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Thinking Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, November 07, 2005 - 10:54 pm: |
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Fan Issue -- I have a 43" DLP TV. It is 1 1/2 years old with no extended warranty. I am getting a flashing message on the screen - "Check Fan #1" -- Can anyone with experience give me a ballpark figure on how much I will have to pay to fix this?? Any help is appreciated. |
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Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
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Post Number: 428
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 01:01 am: |
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DTD,
The difference is big, but so is the price. I'm going to wait a year or so for the price to fall.
If 50" is your size preference the 720P is certainly not disappointing. I'm really enjoying mine. Discovery HD has begun the Alaska series on Sunrise Earth and the detail and color is stunning. NASCAR and NFL games are extremely clear. I watch from about 10 feet. The 61" 720P was not as sharp, which is why I chose the 50" size. They don't even offer 720P in 67" and 71" displays.
When I get a 1080P I'll go for a 67" or 71" display. The extra lines make these sizes look fabulous. The 6k price is a little too much for me right now. |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
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Post Number: 429
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 01:23 am: |
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Thinking,
Pull the plug, take the back off the set and hook up the brushy attachment to your vaccum hose. These fans are easy to spot. You probably just need to clean them and anything else you see dusty in there. Look for a safety switch that is pushed in by the back cover. You can tape it closed and power up to see if both fans are spinning. One is for the lamp and the other is cooling the DMD board.
Otherwise, these fans are not expensive ($45-$50) and are easy to replace.
http://www.samsungparts.com |
dwkurfma Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:33 am: |
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FYI - Thanks for the info. The Green Weakness setting really helped. I never would have gotten there otherwise. My setup disk arrived yesterday and while it helped, this is proving to be a lot more difficult than I expected. It is really configured for the R/B balancing approach which is not available on component in, and the Samsung controls do not work in a way that lets you easily do color with the test pattern in place. Now, if only the color balance was remotely similar on the Cable and DVD, but it isn't (to say nothing of the channel to channel variations.)
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Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 431
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 01:08 pm: |
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Yea, it's frustrating to have certain adjustments disabled by the use of a particular input. I'd like to size an ED network broadcast when it's a 4:3 format, but they limited that feature from off-air reception for no apparent reason as well.
I understand it's not Samsung specific.
What makes me mad is switching inputs and loosing my settings on the input I left. For some stupid reason they return to default.
My wife tells me to leave the settings alone, but I can't. I like to adjust for specific programs if I think they need it. After all, that's why they make them. Not all content is recorded equally.
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 10:19 am: |
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I have a Samsung HLM507 DLP set that just developed a "smudge" in the lower left hand corner of the screen. The smudge appears to be more blue and red than black, and is only noticeable on a white background. Wiping the screen or set warm up has no real effect.
Is this a screen problem or pehaps a light engine issue ? |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 435
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 11:15 am: |
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It's not the screen.
The lamp may be acting wierd from a weak state and offering up something other than pure white light. |
New member Username: Bigtvbigtrouble
Calgary
Canada
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-05
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| Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 02:42 am: |
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Hey guys,
I'm sure this question/problem has been posted before but there's A LOT of posts and I'm lazy so I figured I would just ask anyway. I have a Samsung DLP (I think it's HLN43something something) It's not even a year old and just recently I had to call in for service and they came out and replaced the transformer (at least that's what I thought he said, heavy accent). But now I've noticed kind of a short period burn in occuring. For example when the beginning of a movie said "Warner Bros Presents" and then went black I could still see the words until they were replaced with other words or an image. I'm going to start looking through the forum to see if I can find anything to help myself but if someone could help that'd be great. Please tell me my TV is pooched so they can get me a new one.
