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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Connectivity
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08.Remote Control
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Multimedia & Internet
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Sony KDL 40W5100
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13.Vs Panasonic TC-P42S1
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14.Vs Samsung LN40B610
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Photo Gallery
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18.Ratings & Specs
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19.Comments
Samsung LN40C630
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CalibrationViewing Effects
Decent viewing angle for an LCD. Screen is reflective.
Formats (10.00)
The Samsung LN40C630 is a 1080p HDTV that supports 24p and 3:2 pulldown.
Viewing Angle (6.43)
The LN40C630 had a decent viewing angle for an LCD. You’ll only dip below 50% contrast ratio when you get about 33° away from center. A total viewing angle of 66° is nothing to sneeze at, although it pales in comparison to the near-180° most plasmas have.
Reflectance (3.50)
The Samsung LN40C630 had some issues with reflectance. When the screen is dark, external light will create vertical and horizontal streaks as well as minor diagonal streaks. Fortunately, this 8-point star effect is diminished significantly when a brighter image is on the screen. Even on an all white screen, however, the screen is highly reflective. We perform these tests with an array of LEDs, and we were able to clearly see each individual LED in the reflection.
The good news is the streaks aren’t particularly bothersome if the light is shining in at an angle. You might catch a reflection on the bezel, but non-direct light won’t be a gigantic issue. Just make sure there’s no window near the LN40C630 and you’ll be fine.
Video Processing (2.50)
The LN40C630 has a handful of video processing options. For the most part they worked as advertised, although we keep failing to see any discernible differences in the Edge Enhancement feature, regardless of the TV’s manufacturer.
| Setting | Claimed Function | Our Impression |
|---|---|---|
| Digital NR | Reduces the noise of the picture to avoid distracting flickering. | Reduces a significant amout of noise. |
| Flesh Tone | Adjusts the flesh tone ot be more or less red. | Made some fair-complexioned people look slightly more red. This looks more unnatural than you would think. |
| Edge Enhancement | Sharpens the edge detail. | No discernible differences. |
| Dynamic Contrast | Automatically controls the contrast level to avoid excessive level differences while maintaining the optimal picture contrast. | Dynamically adjusts contrast, as advertised. This can lead to loss of details. |
| Other Models in the LNxxC630 Series | |
|---|---|
| For more information on other models in this series, check our Series Comparison Page. | |
 Samsung LN46C630 46 in. |
 Samsung LN55C630 55 in. |
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