Well, my '02 ('03?) Toshiba 50HDX82 crapped out the other day and I ordered the HLT5087S from Amazon. I looked for the owner's thread and couldn't find it so here we are. I have an estimated arrival date of 9-11 Apr. Pics, opinions, and dimensions will be posted upon arrival.
Info per htwait's request:
General Info:
This thread is all about the 2007 Samsung HLTxx87/89S LED DLPs. Each series comes in 50", 56", and 61" versions. All of these sets are 1080P and appear to have the same cabinet. As of 2 April, the suspected differences are:
Scroll to the bottom of this post for the specs.
Samsung seems to be using the same photo for all six televisions in this line (HLTxx87/89) on their web page. I don't know if they all have the same proportions or what.
Links:
htwait's CES info thread: first and last posts
Reviews
Morseth's first impression -HLT6189S
Kagaden's first impression -HLT6187S
Samsung's Website
Samsung DLP page
Quick Guides - Web based basic manual
HLTxx87S
HLTxx89S
Owner's Manuals
HLTxx87S
HLTxx89S
Spec Sheets
HLT5087S
HLT5687S
HLT6187S
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HLT5089S
HLT5689S
HLT6189S
Frequently Asked Questions:
(I don't have all the answers yet)
Is the color banding still there in the new HLT's like it was in the 2006 model or is that fixed now?
From Morseth: I didn't see any banding in any of the video modes (dynamic, normal, movie). That doesn't mean it isn't there because I haven't done any exhaustive tests, but I have yet to see it with casual viewing.
From Kagaden: I didn't notice any out of the ordinary with VGA, Standard Definition, DVD's, and Component Wii/PS2 on any mode I fiddled with. I don't have a PS3 or Xbox yet but I'm sure the picture quality is worlds better. My initial impression is that this set corrects the problem I've read with last years 5679's.
Will the AUDIO OUT send through signals from HDMI as well as the normal analog sources? (Will it pass 5.1?)
From Gene S: IIRC, using the sets internal tuners will pass 5.1 sound on the optical out. Using external devices, (STB's, PS3, TivoS3...) the set will only pass 2 channel sound.
Is Samsung finally doing 3:2 pulldown correction for 1080i sources to get back the 1080p/24 signal (used to only work for 480i). Does the 120 Hz refresh rate compensate for this?
From Studio Dweller: I'm a friend of Eliab's and we picked up two of these sets on Thursday. Eliab told me later that day that the HL-T5089S does indeed accept a 1080p/24 signal.
From llowrey: My understanding is that these are wobulated sets and that wobulation occurs at 120Hz (60Hz x 2). I am wondering if this 120Hz number that's been going around is not the true frame rate but rather the wobulation field rate.
**In other words, we don't know the answer yet.**
Is the contrast up to the level of the wheel versions?
Is the pincushioning better/worse than last years models?
From Moreseth: My pincusion in 4:3 material is less than 1/8" on each side. It's so small I can barely measure it.
What are the foot dimensions?
From Moreseth: The dimensions of the actual footprint of the 6189S is about 41" wide by 13.5" deep. These are maximum dimensions, since the footprint isn't a perfect square. (Still waiting for 50" & 57" measurements)
Samsung quotes a 16 microsecond response time. Isn't that slower than most LCDs?
Wikipedia says that typical LCD response times (how fast the pixels can change colors) is 8-16 milliseconds. Samsung claims a 16 microsecond response time. There are 1000 microseconds in one millisecond. To compare apples to apples, the typical LCD response time is 500 to 1000 times slower than what Samsung is claiming for these DLP sets. Keep in mind that this does not include the time that it takes to process the signal (input lag). To dumb it down, think of it this way:
1. Video signal goes to TV set.
2. TV set processes signal and converts it to 1920x1080 pixels to display on screen (input lag). The prettier you want the picture, the longer it will take.
