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Samsung HL-R5668W 56-inch DLP HDTV

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Expert Review

Samsung HL-R5668W 56-inch DLP HDTV

Date Published: 10/26/07

The Samsung HL-R5668W is a wide-format 56-inch television that delivers stunning high-definition performance, and it can even pull double duty as a computer display. This model has a floating-screen design where the black-framed display appears suspended above the narrow silver base. The overall cabinet is slim and light, with convenient inputs and controls located out of sight along the side edge.

The native resolution of the DLP HL-R5668W is an impressive 1,920X1,080, with HDTV displayed at 1,080p and a contrast ratio of up to 10,000:1. A 3-D Y/C digital comb filter reduces dot crawl, and movies are enhanced by 3:2 pulldown conversion. The side-mounted stereo speakers deliver 30 total watts of output, and the audio can be configured to simulate surround sound.

Twin tuners enable a selection of picture-in-picture and split-screen viewing options without the need for a second video source. Other convenience features include video input labeling and a TV Guide On-Screen program guide.

The rear inputs and outputs are extensive, with two RF inputs, a PC input with audio, three audio/video/S-video inputs (one on the side panel), two component video inputs, two HDMI digital-to-digital connections, two D-Net (IEEE 1394) inputs, AnyNet and G-Link connections, a subwoofer output, and an optical digital audio output. A universal remote control completes the HL-R5668W package.



Warranty
1 year parts and labor



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Product Specs

Depth
21-9/10 in.
Height
58-2/5 in.
Width
58-3/5 in.
PIP/POP
yes
Nbr. of speakers
2
Screen size
56 in.
Watts per channel
15 watts X2
Weight
137.6 lbs.
Comb filter
3-D Y/C digital
Display capability
480i, 480p, 720p, 1,080i, 1,080p
Headphone jack
yes
Parental control
yes
DVI/HDMI interface
HDMI X2








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