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3D Technology Checklist
This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires:
 | A Display First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession. |
 | A Source Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system. |
 | 3D Content 3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game. |
 | 3D Glasses For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands. |
 | HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality. |
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February 2011
For the ultimate TV enthusiasts, incredible picture quality and advanced connectivity are just the first step; the Samsung UN46D8000 LED TV goes a step beyond, adding elegant design to the formula. The Samsung "One Design" bezel is only 0.2 inches--as slender as they come--for a picture that's, well, all picture. On that commanding 46-inch screen you can enjoy Samsung' Smart TV, which puts the web, a wide range of apps, Skype video calling, and plenty more at your fingertips. Or connect a Blu-ray 3D player to get immersed in cinema-quality 3D programming--two pairs of active glasses are included.
Advancing the Art of Entertainment
Auto Motion Plus 240Hz
There's a big difference between seeing the game and seeing every split second of it. That's where Auto Motion Plus 240Hz technology comes in. All the action in every frame is analyzed and then adjusted so nothing goes by in a blur. From quarterbacks to cyber warrior, the action is always smooth, sharp and fluid.
1080p Full HD With Four HDMI Inputs
The UN46D8000 delivers Full HD 1080p resolution, for a superb level of detail and clarity in your picture. To connect your sources, four HDMI inputs are provided, for delivering a Full HD picture and audio over a single cable.
Samsung's "One Design"
The first thing you notice about the LED D8000 series is its barely visible 0.2-inch brushed metal bezel, a fine line that subtly frames the rich content on the screen and enhances the TV's light form factor. It rests on an improved Quad Stand, with minimalist visual appeal to fit in any viewing environment.
Micro Dimming Plus
Samsung's most innovative LED picture contrast technology delivers the deepest dark tones and brightest whites, while eliminating the "halo" effect and image distortion associated with diffused light.
3D in HD
Enter a new dimension in TV and Home Entertainment with Samsung 3D TV. Experience cinematic-quality 3D entertainment in the comfort of your living room. Samsung 3D is a truly immersive viewing experience, with the power to fill your room with images you can almost touch. Connect to a Blu-ray 3D Player to play 3D titles or intensify your viewing experience by upconverting regular 2D content to immersive 3D.
Two pairs of active rechargeable 3D glasses are included to get you started. Samsung's active glasses are lightweight and comfortable, and will fit right over your prescription glasses.
Smart TV with Samsung Apps
Connect with Samsung Smart TV for a wealth of added entertainment options. The UN46D8000 features Samsung's Smart Hub, a simple menu system for connected features. Easily search for movies, shows and videos via online services and across connected devices, browse the web from your television, chat with friends, and access a wide variety of apps from Samsung Apps.
Samsung Apps is a growing collection of apps specifically built for your TV, connecting you to your favorite digital content like videos, sports, games, social networking, and much more. With web-connected apps on your Samsung Smart TV, you can stream movies from Netflix or Blockbuster, TV shows from Hulu, videos from YouTube, Next Level sports information from ESPN, music from, Pandora and view updates on your Facebook or Twitter accounts. The apps that matter to you, now available on your TV.
Also included with the UN46D8000 is a QWERTY Remote Control for easy typing of search terms, Twitter updates, etc.
Skype on Samsung TV
Enjoy the convenience and connectivity of free, IP-based, picture-in-picture video calls via Skype, right from your couch. Skype is nice on a 15-inch laptop, but it's a whole new experience on a display this size.
Built-in WiFi
Access all your Smart TV features or DLNA network content without the need for a wired connection or add-on device. The UN46D8000 has Wi-Fi connectivity right out of the box.
ConnectShare Movie
Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily via one of the UN46D8000's USB ports. An intuitive, user-friendly interface allows access to videos, music, or pictures via the remote.
AllShare DLNA Networking
For even more entertainment options, the UN46D8000 lets you connect to your home network and stream music, videos, and photos from other DLNA Certified devices (your computer, network storage drive, etc.).
Ultra Clear Panel
Absorbing ambient light, Samsung's Ultra Clear Panel eliminates reflections, boosts contrast ratio, and creates a comfortable viewing environment. Enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors.
