noise Filter: reduces MPEG noise to provide an improved picture HDMI Black Level: select the black level on the screen to adjust the screen depth when you have a component connected via HDMI to the television Black Optimizer: Adjusts overall black color depth to give a change to picture depth. This is not available when playing a media file or using the TV as a computer display. Note: Picture settings can be applied to all sources or only the current source. Film & Game Modes: The television provides Film & Game modes. Film Mode: The TV can be set to automatically sense and process film signals from all sources and adjust the picture from optimum quality. Film mode is supported in TV, AV, Component (480i/1080i), and HDMI (480i/1080i). Game Mode: When connecting the television to a game console, you can enjoy a more realistic gaming experience when selecting Game Mode. BD Wise: BD Wise provides the optimal picture quality for Samsung DVD, Blu-ray, and Home Theater products which support BD Wise. When BD Wise is set to On, the TV's picture mode is automatically changed to the optimal resolution. Anti Burn-In Technology: To reduce the possibility of screen burn-in, this Plasma TV is equipped with screen burn-in prevention technology. Samsung's Anti-burn-in technology uses auto pixel shift and signal pattern processing functions to ensure that no images are burned into the plasma panel. The Time setting allows you to program the time between movement of the picture in minutes. Pixel Shift: This function shifts the pixels of the displayed image every 1-4 minutes to prevent burn-in. Scrolling: This function removes after-images on the screen by moving all the pixels on the PDP according to a pattern. Side Gray (Dark/Light): When you watch TV with the screen ratio of 4:3, the screen is prevented from any damage by adjusting the white balance on both the extreme left and right sides of the television. Auto Protection Time: If the screen remains idle with a still image for a certain period of time (10, 20, 40, 60 minutes) defined by the user, the TV's built-in screen saver is activated to prevent the formation of host images on the screen. PIP (Picture-in-Picture): You can watch the TV's tuner and one external video source (component/HDMI) simultaneously. The component/HDMI source will be displayed as the main picture, while the TV channel will be displayed in a sub-screen, while which can be moved to each corner of the television's screen. You can switch the audio between the main screen and sub-screen. Audio Features DTS Premium Sound: The Samsung Plasma TV offers DTS Premium Sound with DTS TruSurround and DTS TruDialog. DTS TruSurround: DTS TruSurround is a patented DTS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. DTS TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including the internal television speakers. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats. DTS TruDialog: This function allows you to increase the intensity of a voice over background music or sound effects so that dialogue can be heard more clearly. Sound Position: The speakers of this TV provide different sound images according to how you position the television. You can select between "Wall-Mount" or "Stand" to provide the best sound quality based on the television's placement. 5-Band EQ + Preset Sound Modes: You can manually adjusts the TV's built-in 5-band EQ (100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, and 10 kHz) for a more customized sound, or you can simply choose from the following Preset Sound Modes: Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. Music: Emphasizes music over voices. Movie: Provides the best sound for movies. Clear Voice: Emphasizes voices over other sounds. Amplify: Amplify mode is for people who have difficulty hearing. Audio Extras: The Samsung TV offers a variety of audio adjustments to meet your listening needs. 3D Audio: 3D audio technology provides immersive sound that matches the pop-up effect of 3 Video by using perspective in the audio depth control. 3D Audio in only available while viewing 3D content. Audio Delay: The Audio Delay function corrects audio/video mismatch, when watching TV or video, and listening to a digital audio output using an external device such as an AV receiver. You can adjust the audio delay from 0ms to 250 ms. Picture Off: You can turn the television's screen off and still listen to audio. Digital Audio (Dolby Digital/DTS compatible): The optical digital output terminal will output Dolby Digital/DTS (when available) or 2 channel PCM.The digital optical output terminal only sends an audio signal in Dolby Digital/DTS when receiving Dolby Digital/DTS surround sound from a digital broadcast channel through the tuner, network apps, and USB ports on the Plasma TV. The optical digital audio output will only output in 2ch stereo from sources connected to the TV via HDMI or RCA. ARC (Audio Return Channel): The Audio Return Channel in HDMI 1.4 enables a TV, via a single HDMI cable, to send audio data "upstream" to an A/V receiver; increasing user flexibility and eliminating the need for any separate S/PDIF audio connection. This feature allows audio to be sent from the television to your A/V receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio/video to the television. This eliminates the need for extra cables connected to the TV. ARC allows audio from the TV tuner, Network connection, inserted USB device, HDMI inputs, or any analog connected device to be heard through your ARC compatible AV receiver via the television's HDMI ARC input. The audio from the TV's tuner, network connection, and USB port can pass as Dolby Digital or 2ch PCM. HDMI and analog connected devices will be output as 2ch PCM only. Note: Both the television and the receiver must support ARC for this function to work properly. When connecting an A/V receiver that is compatible with Audio Return Channel (ARC), connect it to the TV's HDMI 2 input. If connecting a system that is incompatible Audio Return Channel (ARC), an additional audio connection via Digital Audio Out (Optical) is necessary. SoundShare: The TV is compatible with the SoundShare feature found on some Samsung Crystal Surround AirTrack active speaker systems (sound bars). SoundShare makes a wireless connection between the TV and the speaker system via Bluetooth. Once the two are paired, you can control the volume and mute the sound by using the remote control from the TV or the speaker system. If you change the AirTrack from TV mode to another mode or turned off, the TV audio will resume playing from the TV's speakers. SoundShare can be found on the Samsung HW-F450, HW-F550, HW-F551, HW-F750, and HW-F850. Network/USB Functions Samsung's Dual Core Processor: Samsung's Dual Core processing speeds allow you to perform multiple tasks at the same time, such as using an app while downloading another one. It also enables faster web browsing and application access. Network Connection (wired/wireless): You can set up the Samsung Plasma TV so that it can access your home network and online Samsung Apps through your local area network (LAN) using a wired (RJ-45 Ethernet) or wireless connection (built-in WiFi). You can setup a wired network connection automatically or manually. You can setup the wireless network connection using these four methods; PBC(WPS), Auto Network Search, One Foot, or Manually. Note: The TV's built-in WiFi supports IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN networks and WEP (open/shared), WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) network security. WiFi Direct: When using WiFi Direct, you can connect directly with other devices without using a wireless router. You'll be able to wirelessly transfer personal content (such as photos & videos) to the Samsung Plasma TV without connecting to your home network. WiFi Direct completely bypasses your WiFi access point/router, so it's easy to set up. Streaming of copy-protected content and other certain formats are not supported. AllShare/DLNA Certified: The Samsung Plasma TV's AllShare function, along with its DLNA Certification allow you to watch videos (Divx/AVI/H.264/MPEG/MKV/MOV/WMV), photos (JPEG/PNG/BMP/MPO), and listen to music (MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC/OGG) saved on your Windows PC (or other DLNA Certified media server) through the TV via its Ethernet (LAN) port or built-in WiFi (wireless). This eliminates the need to copy your photo, video, and music files to a separate USB storage device. Note: Windows PCs with XP and Vista installed require Samsung's PC Share Manager software, which can be downloaded for free at www.samsung.com. Not compatible with older Windows OS versions and Mac. Screen Mirroring: This Screen Mirroring function lets you view the screen of your WiFi-enabled Samsung Android smart phone or tablet (with support for AllShare Cast) on the Samsung Plasma TV. Samsung Apps: Once you have connected the Samsung TV to your home network, you gain access to Samsung Apps. Samsung Apps lets you download for pay or free-of-charge applications and services to the Samsung Plasma TV. You can enjoy a variety of content from various downloaded applications; such as videos, music, photos, games, and news. Samsung Apps has a growing collection of pay and free-of-charge online applications that connect you to some of your favorite online content; such as movies from Netflix or Vudu, TV shows from Hulu Plus, videos from YouTube, music from Pandora, and social updates from Facebook or Twitter. Movies: Watch movies and TV shows on Netflix (5.1ch), Vudu, HuluPlus, Amazon Instant Video, HBO GO, & CinemaNow. Music: Listen to music from Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn, SHOUTcast Radio, & vTuner Social Networks: Share your thoughts and comments about a program on the air through social networking services. Social Networks displays social network services such as Twitter, Facebook, & Google Talk, on a single screen. You can post messages and comments in the same manner as you would using a computer. You also have access to YouTube, & Picasa. News & Weather: Includes apps that provide information content; such as news (USA Today), weather (AccuWeather), and more. Fitness: Fitness is an application that helps you stay fit. Create a profile, set up an exercise plan, and start exercising according to a structured regimen. Kids: A recommended list for applications and content that is suitable