Samsung LNS3292D 32-Inch LCD HDTV

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 31.7 x 22.2 x 4.5 inches ; 42.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 52 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000FE7G80
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #106,168 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

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Samsung raises the bar again for LCD technology with its 32-inch LN-S3292D HDTV, which provides a high performance, large format LCD that also includes an integrated HDTV tuner as well as connectivity options for your PC and portable digital audio players. It has a glossy, piano-black cabinetry with a space-saving bottom-mounted speaker design. It sits atop a swivel stand that provides a +/-15-degree swivel that makes it easy to move the screen for optimal viewing. Additionally, the stand can be removed for wall-mounting via optional VESA compatible hardware.

The LCD panel incorporates the latest video technology from Samsung, all of which results in a richly vibrant color picture that's stunningly realistic. With the Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL), this set provides 92 percent of the NTSC standard color map--where typical LCD screens only cover 72 percent of this spectrum. The result is a superior color gamut than any other LCD TVs on the market for a more vivid color replication. Samsung's new innovative S-PVA (Super Patterned Vertical Alignment) panel technology allows you to see any display clearly with it the 178-degree wide viewing angle--horizontally and vertically.

The LN-S3292D features an unbelievable 5000:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m2 brightness rating (for brighter whites, deeper blacks, and every shade in between), a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution (for a widescreen 16:9 screen aspect ratio), 178-degree viewing angle, and a super-fast 8ms (millisecond) response time, which minimizes blurring of moving images and is especially helpful for sports and action movies.

The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Other convenience features include:

• Picture-in-picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources.
• Built-in image scaler to handle inputs from a variety of digital and analog audio/video sources.
• Parental Control (V-Chip) helps parents monitor what their children watch on TV by establishing rating limits.
• Auto volume leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing.
• Clock on/off timer allows you to set a time to turn off the TV so it doesn't stay on all night, or wake you up in the morning.
• Multi-lingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.

It also offers support for a range of Samsung MP3 players and other portable digital audio devices, with an RS-232 port enabling you to navigate the player's content on-screen with the LCD remote by connecting the device to the TV via an RS-232 cable (included). And Samsung worked closely with Microsoft to create a special Game Mode that optimizes image quality, sound and response time for more realistic video game play--with just a single touch of a button. The Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games.

You'll enjoy 480p, 720p and 1080i high-definition viewing right out of the box thanks to the built-in digital ATSC tuner, which pulls HD signals right from the airwaves. You can also connect the set to an optional receiver or cable/satellite set-top box using either the dual HDMI or single component connections. A standard analog NTSC tuner receives standard-definition (SD) programming.

High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass. This set utilizes Samsung's Dual Acoustic Chamber System technology, which isolates each woofer and tweeter in its own chamber. DACS is a revolutionary, computer-simulated technology that enhances low-range sound performance, sharpens mid-to-high-range sound quality, and improves overall sound clarity. It produces 10 watts of power per channel (for 20 watts total). It offers the following connection options:

• Composite (RCA audio/video): 2 inputs (1 on the side)
• S-Video: 2 inputs (1 on the side)
• Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 1 input
• HDMI: 2 inputs
• PC: 1 D-Sub15 input
• RF: 2 inputs
• Sound monitor output: 1
• Digital optical audio output: 1
• Headphone: 1 (side)
• RS232 port: 1

Tech Talk
HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. It provides up to a 5 GB per second bandwidth for transmitting pure digital video and audio signals with no degradation in the transfer. It can carry up to eight discrete audio channels, making it compatible with 7.1-channel surround sound systems. Signals are encrypted with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) to prevent recording. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with most DVI connections .

TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.

• Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into ÒfocusÓ during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
• TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
• The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.

Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.

