Released by Samsung in 2009, the LE37B530 was one of their mid-level LCD televisions that aimed to bring a great viewing experience to the public without having to put a hole in their pocket. It came with a host of benefits, consisting of innovative image quality technology and full HD features. By no means is the Samsung LE37B530 LCD TV a basement dweller as it leads the pack in its class level.
Capable of Full HD resolution with an HD Freeview tuner and DNle + technology, the LE37B530 can ensure that you get high-quality HD video every time you connect to an HD video source. This Samsung TV can also be used as a computer monitor and is ideal for use with any game console when used in its gaming mode.
On the back of this mid-level LCD TV from Samsung, you will find that the LE37B530 LCD TV has several connection ports that can be easily connected to a home entertainment system and other players and devices. You will find three HDMI ports, one VGA, a scart and a component socket for your older devices, a composite phono, optical digital and analog sound output, a stereo socket, a TV antenna and a PC input, the downside is that not having a USB slot. This wide variety of connections makes the Samsung LE37B530 LCD TV a very versatile TV that can be used for most of the devices available today, such as an HD camcorder, a Blu-Ray player or an HD TV box. It’s a bit disappointing that despite the space available on its sides, there are no ports available for easy access, especially if the LE37B530 is to be wall-mounted.
In addition to the impressive video output quality, the Samsung LE37B530 LCD TV also has impressive audio output. Even without the help of a home theater system, this Korea-made 37-inch LCD TV can deliver clear and distinguishable sound. Boosting its audio performance is its built-in SRS Tru-Surround HD system equipped with indirect firing technology coming from two 10-watt hidden speakers. The Samsung LE37B530 LCD TV also supports a NICAM stereo tuner and supports Dolby Digital Plus.
For easy setup at the touch of a button, the Samsung LE37B530 has a variety of preset audio modes to choose from, including, clear voice, standard, cinema, music, and you can even customize it. For this, this TV has an equalizer with balance and bandwidth modes.
Other features of the Samsung LE37B530 LCD TV include teletext capability with 1,000-page memory. It also has progressive scan, automatic volume, manual or automatic channel search, custom channel search, channel lock and unlock, fine tuning, PCMCIA card reader, clear filter pro, TV guide, and on-screen menu.
Included in the box are standard accessories such as the remote control, a cleaning cloth, power cord, user guide and manual, four screws to hold the stand, a base cover, and a base that allows the stand to rotate to obtain optimal viewing pleasure. However, there is no HDMI cable, which means you have to buy one separately.
The 37-inch Samsung LE37B530 LCD TV is a remarkable TV for the price. If you want higher levels of contrast and resolution, you will do better with the more expensive models. But on its own, the LE37B530 offers above-average quality and is worth every penny.