Samsung HL-S5687W 56-Inch 1080p DLP HDTV

Samsung HL-S5687W 56" DLP HDTV

Amazon.com Product Description Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from HD and standard TV with with the 56-inch Samsung HL-S5687W DLP television, which features a full progressive HD 1920 x 1080-pixel reslution digital format converter for all inputs (and true 1920 x 1080p picture from via HDMI). A contrast ratio of up to 10000:1 captures blacker blacks, crisper whites and images that burst into life. And the high-speed of the DLP chip, with millions of tiny mirrors that switch on and off over 15,000 times per second, delivers a precise, razor-sharp picture. It has a built-in analog/digital (NTSC/ATSC) tuner, offers both HDMI and component video connections, . It also features a smaller footpring than other high-definition TVs (with a "hidden speaker" thin bezel), fitting where many other large-screen HDTVs won't. Samsung's DNIe™ Samsung's DNIe™ (click for demo) technology offers digital perfection in naturally presented, crystal-clear images that uncover even the most minute detail. Motion Optimizer: The visual data are automatically broken down into signal and noise and adjusted through a combined spatial/temporal process to eliminate noise and blurring without the slightest damage to the original signal. This guarantees the viewer a picture of astounding sharpness, whether the scene is still or moving. Contrast Enhancer: DNIe has done away with the unwanted side-effects that conventional contrast enhancement can produce, such as noise boost-up and flicker by developing an algorithm that recognizes over 1 million criteria for applying contrast. Its detail contrast enhancement technology can automatically analyze up to 70,000 local images within a frame, treating the viewer to a picture rich in contrast even in the tiniest details. Color optimizer: For each scene the color optimizer calculates the saturation of red, green, and blue in the input signal and adjusts it to the shades that the human eye accepts as natural. Even a conventional process like white tone enhancement produces more striking results when when used with DNIe. The end result is a palette of vivid hues and pure white tones to satisfy the most discerning viewers eye. Detail enhancer: Many viewers complain of the unnatural effect that conventional uniform detail enhancement produces by relying on artificial amplification of the input signal. In contrast, DNIe automatically analyzes the portion to be amplified, detecting and re-processing any noise or defect to bring the viewer a startlingly sharp and lifelike image. DLP (which stands for Digital Light Processing) uses an optical semiconductor to recreate source material with a fidelity analog systems can't match. While other technologies lose a certain amount of light in transit, the microscopic mirrors in a DLP projection system bring more light from lamp to screen. It also features better color uniformity over time--no burn-in, screen aging or color-shifting possible. It's the leading display technology for products like small portable conference room projectors and professional venue entertainment systems. This Samsung DLP television employs a Texas Instruments DLP chip that is comprised of millions of microscopic mirrors. The DLP chip is faster than any HDTV technology, with the mirrors switching on and off 15,000 times a second to deliver a razor-sharp picture for fast moving images. It also offers Samsung's Cinema Smooth Gen 7 1080p Light Engine, which creates a picture with no visible pixel structure for a captivating, theater-quality experience. You'll get up to a 10000:1 contrast ratio with outstanding colors and deep black levels. The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3-line digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Samsung's Cinema Smooth 3:2 pull-down film mode corrects for the artificial frames created when films are converted to DVDs. The result is a clearer image without the subtle motion artifacts caused by 24-to-30 frames per second video conversion. Samsung's 2.6-inch color wheel spins at 14,400 rpm for smooth, fast motion video, and has five color segments for more accurate colors. It achieves film-like transitions without pixel breakup found in slower color wheel designs and slower switching LCD microdisplays. Air Bearing technology also makes it whisper quiet. Samsung also worked closely with Microsoft to create a special Game Mode that optimizes image quality, sound and response time for more realistic video game play--with just a single touch of a button. The Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Other features include: Picture format adjustment: Enjoy all your 4:3 aspect-ratio programming in smooth, wide-screen without black bars. Four pre-set aspect ratio modes--Normal, Wide, Zoom 1 and Zoom 2--stretch your image to fill the screen naturally. Color temperature adjustment: Selectable between Cool1, Cool2, Normal Warm1, and Warm2 with on-screen display. Auto volume leveler: Keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing to minimize static sound bursts. Discrete IR codes: This set is equipped with discrete IR codes for use with a macro/programmable remote. Closed caption: Displays dialog that can be read along with encoded broadcast TV programs and pre-recorded videos. V-Chip: Enables parental control for channel and program blocking of TV programs that incorporate the rating code signal. High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass. It produces 10 watts of power per channel (for 20 watts total). This set utilizes Samsung's Dual Acoustic Chamber System technology, which isolates each woofer and tweeter in its own chamber. DACS is a revolutionary, computer-simulated technology that enhances lowrange sound performance, sharpens mid-to-high-range sound quality, and improves overall sound clarity. It offers the following connection options: Component (Y/Pb/Pr): 2 inputs HDMI: 2 inputs Composite (RCA audio/video): 3 inputs (1 on the front) S-Video: 2 inputs PC: 1 D-Sub-15 input PC audio: 1 input RF: 1 input Sound monitor output: 1 USB: 1 Tech Talk HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats--standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV). SRS TruSurround XT audio adds three new audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience. Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper. TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself. The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system. Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound. What's in the Box DLP TV, remote control (with batteries), power cord, printed operating instructions. Warranty It's backed by a 1-year warrant on parts (including lamp) and labor, with in-home service backed by Samsung toll-free support.

