Samsung HLN4365W 43-Inch Widescreen Projection HDTV with DLP Technology

by Samsung

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• Shipping Weight: 86 pounds
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B00009EFRC
• Item model number: HLN4365WX/XAA
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #295,392 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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Amazon.com Samsung's DLP-based HLN4365W projection television will thrill you with its amazingly slender 15-inch profile and broad, 43-inch display, whose widescreen format is specially configured to accommodate the native aspect ratios of favorite movies. Its small size and relatively light weight (under 70 pounds) free you to try it out in different parts of a home before settling on the spot that's right for you.

What is DLP? DLP, or Digital Light Processing, is a technology that bounces a colored light beam across an array of hundreds of thousands of hinge-mounted microscopic mirrors attached to a single chip, called a "micro mirror device" (below, pictured with the head of a pin). Each of the mirrors can be pointed toward or away from the light source thousands of times per second, providing not only minute color detail but also sharper resolution than even LCD displays.

This isn't a garden-variety projection set. DLP, or Digital Light Processing technology (developed by Texas Instruments) allows purely digital connections between video sources and the projection system in front of you. The HLN4365W uses a second-generation (HD-2) DMD Chip, which--combined with Samsung's light-processing optics--results in clear, bright, high-contrast images. Further, the DLP panel is insusceptible to the damaging effects of heat, humidity, vibration, or aging, so burn-in will never be an issue--all the more reason to make this TV double as a computer monitor. Hang it, mount it, or place it on a stand.

And, when you're ready to take on the world of high-definition television, just add a HD satellite/off-air receiver or an HDTV tuner to enjoy full-quality digital HDTV broadcast programming--the set features a DVI-HDTV interface so you can establish a direct, premium-quality digital connection with your DTV receiver.

Samsung's DNIe Video Enhancer (or Digital Natural Image engine) enhances all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, and picture detail, incorporating digital noise reduction to improve low-quality video sources. The set's Automatic Digital Format Conversion System is compatible with 1080i and 720p HDTV, 480P EDTV, and 480i SDTV formats. The system accepts any DTV, analog TV, or XGA computer RGB input. All video signals are converted to a progressive-scanned 16:9 widescreen pixel count (1,280 x 720 resolution).

Film Mode 3:2 pulldown detection renders DVD movies in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24 frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture. Samsung's HD Ultra-Fine Pitch screen further improves picture clarity, especially when viewing higher-definition video sources like DVD and HDTV. The .155 mm screen brings out subtle image details otherwise unnoticeable on standard .72 mm pitch screens.

A total of 13 video inputs handles more than just about any set we've seen and includes the DVI input mentioned above, a PC input (D-Sub 15 pin, XGA), three each composite-video and S-video inputs, two high-definition component-video inputs, a DVD-specific input that handles 480i/p outputs, and two standard RF inputs (for VCRs and cable boxes).

You can assign picture-format sizes to each video input; the remote's "aspect" button toggles through the set's five options: zoom 1, zoom 2, wide, panorama, and normal (the TV retains the last format setting for each input); and all onscreen information and menus appear in translucent overlays, letting you view video programs in the background while consulting the setup menus.

The 15-watt-per-channel stereo audio system benefits from BBE Sound with a five-band equalizer, which enhances the sound from both movies and music programs. The Sound Mode Preset feature provides dynamic sound settings for whatever you're watching--choose from standard, music, movie, speech, or custom.

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, two AAA batteries, and a user's manual.

From the Manufacturer

Samsung introduces a new generation digital TV that finally addresses high definition performance, compact design, and affordability when compared to other flat panel designs. The new HLN4365W displays 43 inches of breathtaking wide-screen viewing area that is elegantly framed in an ultra-light, thin-bezel cabinet.