for children and even provides services not currently installed on the TV. Using Kids, you can download applications and content for your children to your TV. Certain services, however, are fee-based. Note: Samsung Apps require an Internet connection with a speed of 1.5mbps or greater. Some application services may be provided in English only and the content available may vary, depending on your area. Visit Samsung's App Store for a complete list of available Samsung Apps. Web Browser You can access the internet using the player's Web Brower application. You can search web pages using Google or Bing. You may enter a URL addresses or enter a keyword search. The player will archive your web browser history. You can also save "Favorite" web pages and create a "Home" page. The playback of Flash videos is also supported. The Web Browser is optimized to fill your connected TV's screen. Use a USB- or Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse (both sold separately) for a more convenient web browsing experience Note: The browsing experience, however, may not be the same as it is on your computer. The Web Browser is not compatible with Java applications. E-commerce, for purchasing products online is not supported. ActiveX is not supported. Skype Ready: Samsung's free Skype app on the Samsung Plasma TV lets you make video calls from the comfort of your living room. Using the TV's remote control, you can create free Skype accounts, log into existing accounts, and navigate via a simple Skype interface made for the big screen. You can make free Skype-to-Skype voice and video calls to friends and family, wherever they are in the world from the Samsung TV (separate Samsung TV Skype camera required, sold separately). Tickers: The Ticker application provides useful News, Weather, and Stock Market information on-screen. Link Service Accounts: The Link Service Accounts function lets you link your player to your accounts with Internet services (such as Twitter, Facebook, etc.) so that the player can log you into the service automatically when you start the app for that service. Firmware/Software Updates: The television's Software Upgrade menu allows you to upgrade the TV's software & firmware for performance improvements & additional services. You can upgrade in four ways; USB, Internet, Alternative Software, or Standby Mode. The tested television contained firmware version(T-MST12AKUC-1012.4 as of 4/10/2013). There was an immediate firmware update (1013) available. Visit the Samsung Download Center for the latest Firmware/Software updates. Dual USB Ports: The television is equipped with two USB (type-A) ports. The first USB port can accept a USBmass-storage-class device (5V/0.5A), while the second will support a USB hard-disk-drive (5V/1A) or USB-enabled keyboard or camera (sold separately from Samsung). The USB ports let you view photo and movie files, as well as listen to audio files saved on a compatible USB device. Files must be formatted in FAT, exFAT, or NTFS. The TV can recognize up to 1,000 files per folder. Video Playback: The TV supports the following video file types; AVI, Divx, H.264, MPEG, MKV, MOV, and WMV. Movie files are displayed in a folder and title list in either date or alphabetical order. The TV offers Play, Pause, Search, and Resume playback functions for compatible video files stored on a compatible USB device. Still Image Playback: The TV supports the following still image file types; JPEG, PNG, BMP, or MPO. Still image files can be viewed as a slide show with background music or as a thumbnail view (up to 15 images). Still images can also viewed full-screen and zoomed or rotated. Audio Playback: The TV supports music files supports the following music file types; MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, and OGG. Music files are displayed in a folder and track list, and can be sorted by Artist, Album, or Genre. Music files can be repeated or shuffled in a selected folder. Convenience Features Smart Hub: This TV features Smart Hub, an interactive multi-purpose menu system. With Smart Hub, you can surf the web, download applications, and stay in touch with family and friends through social networking services. In addition, you can enjoy photo, video & music files stored on external storage devices. The new Smart Hub interface organizes your entertainment and content into 5 convenient panels. Social: Connect to YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. You can also make Skype video calls to friends by connecting the TV to a camera (sold separately from Samsung). Apps: Samsung Apps offers an extensive collection of free and paid news, sports, weather, and gaming content you can directly download to and enjoy on your TV. On TV: Check a listing of TV programs that are currently airing and are scheduled to be aired. Movies & TV Shows: Purchase and watch movies and TV shows from an online service provider. You can browse content by Favorites, Featured, Movies, or TV Shows. Photos/Videos/Music: Play back photo, video, and music files from an external USB or network storage device. Content Discovery: The TV offers unique ways to search and access your favorite and new content from the TV's tuner and network