In the states. Costco has already put a stop to it because people like him abuse the system.

Wow. Do you upgrade everything you buy from them when something better comes out? Isn't this a blatant abuse of their return policy? If folks keep doing stuff like this then I won't be surprised if they stop their excellent policy and anyone with a valid reason to return something will be SOL.

So far no audio drop out. I played some Zelda on Wii lastnite. I did not see any tearing. But. Im going to play some mario galaxy right now and ghIII for my 360 and see how it goes. Tons of tearing was happening with those games. Will report back in a few. My sis's bf was playing Zelda as well for a few. I THOUGHT I might have seen some screen tear. But it could have been my eyes. Anyways off to play and will let you know for sure.

Korn--

You said you were going to game last night after they put in the new board. Did you game, and did you have any audio dropout, or tearing? My concern with you having a new board with firmware 1012 is that version is the "pre-tearing fix" version. So you could have an audio fix, but be back to square one with the tearing.

Please let me know ASAP what your results were. I called Samsung last night about my T3242H that still tears and has dropouts with firmware 1023, and they are having a tech come to my house. I'd like to be prepared in case they show up and my new board has 1012 like yours did.

Thanks!!!

Have you tried the ATI Knowledge Base? Here's a couple of items to look into :

Black borders around HDTV when using component video output (How to create custom HDTV resolutions in Windows Vista) (http://support.ati.com/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp?questionID=26076)

Images on HDTV Displays Are Overscanned When Using an ATI HDTV Component Video Adapter or Dongle (http://support.ati.com/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp?questionID=929)

Thanks Koui. I didn't know about the KB but the second link (I don't have Vista) describes how I setup the 1200x668 that I'm currently using. With this technique if I select

1200x668 fits well and useable but wasting the TVs native resolution
1280x720 overscan, lose start menu + taskbar
1280x768 major underscan
1360x768 major underscan
1776x1000 fits great but too small to use unless up close
1920x1080 overscan, lose start menu + taskbar

If I hook up my old XBMC xbox running 1280x720 720P I get zero overscan (via component). So I know its the video card and not the TV. Unfortunately XBMC doesn't do HD otherwise I'd just stick with it.

No problems so far with a 3753 hooked up to a Wii, cable feed coax and PC via VGA. :)
It's no plasma but not too shabby. ;)
FW: 1027

Ok. Played some Mario Galaxy and not even 10mins in. Screen tear. Accept its really bad this time. This time it starts at the bottom like before. But crawls all the way up to the middle. So far no audio drop out still over hdmi. Your assumption might be right. The new board might have fixed 1 problem. But not the other. Im going to give it a day or so more to fully make sure the audio drop out is cured. Then I will call Samsung again and let them advise on what to do. I still have the 1020 fw they sent me. I imagine they will tell me to install that and go from there. If that still does not work. I guess it will be another board replacement. Frustrating. Yes. But Samsung is being very help full and extremely fast with responses. So that helps.

Korn--

You said you were going to game last night after they put in the new board. Did you game, and did you have any audio dropout, or tearing? My concern with you having a new board with firmware 1012 is that version is the "pre-tearing fix" version. So you could have an audio fix, but be back to square one with the tearing.

Please let me know ASAP what your results were. I called Samsung last night about my T3242H that still tears and has dropouts with firmware 1023, and they are having a tech come to my house. I'd like to be prepared in case they show up and my new board has 1012 like yours did.

Thanks!!!

Thanks for the update, Korn.

My appointment for a new mainboard is Friday, so I'll see if mine has pre-1023 firmware on it (I have the LNT3242H). If it does, maybe I'll ask the guy while he's there to contact Samsung and see what they say about whether I should just get the newest firmware installed or not... To be quite honest, if I can totally eliminate the audio dropout, then I'm ok with the "1 second" tearing every once in a while....there's no way though that I want to go back to the old, slow "creeping" tearing....

Keep us posted on your audio, and I'll post my experience Friday after I get my new board.

Happy Thanksgiving.

EDIT--While I was scheduling my appointment for Friday, I asked them about how "current" their boards are. They told me that they are required to send their unused inventory back to the manufacturer after 30 days. So at least I know that the board I get Friday will be pretty current.

Thanks for clearing that up. I had a feeling it was hooked up wrong. Here is the kicker. HDMI port 1 is mainly used if your using a hdmi/dvi cable right? Because if I plug in the standard rca audio cables next to the hdmi port. It says for sound. When using the hdmi/dvi cable. Plug the rca audio plugs into them. Now when I do that. And plug in the audio to the "audio out" on the box. It is not working properly because I still get audio cut out. Im thinking on my hd dvr box. The audio in and audio out for standard rca audio cables is for component, composite, and s-video. What do you think? For now. Until you can hopefully help me a bit more on this. I have my hdmi cable plugged into hdmi port 2 and then into the hd dvr box.


This quote from above got me thinking.

I've been experiencing audio drop out problems over the HDMI inputs even after updating to the 1020 f/w (I have the LN-T4053H). So I took my computer speakers - the JBL Creature II Speakers - found an analog splitter and hooked up my computer speakers to the audio out jack in the back (speaker connection plugged into analog splitter with red and white jacks which in turn is connected to the tv).

End result, I now have 2.1 speaker system hooked up to my t.v. that offers far superior sound than the t.v. speakers. I haven't had any audio drop out problems and the new set up sounds great on movies and games - I just turn the volume on the tv all the way down and listen through the JBL speakers. Currently I'm watching Die Hard 4 and its amazing.

This might be an alternative for those experiencing the audio problems. I think the JBL Creature II speakers are some of the best that you can buy especially for the value. You might want to check out the Logitech Z 2300 2.1 speakers too - if you want to go the route I went. The Logitech ones are supposed to be designed for computer and gaming consoles (it has a console adapter which accepts the red and white jacks that most consoles have). Hope it helps.

The problem with this setup up though is having to get up all the time to adjust the sound. Unless there is another way? I know they make wireless 2.1 sets.......

This quote from above got me thinking.

I've been experiencing audio drop out problems over the HDMI inputs even after updating to the 1020 f/w (I have the LN-T4053H). So I took my computer speakers - the JBL Creature II Speakers - found an analog splitter and hooked up my computer speakers to the audio out jack in the back (speaker connection plugged into analog splitter with red and white jacks which in turn is connected to the tv).

End result, I now have 2.1 speaker system hooked up to my t.v. that offers far superior sound than the t.v. speakers. I haven't had any audio drop out problems and the new set up sounds great on movies and games - I just turn the volume on the tv all the way down and listen through the JBL speakers. Currently I'm watching Die Hard 4 and its amazing.

This might be an alternative for those experiencing the audio problems. I think the JBL Creature II speakers are some of the best that you can buy especially for the value. You might want to check out the Logitech Z 2300 2.1 speakers too - if you want to go the route I went. The Logitech ones are supposed to be designed for computer and gaming consoles (it has a console adapter which accepts the red and white jacks that most consoles have). Hope it helps.

The audio is still hanging in there fine. As you know im getting that with the Wii playing mario galaxy using component cables at 480p. And now im also getting it when watching hd channels using hdmi. Accept its extremely bad when watching hd channels. It happened 4 times within a 5 minute period. They told me to give it a few days and just dont "jump" to conclusions or give samsung a call right away. Told me to check my cabling, unplug the tv, unplug the box etc etc. But we all know its the tv itself and not another source. So I am going to call back and see what level 2 support says. Pretty darn sure there still going to say reinstall the newest firmware since I have 1012 right now on the new board they installed yesterday.

Thanks for the update, Korn.

My appointment for a new mainboard is Friday, so I'll see if mine has pre-1023 firmware on it (I have the LNT3242H). If it does, maybe I'll ask the guy while he's there to contact Samsung and see what they say about whether I should just get the newest firmware installed or not... To be quite honest, if I can totally eliminate the audio dropout, then I'm ok with the "1 second" tearing every once in a while....there's no way though that I want to go back to the old, slow "creeping" tearing....

Keep us posted on your audio, and I'll post my experience Friday after I get my new board.

Happy Thanksgiving.

EDIT--While I was scheduling my appointment for Friday, I asked them about how "current" their boards are. They told me that they are required to send their unused inventory back to the manufacturer after 30 days. So at least I know that the board I get Friday will be pretty current.

Bottom line..., is the LN-T3753H good for gaming?

The audio is still hanging in there fine. As you know im getting that with the Wii playing mario galaxy using component cables at 480p. And now im also getting it when watching hd channels using hdmi. Accept its extremely bad when watching hd channels. It happened 4 times within a 5 minute period. They told me to give it a few days and just dont "jump" to conclusions or give samsung a call right away. Told me to check my cabling, unplug the tv, unplug the box etc etc. But we all know its the tv itself and not another source. So I am going to call back and see what level 2 support says. Pretty darn sure there still going to say reinstall the newest firmware since I have 1012 right now on the new board they installed yesterday.

I have been reading your posts and was wondering if you have tried component cables instead of HDMI for HD tv viewing. If you have, OK. If not, you might want to just to see how it works. I have the 4053 with the 1008 board and 1012 firmware. I got the 1020 firmware from Samsung, but they advised not to use it unless I had problems. So far, I haven't installed it.

I don't play games, so maybe that's why I haven't had too many problems. The tearing seems to get triggered by game playing and then it just shows up everywhere.


With the component, I get maybe a fraction of a second, not even sure, of the tear when I first turn the tv on. I'm not even sure I see it, but as I'm an avid reader of this forum, we look for trouble :D more than normal people. I also have the tv using external stereo speakers, so very few problems. Just thought I'd mention the component in case you want to give it a try. Keep us posted.

I thought i should share with you guys that so far ive had my main board replaced and the firmware updated. Its was still tearing and having the audio drop out. Now it just goes into weird looking screen and needs to be unplugged and restarted. They are coming out next week to replace the panel and they said that they have had a 100% success rate when changing the panel.
here is a picture of my tv and what its doing.

i just got this tv (4042) 2 weeks ago from futureshop for a great price and so im very happy with it. i wanted to ask if ppl actually use the game mode for ps3 use and if yes then does anyone adjust settings a little to suit it better for ps3 use??

i have 2 hdmi to dvi cables and no hdmi to hdmi cable so im waiting for it to come in the mail. i ordered from an american company on ebay and its takin forever to get to me here in canada so right now im using component cables that i had from my ps2 days. also can anyone tell me if there is a noticable difference when using component vs hdmi when using a ps3 with this tv(4042)???

have not noticed any screen tearing yet or ghosting really, but i have noticed when playing ratchet and clank future that whenever ratchet jumps off of a super jump green platforn and the screen follows him, the smoothness of the screen and of ratchet in particular becomes very jaggy, almost like a framrate hitch but i know its not and more likely caused by the tv not being able to handle the camera movement. anyone else experience this????? when he uses the green platform to jump to another ledge and he screams, while hes in the air and the camera follows him he starts to become jumpy and not at all smooth like it should be. other than this minor problem im luvin the set, its set to 1080i and the blacks and details and contrast are looking just great, hoping the hdmi cables will make it look even better.

so to sum up my main questions are
1)anyone using game mode on a ps3?? if yes have u tweaked it at all to make game mode even better??
2)anyone compare hdmi vs component while using a ps3??
3)anyone experience this jumpy almost like a framerate hitch when the camera moves views particulary when the camera moves vertically or diagonally and the picture becomes hitchy and not at all smooth???? any suggestions on how to solve it if possible???

ive also experince false contouring if thats the right term when super fast movement is happening (not like ghosting but more like the resolution breaks down in the area where the fast movement is happening. (i think its just lcd technolgy not being able to render super fast movment properly yet)

thanks for listening and will check frequently for any replies or suggestions.

Bottom line..., is the LN-T3753H good for gaming?

If you enjoy screen tearing and lag, sure. In the Sunday paper, Best Buy advertised killer deals on the 32 & 3753H, so I would be tempted. I just wish this company didn't rush to flood the market with so many defective products. It's a shame.

I just bought the 3753 today from BB, at $989 it was kick butt price. I was between this and the LG 37LC7D for $949, but Samsung seemed to have a better picture (slightly) and the extra HDMI slot (3), plus PIP.

I am disappointed in the sounds quality though, I've been fussing with it, but it still seems to sound like it's coming out of a plastic cave/tunnel or something.

