Premium-class solutions by default include the technical specifications of the Samsung UE48H8000AT TV device. Reviews of the owners about it, its parameters, cost today and the order of assembly and settings will be discussed in detail and step by step in this material. The strengths and the main disadvantages of this one-stop leisure and entertainment center will also be noted.
Positioning
Any modern Samsung curved TV, regardless of the length of the diagonal and the format of the output image, is a premium solution. In its production, in any case, the most advanced technologies are used, and the technical characteristics are significantly ahead of time. Therefore, from a hardware standpoint, the Samsung UE48H8000AT is a really great device. Reviews at the same time indicate that its parameters in any casedoes not raise any significant objections. But, like any other premium TV device, the price in this case is also high. But in this case, one should not expect anything else. Any advanced TV with excellent parameters and a curved diagonal by default cannot be accessed.
Package
In terms of equipment, the TV with a curved screen from the South Korean company Samsung cannot stand out against the background of similar solutions. In it, the manufacturer included only the most necessary for its initial launch. Everything else that is not included in the original delivery list must be purchased separately. The delivery list of the solution in question consists of the following components:
- Samsung UE48H8000AT premium TV.
- Control panel for it and a set of batteries for its power supply.
- Quick installation and connection guide. An extended user manual is available in electronic form. It can be studied in detail after turning on the TV device.
- Support for mounting the TV on any horizontal, solid and stable surface with all the necessary fasteners for its installation. The vertical mounting system is purchased separately, it is almost never included in the delivery set.
- Power cord for realizing the power supply of the device.
- One year warranty card.
Design
As noted earlier, the model considered in this material is an advanced and functional Samsung curved TV. In it, the South Korean manufacturer has implemented its main developments over the past few years, and this moment alone has turned it into the most advanced device by technical standards today. Its main element is a matrix with a diagonal length of 48 inches. Its surface is curved and, according to the manufacturer, this technical solution significantly improves the viewing process itself. This contributes to the fact that a person simply “immerses” in the transmission itself. It is surrounded by a very tiny frame around the entire perimeter. At the bottom of the device, there are 2 speakers at once. All switching wired ports are displayed on the back cover. It also has 4 threaded holes for mounting on a vertical surface. But the support for horizontal mounting is on the underside of the Samsung UE48H8000AT. Reviews highlight the practical side of the design of the TV in question. There is nothing superfluous in it, everything is thought out to the smallest detail. Each element has its specific purpose. This is what the owners focus on in their reviews.
Screen
The biggest strength is the screen in the Samsung UE48H8000AT. The image quality is really beyond praise. The screen matrix of this TV is manufactured according toLCD technology. Taking into account the fact that at the time of the launch of this solution, matrices based on quantum dots were still at the development stage, this was the most advanced technology by the standards of 2014. From the same position, the resolution of the matrix, which is 1920x1080 (1080p), is explained. The “4K” format at that time could only be found in exclusive television devices. The key “chip” in this case was the refresh rate of the image - 1000 Hz. With its help, even the most dynamic scenes in this case were not distorted. All this is complemented by support for the “3D” mode. Also, the package included 3 pairs of glasses at once for viewing content in this format.
Sound
All Samsung TVs of the 8 series are necessarily equipped with high-quality sound systems. As a rule, they include 2 speakers, and this provides stereo audio. But in this case, the developers went even further and added a third speaker to the speaker system, which adds low frequencies to the sound. Two of them have a power of 10W, and the third - 20W. In total, it already turns out 40W. This is certainly more than enough for high-quality sound. If desired, of course, you can connect an external stereo system. This TV has all the necessary ports.
Tuner
The tuner integrated into this multimedia device boasts a high degree of functionality and versatility. It is capable of handling any typeinput signal that exists today. Like any previous similar solution, it can display local TV programs. Moreover, it can be both analog and digital. In the latter case, both the first generation of DVB-T digital broadcasting and its updated modification DVB-T2 are supported. In addition to this, such a TV, without any additional funds, is able to connect directly to the equipment of any cable provider. Again, broadcasts can be output in both digital and analog formats. The last possible type of input signal is for satellite broadcasting. In this case, the hardware parameters of the tuner allow it to receive both the most common signal type at the moment MPEG-2, and MPEG-4, which is gaining momentum. Separately, it should be noted that some programs in digital format can be encoded. Therefore, a special decoding module may be needed. To install it, this solution is equipped with a special expansion slot.
Communications
The presence of an ideal communication set can boast of the Samsung LED TV considered in the framework of this material. In this case, there is only one wireless connection method - this is Wi-Fi. With its use, it is most optimal to connect the TV to the local area network. The list of wired communications in this situation includes:
- HDMI ports - 4 pieces. With their help, you can connect the TV to the computer system unit, receiver ormini PC.
