Technical Details
- Samsung Smart TV - An exclusive service that turns your TV into an entertainment gateway where you can interact, watch, play and sharewith friends.
- 3D picture performance - See how 3D HD movies and sports come alive with a true sense of depth and action that leaps from the screen.
- Narrow bezel with 1 larger screen - A bigger picture and a narrower outer frame - all in virtually the same space as previous generation models
- Crystal Full HD Engine - Images of incredible clarity are achieved by the Samsung Crystal Full HD Engine chip.
- Cinema Smooth - Cinema Smooth lets you enjoy the unbelievably smooth, realistic action in every frame.
- 25,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
- 2D-to-3D conversion adds a 3D-like effect to non-3D video sources
- 600Hz Subfield HD Motion for clear video motion
- By unifying all of the TV's advanced imaging technologies, the Samsung Crystal Full HD Engine expands performance, enhances all aspects of the image
- Connect to a Samsung Blu-ray 3D Player to play 3D titles or intensify your viewing experience by upconverting regular 2D content to immersive 3D.
- Full 3D experience requires 3D-native content; Conventional 2D content can also be upconverted to near-3D image quality.
- It takes picture quality and image integrity to new levels of excellence.
- Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
- QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
Product Details
- Item Weight: 95 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 106 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
- ASIN: B004RTE5BA
- Item model number: PN64D8000
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #898 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
- Date first available at Amazon.com: March 12, 2011
Product Description
From the Manufacturer
3D Technology Checklist
This product is 3D-related. To help you get a great 3D experience, use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need. 3D viewing requires: | A Display First, you'll need a 3D-ready display--whether it's a 3D HDTV, 3D projector, or 3D computer monitor. These displays have more processing power than standard 2D models for displaying 3D images in rapid succession. |
 | A Source Your display may be ready for 3D playback, but you'll still need a device to read 3D content. This can be a cable box with a subscription to a 3D channel, a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, or a PlayStation 3 system. |
 | 3D Content 3D content--the actual entertainment, in other words--will be played back using the source mentioned above, whether it's a 3D broadcast from your cable provider, a 3D Blu-ray Disc, or a 3D video game. |
 | 3D Glasses For now, the vast majority of 3D HDTVs require glasses for 3D viewing. Many use powered "active shutter" glasses, others polarized "passive" glasses. You'll need one pair per viewer, and they'll have to be compatible with your display, whether they're the same brand, or a pair of "universal" glasses designed to work across brands. |
 | HDMI Cable To connect your source (such as a 3D Blu-ray Disc player) to your display, you'll need a high-speed HDMI cable. Cables with this designation feature bandwidth speeds up to 10.2 Gbps (gigabits per second), for carrying the 3D signal without any loss of quality. |
If you want to get more information about 3D, shop our 3D products, watch videos, or interact with other customers, we invite you to visit 3D 101, our customer center about everything 3D. | |
Internet-Ready Devices
Although there is overlap, each manufacturer offers a unique bundle of free or paid services, including streaming video and music, social networking apps, online photo galleries, news and financial updates, weather info, sports scores, and a variety of other smartphone-like applications.
Manufacturers continue to add new content to their offerings, keeping customers current through firmware updates, and making a bit of research a prudent step in your buying decision.
Learn more about Internet-ready devices and HDTVs, how they work, what services are offered by different manufacturers, and exactly what you'll need to get started at our Internet TV 101 customer center.
February 2011
Samsung's D8000 series makes a great entry-point for 3D Plasma HDTVs. With a 1080p resolution, an ultra fast response time, and 600Hz subfield motion technology, you get a crystal-clear image. Connect a USB flash drive to enjoy some video, music, or pictures. Better yet, add a Blu-ray 3D player and some Samsung 3D glasses, and you'll have access to ultra-immersive 3D entertainment. 3D glasses not included in box, must be purchased as optional accessory.
All the bold contrast and color of plasma, with the advanced features and design that Samsung is known for. Click here for a larger image
Make the Most of Movie Night
Plasma Display
Samsung's Plasma HDTVs deliver all the bold contrast and color of plasma, with the advanced features and design that Samsung is known for. Compared to other types of displays, Plasma offers high contrast ratios, gorgeously saturated colors, and allows for wide viewing angles, so every seat in the house is a great one.
3D Active Glasses sync up with the 3D TV to produce 3D images that virtually leap off the screen.
Samsung's new Plus One design offers a bigger screen with a more narrow outer frame.
600Hz subfield technology makes contours crisper and scrolling text sharper.