Thanks in advance |
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| Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 01:54 pm: |
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FYI.....I HAVE A SAMMY HLR5067 AND TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU THAT THE PICTURE CLARITY AND COLORS ARE OUTSTANDING. MY SETUP......COX CABLE SA8300HD DVR BOX,COMPONENT CABLES. CABLE FROM WALL SPLIT TO VCR AND VCR USED AS TUNER CONNECTED TO 2004 E-MACHINE MEDIA CENTER PC. I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS: I'M CONSIDERING A SAMMY 850 DVD HDMI. WHICH IS PREFERABLE, HDMI OR COMPONENT CABLES. #2. ALSO CONSIDERING HOOKING UP MY MEDIA CTR PC TO HLR5067 PC INPUT. SAMMY TECHNICIAN SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE PICTURE QUALITY. ANY THOUGHTS? I HAVE APPRECIATED YOUR KNOWLEDGEABLE AND THOUGHTFUL COMMENTARY. |
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| Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 01:54 pm: |
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FYI.....I HAVE A SAMMY HLR5067 AND TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU THAT THE PICTURE CLARITY AND COLORS ARE OUTSTANDING. MY SETUP......COX CABLE SA8300HD DVR BOX,COMPONENT CABLES. CABLE FROM WALL SPLIT TO VCR AND VCR USED AS TUNER CONNECTED TO 2004 E-MACHINE MEDIA CENTER PC. I HAVE 2 QUESTIONS: I'M CONSIDERING A SAMMY 850 DVD HDMI. WHICH IS PREFERABLE, HDMI OR COMPONENT CABLES. #2. ALSO CONSIDERING HOOKING UP MY MEDIA CTR PC TO HLR5067 PC INPUT. SAMMY TECHNICIAN SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE PICTURE QUALITY. ANY THOUGHTS? I HAVE APPRECIATED YOUR KNOWLEDGEABLE AND THOUGHTFUL COMMENTARY. |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 439
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| Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 01:19 am: |
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I use the HDMI port for my DVD player. I have the 841, so I use a DVI to HDMI connection.
When you try the pc hook-up you might run into some sizing difficulty. Some video card drivers don't perform too well. You can look for a driver update by using your Device Manager first. It's in the Hardware tab accessable through the Control Panel and System icon. Just choose display adapters and properties.
There is also a free driver set called "Powerstrip" that will solve most any resolution and sizing issue with many video card brands. You can Google for it and download a free version if you need to. Otherwise, you should be very happy with a 1280 x 768 or even the 1024 x 768. It should look great.
Thanks for the kind words.
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| Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 02:11 pm: |
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This is a great thread. I am buying a HL-R5668. Anyone with knowledge of this set please let me know. Any particular problems or sources other then the one FYI posted would also be helpful. I have seen bad things about the stand for this set. They say it sags becasue of no center support. Any comments on this also. |
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| Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 03:04 pm: |
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Well Crap....after finding this site...looks like my Billion dollar Samsung DLPiece of CRAP TV has color wheel problems. Mine lasted 2 years and after reading all this I feel lucky it lasted that long.
After I purchased from BB the model HLN4365W DLP Samsung..I was told the high pitched noise was normal.. But now its just a loud squeel...If your in the market for the new HD Don't Buy |
World's Smallest Violin Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 03:46 pm: |
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You didn't finish your last sentance there, let me help you.
If you're in the market for the new HD don't buy......without getting a service plan/extended warranty. I'll bet they offered and you passed right champ? Because if you'd have purchased it you'd probably be either getting a repair or a NEW TV.
And how stupid do you have to be to believe that a high pitched squeal on ANY set was normal? Shame on the salesman to say that if they did. I'm guessing this was no "billion dollar" TV, my bet is it was a WAY marked down open item and you were too cheap to shell out for the extended warranty. So, you got what you paid for. |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 440
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 06:08 pm: |
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Wohhh! Dude...Give him a break!
It's just a color wheel.
He can replace it himself. No big deal.
Part Number: BP96-00250A
Division: TV
Description: COLOR WHEEL
Stock Availability: In-Stock
Price: $118.75
http://www.samsungparts.com |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 441
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| Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 06:25 pm: |
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To "Well crap",
There have been five generations of Samsung DLP sets since you dropped your money. You have avoided some growing pains while getting caught up in only one part failure so far. You're way ahead. Chill!
All "R" series have an "Air Bearing Frictionless" color wheel. Many improvements have been made overall.