Wow. Do you upgrade everything you buy from them when something better comes out? Isn't this a blatant abuse of their return policy? If folks keep doing stuff like this then I won't be surprised if they stop their excellent policy and anyone with a valid reason to return something will be SOL.

Generally yes, but I dont feel good inside for doing it I really dont. :(

I just bought the 3753 today from BB, at $989 it was kick butt price. I was between this and the LG 37LC7D for $949, but Samsung seemed to have a better picture (slightly) and the extra HDMI slot (3), plus PIP.

I am disappointed in the sounds quality though, I've been fussing with it, but it still seems to sound like it's coming out of a plastic cave/tunnel or something.

the 3242H is on sale at frys.com here (http://slickdeals.net/?sduid=0&t=663295&u2=http://shop3.outpost.com/product/5183976) for 549 and shipping is only 30bucks for those that dont mind the less 5" from the 37"

im thinking of buying this in store on friday. hopefully no tearing so i can take my 650 dollar sharp 32d43u back to bestbuy and save about 100bucks

That's a pretty good price for the 32", but we really "compromised" with the 37" already instead of going 42". Although our living room isn't huge, the closest seating is 9' and as far as 12-13' away.

Bottom line..., is the LN-T3753H good for gaming?

Seems fine with a Wii and PC running UT3. :cool:

I thought i should share with you guys that so far ive had my main board replaced and the firmware updated. Its was still tearing and having the audio drop out. Now it just goes into weird looking screen and needs to be unplugged and restarted. They are coming out next week to replace the panel and they said that they have had a 100% success rate when changing the panel.
here is a picture of my tv and what its doing.

Wait....I cant follow what you said. Are you saying that you "were" having tearing and audio dropout, so BECAUSE of that you had the board and firmware updated, and this new problem is the only issue happening after doing so?

Or...are you saying you were having tearing and audio dropout AFTER getting both new firmware and the new board? And now you're having this new problem on top of that? If it's the latter, then I think we're seriously screwed, and Samsung is obviously now just throwing parts at a problem hoping it will get fixed.

Korn-- Please keep me updated on your audio issues. Seeing as your getting tearing over HDMI too, there is no way I would keep the old firmware. No doubt about it....when the guys here tomorrow doing my new board, if it has firmware prior to 1023, I think I'm going to have him update it.

With the 1023 I have now, I only get tearing on my Wii over component, none at all over HDMI. Its obvious that they didnt fully test their firmware fix...my thought is that they fixed the tearing for HDMI, but not component.

Audio drop out reared its ugly head once again. Lasted for a couple of seconds. And the screen tearing is still starting from the bottom and traveling up. Called Samsung and they advised me to install the newest firmware for the new board installed. No surprise there. Done the update last night. I was to tired to stay up and test for audio drop out and tearing. But the tv will be used all day today for video games and watching tv in general. I will report back. I still have a feeling this will not fix it and will have to call Samsung out again for another board replacement or maybe they will do something else. Like I said. Im patient and its good to know Samsung is trying. But if there out here 3 times for the same problem. Them coming out again would be the 2nd time if things continue. I will see if they can provide me a new tv. The service guy already told me. If there out 2 or 3 times. Sammy just issues a new tv. Hope its true. Another good thing about this. I have a hd dvr and can record the tearing and audio when it happens and replay it back to the tech.

Wait....I cant follow what you said. Are you saying that you "were" having tearing and audio dropout, so BECAUSE of that you had the board and firmware updated, and this new problem is the only issue happening after doing so?

Or...are you saying you were having tearing and audio dropout AFTER getting both new firmware and the new board? And now you're having this new problem on top of that? If it's the latter, then I think we're seriously screwed, and Samsung is obviously now just throwing parts at a problem hoping it will get fixed.

Korn-- Please keep me updated on your audio issues. Seeing as your getting tearing over HDMI too, there is no way I would keep the old firmware. No doubt about it....when the guys here tomorrow doing my new board, if it has firmware prior to 1023, I think I'm going to have him update it.

With the 1023 I have now, I only get tearing on my Wii over component, none at all over HDMI. Its obvious that they didnt fully test their firmware fix...my thought is that they fixed the tearing for HDMI, but not component.

I know this has been asked before and I believe no one has actually answered it but if I am wrong I do apologize.

I run a VGA cable over from my computer to my 4053 but when it's on a dark scene in a movie or just a black image you can see a horizontal bar that is a little lighter (whitish) going up/down the screen. I've done my settings over an over and changed the LCD over to the HTPC setting which fixed colors but didn't do anything for the horizontal bar. Does anyone know how to fix this?

I'm using a heavy gauge VGA cable from Monoprice.com and it's 15ft long. Everything is grounded and I've tried everything I could. There was even a part in my speaker manual that stated if I am getting a horizontal line in my TV to move my speakers away from the LCD but to no avail it did not help. Any assistance would be appreciated.

-Chris

I am going to call samsung about my ghosting problem. Anyone have any suggestions on what I need to call them so I can have it handy? ie. credit card, address, name etc?

Thanks. I really hope I get this ghosting problem delt with.

Generally yes, but I dont feel good inside for doing it I really dont. :(

Then why do it prince?

I am sorry I didn't read through the whole thread and this question was answered, but my issue is with cloudiness. I have a big dark spot on one side of my display, I have included a picture which shows the problem on the right side of the TV. My question is that is it possible to fix this somehow,or should I call Best Buy since I have the service plan with them? Thanks.

http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/9563/img0499bm5.jpg

Audio drop out reared its ugly head once again. Lasted for a couple of seconds. And the screen tearing is still starting from the bottom and traveling up. Called Samsung and they advised me to install the newest firmware for the new board installed. No surprise there. Done the update last night. I was to tired to stay up and test for audio drop out and tearing. But the tv will be used all day today for video games and watching tv in general. I will report back. I still have a feeling this will not fix it and will have to call Samsung out again for another board replacement or maybe they will do something else. Like I said. Im patient and its good to know Samsung is trying. But if there out here 3 times for the same problem. Them coming out again would be the 2nd time if things continue. I will see if they can provide me a new tv. The service guy already told me. If there out 2 or 3 times. Sammy just issues a new tv. Hope its true. Another good thing about this. I have a hd dvr and can record the tearing and audio when it happens and replay it back to the tech.

Well, I'm sad to hear the audio dropout came back. Guess I'll just go through the motions tomorrow and get my new board. No matter what, I'm also making sure he loads the most current firmware before he leaves too.

Ya know, this is really quite sad, and pathetic that Samsung cant get this right. As much as I love the picture, if I could do it all again, I would not buy this set. Going forward, I'm never buying Samsung anything again. We should not have to be dealing with this. Yes, they're being helpful, but its still incredibly inconvenient to have to keep having people come to the house, and having the same end results of things not being fixed.

I just dont want to deal with this anymore.....as it is, my LNT3242H was a tv they gave me for free to replace my LNS3241D that had the tearing that they wouldnt fix. I highly doubt they would even give me another one...to be honest, I dont want one. Just so much hassle.... I don't really know what to do. They'll just try to blame my Wii like they did last time when I called them up after the 1023 firmware fix didnt completely stop the tearing.

I'll post what happens with me tomorrow, but based on your experience, I have a feeling I know what the end results will be... :(

Has anyone had problems with their lcd tv going out? My TV won't turn on anymore, but the power light is blinking. I just hope this isn't going to be a problem in the future as the technician said it could be the mainboard problem. I have the lnt-3242h.

Just wondering how long have u guys had ur lnt-3242h's. I've only had it for 2 months and this problem occurred. I hope this is just a fluke.

Just wondering how long have u guys had ur lnt-3242h's. I've only had it for 2 months and this problem occurred. I hope this is just a fluke.

I've had mine since May.

Hi guys. I figured out that after I wait an hour the ghosting starts to not be as bad. Is it because LCD HDTV's need to warmup? I get real bad ghosting for about the first hour and then it gets better. Do you think I need to call Samsung about this? How long does it take your tv to warm up w/o any ghsoting whatsoever?

Wait....I cant follow what you said. Are you saying that you "were" having tearing and audio dropout, so BECAUSE of that you had the board and firmware updated, and this new problem is the only issue happening after doing so?

Or...are you saying you were having tearing and audio dropout AFTER getting both new firmware and the new board? And now you're having this new problem on top of that? If it's the latter, then I think we're seriously screwed, and Samsung is obviously now just throwing parts at a problem hoping it will get fixed.



it's the latter
Ive had this tv since the day it was released, so i hope the issues that i am having may be fixed in later versions my version is CM03 model # LNT3242H

hey guys i am planning to purchase one of these set but i dont know which set to go with.. my question is would u go with the LN-T3242H or sony KDL-32M3000. both are 699.00 sorry if this been asked already

100% agree with what your saying. As for my problem. We are back to square 1 again. After watching tv and playing video games all day. Its doing the same hoopla all over again just as before. I really wonder if the whole LN-T series is defective from the get go. And you know something. You would be surprised how many people may or may not even be using component or hdmi. Even both for that matter. But when they do. Then they will discover the pain in the rear this problem really is. Until then. You can expect people coming on here or other places saying they have no problem with theres and it works fine. They need to recall these things. I will phone Samsung level 2 support once again on Monday. Im sure they will just set up another board replacement once again. Maybe board number 1011 and fw 1020 pre loaded might be the complete fix. If thats even true how the board number reads.

Well, I'm sad to hear the audio dropout came back. Guess I'll just go through the motions tomorrow and get my new board. No matter what, I'm also making sure he loads the most current firmware before he leaves too.

Ya know, this is really quite sad, and pathetic that Samsung cant get this right. As much as I love the picture, if I could do it all again, I would not buy this set. Going forward, I'm never buying Samsung anything again. We should not have to be dealing with this. Yes, they're being helpful, but its still incredibly inconvenient to have to keep having people come to the house, and having the same end results of things not being fixed.

I just dont want to deal with this anymore.....as it is, my LNT3242H was a tv they gave me for free to replace my LNS3241D that had the tearing that they wouldnt fix. I highly doubt they would even give me another one...to be honest, I dont want one. Just so much hassle.... I don't really know what to do. They'll just try to blame my Wii like they did last time when I called them up after the 1023 firmware fix didnt completely stop the tearing.

I'll post what happens with me tomorrow, but based on your experience, I have a feeling I know what the end results will be... :(

So does anyone see any major ghosting within the first hour of their ln-t3242h starting up?

have not noticed any screen tearing yet or ghosting really, but i have noticed when playing ratchet and clank future that whenever ratchet jumps off of a super jump green platforn and the screen follows him, the smoothness of the screen and of ratchet in particular becomes very jaggy, almost like a framrate hitch but i know its not and more likely caused by the tv not being able to handle the camera movement. anyone else experience this????? Yes, this sounds like what I am experiencing. Though I notice it more when walking diagonally, or turning the camera (which is often.) I also notice it in the Ninja Gaiden Sigma demo. Go up the tree trunk and spin the camera, and all the trees in the backgroung on the hill blur.

