Latest Series 5 LCDs from Samsung gives you beautiful colors and a rich picture at a price you've been waiting for. Get ready to watch your favorite entertainment on this 52" HDTV with Wide Color Enhancer, SRS TruSurroundHD, and ENERGY STAR compliance. Connecting your DVD or Blu-ray Disc player to the LN52B550 is a snap, thanks to four HDMI inputs. You can even connect your PC. You need it to swivel? Okay, no problem. And, the lower bezel's clear edge adds a unique design element.

Ready for Blu-ray, gaming, and more

With four HDMI outputs, two component inputs, two composite inputs, and even a PC input, just about anything but the kitchen sink can connect to your LN52B550, easily. Watch your favorite movies, play games, or even surf the web by connecting it to your PC. The Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. The SRS TruSurround HD creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail, and clear dialogue.

HDMI CEC

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC), helps you control components that are connected via HDMI cables with just one remote. That means you get one-touch play and record, and the ability to turn your DVD Player off and on without hunting for the right remote. Just set up the HDMI CEC in each component's menu, and you're ready for universal access.

ENERGY STAR 3.0

The green energy standard has been raised, thanks to revisions to ENERGY STAR's requirements for television sets. It used to be that TVs were tested according to how much power they consumed when in standby mode. Now, televisions must be rated according to the power they consume at their highest use when they are on. And Samsung has risen to the occasion. Meeting ENERGY STAR 3.0 guidelines, the LN52B550 exceeds standards for "power on" certification. That means you save money on your energy bill, and contribute to a greener environment. And Samsung's commitment to Green doesn't stop there. The backlight contains no mercury, the television is lead free, and the manufacturer even uses less packaging.

HDMI

If you are using a Blu-ray player, a receiver, or anything else that is capable of sending a high definition signal, don't forget to purchase the right cables. Many people don't realize what a significant difference the right cables make, and when they get their new high definition equipment home, they think the equipment itself is to blame when the picture or sound isn't as good as it should be. This is because most components (Blu-ray, receivers, etc) don't come with cables, so people often use whatever they have around the house, or buy cheap cables, thinking: "it will do." Another reason people don't buy the right cables is because trying to figure out which cables you need can be daunting, and it's hard to know where to start. Our sales representatives are there to explain all your options, so you can make the best purchase and get the most out of your HDTV.

Comparison Specifications

• Screen size: 52" (diagonal) / 1920 x 1080p resolution / LCD display
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Best video inputs: 4 HDMI - Anynet + (HDMI-CEC) (3 rear, 1 side)
• Other inputs: 1 USV v2.0 / 2 component video / 1 PC / 2 composite video (1 rear/1 side) / 1 RF
• Audio enhancements: SRS TruSurround HD
• Speakers: 10W x 2 built-in speakers

Additional Specifications

• Wide Color Enhancer 2
• ENERGY STAR compliant
• Outputs: 1 digital optical audio output
• Built-in digital tuners (ATSC/Clear QAM)
• 70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• 6ms response time
• Game mode
• Touch of Color bezel accent
• HDMI-CEC

Manufacturer Specifications

• CCFL-cold cathode fluorescent lamp
• Swivel stand
• Stereo broadcast reception: Supports multichannel sound (MTS) and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 49.5" W x 31.4" H x 3.1" D, without stand / 49.5" W x 33.6" H x 12.0" D, with stand
• Weight: 54.9 lbs, without stand / 63.3 lbs, with stand