3D Picture Performance
See how 3D HD movies and sports come alive with depth and action that leap from the screen. Connect a Blu-ray 3D Player or other 3D device and enjoy an immersive experience (Samsung active 3D glasses required, sold separately). The processing can even be applied to broadcast TV, gaming content and legacy DVDs to automatically convert 2D viewing into 3D in real time. If you’re not in the 3D mood, you’re back to watching one of the best quality HDTVs on the market with the push of a button.600Hz Subfield HD Motion
For TV shows and movies, 600Hz subfield motion technology renders even the fastest-moving scenes with the utmost clarity and precision, so that each detail is crystal-clear. 600Hz subfield motion is a measurement for comparing Plasma pixel response and screen refresh rates to that of LCD/LED displays.1080p Full HD With Four HDMI Inputs
The PN64D8000 delivers Full HD 1080p resolution, for a superb level of detail and clarity in your picture. To connect your sources, four HDMI inputs are provided, for delivering a Full HD picture and audio over a single cable."Plus One" Design
Samsung's Plasma Plus One Design sets this TV apart, with a bigger picture and a narrower outer frame, for an extra inch of screen compared to similarly sized competitors' models.Ultra-Fast Response Time
A fast .001ms response time optimizes fast motion video content. Because it can track fast-moving images without motion blur, plasma is ideal for watching action-packed sports or playing video games.ConnectShare Movie
Connect a thumb drive or digital camera quickly and easily via the PN64D8000's USB port. An intuitive, user-friendly interface allows access to videos, music, or pictures via the remote.Real Black Filter
Sometimes you can’t keep sunlight or house lights from shining right on your TV screen. With Real Black Filter, you can still get an amazing picture even with reflective light. It improves image contrast by surpassing the amount of external light that’s reflected. So daytime viewing is improved for a crystal-clear picture and dark detail is crisp and well-defined. Real Black Filter especially helps maintain a high contrast so even your nighttime viewing features rich blacks and realistic images.
Quality Sound
Get crisp, clear sound with 10 watts through two speakers and advanced SRS technology. SRS' TheaterSound, available in new Samsung HDTVs, is an all-in-one audio suite that directly addresses the three most common consumer TV audio complaints--inconsistent volume levels, unintelligible vocals, and poor, dimension-less sound.ENERGY STAR Compliant
The PN64D8000 exceeds the strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and US Department of Energy.PN64D8000 Select Specifications
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size: | 64 Inches |
| Display Type: | Plasma Display Panel (PDP) |
| Resolution: | 1080p |
| Inputs | |
| HDMI: | 4 (version 1.4) |
| Component Video (Y/PB/PR): | 2 |
| PC Input: | 1 |
| USB 2.0 Ports: | 2 |
| Component Audio Input: | 2 |
| PC Audio Input: | 1 |
| Outputs | |
| Digital Audio Output: | 1 (Rear) |
| Weight and Dimensions | |
| Dimensions (WxHxD): | 58.6 x 35.0 x 1.5 Inches (58.6 x 38.6 x 13.8 Inches With Stand) |
| Weight: | 77.2 lbs. (84.4 lbs. with stand) |
What's in the Box
PN64D8000 64-inch PDP 3D HDTV, Stand, Remote Control, DocumentationSamsung 2011 PDP Feature Comparison
| Series | D8000 | D7000 | D6500 | D550 | D530 | D490 | D450 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Sizes | |||||||
| Bezel Design | Brushed Metal | Brushed Metal | Brushed | ToC | ToC | High Glossy | High Glossy |
| Bezel/Depth | Ultra-Slim | Ultra-Slim | Ultra-Slim | Slim | Slim | Slim | Slim |
| Stand | Quad | Titan Square | Silver Square | Black Square | Black Square | Black Square | Glossy Square |
| Scan Format | Full HD | Full HD | Full HD | Full HD | Full HD | HD | HD |
| 600Hz Subfield Motion |  | | | | | | |
| 3D Picture | | | | | | ||
| Rel Black Filter | | | |||||
| Local Contrast Enhancer | | ||||||
| Samsung Apps | | | | ||||
| Your Video | | | | ||||
| Search All | | | | ||||
| Web Browser (w/ QWERTY remote) | | ||||||
| Skype | | ||||||
| HDMI Inputs | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Built-in WiFi | | | | ||||
| Allshare | | | | |
Product Description
The Samsung PN64D8000 64" Class Widescreen 3D Web Plasma HDTV has a special Samsung Plasma Plus One Design means there’s even more screen space compared to similarly sized models – so you can enjoy the most picture. Stay captivated with Samsung Smart TV – a web-enabled gateway to the best of the internet, plus Samsung Apps, and the ability to search either online or on your TV for content. On the Samsung PN64D8000 64" Class Widescreen 3D Web Plasma HDTV, you can take viewing even further with the power of 3D: all your favorite 3D movie titles and TV programming in an immersive experience you have to see to believe.Customer Reviews
27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BETTER than panasonic, better color, inky blacks, perfect tv!!, June 9, 2011
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This review is from: Samsung PN64D8000 64-Inch 1080p 600Hz 3D Plasma 8000 Series Smart TV (Electronics)
I will say first off that I am not a proffessional TV guy. I do not have a device to measure MLL, or light output. That being said, I researched exhaustively as my little 37" Diamond series was getting a little small. For 3-4 months I had my heart set on the P65VT30, preordered at J&R. Then I started reading reviews by cnet, and other pros on the web about their previous sets. Blacks levels on pannys WILL degrade. That rating on their site which says it has better blacks will change, they will degrade over time, and very likely to a point worse than this set. I do not care how many people say that the VT30 has better blacks because 4300 dollars is just not worth it for a set that has worse color, temporarily better blacks, and a vizio-esque blocky design.
