Samsung’s Series 5 is the entry level plasma HDTV series for all the breathtaking detail of Full HD (1080p) resolution. Series 5 is further split into a number of different sub-series all of which have slightly different specifications. To compare the sub-series with each other and the other 2009 plasma HDTV series/models read our overview and comparison of the 2009 plasma range.

All Samsung Series 5 models have;

A huge dynamic contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1

Wide Color Enhancer 2 for more true-to-life colors (particularly blue and green) and natural skin tones

600Hz Subfield Motion - plasma displays inherently have a response time in order of thousands of times faster than LCD HDTVs delivering much sharper fast onscreen motion common to sports and action movies. Samsung (and Panasonic) have made something good better with their faster pixel response 600Hz Subfield Motion technology.

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) which allows control of compatible HDMI-equipped Samsung components using a single remote

Game Mode to optimize picture and sound quality for gaming consoles. Feature enhances dark areas, sharpens images, reduces the HDTVs image processing response time and enhances sounds as well.

SRS Tru Surround - the patented SRS technology which provides a virtual surround sound experience from only two speakers. It’s fully compatible with all multichannel stereo formats.

Other notable features not available with all models include;

Cinema Smooth (B590, B560) – 24p movie playback of movies recorded at 24fps (from 1080p/24 sources)

FilterBright or Ultra FilterBright (B590) anti-reflective screen coating to remove distracting reflections on the screen and maintain the contrast ratio.

Crystal HD Engine (B590, B560) providing enhanced imaging performance

Wireless (with adaptor) to 802.11: (B590, B560, B550) for connection to other AV devices sans wires. Compatible Samsung mobile phones can even be accessed from your HDTV.

Resources

Specification PN50B450 Plasma HDTV (pdf)

User Manual PN50B450 Plasma HDTV (pdf)