You bought a consumable lamp projector, so, expect to be replacing that lamp any time now. You should order one if you don't already have a spare. Put the brushy on your vaccum hose and clean things up in there while you have the back off. Especially, those fans. A little preventative maintenance goes a long way! |
New member Username: Bill_ohio
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Registered: Oct-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 04:00 pm: |
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UPDATE:
RE: Ten Steps to DLP happiness. Posted 10/24 - above
After posting the ten steps to happiness, I called my Circuit City warranty center.
They came out and replaced the part no issue. He must have had it instock on his truck, he was in and out in 10 minutes and my TV looks great.
If you are shopping for a DLP TV, you owe it to yourself to read the "Ten Steps to DLP happiness" posted above.
Failure to heed these words of wisdom, will surely result in your unhappiness and financial loss. |
MichaelLD Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 08:32 pm: |
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I have a Samsung DLP that's been working fine with component cables, but I just made the jump to HDMI cables and it's not as good any more. With the component cables, I had six resolutions available to me, but with HDMI I only have three. I usually wouldn't care about the other three, but this seems to interfere with my ability to make the bars go away on the sides. Someone suggested I get some kind of firmware fix from Samsung. Is that really what I need to do? Is this a common problem that others have with HDMI? |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 448
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| Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2005 - 11:38 pm: |
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You didn't make a jump to HDMI. You tried something different. It works well for some and not at all for others.
There is no firmware upgrade for sizing functionality. It's common to lose some features with certain connection methods.
Go back to your component connections and save the HDMI for a DVD player. |
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| Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 03:48 pm: |
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Been reading through the posts on this forum. Very useful, even the banter involving the Bong. Anyway, I have 2 problems with my mid-2004 bought HLN507W1x that I haven't seen posted here yet.
(1) Sometimes, the TV doesn't want to shut off. The pressing of the power button on the side of the TV or on the remote locks the TV up and you have to actually unplug it from the wall to reset it. Before you press said power button, all other controls seem to work fine including volume etc. After pressing the power button and losing control of the TV, you can no longer do anything to the TV.
(2) The TV was starting to show some weird pixelation on the screen (didn't matter which input, component, DVI, etc). Sometimes it was red, sometimes it was green, sometimes it was greenish-blue.
Now, regarding #2, with all the comments about heat build-up, I decided to remove the rear panel and check out the fans. None of them really looked clogged, but I used compressed air to blow out two of the 3 fans (not the one attached to the lamp) and then the one heat sink I blew out as well. I rigged up the switch on the back panel and turned the unit on. The first night went by, no pixelation and the unit shut off like normal. All the fans were on and spinning (they are very low speed fans and low decibels, but you can see them spin). The next day, there was no pixelation, but I had an instance where the TV would not shut off.
So, the panel being off seems to have solved my pixelation issue (no more heat build-up), but it hasn't done anything for the "no power off" situation. I am more than comfortable taking this thing apart and replacing a board or two (worked on far more expensive electronics than this in my time), but I'm trying to figure out what to buy from samsungparts. I assume I should try the digital board, but it is damn expensive.
Any inputs from anybody? Anybody else seen the "no power off" condition and narrowed it down to replacing the digital board?
I know, I should have purchased the extended warranty and I kick myself every day for not doing it. From now on, I will.
Thanks y'all. |
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| Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 01:14 pm: |
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Has anyone had any problems with the image on the screen being bowed/warped. When I watch programs in HD I noticed on my TV that the lines have a slight curve. It is especially noticable when watching football with the scoreboard at the top or bottom of screen you can really see the curve against the straight edge of the TV frame.
