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- Full HD: Y
- Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
- Display diagonal: 1016 mm (40 ")
- HD-Ready: Y
- Contrast ratio (dynamic): Mega Contrast
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Samlcdtv40d5003 (Manf Part Code: UE40D5003)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
This is an excellent television, but Samsung scrimped a bit too much on the connections available. While many flatscreens offer digital optical out and a complement of video and network connections, this television has not even enough to connect to a home theatre system and allow you to listen to the TV sound through your speakers. It's also very poorly documented.
The UE40D5003 does not appear to have any SPDIF optical out. This despite some Samsung Support claims that it does, so be wary. It has two HDMI sockets, a SCART socket, A CI card slot (does anyone use this?) a USB slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
It should be possible to connect a "3.5mm headphone to RCA" extension lead to send audio to any home theatre system. Samsung Support indicates this will permanently mute the television speakers and I can confirm this is so. However, the supplied printed manual is unclear, stating "Sound function may be restricted when connecting headphones to the TV" (*May* be? I take it they do not understand what "may" means in English. It's like saying "We are not sure what will happen when you plug in headphones. Maybe sound - maybe no sound. Let us know, OK?")
The manual and documentation are also unclear whether any of the other connections could be used for audio, such as the second HDMI or the SCART, as both - in theory - are capable of carrying sound. *see update in comments*
It appears Samsung, in its desire to decontent this TV and reduce costs, has hampered its connectivity and use. If I just want to watch the news, TV sound alone is fine and simple. If I want to enjoy a DVD, then a Home Theatre sound is preferred. It is not one or the other, Samsung - it is both.
My suggestion for Home Theatre sound is to use a headphone cable extension (to RCA) lead. This does require the sound system to be on simply to watch TV, but this can be bypassed by unplugging the headphone jack if so required. A bit of a kludge, but easy enough. Shame on Samsung for hamstringing an otherwise excellent product with their cheapness.
Also be aware that the sockets point straight back, so you will need a wall mount with enough depth to allow SCART (or whatever you use) to connect. There is also a "flip" on the back panel just above the mount for the stand. This doesn't appear to have any purpose, but it does interfere with many VESA-standard wall mounts and prevents the TV side of the mount from sitting flat. You can add spacers, which you will probably need anyway since the cable access is so restrictive.
The UE40D5003 does not appear to have any SPDIF optical out. This despite some Samsung Support claims that it does, so be wary. It has two HDMI sockets, a SCART socket, A CI card slot (does anyone use this?) a USB slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
It should be possible to connect a "3.5mm headphone to RCA" extension lead to send audio to any home theatre system. Samsung Support indicates this will permanently mute the television speakers and I can confirm this is so. However, the supplied printed manual is unclear, stating "Sound function may be restricted when connecting headphones to the TV" (*May* be? I take it they do not understand what "may" means in English. It's like saying "We are not sure what will happen when you plug in headphones. Maybe sound - maybe no sound. Let us know, OK?")
The manual and documentation are also unclear whether any of the other connections could be used for audio, such as the second HDMI or the SCART, as both - in theory - are capable of carrying sound. *see update in comments*
It appears Samsung, in its desire to decontent this TV and reduce costs, has hampered its connectivity and use. If I just want to watch the news, TV sound alone is fine and simple. If I want to enjoy a DVD, then a Home Theatre sound is preferred. It is not one or the other, Samsung - it is both.
My suggestion for Home Theatre sound is to use a headphone cable extension (to RCA) lead. This does require the sound system to be on simply to watch TV, but this can be bypassed by unplugging the headphone jack if so required. A bit of a kludge, but easy enough. Shame on Samsung for hamstringing an otherwise excellent product with their cheapness.