UN46D8000 Select Specifications
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size: | 45.9 Inches |
| Display Type: | LED With Micro Dimming Plus |
| Resolution: | 1080p Full HD |
| Inputs | |
| HDMI: | 4 (version 1.4) |
| Component Video (Y/PB/PR): | 1 |
| Composite Video | 2 (1 Shared With Componenent) |
| PC Input: | 1 |
| USB 2.0 Ports: | 3 |
| Component Audio Input: | 1 |
| PC Audio Input: | 1 |
| Outputs | |
| Digital Audio Output: | 1 |
| Weight and Dimensions | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD): | 41.0 x 23.6 x 1.2 Inches (41.0 x 26.7 x 10.9 Inches With Stand) |
| Weight: | 27.3 lbs. (31.5 lbs. with stand) |
What's in the Box
UN46D8000 46-Inch Class (45.9 Inches Diagonal) 3D LED HDTV, Stand, QWERTY Remote Control, Two Pairs of Rechargeable Active 3D Glasses, Documentation
Samsung 2011 LED/LCD Feature Comparison
| Series | D8000 | D7900 | D7000 | D6500 | D6400 | D6300 | D6000 | D5500 | D5003 | D5010 | D5000 | D4003 | D4000 | D630 | D550 | D450 | D403 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Sizes | 46", 55", 60", 65" | 46", 55" | 46", 55", 60" | 40", 46", 55", 60" | 40", 46", 55", 60" | 40", 46", 55" | 32", 40", 46", 55", 60" | 32", 40" | 22", 40" | 22" | 22" | 19", 26", 32" | 19", 32" | 40", 46" | 32", 37", 40", 46" | 22", 26", 32" | 32" |
| Full HD 1080p |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | ||||
| 240Hz | | | | ||||||||||||||
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| 3D | | | | | | ||||||||||||
| Samsung Apps | | | | | | | | ||||||||||
| Your Video | | | | | | | | ||||||||||
| Search All | | | | | | | | ||||||||||
| Web Browser | | | | | |||||||||||||
| Skype | | | | | |||||||||||||
| HDMI Inputs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4* | 4 | 4 | 2** | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| WiFi Built-In | | | | | |||||||||||||
| Micro Dimming | Micro Dimming Plus | Micro Dimming Plus | | ||||||||||||||
| Allshare | | | | | | | | | | | |||||||
| Qwerty Remote Included | | | | ||||||||||||||
| 3D Glasses Included | | ||||||||||||||||
| Design | One | One | One | One | One | ToC | ToC | ToC | High Glossy Black | ToC | ToC | High Glossy Black | ToC | ToC | ToC | ToC | High Glossy Black |
| Bezel Type | Ultra Thin | Ultra Thin | Ultra Thin | Ultra Thin | Ultra Thin |
* 19" has 2 HDMI inputs
** 19" and 22" have only 1 HDMI input
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46 of 49 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not quite ready for prime time, in some respects,
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This review is from: Samsung UN46D8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver) (Electronics)
I wanted to give this TV a glowing review; after all, it has some of the latest LED technology, and the style is trend setting. After a week with this TV, I am less than satisfied with the 'Samsung Experience'. Let me get this off my chest first. Did you ever go to an event, like a county fair, early, when not all the rides and attractions were open? You're excited because it looks like it can be a lot of fun, but it's just a bit too early for the full experience. Well, that's the way I feel about this TV. First of all, the 3d glasses that are supposed to ship with this TV were not in the box. Instead, there is a voucher you may mail in, or go online to order (which I did). After a week and no response, I called to find out why the delay. I was told to read the voucher's fine print, which said there was a 10-12 week wait for the glasses. Not good. Secondly, I found an issue with the remote control unit, which is not a fun thing to have in your hand. It is sort of short and stubby, with two sides. One side has a QWERTY keyboard for text entry, and a touch-sensitive pointer. I find that the up, down, right, left controls do not work correctly with my unit, and called support to report this. They seemed very interested in the matter and told me they would call back in 45 minutes (after they set up a testing unit) for further info. There was no call back. Another reviewer mentioned the difficulty in pairing the remote with the TV, via Bluetooth. I also found this to be a problem and not consistently easy to do.