What's in the Box
40-inch LCD TV, tabletop stand, remote control (with batteries), AV cable, RS232 cable, AC power adapter, printed operating instructions

Product Description

Samsung’s sleek 32" LCD leads the industry in realistic home entertainment. With its 5000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, over one million pixel resolution, Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp, S-PVA Panel, and 10-bit processor with 12.8 billion colors, the LN-S3292D delivers a picture of startling clarity that rivals real life. The new, optimized game mode and fast 8ms response time will thrill gaming fans with its movie-like visuals. The audio system is equally impressive, with hidden bottom speakers that offer SRS TruSurround XT sound. A 178° viewing angle and convenient swivel stand let you enjoy shows from anywhere in the bedroom, living room or kids’ playroom.

Customer Reviews

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Samsung all the way!, October 13, 2006

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G. Garcia - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LNS3292D 32-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

The LNS3292D has excellent features while keeping you and your wallet full. Really quickly, the LNS3292D has: 5000 to 1 contrast ratio (the higher the better), a wide viewing angle (you don't have to sit dead center), 8 millisecond response time (the lower the better, 8ms is average for a good TV), S-PVA panel (Industry leaders Sony and Samsung teamed up to create a high performance LCD panel. The S-PVA is it, and this TV's got it), Game mode (Samsung and Microsoft also worked together to create the proper performance tweaks needed for today's high definition games. My Xbox 360 games look like someone passed a bunch of Photoshop filters over them. Awesome!) All this and more for under 1300? Sweet! The only negative things are: Remote Control (is really generic so don't throw away those originals) Custom Color Settings Memory (only one custom setting so you have to make a choice good enough for all inputs.) 1 Component input (would have liked to see two.) Please note these are minute details and should only bother the video/audiophiles. If you are an entry level HDTVer like me and want to make a big splash into high def without breaking the bank, this is it. The time is now, reward yourself. You deserve it. Go with Samsung, go with the LNS3292D and get more enjoyment out of your television. I did and I don't regret it.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wicked Tv... cosmtic problems, November 16, 2006

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Dexter Brisbane (Los Angeles, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung LNS3292D 32-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

The picture is awesome, and the interface is excellent. The big problem is that the black plastic frame around the screen SCRATCHES with just the slightest touch. Brush a fingernail along it lightly, while wiping dust... and you have a PERMANENT scratch. It's just so lame that Samsung would use such a delicate material for the frame around the screen. A bigger shame because the Tv is really good looking. Less so now for me! I'd get this Tv again in a heartbeat... but don't let anything near it if you want to keep it looking good. There's a little warning sheet somewhere in the packaging about this problem... but it is easy to miss or not take as seriously as it should be taken.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Samsung sets the standard, October 29, 2006

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Paul F. Brice (Phoenix, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung LNS3292D 32-Inch LCD HDTV (Electronics)

Samsung has set the bar high with the all new LNS3292D. I did extensive research before making my purchase and I can tell you that you are buying one of the top 3 32inch LCD TVs on the planet right now. The other is the slightly more expensive Samsung LNS3296D, and the much more expensive Sony 32in XBR2. To take full advantage of the outstanding picture on this Sammy you will want to set the picture to movie mode, and warm 1 or warm 2. Also turn the power saver on to medium or high. Otherwise this screen is way too brite and will have lots of artifacts and noise. I am also using an upconversion dvd player which looks awesome on this set. Even std tv looks pretty good overall. Nothing beats Discovery HD though. The speakers are really better than I thought they would be for tv speakers. You will want to add a home theater system for movies if you really want to get the theater experience. I use the tvs sound for Tv shows and switch to the home theater for movies. The remote is ok but could use a backlight. This tv has the CCFL {cold cathode fluorescent lamp} which you will not find on but a few of the best LCD tvs. It provides a brighter picture and increased color accuracy. It feels like I am looking through a window when watching this TV. The picture is very life like and natural. I couldn't be happier with this purchase and would highly recommend this set. This set works well in the bedroom or small living room. This set has a game mode for you gamers out there. Also I ordered this through Amazon on Oct 18th and I received it in just 9 days on free shipping through eagle transport. Good job Amazon!!!!!