I don't get any ghosting for the ratchet and clank demo but when drake jumps of ledges in the demo I can see his head leave behind kind of a faint duplication of his head behind it. You don't see that creid?It's not ghosting in R&C, things just blur for me. And I didn't notice it in the demo, only in the full game. Uncharted is one of the games that looks perfect on my tv. No ghosting at all.

i just got my hdmi cable plluged in and i havent had a chance to play ratchet yet, but i have noticed that when i was using component with analog audio, the volume was louder, in the repect that it was only set to about 15 and was loud enough where now i have to set it to about 20 to get the same volume. cant REALLY tell the improvement over hdmi compared to coponent but i know its there. things seem more crisper but at the same time i notice a few more jagged egdes. i set the hdmi black level to normal and i can still notice the details in black where as when i set it to low its just all black and details r gone.

because i just got my hdmi cables i used the ps3 to upconvert a movie the matrix 3 to 1080i and then i set the picture to movie and DAMN it looks good. gotta use the hdmi black level and contrast a bit to get the black bars on the top and bottom to look completely black though. im super happy with the picture quality.

all u guys with the ghosting and screen tearing problems i dont know where its commin from. never expeerienced screen tearing yet and i know wat it is from playing pc games without vertical sync on. have never noticed it yet with this set(maybe i got lucky) No audio drop out, no tearing, the ghosting is when a fast moving object comes in then i notice it a little along with false contouring but only with super fast moving objects on the screen( i can live with it)

all and all im very happy with the purchase considering i got it at a price match at futureshop for $968+tax for the 4042 :cool:

i just got my hdmi cable plluged in and i havent had a chance to play ratchet yet, but i have noticed that when i was using component with analog audio, the volume was louder, in the repect that it was only set to about 15 and was loud enough where now i have to set it to about 20 to get the same volume. cant REALLY tell the improvement over hdmi compared to coponent but i know its there. things seem more crisper but at the same time i notice a few more jagged egdes. i set the hdmi black level to normal and i can still notice the details in black where as when i set it to low its just all black and details r gone.

because i just got my hdmi cables i used the ps3 to upconvert a movie the matrix 3 to 1080i and then i set the picture to movie and DAMN it looks good. gotta use the hdmi black level and contrast a bit to get the black bars on the top and bottom to look completely black though. im super happy with the picture quality.

all u guys with the ghosting and screen tearing problems i dont know where its commin from. never expeerienced screen tearing yet and i know wat it is from playing pc games without vertical sync on. have never noticed it yet with this set(maybe i got lucky) No audio drop out, no tearing, the ghosting is when a fast moving object comes in then i notice it a little along with false contouring but only with super fast moving objects on the screen( i can live with it)

all and all im very happy with the purchase considering i got it at a price match at futureshop for $968+tax for the 4042 :cool:

Now that you have your PS3 on HDMI, theres a setting in the PS3 menus under "Display Settings". Its called RGB Full HDMI. Set that to Full, and you WILL see a nice difference. On many tvs changing that setting makes the graphics much clearer, and sharper. Some say darker too....if that's the case, just adjust your brightness level slightly until it looks good for you.

thanks for the advice msmma,

i already turned it on and i do like it alot!!

Great Charlie, glad I could help!!

Ok Korn...

The guy was here today and replaced my board on my LNT3242H. Assuming that the board version number is the second line where the firmware is, here is my before and after numbers:

BEFORE

T-JASMAUS0-1023, Jul 19 2007, 12:28:25
T-JASMAUS5-2002 CS[3049] [40 inch]

AFTER

T-JASMAUS0-1023, Jul 19 2007, 12:28:25
T-JASMAUS5-2002 CS[3049] [32 CM INCH]

When he first turned it on after putting on the new board, it was firmware 1017. Right away he logged into Samsungs system and grabbed me the latest firmware for the audio dropout and tearing, 1023.

So is that second line where the board version is? It looks different than others I have seen here.... Seems like the two boards are the same except the new one is smaller?

Anyways, I will be doing some gaming tonight on both PS3 and Wii to see if I have any audio dropouts, or tearing. I'll report back later tonight or tomorrow.

Reading the board number is all speculation right now. It was you or someone else that pointed out my before and after on line 2. Mine went from 1008 to 1009. Everything looks the same accept these parts in bold. Rather its a production issue or not important who knows. But I have seen alot of this with these tvs. They have a 32 inch tv yet it says 40 inch where the firmware area is located. All we can do is hope for the best now. Will be looking forward to your next report. As you know. My quest continues and will be calling once again on Monday.

Great Charlie, glad I could help!!

Ok Korn...

The guy was here today and replaced my board on my LNT3242H. Assuming that the board version number is the second line where the firmware is, here is my before and after numbers:

BEFORE

T-JASMAUS0-1023, Jul 19 2007, 12:28:25
T-JASMAUS5-2002 CS[3049] [40 inch]

AFTER

T-JASMAUS0-1023, Jul 19 2007, 12:28:25
T-JASMAUS5-2002 CS[3049] [32 CM INCH]

When he first turned it on after putting on the new board, it was firmware 1017. Right away he logged into Samsungs system and grabbed me the latest firmware for the audio dropout and tearing, 1023.

So is that second line where the board version is? It looks different than others I have seen here.... Seems like the two boards are the same except the new one is smaller?

Anyways, I will be doing some gaming tonight on both PS3 and Wii to see if I have any audio dropouts, or tearing. I'll report back later tonight or tomorrow.

hey guys i am planning to purchase one of these set but i dont know which set to go with.. my question is would u go with the LN-T3242H or sony KDL-32M3000. both are 699.00 sorry if this been asked already

Wish I could help you but I came here to ask the same question so here's my shameless bump to your question. I have a friend at work looking to buy a new set and he's looking at both of these and a LG (Can't recall the model).

I just refunded my LNS4041D at costco and got the 4042H at best buy.

Im such a bad bad man. Im sorry costco please forgive me! This is my final time doing this. =P Boy did I get lucky or what. No more abusing costco for me. Im done. I paid a final price of $1200cdn for this tv and im more than happy I got $330 back.

hello, i got mine today, been testing it over HDMI on my ps3 and i just checked firmware. its T-SC37AUSC-1030. and is from 10/10/07. havent noticed any tearing yet, but i can say i can notice the differnece between my 6ms sharp and this 8ms samsung. hmm dunno if i want to keep my sharp 32d43u or this.

Can someone please send me the 1026? Dont I need both 1026 and 1023 to do the update? Also Im trying to unzip the 1023 but it only shows up as 3 files...appl.rom, appl.rom.chk, and info.txt...no folders!

Someone help plz!

Also im trying to find out what f/w version i got but it doesnt show it

so far so good. i think im going to keep the samsung since theres more HDMI and its a little more attractive than the sharp, but the 6ms on the sharp with no ghosting is looking alot nicer right now. played cod4 on ps3 for about 30min over HDMI and no tearing or audio drop outs with the 1030 firmware i have. lets hope it stays that way

Why am I being ignored? argh

Anyways I hit info to find out the f/w version and have no idea what to look for. This is what shows up

Module: T-SC40AUSE-1030, DATE: 2007-10-10
Micom: T-BP26AUS5-1005, ACL: ACL 28.205.1
Kernel: RFS: T-SC40AUSC-20070405

Looks like you have the newest firmware. Nothing more is needed right now. Let us know if you get audio drop out or tearing. Some sets it does not happen right away and takes a few days/weeks. Then it shows its ugly self. Your lucky though. Yours came with the newest fw pre loaded and hopefully the newest board. You probably will not have any problems.

Why am I being ignored? argh

Anyways I hit info to find out the f/w version and have no idea what to look for. This is what shows up

Module: T-SC40AUSE-1030, DATE: 2007-10-10
Micom: T-BP26AUS5-1005, ACL: ACL 28.205.1
Kernel: RFS: T-SC40AUSC-20070405

Looks like you have the newest firmware. Nothing more is needed right now. Let us know if you get audio drop out or tearing. Some sets it does not happen right away and takes a few days/weeks. Then it shows its ugly self. Your lucky though. Yours came with the newest fw pre loaded and hopefully the newest board. You probably will not have any problems.

Nice ok thanks mate! Im gonna try it tonight with 360 and see how it is. Wish me the best, this tv is so sexy. :p

Does anyone know how to bring up the service menu with 4042H? I know the LNS models were power off, mute, 1, 8, 2, power on...but it doesnt seem to work with the LNTs.

Well I played Mario Galaxy for about an hour or so earlier, and no tearing at all so far....and no audio dropouts. I played a little Ratchet on PS3 for about 30 minutes and no audio dropouts.

I'll be doing more PS3 later which is where my usual audio dropouts are. I'll also be doing more Wii later and I'll watch extra close for tearing.

So far so good though for what its worth...

EDIT-- US and Canada must have different firmware sets...the latest for LNTXX42H is 1023/1026. Based on which board you have it loads 1023 or 1026. Seems like Canada is already up to 1030.... It was not even a few weeks ago that a poster on here from Canada was saying his was firmware 1027. I wish there was a guide somplace that lists which firmware is for US and Canada Samsung tvs..

That is great news so far. Lets hope it stays that way. Keep us posted.

Well I played Mario Galaxy for about an hour or so earlier, and no tearing at all so far....and no audio dropouts. I played a little Ratchet on PS3 for about 30 minutes and no audio dropouts.

I'll be doing more PS3 later which is where my usual audio dropouts are. I'll also be doing more Wii later and I'll watch extra close for tearing.

So far so good though for what its worth...

EDIT-- US and Canada must have different firmware sets...the latest for LNTXX42H is 1023/1026. Based on which board you have it loads 1023 or 1026. Seems like Canada is already up to 1030.... It was not even a few weeks ago that a poster on here from Canada was saying his was firmware 1027. I wish there was a guide somplace that lists which firmware is for US and Canada Samsung tvs..

Could someone send me the 1026 firmware? Even the 1023 firmware would be nice, if the 1026 isn't available.

Thanks

Is 1030 the newest? I cant believe I scored a set that was made just this month.

Also, is tearing easy to spot?

guys, there appears to be 2 different mainboard types, and i think you can tell which one you have within the line that shows you the firmware revision.
the two different codes i found are: T-JASMAUxx.. and the other is T-SCxx...
if your code starts with "T-JASMAU", the latest firmware for that mainboard is 1023. if your code starts with "T-SC" i believe the latest firmware now is 1030 (as Princeismyname reported) but others have reported 1026 and 1027. the firmwares are not interchangeable, so if you have a "T-JASMAU" set, the only way to get 1030 is to get a service tech to change the mainboard to what appears to be the newer mainboard type that uses the "T-SC" firmware). there would be no reason to downgrade to the, what appears to be, older "T-JASMAU" board.

to further confirm my theory, i have 1026 firmware on my PC right now with 1023 included. in the info notepad file, it says that when you do the firmware update, your TV will automatically pick which firmware is needed based on your mainboard type. 1023 folder name is "jasmine" and the 1026 folder name is "T-SC40AUSC". if i attempt to flash my "jasmine" set with the "T-SC40AUSC" firmware (1026) it won't recognize it.

anyway, i'm happy with 1023 and my "jasmine" board. i see no tearing and i don't use the TV speakers anyway, so i don't even know if there are any audio dropout issues.

@pimn, tearing is pretty easy to spot if you know what you're looking for. look for a horizontal line 2/3 down the TV thats almost translucent. once in a while, you'll see this line almost roll up the screen a little bit for a few seconds then go away.

@pimn, tearing is pretty easy to spot if you know what you're looking for. look for a horizontal line 2/3 down the TV thats almost translucent. once in a while, you'll see this line almost roll up the screen a little bit for a few seconds then go away.

Hey so tearing only happens horizontally and in the bottom half of the screen? Didnt know that but at least it gives me a better idea.

So does anyone see any major ghosting within the first hour of their ln-t3242h starting up?

define ghosting possibly attach a pic because ghosting is usually caused by ingress on a cable line

i just got my ln-t3253h and this is my first hd set. i cant seem to find the firmware version tried the info button already.. do you guys tweak your set or just leave it as is?

Go into setup. Click on Function Help. Press Enter. Then press info button on the remote. If you could be so kind to tell us your top number and bottom number. That would be great.

i just got my ln-t3253h and this is my first hd set. i cant seem to find the firmware version tried the info button already.. do you guys tweak your set or just leave it as is?

Go into setup. Click on Function Help. Press Enter. Then press info button on the remote. If you could be so kind to tell us your top number and bottom number. That would be great.

thx
T-BRDPASUS0-1020 Jul 19 2007 8:55.27
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS [E9A5] 40-INCH

I dont get it i got a 32inch? and just bought it today!!
i was in this site http://www.matthoover.com/samsung/ so i know what is tearing not too sure about ghosting though. so far i got my regular direct tv box(rwb) and ps3 (hdmi) hooked up

Im not sure. Thats why I mentioned that before. Dont think its a big deal and just a production issue. Looks like you lucked out and have 1 of the newest sets out. You should not have any problems with hdmi audio drop out or screen tearing. Let us know if by chance you do.

thx
T-BRDPASUS0-1020 Jul 19 2007 8:55.27
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS [E9A5] 40-INCH

I dont get it i got a 32inch? and just bought it today!!
i was in this site http://www.matthoover.com/samsung/ so i know what is tearing not too sure about ghosting though. so far i got my regular direct tv box(rwb) and ps3 (hdmi) hooked up

thx
T-BRDPASUS0-1020 Jul 19 2007 8:55.27
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS [E9A5] 40-INCH

I dont get it i got a 32inch? and just bought it today!!
i was in this site http://www.matthoover.com/samsung/ so i know what is tearing not too sure about ghosting though. so far i got my regular direct tv box(rwb) and ps3 (hdmi) hooked up

Apparently that is standard. My September build 3253 has the exact same versions (also 40").

sweet! now i just have to read all 77page and find a good setting. thanks korn

Can someone send me the latest firmware for the tearing issue? lovecowz@gmail.com thanks!