For those who have similar problems please respond. |
MJT08003 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 05:39 pm: |
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I have a new 5067 and have both the bowed screen and the "smudges" that can be seen clearly on a white screen. Am interested in hearing any history on both of these issues. For $2,200, I will be happy to flag both of these issues with Samsung ASAP. |
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 09:05 am: |
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I have the HLP-5063 and I had my screen replace because of the water marks (as they call it). But shortly after it started to get colder I've noticed my picture starting to bow. I no longer have straight lines but curved. I purchased my TV at Bestbuy about a year and a half ago with the extended warrenty. I had the Bestbuy tech come to my house to take a look at this issue and he told me that all micromirror projection tvs eventually do this because of temperature. He also told me that he could replace the screen but that the new screens that Samsung provide Bestbuy are now a two piece screen instead of the one piece screen that I currently have on my tv. He said that because of this when he replaces a screen he has to put the two pieces together and then place it on the tv. But here's the problem. He told me that because of dust particles in the air it gets in between the two pieces of screen (even after he wipes like crazy to make sure there is no dust on screen)and leaves black dots on the screen that you will notice. So he asked me to make a decision whether to keep the screen with bowing on or replace it with new 2-piece screen with black dots. I chose to keep my screen in.
But a couple of days went by and it really got to me that after spending over $3,000 I wasn't content with the excuses the Bestbuy tech told me. For the money I spent I'm not going to settle with either of the problems so I call Samsung and explained to them this issue.
Oh, I forgot to mention that the Bestbuy tech told me that Samsung no longer makes the one piece screen that I currently have anymore. I did ask Samsung if they no longer carry my part and they said they still do and also what that BB tech said was wrong. So when the BB tech comes back to my house I was told by Samsung that I should have the tech call and order the exact part to replace it with. Samsung said they will provide the BB tech with my part. But I'm not totally sure this is going to resolve this problem. We'll see. I'm having the BB tech guy come this Friday. |
mjt08003 Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 12:33 pm: |
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Thanks, JB. I did some research on the Samsung website. Both the bowing and smudges (or watermarks) are well-recognized problems. The smudges, they say, only exist with TV's manufactured before 2/05. The bowing has a 1/4-inch tolerance spec. Samsung recommends repair of the bow if it execeeds the 1/4-inch spec. They say it is most prevelant in 4:3. I believe it is always there, but is not visible in the larger formats where the edge of the picture is not visible.
I do not have an EW on this, but since it is only 6 weeks old, I believe I can still get it.
I plan on calling Samsung to discuss this with them. I am concerned with the issue of screen replacement in the home and would like to hear thier POV on the issue.
I'll let you know if I learn anything new. |
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| Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 01:47 pm: |
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Thanks MJT, I did measure the distance between a straight line parallel to the frame of TV from the center and from the edge of the screen and I did measure a difference greater than a 1/4". I will make that known to Samsung. |
Need Useful Info Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 04:22 am: |
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Hello out there - Does anyone have any coherent, practical, concise, and accurate advice on choosing among the following:
Sony 50A10
Hitachi 50VF820
Samsung 5067 (yeah, I know it's a DLP)
All fit in my nice cabinet, all seem to have great pictures, and all are about the same price. I also realize you can find (kind of scary) rants in these forums about virutally every brand, technology, etc.
I know they aren't perfect, but what is?
I also know CRTs . . . yada yada yada but they don't make them this big. So, TomBong, instead of repeating it all, take another hit, go hang out at Costco, have a free hot dog, and write down all the prices. Anyone else, I appreciate the input. Thanks
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Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
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Post Number: 480
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| Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 10:32 am: |
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Don't worry about tom. He was banned twice.
I own the 67 Samsung and it's fabulous. I'm sure the Hitachi is a well made product, but I haven't seen the picture. The Samsung Service Center was excellent when it came to some simple warranty repairs with my previous 5063 model. No kinks whatsoever since August with the 67.
I don't recommend snug cabinets for these UHP projector lamp sets. Any restricted air flow could shorten the lamp life. I have mine in the open. Check out the link. Almost all setups are either in the open or opened back cabinet. Mine is second from the bottom.
http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/2/114959.html |
Need Useful Info Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 01:21 pm: |
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Thank you FYI - that is a good link. granite looks good - weighs more than your TV
My cabinet is similar to Mr. Kubick's (about a quater of the way down that post) - except its a freestanding "hutch." Opening for TV is 57W x 35H x 24D (though the back could be removed or perforated for air circ. no doors or anything.) It is staying, per the better half. However, your point about the air circulation is a good one -- indeed, what prompted my foray into the forum was the volume of complaints about lamps, stuck pixels, and ohmygod the "optical block" pictures on some of the sonys. What do you think of putting a little (quiet) fan in the back of the cabinet?
