Samsung UN32C4000 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LED HDTV (Black)

by Samsung

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 21.6 x 30.5 inches ; 20.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 26 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0036EB6KU
• Item model number: UN32C4000
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,963 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 15, 2010

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

(March 2010)
The Samsung LED 4000: LED picture quality that’s enhanced by a Touch of Color that warms up any room. Samsung LED backlighting technology and advanced processing delivers a picture with an exceptionally large range of contrast and color, making images appear more real. And Samsung’s exclusive Touch of Color design provides texture and a hint of red that complements and fits into any décor.

Ultra Slim Design

Key Features

• Screen Size: 32 inches
• Resolution: 720p
• Ultra Slim Design: Stunning ultra slim depth – includes tuner (no external transceiver box).
• Touch of Color design: Exclusive Black Touch of Color design combines texture and color that can complement any room.
  
• ConnectShare Movie: Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily. User-friendly interface allows access to videos, music
  playlists and pictures via the remote.
• Game Mode: Enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.
• Exceeds ENERGY STAR Standards: LED Energy Efficient, up to 50% less than the latest ENERGY STAR specification depending on series and
  screen size in standard mode.
• Wide Color Enhancer Plus delivers the entire spectrum of color and luminance for rich, saturated images with intense detail.
  
• 10 Watts x 2 audio power stereo broadcast reception: Supports multichannel sound (MTS)and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity.
• DNSe: Delivers high-quality sound with more natural effects than conventional methods by reproducing the "genuine" stereo sound.
  
• Warranty: 1 year parts and 1 year labor warranty (90 days parts and labor for commercial use), with in-home service, backed by Samsung
  toll-free support.

Connections

• 4 HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia
  Interface) version 1.3: 4 back
  
• Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC): Allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control.
  
• USB: 1 back
• Component video input: 1 back
• Optical sound output: 1 back
• PC input: 1 back

Dimensions

• TV without stand: 30.5 x 19.4 x 1.2 inches (WxHxD); 18.5 pounds
• TV with stand: 30.5 x 21.6 x 10.0 inches (WxHxD); 20.3 pounds
• What size TV should you get?

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Wide Color Enhancer

Delivers the entire spectrum of color and luminance for rich, saturated images with intense detail. Whereas blue and green shaded areas of the picture are washed out on conventional screens, wide color enhancer lets you experience more brilliant colors. Simply imagine a wider range of colors than you ever thought possible.

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ENERGY STAR

By being ENERGY STAR compliant you are assured that your Samsung model is helping the environment by using less energy while saving you money. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency.

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Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?

With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get. Minimum size = Viewing distance/3 Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

Product Description

Samsung LED HDTVs combine breakthrough picture quality and advanced connectivity options that will keep you entertained 24/7. This UN32C4000 LED HDTV also makes it easy to be green, and will save you some green, by being ENERGY STAR compliant.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

69 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Slim and beautiful but sub-par picture quality, April 17, 2010

By 

Christian Cote "RadXGe" (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung UN32C4000 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LED HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

I have been playing with a new Samsung UN32C4000 for a week now and the following contains the results of my findings.

1)Basic Features
This monitor is the cheapest 32" LED on the market. The resolution is limited to 720p which is perfectly fine for a TV of this size.
The UN32C4000 is well equipped in terms of input (4 HDMI 1.3 ports, 1 USB, 1 component input, 1 optical sound input and 1 PC input).
The HDMI input are located on the left side of the monitors. IMO, the inputs are too close from the bezel so that my HDMI cables are visible from the side. HDMI angle cables may be more suited for slim monitors like this one.
Edge-lit LCDs are known for having uniformity issues but my unit displays was fine in this area.
Backlight bleeding is minor and should not be an issue for most.
Black level displayed by this monitor proves to be significantly better than my 2 years old Samsung LN32A450.
However, watching the Dark Knight movie was a bit painful to my trained eyes. This tv is not suited for movie watching due to lack of details in shadows.
The OSD is well designed and makes the calibration a bit easier compared to the LN32A450.
I really want to point out that this TV is really beautiful due its ultra slim design and the familiar Touch of Color Design.

2) Advanced Features
Calibration was done with he help of a Enhanced Chroma 5 meter (LED compliant). Unfortunately, the results are disappointing.
a) RGB Color Balance (GreyScale)
Calibration was done by modifying the white balance adjustments (RGB-Offset and RGB-Gain). The white point target is the usual 6500 as defined by HD Rec709.
While the 20%-100% stimulus are good, the 10% stimulus is way too blue (Color temperature (CT) of 8900!). All DeltaE errors are below 3 and the average CT is 6685 (6450 if 10% stimulus is ignored).
b) Gamut
I found out that this TV has not CMS control. This is a big let down since the user manual clearly specifies that a custom color space is available (p.16) but it is NOT there in the OSD. Thus, I was only able to modify the gamut by adjusting the clumsy Color setting. Fortunately, the end result is satisfying since the delta errors are below 5 for all primaries and secondaries.
c) Gamma (Target of 2.2)
Let me be clear here, the gamma curve is awful. Gamma is stable between the 10% to 50% stimulus but drops into the abyss between 60% and 90%. Adjusting the gamma control uniformly shifts gamma over all stimulus and does not solve the instability issue. Nothing can be done here since there is no 10 points gamma adjustments like the UN32C6500 (more advanced) model.

3) Summary
I have found out that the picture quality of the UN32C4000 is generally inferior to its 2 years old predecessor, the LN32A450.
While the slim design will be missed, I will exchange this TV for the cheaper and hopefully better Samsung LN32C450.

4) Calibration Settings for optimal picture
Mode: Standard
Backlight: 9
Contrast: 82
Brightness: 42
Sharpness: 50
Color: 46
Tin: G42/R48
Shadow Details: +1
Gamma:+2
White balance: R-Offset:30 G-Offset:25 B-Offset:23 R-Gain:17 G-Gain:35 B-Gain:18
Color Tone: Warm2

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with Purchase, May 29, 2010

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alternative MD (New Mexico) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Samsung UN32C4000 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LED HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

Timely delivery
Easy to set up
Excellent Picture
Nice sound
Perfect size for small apartment
Unobstrusive.
Good Price.
Happy with Purchase after 2 months.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I think it rocks!, January 21, 2011

By 

Ted Ingram "Ted Ingram" (Greensboro, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Samsung UN32C4000 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LED HDTV (Black) (Electronics)

I just read all the other reviews. I see a lot of negative comments, and I am a bit confused. OK, so here is me. Average guy, I like gadgets, and I like my stuff to work when I turn it on. I am not and audio/visual nerd. I have satellite TV (now, ditched cable mostly because of this TV in my bedroom) and I work a lot. I just want to enjoy my things.

I also won this TV. Long story, but I did. Look folks, if you are anything like me and are not going to break out your tricorder or whatever some of these folks were using, have a decent HD signal, and just want a really great, slim, and attractive TV, buy this thing!