Features of Samsung HC-R4755W
16:9 widescreen picture aspect ratio Includes 3 composite and 1 S-Video and 2 component and 1 DVI and and 2 RF inputs Two stereo speakers and 15 watts apiece (30 watts total) 47-inch projection HD-ready CRT TV; measures 44.1 x 37 x 21.9 inches (WxHxD) Built-in HD/Digital tuner (ATSC/NTSC) and 181-chanel NTSC tuner for standard broadcasts
If you're thinking about replacing a 36-inch direct view TV in a moderately sized room, take a look at the HD-ready Samsung HC-R4755W 47-inch CRT rear-projection tabletop TV. You'll get an amazingly sharp picture thanks to several Samsung innovations, including the RealFlect video system (driving high contrast, robust colors) and the HD Fine Pitch Screen (0.52mm), which brings out fine image detail and improves picture clarity especially when viewing higher definition video sources like DVD and HDTV. It has a built-in 181-chanel NTSC tuner for standard broadcasts, as well as a built-in HD/Digital tuner (ATSC/NTSC). The HC-R4755W features a widescreen picture aspect ratio (16:9; standard TVs have a 4:3 aspect ratio), which is the ideal screen format for viewing widescreen video from DVD players and the growing availability of broadcast programming off digital HDTV tuners (HD content is always widescreen), cable boxes and satellite receivers. You can choose the perfect aspect ratio for what you're watching with five picture format sizes: Wide, Panorama, Zoom 1, Zoom 2 or Normal. The 3D digital comb filter helps reduce video noise by comparing each horizontal scanning line with the lines above and below and with the corresponding line on the previous subsequent video frames. The 3:2 pulldown cinema video processing feature detects and compensates film--which is shot at 24 frames per second (fps) compared with video's 30 fps rate--to video for a smooth theater-like experience at home. With the single push of a button, the Auto Self Focus system adjusts and improves picture focus. The Velocity Scan Modulation feature sharply defines edges and outlines by controlling the speed of transitions between the black and white portions of the signal. The 30-watt stereo audio system (two 15-watt speakers) delivers ample sound for sports and movies. The BBE High Definition Sound Processing circuit adjusts the phase relationships of the low, mid and high frequencies and the augmentation of the higher and lower frequencies. It features the following video and audio connections: Composite Video In: 3 (1 Side, 2 Rear) S-Video In: 1 Side Component Video Input: (Y, Pb, Pr) 2 Rear (480i/480p/720p/1080i) DVI: 1 Rear RF: 2 Rear (1-NTSC, 1-ATSC) Analog Audio L/R Inputs: 5 Sets (1 Side, 4 Rear) Audio L/R Line Out: 1 Set (Rear) DVI Audio L/R Input: 1 Set (Rear) Digital Audio Out: 1 (1-Optical, 1 Coaxial) Other features include: Previous Channel returns to the previously viewed channel at the push of a button. Channel Labeling assigns on-screen channel labels (e.g.-NBC, ESPN, VH-1). Trilingual on-screen display in English, Spanish, and French Auto Volume Leveler keeps audio volume consistent during channel changing to minimize static sound bursts. V-Chip enables parental control for channel and program blocking of TV programs that incorporate the rating code signal. Clock with On/Off Timer Closed Caption display 1-year warranty for parts and labor What's in the Box Samsung HC-R4755W TV, remote control, two AAA batteries, printed instruction book
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Samsung HC-R4755W Customer Review(s):
Summary: Good price for a great picture
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Comment: This is my first foray into the world of HDTV. I recently closed on my first house and knew I wanted digital cable and a DVR. We had no TV (at least bigger than 13inches) so why not try HDTV?
Like many people out there I became familiar with the different types of TVs available. I knew Plasma was out of my price range and I considered some of the smaller HDTVs with traditional tubes. I was going to settle for a 30inch or 32inch widescreen of one of those when I decided to go to a local store and see what they had.
I saw this model with a TV stand for a price I was happy with and a screen size I loved. I know there are 60inch screens but this one is plenty big enough for me. I researched it online and found it was a new model and that Samsung had a good track record with rear projection HDTVs.
So I bought it, set it up and tried it with a DVD player (just a portable one) and waited for digital cable to be hooked up in a couple of days. The picture was amazing with the DVD. I then got digital cable hooked up and went straight to the HD stations. WOW. Amazingly clear, incredible depth and definition, vibrant and rich colors and very bright. I thought for years projection TVS had a problem with brightness but this one does not.
The sound is good, not great, but very loud without distortion. A Dell with the same screensize would have cost me 4 or 5K or more. The bottomline for this HDTV is great value for the dollar.
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Summary: Great bang for the buck HDTV!
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Comment: After months of research and learning about HDTV I decided on the Samsung HC-R4755W. I could not bring myself to spend even 1.5K for a TV let alone the 2-4K price range for some of the HDTV's out there.
This TV is a table top version of a crt rear projection TV (much shorter) and comes in at only 87 pounds...WOW! My 32 inch sharp came in at 130 pounds easy. Also you don't have to deal with the highly expensive ($200-300) and sporadic lifespan of DLP's and LCD projection TV's lamps.
After just 4 days of ownership and tweaking (still more to come) I am very happy with my purchase. HDTV looks great (some noise but I attribute that to my faulty cable campany HD receiver which I have to replace) and SD looks OK (again due to my faulty receiver) but overall by looking at what this TV is capable of I can't give it anything less than 4 stars while I wish I could have given it 4.5
I also connected my PC via DVI and while text needs improvement it performs very well at PC gaming and Media Center type applications. While it has an auto focus feature I've found I still have to weak the TV myself with manual convergence (not done or perfected yet).
Remember...for all TV's, your picture quality is only as good as your source.
For the price, this TV hit's a homerun!
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Summary: Great TV with only minor flaws...
Rating: 4 (out of 5)
Comment: If you are looking for a great HDTV and are on a fixed income this is the set for you. The picture quality is great and hi def looks amazing, be sure to take advantage of the DVI connection and hook Hi Def up using this connection for maximum quality, it's a little pricey but worth it. The only real flaw is the self focus feature is useless to get the picture nice and sharp you must manually converge and there still will be slight over lapping that is almost totally unnoticable if even noticable at all. Movies look great hooking the DVD player up through the component connection and the same goes for video games that are capable of 480P or 1080i and 16x9 (X-Box) with a component connection of course. This TV is the one for you if you have the room and do not feel like spending over 2 grand for the same quality picture.
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