Samsung HLP6163W 61-Inch HDTV Monitor with DLP Technology

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• Product Dimensions: 56.9 x 41.7 x 16.7 inches ; 99.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 125 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: B0002TMHE6
• Item model number: HLP6163W
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #99,871 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 4, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Lighter and more compact than earlier DLP models, Samsung's HL-P6163W displays 61 inches of inviting widescreen imagery for your home theater while weighing only 99 pounds and standing just 17 inches deep. Elegantly framed in an ultralight, thin-bezel cabinet, the HL-P6163W 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 3 HD light engine and advanced optic enhancements with a single, postage-stamp-sized 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 incredible 1,500:1 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. Hang it, mount it, rest it on a stand, or move it just about anywhere, anytime. The screen's surface is nearly 100 percent reflective, and its lightning-quick switching speeds make it twice as fast as earlier designs and nearly 1,000 times faster than competing microdisplay technologies.

The HL-P6163W'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 pulldown 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, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and warranty information.

Product Description
The HLP6163W 61 Inch Wide Screen DLP TV is anincredible new way to watch your favorite shows and movies. It also features Picture-In-Picture, and HDTV compatibility. Compact design fits where other TVs won't. All format conversion to 720P resolution 6000 Hour 120-Watt User Replaceable Lamp HD Fine Pitch Screen (0.155 mm) Provides HDTV performance with the optional HDTV tuner No screen aging or burn-in effects Discrete IR code controls 30-watt stereo audio delivery, with Virtual Dolby and SRS TruSurround XT 1 rear DVI connection for HDTV, 1 rear HDMI and 2 HD Component video inputs About 18 Deep

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better bang for the buck than plasma, September 30, 2004

By	R. Lin (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

After doing a fair bit of research, I bought my first HDTV- the Samsung HLP6163. The picture is fantastic, especially in high definition. I would highly recommend this TV. However, with any technologically complex products there are some tradeoffs. First the pros -- size of screen, low weight (less than a 100 lbs), excellent 1500:1 contrast (higher is better), DVI, HDMI, RGB as well as 2 component video input options, 3rd generation TI DLP chip and 7 segment color wheel, and of course, size of screen. The 61 inch screen is enormous.

Some minor negatives: the picture on the HLP 5163 (the 51 inch cousin) seems brighter; the manual has virtually no technical information (for example, whether the DVI input is DVI HDCP (thats some sort of copyright protection scrambling to prevent copying)), and personally, with a system of this cost, I would have preferred if Samsung had skipped the speakers (and lowered the cost) and just sold the monitor.

First, a few words of advice for accessories. You need to understand the different input modes and the varying quality of the input. You must buy a DVD player with DVI output that automatically upconverts the video to 1072i. (Samsung makes a fairly inexpensive one). I tried another new DVD player with only the component output without the automatic upconvert of the video and the picture was not very good. I then read several reviews about the 6163 in some magazines and they all recommend a DVD with DVI output. The one problem is that the 6163 has only one DVI input connection. The right thing to do is to hook up the high definition receiver (I am using DirectTV) using the component cables and the DVD with the DVI. If you use DirectTV with HDTV, I recommend setting all output at 1072i (rather than native 1)which converts all video signals to the higher definition (it makes standard tv video look better in my opinion).

As far as the picture goes, it seems to me that the angle viewing is worse looking up or down at the screen rather than side to side (it boasts of a 160 degree side to side view). For this reason, I think correct height placement of the TV is important. A standard low widescreen TV table is a tad low for my tastes. Also, while the picture is very bright and sharp, any sunlight reflection tends to show up on the screen much more than a CRT or a plasma, so you need to think about placement if there are bright lights or sunlight.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing TV, December 28, 2004

By	Meander "Meander" (Kirkland, WA USA) - See all my reviews

I am incredibly happy with my Samsung HLP6163W. I actually ordered it through Amazon and the price was so good, all the local electronic stores thought I photoshop'd the receipt until they looked it up themselves.

