Crazy picture after upgrading firmware? I just upgraded the firmware on the TV (downloaded off Samsung.com) and now the picture is crazy - all kinds of false colors and garbage on the screen. Audio is fine, though.Anyone know what the problem is? Samsung is sending service techs out, but in the meantime I'd like to try to figure this out. Crazy picture after upgrading firmware? I just upgraded the firmware on the TV (downloaded off Samsung.com) and now the picture is crazy - all kinds of false colors and garbage on the screen. Audio... » Read More Crazy picture after upgrading firmware? I just upgraded the firmware on the TV (downloaded off Samsung.com) and now the picture is crazy - all kinds of false colors and garbage on the screen. Audio is fine, though.Anyone know what the problem is? Samsung is sending service techs out, but in the meantime I'd like to try to figure this out. « Show Less
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It's actually a bug in how they apply the firmware update. It changes a setting or three that it shouldn't. See my post here:http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=13745725#post13745725
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I just go a New Samsung LNT4661F and did the firmare update, and now my picture is just like yours, it's crazy... Has samsung been out there yet? if so what did they do?
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DJL, thanks for the input. I purchased mine thru my master card so I will call them & see what they can do. My picture is also getting worse, it seems that a lot of us are having the same issue but Samsung won't admit it. I will also let you guys know what happens.
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Thanks for the info. Guess i have to wait for the newer firmware version. Since I purchase on Amazon, i assume i would have to work it through Samsung if i bricked it. P.S. Funny enough, when I first received the unit, i tried to do a firware upgrade and it said that none were available. It should have been, so maybe i was lucky it didn't work.
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I've had this problem on blue ray and direct tv. when using the hdmi connection. I am going to call customer support to have them note the problem before I download the firmware update.
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What are firmware updates? I too am interested in the 1600 to go with my Samsung tvs. I have a 46 and 52 inch 600 series. I also want to have everything I need to make me go Wow!
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yeah dont get this tv my friends has it. the problem with it is fuzzy picture. i did a comparison with my own 1080p Lns-4095d samsung tv. Even though my tv is relatively older it didnt have fuzzy pic. Also note that both were using hdmi cable. however the LN-T5265F did not want to swtich to a 1080p resolution. everytime we did it got static. also note that all tests were done using a ps3. I recommned a Samsung however not this one.
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I purchased the same tv at the end of December 2007. We are experiencing the same problems but the whole screen is distorted. It was clearing up after being on for a while but now it does not clear up at all. I finally was able to have a repair service come out to look at it this week. The TV is out of warranty and Samsung has informed us the that we need to have a diagnostic done at our expense and they will let us know if they will cover the repair. It is pretty aggravating that a TV that we paid a lot of money for is having problems after 18 months. We purchased the TV at Best Buy and this is the second item I have purchased from Best BUy that I have had problems with. Never again. I purchased the same tv at the end of December 2007. We are experiencing the same problems but the whole screen is distorted. It was clearing up after being on for a while but now it does not clear up at all. I finally was able to have a repair service come out to look at it this week. The TV is out of warranty and Samsung has informed us the that we need to have a diagnostic done at our expense and they will let us know if they will cover the repair. It is pretty aggravating that a TV that we paid a lot of money for is having problems after 18 months. We purchased the TV at Best Buy and... » Read More I purchased the same tv at the end of December 2007. We are experiencing the same problems but the whole screen is distorted. It was clearing up after being on for a while but now it does not clear up at all. I finally was able to have a repair service come out to look at it this week. The TV is out of warranty and Samsung has informed us the that we need to have a diagnostic done at our expense and they will let us know if they will cover the repair. It is pretty aggravating that a TV that we paid a lot of money for is having problems after 18 months. We purchased the TV at Best Buy and this is the second item I have purchased from Best BUy that I have had problems with. Never again. « Show Less
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Nope never noticed any thing like that. Check your TV settings, in the burn in protection settings there is a setting called pixel shift, its turned on by default it moves the picture a small amount every couple of minuets to protect from burn in's. I suppose your settings could be off the default settings are pixel shift: on, Horizontal: 4, vertical: 4, time: 4 min. This probably your problem you could try turning it off at your own risk as you may have a higher chance of burn in's and most likely image retention. You payed good money though if that doesn't fix it return it! Samsung is know for problematic plasma tv's. I wish you the best! Nope never noticed any thing like that. Check your TV settings, in the burn in protection settings there is a setting called pixel shift, its turned on by default it moves the picture a small amount every couple of minuets to protect from burn in's. I suppose your settings could be off the default settings are pixel shift: on, Horizontal: 4, vertical: 4, time: 4 min. This probably your problem you could try turning it off at your own risk as you may have a higher chance of burn in's and most likely image retention. You payed good money though if that doesn't fix it return it! Samsung is... » Read More Nope never noticed any thing like that. Check your TV settings, in the burn in protection settings there is a setting called pixel shift, its turned on by default it moves the picture a small amount every couple of minuets to protect from burn in's. I suppose your settings could be off the default settings are pixel shift: on, Horizontal: 4, vertical: 4, time: 4 min. This probably your problem you could try turning it off at your own risk as you may have a higher chance of burn in's and most likely image retention. You payed good money though if that doesn't fix it return it! Samsung is know for problematic plasma tv's. I wish you the best! « Show Less
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I had (and still have) the same problems (standard def dvd freezing/choppy playback/check disc errors) prior to updating the firmware. I think the problems just coincided with the timing of the firmware update. LG needs to get on this and make things right for their customers.
