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Samsung HLS-5679W 56" LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV


Samsung HLS-5679W 56-Inch LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV

Samsung HLS-5679W 56-Inch LED Engine 1080p DLP HDTV

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Brand: Samsung
Category: CE


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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 90 reviews
Sales Rank: 14886

Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 2
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 56
Shipping Weight (lbs): 90.5
Dimensions (in): 52 x 15 x 38
Warranty: 1 year warranty

MPN: HLS-5679W
Model: HLS-5679W
UPC: 036725256798
EAN: 0036725256798
ASIN: B000F2P32S


Features:
  • Texas Instruments SmoothPictureTM DLP chip (1920 x 1080 pixels)
  • 4,000:1 contrast ratio; widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Digital Format Converter (upconverts all signals to 1080p) - (no need for a separate upconverting DVD player); DNIeTM (Digital Natural Image engine) picture enhancer; 2-tuner Picture-in-Picture (split-screen or inset)
  • 3 composite video (2 rear, 1 side), 2 S-video, 2 HD-compatible component video, 2 HDMI digital audio/video inputs, 2 IEEE 1394 ports for connecting a compatible HD recorder
  • Built-in stereo speakers (10 watts x 2)

Accessories:

  • Samsung TR50X3B Adjustable DLP TV Stand for HL-S5086, HL-S5087, HL-S5686, HL-S5687, HL-S6186 and HL-S6187
  • Monster Cable HDMI 400 Cable (2 Meters)
  • Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control
  • Monster Cable MP HTS800 Home Theater PowerCenter HTS800
  • Samsung HT-X50 5.1-Channel 5-Disc DVD Home Theater System

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Editorial Reviews:

From the Manufacturer
Introducing another breakthrough - the industry's first LED-based rear projection HDTV. Trust Samsung to feature an LED engine that provides superior life, quicker start-up and amazing color reproduction. Thanks to Samsung's Cinema Smooth™ light engine, this 56" Widescreen offers an astounding HDTV experience, delivering razorsharp pictures in 1080p. With a contrast ratio of up to 4,000:1, the HL-S5679W captures blacker blacks and crisper whites. And the ultra-quick DLP chip results in the fastest video performance of any HDTV. Best yet, Samsung's superior technology ensures no image burn-in for a reliable, long-lasting picture.

Samsung's new LED Light Engine
Previous DLP HDTVs have used an Arc lamp and color wheel cobination as the source fo light and color for the DLP image. Samsung has replaced this arrangement with an LED light source that produces briliant light with less energy usage, a longer life, and produces better color reproduction by truly mixing red green and blue sources. The result is a more enviornmentally friedly DLP HDTV with better color reproduction and lower operating energy costs than other models can match. And, just as arc lamps in other DLP HDTVs could be easily replaced once they were used up, the LED light engine itself can also be swapped out after it's 20,000 hour lifespan to bring your DLP HDTV back to like-new condition.

Cinema Smooth Light Engine
Samsung is the worldwide leader in creating light engines that harness DLP HDTV technology from Texas Instruments. Samsung's Cinema Smooth light engine brings together the right optics, electronic circuitry and replaceable light source to create a brilliant picture that's more lifelike and much closer to film. Now in its fifth year of evolution, Samsung's Cinema Smooth light engine delivers crisp, 1080p High Definition resolution with high contrast and brightness, defined edges and sharp detail.

Next Generation DLP Chips from Texas Instruments
Samsung 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 & off 15,000 times a second to deliver a razor-sharp picture for fast moving images When combined with Samsung's new Cinema Smooth light engine, the result is a crisp, bright picture with deep, rich colors that's closer to film.

Samsung's DNIe - Digital Natural Image Engine
Samsung's exclusive Digital Natural Image engine makes the sharpest and clearest images possible, regardless of the profile of input signals. Five image processors and a six-times density enhancer ensure the best picture from any source. Now in its fourth generation, DNIe guarantees the truest colors and highest contrast, while virtually eliminating digital artifacts.

