High-Definition TV receives and decodes digital standard-definition and HDTV signals from over-the-air broadcasts (antenna required) and cable TV service (CableCARD required) * widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio * Texas Instruments SmoothPicture DLP chip (1920 x 1080 pixels) * Cinema Smooth Gen-6 1080p Light Engine * DynamicBlack dynamic iris for deeper blacks and better contrast * Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 10,000:1

Now Get 1080p HDTV Resolution in Samsung DLP TVs

Get every pixel the highest of the high definition TV formats has to offer with Samsung's HLR6178W 61" 1080p native resolution widescreen HDTV television set. This DLP (Digital Light Processing) TV is capable of displaying all 2,073,600 pixels in its 1920 x 1080p format. That's more than twice the resolution of the 720p (1280 x 720) format. So what happened to the 1080i (i for interlaced) format? 1080p (p for progressive) goes it one better. Although both 1080i and 1080p offer the identical 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, the interlaced format first paints the odd-numbered lines of resolution on the screen, followed in a fraction of a second by the even-numbered lines. The progressive scan format displays all the lines of resolution sequentially in a single pass, making for a smoother, cleaner image, with reduced flicker. The days of diminished picture quality on larger screen TVs are history. With top-of-the-line high definition video conversion, Samsung's HLR6178W turns programming of any format into a captivating, theatre-quality experience.

It's All Done With Mirrors

Samsung's HL-P6178W 61" rear projection, digital light processing television is compelling to look at--even when it's turned off. This HDTV set is Digital Cable Ready (DCR) and includes CableCARD, which means you won't need a set-top box to enjoy basic, one-way, digital cable service. (Be sure to check with your local cable company for CableCARD compatibility and availability.) With the proper antenna, the built-in analog/digital (NTSC/ATSC) tuner will receive free over-the-air HDTV signals. But it's what's on the screen that counts. The secret to this engineering marvel is a vertically-mounted, compact digital projector powered by a single, postage stamp-sized Digital Micro-Mirror Device (DMD) that generates high-definition video images. Manufactured by Texas Instruments and known as the world's most sophisticated light switch, the DMD chip contains a rectangular array of up to two million hinge-mounted microscopic mirrors; each less than one-fifth the width of a human hair and corresponding to one pixel in projected image. The micromirrors tilt either toward the light source (on position) or away from it (off position), creating a light or dark pixel on the screen. Bit-streamed image codes entering the DMD direct each mirror to switch on and off up to several thousand times per second. Combined with Samsung's proprietary Cinema Smooth 1080p Light Engine, DMD technology produces motion picture-like video images with deeper blacks and more robust colors than ever before. And the HLR6178W's compact design allows it fit where others won't--try one on!

See The Light

DLP (Digital Light Processing) projection systems outshine other technologies because, being mirror-based, they use light more efficiently. While some light is always lost in transit, the DLP microscopic mirrors bring more light from the lamp to the screen. DLP technology by Texas Instruments is the only display solution that enables projection systems to create a purely digital connection between a digital video or graphic source and the screen in front of you. While all other technologies are analog and compromise some image quality in translation, DLP projection unleashes the full potential of high quality video content. DLP projection is both a tried and true (with more than six million systems shipped since 1996) and cutting edge technology (nothing comes closer to reproducing the exact mirror image of the source material). Learn more by visiting www.dlp.com.

A Place For Every Dot, And Every Dot In Its Place

There's no possibility of convergence errors (misalignment of the red, green, and blue dots that make up each color pixel) with Samsung's single-panel DMD image generator. Combined with Samsung's advanced light processing optics, the result is overall stunning picture quality that is clear and bright, with an outstanding 5000:1 contrast ratio. As for reliability, the Texas Instruments DMD panel is immune to the factors that can cause the performance of other display technologies, such as cathode ray tubes (CRT), plasma display panels (PDP), liquid crystal display systems (LCD, LCoS, HTPS), and film to deteriorate with ongoing use. The DLP panel is insusceptible to the damaging effects of heat, humidity, vibration, and aging. Projection systems using DLP technology enable you to see the content creator's original vision at full impact--again and again--no matter how many times a video or graphic has been projected.

Make The High-Tech Connection

In addition to all the traditional connections, the HLR6178W features hookups for today's cutting-edge entertainment options. An HDMI/DVI Interface with HDCP copy protection enables an all-digital rendering of both audio and video without the losses associated with an analog interface. HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports pure digital audio and up to 24-bit digital RGB video data for each pixel, providing the highest image quality. High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) allows a protected interface that opens the availability of high value content such as premium high definition video by means of new generation broadcast satellite receivers and digital cable service. Dual HDTV component video inputs accommodate devices that feature component video outputs (Y, Pb, Pr). These inputs accept 480p, 720p and 1080i signals.

Cinema Smooth Senses Unwanted Motion

Samsung's Cinema Smooth Film Mode 3:2 Pull Down correction circuitry senses motion found in unconverted 480i DVD video content that's based on 24-fps film productions. Especially important when converting to a progressive-scan video image, the result is an elimination of visible motion artifacts. This feature is unnecessary and is by-passed on 480p, 720p and 1080i inputs. The HLR6178W's 3D Y/C Digital Comb Filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time, to reduce dramatically edge image artifacts while improving transition detail. Two-Tuner Picture-In-Picture, with side-by-side split screen, enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of two TV programs on the same screen.

DNIe Improves Picture Quality

Samsung's DNIe video enhancer, or Digital Natural Image engine, refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail, and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The Digital Format Converter is compatible with 1080i and 720p HDTV formats, 480p EDTV, and 480i SDTV formats. This system will accept any DTV, analog TV, or XGA computer RGB input. All video signals are converted to a 16:9 widescreen pixel count (1920 x 1080) progressive display for flicker-free images.

Anynet Controls All Your Samsung Devices

The HLR6178W is not only a marvel of modern technology, it's really easy to use and provides many convenient features. An audio mode preset button on the set's remote enables five different listening modes for sports, movies, music, speech, and custom settings. Picture format size adjustment can be programmed by video input for the most satisfying viewing choice. The ASPECT button on the remote control toggles through the set's five screen format options (Zoom 1, Zoom 2, Wide, Panorama, and Normal Format) and the TV will retain the last format setting for each individual input. Samsung's proprietary Anynet is a network control solution for operating Samsung devices, allowing key function control of the A/V devices connected to your TV via on-screen menus. The universal remote control permits control of the TV, DVD player, VCR, and a tuner/receiver. You also get previous channel return, trilingual on-screen displays (English, Spanish, French) and V-Chip parental control for channel and programming blocking of TV programs that incorporate the rating code signal.


The 30-watt stereo audio system and two-way speakers on the HLR6178W offer a full range of brilliant, high quality audio. SRS TruSurround XT is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel audio content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including the internal television speakers or headphones. It's fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 6.1 channels. With Samsung's HLR6178W 1080p Widescreen DLP HDTV, you not only get a phenominal picture, but superlative sound as well. What more could you want?