Samsung UN60D8000

This review refers towards the model Samsung UN60D8000.

For a wall installation, the wiring of the device ought to already be in place before mounting the wall bracket, otherwise some terminals extremely difficult to reach. The connections themselves point towards the side, are diverse and precise fit, and clearly marked and no confusion.

Right after the initial power the Tv installation is prepared. This works extremely simply, swiftly and largely automatically. There are actually only a few queries by nation, language, and so on. to answer the signal source. Subsequently, the device is ready.

.Product and process top quality:

Style is usually a matter of taste but to my thoughts the ultra-slim, with only 1cm thin, the entire front full aluminum bar developed pure and noble Samsung not only a Tv set, but a "jewel". Tiny drawback: the jet-black, anti-reflective glossy panel with extraneous light but reflects reasonably powerful. The body is produced of black plastic, heavy foot chromed metal. Every little thing is precisely ready and processed seamlessly.

In purely visual inspection with no measuring equipment, I think the subjective illumination of the panel for extremely uniform. No "leaking" into the corners or along the edges. As opposed to some previous speakers, my device shows no "banding", either vertically or horizontally and no.

Edge type of construction occurs (only when fully dark screen) Clouding light, which in typical operation but just isn't visible.

I consider myself well-informed and 1 for "critical" shoppers and know which particulars I shall be alert to assess the good quality. Possibly I've received a "good" device in the upper finish of the series variance. Because I don't have measuring equipment available, I can only describe my subjective impression of excellent: except in pricey equipment to utilize other materials (Loewe, Bang & Olufsen), I have not seen a better item quality and basic "technical" image excellent. Can be directly compared towards the same price, about, nicely known high-quality finish, the Samsung Panasonic devices to keep up forever. They are at best tricky, but not really better ...

Samsung UN60D800 Connections, features:

The vast functionality can hardly describe here in detail. I refer to the Samsung website. Connections are plentiful, e.g. 4x HDMI in, 2x Scart in (via adapter) and a CI slot for smart card (via adapter), which enables direct reception of cable Tv, HD (via satellite) or pay Tv with out an external receiver.

Besides the pure Tv use, of course the connection of various sources such as BluRay-/DVD-Player, receiver or external storage devices such as recorders, external hard disk, USB stick is possible. The connection of a soundbar or surround sound system is possible. Towards the extent the external devices connected via HDMI and also have the corresponding function (ie, Samsung AnyNet ) occur, all mutually necessary settings and adjustments automatically via "handshake".

This also applies towards the 3D mode that works well and brings in the rest really beneficial pictures. No ghosting, no artifacts or aberrations.

Unfortunately, only one (extremely stable tethered via Bluetooth) is attached to shutter glasses, goggles additional cost depending on the model.

In addition, the Samsung has in connection to the Internet (via LAN cable or wireless) using the "SmartHub" through an Internet access to selected services and app's, including fully functional Web browser. This works fine for simple installation and immediately leaves, but the "normal" use remote control is really challenging (necessary text entries are lengthy and tricky).

With the "AllShare" function on PC, external data storage devices or servers on the photos, videos and music can be streamed towards the Tv and play. With a suitable app itself can even control the Samsung also by means Samsung mobile phone or tablet PC as a remote control.

Overall, therefore, all necessary connectors are out there in sufficient numbers. The feature set is huge, and meets all possible requirements.

Settings and ease of use:

For ease of use is for me a great remote. Now fulfilled all the features you could expect from the Samsung UN60D8000, properly and comfortably. The remote sits comfortably in the hand, can be intuitive right after a short use, has superior sized, well-labeled and grouped sensible Hot keys that illuminate itself. In the Internet business, it is even useful as a "touchpad" spare. And operated by "AnyNet " and many other Samsung phones. It also seems quite stable. Everything could be great, but: unfortunately this is part is ugly ... And it fits so very not the classic style of the Tv.

The screen menus are clear and properly sorted. Too many menu items onscreen is the same 1 (but not always helpful) explanation included. The operation is basically simple and intuitive. The handle for the manual is therefore usually not necessary. These can be found as "eManual" integrated into the software. Out of it, many settings can be started immediately, tested and maintained or possibly rejected. Permanent zap between manual and menu is just not necessary. Superior solution! Sorry, no printed manual is offered, only a quick guide. On the Samsung homepage, alternatively, a manual in pdf format..

The automatically generated by the device during initial channel table is unfortunately really poorly sorted. Manual intervention (reorder channels, lock, delete, sort, create favorite lists) are possible but really complicated, unnecessarily complicated and lengthy. Right after all, can the laborious produced, adapted Tuning save externally and read again. This can for example following a software update is useful, because the Television if it is again reset to zero.