Relative durability is probably going to drive my choice from here if it can be determined. I may be off topic a little here, sorry. |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 484
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| Posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 - 08:22 pm: |
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I think it's a very good idea. |
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| Posted on Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 01:19 am: |
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I s it true that the samsung HL-R5688W tv has some sound issues. I am tv illeterate so I have no clue about this kind of stuff, but I am interested in buying this model. I once heard that in most Samsung DLP tv's the sound often goes out of sync with the action on the tv. thanks alot everyone. |
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| Posted on Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 01:19 am: |
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Is it true that the samsung HL-R5688W tv has some sound issues. I am tv illeterate so I have no clue about this kind of stuff, but I am interested in buying this model. I once heard that in most Samsung DLP tv's the sound often goes out of sync with the action on the tv. thanks alot everyone. |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
Post Number: 493
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 10:28 am: |
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I've owned two Samsung DLPs for two years now.
I rarley ever see a lip/sync issue. During those few times I noticed the same thing on a Sanyo 19 inch CRT in the kitchen. I have to attribute those to network or source related issues. |
New member Username: Jtrudo
Harker Heights,
TX
USA
Post Number: 1
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| Posted on Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 11:21 am: |
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I bought a Samsung HLK-R5067W DLP about a month ago. I'm happy to report that I haven't experienced any motor whining or shut-down problems (yet) and the picture is excellent on the HD channels.
However (there's always a "however"!) after three weeks a problem developed: the text/menu displays on the screen have refused to go away. For example, if I adjust the volume, the prog bar shows up at the bottom of the screen and then just stays there, even after I press the Exit button on the control. Same way with the menu display, source display, mute display, etc. The only way to get rid of all this screen clutter seems to be to turn off the TV, wait a couple of seconds, and turn it on again.
Needless to say, this is inconvenient. I've contacted Samsung but haven't heard back from them yet. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a setting that I'm overlooking?
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| Posted on Sunday, December 04, 2005 - 05:49 pm: |
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So does everyone agree that Samsung DLP is not the way to go? |
Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
Texas
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| Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 12:38 am: |
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Name a brand and I'll show you a thread full of problems about it. |
New member Username: Jtrudo
Harker Heights,
TX
USA
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| Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 04:03 pm: |
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Follow-up to my DLP 5067W problem: it's fixed, sort of. The TV Guide listing bar comes up at the top of the screen when I turn on the TV; if I press Exit to get rid of it, I experience the menu persistance problem. However, if I let the TV Guide listing bar disappear on its own (which it will after five seconds or so), then there is no problem with menu persistance and everything works as advertised.
The full screen TV Guide used to come up every time the TV was turned on, but I changed the default because I never use it. This problem appeared right after that, which should have tipped me off.
Weird but I can live with it. Must be a software glitch somewhere that Samsung hasn't discovered. Drove me a little nuts trying to figure out what was going on, but maybe this will help somebody else out who might run across the same thing.
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| Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 05:30 pm: |
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Follow up to FYI'S comment-what is wrong with the sony wega's? |
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 07:52 am: |
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I bought a HLR5067 this past October and just purchased a Panasonic PV-GS150 mini DV camcorder which has a DV digital output. The Samsung does not support the DV format. It supports MPEG2. So, the IEEE 1394 port is useless as an interconnect between my new camcorder and TV. What am I losing in picture quality having to use S-video vs the DV. Would this be a hardware or possible firmware upgrade for Samsung to make these compatible? |
New member Username: Kmcool
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| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 09:10 pm: |
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my friend has an old projection tv that has lasted for years without a problem, yea the picture is crummy but no service problems or new bulbs, does it not have a lamp to burn out??? |
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| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 09:19 pm: |
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It actually has three tubes rather than a single bulb. In time one or more will fail and need replacement and your friend will find it cheaper to buy a new set.