Ok, played some Wii for a good hour or so. The tearing is there....however it's super quick. You can barely spot it when it happens but its definitely there.

Didnt get to do anymore PS3 tonight, but when I played for a little while earlier, there was no audio dropout.

Heres a question on the audio dropout...are people only getting it when they use the tv speakers? Or do you also get it when you use a surround sound system with the tv speakers muted?

What a bummer. Are you going to let it ago or ask for a new tv? I have heard people getting audio drop out even when there not using the tv speakers. Especially when using hdmi and say you hook it up to a built in dvd home theater. I have a couple new problems myself. When the audio cuts out. I lose video for the time the audio cuts out and then it comes back. Also getting tearing as well up top. It never done either one of these before. Going to ask Samsung for a new tv on Monday. Same model. I hope they will help me with that.

Ok, played some Wii for a good hour or so. The tearing is there....however it's super quick. You can barely spot it when it happens but its definitely there.

Didnt get to do anymore PS3 tonight, but when I played for a little while earlier, there was no audio dropout.

Heres a question on the audio dropout...are people only getting it when they use the tv speakers? Or do you also get it when you use a surround sound system with the tv speakers muted?

Ok, played some Wii for a good hour or so. The tearing is there....however it's super quick. You can barely spot it when it happens but its definitely there.


How did you spot it? im worried its gonna be too fast for my poor eyes to notice if i do get it :(

Also if anyone knows how to access the service menu on the 4042H would be great. I googled and searched on here with no results :(

Also if anyone knows how to access the service menu on the 4042H would be great. I googled and searched on here with no results :(

I have read thats a very dangerous thing to do

Can someone send me the latest firmware for the tearing issue? lovecowz@gmail.com thanks!

What model tv set?

If somebody needs the 1023 update for the 4042h then they should pm me their email.

I only want to send it to people who have the same TV model 4042h that I have.

What a bummer. Are you going to let it ago or ask for a new tv? I have heard people getting audio drop out even when there not using the tv speakers. Especially when using hdmi and say you hook it up to a built in dvd home theater. I have a couple new problems myself. When the audio cuts out. I lose video for the time the audio cuts out and then it comes back. Also getting tearing as well up top. It never done either one of these before. Going to ask Samsung for a new tv on Monday. Same model. I hope they will help me with that.

I cant say that I'm surprised the tearing was still on my tv. I'm already on my 2nd set with them, so I doubt they would even do anything about it anyways. Im going to do some PS3 for a while and see if I get the audio dropout at all. I think if I still get that, I'm going to call them up again and tell them I'm filing a Better Business Bureau report on them for making me, the consumer, pretty much be a guinea pig for all their "fixes". I encourage you to do the same. In fact, I might do it regardless if I get the audio dropout or not because the tearing is still there.

Princeismyname-- When it happens its a transparent, horizontal line that goes all the way across the screen that ripples upward, then disappears. The image on either side of the line is misaligned from each other.

Also if anyone knows how to access the service menu on the 4042H would be great. I googled and searched on here with no results :(

At the top of this thread on each page you can do a search within a thread, use it to search for service menu and you will find a few posts stating how.

Just got a 3253H during that BB sale. I've had it about 2 weeks so far. No audio drop out yet, but yesterday I saw a video distortion that I thought was tearing. But after checking out a sample of tearing on youtube, that's not at all what I saw.

Mine was a blotchy ditortion. It was during a movie via HD cable on HDMI, and there was a scene where someone jumped over a table and tackled another person. I guess the image moved pretty fast, because the faces pixelated when it happened. It was pretty bad distortion though.

Haven't noticed that happening with any other shows or sports.

Oct, 2007 build date. Couldn't find the firmware version.

Go into Setup. Go to Function Help. Press Enter. Then press info button on the remote. Can you please post back everything thats on the 1st and 2nd line.

Just got a 3253H during that BB sale. I've had it about 2 weeks so far. No audio drop out yet, but yesterday I saw a video distortion that I thought was tearing. But after checking out a sample of tearing on youtube, that's not at all what I saw.

Mine was a blotchy ditortion. It was during a movie via HD cable on HDMI, and there was a scene where someone jumped over a table and tackled another person. I guess the image moved pretty fast, because the faces pixelated when it happened. It was pretty bad distortion though.

Haven't noticed that happening with any other shows or sports.

Oct, 2007 build date. Couldn't find the firmware version.

I cant say what settings are best but for my set Ive just used the standard setting with the backlight moved up to 8 and the edge enhancements turned off.

Go into Setup. Go to Function Help. Press Enter. Then press info button on the remote. Can you please post back everything thats on the 1st and 2nd line.


Thanks. Here you go.

T-BRDPAUS0 1020 July 19 2007 8:55.25
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS [E9A5] [40 inch]

From reading more of this thread, it sounds like I might have experienced an example of ghosting. So far, that has only happened one time though, and we've watched a good deal of stuff on it.

The audio drop out/tearing stuff on this thread has me a bit worried. I really like the picture on this set for the price, though, so I'd prefer to keep it. It might be worth buying the protection plan from BB for $139 for 4 years, no? I think they'd fix/replace if I run into those problems down the road, and that's only $35/year.

This is the 3rd 32" LCD set I've tried out in the last month, btw.

RCA vs. LG vs. Samsung

The RCA was just washed out and lame. Paid only $499 for it, refurbished, and it was overpriced at that. Returned it.

The LG was quite nice. But I ran into a glitch after about 2 weeks--couldn't get a picture at all. Just woke up one morning, and got nothing but a black screen. Couldn't even bring up a menu or scroll through the inputs.

Returned it and got this Samsung 3253H. Definitely the best picture so far, and I like the overall look of the unit a lot.

Another lucky person. Seems like you have the newest board and firmware. You should not have any problems with the audio drop out or tearing. If you do. Please post back. It really is a great set btw. Just not for people like me and others having the audio drop out and tearing. Due to having a older board. If that really is the case. Which really seems to be. But hearing people that have the 1020 fw and 1011 board. Have had no issues with tearing or audio drop out. So far. Completely normal with a lcd. I can notice ghosting on mine. But I have keen eyes! :P

Thanks. Here you go.

T-BRDPAUS0 1020 July 19 2007 8:55.25
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS [E9A5] [40 inch]

From reading more of this thread, it sounds like I might have experienced an example of ghosting. So far, that has only happened one time though, and we've watched a good deal of stuff on it.

The audio drop out/tearing stuff on this thread has me a bit worried. I really like the picture on this set for the price, though, so I'd prefer to keep it. It might be worth buying the protection plan from BB for $139 for 4 years, no? I think they'd fix/replace if I run into those problems down the road, and that's only $35/year.

This is the 3rd 32" LCD set I've tried out in the last month, btw.

RCA vs. LG vs. Samsung

The RCA was just washed out and lame. Paid only $499 for it, refurbished, and it was overpriced at that. Returned it.

The LG was quite nice. But I ran into a glitch after about 2 weeks--couldn't get a picture at all. Just woke up one morning, and got nothing but a black screen. Couldn't even bring up a menu or scroll through the inputs.

Returned it and got this Samsung 3253H. Definitely the best picture so far, and I like the overall look of the unit a lot.

I have read thats a very dangerous thing to do

Not really, just as long as you know what you are doing. I just tweak the black levels and you should have seen the difference it made on my old 4041D (last yrs model) Sammy. I got the blacks very very good....even better than the blacks on the 4042H out of the box!

Another lucky person. Seems like you have the newest board and firmware. You should not have any problems with the audio drop out or tearing. If you do. Please post back. It really is a great set btw. Just not for people like me and others having the audio drop out and tearing. Due to having a older board. If that really is the case. Which really seems to be. But hearing people that have the 1020 fw and 1011 board. Have had no issues with tearing or audio drop out. So far. Completely normal with a lcd. I can notice ghosting on mine. But I have keen eyes! :P

Hey korn, from what I posted do you know what version board I have? I already knwo the f/w is 1030.

I just bought the LN-T3253H from BB and also wanted to know what the latest firmware is. I couldnt seem to find it on the website. The TV shows:

T-BRDPAUS0-1022 OCT 12 2007 19:30:13
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[2453][40-INCH]

^ I dont know what any of these mean. The LN-T3253H is 32", but it says 40-INCH. And from reading this thread, the latest firmware is 1020, but the top one says 1022 and the bottom 1011. So I either have the very latest or an old one.

I'm a first time user for HDTVs so any info is greatly appreciated

Hey guys, this is my first post here but i've read a couple of pages. I have a 32" 3242H model, regular antenna and standard connection using my Xbox 360. I haven't experienced any of the problems i've read on here, although it seems to be a problem connection with HDMI, which i am not using. Just a couple of questions i hope to get answered. The native resolution for this set is 720p, but why is it that the standard digital channels i recieve that are displayed in 720p look far inferior to the 1080i source? Football games in particular look unbelievable in 1080i, where as 720p looks pretty good. Does anybody know why this is?

This is my first HD set and i've been looking around for ideal settings for this t.v. Any good setting you guys would like to share? Movie mode in particular would be helpful, but standard mode settings would be greatly appreciated. Never really gets bright in my house, if that helps.

I just bought the LN-T3253H from BB and also wanted to know what the latest firmware is. I couldnt seem to find it on the website. The TV shows:

T-BRDPAUS0-1022 OCT 12 2007 19:30:13
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[2453][40-INCH]

^ I dont know what any of these mean. The LN-T3253H is 32", but it says 40-INCH. And from reading this thread, the latest firmware is 1020, but the top one says 1022 and the bottom 1011. So I either have the very latest or an old one.

I'm a first time user for HDTVs so any info is greatly appreciated

This is the first I've heard of 1022 firmware! You have the latest of everything. Hopefully, this is the fix.

Hi all, I just took back the cheap BB dynex and went and purchased the Samsung LN-T4053H at Sears. Should I be worried? Sears has a restocking fee so it's mine when I open the box.

Im not a 100% sure. I have a 3253H and im trying to get all the info and find all the info possible for that tv. For now. Its pure speculation on line 2 if it is infact the board number. msmma or someone else pointed out mine changing from 1008 to 1009 when the new board was installed on mine. I think you said your second line was 1011? That is probably the newest.

Hey korn, from what I posted do you know what version board I have? I already knwo the f/w is 1030.

Did you buy that tv in Canada or here in the U.S.? If you bought it in the U.S. It must mean there is another fw upgrade since 1020 was the latest here in the states.

I just bought the LN-T3253H from BB and also wanted to know what the latest firmware is. I couldnt seem to find it on the website. The TV shows:

T-BRDPAUS0-1022 OCT 12 2007 19:30:13
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[2453][40-INCH]

^ I dont know what any of these mean. The LN-T3253H is 32", but it says 40-INCH. And from reading this thread, the latest firmware is 1020, but the top one says 1022 and the bottom 1011. So I either have the very latest or an old one.

I'm a first time user for HDTVs so any info is greatly appreciated

I bought it here in the U.S.

I've only used it for about 8 hours and so far so good...

Im not a 100% sure. I have a 3253H and im trying to get all the info and find all the info possible for that tv. For now. Its pure speculation on line 2 if it is infact the board number. msmma or someone else pointed out mine changing from 1008 to 1009 when the new board was installed on mine. I think you said your second line was 1011? That is probably the newest.

yip this is exactly what mine reads


Module: T-SC40AUSE-1030, DATE: 2007-10-10
Micom: T-BP26AUS5-1005, ACL: ACL 28.205.1
Kernel: RFS: T-SC40AUSC-20070405

Thanks for the info. That must mean there is even a newer firmware now. 1020 was the latest for that model. I guess 1022 is now the newest.

I bought it here in the U.S.

I've only used it for about 8 hours and so far so good...

1030 is the newest f/w, looks like I got it.

