Samsung HL-T7288W

Description: The Samsung HL-T7288W is a 72-inch, rear-projection TV.Compared to other rear-projection TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,230.

Pros: Has a 72-inch screen size, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced TVs.With HDTV compatibility, this product can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when mated to a high definition signal.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for those who want as large a screen as possible.In general, a wide aspect TV such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.Can connect to a computer via VGA (HD-15).

Value: In general, this TV's features are as expected for this price.However, the average price of rear-projection TVs with similar viewable size is considerably more -- in fact around $2,625.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part Number: HLT7288W

• General

• Series Ultra SlimFit
• Product type Rear projection TV
• Diagonal Size 72 in - Widescreen
• Enclosure Color Piano black

• Display

• Technology Projection
• Projection Display Technology DLP
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 10000:1
• Widescreen Modes Wide, Zoom, Normal, Conventional 4:3
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Analog Video Format NTSC
• Analog Video Signal S-Video
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Standard/Dynamic/Movie/Custom
• Additional Features Bluetooth, Cinema Smooth light engine

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
• Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• Multi-channel Preview Picture-in-picture (PIP)
• Stereo Reception System MTS
• Channel Coverage DTV:1-69, VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-125
• Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
• Supported Computer Resolutions 640 x 350, 720 x 400, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 (VGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA)
• Freeze Memo Yes
• Program Guide Features Previous channel
• Parental Channel Lock Yes
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 10 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Surround Mode Yes
• Sound Effects SRS TruSurround XT
• Audio Controls Balance, Sound mode
• Equalizer Yes (5-band)
• Output Power / Total 20 Watt
• Additional Features Balance control, Auto volume adjustment, Built-in Bluetooth transmitter

• Connections

• Connector Type 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, Bluetooth, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 3 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x USB - Side, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Side
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Memory Card Reader

• USB Port Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
• Supported Devices VCR, Cable box, DVD player, Satellite TV system

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power AC 120 V
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.8 Watt
• Power Consumption Operational 230 Watt
• Compliant Standards EPA Energy Star

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 71.7 in
• Depth (Shipping) 25 in
• Height (Shipping) 51.6 in
• Weight (Shipping) 141.1 lbs

• Sustainability

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes

Samsung

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.samsungusa.com/
• Address: 105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660
• Phone: 1-800-726-7864
• Fax: 1-973-601-6001