Reviews Samsung HL-P5085W 50-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready DLP Television with PC Input

Products by : Samsung

Model : HLP5085W

Rating Reviews : 4.0

My HLP-5085 is 4 years old and still going strong. Over 8000 hours on it and still on the original lamp! I do have a spare ready just in case.

Have had zero service issues with it.

There are, however, two design anomolies.

1. With the integral stand, your component (receiver, DVD Player, etc...) storage options are limited to the funky stand made for this TV.

2. Direct-access to the input ports doesn't work. It makes programming a remote, especially the "too smart for their own good" Logitech remotes, extremely difficult. Attempting any sort of programming to directly switch to the HDMI, DVI or other ports simply doesn't work. You have to use the "Cycle" method, and that also fails most of the time. The best thing you can do is put the "Input Next" button and code on the front page of all your device screens so it's handy.

Other than that I have zero complaints about this TV.

The new 61 LED 1080p units are dropping in price like a rock. Less than 00 for the top of the line 61" set!

I'm going to wait until it hits 00 then I will bite. I'll probably give this one to my sister as I'm sure it will be still running strong in a year.

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Samsung HL-P5085W 50-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready DLP Television with PC Input Details

• 50-inch HD-ready DLP projection television with 2 digital-video and 1 PC inputs; 53.6 x 54.7 x 20.5 inches (W x H x D) with supplied pedestal
• Compatible with 480i, 480p, and full high-definition 720p and 1080i signals; offers 1,280 x 720 native pixel resolution
• 2 HD component-video inputs, 3 each composite- and S-video inputs, 2 RF inputs; 1 RF and 1 composite-video output
• No risk of screen aging or burn-in effects; offers all-input upconversion, 3:2 pulldown reversal, and other enhancements
• 15-watts-per-channel x 2 stereo audio system with SRS TruSurround XT simulated surround sound

Samsung HL-P5085W 50-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready DLP Television with PC Input Description

With its stunning, cutting edge styling and equally stunning high-definition image, Samsung's HL-P5085W is a sight to behold. The DLP projection set offers a broad, 50-inch screen in a 16:9 aspect ratio and a unique pedestal mount whose lightweight design and slim stature lets it fit where other stands won't. But the HL-P5085W offers more than just quantity of screen: it's also engineered for quality.

The secret to this DLP (Digital Light Processing) projection set's quality is its Emmy-winning technology from Texas Instruments. Samsung has combined its proprietary Cinema Smooth Gen 4 HD light engine and advanced optic enhancements with a single, .8-inch Digital Micromirror Device (DMD) capable of generating high-definition video images with film-like resolution, deep blacks, and robust colors. Samsung's Cinema Smooth light engine enhances brightness while ensuring an astonishing 2,500:1 contrast ratio.

Texas Instruments' DMD panel is immune to the factors that can cause other displays to deteriorate with use, imparting a longer life expectancy than that of cathode ray tube (CRT) sets, plasma display panels, and liquid crystal display systems (LCD, LCoS, HTPS). A host of advanced digital interfaces and video inputs make non-issues of connectivity challenges and future proofing.

The HL-P5085W's automatic digital-format conversion system converts any input (whether DTV, analog TV, or XGA computer sources at 1080i, 720p, 480p, or 480i) to a progressive, 16:9 widescreen image with a 1,280 x 720 pixel count. A 3D Y/C digital comb filter dramatically reduces image-edge artifacts while improving transition detail, and the set's HD ultra-fine-pitch (.155 mm) screen further clarifies images, especially when you're viewing high-resolution sources like DVD and HDTV.

Samsung's Cinema Smooth Film Mode 3:2 Pull Down correction circuitry addresses digital distortion in 480i (interlaced) video signals generated from 24 frames-per-second film. Finally, Samsung DNIe video enhancer (Digital Natural Image engine) works with all analog NTSC and wideband video signals for improvements in contrast, white level, and picture detail, incorporating digital noise reduction to improve lower-quality sources.

The set offers digital-video inputs in 2 formats. A DVI-HDTV interface with HDCP copy protection permits all-digital rendering of video without the losses associated with an analog interface, and an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) jack channels both digital audio and video to simplify connections with newer DTV set-top boxes and DVD players by reducing hookups to just a single cable and plug.

Other inputs include dual HDTV component-video inputs (480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i) for high-definition satellite receivers, HDTV tuners, and HD cable boxes with component video outputs (Y, Pb, Pr); 3 each composite- and S-video inputs; and 2 RF coaxial inputs for antennas or older VCRs or cable boxes. An audio/video output permits hookup with an external device such as a surround-sound receiver.

A 15-watts-per-channel (x2) audio system with a pair of 2-way speakers comes with built-in SRS TruSurround XT, which simulates compelling surround sound through any stereo playback system, including headphones and the TV's speakers.

Last but far from least, onboard 2-tuner PIP with side-by-side split-screen viewing grants convenient simultaneous viewing of 2 TV programs, while a supplied universal remote control permits control of the TV, a DVD player, a VCR, and a tuner/surround receiver.

What's in the Box
TV, pedestal mount, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Samsung HL-P5085W 50-Inch Widescreen HD-Ready DLP Television with PC Input Complete

Samsung introduces a new DLP TV that is guaranteed to catch your eye whether it's on or off. The HL-P5085W combines award winning styling with award winning high definition performance. Experiencing the 50 inches of inviting wide-screen viewing area is the only distraction that will draw you away from its unique floor standing pedestal styling. Samsung's 85-Series represents the 4th generation optics and advancements in picture performance. The secret to this design and engineering marvel - a vertically mounted compact digital projector powered by an advanced EMMY winning Digital Micro-Mirror Device (DMD) technology by Texas Instruments.The latest enhancements in DMD technology combined with Samsung's proprietary Cinema Smooth Gen 4 HD optical engine - experiencing film-like video images with more color depth and true black levels will captivate the most discerning video enthusiasts and those who are looking for the best. Equipped with a host of advanced digital interfaces and video inputs make connectivity challenges and future proofing a non-issue. The Samsung Pedestal series DLP TVs is designed to meet a level of expectation where others simply don't.

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