My Color Control You can get the pink tones, the green of the grass and the blue of the sky just you like, without affecting the other colors on the screen. The three major colors adjusted to perfectly fit your taste. Self expression meets display perfection.

Samsung's Cinema Mode lets you see colors the way the director intended, by matching them more closely to production standards. This creates more accurate colors and natural skin tones when viewing Hollywood movies on your TV—the perfect setting when enjoying movies with the lights off.

Powered by Samsung's Cinema Smooth technology, 3:2 Pull Down 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.

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.

Game Mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button.

Connections

  • 2 HDMI inputs (High Definition Multimedia Interface) accepts 1080p format
  • 2-component video inputs (480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p)
  • 3 (2 rear/1 side) A/V composite inputs
  • 2 S-video inputs
  • USB 1.1
  • PC (RGB) input

What's in the box: HL-S5679W DLP HDTV, Remote COntrol, 2 AAA Batteries, Owner's Instructions, Power COrd, G-Link Cable, Cloth-Clean.

Product Description
Introducing another breakthrough - the industry's first LED-based rear projection HDTV. Trust Samsung to feature an LED engine that provides superior life, quicker start-up and amazing color reproduction. Thanks to Samsung's Cinema Smooth light engine, this 56" Widescreen offers an astounding HDTV experience, delivering razor-sharp pictures in 1080p. With a contrast ratio of up to 4, 000: 1, the HL-S5679W captures blacker blacks and crisper whites. And the ultra-quick DLP chip results in the fastest video performance of any HDTV. Best yet, Samsung's superior technology ensures no image burn-in for a reliable, long-lasting picture.


Customer Reviews:   Read 85 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars This TV is Garbage and so is Samsung   December 7, 2007
 0 out of 3 found this review helpful

I purchased this TV in April of 2007 and it was faulty from the start. The screen kept flickering pink every once in a while, until about 2 weeks ago the screen went dark. No picture, no color, just sound... whatever happened to TVs lasting like 15-20 years like the ones my parents used to own.

I called Samsung and they sent a request to their crappy middlemen service company. These idiot service people don't know anything about fixing TVs and they take their sweet time ordering parts from Samsung. It's been over a week and it could take another 2 more weeks.

I find this UNACCEPTABLE. Samsung's TVs are garbage and so is their service.



5 out of 5 stars Amazing HDTV   October 25, 2007
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This set has an incredibly sharp picture and excellent color. It dislays HD DVDs and Hi def satellite pictures with better clarity than I have ever seen (we also have a 1080p lcd, a 1080i crt projector, and a 720p plasma set) and it is incredible to think there are no bulbs to replace, no spinning color wheel, and no plasma burn in to worry about. My son notices a brief shimmering effect at times, but I have never seen it and the picture has always looked excellent to me. I will probably buy another one to replace the plasma, which looks inferior by comparison.


4 out of 5 stars Quality TV at great price   September 18, 2007
have been using this TV for about 3 months now....Overall is excellent Tv with great colors, easy to hook up and great features (PIP in particular). Only issue is that the blacks are not as pure as expected. Have read in other reviews that by fiddling with the settings you can adjust this, but just haven't had the time yet.

All being said though, I couldn't find another TV with the size and features at the same price!!!!



5 out of 5 stars An excellent Tv at a good price   September 17, 2007

I bought the tv for 1300 bucks and it is worth every penny. It has been flawwless so far and the audio is good too. The asthetics of the tv is also good to go with the performance. The only issue I had is having to get the color settings of the Tv . I like the picture setting when in movie mode and all the others seem to be off track and is not that great. But once u get the setting right then it is just a very good tv. I would definitely rate my buy as 5 on 5 and I do recommend it.



5 out of 5 stars 56"led tv   September 4, 2007
This is one of the best tv sets i have ever owned and a great buying experiance.





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