Now on to what you care about: I did A LOT of research before buying this TV. I spent several months browsing the AVS Forums (search for it) and doing side-by-side comparisions in stores.

Brand: I chose the Samsung because they were one of the first companies to make DLP tv's and they have already worked through the numerous problems plaguing other manufacturers. I also liked the Mitsubishi TV but couldn't get past the horrible glare from the removable protective screen.

Technology: I like the softer picture on the HD3 chip in the HLP's. The HLPs use 1 mirror per 2 pixels. The HD2+ chips use a sharper 1:1 ratio of mirrors to pixels. In theory that's better, but I spend most of my time (as you will) watching regular SD (standard definition) TV signals from my cable provider. There just isn't a lot of HD content out there yet. The softer picture on the HLPs makes SDTV looks much nicer. The low mirror to pixel ratio blurs the picture a tiny bit which you won't notice much at a 10-15 ft viewing distance. With the HD2+ tv's you can clearly see how crappy the SD signal really is with large blocky areas.

Size: Size choice is mostly based on two factors, money and living area. Use some measuring tape and little common-sense and you'll figure this out quite easily. Personally for my 25'x20' living room, I would have gone with a 70" TV if I had the cash.

Common complaints:
Rainbows - I have never seen these. Nor has my gf, roommate, or the 10-20 other people who've seen my TV.
Light Bulb - I have only owned my TV for about 3 months now, but I'm still using the original bulb. I recommend buying a spare one though so you won't have to wait for a new one to arrive. You shouldn't have to replace the bulb more than once per 1-2yrs.
Inputs - The HLP6163 has 3 component inputs, 1 HDMI, and 1 DVI. HDMI will be the connection of the future or so the MPAA has decreed. DVI is the most common high-resolution connection of the present. Component is quickly going the way of the Dodo but lots of game systems (like XBox) still require it.
Games - XBox over a Monster Cable connector looks amazing. That's all I own.

Overall - The TV is amazing. Everyone who visits my house wants to play Halo 2 or watch a movie. Heck I haven't been to the movies more than once since I got it, as my friends would rather rent one and watch it at my place. HD Football is incredible and I leave work early every Monday to catch the game. Nuff said.

26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Amazing, September 8, 2004

A Kid's Review

After doing a lot of research on the technologies; LCD LCOS,CRT, and PLASMA just don't cut it. This latest Product By Samsung is just breath taking. The picture quality is seemless. Even on Standard Definition television the picture quality is GREAT! Take it a step further by adding a HDTV receiver and you will never be the same. With a side by side comparison you immediately see the difference. Black Levels are getting closer to CRT with the 3rd Generation DMD Chip but the picture clarity far out weights all of that. This product is an improvement over the HLN617W by revamping some of the interworkings. The Cooling Fan and Color Wheel sound has been far improved and is rated to be 30% quieter than it's predecessor. That is good specs considering it's predecessor had quiet operations even in a silent atmosphere. The DMD chip switching technology speed has doubled from the HLN617W, all boiling down to a clearer picture and better frame rate. The HLP6163 is ligher, YES LIGHTER! weighing in at 96lbs VS its HLN617w's 110 lbs. New for this model is the integration of the HDMI connection technology which allows for uncompressed streaming of pure HD Signal as well as Digtal Audio via one cable. It also has a DVI port also. One thing I would like to see is the integration of More DVI or HDMI ports. Considering TIVO's, Directv, DVD Players and etc will be utilizing the DVI technology you must choose which one you want your pure digital signal to come from. But you still have the option of connectiong it up with RCA Cables in the Component in which will also give you up to 1080i of HD Capability.

There is too much to be said about this television but one thing holds true: You can throw out everything you though you knew about Good Television and embrase the only Pure Digital way to enjoy television from the input to the output..
THIS IS A BEST BUY PICK!