I have had my Tv for a few years now and I had the bulb replaced once so I thought I was safe. then the whire dots apprared and now i am waiting for the repair shop to call me back with my estimate for the repair that SAMSUNG SHOULD BE COVERING!!!! Yes the TV is out of warranty, but they are reparing other models for free yet this model isnt on the list yet??? Come on, bite the bullet and repair them all or Samsung will be losing another customer and dont think that I will ever recommend Samsung to any of my friends... Like I said its a great TV till Samsung screws you on the repair bill.

I had this tv for about 2 years this Dec 10 and I had to replace the light bulb 3 times with samsung and 2 times from a website online, I dont watch tv that much and the light bulb last long I think if your interested in buying this tv you have a back up tv while you order a new light bulb. the bulbs are not cheap to over 100 dollars everytime.

I purchased the Samsung HL-S5687W from Best Buy about two years ago. Overall, this has been one of the best pictures and values in a large screen TV. The TV was placed on a TV stand with media towers and everyone who ever came over would always say nice flat panel TV. If you put the TV on a TV stand with towers it really does look like a plasma or LCD TV. The appearance is very clean and has a nice timeless design. The TV is also amazingly light so very easy to move if necessary. When coupled with a Blueray player or HD signal from DirecTV the picture quality was great. We initially purchased the Samsung plasma, however, due to our great room having 20ft ceilings and a lot of windows the direct light from morning until 2:00 PM made watching the plasma TV, even a cloudy day impossible. We instead returned the plasma for this TV and it works great even in sunlight brightly shining into the room. My only negative? The bulbs do burn out and need replaced about every 12-24 months. That's a huge swing in time, however, with toddlers in the house the TV is on several hours each day as they watch Horton Hears a Who and Finding Nemo, etc. I would say if you are an above average TV watcher the bulb will last 12-18 month, if you watch just a few hours a night you're looking at 24+ months before the bulb needs replaced. I strongly advise keeping a spare around, because when the bulb goes, it goes without much notice. You can't find the bulbs in stores...another negative. You can buy them on the Samsung website and other online merchants but they can be expensive. I ended up buying a Philip's brand replacement bulb on eBay and overnight shipping and all, it ended up being around $90...that's more than half the cost of the pricing I was seeing for the Samsung branded bulbs. I can honestly say that the picture quality is no different between the Samsung bulb and the cheaper Philips bulb. I recommend this TV based on picture quality and over all value!

I was very satisfied with this tv until this week. The unit is now 2 years old and white dots are appearing on the screen. Samsung has experienced this problem on several models of DLPs. Unfortunately, Samsung has decided to repair several models in a recall/warrenty issue but did not include this model. So if you plan to purchase an older model look for one that Samsung will repair.

I purchased this set in November of 2006. This unit gets a lot of use. It is usually on 12 hours a day even if no one is really watching or playing video games. When I researched this unit I learned that a buld has to be replaced every 2-3 years depending on usuage. I replaced the buld 6/09. It was suprisingly easy. Found buld on line for $89.00 (Samsung wanted more than double). Great picture. Sound, though not great, in line with most sets. Happy with my choice and purchase.