Nicely affordable and offering top-of-the-line picture quality with 1080p high definition resolution, the 40-inch Samsung LN40C500 LCD HDTV provides sharp details and vivid color thanks to a 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for more realistic images and Samsung's Wide Color Enhancer technology for a more natural rendering of colors. Additionally, with the ConnectShare Movie feature, you can instantly watch movies, check out video clips or view pictures--simply hook up a thumb drive or digital camera. Plus, it's Energy Star compliant, which helps you be green while saving on your electric bill.

The 40-inch Samsung LN40C500.

 

More brilliant colors with Wide Color Enhancer.

Key Features

• 40-inch screen size
• Full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) provides powerful picture quality, vivid colors and stunning clarity.

   

  

  70,000:1 dynamic contrast.
• 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio delivers an improved picture with whiter whites, blacker blacks and a nearly infinite subtlety of gradations in between
• Built-in digital tuner
• Wide Color Enhancer delivers more brilliant colors by expanding the gamut of color expression into a third axis, creating a 3D diagram of luminance. This creates a dynamic display of on-screen color and allows traditionally weak colors, such as green and blue, to look vivid and deep. In addition, red colors are enhanced to provide strong colors across the spectrum and the perfect balance of RGB.
• HDMI connection for uncompressed video and surround sound audio over a single cable.
• Two 10-watt stereo speakers for 20 watts of total power.
• ConnectShare Movie connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily. A user-friendly interface allows access to videos, a music playlist, and pictures via the remote.
• Variable sleep timer can be programmed to turn the TV off at different time intervals.
• Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French.
• Energy Star Compliant: Reduces energy consumption by up to 25 percent compared with standard TVs.
• Swivel stand
• Wall mountable (VESA 200 x 200 pattern)
• 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

• HDMI: 1
• Component: 1
• PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1

Dimensions

• TV with stand: 38.2 x 25.7 x 9.4 inches (WxHxD); 38.4 pounds
• TV without stand: 38.2 x 23.6 x 3.1 inches (WxHxD); 32 pounds

What's in the Box

Samsung HDTV, remote control (with batteries), stand, power cord, operating instructions.

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