Samsung has incorporated a feature called Smart Hub into their 'Smart TV'. This is a portal that has Netflix, Vimeo, YouTube, Facebook, Pandora, a web browser, and several games and applications that are either free or paid for. The feature is nice and I look forward to seeing it develop. You need to register your TV and create an account, similar to an Apple ID, before you can purchase any of the apps. You would think you could do this from the TV, but you can't; you need to go online to do this. Not a big deal, but it was confusing. The Samsung website is not ready for prime time either. The discussion board is not yet running. One nice thing is the Live Help, which works VERY well. However, I was not able to get the level of help I needed. Okay, enough with the gripes. This is one fine TV. It is very light, has a narrow profile and includes a nice, chrome-plated stand that lets you to rotate the TV about 30 degrees in either direction. A big factor for me was the thin bezel, which allowed me to fit a 46" set into my 43" wide cabinet. The TV has plenty of inputs, including some strange connectors that let you to connect component and composite video. I do have a non-HDMI DVD that uses the component connectors, and it worked well. The setup of the TV is not difficult if you have some experience with hookups, and I was able to get all the components and my receiver working in short order. As I mentioned above, I am not a big fan of the shape of the remote, and I am trying to duplicate most of the functionality in my Harmony universal remote. One thing I did was hook up my TV to my iMac to show photos to my photo club. I was not expecting the quality to be better than my 27" iMac, but it was FAR better. The color was most natural in Movie mode, Warm 1 setting. The sharpness was uncanny. I saw no obtrusive artifacts on the screen and was pleased as punch at the jaw-dropping quality of my photo images (and so were the club members). The TV is connected to our UVERSE system, and the HD quality is very good. I have no measurement or calibration tools, but I have a fine eye for photography. The color balance, contrast, and sharpness are excellent. The only thing I need to get a handle on is the 'Film mode', which can turn watching Modern Family into a strange experience; it almost makes some programs look like they were videotaped like a soap opera. I leave this feature 'off' for the time being. Tonite we watched the 10 Commandments (1956), and the quality was incredible! I have yet to see any Blue Ray DVDs, as I haven't purchased a player yet. And, of course, I don't have the glasses for 3D. I do plan to update my review as these things change. This TV merits at least a 4-star rating. I may add another depending on how things develop. Update 6/8/2011 Finally received my 3d glasses from the 'Samsung Fulfillment Center'. They are active-shutter type glasses and come with standard USB cords to charge them. You can plug the cords into the back of the set and the glasses will recharge when the set is ON. We watched our first 3D movie together last night. The 3d effect was excellent and I could see no artifacts. The glasses fit over my lenses and were comfortable. They turn on automatically when they sense a 3d broadcast, which is nice. The chunky remote usually just sits waiting to be used, as I have programmed a Harmony Universal remote to allow me to use SmartHub and control most of the functions. SmartHub is still evolving and there are many update messages that indicate it is constantly upgraded. I do enjoy the Vimeo and Vudu sites, as well as Netflix. The gamed, browser and other 'apps' are not appealing to me yet. I continue to laud the picture quality on this set. I can't say it is better than a Sony or Panasonic or other brand, but I have no reason to look further. I can only describe the HD quality as 'rich' and brimming with tonality. The shadow detail amazes me, and the blacks are truly black. I never find the the picture to be overly contrasty or saturated. I also find no reason to fiddle with the controls, once they are set. After over a month of viewing, I still find myself saying 'that's remarkable' when I watch high quality broadcasts. Again, I use ATT Uverse as my cable provider, and our signal quality is very good. I don't expect to buy another TV of this caliber for a good long time, and feel confident that this Samsung will grow with us for years to come. Comment Comments (5)
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Best 3D on the market right now., Remote sucks.,
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This review is from: Samsung UN46D8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver) (Electronics)
I thought last years C8000 were amazing... until I saw these ones that is. The D8000's are almost night and day 10 times better then the C8000, the black get completely black where if you watch the TV during night, you can only see the parts that are lit. The color is unbelievably vivid and natural... the 3D is by far some of the bets Ive seen... clean, no crosstalk, very smooth, unlike the c8000's. The only exception here might be D8000 plasma's, which are also remarkable, but I like these ones due to the lack of a bezel, very stylish and awesome. My only quirk is the remote control, it took me 7 days to figure out how to get it to pair... not cool. These thing's should come paired out of the box and be much simpler. The TV gets a 5, the Remote gets a 2/5. Its small, cant see the buttons your pressing (stupid, for a $3000 TV) and doesn't work without frustration to begin with. Not a good thing Samsung, got to get this corrected.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Two lemons,
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I bought this TV and it came with a bright green frozen pixel. I made arrangements for Amazon to replace it. After a cumbersome and annoying swap out of the TV due to a bad third-party delivery service Amazon used to handle this, the second one came and worked great for about two weeks. But now it has intermittent banding across the top quarter of the screen, so that the top quarter is shaded differently than the rest of the picture, rendering it unwatchable. The banding comes and goes, so I'm not sure what to do. I may watch TV for a hour and the banding develops and won't go away, but the next day it's okay and then perhaps the third day the banding appears again. I believe it's too late to return it to Amazon, and if I have Samsung come to service it and the banding isn't there at that particular time I'll be out of luck.
This is likely a software issue and they have issued a couple of upgrades since I bought it (I have it connected to my broadband), so perhaps it will get resolved, but I spent about two grand on a piece of crap. Shame on Samsung. I've had excellent TVs in the past from Panasonic and will not buy another Samsung. Comment Comments (3)
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Product Features
- Two pairs of 3D glasses included in box
- Full HD 1080p resolution
- Auto Motion Plus 240Hz with Clear Motion Rate
- Samsung Smart TV
- 3D HDTV
Technical Details
- Brand Name: Samsung
- Model: UN46D8000
- Display Technology: LED-lit
- Display Size: 46 inches
- Image Aspect Ratio: 16:09
- Image Contrast Ratio: 40000:1
- Resolution: 1080p
- Refresh Rate: 240
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