Also does the 4042H have 1:1 pixel mapping? Is that how its able to put out such an amazing VGA picture?

can someone tell me if this is clouding or banding? either? Now before you judge, in this pic im sitting dead centre in the screen - that is the only time the sides light up a bit. The more I move to the left or right, the whiteness fades away completely and darkens (to the point where it matches the centre in the pic). It doesnt look as bad as in the pic, and to me its pretty minor (ive seen far worse), but just wondering. I might tweak the black leevels to get them darker. This pic was taken at a black screen, paused in an HD_DVD movie.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/smszs/Picture011-2.jpg

On my old sammy, I was able to get the blacks better than the 4042H is out of the box. I tweaked the LBE in the service menu and it makes a huge difference. But i went into the service menu with the new set and notice there isnt a LBE option :( Makes me sad :( Anyone find a way to bolden the blacks yet?

this is a pic from my old set.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y255/smszs/Picture003-4.jpg

thats not clouding, but it looks like uneven backlight.
is brightness set correctly? try setting HDMI black level to low if you haven't already (its in the setup menu). also, i'd recommend you lower your backlight to 4-5 if you're in a dark room. or nothing above 7 if you're in a brighter room. backlight greatly affects black levels.
i suggest you use a setup disc if you haven't already.

for my setup, i have my backlight at 4 (i'm usually in a dark room) gamma at -1, brightness at 44 with my PS3 and 42 with my LG dvd player and the backlight is pretty even.

thats not clouding, but it looks like uneven backlight.
is brightness set correctly? try setting HDMI black level to low if you haven't already (its in the setup menu). also, i'd recommend you lower your backlight to 4-5 if you're in a dark room. or nothing above 7 if you're in a brighter room. backlight greatly affects black levels.
i suggest you use a setup disc if you haven't already.

for my setup, i have my backlight at 4 (i'm usually in a dark room) gamma at -1, brightness at 44 with my PS3 and 42 with my LG dvd player and the backlight is pretty even.

I dont run anything through HDMI :( Does that matter or? I have my backlight on 10. What exactly does the backlight do? Make it brighter or? Because I like my pic brighter than the avg Joe and have my pic jump out at you. Can you still achieve that with say the backlight on setting 7? I dont even have a setup disc lol.

Question about setup disks.

I went to run the Sound and Vision setup disk last night, and the guy mentioned that it's specifically for CRT displays. D'oh!

Any chance that this could still be useful to me, or do I need to get a new one?

I dont run anything through HDMI :( Does that matter or? I have my backlight on 10. What exactly does the backlight do? Make it brighter or? Because I like my pic brighter than the avg Joe and have my pic jump out at you.
nm, i was just assuming you were using HDMI, no biggie.
backlight adjusts the overall brightness of the picture. i find that if you have the backlight higher than 5-7 (depending on the brightness in the room) you will see uneven backlighting, so you will have to find a compromise. for me, 4 is bright enough (again, my room is usually dark) and i see no uneven backlighting.
Can you still achieve that with say the backlight on setting 7? I dont even have a setup disc lol.
sure you can, depending on what your current settings are. i highly recommend you get a setup disc if you want to get the most out of your set. or at least use the THX optimizer that is included with all THX optimized films (look through your DVD collection and find a movie with a THX logo on it); there should be a THX optimizer in the setup. i highly recommend you at least set brightness (black level) to the correct level. if you don't even have a THX optimized film, the best thing you can do is to somehow get to a completely black screen with your device turned on (ie: if its a DVD player or HD player, play a movie and find a scene where its completely black... usually the start of the movie is a good place). then lower brightness to a low number like 20 and slowly increase your brightness until you see it start to turn gray. as soon as it starts turning gray, decrease brightness 1-2 notches.

now that you have brightness set 'right', first of all, i recommend you use Movie Mode (it gives you a little more freedom than the other modes). now if you already have contrast cranked to 100, you can go into the detailed settings and enable dynamic contrast. however, i recommend you limit this setting to "low". now from there, if its still not bright enough to your liking, you're going to have to find a compromise as setting the backlight too high will always result in uneven backlighting for most, if not all LCD's with a backlight control. Samsung is actually one of the better panels for even backlighting imo.

thanks Rahzel, im sure youre right...i have my backlight on way too high. Didnt know that it greatly affects the black levels. Thanks for the FYI., now i can enjoy an even better picture :p

Okay I just purchased a 3253 at circuit city. I am getting some low level hum/buzzing from the tv's speakers. It only happens when I am on the cablebox or the Tivo. They are both for the moment hooked up through component (red/yellow/white). If I take out the audio ones the buzzing/hum stops, so I know it is the audio and not the video making the noise. Any suggestions? I'm getting an HD-Cablebox next week which will hook up HDMI. Also I have my Xbox 360 hooked up and there is no buzzing at all.


Edit: also i just noticed that there are lines slowly creeping from the bottom to the top of the screen. I am trying different kinds/quality of component cables and nothing seems to work. This is frustrating

Sounds like screen tearing. There are 2 different kinds. 1 that happens really fast towards the bottom. Kinda like a flicker. And the other kind it starts from the bottom and slowly creeps up the tv screen. Can you do me a favor? Go into setup. Go to Function Help. Press enter. Then press the info button on your tv. Can you please write down everything that is shown on line 1 and 2. Then please post back with the info. Would really appreciate it.

Okay I just purchased a 3253 at circuit city. I am getting some low level hum/buzzing from the tv's speakers. It only happens when I am on the cablebox or the Tivo. They are both for the moment hooked up through component (red/yellow/white). If I take out the audio ones the buzzing/hum stops, so I know it is the audio and not the video making the noise. Any suggestions? I'm getting an HD-Cablebox next week which will hook up HDMI. Also I have my Xbox 360 hooked up and there is no buzzing at all.


Edit: also i just noticed that there are lines slowly creeping from the bottom to the top of the screen. I am trying different kinds/quality of component cables and nothing seems to work. This is frustrating

I just got the 3253h from CC. And while playing Assassin's creed, i line formed a couple of times in the middle of the screen. It's wasn't long but it was noticeable. After looking up the model here, i saw that some people are experiencing tearing issues. Anyway, here is the info from my set

T-BRDPAUS0-1020, Jul 19 2007 05:55:27
T-BRDPAUS5-2022 CS[E9A5] [40-inch]

Thats a new number. Have not seen that one around before. 360 games have V-sync. So tearing up top is normal when playing games like that. Its the bottom that is not normal. Or in some cases. Like mine just starting doing. Is tear up top.

I just got the 3253h from CC. And while playing Assassin's creed, i line formed a couple of times in the middle of the screen. It's wasn't long but it was noticeable. After looking up the model here, i saw that some people are experiencing tearing issues. Anyway, here is the info from my set

T-BRDPAUS0-1020, Jul 19 2007 05:55:27
T-BRDPAUS5-2022 CS[E9A5] [40-inch]

My father in law just got a LN-T4042H with a manufacturer date of 0ct 17 2007 and it has Firmware ver 1027, the menu graphics are different, same style look but different fonts, graphic pictures a little different.

that's my mistake , number is 1011. I haven't experienced anything wrong since.

Well, it's been about 4 days of ownership of the Samsung LN T3753H and I am now loving it!

On day one I was a little over excited and because of that a little disappointed in the overall experience of the new LCD, while using SDboth picture and sound wise.
After a lot of tuning, the picture was better, but the sound was still pretty bad.

Then comes Friday and I get the new HD box from my cable company, a Samsung upConvert DVD 1080p7, and a Xbox 360 along with all HDMI cables and I must say, this TV ROCKS!!!

First, my HDMI cable for the cable box is a standard issue cord and it works just as well as the Monster 700 series I bought and the M.Soft 360 HDMI cable too.
Or at least I can't tell a difference.

So the question for this post was, do you see tearing?
When using a coaxial cable, I did. No doubt. Everything looked feathery, especially when watching a NHL game.

While using component(b,r,g) or composite(yellow) cables, the issue was not as bad, in fact I was tempted to just use components instead of HDMI.

Then once HD was installed and I saw a NHL game through HDMI, I was sold!
Crystal clear picture and sound with this TV.

I've been playing Gears of War and watching sports all weekend and have not noticed a tear yet.

For someone that does notice it, the TV does have a "game" setting which appears to slightly reduce color intensity to boost processing speeds of the screen. Since I haven't noticed it yet, I'm staying on full color.

And for those who haven't tried it yet, an upConvert DVD player is great! My old DVD's simply look wonderful and I think the only way that I would not it didn't start as a native HD is by comparing side-by-side.

Anyhow, this TV rocks both for viewing shows and gaming.

Side Note:
LT N3753h, built 10/30/07
Firmware: unsure.

Hey Guys.

I just got this TV. I actually won it in a draw.
Not sure what to make of all this. I've got it going here in my bedroom and it looks fine to me thus far.

Its a 46" ln-t4642hx

Not sure if I have any of these issues? Only have played a few test dvd's through HDMI at this point.. was waiting to finish the basement

I got the LN-T1954H at Fry's on BF :D:cool: . Nice little set for the kitchen. I think this is the thread for this model but most here have the bigger ones. Good to be here!

Is PiP on the LNT3242h supposed to only work when the Main picture source is PC???

According to Samsung it is supposed to do that, Which I laughed at cause that was the stupidest thing I ever heard

I guess no one use PiP on this set seeing no one answer me

T-Jasmaus0-1023 July 19 2007
T-Jasmaus5-2002 CS[3011] [32(CM)-inch]

Is this set really suppost to have PiP that only works when Main picture is a PC feed?

I haven't noticed any tearing yet threw Component not sure about HDMI as I dont have device that use HDMI. at least one that is working

I had a quick question about screen lag. I recently got another 360 and have it hooked up through hdmi to my 2653H. At the beginning of the 360 turning on, I have the input already on HDMI1. I noticed that the sound (the intro sound to the 360, owners, you know what I'm talking about) comes up before the picture is even being shown. The screen is black, if only for about a half second to a second. It's when the logo flies up to the middle of the screen and it says xbox 360 on it. I'm not sure why it's doing this, and although its not causing trouble, its very annoying as I'm using the same hdmi cable as before when I had my old 360 a few weeks ago. Anyone know what this might be due to? I don't notice anything else different during gameplay or anything, so I'm not sure if lagging is the right word, but this brief intermission of black screen is annoying. Can anyone shed some light on this, or am i in the wrong forum to be asking about this? As always, thanks for all your help people. Looking forward to a response, peace.

Go into Setup. Go to Function Help. Press Enter. Then press info button on the remote. Can you please post back everything thats on the 1st and 2nd line.
I just received my LN-T3253H. I tried above and could not get the info to show up.

So far so good. My regular cable box is crap and I need to upgrade to HD box. Played about 10 mins of PGR on the XBox360 and no tearing or audio problems. Watched another 10 mins of HD DVD via Xbox360 add-on and no problems either. About to try Nintendo Wii. I just cant get the firmware information to pop up. I go to SETUP, go to FUNCTION HELP, press ENTER and press INFO and nothing happens.

What a hassle. Samsung service has been great so far. Until now. Firstly. After 2 visits. They will then issue a new tv to you if the problem persist. As you know. They replaced my main board last week. It had the old firmware on it. 1012. So I knew right away. It was another bad board thats just floating around. Screen tear and audio drop was still happening. Added the newest firmware Samsung sent to me from the last time. 1020. Hoping it would fix everything. No soap. Fast forward to now. I call level 2 and tell them whats going on. He wants to set up another service. I asked him. How many times does this have to happen before they issue a new tv. Simply because im not to happy this being a new tv and its being moved around and opened already. He is not sure. He asks me if I want the Executive Customer Service number. I say sure.

Before setting service up again. He tells me to call that number and see what they advise. Ok. Call them up and right off the bat. A 23min wait time. Which surpassed that and was actually about a 40min wait time. I tell the lady everything thats going on. And she tells me after 2 times being out. They then issue a new tv if it isnt fixed. Ok. Got it. I ask her where we go from here? She advised another service call. She tells me everything will be taken care of. She calls the service center and told me the tech said its my xbox 360 causing all of this. Firstly thats a pure lie. It happens when watching regular tv channels and hd channels. We have a hd dvr box. I also get problems playing Wii. To sum things up.