3. Light engine throws picture up on the screen (response time).
Game mode cuts down time in step 2. Obviously if the set had an overall response time of 16 microseconds, we wouldn't need game mode. What it does mean is that the screen itself can keep up with any kind of fast moving action. Here's some more food for thought. Let's take Samsung's quoted 120 Hz refresh rate. You'll get a new screen every 8.33 milliseconds. Analogy: I could have the fastest drumroll in existence, but if I'm only allowed to hit the drum once a second, you're only gonna hear that drum once a second.
Rainbows? I thought LED=no wheel=no rainbows. Can you see them on this set?
If you are very susceptible to rainbows then you might be able to see them on this set. Some people who can see them on lamp based DLPs report not seeing them on the LEDs. Rainbows are caused by the cycling of colors, either as a color wheel spins through them or as the LEDs cycle through them.
Info from the Spec Sheets:
(Data applies to all HLTxx87/89S tv sets unless specified.)
TV/Video
DLP® HDTV by Samsung
Ultra slim bezel (0.6"), piano black cabinet
Slim depth - fits where others won't
Long lasting LED light engine provides stable light output and ultra wide color gamut (spectrum)
Built-in light sensor with beam current feedback insures stable light output over the life of the TV
Samsung Cinema Smooth 1080p light engine:
--- Full HD 1920 x 1080p digital format converter for all inputs
--- Up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio with outstanding colors and deep black levels
--- Single-panel designcrystal-clear picture without any possibility of convergence errors
--- Smooth, film-like image and ultra-quiet operation
Analog and full digital NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM (digital cable)*
Energy Star® Compliant (0.8 Watt standby)
Hidden speaker system (DACS)
Picture in Picture (only HLTxx89S)
Bluetooth capability for wireless headphones (only HLTxx89S)
Game Mode enhances game console performance
3D HD readyFuture-proof your HD experience
RS232 port for system control
Audio
10w x 2
SRS TruSurround XT
Connections
3 HDMI inputs (High Definition MultimediaInterface) (version 1.3 with CEC for HLTxx89S) with
480i/480p/720i/1080p/1080i input support
(note: I'm pretty sure they meant 720p)
2-component video inputs (480i/ 480p/ 720p/ 1080i/ 1080p)
2 S-video inputs
2 A/V composite inputs
USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 for HLTxx89S)
PC (RGB) input with 1080p Input Support
Options
Floor stand: TR500X3B
Info per htwait's request:
General Info:
This thread is all about the 2007 Samsung HLTxx87/89S LED DLPs. Each series comes in 50", 56", and 61" versions. All of these sets are 1080P and appear to have the same cabinet. As of 2 April, the suspected differences are:
Scroll to the bottom of this post for the specs.
Samsung seems to be using the same photo for all six televisions in this line (HLTxx87/89) on their web page. I don't know if they all have the same proportions or what.
Links:
htwait's CES info thread: first and last posts
Reviews
Morseth's first impression -HLT6189S
Kagaden's first impression -HLT6187S
Samsung's Website
Samsung DLP page
Quick Guides - Web based basic manual
HLTxx87S
HLTxx89S
Owner's Manuals
HLTxx87S
HLTxx89S
Spec Sheets
HLT5087S
HLT5687S
HLT6187S
----------
HLT5089S
HLT5689S
HLT6189S
Frequently Asked Questions:
(I don't have all the answers yet)
Is the color banding still there in the new HLT's like it was in the 2006 model or is that fixed now?
From Morseth: I didn't see any banding in any of the video modes (dynamic, normal, movie). That doesn't mean it isn't there because I haven't done any exhaustive tests, but I have yet to see it with casual viewing.
From Kagaden: I didn't notice any out of the ordinary with VGA, Standard Definition, DVD's, and Component Wii/PS2 on any mode I fiddled with. I don't have a PS3 or Xbox yet but I'm sure the picture quality is worlds better. My initial impression is that this set corrects the problem I've read with last years 5679's.
Will the AUDIO OUT send through signals from HDMI as well as the normal analog sources? (Will it pass 5.1?)
From Gene S: IIRC, using the sets internal tuners will pass 5.1 sound on the optical out. Using external devices, (STB's, PS3, TivoS3...) the set will only pass 2 channel sound.
Is Samsung finally doing 3:2 pulldown correction for 1080i sources to get back the 1080p/24 signal (used to only work for 480i). Does the 120 Hz refresh rate compensate for this?
