Popping/Cracking Noise on Start Up I just purchased this tv and have been loving it. My only question/concern is regarding a popping or cracking noise that I hear when the tv first starts up. Anyone else experiencing this? If so, is this something to be concerned about? Thanks. Popping/Cracking Noise on Start Up I just purchased this tv and have been loving it. My only question/concern is regarding a popping or cracking noise that I hear when the tv first starts up. ... » Read More Popping/Cracking Noise on Start Up I just purchased this tv and have been loving it. My only question/concern is regarding a popping or cracking noise that I hear when the tv first starts up. Anyone else experiencing this? If so, is this something to be concerned about? Thanks. « Show Less
1253514
Mine does too. Sounded like electronic relays. Somewhat annoying but everything works.
1253515
It is the plastic heating up nothing to do with the power if we are talking about the popping noise common after the TV has been on for a period of time and continues when it is turned off. I noticed when my air conditioning turned on it became more intense b/c of the contrast in temperature. You can move the TV or turn it off a couple hours before you sleep i guess thats what i've done is turn it off an hour before i go to bed.
1253516
Mine does the same thing. I've had it for a month and it still works (although it has locked up a couple times and I've had to unplug it to get to to work again).
1253517
Just purchased a Samsung 630. First night, we used what we had, a standard cable. Second night, we bought a HDMI cable and immediately it started making this loud, very concerning popping noise. I fear something on the inside is going to simply pop and burn out. what is the problem here??? No tv should make such disturbing noise!
1253518
I had the same problem! it turned out to be the capacitors. pretty simple fix for under 25 bucks. saved myself over $500. check out the youtube video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbGiXqBAvvo
1253519
Are you sure about this. I have a Sharp Aquos and I was about to return it for this issue. It is quite annoying. I have the TV in my room and the noise can affect my sleep
1253520
I had the same problem, the flatscreen LCD TV made a loud crack or pop every few miutes, very annoying.I had a COX HD box (digital cable box from cable company) and had to unplug the box wait about fifteen seconds, then plug it in again. Had several days to weeks until I had to unplug the box again and then plug it in again.The pop was from some static created in the box and passed to the sound unit of the HDTV. Nothing to do with hot plastic.
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I purchased a Samsung 46 inch Smart TV and it also crackles and pops as it warms up or cools down after it is turned off. Very annoying. I have loosened all the screws in the back, re-tightened them all, even put wd-40 on them, loosened them again, etc. etc. hoping it would ease the problem. No such luck. They use a cheap plastic casing which expands and contracts and the TV warms up or cools down. A brand new TV that costs $1000.00 should not do this! While the picture is great, the cracking makes it to irritating to watch. This weekend the TV is going to be returned. I'm going to try another maker. Samsung, take note. I purchased a Samsung 46 inch Smart TV and it also crackles and pops as it warms up or cools down after it is turned off. Very annoying. I have loosened all the screws in the back, re-tightened them all, even put wd-40 on them, loosened them again, etc. etc. hoping it would ease the problem. No such luck. They use a cheap plastic casing which expands and contracts and the TV warms up or cools down. A brand new TV that costs $1000.00 should not do this! While the picture is great, the cracking makes it to irritating to watch. This weekend the TV is going to be returned. I'm going to try... » Read More I purchased a Samsung 46 inch Smart TV and it also crackles and pops as it warms up or cools down after it is turned off. Very annoying. I have loosened all the screws in the back, re-tightened them all, even put wd-40 on them, loosened them again, etc. etc. hoping it would ease the problem. No such luck. They use a cheap plastic casing which expands and contracts and the TV warms up or cools down. A brand new TV that costs $1000.00 should not do this! While the picture is great, the cracking makes it to irritating to watch. This weekend the TV is going to be returned. I'm going to try another maker. Samsung, take note. « Show Less
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Yes, I am having the same issue with my same model television. Mine was purchased the end of 2/08, it started doing that about a month ago and it is out of warranty. Have you had your repaired? If so, what was the cost? wants $150 just to come out and diagnose the problem.
1865261
i have a HL61A650 , i have the same issue when its on, but then it will still make that noise for a few minutes after its off... some louder than others...kind of like a snap, crackling or pop...not trying to be funny but thats what it sounds like... picture and sound of the movies are fine..."samsung" supposed tech came out but could not find anything...of course...still annoying after 2 years..
1986042
Right out of the box my tv had this problem. I have had it for 3 months and it has buzzed for approximately 5 seconds(until picture becomes visible) every time I turn it on. At first I thought I would be able to deal with it but the more I read about failures down the road, the more I think I am going to return it.
1433853
I have no problems with this tv. It is awesome. I have to think it is defective.
224410
I didn't have that particular problem. However, I did return the TV because when the TV was on there appeared to be a tear (the way a torn piece of paper looks) across the top of it. I bought a 60 inch Samsung plasma and I Love It!
2232704
Yes, I have this model, and it makes the popping noises after it has been on for a short time. With mine, it goes away after the TV has been on for a while. It made them a few times after I turned it off as well.
2232702
I have the same issue with my two-week old 42B450, as well. The plastic bezel makes faint crackling noises as the unit warms up (lasts for about 30 minutes). It is definitely the plastic bezel since I can duplicate the sound by pressing the bezel along the top edge of the TV. Another Amazon post said that they had the same issue and so they returned the TV for replacement and the second one did not make the sounds. Am curious if the Samsung rep mentioned above actually has a fix for the problem.Except for this issue, the TV is excellent in every way.
1695357
Hi Andre.That was a number of months ago - did they ever "update" the TV, and did that solve the "lip sync" issue? I seem to be very sensitive to lip sync issues- I notice them all the time - if any channel is off by a fraction of a second, it really annoys me.
1414605
I returned it. The second identical TV that I ordered at the same time does not have the problem so I hope that the replacement being shipped to me is also okay. Thanks for letting me know that someone else has the same issue. Herberto
2006420
I am thinking about buying this TV but, based on several reviews, plasma TV's experience problems like "burn ins". I would like to plug the TV in and watch it ,with the worry of "breaking it in". Perhaps plasma' are not meant for me. Any reactions?
443424
I'm glad I found your post Alan... I almost sold this TV over the OPC issue. I found it terribly irritating, but turning it on and to 1 fixed it.
1934755
Have not had that problem. Our TV is in the basement and isn't used a whole lot though - no issues as of yet. I suppose time will tell...
1380165
I'm really interested in hearing what you found. We just got a new Samsung TV and it has the same problem.
1062157
Anybody have a thumb drive to fix Vizio sound issue? Webpage says it is unavailable. After watching for about an hour, sound gets distorted. Other than that, a great bedroom tv. Or , if anyone had the same issue and solved it, please let me know. Have tried every option on tv audio menu.
330477
We are having the exact same problem with our TV, it just started this week...bought it 2 yrs ago..this should not be happening to something I paid $1400 for...Have you called Samsung? We are going to, but since the TV is out of warranty it will not matter.
1695356
Have they resolved this issue yet? I am thinking about buying this TV, and would like to know if they resolved this issue.