Samsung HLM617 DLP TV

[OB_330CiC]

New to the forum and in the market for a DLP TV..llookng for 55-60+ inch models..seems Samsung is the only game in town in this size range. I'm considering this model from Samsung..any experience or reviews on it?

[Skyboss]

I picked up a HLM437W, but from what I understand, the series of components with the DCDi will be available from Custom installers only in the very near future. There is a comparable HLN series that will be available to the consumer shortly. If you live near a Tweeter, you may be able to pick up the HLM516W (?) before they run out. Once they're gone, you can expect a $1000 mark up from a pro-installer. The issue with the HLM units is the calibration of the unit. I spent half a day getting mine set right. It's an incredible unit for the price.

[OB_330CiC]

I appreciate your repsonse..I did not know that HLM was a commerical model..I recently viewed a HLM507 and was impressed with the picture but I'm looking for something bigger than 50"..When it comes to electronic bigger is not necessarily better at times..that' why I came here to ask the pros for any views or reviews on this larger DLP set..So far, I've seen internet prices in the mid 4K to above 5K range.. now my question: what's thje difference between the HLM and HLN line..I could not find HLN line on the Samsung site in any size?

[OB_330CiC]

they indicated that this model willl be discontinued soon as new models will be introduced in April..she didn;t confirm but this could be the HLN line you're referenced

[Skyboss]

The HLM's will continue to be available, they just came out a month ago. They are just in limited production. The only difference is the DCDi 3:2 pull down and the line doubler. Everything else is identical. How far are you from your screen? We're at about 15 feet and a 43" is perfect. Any bigger and we'd have to move our heads back and forth to see the screen.

[aj327]

I got the following information from a member on the avs forum who spoke directly with Samsung USA two days ago:

HLN4365, 5065: Branded as Non-Tantus Series
Same bezel as today (Silver)
DNIe replaces 82860 (Video Enhancement)
3:2 Pulldown
Non-specific Genesis family of video processing solutions for de-interlacing and scaling
Video Input Labeling
Digital Noise Reduction Circuit
Available at the end of April 2003
Available at Sears, Best Buy, etc.

HLN437, 507, 617: Branded as Non-Tantus Series
Same bezel as today (except charcoal for the 437 & 507. The 617 is already charcoal)
DNIe replaces 82860 (Video Enhancement)
3:2 Pulldown
Farouja FLI2300 processing (DeInterlacing to 720p)
Video Input Labeling
Digital Noise Reduction Circuit
Available at the end of April 2003
Available at Circuit City, Tweeter, Ultimate, etc.

HLN467, 567: Branded as Tantus Series
New Thin Bezel (Charcoal)
DNIe replaces 82860 (Video Enhancement)
3:2 Pulldown
Farouja FLI2300 processing (DeInterlacing to 720p)
Video Input Labeling
Digital Noise Reduction Circuit
Available in May/June 2003
Available at Tweeter, Ultimate, etc.
467 is about 42.25" Wide, 567 is about 48.4" wide. (Do not know exact dimensions yet)

HLN619 (Integrated with POD Cable Interface): Q1 (2004)

Issues mentioned by forum members:

1) Discrete Codes: Yes.

2) 480i -> 1080i Input: We do not know at this time.

3) Same Video Input Selection (OSD) that is on the HLM Series.

4) Auto-Wide Problem is fixed.