HDTV Powerhouse

Featuring a "hidden speaker" thin bezel design that "fits where others won't", Samsung's 56" widescreen DLP TV delivers an astounding HDTV experience. Samsung, the recognized leader in DLP technology, created the breakthrough Cinema Smooth light engine that produces razor-sharp pictures in 1080p. The natural, vivid colors of Samsung's HLS5688W are achieved through a 10-bit processing system with a 5-segment color wheel that enriches the viewing experience, far surpassing 3-panel technologies on earlier DLP televisions. A contrast ratio of 10,000:1 captures blacker blacks and crisper whites. And the ultra-fast DLP chip results in fast video performance. Best yet, Samsung's superior technology ensures no image burn-in for a reliable, long-lasting picture.

Cinema Smooth Light Engine

Samsung's Cinama Smooth light engine brings together the right optics, electronic circuitry and replaceable light source to create a brilliant picture that's more lifelike and much closer to film. Now in its fifth year of evolution, Samsung's Cinema Smooth light engine delivers crisp, 1080p High Definition resolution with high contrast and brightness, defined edges and sharp detail. The culmination of years of industry-leading research and development, the Cinema Smooth 1080p light engine releases the maximum power of the new generation of DMD microdisplays for the most film-like picture. It creates an image with no visible pixel structure and accurate shading and better low-light detail.

DLP Me ASAP

DLP TV by Samsung employs a Texas Instruments DLP chip that is comprised of millions of microscopic mirrors. The DLP chip is faster than any other HDTV technology, with the mirrors switching on and off 15,000 times a second to deliver a sharp picture for fast moving images. When combined with Samsung's new Cinema Smooth light engine, the result is a crisp, bright picture with deep, rich colors that's closer to film. Now in its fifth generation, Samsung's Cinema Smooth light engine releases the maximum power of the new generation of DMD microdisplays for the most film-like picture.

Enhanced Images

Samsung's 2.2" color wheel spins at 14,400 rpm for smooth fast-motion video, and has five color segments for more accurate colors. It's comprised of the 3 primary colors, Red, Green and Blue plus Cyan and Yellow. It achieves film-like transitions and eliminates the pixel breakup found in slower color wheel designs and slower-switching LCD microdisplays. The Cinema Smooth light engine uses a whisper quiet air bearing design. Samsung's exclusive Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) makes the sharpest and clearest images possible, regardless of the profile of input signals. Five image processors and a six-times density enhancer ensure the best picture from any source. Now in its fourth generation, DNIe guarantees the truest colors and highest contrast, while virtually eliminating digital artifacts. With the HLS5688W's My Color Control, you can pick tones -- the green of the grass and the blue of the sky -- just the way you like, without affecting the other colors on the screen. The three major colors can be adjusted to perfectly fit your taste. Self expression meets display perfection.

Making Movies Come To Life

The HLS5688W's Cinema Mode lets you see colors the way the director intended by matching them more closely to production standards. This creates more accurate colors and natural skin tones when viewing Hollywood movies on your TV -- the perfect setting when enjoying movies with the lights off. Powered by Samsung's Cinema Smooth technology, 3:2 Pull Down corrects for the artificial frames created when films are coverted to DVDs. The result is a clearer image without the subtle motion artifacts caused by 24-to-30 frames per second video conversion.

Make Some Connections

The HLS5688W has lots of connections, including 2 HDMI inputs. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) addresses both pure digital audio and video performance and simplifies connections from the new generation set-top boxes and DVD players by reducing cable connections to one cable and plug. PC inputs mean your HLS5688W can also function as a high-quality WXGA PC monitor. Another great option are the two smart component video (Y/Pb/Pr) inputs for your DVD and DTV sources that accept 480p, 720p and 1080i signals.

Let The Games Begin

A special game mode on the HLS5688W helps you get the most out of your gaming adventures. This mode enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality are optimized for the special needs of gaming systems. And all of this happens at the touch of a button.

Easy Entertainment

There are lots of features on the HLS5688W that help you get the most out of all the sources you watch, and make it easy to operate. An integrated HDTV tuner delivers the world of free off-air DTV and HDTV local broadcast channels with the addition of a suitable VHF antenna. Picture format size adjustment lets you enjoy all of your 4:3 aspect ratio programming in smooth, wide-screen without black bars. Four preset aspect ratio modes -- Normal, Wide, Zoom 1 and Zoom 2 -- stretch your image to fill the screen naturally. A 3-line digital comb filter dramatically reduces edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Previous Channel returns you to the previously viewed channel at the push of a button, while V-Chip enables parental control for channel and program blocking of TV programs that incorporate the rating code signal. There's a clock with on/off timer and Closed Caption displays dialog that can be read along with encoded broadcast TV programs and pre-recorded videos. Non Volatile Memory preserves audio, video and menu settings during power outages, and and Auto Volume Leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing to minimize static sound bursts.

Included With Purchase

Remote control, user manual.

Comparison Specifications

• 56" Screen Size
• DLP TV By Samsung, Single-Panel Design
• Widescreen Aspect Ratio
• Samsung's Cinema Smooth Film-Mode 3:2 Pull Down
• POD Slot (CableCard)
• 2 HDMI Inputs (1080p Input Support), D-Net (IEEE 1394), RS232C, USB 1.1, PC Inputs
• 2 Component Video Inputs, 3 A/V Composite, 2 S-Video Inputs, Optical Digital Audio Output
• 1080p Resolution, 1920 Horizontal x 1080 Vertical Pixel Count
• Cinema Smooth 1080p Light Engine

Additional Specifications

• Built-In Analog/Digital Tuner (NTSC/ATSC)
• Up To 10,000:1 Contrast Ratio
• Full HD 1920 x 1080p Digital Format Converter for All Inputs
• Whisper-Quiet Operation
• Brilliant Color for Brightness Increase in Non-Primary Colors
• Samsung's Latest-Generation DNIe Video Enhancer
• 2 Tuner Picture-in-Picture
• No Burn-In or Uneven Screen Aging
• Hidden Speaker System (DACS), 10 Watts x 2 Audio Output
• New Photo Viewer Interface (with USB 1.1), Game Mode

Manufacturer Specifications

• SRS TruSurrount XT Sound
• Color Wheel: 55 mm/5 Segment, 14,400 rpm
• Next Generation DLP Chips from Texas Instruments
• My Color Control, Cinema Mode, 3D Comb Filter
• Picture Format Size Adjustment, Color Temperature Adjustments
• Previous Channel, V-Chip
• Clock With On/Off Timer
• Non Volatile Memory, Auto Volume Leveler, Discrete IR Codes
• Universal Remote Control
• Electronic Program Guide

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 50.9" W x 35.7" H x 16.3" D
• Weight: 71.7 lbs.

Samsung HL-S5688W Warranty Details

One-Year Parts and Labor, Including Lamp