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Silver Member Username: Fyi
Dallas,
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| Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 09:01 pm: |
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MnWood,
Since your digital camcorder isn't a high def recording device the s-video is more than adequate to display your recordings. Nothing will be lost unless you're using an unusually long or crappy cable.
Digital to digital connections were developed for HD. They can carry lesser quality signals with varied results. The best analog connection for all signals including HD is RGB or component (Y, Pr, Pb). Next is s-video followed by RCA and coax. |
Mr. Gary Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 10:24 am: |
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It has been over a year since I purchased my Samsung HL-P5063W DLP TV, and it has been trouble free! I have compared DLP, LCD, and Plasma TV's, and in my opinion, nothing compares to the sharpness and overall high quality of the picture on this Samsung TV. The picture looks three dimensional it is so sharp. I have called Samsung Service twice with questions from these forums, and they have been prompt and accurate with their answers. I purchased an extended warranty when I bought the set, and am confident that I will have years of watching with amazement this TV, in spite of a potential glitch. This is advancing technology that is a giant step in TV designs, and gllitches can be expected. One can buy a NEW HL-P5063W now for around $1600 - great bang for the buck there compared to the other technologies. |
New member Username: Sportster
Surprise,
Az
United States
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| Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 09:04 am: |
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Help. I think my warranty tech is terrible. I had a glow in the middle of my 1 year old 61" samsung dlp. He replaced the engine, I had a picture for 2 days and now the picture, freezes or starts to go crazy after about 2 mins. What could he have possibly screwed up? Its taking them for ever to get back out. And now I cant watch any sports for the Holidays. |
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| Posted on Thursday, December 22, 2005 - 06:21 pm: |
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I have a Samsung hl-r4266w...its about a month old. Suddenly, this morning, the set has started to turn itself off. When it does, the lamp light is blinking and the Standby light is on. Any ideas? |
Just say no to RP Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, December 24, 2005 - 06:31 pm: |
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I have a HLN507WX. I purchased it in Jan 2004. The picture has always been superior to any other i have seen. 10 months after the purchase i started intermitently getting the loud squeel. A Samsung rep at CES told me to call Samsung. He said this was a known problem with a known solution. A Samsung rep came to my home and fixed the problem within 20 min. I am now having a problem where the picture freezes as a negative image. It is Black and White and the set cannot be turned off. The only resolution is to unplug the set. There are no other lights, sounds, or symptoms. The picture is still awesome. Sometimes the set works for hours without this happening, sometimes it takes only minutes. I will try cleaning the fans. Any other suggestions? |
New member Username: Amateur_mike
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| Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 12:38 am: |
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I am planning on buyuing a Sammy 61" DLP, but I'm torn between the 6167W versus the 6168W, the major difference (aside from price, being that the 6168W is 1080p. Assuming I do not mind paying more if I get more, am I really getting more? |
Silver Member Username: Helpful_smurf
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| Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 06:58 am: |
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You are also getting a MAJOR difference in contrast ratio. However if your looking to spend in that range and really want the best picture quality you can get take a look at the Sony SXRDs. Nothing else on the market holds a candle to the picture quality on these sets. |
New member Username: Amateur_mike
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| Posted on Thursday, December 29, 2005 - 09:29 am: |
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Thanks, HS. Based on your advice, I have already started looking into it.
I am wondering, though, whether 1080p technology has much value (since it certainly adds cost) given what we expect to be broadcast over the next few years, Sorry if my questions are not very articulate -- I really am very much a novice at this stuff. |
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| Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 12:03 am: |
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If you cannot afford a plasma the SXRD is the only choice.
FYI is a Texas Instruments Shill who worked (s) for Texas Instruments the designer of DLP chips so his rah rah for months regarding DLP technology should be taken in that light. |
New member Username: Amateur_mike
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Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 09:29 am: |
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Thanks, Tom. I can afford the plasma, but my room is configured such that paying extra for "thin" is completely unnecessary. Thus, leaving aside the thinness criterion, is plasma technology really substantially superior to SXRD? Thanks. |
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