- USB connectors - 3 pieces. In this case, playback of various multimedia content from flash drives is possible.
- One composite and one component inputs are provided for connecting legacy external media solutions such as DVD players and tuners.
- The RJ-45 port is for Internet connection.
- One 3.5 mm jack for audio output to external speakers.
Sizes. Power Consumption
The curved screen TV in question has the following dimensions: 1079x626x79. Its weight is 13.2 kg. On the one hand, this is a bit much, but do not forget that it has a diagonal of 48 inches, and everything immediately falls into place. With such dimensions and dimensions, it is certainly impossible to significantly reduce weight without losing functionality. In standby mode, the power consumption of this product is less than 0.3W. In the operating mode, the maximum value is set by the developers at around 50 watts. The energy class meets the “A+” specifications.
Software
The main system software in this case is Tizen OS. This is Samsung's own development. Moreover, it appeared relatively recently, but has already managed to take a dominant position in the TV market. It is this software that is used by all modern Samsung LED TVs. Including the hero of this article. The main factorwhich contributed to such an accelerated development of this platform is an extended set of application software. None of the competing software solutions can certainly boast of such an advantage. Also, the advantages of such software include the reliability and ease of organizing the menu. The last point is also very important. It allows even a poorly trained specialist to properly configure such a TV easily and simply. In addition to this, at the level of system software, TV control was implemented using voice commands for such a device. The developers have not forgotten about Skype, for which you will have to buy an external WEB-camera separately.
Assembly. Setting order. Mounting system recommendations
Very easy to assemble and configure the Samsung UE48H8000AT. Its setting is standard and does not stand out in anything unusual against the background of most similar devices. The procedure in this case is:
- First, we are preparing a place for assembly and a set of tools. We remove not only the TV from the transport box, but also all the rest of its contents.
- When installing on a horizontal plane, we mount the complete support. If you plan to hang this solution on the wall, then you need to additionally purchase a mounting kit for Samsung UE48H8000AT. What kind of wall mount is needed in this case? This is VESA 200X200.
- We make all the necessary connections. Power firstcord, then a signal wire and finally, if necessary, a twisted pair cable (in case of using a wired connection to the global web).
- Turn on the device. We are waiting for the download to finish. After that, in the query window, set the date, time and location of the multimedia device. If you try to cheat and specify the wrong region, then some functions of the software will be deactivated.
- The next important step is the search for channels. To do this, go to the solution settings menu and select the “Channels” sub-item. Then we activate the option "Auto-tuning". Next, a special query window will appear in which we specify the signal source. In the case of a cable operator or a local antenna, the search procedure will proceed automatically, but when using a satellite dish, you need to specify a list of satellites and their connection ports. At the end of the search, do not forget to save the result.
- At the next step, set the network connection parameters. To do this, select its type. It can be wireless Wi-Fi or wired RJ-45. If necessary, set the subnet mask, network address, network name and password for connection.
- Then activate the Smart TV function. We go to the official app store and install all the necessary application software. After installing each program, we check its performance without fail by launching it.
Reviews. Cost
As noted earlier, it cannot be initially affordable and have a low costpremium solution, which includes Samsung UE48H8000AT. The price for it is currently in the range from 27,000 to 29,000 rubles. On the one hand, such a cost of the TV is really overpriced. But if you take into account its parameters, then everything falls into place. Actually, the only disadvantage of such a TV is its high cost. He simply does not have any other shortcomings. And he, like any other Samsung 8 series TV, has a lot of advantages. First of all, it is necessary to mention the phenomenally high image quality, which in this case is certainly beyond praise. Additionally, it should also be noted the sound subsystem, which instead of the usual two speakers includes 3. Therefore, the soundtrack is not cut off at low frequencies and its quality is much better than that of any other direct competitor. Another plus is the built-in tuner. It is so functional that there is no need to purchase something else separately. The number of connectors is also sufficient and there is no need to worry about their shortage. In terms of energy consumption, this TV belongs to the most advanced “A +” class today, and it is also in full order with this.
Results
Another worthy TV in the model range of the eminent South Korean manufacturer - Samsung UE48H8000AT. Reviews highlight only one significant minus in it - this is a high price. But if we take into account all its parameters in the complex, then it becomes obviousthe right approach to pricing. The technical characteristics of this solution are so advanced that they will be relevant for more than one year. As a result, the owner of such a device will not worry about the capabilities of his multimedia center. And this is true for any of its components. At the same time, the same reviews point to a number of its advantages. These include impeccable image quality, excellent sound, Smart TV support, a functional tuner and an expanded set of connection methods. Therefore, from a technical point of view, whatever one may say, this TV simply does not have weaknesses. Actually, this device is characterized in the reviews not only by the owners, but even by specialists. Moreover, such a TV is universal by default - it can be used almost wherever the need arises.
