Samsung HL50A650 Slim 1080p 50-Inch DLP HDTV
Samsung HL50A650 50-Inch 1080p Slim DLP HDTV
Let me start by saying you do not want to wall-mount this TV! This TV is meant for a stand or a table.
Watching “LOST” on this in HD is absolutely beautiful. This Samsung is made for shows like that. It also works well with standard definition TV shows (i.e. non-HD). However, this TV was meant for HD.
With my Comcast digital receiver, HD ranges from “a little better than standard definition” to “stunningly beautiful” which depends on the show you are watching. There have been more than a few “Wow!” moments, from HDTV programming and DVDs. The DVD player is a Samsung DVD-1080P8. It up-converts 1080p.
Watching the Transformers movie and the original Star Wars Trilogy (2004 DVD release) have been great.
Picture.
Contrast is very good, including for a bright room. Full brightness takes a few moments to reach full capacity.
My Home Theater System.
Besides the Samsung DLP…
- HDMI 2 meters
(6 Feet) Super High Resolution Cable. - Samsung DVD-1080P8 1080p DVD Player which up-converts.
- Comcast HD with coaxial cable from wall to box.
- Prepac
BPS-6000 stand.
All TV goes through this on my DLP. This cable is very affordable from Amazon!
Don’t Forget.
You need an HD cable / satellite receiver to get HD. Just because you have a Cable/Satellite receiver doesn’t mean it is HD-ready. You may have to pay a little more, but it’s worth it if you want to see in high-definition.
CALL your cable/satellite provider to activate HD once you have your HD receiver. Just because your subscription is active doesn’t mean the new box shows HD!
To activate HD on your receiver may take AT LEAST an hour. So, be sure to call and get it activated with enough time before the show you want to watch.
Recommendations.
Get a TV stand at least 20 inches high. Many don’t like to watch their HDTV with their head looking too far downward. A good high stand gives you more of a “movie theater” experience with optimal viewing when standing.
TV Stand.
The Prepac BPS-6000 is 26 inches, which works great for this Samsung!
Remote.
When you first get started, the “Source” button is useful. The E-mode button works well. The P-size button slightly “stretches” non-HD 4:3 programming to fit a 16:9 screen. It does this for standard 2.35:1 movie programming, too. It removes the letterbox and stretches the picture.
Try this option to see if you like it. If you do use it, remember to reset to the 16:9 setting for HD programming!
Issues.
In a completely dark room, the light from the back of the TV is sometimes noticeable. Usually, what’s on the TV keeps you from noticing it, though.
In very dark rooms, sometimes the picture is too bright. This is at the default setting. After you change the “E-mode” and some other settings, this is not a problem.
Compared to LCD.
After some testing and research, the picture is comparable to the Samsung series 6 LCD and the Sony XBR4.
Samsung HL50A650 50-Inch 1080p Slim DLP HDTV
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