apps. Recommendations (w/ voice control): The Recommendation feature helps you discover what you want to watch on TV or the Internet with customized content options based on your preferences. Select Timeline View to display program recommendations for different times of the day. You can even use the TV's voice control system to ask the TV to find things to watch and get program suggestions. Favorite Channels: You can designate frequently watched channels as "Favorites". You can create up to 5 favorite channel list for each member of you family. You can also rename and edit favorite channel lists. Genre: It is possible to filter channels by genre, if the channels contain proper genre information. Schedule Manager: Using this function, you can set the TV to display a desired channel automatically on a day and at a time of your choice. The Schedule Manager can be set to repeat only once, everyday, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun. Input Source Names: You can assign a pre-programmed name to each of the inputs. When input naming is completed, you will no longer have to remember which component is connected to each input when selecting a source to watch. Source names include VCR, DVD, Cable STB, Satellite STB, PVR STB, AV Receiver, Game, Camcorder, PC, TV, DVI PC, DVI Device, IPTV, Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, and Digital Media Adapter. Hearing & Visually Impaired: The Samsung Plasma TV offers Close Captions and an Audio Guide for the hearing and visually impaired. Close Captions (CC): The TV provides Analog Closed Captions and Digital Closed Captions. The Digital CC offers customizable text, font, and size. The Caption feature does not work for Component and HDMI input sources. Audio Guide: Activate the audio guide for the visually impaired. This is only available with broadcasts that provide this service. Program Rating Lock: The Program Rating Lock feature automatically locks out programs that are deemed inappropriate for children. You can block TV program based on their ratings and Movies based on their MPAA rating, so you have more control over what your children watch. The Program Rating Lock function is protected by a 4-digit PIN. ENERGY STAR Compliant with ECO Settings: The Samsung Plasma TV is ENERGY STAR compliant and provides ECO settings to reduce the TV's power consumption and cut-down on energy costs. Eco Sensor: Samsung's unique Eco light sensor measures the intensity of the room's light and automatically calibrates the brightness of the image on the screen. In a sun-filled environment, the screen gets brighter and in dim surroundings, the intensity is reduced. This feature optimizes the viewing experience while also saving you energy. Energy Saver: This feature adjust the brightness of the TV in order to reduce power consumption. When watching TV at night, set the Energy Saver feature to High to reduce eye fatigue as well as power consumption. You can set this feature to High, Medium, Low, or Picture Off (sound remains on). No Signal Standby: The TV will automatically switch to standby mode, if no picture is being received for a predetermined set amount of time (15, 30, or 60 minutes). Auto Power Off: The TV will be automatically turn off after 4 hours of being left idle to prevent overheating. Self Diagnosis: The Samsung Plasma TV provides a Self Diagnosis menu which allows you to check the television for picture, sound, and signal problems. Picture Test: Use to check for picture problems. If the problem appears in the test picture, select "Yes" and follow the directions on the screen. Sound Test: Use the built-in melody sound to check for sound problems. If the problem occurs during the test, select "Yes" and follow the directions on the screen. Signal Test: An HD digital channel's reception quality is either perfect or the channels are unavailable. Adjust your antenna to increase signal strength. Timers: The Samsung Plasma TV offers On/Off and Sleep timers for your convenience. On/Off Timer: The three On/Off timers allow you to program the television to turn itself on and off by selecting a specific on time and a specific off time. An On/off timer can be set to repeat only once, everyday, Mon-Fri, Mon-Sat, or Sat-Sun. You can also choose the On Timer's content (TV, USB, or Antenna) and volume. The on and off timers work independently of one another. Sleep Timer: The sleep timer switches the television off after a specified amount of time. The sleep timer can be set to 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, or 180 minutes. Remote Support: The Samsung Remote Support service offers you one-on-one support with a Samsung Technician who can remotely diagnose your TV, adjust the TV settings, perform a factory reset, and install recommended firmware updates. Your TV must be connected to your homes wired or wireless network. E-Manual: The television only comes with a brief User Manual. A complete instruction manual is built-in into the TV and can be viewed on-screen. Open the e-Manual to learn how to use the TV's many features. Remote-Voice-Gesture Control Smart Touch Remote Control (w/ IR Blaster): The new Samsung Smart Touch Remote Control makes it even easier to navigate the television's