Samsung LN-S4696D/LN-S4096D

Damol1 · 03-16-06, 07:52 PM

The 46” LN-S4696D ($4,799 MSRP) and the 40” LN-S4096D ($3,699 MSRP) will be available in June

LN-S4696D TV/Video 1920 x 1080p
HD-grade 1920(H) x 1080(V) pixel resolution
Widescreen aspect ratio
6000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
178 deg(H)/178 deg(V) viewing angle
S-PVA Panel
CCFL - Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp
(92% NTSC color gamut)
10-bit processor with 6.4 billion colors
Digital Cable Ready (DCR) tuner with CableCARD slot
Built-in digital tuner (ATSC)
Fast 8ms response time
New optimized game mode
Swivel stand

LN-S4696D Audio
"Hidden" bottom speakers with "D.A.C.S" (Dual Acoustic Chamber System)
SRS TruSurround XT
Watts per channel: 10W x 2

LN-S4696D Connections
2 HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface
Component video input (Y,Pb,Pr) (480i/480p/720p/1080i)
IEEE 1394
S-video and composite video inputs
Side A/V inputs
PC (RGB) input
RS232C (portable audio compatibilty)
USB 1.1
Coaxial antenna input
VESA compatible

Once again Samsung is using the not so likeable DNIe feature in there top ot the line LCD's. Has Samsung improved the DNI Engine in the past year and how good will the Game mode be on the new LCD's?

Timl2 · 04-15-06, 05:02 PM

Photos of the LN-S4696D and LN-S4662D

http://www.timlarson.com/samsung/SamsungLNS4662D.htm

dukmahsik · 04-15-06, 05:15 PM

is it hdmi 1.3 compliant?

DanStp · 04-15-06, 05:28 PM

The 46 inch one was at Circuit City today,[EDIT]. It looked great. They have upgraded the remotes too.

Revolutionary · 04-15-06, 06:15 PM

Dan: the one at CC is the LN-S4692D. The 96Ds won't be available until later this summer. CC is carrying the 92D at MSRP.

MUGEN · 04-15-06, 10:05 PM

the LN-S4696D and LN-S4096D are set for a august release at least that's what the press release from CES said.

what ever happened to the 62 series, just for show i guess

necrolop · 04-25-06, 03:16 PM

mmm, Sexy beast! Id like to wait for the Sony 1080p, but this one will probably be cheaper.

Timl2 · 04-29-06, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timl2

Photos of the LN-S4696D and LN-S4662D

http://www.timlarson.com/samsung/SamsungLNS4662D.htm

According to Samsung's web site, the LN-S4696D will be available in June:

http://www.samsung.com/products/tv/lcdtv/index.asp

MUGEN · 04-29-06, 10:15 PM

good news, i guess they want these out when the samsung blu ray player comes out.

NismoSkylineGTR · 04-30-06, 06:44 PM

seems like this tv is out

and many online merchant listed in stock on their websites

[EDIT]

necrolop · 04-30-06, 06:50 PM

Thats a good price, but the Samsung site says it comes out in June, sure you dont mean the 768p sets?

http://www.samsung.com/Products/TV/L...4096_final.pdf

And fromw hat ive heard the MSRP will be $3999, probably wont drop as fast either since they know the novelty of 1080p is mainly for those who
1. Know what they want
2. Can affourd it
3. Have/want bluray/hd-dvd

MUGEN · 04-30-06, 10:54 PM

june release is for both of these tv's. msrp is $4,999 and $3,999

conan48 · 05-01-06, 12:48 AM

they're listing 7000:1 (dynamic) contrast for the 46". Is this BS? The new pana has a contrast of 10000:1 (dynamic). It seems that the new samsungs will have pretty amazing black levels and may equal the plasma's. Anyone think that Samsung is messing with the numbers. If not, they Plasma's days may be over sooner then expected. I expected that LCD would surpass plasma in the next 2-3 years but it may happen sooner!

USMC 308 · 05-01-06, 02:29 AM

For the more knowledgable and experienced people here......does a June release typically mean the beginning of the month, end of the month, or impossible to tell.

I return home in June and will be replacing my 50" Panny plasma that went "tits-up".........I had settled on the 4692D but would love to get the 4696D if available.

Thanks and these forums have helped tremendously in researching my next purchase.

necrolop · 05-01-06, 03:05 AM

Id say end.

As far as contrast, Samsung totally cooks the books.

