Samsung HL-S5086W 50" DLP HDTV

Amazon.com Product Description

Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from HD and standard TV with with the 50-inch Samsung HL-S5086W DLP television. A contrast ratio of up to 2500:1 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 measures just 15.6 inches deep (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 720p light engine, which creates an image with no visible pixel structure and accurate shading and better low-light detail for the most film-like picture. You'll get up to a 2500:1 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). 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.

Product Description

Replace your TV with HDTV that's affordable and dependable. Featuring a thin bezel design that fits where others won't, Samsung's 50" Widescreen DLP TV delivers the ultimate HDTV experience with 1280x720 resolution for 720p progressive video imaging You'll enjoy lifelike, razor-sharp pictures in stunning color, contrast and clarity, thanks to the ultra-fast DLP and Brilliant Color technology and the DLP chip from Texas Instruments. A contrast ratio of up to 2500:1 captures blacker blacks, crisper whites and images that burst into life. And the unparalleled speed of the DLP chip, with millions of tiny mirrors that switch on & off over 15,000 times per second, delivers a precise, razor-sharp picture making the HL-S5086W ideal for sports, fast-action video and gaming.

Samsung's Cinema Smooth 720p light engine is the culmination of years of industry-leading research and development. It releases the maximum power of the new generation of DMD microdisplays for the most film-like picture. It creates an image with no visible pixel structure and accurate shading and better low-light detail. Samsung's 4th generation Digital Natural Image engine makes the sharpest and clearest images possible. Five image processors and a six-times density enhancer ensure the best picture from any source. Integrated speakers deliver 10 watts x 2 channel stereo sound and are virtual-surround capable On-screen menu displays User-replaceable illumination bulb is rated at up to 6,000 hours of use Unit Dimensions - 45.4(W) x 32.3(H) x 15.6(D) / Approximate Unit Weight - 62 lbs

Customer Reviews:

Great TV sent me the wrong one lol.......2007-11-08

I ordered the 1080i 720p model and received the 1080p, I am not complaining one bit got way more bang for the buck than I ever expected. This TV has a very nice bright picture and is really light.

Does just fine..........2007-11-05

I did a ton of research when I finally decided to go big. LCD, Plasma, DLP, there were just so many choices. Ultimately I went with this unit. I didn't plan on mounting so the DLP worked great and it's still not a bulky, heavy unit. I went with 1080i because this is my first HDTV and I knew that the 1080p units would just get cheaper with time. Eventually this unit will be in my bedroom and I will get a 1080p unit for the living room. SD channels look horrible, but my guess is that is what you get with a 50 in. TV. I haven't moved forward with HD programming yet, so I can't talk about that. Movies look absolutely gorgeous on blu-ray and upconverted DVD's look good too. I assume HD-DVD would look great too. It has two HDMI inputs which is great for the gamer. I have a 360 and a PS3 hooked up to the unit. Games look and play great. I love the easy source changing on the remote as opposed to Vid1, Vid2, Vid3, etc. All in all a pretty good unit.

DO NOT BUY SAMSUNG PRODUCTS.......2007-10-22

I bought the HL-S5086W after researching alternatives. The price, quality and, well, the low price convinced me to purchase the unit. It was a great decision. The tv was excellent for the first 60 days and I enjoyed every moment of it with friends and family.

Just before 90 days I started experiencing a green noisy effect in the darker areas of the picture. As any competent consumer would do I rushed to the phone to call Samsung before I could be stuck with the bill for repair. This is where the happy story ends and the horror story begins. After a few failed attempts at getting help over the phone, I went online and filed a repair order. I was "assigned" to a repair company outside of my city. They were friendly enough but the experience felt cheap as I was being asked to email them purchase info on my television. Since I bought it from Amazon I forwarded them the email receipt which I had received. After not hearing from them for a few weeks I picked up the phone and tried to call them. The number is now unlisted.

I called Samsung's "support" once again to find out what had happened to my repair order (the online status was now marked as "cancelled" without a phone call or email to notify me of the change) Now I am asked once again to send them a copy of my receipt. I try to upload it to their site and after numerous attempts I am met with a timeout/failure to connect page. The Person on the phone not so helpfully suggests that my router might be the culprit even though she has no idea what configuration might alleviate the issue.

No matter how great the product is there is no excuse for this horrendous service experience.

A++.......2007-08-10

It arrived in perfect condition, but after reading the other reviews, the handlers did nothing extra but set the box in my house and go.

We are very happy with this tv. Except for a minor issue... it is not very loud. So we usually put it on mute and use our surround sound.

If you do not have surround sound and was just going to use the built in speakers, I would not get this tv.

Samsung 5086.......2007-07-12

Very happy with the purchase of this TV. We have gone 7 months without a problem. The picture and sound are incredible and it is very easy to operate and add components to. Highly recommended.

Product Description

The singular style of the Expression series keeps us on the cutting edge of Home theater concept and design. Constructed entirely of top-grade maple veneer, this series is available in your choice of 3 finishes. - Adjustable shelves L:3 / R:3 - Number of spaces for components L:4 / R:4 - Interior dimensions for components: 20 1/2" x 20" - Maximum depth for 16"W components: 20" - Storage drawer L:2 / R:2 - Engineered ventilation back panel L&R: Ventilation outlet, removable back panel - 6 outlet power bar L&R: Yes - Speaker compartment: 19" x 20 1/2" - Lighting in each cabinet: 25W Spot - One central switch for all lights: Roller switch - Glass doors: Flat - Adjustable levelers from inside: Yes - Clearance for table top TV: 45" - 64" wide / adjustable height

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