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umm that's because it's a widescreen tv and because you refuse to get HD service you are seeing the crappy cropped old-style imagine. You can't magically make the image fit widescreen when it's formatted to the old image. You can only stretch it and it will look like crap.
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I had the same thing happen to my Samsung LN40A650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV. THANK GOD, I have 6 days of warranty left. I have got the run around from Samsung reps. After a weeks worth of phone calls, I was assured that I will get my TV worked on under warranty. May be that this model is faulty. They should give us a hassle when we shell out mega bucks for these TVs, then they may would learn a bit of respect for the customer.
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Thanks. I will check out that issue. I have had the Samsung LN-T5265F for LESS THEN 4 MONTHS and have had 3 problems already. No picture, only sound. Lasts for a day then it seems fine again. Got a frimware update last time. Now, its wait a week for service man to show again and hope it works again tomorrow. Now I know why I have stayed away from anything Samsung for the last 30 years....
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I received a Samsung LN32A450 LCD today. It was listed as being an "open box" in "mint" condition. When I lifted the TV out of the box it sounded like there was gravel inside of it; not a good sign to say the least. Sure enough, it was DOA. I called Samsung Support to be safe. Amazon Customer Service was great and arranged for a pickup (at their expense) though warehouse deals cannot be exchanged; I had to start shopping all over again. There's no telling if it was already broken in the warehouse or if CEVA, a new (to USA) shipping company is to blame. For me, it was not worth trying to save $20-$50. My next purchase will be *new*.
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Go to CNET and look this tv up. People have posted calibration settings on there. My recommendation at this point would be to return this tv immediately! I have had the pn64e8000 for nearly two years now and it just died yesterday. I have found out recently that these tv's were shipped by Samsung with bad panels. I am not the only one this has happened to and some folks are trying to organize a class action lawsuit over this issue. I have had two Samsung tv's and they both let me down. Their customer service sucks and they will give you the runaround. I just ordered a Sharp aquos Lc70sq15u which is about the same price i paid for the pn64e8000 and is twice the tv. BEWARE OF SAMSUNG!!! Go to CNET and look this tv up. People have posted calibration settings on there. My recommendation at this point would be to return this tv immediately! I have had the pn64e8000 for nearly two years now and it just died yesterday. I have found out recently that these tv's were shipped by Samsung with bad panels. I am not the only one this has happened to and some folks are trying to organize a class action lawsuit over this issue. I have had two Samsung tv's and they both let me down. Their customer service sucks and they will give you the runaround. I just ordered a Sharp aquos Lc70sq15u... » Read More Go to CNET and look this tv up. People have posted calibration settings on there. My recommendation at this point would be to return this tv immediately! I have had the pn64e8000 for nearly two years now and it just died yesterday. I have found out recently that these tv's were shipped by Samsung with bad panels. I am not the only one this has happened to and some folks are trying to organize a class action lawsuit over this issue. I have had two Samsung tv's and they both let me down. Their customer service sucks and they will give you the runaround. I just ordered a Sharp aquos Lc70sq15u which is about the same price i paid for the pn64e8000 and is twice the tv. BEWARE OF SAMSUNG!!! « Show Less
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I have exactly this same setup and problem. No ideas. Samsung mentioned that they don't support PiP, which seems like a ridiculous ideas since we can see video but just not get the audio. Jake
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This was my biggest beef. For such an expensive item and in todays world we should be able to get firmware updates. I am not aware of any way to update the firmware. I hope someone can prove me wrong. I do own it despite my concern.
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It's the AutoMotion technology. AutoMotion, regardless of how Samsung tries to sell it, is merely an effect and does not produce "true" 120Hz technology. It makes things look artificial. I always say it makes everything you watch look like a cheap soap-opera that was shot on video. Solution: turn off the AutoMotion permanently. And tweak your picture settings. Don't leave it on the factory Dynamic Mode setting. Seriously, this TV looks so much better when you customize your settings and turn off the AutoMotion.