From Studio Dweller: I'm a friend of Eliab's and we picked up two of these sets on Thursday. Eliab told me later that day that the HL-T5089S does indeed accept a 1080p/24 signal.
From llowrey: My understanding is that these are wobulated sets and that wobulation occurs at 120Hz (60Hz x 2). I am wondering if this 120Hz number that's been going around is not the true frame rate but rather the wobulation field rate.
**In other words, we don't know the answer yet.**
Is the contrast up to the level of the wheel versions?
Is the pincushioning better/worse than last years models?
From Moreseth: My pincusion in 4:3 material is less than 1/8" on each side. It's so small I can barely measure it.
What are the foot dimensions?
From Moreseth: The dimensions of the actual footprint of the 6189S is about 41" wide by 13.5" deep. These are maximum dimensions, since the footprint isn't a perfect square. (Still waiting for 50" & 57" measurements)
Samsung quotes a 16 microsecond response time. Isn't that slower than most LCDs?
Wikipedia says that typical LCD response times (how fast the pixels can change colors) is 8-16 milliseconds. Samsung claims a 16 microsecond response time. There are 1000 microseconds in one millisecond. To compare apples to apples, the typical LCD response time is 500 to 1000 times slower than what Samsung is claiming for these DLP sets. Keep in mind that this does not include the time that it takes to process the signal (input lag). To dumb it down, think of it this way:
1. Video signal goes to TV set.
2. TV set processes signal and converts it to 1920x1080 pixels to display on screen (input lag). The prettier you want the picture, the longer it will take.
3. Light engine throws picture up on the screen (response time).
Game mode cuts down time in step 2. Obviously if the set had an overall response time of 16 microseconds, we wouldn't need game mode. What it does mean is that the screen itself can keep up with any kind of fast moving action. Here's some more food for thought. Let's take Samsung's quoted 120 Hz refresh rate. You'll get a new screen every 8.33 milliseconds. Analogy: I could have the fastest drumroll in existence, but if I'm only allowed to hit the drum once a second, you're only gonna hear that drum once a second.
Rainbows? I thought LED=no wheel=no rainbows. Can you see them on this set?
If you are very susceptible to rainbows then you might be able to see them on this set. Some people who can see them on lamp based DLPs report not seeing them on the LEDs. Rainbows are caused by the cycling of colors, either as a color wheel spins through them or as the LEDs cycle through them.
Info from the Spec Sheets:
(Data applies to all HLTxx87/89S tv sets unless specified.)
TV/Video
DLP® HDTV by Samsung
Ultra slim bezel (0.6"), piano black cabinet
Slim depth - fits where others won't
Long lasting LED light engine provides stable light output and ultra wide color gamut (spectrum)
Built-in light sensor with beam current feedback insures stable light output over the life of the TV
Samsung Cinema Smooth 1080p light engine:
--- Full HD 1920 x 1080p digital format converter for all inputs
--- Up to 10,000:1 contrast ratio with outstanding colors and deep black levels
--- Single-panel designcrystal-clear picture without any possibility of convergence errors
--- Smooth, film-like image and ultra-quiet operation
Analog and full digital NTSC/ATSC Tuners with Clear QAM (digital cable)*
Energy Star® Compliant (0.8 Watt standby)
Hidden speaker system (DACS)
Picture in Picture (only HLTxx89S)
Bluetooth capability for wireless headphones (only HLTxx89S)
Game Mode enhances game console performance
3D HD readyFuture-proof your HD experience
RS232 port for system control
Audio
10w x 2
SRS TruSurround XT
Connections
3 HDMI inputs (High Definition MultimediaInterface) (version 1.3 with CEC for HLTxx89S) with
480i/480p/720i/1080p/1080i input support
(note: I'm pretty sure they meant 720p)
2-component video inputs (480i/ 480p/ 720p/ 1080i/ 1080p)
2 S-video inputs
2 A/V composite inputs
USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 for HLTxx89S)
PC (RGB) input with 1080p Input Support
Options
Floor stand: TR500X3B