Samsung HL72A650

Description: The Samsung HL72A650 is a 72-inch, rear-projection TV.Compared to other rear-projection TVs on the market, it is midpriced at around $2,415.

Pros: Has a 72-inch screen size, which is larger than some similarly priced TVs.With built-in HDTV compatibility, this unit can display images that are significantly sharper and more realistic than regular television, as long as the source is high definition.(It can easily render standard-resolution digital TV broadcasts and also depict the full resolution of widescreen DVD video.)

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Built for those who want as large a screen as possible.Also, a wide aspect TV such as this one is ideal 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: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.

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• Manufacturer: Samsung
• Part Number: HL72A650C1FXZA

• General

• Series SlimFit
• Product type Rear projection TV
• Diagonal Size 72 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details TV set - 65.7 in x 19.3 in x 46.9 in
• Enclosure Color Piano black

• Display

• Technology Projection
• Projection Display Technology DLP
• Resolution 1920 x 1080
• Display Format 1080p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 2500:1
• Widescreen Modes Just, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Zoom 16:9, Conventional 4:3
• Color Temperature Control Yes (Warm1/Warm2/Normal/Cool1/Cool2)
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• V-Chip Control Yes
• Picture Adjustment Custom/Standard/Music/Movie/Speech

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty 1x analog, 1x digital
• Digital TV Tuner ATSC
• Analog TV Tuner NTSC
• 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
• Teletext Yes
• Parental Channel Lock Yes

• Audio System

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

• Connections

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

• Memory Card Reader

• USB Port Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

• Stands & Mounts

• Stand Included Yes
• Stand Design Tabletop

• Power

• Power Device Power supply

• 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) 141.8 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