Wii=tearing 480p component
360=tearing 720p component
sd/hdtv=audio drop out and screen tearing hdmi 720p

The tech also told her since they serviced it. And pretty much replaced the guts of the tv. Meaning the main board. There is nothing more they can do. I explained to her how im keeping up with the issues on this tv and there known issues. I told her the first round. When they ordered the new board. PLEASE. order the newest board possible. Since it seems people with firmware 1020 and board 1011 are having 0 issues with audio drop out and screen tearing. As it stands. They where getting ready to close. She told me. She will get on it tomorrow and speak to a more technical person and see if she can get the newest board out to me and replace the other new one they put in.

I even told her. Im not out to get another upgraded model or something. I want the same tv. Its a great tv other than these 2 issues. They need to be fixed. Seriously. This is really easy. Either give me the newest board out possible or give me another new tv of the same model with the newest build date. This case is so simple since they admitted this tv has tearing and audio drop out issues. If she tells me tomorrow there is nothing more they can do. I dont know what to do next. Maybe call the local news troubleshooter and see if they can help?

Korn sorry to hear what youre going through but I actually think Samsung has the best CS of all makes out there (Sony, Toshiba, Sharp etc). Most companies dont even offer a new set after 2 fixes on the same issue to begin with. Youve only had it fixed once, so just let them do it again the second time and go from there.

If this was a Sony, they wouldnt give a damn about your problems...seriously I know from experience.

Korn sorry to hear what youre going through but I actually think Samsung has the best CS of all makes out there (Sony, Toshiba, Sharp etc). Most companies dont even offer a new set after 2 fixes on the same issue to begin with. Youve only had it fixed once, so just let them do it again the second time and go from there.

If this was a Sony, they wouldnt give a damn about your problems...seriously I know from experience.
According to Korn, it seems that it was serviced twice but they want to service it again.

Yeah I know what you mean. I am a patient guy and tend not to be an ass on the phone. Because. 1. I know they get tons of those a day. 2. They will be even more unwilling to help. I will hang in there. But I just want a proper working tv. Which isnt asking much.

Korn sorry to hear what youre going through but I actually think Samsung has the best CS of all makes out there (Sony, Toshiba, Sharp etc). Most companies dont even offer a new set after 2 fixes on the same issue to begin with. Youve only had it fixed once, so just let them do it again the second time and go from there.

If this was a Sony, they wouldnt give a damn about your problems...seriously I know from experience.

No. They have only been out once. If they come out again. Then it would be there 2nd time. And this is what im fighting them for. A 2nd visit. Because they know. If it does not work. A new tv will be issued. And there trying to avoid that.

According to Korn, it seems that it was serviced twice but they want to service it again.

No. They have only been out once. If they come out again. Then it would be there 2nd time. And this is what im fighting them for. A 2nd visit. Because they know. If it does not work. A new tv will be issued. And there trying to avoid that.
Oh.

BTW, is there another way to access the firmware information? Your method posted above didnt work for me.

Thats the only way I know how. Unless someone else knows another method. When you highlight function help. Are you making sure you press Enter on the remote and you should be able to move up and down to turn it on/off. All you have to do is hit Info on your remote. It should be coming up.

Oh.

BTW, is there another way to access the firmware information? Your method posted above didnt work for me.

Korn and others with problems,

I have a new LN-T3253H which has been sitting next to me still in the box for the last week. After reading through this thread over the last couple of days, I'm affraid to open it. Now I'm considering a different display based off of your bad experiences. Right now I am considering the Panny TC-32LX700. Does anyone now how how the 120Hz processing may affect 1) gaming 2) PC display? Up until now, I was totally sold on the 3253H. It might be worth going with the Panasonic to avoid any tearing and audio issues even if it cost an extra $100. Can anyone comment on the overall performance of the Panny vs Sammy?

(yes, I have read through the other threads on the TC-32LX700 and the info is somewhat limited)

Why don't you just swap the cables to find out if it is the cables or the TV's?
And please let us know the results.

I did one better, I just swapped tvs from the rooms. No difference in pic quality in regards to HDMI brands. But I still cant get the 4042 to look anything like my 4051. I even adjusted the settings on the 4042 to those on my 4051 and still not as good of a pic. Ive adjusted the tv as recommended by those on this forum and the pic on the 4042 seems to be a bit "washed out". I wish I could take a pic of each tv and show the difference. The only way I can explain it is the 4051 is set in standard mode with few adjustments and the picture is crisp, clean, colors are nice, like you would think a HDTV pic would look. The pic on the 4042 is now set to movie mode with minor adjustments, however, no matter what I do, the picture has a haze and will not replicate the crispness or pop as that of my 4051. Is it possible that my 4042 is deffective?. Was it possibley dropped and caused some internal damage?. Not sure what else to do....I went to BB and asked about a calibration disk and they stated that they did not sell them. Then he told me for $300 a tech could come out with a box and boost the settings or something to that effect. Not sure about all that? Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

Chris

What a hassle. Samsung service has been great so far. Until now. Firstly. After 2 visits. They will then issue a new tv to you if the problem persist. As you know. They replaced my main board last week. It had the old firmware on it. 1012. So I knew right away. It was another bad board thats just floating around. Screen tear and audio drop was still happening. Added the newest firmware Samsung sent to me from the last time. 1020. Hoping it would fix everything. No soap. Fast forward to now. I call level 2 and tell them whats going on. He wants to set up another service. I asked him. How many times does this have to happen before they issue a new tv. Simply because im not to happy this being a new tv and its being moved around and opened already. He is not sure. He asks me if I want the Executive Customer Service number. I say sure.

Before setting service up again. He tells me to call that number and see what they advise. Ok. Call them up and right off the bat. A 23min wait time. Which surpassed that and was actually about a 40min wait time. I tell the lady everything thats going on. And she tells me after 2 times being out. They then issue a new tv if it isnt fixed. Ok. Got it. I ask her where we go from here? She advised another service call. She tells me everything will be taken care of. She calls the service center and told me the tech said its my xbox 360 causing all of this. Firstly thats a pure lie. It happens when watching regular tv channels and hd channels. We have a hd dvr box. I also get problems playing Wii. To sum things up.

Wii=tearing 480p component
360=tearing 720p component
sd/hdtv=audio drop out and screen tearing hdmi 720p

The tech also told her since they serviced it. And pretty much replaced the guts of the tv. Meaning the main board. There is nothing more they can do. I explained to her how im keeping up with the issues on this tv and there known issues. I told her the first round. When they ordered the new board. PLEASE. order the newest board possible. Since it seems people with firmware 1020 and board 1011 are having 0 issues with audio drop out and screen tearing. As it stands. They where getting ready to close. She told me. She will get on it tomorrow and speak to a more technical person and see if she can get the newest board out to me and replace the other new one they put in.

I even told her. Im not out to get another upgraded model or something. I want the same tv. Its a great tv other than these 2 issues. They need to be fixed. Seriously. This is really easy. Either give me the newest board out possible or give me another new tv of the same model with the newest build date. This case is so simple since they admitted this tv has tearing and audio drop out issues. If she tells me tomorrow there is nothing more they can do. I dont know what to do next. Maybe call the local news troubleshooter and see if they can help?


Well definitely let us know how you make out. I played more Mario Galxy tonight for about an hour and a half or so, and saw the tearing at least 5 times. Granted its really quick, but there nonetheless. I havent done too much PS3 gaming, or watched movies on it enough to see if the audio dropout is gone or not. So far, I havent heard it happen...

What theyre trying to do to you sounds typical....they cant fix their tv, so they blame the game system. Samsung support tried to do that with me and my Wii, when I called them up after 1023 didnt fix the tearing. I wouldn't have any of that... I dont really know what to do either. I think if I get no more audio dropout I'd be ok...but if I do again then I'll see what my options are.

Does anyone have an LNT3242H and get NO tearing, and NO audio dropout? Even better if you have used both HDMI, and Component devices and didnt experience either of these problems. If so, can you please post your firmware version, and board version info?

I feel your pain, Korn....it seems like you and I are the only ones in the universe that are still having these issues. One thing is perfectly clear though...Samsung's QA process for their firmware is absolute garbage.

Yeah man. I don't know what there doing over there. braddock posted this:

I just bought the LN-T3253H from BB and also wanted to know what the latest firmware is. I couldnt seem to find it on the website. The TV shows:

T-BRDPAUS0-1022 OCT 12 2007 19:30:13
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[2453][40-INCH]

1020 was the latest. Here he is buying a new 3253H the same I have. And has a new firmware number. I mentioned that today to level 2 and he told me 1020 is the latest. How can that be if he has 1022......


Well definitely let us know how you make out. I played more Mario Galxy tonight for about an hour and a half or so, and saw the tearing at least 5 times. Granted its really quick, but there nonetheless. I havent done too much PS3 gaming, or watched movies on it enough to see if the audio dropout is gone or not. So far, I havent heard it happen...

What theyre trying to do to you sounds typical....they cant fix their tv, so they blame the game system. Samsung support tried to do that with me and my Wii, when I called them up after 1023 didnt fix the tearing. I wouldn't have any of that... I dont really know what to do either. I think if I get no more audio dropout I'd be ok...but if I do again then I'll see what my options are.

Does anyone have an LNT3242H and get NO tearing, and NO audio dropout? Even better if you have used both HDMI, and Component devices and didnt experience either of these problems. If so, can you please post your firmware version, and board version info?

I feel your pain, Korn....it seems like you and I are the only ones in the universe that are still having these issues. One thing is perfectly clear though...Samsung's QA process for their firmware is absolute garbage.

Standard mode does turn on DNIe. Movie mode is more of a natural picture without DNIe being on like in Standard mode and Dynamic. Some people prefer natural. Other people prefer pop. Which sounds like what your interested in.

I did one better, I just swapped tvs from the rooms. No difference in pic quality in regards to HDMI brands. But I still cant get the 4042 to look anything like my 4051. I even adjusted the settings on the 4042 to those on my 4051 and still not as good of a pic. Ive adjusted the tv as recommended by those on this forum and the pic on the 4042 seems to be a bit "washed out". I wish I could take a pic of each tv and show the difference. The only way I can explain it is the 4051 is set in standard mode with few adjustments and the picture is crisp, clean, colors are nice, like you would think a HDTV pic would look. The pic on the 4042 is now set to movie mode with minor adjustments, however, no matter what I do, the picture has a haze and will not replicate the crispness or pop as that of my 4051. Is it possible that my 4042 is deffective?. Was it possibley dropped and caused some internal damage?. Not sure what else to do....I went to BB and asked about a calibration disk and they stated that they did not sell them. Then he told me for $300 a tech could come out with a box and boost the settings or something to that effect. Not sure about all that? Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

Chris

I had a quick question about screen lag. I recently got another 360 and have it hooked up through hdmi to my 2653H. At the beginning of the 360 turning on, I have the input already on HDMI1. I noticed that the sound (the intro sound to the 360, owners, you know what I'm talking about) comes up before the picture is even being shown. The screen is black, if only for about a half second to a second. It's when the logo flies up to the middle of the screen and it says xbox 360 on it. I'm not sure why it's doing this, and although its not causing trouble, its very annoying as I'm using the same hdmi cable as before when I had my old 360 a few weeks ago. Anyone know what this might be due to? I don't notice anything else different during gameplay or anything, so I'm not sure if lagging is the right word, but this brief intermission of black screen is annoying. Can anyone shed some light on this, or am i in the wrong forum to be asking about this? As always, thanks for all your help people. Looking forward to a response, peace.

My Mitsubishi 65833 does exactly the same thing. It's HDMI "handshaking" it slows down the response.

Korn and others with problems,

I have a new LN-T3253H which has been sitting next to me still in the box for the last week. After reading through this thread over the last couple of days, I'm affraid to open it. Now I'm considering a different display based off of your bad experiences. Right now I am considering the Panny TC-32LX700. Does anyone now how how the 120Hz processing may affect 1) gaming 2) PC display? Up until now, I was totally sold on the 3253H. It might be worth going with the Panasonic to avoid any tearing and audio issues even if it cost an extra $100. Can anyone comment on the overall performance of the Panny vs Sammy?

