Samsung HLN437W 43-Inch Widescreen Projection HDTV with DLP Technology |  | Brand: Samsung
Category: CE
List Price: $3,199.99
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 213159
Media: Electronics
Display Size: 43
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 40.5 x 29.7 x 15.7
MPN: HLN437W
Model: HLN437W
UPC: 036725243712
EAN: 0036725243712
ASIN: B00009NFEP
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| Features:
| • | 43-inch widescreen projection HDTV with Digital Micromirror Device; 40.5 x 29.7 x 15.7 inches (W x H x D) | | • | Faroudja film mode 3:2 pull down enhancement | | • | 2-tuner PIP with side by side split screen | | • | 30-watt stereo audio system; Virtual Dolby sound | | • | Instruction book, remote control included |
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Product Description
The new HLN437W displays 43 inches of breathtaking wide screen viewing area and fits almost anywhere. The secret to this engineering marvel is a compact digital projector powered by a single, postage stamp sized Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) that generates high definition video images.
Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description The 43" DLP projection TV displays a widescreen viewing area that is elegantly framed in an ultra-light, thin-bezel cabinet. Weighing about 68 pounds and only 15.7 inches deep, it fits almost anywhere. You will experience perfect vision: Samsung’s DLP projection TV delivers unmatched brightness, contrast levels, and color accuracy, plus full digital convergence and a host of top-notch features. Its sleek design and lightweight construction also make this monitor possibly the most attractive and versatile TV your home has ever seen. HDTV with DLP technology
Digital Light Processing (DLP) technology is found in leading digital cinemas the world over. The heart of DLP technology is a micro-display panel no larger than a postage stamp, which integrates 921,600 microscopic mirrors to deliver eye-popping, high-definition detail, color, and clarity. Samsung applies the magic of DLP technology to your home theater via its patented, compact optical engine that replaces the large, heavy picture tubes found in direct-view sets. Best of all, Samsung DLP projection TVs are lighter, more affordable, and use far less power than plasma TVs. Now you can enjoy the spine-tingling thrills of digital television in a sleek, tabletop design that's significantly smaller, lighter, and brighter than a conventional projection TV. Samsung's advanced convergence technologies also make DLP projection TVs compatible with your HDTV tuner, PC, DVD, game console, VCR, camcorder, digital camera, and much more. Samsung optical engine
Samsung's patented optical engine ensures maximum brightness, flicker-free video, detailed text, and still images, and a full 160-degree viewing angle. DLP micro-display technology and Samsung's proprietary Bent Light Lens System give you a big-screen TV without the big-screen hassle. Its ultra-slim, ultra-lightweight design lets you put it virtually anywhere. And its optical engine is durable, long-lasting, and never needs calibrating. Digital perfection
DLP technology is the only display solution that enables projection systems to create a purely digital connection between a digital video or graphic source and the screen in front of you. The surface of the DLP panel is covered with almost a million micro-mirrors (1280 x 720) that act as pixels. This incredibly high pixel count creates a striking, digital image with seamless resolution, amazing detail, and brilliant, lifelike colors. And because the pixels are less than one micron apart, you won't notice the "screen door" effect apparent with other TVs. Ultra-smooth action
Samsung's DLP micro-mirrors can switch on and off over 5,000 times a second--that's up to 10 times faster than other micro-displays. This allows DLP Projection TV to smoothly and accurately display fast-switching content like HDTV and DVD. Brighter and clearer
 | At 400 cd/m2, DLP outshines other micro-display technologies for a bright, clear picture, with incredible contrast and color accuracy. Its unique optical engine preserves the intensity of the original image with vibrant colors and rich, deep blacks. Its high, 1000:1 contrast ratio makes for ideal color separation and crisp, detailed images. That's why Samsung's DLP projection TV is perfect for any source material that demands minute detail, such as HDTV, computer images, and DVDs. | | | Consistent screen image
The DLP projection TV is much more durable than competing technologies because the display doesn't physically age or deteriorate. Its ultra-high-pressure lamp delivers consistent light output and picture quality throughout its long lifespan. Cinema progressive scan and 3:2 pulldown
The cinema progressive scan enhancement automatically upconverts all nondigital signals to a smooth, clear 720 lines of progressive scan. The 3:2 pulldown feature is a must for any movie enthusiast. It analyzes each frame of video, removing unclear frames that were added during the transfer from film to video. These added frames cause blurring, stuttering, and other motion artifacts, especially during fast-action sequences. 3:2 pulldown eliminates them and gives your DVDs a look and feel that's much closer to film. Cinema progressive scan with 3:2 pulldown is powered by Faroudja's patented DCDi video processing on Samsung DLP projection TVs. 1280 x 720 progressive display quality
Samsung delivers flicker-free, static images, thanks to its all-format conversion system. Progressive scan is a must for rock-steady text, still images, and smooth action sequences. Wide viewing angle
Left side, right side, or upside-down--whatever your location, Samsung DLP projection TVs allow you to see any display clearly, thanks to its 160-degree-wide viewing angle. Unlike traditional projection TVs, the image doesn't get darker as you move away from the center. What's in the Box
TV, remote control, two AAA batteries, and user's manual.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 color wheel problems February 2, 2007
Harel Deutsch
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
These tvs look great but are seriously defective. You can count on the TV breaking within 3-4 years. The color wheels will break and it's an expensive repair > $500. The lamp will also go in a couple of years for another repair.