Damol1 · 05-01-06, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMC 308

For the more knowledgable and experienced people here......does a June release typically mean the beginning of the month, end of the month, or impossible to tell.

I return home in June and will be replacing my 50" Panny plasma that went "tits-up".........I had settled on the 4692D but would love to get the 4696D if available.

Thanks and these forums have helped tremendously in researching my next purchase.

It should be early june for two reasons. The Blu-rey players coming out and the Soccer World cup mid june in Germany.

necrolop · 05-01-06, 11:59 PM

Well how many Americans watch the world cup?

iGrooveLA · 05-02-06, 01:43 AM

is the bottom part of the 4096 and 4696 clear glass? on the 4092 and 4692 the bottom part is like a matte black/light gray...

TMNT1000 · 05-02-06, 01:58 AM

I was wondering if the new 1080p lcd sets from samsung will be able to receive a 1080p signal from a source such as the upcoming blu-ray and ps3. The current tvs only upconvert the 720p signal or 1080i signal to 1080p. If anybody knows please let me know.

necrolop · 05-02-06, 02:52 AM

1080p input should be a given, would be a huge oversight.

MUGEN · 05-02-06, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGrooveLA

is the bottom part of the 4096 and 4696 clear glass? on the 4092 and 4692 the bottom part is like a matte black/light gray...

it will look pretty much like the 92 series, the picture of the tv in the 6th post in this thread was a concept.

both of these tv's will accept 1080p.

galfordo · 05-02-06, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUGEN

both of these tv's will accept 1080p.

Through which inputs?

necrolop · 05-02-06, 03:45 PM

2xHDMI
The PDF states that component are 1080i.

galfordo · 05-02-06, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by necrolop

2xHDMI
The PDF states that component are 1080i.

Nice - seems like a good unit.

Thanks for the info.

Timl2 · 05-03-06, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iGrooveLA

is the bottom part of the 4096 and 4696 clear glass? on the 4092 and 4692 the bottom part is like a matte black/light gray...

It is clear

http://www.timlarson.com/samsung/SamsungLNS4662D.htm

MUGEN · 05-03-06, 09:28 AM

i guess it is, i couldn't tell by the small pictures.
heres a big pic
http://www.timlarson.com/samsung/LN-S4696D.JPG

TMNT1000 · 05-03-06, 11:13 AM

Hey there thanks for answering the whole 1080p thing. I'm gonna wait for the 4096d instead of getting the 4092d. But I do have one more question how much of a difference does a 6000:1 contrast ratio differ from a 7000:1 ratio with the 6d models

PhillySaxMan · 05-03-06, 02:29 PM

Hey folks,

I saw the 4692 last week and was thrilled by it. But nobody seems to know the answers to basic questions:

1) Does the 469* definitely have cablecard? If so, can it be one of the inputs to the PIP?
2) Speaking of PIP, nobody seems to know which inputs can be used. Either of the HDMIs? Component? Svideo? All of the above?
3) Can it do Picture-by-Picture? Can both channels be HD?

The Sony Bravia came out and people said it had PIP. I don't think it actually did. I've learned to be dubious about PIP in the HD world...

necrolop · 05-03-06, 02:39 PM

By the wording of the PDF
"Picture-in-picture (PIP) enables convenient
simultaneous viewing of TV programs
and video or PC sources."

I take that to mean, You can view a TV program, and then a Video or PC source with it. Meaning, only one tuner for TV.
Hopefully that means youll be able to have 2 HD sources atleast, like an HTPC with a TV window open.

PhillySaxMan · 05-03-06, 03:01 PM

necrolop,

Not sure I understand. You think any combination of video sources will be permitted:

A) a cable box input,
B) OTA HD using the internal tuner,
C) some future Blu-ray input
D) HTPC
etc, etc.

Or are you saying that the internal tuner has to be one of the inputs (i.e. what is a "TV program? Isn't it the same as a video source")?

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Timl2 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48	Photos of the LN-S4696D and LN-S4662D Photos of the LN-S4696D and LN-S4662D http://www.timlarson.com/samsung/SamsungLNS4662D.htm

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DanStp New Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2	The 46 inch one was at Circuit City today,[EDIT]. It looked great. They have upgraded the remotes too. Last edited by Woodrow; 04-25-06 at 04:50 PM.. Reason: no sale or discount talk

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Revolutionary Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 547	Dan: the one at CC is the LN-S4692D. The 96Ds won't be available until later this summer. CC is carrying the 92D at MSRP.