(yes, I have read through the other threads on the TC-32LX700 and the info is somewhat limited)

As a brand, I love Panasonic. Everything I've ever owned from that company has been super reliable. My 27" Panasonic TV still looks great. When the time comes for me to buy a larger TV, I will seriously consider Panasonic. I'll admit that I haven't looked into their picture quality, but take a look at Circuit City's website for customer reviews on the one you're looking at. Here's a link:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/ExpandedModule.do?oid=176851&callingModule=9#custRatings

Standard mode does turn on DNIe. Movie mode is more of a natural picture without DNIe being on like in Standard mode and Dynamic. Some people prefer natural. Other people prefer pop. Which sounds like what your interested in.

Korn thank you for responding.

On my 4051 if in standard mode, the DNIe ramins off. The only thing on is digital NR. I originally had both tvs with the exact same settings in Dynamic, and you would think the 4042 was a lesser quality model in regards to pic quality. Im not sure what the deal is here. Im not sure how to get samsung out to look at my 4042. Ive only had it for 3 weeks. Just seems like my 4042 is lacking in pic quality. Ill try posting pics shortly.

Korn thank you for responding.

On my 4051 if in standard mode, the DNIe ramins off. The only thing on is digital NR. I originally had both tvs with the exact same settings in Dynamic, and you would think the 4042 was a lesser quality model in regards to pic quality. Im not sure what the deal is here. Im not sure how to get samsung out to look at my 4042. Ive only had it for 3 weeks. Just seems like my 4042 is lacking in pic quality. Ill try posting pics shortly.

here are comparison pics, the first two are from the 4042, the last two are from the 4051

As a brand, I love Panasonic. Everything I've ever owned from that company has been super reliable. My 27" Panasonic TV still looks great. When the time comes for me to buy a larger TV, I will seriously consider Panasonic. I'll admit that I haven't looked into their picture quality, but take a look at Circuit City's website for customer reviews on the one you're looking at. Here's a link:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/ExpandedModule.do?oid=176851&callingModule=9#custRatings

Thanks for the reply. Although I am looking at the LX700 not the LX70 (different displays).

Yeah man. I don't know what there doing over there. braddock posted this:

I just bought the LN-T3253H from BB and also wanted to know what the latest firmware is. I couldnt seem to find it on the website. The TV shows:

T-BRDPAUS0-1022 OCT 12 2007 19:30:13
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[2453][40-INCH]

1020 was the latest. Here he is buying a new 3253H the same I have. And has a new firmware number. I mentioned that today to level 2 and he told me 1020 is the latest. How can that be if he has 1022......

yeah, I have no idea if he even knows that there's a newer fw available. Either he's clueless or my tv is showing a typo. I've had it since saturday 11/24 and watched sd/hd programming, dvds, & played with the PS3 and had no issues so far. There were some scrolling lines when I first plugged it in, but that was resolved a few hours later when I figured that it was a grounding problem and I fixed it by putting a two prong adapter on it. Other than that, the picture has been perfect.

here are comparison pics, the first two are from the 4042, the last two are from the 4051

I have the 4042H and my bro in law has the 4051 from last year and my TV is noticably better than his in terms of pic quality. Especially the blacks.

Sounds like screen tearing. There are 2 different kinds. 1 that happens really fast towards the bottom. Kinda like a flicker. And the other kind it starts from the bottom and slowly creeps up the tv screen. Can you do me a favor? Go into setup. Go to Function Help. Press enter. Then press the info button on your tv. Can you please write down everything that is shown on line 1 and 2. Then please post back with the info. Would really appreciate it.

Hiya, kinda new here :)

Anyways, you may have a ground loop. I did, and I remedied it by connecting a heavy gauge, solid core wire (12 AWG) from my cable TV splitter to my electrical panel. My splitter is located near the electrical panel so this was an easy fix.

Edit: Oooops, quoted wrong post :(

This is what I meant to quote:

"Edit: also i just noticed that there are lines slowly creeping from the bottom to the top of the screen. I am trying different kinds/quality of component cables and nothing seems to work. This is frustrating"

Thats the only way I know how. Unless someone else knows another method. When you highlight function help. Are you making sure you press Enter on the remote and you should be able to move up and down to turn it on/off. All you have to do is hit Info on your remote. It should be coming up.
Yep, I highlight FUNCTION HELP and it brings up OFF/ON. I then hit INFO on the remote and nothing happens.

Sounds like screen tearing. There are 2 different kinds. 1 that happens really fast towards the bottom. Kinda like a flicker. And the other kind it starts from the bottom and slowly creeps up the tv screen. Can you do me a favor? Go into setup. Go to Function Help. Press enter. Then press the info button on your tv. Can you please write down everything that is shown on line 1 and 2. Then please post back with the info. Would really appreciate it.

Sorry for the delay. I think it is defiantly the screen tearing issue. I have picked up the new HD cable box and it is being connected through Red/Blue/Green component. The sound issue is resolved (no more buzzing/hum) but there is a somewhat noticeable line moving slowly up from the bottom of the screen.

Here is the screen info you requested:

T-BRDPAUS0-1020,Jul 19 2007 08:55:27
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[E9A5] [40-inch]


EDIT: Okay I just got off the phone with Samsung. They were excellent on the phone. They first had me download and try to update the firmware. I tried that and it wouldn't update. It said it was the same version. Called them back and they said they would like to send someone out to take a look at it. Said they might have a newer version of the firmware to try.

I must say that even though the screen tearing is kind of annoying the picture quality is still EXCELLENT when viewing a HD source.

Greetings all. I recently purchased this TV and have been playing HD-DVD (toshiba a2) and BR (Sony BR-S300/301) on it.
I was watching Spiderman 3 and Planet Earth on BR and noticed that the images are really grainy.

I then popped in 300 for HD. 300 was grainy too
I am connecting the sources through an HDMI cable to HDMI 1. I purcahsed the cable from monoprice.

Is there anything I can do to make the image less grainy? I think something is wrong.

Your expertise is greatly appreciated.

Ok. Spoke to Executive Customer Service again. They told me this. Instead of putting in another repair service request. They want to see me get a new tv. And it is up to some high up engineer. After he sees the saw report. Thats what Samsung calls it. He will issue a new tv or we are back to square 1 and go through another service request. If that does not work. Then I will for sure get a new tv. Such a hassle. I will not know anything until Monday. The people that came out and fixed it. Its there word against mine and Samsungs. There saying they ordered the newest board possible. First. Thats a complete lie. It had the old firmware on it and the board number was old. There telling Samsung there is nothing more they can do and the issue is pretty much resolved. And consider case closed. Samsung is telling them. I am still having issues and to advise them on what they want to do. So they need to either issue another repair or suggest a new tv. And Samsung is suggesting a new tv. Since this tv was new and the issue was not taken care of. It is such a huge mess right now. Its more involved. But those are the cliff notes. All of this is making my head spin! :eek:

I then popped in 300 for HD. 300 was grainy too
I am connecting the sources through an HDMI cable to HDMI 1. I purcahsed the cable from monoprice.

im not quite sure about planet earth but 300 was filmed with the intention of being slightly grainy.

ok so where do i download the latest firmware for the 3242h?

i havent noticed any tearing but i'd like to go ahead and update if possible

and are people confirming that the update fixes the problem?

My LN-T2353H is arriving tomorrow. Anyone with this model have screen tear via VGA or OTA HD channels?

Also, any good settings I should work for?

is there a way to extract the firmware from the TV? If so, I can get it then upload it for those who want it. Doesnt seem like there's a way though

ok i just got mine

went from 1017 to 1023. surprisingly it didnt wipe any of my settings. i would post the file but i think this is something everyone needs to call samsung about so it can be known that it is a problem many people are having. that way if something else creeps up this can be a precedent as to them fixing a problem

call 1-800 Samsung
give them your personal info
tell them you are experiencing tearing on hdmi
they will email you the link to the download
install
profit?

I don't think there is a way. It sure would be nice though. I actually sent berkchops516 a pm about this 1022 firmware. There going to look at his tv and try out a possible new firmware update which could be the 1022 you have. He has 1020 and that was the latest. Until I seen your post and your tv showing 1022. It would really be grand if this 1022 version fixed these 2 issues.

is there a way to extract the firmware from the TV? If so, I can get it then upload it for those who want it. Doesnt seem like there's a way though

Okay, also, without having to risk going through 80 pages of info, what's this firmware everyone's talking about (1023, etc.)?

Okay, also, without having to risk going through 80 pages of info, what's this firmware everyone's talking about (1023, etc.)?


When the tvs first came out some had some tearing, kind of a wavering line on the lower half of the screen and audio drop out if using the tv speakers.

As time went on firmware upgrades were issued by Samsung for the various models. Some people had good luck with the upgrades and were then happy with the tv, others have not had good results.

The newer tvs are supposed to have the newest and most improved firmware and main boards and seem to be problem free. The various numbers of firmware you'll see refer to different models or different times they were issued.

That is the discussion in a very brief summary.

ok, so to clear things up...the top set of info is the firmware & the bottom is the mainboard?

T-BRDPAUS0-1022 OCT 12 2007 19:30:13
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[2453][40-INCH]

When the tvs first came out some had some tearing, kind of a wavering line on the lower half of the screen and audio drop out if using the tv speakers.

As time went on firmware upgrades were issued by Samsung for the various models. Some people had good luck with the upgrades and were then happy with the tv, others have not had good results.

The newer tvs are supposed to have the newest and most improved firmware and main boards and seem to be problem free. The various numbers of firmware you'll see refer to different models or different times they were issued.

That is the discussion in a very brief summary.:werd: and no matter when you bought your tv i'd try to update it. i got my lnt3242h sunday and mine had the old version (1017) on it

When the tvs first came out some had some tearing, kind of a wavering line on the lower half of the screen and audio drop out if using the tv speakers.

As time went on firmware upgrades were issued by Samsung for the various models. Some people had good luck with the upgrades and were then happy with the tv, others have not had good results.

The newer tvs are supposed to have the newest and most improved firmware and main boards and seem to be problem free. The various numbers of firmware you'll see refer to different models or different times they were issued.

That is the discussion in a very brief summary.

Thank you very much!

So, since I ordered mine Thanksgiving day on Amazon, can we assume it is a newer model that does not need a firmware upgrade?

BTW this forum is so excellent and supportive! Thank you all for the dumb-dumbs like me that have never owned an HDTV.



EDIT: Okay, I just saw the post above me say to try and get the firmware upgrade. So are you saying there is a way through like a flash drive to do so? Sounds bizarre... where does it hook into the TV? I never knew the 53H had a USB port (unless HDMI fits in the same thing).

Again, sorry for the stupidity. If there's a link or number I need to call to get the upgrade and if you guys have it, could you please provide it? Thanks.

Korn and others with problems,

I have a new LN-T3253H which has been sitting next to me still in the box for the last week. After reading through this thread over the last couple of days, I'm affraid to open it. Now I'm considering a different display based off of your bad experiences. Right now I am considering the Panny TC-32LX700. Does anyone now how how the 120Hz processing may affect 1) gaming 2) PC display? Up until now, I was totally sold on the 3253H. It might be worth going with the Panasonic to avoid any tearing and audio issues even if it cost an extra $100. Can anyone comment on the overall performance of the Panny vs Sammy?

(yes, I have read through the other threads on the TC-32LX700 and the info is somewhat limited)

Would welcome any feedback!

T-BRDPAUS0-1020,Jul 19 2007 08:55:27
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[E9A5] [40-inch]
I was finally able to get access to my information, and its the same as above.

im not quite sure about planet earth but 300 was filmed with the intention of being slightly grainy.
I didnt even know when I was watching on my cousins boyfriends plasma..haha
Thank you very much!

So, since I ordered mine Thanksgiving day on Amazon, can we assume it is a newer model that does not need a firmware upgrade?

BTW this forum is so excellent and supportive! Thank you all for the dumb-dumbs like me that have never owned an HDTV.

EDIT: Okay, I just saw the post above me say to try and get the firmware upgrade. So are you saying there is a way through like a flash drive to do so? Sounds bizarre... where does it hook into the TV? I never knew the 53H had a USB port (unless HDMI fits in the same thing).

Again, sorry for the stupidity. If there's a link or number I need to call to get the upgrade and if you guys have it, could you please provide it? Thanks.
I ordered mine from Crutchfield last week and it came yesterday. My firmware is 1020 with a build date of July 19, 2007. So I guess it depends on the stock and how often its replenished.