Features:

• DLP (Digital Light Processing) TV
• Samsung DNIe (Digital Natural Image Engine): Detail Enhancer, Contrast Enhancer, White Balance and Color Optimizer, Noise Reduction with 3D Motion Optimizer
• Crystal Clear 1280 x 720P Resolution
• HDTV Performance with add-on HDTV tuner
• All format conversion to 720p
• Film Mode 3:2 Pull Down Enhancement
• 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter
• 2-tuner PIP with side by side split screen
• 8000 Hr. 100-watt user replaceable lamp
• HD fine pitch screen
• No screen aging or burn-in effects
• 30-watt stereo audio system
• Virtual Dolby Sound
• BBE Sound Enhancer
• Speaker System: Left/right, 2 way
• Audio Output Power: 2 Channels x 15watts MTS stereo with dbx noise reduction
• Display Type: 43" Wide screen display
• Display System: 0.8" Digital Micro device
• Audio Terminal: Analog L/R inputs 3 (1 side, 2 rear)
• Audio Terminal: Analog L/R outputs 1 set (rear)
• Video Terminal: Composite video in 3 (1 side, 2 rear)
• Video Terminal: DVD component video in 1 Set (Y, Pb, Pr) 480i, 480P
• Video Terminal: HDTV /DTV component video input 2 (Y, Pb, Pr) 1080i, 720P, 480P
• Video Terminal: RF inputs 2 rear
• Video Terminal: S-video in 3 (1 side 2 rear)
• Video Terminal: PC input 1 rear (D-Sub 15 pin) XGA
• Video Terminal: DVI input 1 rear
• Net Dimensions: 40.5"(W) x 29.7"(H) x 15.7"(D)
• Supplied Accessories: Instruction book, remote control with 2 AAA batteries

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HD Cable on DLP, March 4, 2004

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K. Wallace (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung HLN4365W 43-Inch Widescreen Projection HDTV with DLP Technology (Electronics)

I previously reviewed my HLN4365W set with the Samsumg DVD player using DVI output, and normal TV. I now have HD digital cable and want update the review. HDTV comes in two aspect ratios, normal and widescreen. Some of your favorite network shows will be in HD but normal aspect ratio - hence the black bars on each side. Increasingly, top network offerings are delivered in HD widescreen filling the entire HDTV screen. The quality of these pictures is superb, surpassing that seen with the best DVD source. I find myself selecting programs based as much on picture quality as content. In short, this TV will not dissapoint whether the source is DVD or HDTV.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars highly dependent on source quality, March 25, 2004

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Supperconductor (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

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To get the best from this TV you MUST feed it a good quality signal. The best way to connect this set to any source is via the DVI connector. An HD signal from DirecTV or a DVD played on a HTPC (Home Theater PC) looks absolutely stunning. On some of the standard definition channels that have a lot of compression, you will see flaws in the picture because the TV is quite revealing (almost ruthlessly so). Also, the picture is spectacularly bright, so viewing in a well lit room is no problem.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome TV!, April 27, 2004

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Michael T. Rognlien (Palo Alto, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Samsung HLN4365W 43-Inch Widescreen Projection HDTV with DLP Technology (Electronics)

OK, OK, it's spendy.. but this is clearly not a must-have item for any household, it's a luxury! As far as luxuries go, this is one of the best and most affordable considering what you get.

I love the fact that this TV only weighs 60ish pounds. I've had to move it a number of times as I've been hooking up peripheral devices, and the light weight of the TV is appreciated!

Also love the fact that, unlike other widescreen projection TV's, the DLP technology assures there will never be tube or burn-in issues. Since much of the TV we all watch is not broadcast in widescreen, viewing in 4:3 is required if you don't want to add 20 pounds to every actor/actress (well, that might not be all that bad these days..) or stretch scenery to where it looks unnatural.

DVD's look AMAZING, especially if you have a DVD player with a DVI output. Samsung makes and Amazon sells one and I can't recommend it enough.

Long story short - this is an expensive TV but the light weight and the outstanding picture quality (esp from a distance of ~10 feet) make it worth the purchase. You won't be disappointed!