Poor quality compared to other products September 20, 2004
Gadgester (Mother Earth)
2 out of 15 found this review helpful
One of the first DLP-based RPTV's to hit the market this side of teh Pacific Ocean, this TV feels like a beta (or alpha) product. Picture quality is sub-par compared to DLP TVs from Sony and Panasonic, and those brands (surprise!) cost even less. Given the many better choices available, I don't see why anyone would buy this one.
Not yet ready for Prime Time September 15, 2004
Andrew Szava-kovats (MA, USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've owned this unit for 6 months, and already have 2 problems (which have yet to be resolved).
My unit developed a stripe on one edge of the picture area, when playing 3:4 aspect images, broadcast or video. It does not appear in wide-screen mode.
And then - after only 6 months - the unit started SQUEALING like a high-pitched CHAINSAW at boot-up, and later randomly during use.
Complaint aside, the image quality - from DVD, widescreen - is really great. And the sound from the set itself is far better than most. But it can't be enjoyed when the unit is trash otherwise.
Other things to consider:
The construction of the unit is all plastic and feals flimsy.
The remote is slow to respond to channel changes.
The vertical viewing range is limited. (The horizontal is ok.)
My $300 normal TV worked for 10 years without a problem. Now, for $3000, I get only 6 months. Ridiculous!
And I've called the service department 3 times without any real person ever picking up the phone!
I believe the product was released before its time.
If you're considering purchase this, I would wait. There are other technologies that look better. Or get a DLP after the bugs are worked out. And you may want to select a company with actual service and support to back them up.
NO SERVICE September 9, 2004
P. Pun (Brooklyn, NY USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Don't expect any service from a third rated company.
If you are buying a big ticket item or an expensive item, don't go with Samsung.
They will not help you when it breaks down even when it's under the warranty.
They will delay it until the warranty is over.
 get the HLPs... better than HLNs.. August 28, 2004
H. Sachan (Seattle, WA United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Here's a feedback which I left for HLP model TVs also. HLNs are older thatn HLP and the feedback below compares HLP/HLN/HLM. It does not has the nunmber of input/output (composite/component etc) since that can easily be found on the product description page.
This reviews pretty much applies to all the DLP level TVs from Samsung. I researched for around more than couple of months before finally buying this one.
Samsung initially started with HLM/HLN series DLP models which were using HD2 chip from Texas Instruments and the contrast ratio was 1000:1. This performed very well in reviews, quality and black level as compared to Sony LCD rear projection.
The next series is the latest on which is HLP xx63 series where xx is the size in diagonal (HLP 4663, HLP 5063). The improvements in this are 7 segment color wheel instead of 6-segment, which gives better color. This also uses 3rd generation chip HD3 which has contrast ratio of 1500:1. The bulb are also better in this one since there were some problems in the earlier version of the TV. This is a great TV, light weight as compared to some other and plasmas.
The next series which is out only in 2 models is HLP 5085 and HLP5685. These are also 7-segment color wheel but they have HD2+ chip. This is 4th generation chip and is better than HD3. Its contrast ratio is 2500:1 which should mean better black levels. These are the ones with pedestal which looks cool in the picture but is kinda bulky looking in the store. I'm not sure why this model is not out in 46 inches, may be it doesn't make difference in smaller sizes.
Next, 5th generation chip is going to be xHD3 and should give around 4500:1 contrast ratio.
Overall, DLPs are better since they have better contrast than plasmas and weigh less. They also don't have a burn-in issue like plasmas. HLP series is the best one till now and Samsung is the oldest player in this.
Other manufacturers are also catching up, so this should drive the price down further. good for consumers.
Hope this helps and good luck shopping.
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Some more feedback on the picture and input modes after two weeks into the purchase:
The contrast ratio of HLN/HLP series are good provided you are watching the TV at the same height. If you watch from slightly above/below or left/right, then you'll see it slightly less bright. Just like a laptop screen behaves, maye slightly better.
It has following picture modes:
- 4:3 standard definition (SD) cable programming. puts black bars on the side of the picture if you watch it in this mode.
- wide mode (16:9). if you watch SD tv on this mode, it'll stretch the picture
- panorama mode. stretches only the outside portion of the picture making center of the picture in the correct proporting (aspect ratio) but the sides bit distorted
- zoom1/zoom2: they just soom in from the center with different stretching methods.
Component inputs (in SD and HD) aspect ratios only have normal and wide options. Normal being a little pinched, while wide is normal.
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Some more feedback after 5 weeks of purchase.
I started seeing some problems with the lamp. The manual says that when the bulb/lamp needs replacement, all the three lights on the front switch will start blinking. Atleast couple of times a day, the following was happening:
- when I switch on the TV, the lamp will try to bring the picture while the audio was there
- after couple of seconds tv will go to standby mode
- it'll turn on again after couple of seconds and try to bring up the picture
- and go again the loop to standby mode
something this happens 3-4 times and the pictures comes and sometime it just gives up and the tv turns off.
I'm glad that I bought the warranty after couple of weeks from Circuit city itself, otherwise lamps are not covered in one year Sammy warranty.
... to be continued ...
updated on 12/19:
The TV has been working great ever since, no complains what so ever. I've also tried playing DVD and asf format movies on the laptop connected to the TV thru 25pin monitor cable and stereo audio cables, and it all works fine.
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