entertainment sources, menu settings, and Smart TV features. Improved user convenience has been provided so that you can switch the channel and adjust the volume with just your fingertips while focusing on the TV screen. The built-in touchpad removes the need for a mouse when you change the menu settings or search for something on the Internet. You can even activate a virtual on-screen remote controller (w/ numeric keypad, playback controls, and shortcut menu) on the TV which can be operated through the remote's touchpad. It also has a built-in microphone that you can use to give the Samsung TV voice commands. In addition, the remote can be programmed to control satellite/cable boxes, Blu-ray players, and home theaters from other manufactures using the TV's setup menu and the included IR blaster. You can turn on the remote's backlight function for a brief moment with a press of a button. Note: The Smart Touch Remote communicates with the TV through wireless Bluetooth communication. This means you don't have to point the remote directly at the TV. The remote will need to be initially paired with the TV. Voice Control: Using the Smart TV Remote's built-in microphone and the voice control function of the TV, your voice is all you need to turn on the Samsung television, navigate menus, and get to your favorite Smart TV content. You can even use only your voice to switch the channel, adjust the volume level, and launch online apps while focusing on the TV screen, which removes the need for the conventional remote control. "Trigger Words" will be displayed at the bottom of screen to use during voice control. To use Voice Control, you must pronounce words and phrases clearly and correctly in the language (English/French/Spanish) you selected. The Voice Control function can be affected by unclear pronunciation, voice level, or surrounding noise. Make sure to speak in a loud (~60dB) and clear voice and reduce any background noise (below 40db) in the room. Use the TV's voice control management test for best performance. Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): This TV is enabled with Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC); a feature that makes it possible to control Samsung external devices connected to the TV with ease. With Anynet+, you can use the TV remote control to operate all your compatible Samsung devices that are connected to the TV via HDMI. Anynet+ can control up to 12 compatible external devices (up to 3 of the same type). Smart View Mobile App: Download the Smart View Mobile App from the Android Market on select Samsung smartphones and tablets (Android 2.2-up) for yet another way to control the Samsung Plasma TV. If both your Samsung smartphone or tablet and TV are connected to the same wireless network, your smartphone or tablet will link to the TV automatically where you can use your smartphone or tablet like a remote control. The TV can also transfer live feeds to your smartphone or tablet. Main features include: Remote: Your Samsung mobile device can work as remote for the Samsung TV and a connected Samsung Blu-ray player or home theater system. TV View: Enjoy TV and other multimedia right from your Samsung mobile device that's connected to the Samsung Smart TV. You can watch the same content as on the TV or different content from other input source. 5-Way Joy Stick: The television is equipped with a 5-way "joy stick" like button on the TV's rear-panel that lets you control the TV without the remote control. Keyboard & Mouse Compatible: The Samsung Plasma TV will support a USB or Bluetooth-enabled keyboard and mouse (both sold separately), which makes web browsing a lot easier. Mounting Options Pedestal Stand: The TV is shipped with the pedestal stand unattached. The pedestal stand attaches to the television using the supplied hardware. The pedestal stand allows the TV to swivel left to right +/- 20°. The television weighs 44.7 lbs with the stand. Wall Mounting: The TV has four threaded inserts on the back for use with an optional wall-mount bracket. The spacing of the mounting holes is 400mm (h) x 400mm (v) in accordance with the industry standards set by the Video Electronics Standards Association. The threaded inserts require M8 (8mm) machine screws (not supplied). The television weighs 40.7 lbs without the stand. Note: When mounting the TV on the stand or a wall (with optional bracket) leave 4" of clearance on each side of the television and 4" above/below the television for adequate ventilation. Detachable AC Power Cord: The Samsung Plasma TV comes with a 5' detachable AC power cord. The power cord sits 0.25" from the back of the television. The power cord is fitted with a right-angle AC plug that sits 0.875" from the wall. Our Product Research Team At Crutchfield, you'll get detailed, accurate information that's hard to find elsewhere. That's because we have our own in-house Product Research team. 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The Chateaux at Silver Lake, Utah is an elegant condominium hotel property located in the heart of Deer Valley Resort's mid-mountain Silver Lake Village. The Chateaux offers gracious living, focused personal guest services and outstanding luxury accommodations.