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necrolop 1080p you see? Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,323	Thats a good price, but the Samsung site says it comes out in June, sure you dont mean the 768p sets? http://www.samsung.com/Products/TV/L...4096_final.pdf And fromw hat ive heard the MSRP will be $3999, probably wont drop as fast either since they know the novelty of 1080p is mainly for those who 1. Know what they want 2. Can affourd it 3. Have/want bluray/hd-dvd Last edited by necrolop; 04-30-06 at 07:00 PM..

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dukmahsik Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 496	is it hdmi 1.3 compliant?

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MUGEN like.no.other Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,171	the LN-S4696D and LN-S4096D are set for a august release at least that's what the press release from CES said. what ever happened to the 62 series, just for show i guess

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necrolop 1080p you see? Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,323	mmm, Sexy beast! Id like to wait for the Sony 1080p, but this one will probably be cheaper.

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MUGEN like.no.other Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,171	good news, i guess they want these out when the samsung blu ray player comes out.

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MUGEN like.no.other Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,171	june release is for both of these tv's. msrp is $4,999 and $3,999

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conan48 AVS Special Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,056	they're listing 7000:1 (dynamic) contrast for the 46". Is this BS? The new pana has a contrast of 10000:1 (dynamic). It seems that the new samsungs will have pretty amazing black levels and may equal the plasma's. Anyone think that Samsung is messing with the numbers. If not, they Plasma's days may be over sooner then expected. I expected that LCD would surpass plasma in the next 2-3 years but it may happen sooner!

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USMC 308 New Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SandBox / Rhode Island Posts: 14	For the more knowledgable and experienced people here......does a June release typically mean the beginning of the month, end of the month, or impossible to tell. I return home in June and will be replacing my 50" Panny plasma that went "tits-up".........I had settled on the 4692D but would love to get the 4696D if available. Thanks and these forums have helped tremendously in researching my next purchase. Last edited by USMC 308; 05-01-06 at 02:38 AM..

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necrolop 1080p you see? Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,323	Id say end. As far as contrast, Samsung totally cooks the books.

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necrolop 1080p you see? Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,323	Well how many Americans watch the world cup?

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iGrooveLA Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 169	The Bottom Part is the bottom part of the 4096 and 4696 clear glass? on the 4092 and 4692 the bottom part is like a matte black/light gray...

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TMNT1000 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	Samsung Ln 4096d I was wondering if the new 1080p lcd sets from samsung will be able to receive a 1080p signal from a source such as the upcoming blu-ray and ps3. The current tvs only upconvert the 720p signal or 1080i signal to 1080p. If anybody knows please let me know.

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necrolop 1080p you see? Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,323	1080p input should be a given, would be a huge oversight.

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necrolop 1080p you see? Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,323	2xHDMI The PDF states that component are 1080i.

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MUGEN like.no.other Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,171	i guess it is, i couldn't tell by the small pictures. heres a big pic http://www.timlarson.com/samsung/LN-S4696D.JPG

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TMNT1000 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	Hey there thanks for answering the whole 1080p thing. I'm gonna wait for the 4096d instead of getting the 4092d. But I do have one more question how much of a difference does a 6000:1 contrast ratio differ from a 7000:1 ratio with the 6d models

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PhillySaxMan Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 94	Hey folks, I saw the 4692 last week and was thrilled by it. But nobody seems to know the answers to basic questions: 1) Does the 469* definitely have cablecard? If so, can it be one of the inputs to the PIP? 2) Speaking of PIP, nobody seems to know which inputs can be used. Either of the HDMIs? Component? Svideo? All of the above? 3) Can it do Picture-by-Picture? Can both channels be HD? The Sony Bravia came out and people said it had PIP. I don't think it actually did. I've learned to be dubious about PIP in the HD world...

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necrolop 1080p you see? Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,323	By the wording of the PDF "Picture-in-picture (PIP) enables convenient simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC sources." I take that to mean, You can view a TV program, and then a Video or PC source with it. Meaning, only one tuner for TV. Hopefully that means youll be able to have 2 HD sources atleast, like an HTPC with a TV window open.

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PhillySaxMan Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 94	necrolop, Not sure I understand. You think any combination of video sources will be permitted: A) a cable box input, B) OTA HD using the internal tuner, C) some future Blu-ray input D) HTPC etc, etc. Or are you saying that the internal tuner has to be one of the inputs (i.e. what is a "TV program? Isn't it the same as a video source")?