Samsung F8500

162.56 cm (64 ") , F8500 Series 8 Smart, 3D Full HD Plasma TV

Manufacturer
Samsung
SKU
PS51F8500SZXZT
26-03-2013
The Samsung Plasma TV Series 8 uses features like Real Black Pro to produce the richest, deepest blacks, while the Super Contrast Panel enhances brightness, so you can enjoy the sharpest contrast and most vivid images possible. It’s also a stunning addition to your home, with a stunning metal finish and elegant design that unifies the body and stand. With Smart Hub and S Recommendation†, your Series 8 Plasma TV even lets you access online content and services, as well as suggestions based on your taste.

Producing picture that is best in quality
Samsung Plasma TV Series 8 is redefining how the colour black is produced. Cutting-edge features like Real Black Pro help to produce blacks that are richer and deeper than any other TV on the market today. The Super Contrast Panel enhances the screen’s brightness to match the deep blacks produced for the sharpest contrast and most vivid images possible. And its Magnum Design Concept makes the TV look like it’s sculpted in pure metal, with the body and stand crafted in harmony.

Premium picture quality at its finest
Samsung’s New Panel Technology enhances brightness while Real Black Pro ensures the deepest black possible, displaying the best contrast from any plasma TV out there. You can now get clear motion in picture with Motion Judder Canceller. There’s nothing to stop you from enjoying your favourite shows and channels.

A Smart TV that understands you
Spend more time watching the things you want to watch, rather than searching through thousands of channels. With Voice Interaction you can ask, in natural speech, the Smart TV to recommend TV shows and movies based your viewing habits. Over time, S Recommendation† refines its search based on what you like to watch and not by what’s popular. You’ll be sure that each suggestion will be original and entertaining, and will never display the same results over and over. It’s intuitive, simple and easy.

* S Recommendation may not be available without expressed consent regarding to the collection and use of personal information.
* Certain features within S Recommendation require internet access and may not be available based on service provider, language, dialect and region.

The most advanced way to control your Smart TV
With a revolutionary voice command recognition system and intuitive motion sensing, the Samsung Smart TV engages you in a futuristic and effortless entertainment experience. So when you want to relax, and you can’t find the remote, all you need to say is “Hi TV” or wave your hand and the Samsung Smart TV will let you perform a variety of commands like change the channel and raise or lower the volume.

Samsung Smart TV is an Evolutionary TV
In this fast moving world it is hard to keep our technology up-to-date. Smart Evolution takes away this worry by helping you keep your Smart TV up-to-date. The easily installed chipset upgrades the key components of your TV to make sure you can experience the most cutting-edge entertainment experience, without buying a new television.*

Enjoy two favourite channels
Now, no one in your family will miss their favourite shows with the Twin Tuner TV. By allowing you to watch two channels on two different devices, this feature lets you
watch two of your favourite programmes at the same
time, or allows a family member to watch his or her show while you enjoy yours. You can also watch two of your favourite shows simultaneously, or record any programme you want. No excuse to miss your favourite TV programmes on Samsung Smart TV.

The gateway to a revolutionary entertainment experience
Samsung is changing the rules of watching TV with Smart Hub. With 5 advanced and easy-to use panels and an intuitive Smart Hub UI flipping motion, Smart Hub allows you to search and access content quickly and easily. With immediate access to live TV recommendations, watch everything you enjoy without having to channel surf†. Enjoy a wide range of movie and TV shows with videos on demand, access apps available on the Samsung Smart TV and share content on Facebook and Twitter with friends. Enjoy and access photos, videos, and music on all compatible devices.

* Screen image picture is a representation and may not reflect actual user interface.
* Content, TV services and capabilities may not be available in all regions and territories.

Social
Most popular contents
Stay in the centre of your social circle with Smart Hub‘s social page. The Social page lets you see your friends’ favourite video clips through Facebook and Twitter, and even allows you to make video calls through Skype.

Apps
Selections based on your previous viewing preferences
Enjoy access to all of the apps you’ve come to expect from a Samsung Smart TV by downloading through Samsung Apps. You will be able to store all of your favourite apps on Apps page.

On TV
Selections based on your previous viewing preferences
As soon as you turn on the TV, ON TV† will recommend TV programs based on your tastes and viewing preferences. This useful feature will also allow you to watch just the things you enjoy, without going through the difficulties of channel surfing.

Movies & TV Shows
Selections based on your previous viewing preferences
Enjoy a wide range of videos on demand with Movie & TV Shows. This page provides you with a quick and easy way to access all of your favorite movies and TV shows.

Photos, Videos & Music
Selections based on your previous viewing preferences
Samsung’s Allshare creates a wireless home network so you can enjoy content from Samsung compatible devices, like a PC or camera. Now you can easily share content, ranging from photos videos and music, on your Samsung Smart TV.

A unifying metal design for your TV
Samsung’s F8500 Plasma TV comes with a unifying, all-encompassing metal flow design that is sure to complete your home. Advancing beyond the typical formulas to design previous TV stands, the shape of the screen is considered to be Samsung’s latest great invention. Its uniquely sculpted body with metal finish makes it looks like a piece of art. In this most recent concept, the strength and style of the metal is emphasised, ensuring a stunning look that refines your household.

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black, Titanic
Built-in camera 
Y

Networking

Ethernet LAN 
Y
Wi-Fi 
Y

TV tuner

Tuner type 
Analogue & Digital
Digital signal format system 
DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T

Ports & interfaces

HDMI ports quantity 
4
PC in (D-Sub) 
N
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in 
1
Composite video in 
1
SCART ports quantity 
1
RF ports quantity 
2
Common interface (CI) 
Y
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 
1

Management features

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 
Y
On/Off timer 
Y
Sleep timer
Y
On Screen Display (OSD)
Y
Number of OSD languages
26
Integrated clock
Y
Picture-in-Picture 
Y
Remote control type
TM1390A / TM1240

Power

Power consumption (max) 
295W
Power consumption (standby) 
0.4W
Power consumption (typical) 
211W
Annual energy consumption 
431 kWh
Energy efficiency class 
C
Input voltage 
220 - 240V
Input frequency 
50/60 Hz

Display

Display diagonal 
162.56 cm (64")
HD type 
Full HD
3D compatibility 
Y
Display resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels

Smart TV

Smart TV
Y

Audio

Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
Number of loudspeakers 
2
RMS rated power 
20W

Teletext

Teletext function 
Y

Certificates

DLNA certified 
N

Ergonomics

VESA mounting
Y
Wall mountable 
Y
VESA mounting interfaces 
600 x 400 mm

Packaging content

Manual
Y

Weight & dimensions

Width 
148.26 cm
Depth 
5.54 cm
Height 
87.77 cm
Weight 
32.8 kg
Width (with stand)
148.26 cm
Depth (with stand)
32 cm
Height (with stand)
102.4 cm
Weight with stand
36.2 kg
Depth (without stand)
5.54 cm
Height (without stand)
87.77 cm
Width (without stand)
148.26 cm

Packaging data

Package width 
162.8 cm
Package depth 
44 cm
Package height 
102.4 cm
Package weight 
46.2g