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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 Samsung LN32C350
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13.Vs LG 32LD350
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14.Vs Sony KDL 32BX300
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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 UN32C4000
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CalibrationViewing Effects
Wide viewing angle for an LCD. External light creates a large diffuse glow on screen.
Formats (6.00)
The Samsung UN32C4000’s native resolution is 720p. This is a few notches below the highest HD format, 1080p.
Viewing Angle (6.44)
We measure a TV’s viewing angle by measuring the black and white levels at various points away from sitting dead front and center. We stop when the TV’s overall contrast falls below 50%. For the UN32C4000, that point was just shy of 34° away from dead center, giving the TV an overall viewing angle of 67°. That’s a decent viewing angle for an LCD. Due to their display technology, LCDs typically don’t have great viewing angles: try looking at your monitor from a non-perpendicular angle and watch the contrast just disappear.
Even though the UN32C4000 performed well for an LCD, however, it in no way compared to a plasma. Many plasmas never fall below the 50% contrast mark, even when you’re almost at a 180° angle.
Reflectance (6.50)
The Samsung UN32C4000 isn’t very reflective. External light will diffuse into a large, faint glow on the screen. When the image on the screen is dark, the glow will be noticeable; when it’s of a medium brightness, you really won’t notice it. Although the screen wasn’t totally immune to to external light, you probably won’t run into any issues. Just keep the TV away from a window that catches a lot of sunlight and you’ll be fine.
Video Processing (4.50)
The TV has a handful of video processing features, listed below.
| Setting | Claimed Function | Our Impression |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Noise Filter | Reduces the noise of the picture to avoid distracting flickering. | Reduces noise slightly. |
| MPEG Noise Filter | Reduces MPEG noise in the picture. | Reduces noise slightly. |
| Edge Enhancement | Sharpens the edge detail. | Slight boost to sharpness; not really noticeable. |
| Black Tone | Enhances the picture depth by adjusting the black color density. | Crushes blacks. |
| Dynamic Contrast | Automatically controls the contrast level to avoid excessive level differences while maintaining the optimal picture contrast. | As advertised. |
| Flesh Tone | Adjusts the flesh tone to be more or less red | As advertised. |
| Other Models in the Series | ||
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| For more information on other models in this series, check our Series Comparison Page. | ||
 Samsung UN19C4000 19 in. |
 Samsung UN22C4000 22 in. |
 Samsung UN26C4000 26 in. |
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