Horizontal white line at top of screen I just got my Samsung LNT4065F all plugged in, and have noticed on some channels (not all, but including some HD) that at the top of the screen is a white line, kind of like a thin line of static. Is anyone else having that issue? Horizontal white line at top of screen I just got my Samsung LNT4065F all plugged in, and have noticed on some channels (not all, but including some HD) that at the top of the screen is a white... » Read More Horizontal white line at top of screen I just got my Samsung LNT4065F all plugged in, and have noticed on some channels (not all, but including some HD) that at the top of the screen is a white line, kind of like a thin line of static. Is anyone else having that issue? « Show Less
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I went into menu/source" and changed the input to "HDMI". The line went away!!If you dont have HDMI, change the input source to whatever you are using. This should get rid of the line.You should not see the line in any setting e.g. 16:9, 4:3, just scan etc.
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Thank you for the replies! So, I shouldn't worry about having to return the tv?? Do you think it could be an issue with the cable box possibly? Or, is it the TV? The line that I see doesn't go away, and is in all modes.
1635509
I have the same problem. 16:9 takes the line away from HD channels but the SD channels have the line.When a commercial comes on, the line goes away. I suspect some compatibility issue with the Cable box.Is there a solution for this?
1635510
Even I see a horizontal white line on the top edge for some channels. It happens only for some HD channels and goes away if I revisit the channel after an hour or so.
1635511
I simply changed the horitontal picture position in my menu settings.....moved the entire picture up ever so slightly until the annoying white static line disappeared.
1635512
What you are seeing is actually a closed captioning stream that shows in Just Scan...most pictures will simply raise the viewable image about 1/8" and you will never see it. Just Scan does not...So the set is fine - it is your signal that is doing it.
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Jedi Master: I have the same concern about one of my Samsung TVs. The screen reads 1920x1080i, 60Hz. I'm aware that in the US, all electricity is at 60Hz, so I wonder why Samsung would have made this spec so prominent on the display, when instead it could have put the refresh rate instead. Any ideas?
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I just received delivery of this same Sony last Friday and have noticed the same thing. I have not done anything about correcting it because the delivery man who helped me secure the TV to the pedestal stand didn't think there was anything wrong. This isn't much help, but it's all I know for now.
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Can't help with the model but it seems these DLP TVs are pretty generic across the Samsung line and they also seem to share the same faults. The bulb housing in mine fused to the ballast cable (melted) and I broke the cable terminal in removing the bulb housing. Thus the $65 ballast had to be replaced because you can't get the $20 cable separately and so I did replace both the bulb/housing and the ballast. These TVs run too hot for Samsung's little muffin fans. I now have an external fan plugged into the cable box blowing into the TV. This extra air flow has cured an intermittent audio issue. Google 'Samsung DLP TV crackling' and you will learn about the audio problem. Maybe it will show up in your TV. Can't help with the model but it seems these DLP TVs are pretty generic across the Samsung line and they also seem to share the same faults. The bulb housing in mine fused to the ballast cable (melted) and I broke the cable terminal in removing the bulb housing. Thus the $65 ballast had to be replaced because you can't get the $20 cable separately and so I did replace both the bulb/housing and the ballast. These TVs run too hot for Samsung's little muffin fans. I now have an external fan plugged into the cable box blowing into the TV. This extra air flow has cured an intermittent audio... » Read More Can't help with the model but it seems these DLP TVs are pretty generic across the Samsung line and they also seem to share the same faults. The bulb housing in mine fused to the ballast cable (melted) and I broke the cable terminal in removing the bulb housing. Thus the $65 ballast had to be replaced because you can't get the $20 cable separately and so I did replace both the bulb/housing and the ballast. These TVs run too hot for Samsung's little muffin fans. I now have an external fan plugged into the cable box blowing into the TV. This extra air flow has cured an intermittent audio issue. Google 'Samsung DLP TV crackling' and you will learn about the audio problem. Maybe it will show up in your TV. « Show Less
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This exact thing happened to my dad's model D7000 64. It was still under warranty so a tech came out and fixed it. He let him know it was a simple panel (or some sort or faulty component) replacement and the TV was and had been as good as new. Samsung (or any knowledgeable technician) should be able to tell you what you need. Hope this helps...~JCN
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NO I had green horizontal lines. More than likely a circuit board( refurbished one ) . Mine died twice in 2 years. They change so fast that parts are not readily available. Good luck . It's probably time for a new T.V.
733403
yeah sounds like a dead pixel. problem is if it's just 1 you're SOL. I had this issue with my sony lcd and Customer Support said that they'll warranty it for 15 or more dead pixels. Luckily my friend run a PC Richard so I exchanged it. If you look close and its the shape of a rectangle on a grid then it's a dead pixel.
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I'm having the same type of noise problem with a 26" Samsung. It was like that straight out of the box. The backlight was set on 10 (in the Dynamic picture mode) I have to keep the backlight setting at 5 or below and then it's masked by the TV volume. On mute I can still hear it. Very annoying. I'll be contacting Samsung very soon.
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I have the 55vt60 with about 1700 hrs. . I pulled up the tv menu and looked at the grey on the top and bottom of the menu . Yes , I see what you are talking about ( I think ) . I see it at about 1 ft. and it disappears at about 3 or 4 ft. . If you are seeing this all across the gray area . I believe you are OK . If you are seeing this in a small area in the gray that is different . You might have a problem . I would take a video of this and go to avsforum.com - Plasma Displays - ZT60 thread and post it there . If I am seeing what you see , it is OK . Sit back and enjoy !
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I have NO clue??? mine is crystal clear.......and it is a flat screen.....either works or it doesn't.....my advice.....swap it for another.....and make sure you have a good power supply....
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I am sorry but I have not seen the problem you describe with my flat screen. It does not sound normal for the TV. Good luck.
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After your post, I started looking for the "sparkling pixels" on my Sony, but haven't seen any yet. I never noticed any on the Sonys that I observed in the showrooms either. It does appear that the higher priced Samsungs have the shiny screen, but not this one. Something else that is easy to check out at your local electronics store. C-NET is great for reviews that look for these factors.
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Yes I had that problem with my Samsung TV. I now have a brighter cleaner picture without the white spots.
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I've had this TV for ~9 months and have not noticed this ... There is a light sensor in the TV; perhaps sunshine or ambient light is causing this?
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I would test the TV by using a DVD player to see what the picture looks like. If there is no lines then it is the box, but if the lines are there when using a DVD player then it is the TV. Also check the cable between the box and the TV it could be bad and causing the lines. Most boxes either work or they just quit all together with nothing showing.
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Well I too recently ordered the LNT4661F and sure enough, it snap, crackles and pops when you turn it on and off. I'll be calling Samsung on Monday to have someone come out and look at it. I just hope its as easy as replacing the power supply. I'll keep you posted.
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I do not have any lines (light or dark) anywhere on the screen. Sounds like it maybe a defective unit.