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Property Amenities
- Business center
- Conference room(s)
- Fitness center
- Common area laundry
- Common area hot tub (outdoor)
- On-site bar
- Room service
- Ski lockers available
- Outdoor pool
- Wheelchair accessible property
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- Air conditioning
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Ana missed a great chance to reach her first major's semi-final in six years as she was beaten 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 by Canada's Eugenie Bouchard in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. The 14th seed was unable to reproduce her stunning performances from earlier in the week, losing after two hours and 24 minutes, but she will carry away a lot of positives for the rest of the season.
The 19-year-old Canadian rising star was appearing in her first quarter-final at a Grand Slam but she showed no signs whatsoever of nerves during the opening set.
Things might have turned out differently if Ana would have managed to break Bouchard in the third game of the match, but she couldn't capitalize either of her two break points. Already from this moment, frustration began to take the upper hand in Ana's body language, but she was still the first to enforce a breakthrough, breaking Bouchard in the seventh game.
Bouchard however didn't let Ana enjoy her lead for a very long time. She constantly returned at a very high level and aimed her groundstrokes close to the baseline, not allowing Ana to step into the court and discharge her trusted forehand. The Canadian broke back in the next game, but as more breaks were traded in games nine, ten and eleven; it was Ana who had the chance to close out the set. This time, the 26-year-old took a 40-0 lead and clinched the set on the second occasion.
Ana looked a bit calmer once she had the first set under her belt, but she was still too tentative during the rallies. She let Bouchard swing with both her forehand and backhand and was broken in the fourth game of the set.
The former world No.1 had already been playing with a taping on her right thigh during her earlier matches in Melbourne, but today, the sequence of long matches began to take its toll. At 3-4 – but back on serve – Ana had to call for the trainer and she went into the locker room for off-court treatment. The 14th seed was broken to love when play resumed.
Again, Ana managed to level the scoreline at 5-5, converting her second break point as Bouchard was serving for the set. Unfortunately, a very sloppy service game including two double faults while trailing 5-6 proved fatal for Ana and she surrendered the second set 5-7.
Bouchard, loudly encouraged by the 'Genie's army', now really took command of the match and she immediately piled pressure on Ana's serve in the decider. Ana fought back from being 15-40 down in the second game to eventually hold serve, but the 26-year-old could not prevent the Canadian from breaking two games later.
The teenager didn't falter while being on the verge of entering the last four and broke Ana for a second time while serving to stay in the match. She sealed victory with a forehand winner – to end at 47 winners throughout the match – and beat Ana for a second time in as many meetings.
"She played really well, especially in that third set. It was a very tough match," said Ana.
"I felt, you know I was emotionally a little bit flat. I was lacking a little bit aggressiveness that I had in my previous matches.
"But she's tough opponent and she's been playing really well."
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do NOT use one of those surge protectors and think you are ok. we used to use them even thow Caterpillar said to disconnect the battery cables. then one day while using the surge protector when welding , we fried the computer on one of their trucks ...oops. yea that was expensive . . so now we always disconnect the cables.
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surge protectors first of all you really need to know how to "use" them and what ther function is okay when you are welding put the ground clamp as close to the work area as you can because we all know how electricity flows so keep it close.We have never had a problem with what Richard had to say I guess it all depends on whom you talk to.Some service people at cat,finning,detroit diesel, know there stuff and some dont (senior Experience is always better).I dont mean to affend the younger people on here).
At least that's the way it seemed to work with mine. I was trying to tack a tool holder on the cart I built for my MM180 with the welder sitting on the cart. As soon as the arc struck, it shut down. Tried it several times before the light dawned. Took the welder off the card and could do what I needed to do without a problem.Tom Veatch
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I also have 2 bottles on my MM251 but the best mod was putting big air filled tires underneath in place of the plastic wheels. I think they're 6in. diameter (can't recall) but with 2 swivels on the front and 2 straight in back, getting around with those big bottles is easy. I have no prob with stability even with big bottles unless a tire goes low. My floor is screwed from D8's and trackhoes so the plastic wheels were useless.