Also be aware that the sockets point straight back, so you will need a wall mount with enough depth to allow SCART (or whatever you use) to connect. There is also a "flip" on the back panel just above the mount for the stand. This doesn't appear to have any purpose, but it does interfere with many VESA-standard wall mounts and prevents the TV side of the mount from sitting flat. You can add spacers, which you will probably need anyway since the cable access is so restrictive.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
This is a fantastic TV for the money, no gimmicks like 3D or Internet, but my daughter has 3D and I could not stand wearing the glasses all the time, also prefer to use my laptop for internet. Not a lot of connections, but if you are not into gadgets like us then this is and ideal purchase - glad we made the decision to buy, we have had Samsung before and have been very reliable.Samsung UE40D5003 LED TVSamsung UE40D5003 LED TV
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
This is a wonderful television. The picture quality is absolutely superb. Totally stunning in fact. And that's what counts, right?
This is Samsung's lowest-specced LED TV, but the picture quality is as good as the much more expensive ones. It lacks 3D, but that is a gimmick anyway. It lacks an HD Freeview tuner, but of course if you use a Sky box or Virgin cable you wouldn't use the Freeview anyway. It lacks the "Smart TV" internet stuff, but seriously, would you ever be bothered using that when you have better internet already and all the pay per view etc via Sky or Virgin already.
This TV is amazingly thin and light compared to older LCD TVs. The sound is very good, certainly better than you would expect from such an ultra-thin TV. The full HD picture is wonderful from an HD source such as a blu-ray player: wonderful colours, wonderful sharpness, wonderful lack of motion blur. It is an amazingly energy efficient TV. Everyone who sees it is impressed by the picture quality and thinks this must be a top-of-the-range TV.
Downsides? Err ... it lacks silly features you'll never use ... the remote control looks a bit ordinary ... it only has 2 HDMI inputs (which is fine if you think about it) ... that's about it.
Overall, if you want an excellent picture but aren't bothered about gimmicky extras, and if you use Sky/Virgin or some other external HD box to supply your channels, this TV is a very smart buy.
This is Samsung's lowest-specced LED TV, but the picture quality is as good as the much more expensive ones. It lacks 3D, but that is a gimmick anyway. It lacks an HD Freeview tuner, but of course if you use a Sky box or Virgin cable you wouldn't use the Freeview anyway. It lacks the "Smart TV" internet stuff, but seriously, would you ever be bothered using that when you have better internet already and all the pay per view etc via Sky or Virgin already.
This TV is amazingly thin and light compared to older LCD TVs. The sound is very good, certainly better than you would expect from such an ultra-thin TV. The full HD picture is wonderful from an HD source such as a blu-ray player: wonderful colours, wonderful sharpness, wonderful lack of motion blur. It is an amazingly energy efficient TV. Everyone who sees it is impressed by the picture quality and thinks this must be a top-of-the-range TV.
Downsides? Err ... it lacks silly features you'll never use ... the remote control looks a bit ordinary ... it only has 2 HDMI inputs (which is fine if you think about it) ... that's about it.
Overall, if you want an excellent picture but aren't bothered about gimmicky extras, and if you use Sky/Virgin or some other external HD box to supply your channels, this TV is a very smart buy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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My mum 78years old is very happy and loves the clear vision and colour.
very simple to use and sky have managed to incorporate the remote so only one remote needed.
very simple to use and sky have managed to incorporate the remote so only one remote needed.
Published 1 month ago by kikisams
Samsung UE40D5003 LED TV
Amazing picture quality and I received the product the very next day. Really impressed with the tv and the service.
Published 1 month ago by Abhishek
Samsung UE40D5003 LED TV
The Good: Very slim, very light. Picture quality excellent on normal TV and outstanding on HD. Easy to set up. I am giving 4 stars for TV picture alone. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Aragorn
Fantastic
Recieved this model today. Picture quality is incredible and much better than i anticipated. Cannot fault the tv for picture quality however the sound is a bit weak but i can live... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andy
Excellent spec verses price
Easy to set up in minutes, excellent price for the spec. Really pleased, menu easy to navigate to alter colours, contrast and sound if you need too. Read more
Published 5 months ago by MHL
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