I cancelled my VT30 preorder shortly after reading review after review regarding the above issue. It is due to how the set adjusts brightness, and is just the way those sets work - the issue is unavoidable, so don't say I didnt tell you so when you notice while watching the super bowl later this year and the steelers jerseys are not as black as they once were!
Now the samsung PN64D8000 is about as good as you're going to get on a big screen pdp display - blacks ARE better on this set than the smaller ones, which I will address later. Blacks are Inky!! And I use that term because that is the most applicable word I can think of. Colors are delicious, with reds, greens, yellows, and blues all popping right off the screen and into your living room. I play a lot of HD games on ps3/360 and the first thing I noticed is how well the set responds to fast moving images. It is spot on, and at least twice as fast as my old LCD set was. Gaming on this TV is an absolute pleasure, and I cant stand it on my old mitsu anymore, as my eyes have become accustomed to nearly perfect response time.
On to BD's. I have read conflicting reports of Cinema Smooth degrading blacks when turned on. I have not seen this one solitary instance. I watched the Matrix Reloaded twice - the first time with CS on, the second with it off. Blacks did not decrease any that I could notice, and I have a good eye for detail. Yes, CS mode does improve PQ on bluray movies, and quite a bit I might add. The picture, for lack of a better word, just seems more "together." More details can be seen with CS mode on than off. This feature is really personal preference, but for me it improves an already amazing picture to a pq I have literally not seen before on a TV. This mode is what videophiles call the "96hz mode". Technically means that turned on CS will match the 24fps, with that of the bd, which greatly improves pq. Modern films are filmed at 24fps, and CS mode basically matches that, by reducing from 60fps to 24fps using 96hz mode. Techno-babble I know, but moving on.
Netflix. We've all got it, and we've all seen the input signal change mid-way through a movie much to our annoyance. It shows up even worse on a big hd set. Here is where I have one of my few complaints: while whatching netflix I have seen in only a few instances some mild fluctuating blacks. I'm not sure if it is due to the picture source(netflix) or the tv's processing. I'm still trying to figure it out.
I have seen FB only one other time. On the BD of Interview with the Vampire the blacks did fluctuate a few times, and if I was not so obsessed with detail I would not have noticed it. Its really a small issue, and most folks will probably not see it like some of us tech heads do. NOTE: Samsung did release an update for this tv, and after installation I watched the IWTV again. This time I did not see FB's. None.
The only time I EVER see fluctuating blacks now is when netflix is on a low quality for whatever reason. It only seems to happen when watching poorer quality signals like sd cable, or netflix, so really nothing to worry about.
My review is mainly regarding picture quality, and ive got a tower for my internet. That being said, the internet on the tv is ok. A little laggy sometimes, but its bearable. Netflix straight through the tv is quite acceptable, and at least as good as from a ps3/360. Netflix through the ps3 has been the best overall, if it makes any difference(1080p streaming).
Overall I would give this set a 9/10 just because the stand is so darn ugly, the bezel is not black like the d7000 and the few instances I saw FB's. Blacks are amazing, inky, and you will notice them the first time you turn it on. Colors are spot on!! Response time is absolutely fantastic, and despite what those 18 year olds at best buy say, plasma is far superior for gaming. Burn-in is a thing of yesteryear, and there is absolutely no issues with that on this set. I would take this set over the Panasonic P65VT30 ANY DAY!! Samsung is better with parts distribution, service, warranty claims(not that you will have any), and over picture quality. Blacks are videophiles obsessions, and this set does them perfectly.
So when you pull out your credit card for the VT30, just remember "i told you so" when youre cursing at your set come super bowl time, or neo's trench coat isnt as black as it used to be...
Hope this helps with your decision!
Thanks for reading guys.
Ryan
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