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hey darmik i have the exact same battery clamps too ..
there ausome.. where always welding on vehicles cz where in the hitch businuss and never had a problem with em.. i think the only time i forgot to put em on was on a big freightliner and it was running and the alternator got fried from the welding current .. i was welding like 30 feet back from it too , i was shocked that welding current could do such a thing.
i know now tho DONT WELD ON RUNNING VEHICLES!.
i know its not good to weld on the welder that is being used to weld tho.. i have a feeling that a new welder like the 251 has computer like parts and could be fried as wellJorgensen MFG.
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Thanks Everyone for all the great info. I will post photo's when the project is complete.
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Hey Bmxin^Bjorn sounds to me like you know how to use one of those and ya I did that running vehicle thing to that's why I have one.
O ya before I forget how much for the white cargo trailer in your yard?I pass it every day on my way to work.I have an F150 XL that should be good enough eh.?To weld on a welder dont use that welder use a different one that 251 very fussey machine I know I paid $4400.00.for one MM251.
Even though we dont have a surge surpressor I cant see how you could use it wrong form your picture. Looks like you hook it up to the positive and negative terminals and turn it on. Is there more to it than that? I can't tell from your pic or the catalog. How does it work? Must be like a big condensor inside?? The last CAT ECM we bought was around $1000.00 + 300.00 in Fees from the dealer to download all the data into it. And we didn't burn it up welding it just went bad. All the CAT schools we have attended said disconnect the battieries AND the ECM. So for $1300.00 I think we'll still unplug them. On a side note, we have welded on trucks many times and forgot to unhook everything and nothing happened, lucky I guess. Sometimes we can get away with something 100 times, then it bites usScott
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you forgot to finish that line( right in the azz) and you are so very right.
I'm not saying dont unplug them it's just another step but safety does come first.I'm sure it will me as well but for the time that I have been in this business it hasen't happened yet and hopefully it never does. but as everybody knows sh!t happens eh at some point in time.You, Bmxin^Bjorn and I could go on about this subject probably forever with agree and disagree but I think you , Bmxin^Bjorn and myself we are all right on the money about this one tiny subject.Thaks for your in put though.When I was in autobody you were only required to disconnect the neg side of the battery I got out as soon as I got my papers but a friend of mine still disconnects the neg side.
In working for Finning I have never used or seen used a surge protector, though I have used them in the automotive industry. In two years I've not heard of any ECM or electronic failiures due to welding on CATS. In my opinion those problems stem from improper grounds. Maybe I'll get bit in the ... one day.Jonny
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1 1/4 cups
vegetable oil
2 cups
white sugar
2 teaspoons
vanilla extract
2 cups
all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons
baking soda
2 teaspoons
baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
2 teaspoons
ground cinnamon
3 cups
grated carrots
1 cup
chopped pecans
1/2 cup
butter, softened
8 ounces
cream cheese, softened
4 cups
confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
After reading through 4-5 pages of the reviews, I consolidated the most referred alterations to this recipe to: 1) using 1 cup brown sugar and 1 cup white sugar 2) adding an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract 3) adding 1 8oz. can of crushed pineapple (I squeezed out most of the juice before adding it, I didn't want any extra fluids in the cake) 4) Added 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg 5) added 1 extra teaspoon of cinnamon 6) used 3/4 cup canola oil and 1/2 cup applesauce. The result came out incredibly delicious - the cake was very flavorful and moist. For the frosting, I only used 3.5 cups of powdered sugar, and it was more than sweet enough, with a nicely balanced cream cheese vs. sweet flavor. If I would change anything again, I would use less pecans - it's a bit too nutty for my personal tastes. Also, I followed another reviewer's suggestion of grating the carrots with the large grater side (the one you use for cheese) so that you don't end up with a bunch of carrot mush and juice that can't be used. Will definitely make again! This is probably the best carrot cake I've ever had.
I thought this carrot cake was okay, nothing spectacular though. I made it for my husband for his birthday, he LOVES carrot cake, and he thought it was just ok too. I followed the recipe exactly, other than baking it in a Wilton 8x3 round pan. It gave a nice two layer look, without leveling and stacking two layers. I had the same sink hole in the center other reviewers commented about, although it wasn't noticable once frosted. The cake itself had a baking powder or soda taste. Other reviewers had commented on this too, so I made sure it was mixed thoroughly, but not mixing it well enough wasn't the problem. After looking at other carrot cake recipes, I think this one may use too much, or the wrong proportions. Many of the others call for 2 tsp. of baking soda only, this one uses 2 tsp. each of baking soda and baking powder. The frosting was wonderful, very rich. I will definately use the frosting part of the recipe again. This cake is worth the time, however, it just wasn't as wonderful as I had hoped for. I think I'll try another recipe next time. Thank you for the recipe though.
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This is a great recipe. Some other reviewers had problems with the center falling-these tips may help. Cakes will sink or fall because of the following 1.Overbeating-too much air is incorporated 2.Underbaking- oven temp is too low or too short a baking time 3.Over or under measurement of ingredients 4.Using too small/large of baking pan 5. Make sure your oven temp is correct-preheat for at least 30 min. and check to make sure your oven is heating properly by using an oven thermometer for accuracy and finally, only open your oven door if you have to and then make sure 3/4 of the cooking time is up. Happy baking everyone!
I chose this recipe specifically because it did not contain pineapple. It was wonderful just as written. (stepping on my soapbox)I think that a recipe should be reviewed for it's own merits with minimal changes. Rating a recipe that you have made many changes to messes up the rating system. You are not rating the listed recipe...you are rating your own! Go ahead and submit it!(stepping down now..thanks lol)
That said, I forgot to pick up pecans, but added some finely chopped hazelnuts I had on hand. : )
This is just my humble opinion, but I think it's very rude of people changing the recipe so much and then bragging about it like it worked out better than the one given. I don't understand why people make so many changes to the recipes on this site. It's out of control and almost seems like people want to one up the person putting the recipe on the site just to show they could do it better. I have not made this recipe yet but I will tomorrow, without all the brown sugar, without the change in oil, without the applesauce, etc. Post your own recipe instead of making these unneeded changes.
Great recipe. It was my 1st homemade carrot cake & it turned out perfect. I made a layer cake using 2 9"round pans & cooked at 350F for 35 minutes.
This recipe was incredible. After a box mix went awry, I turned to this terrific site to find a scratch recipe and decided to try this one. Scrumptious! Like some other bakers, I made a few substitutions and additions: instead of using 1 1/4 C oil, I used 3/4 C oil and 1/2 C applesauce; instead of 2 C white sugar, used 1 C white and 1 C brown; used walnuts instead of pecans and added 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. I used 2 9-inch greased and floured cake pans. I made this a week before Christmas, so I popped it into the freezer, taking it out to thaw the day before it was needed. It was like it was fresh baked! Then I made the frosting, using 3 C of confectioners' sugar instead of 4. The flavor was heavenly and I still had some left over. Everyone in the family gave rave reviews and had 2 pieces! The cake was gone by the next day. I will make this a Christmas tradition.
I made some subs: 1.5 cups brown sugar (no white), half cup oil and 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained) instead of 1 1/4 cup oil, 2.5 tsp cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 3 tsp vanilla, omitted nuts and frosting. I baked in two 9 inch round cakepans for 40 minutes instead of a 9x13 pan. The result was perfectly moist cake with terrific flavor, and less guilt! Next time, I'll double the recipe so my cakes can be a bit taller, and I'll add crushed walnuts...but I can't imagine it being much better than this.
Suggestion: if you're using a box grater, grate the carrots on the 2nd largest holes (same ones you use to grate cheese). I made the mistake of grating on the next smaller size holes last time, and used 5 cups of carrots (and 1/2 cup oil - no applesauce). The carrot shreds were too small and too many, and a lot of carrot juice was produced. All that extra liquid caused my "cake" to be more like a thin layer of rubbery pumpkin pie filling, even after cooking for over an hour. So make sure your carrot shreds are quite large, so you don't end up with all that unwanted carrot juice.
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