Anyone have the 1023 firmware that they want to provide so I can upgrade? If I have no problems with my 3253H, do I need to update?

Anyone have the 1023 firmware that they want to provide so I can upgrade? If I have no problems with my 3253H, do I need to update?

i didnt even notice the tearing on mine until i started really looking for it, but if there is an updated firmware for anything i own i update to it

Thank you very much!

So, since I ordered mine Thanksgiving day on Amazon, can we assume it is a newer model that does not need a firmware upgrade?

BTW this forum is so excellent and supportive! Thank you all for the dumb-dumbs like me that have never owned an HDTV.



EDIT: Okay, I just saw the post above me say to try and get the firmware upgrade. So are you saying there is a way through like a flash drive to do so? Sounds bizarre... where does it hook into the TV? I never knew the 53H had a USB port (unless HDMI fits in the same thing).

Again, sorry for the stupidity. If there's a link or number I need to call to get the upgrade and if you guys have it, could you please provide it? Thanks.
the service port for the tv is a usb port. yes, you use a thumbdrive to install it

i didnt even notice the tearing on mine until i started really looking for it, but if there is an updated firmware for anything i own i update to it
Yea, ever since I got the TV, i was looking for the tearing at the bottom of the screen when I play Xbox 360, watch HD DVD or Cable and nothing.

Would Samsung give the firmware update even though there is nothing wrong with it?

All of this is making my head spin! :eek:
cant imagine how you feel about samsung right now. if you have a choice would u still chose this set?

I just got the 1023 firmware update for my 3242. it fixed the audio drop out and i haven't noticed tearing since.

it also fixed an annoying issue where i could see the vblank data across the top of the picture on some HD channels where the picture was displayed in 4:3

Yea, ever since I got the TV, i was looking for the tearing at the bottom of the screen when I play Xbox 360, watch HD DVD or Cable and nothing.

Would Samsung give the firmware update even though there is nothing wrong with it?
yep. just call them and tell them you've got tearing while watching hdmi. they'll have no problem emailing you the link

is image retention a problem for anyone else?

its kind of annoying

yep. just call them and tell them you've got tearing while watching hdmi. they'll have no problem emailing you the link
Thanks. I'll call them when I have a chance.

BTW, does anyone notice their TV clicking after turning it off?

is image retention a problem for anyone else?

its kind of annoying

OK. I think I'm convinced. Way too many problems to justify my purchase. The 3253H is going back.

Picked up a 3253H last week. Came right off the truck at BB.
Nov 2007 build date.
Info:
T-BRDPAUS0-1022,Oct 12 2007 19:30:13
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[2453] [40-inch]

Tested all week on various sources ps2 comp, 360, and HDMI DVD with no tearing or sound issues so far. Color tuned using setting from previous posts....looks sharp and so far the games on Sunday look great.:)

Noticed the tearing issues and called Samsung CS like people have been saying. The first person said they would mail it to me. I called back to ask for it via email, and the next person told me that the LN-T3253H could only be upgraded by a service agent.

Is this TV upgradable via a thumb drive without Samsung coming to my house? From what I've been reading, it sounds like this second guy didn't know what he was talking about...

Thanks. I'll call them when I have a chance.

BTW, does anyone notice their TV clicking after turning it off?

yeah mine does. i think its b/c it gets so hot while its on

Noticed the tearing issues and called Samsung CS like people have been saying. The first person said they would mail it to me. I called back to ask for it via email, and the next person told me that the LN-T3253H could only be upgraded by a service agent.

Is this TV upgradable via a thumb drive without Samsung coming to my house? From what I've been reading, it sounds like this second guy didn't know what he was talking about...

dont know about the 53h but i did my 42h with my personal thumbdrive

Another person with 1022 firmware. This is getting extremely interesting. The next question is. Since 1020 was the latest for this model. Does it further more fix the tearing and audio drop out that 1020 users like myself are still having trouble with.

Picked up a 3253H last week. Came right off the truck at BB.
Nov 2007 build date.
Info:
T-BRDPAUS0-1022,Oct 12 2007 19:30:13
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[2453] [40-inch]

Tested all week on various sources ps2 comp, 360, and HDMI DVD with no tearing or sound issues so far. Color tuned using setting from previous posts....looks sharp and so far the games on Sunday look great.:)

how can you find the build date for a 3242h?

how can you find the build date for a 3242h?
Wouldnt it be the same way as the 3253?

Go to MENU > SETUP > FUNCTION HELP > Press ENTER > Press INFO on remote

My LN-T2353H is arriving tomorrow. Anyone with this model have screen tear via VGA or OTA HD channels?

Also, any good settings I should work for?

Just bumping up this ol' question.

Someone needs to get ahold of the 1022 firmware for the 3253H and upload it for everyone to test out.

how can you find the build date for a 3242h?


An easy way to get the exact build date is go to Samsung's registration page and when you enter your serial number the actual date of assembly shows up next to the serial number. Not just the month and year, but also the date.

how can you guys keep your tv? the tearing and image retention is enough to make me want to return it. the 1023 udate didn't fix the tearing in my 3242h while watching hd on tv

"yep. just call them and tell them you've got tearing while watching hdmi. they'll have no problem emailing you the link"

You've illustrated part of the problem right here. I'm fairly confident that the firmware fix ONLY covers tearing via HDMI. Myself, Korn, and probably others are still getting tearing via component after the most current firmware.

I played more PS3 last night for a good hour or so, and still no audio dropout since my new board replacement last week. So far so good.... Im not satisfied yet that it's "cured" of the dropouts though...I'm starting Uncharted for PS3 tonight so I'll watch for it then as well.

Korn-- Sounds like they're still taking you through a long song and dance to do the right thing. It's really sad at this point... I look forward to your next update.

"how can you guys keep your tv? the tearing and image retention is enough to make me want to return it. the 1023 udate didn't fix the tearing in my 3242h while watching hd on tv"

No image retention on my set....the tearing that you are still getting...is it via HDMI, or component? Is it the really fast tearing that is onscreen for a second and then quickly disappears?

i have a lnt-3242h, after numerous issues with tearing and audio, and finally it just showing a wierd multicolored screen. Samnsung repair techs came out today, he took one look at my tv and said i dont think the parts i came to replace are the problem. So he took the TV back to his shop, he stated more than likely ill be getting a new tv. I should hear back from them in 10-14 days :( oh god this sucks

"yep. just call them and tell them you've got tearing while watching hdmi. they'll have no problem emailing you the link"

You've illustrated part of the problem right here. I'm fairly confident that the firmware fix ONLY covers tearing via HDMI. Myself, Korn, and probably others are still getting tearing via component after the most current firmware.

I played more PS3 last night for a good hour or so, and still no audio dropout since my new board replacement last week. So far so good.... Im not satisfied yet that it's "cured" of the dropouts though...I'm starting Uncharted for PS3 tonight so I'll watch for it then as well.

Korn-- Sounds like they're still taking you through a long song and dance to do the right thing. It's really sad at this point... I look forward to your next update.

"how can you guys keep your tv? the tearing and image retention is enough to make me want to return it. the 1023 udate didn't fix the tearing in my 3242h while watching hd on tv"

No image retention on my set....the tearing that you are still getting...is it via HDMI, or component? Is it the really fast tearing that is onscreen for a second and then quickly disappears?

I noticed this morning while watching ota hd. its quick and goes away quick. if you don't look for it im sure you can miss it but it annoys me. I got the tv saturday so I may return it for another to see if the image retention is just mine. youhave a 3242h right?

Can someone email me the latest firmware for the 3253H? Just PM me. Thanks.

I noticed this morning while watching ota hd. its quick and goes away quick. if you don't look for it im sure you can miss it but it annoys me. I got the tv saturday so I may return it for another to see if the image retention is just mine. youhave a 3242h right?

Yes, LNT3242H.

Yes, LNT3242H.

yeah i think im going to exchange mine for another one. for my product registration it shows a build date july 2007

is there a way to know from the serial number w/o registering the month it was made? i'd like something made in october or november

whats your serial/build date?

Serial I am unsure of since I'm at work....but I'm 95% sure my build date is August 2007.

I've got the 1020 firmware - isn't there a newer one than that? If I remember, mine shows July 2007 as the date. I have the 3253H.

Call level 2 and ask for it. 1022 is the latest it seems since a couple people have it now when they bought there tv new recently. I have asked about it and there clueless. Saying 1020 is the latest. If more people ask. Maybe they will look "more" into it. Here is the number straight to level 2 w/out waiting:

(800) 749-9772

If you so happen to get your little grubby hands on it or anyone else for that matter. Maybe you can upload it for us? :D

I've got the 1020 firmware - isn't there a newer one than that? If I remember, mine shows July 2007 as the date. I have the 3253H.

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Call level 2 and ask for it. 1022 is the latest it seems since a couple people have it now when they bought there tv new recently. I have asked about it and there clueless. Saying 1020 is the latest. If more people ask. Maybe they will look "more" into it. Here is the number straight to level 2 w/out waiting:

(800) 749-9772

If you so happen to get your little grubby hands on it or anyone else for that matter. Maybe you can upload it for us? :D

Yeah, I called in and they said 1020 was the latest and they emailed me the link. I just bought mine - should I try and return it?

If you are not having any issues with yours. I would keep it. If you are though. Yeah take it back.

Yeah, I called in and they said 1020 was the latest and they emailed me the link. I just bought mine - should I try and return it?

Hey guys, maybe you can help me or give me some insight to the 4053 I just bought.

I had my cable hooked up via a cable box through component cables, and I would see a horizontal line, scrolling slowly upward on the screen. I'd say it would take a full 2 seconds for the 1 1/2" line to make it's way from top to bottom. I then switch to a HDMI cable and I thought it was gone, but I recently just saw the line again. However, the line is now completely stationary. I do want to point out that you cant always see it, and its actually hard to find, but when I do see it it's incredibly annoying. I've included a pic below for u to check out. Any ideas? *Pic Below*

Maybe I'm crazy as well, but sometimes it seems the audio skips or drops out. I'm not sure if it's my box or my TV, is this a known issue?

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/2697/dsc00869sd3.jpg

Thanks for the help!!!

I'm seeing a lot of settings for HDMI, etc. Anything just for TV/HDTV?

Also, I just wanted to know if having a higher backlight or contrast like... kills the "life" of the TV significantly. I just got mine today, and already I'm lowering things and conserving energy, etc., feeling like I'm already burning out the bulb haha.

as posted earlier im on 1030 on my 3242h and ive logged at least 20hours of ps3 (hdmi) since ive gotten this tv on black friday, as well as about 5 hours of wii (components) and about 10hours of pc (vga input). no tearing. no real ghosting issues except for on NBC where it seems their broadcast is ghosting because it looks identical on our 60" xbr downstairs.

module: t-sc37ausc-1030
date: 2007-10-10
micom: t-bp26aus5-1005
acl: 28.20.5.1
kernal: rfs: t-sc37ausc-20070405

I ordered an LNT3242 a few days ago, and have a few questions before it arrives.

It was ordered from frys on Nov. 22, since they ran out of stock i will be getting mine from a fresh shipment that will arive at their warehouse on Dec. 3. Since this TV will be brand new shipped from the factory, what firmware should mine ship with? I hope it comes with atleast 1023 so i don't have to worry about tearing or audio problems.

Another question, i viewed this TV in bestbuy today on the wall with a bunch of other LCD's. I noticed alot of TV's, the reception was bad and the picture would be fuzzy, on some it was so bad you couldn't even see the picture, others there was none or it was slightly noticeable. I'm assuming this is because there were problems with the connection right? The Picture looked great though, when it would come in good.

The brightness and vividness stood out on this TV alot more than the others, the only other TV in the 32" range that seemed to have an equal or slightly better picture was the 3253, and i could barely tell a difference but i did notice tiny bit better blacks in the 53 model.

And, my last question: Does anyone have good settings for the 3242? I have AVIA, but i'm new to this stuff and if someone has settings they prefer i would love to her them.

Oh, and i will mainly be using this mainly for Gaming and HD-DVD's (360, wii, HD-DVD player, maybe pc games) and some HDTV (sports mainly). Was this a good choice for watching sports and gaming?

as posted earlier im on 1030 on my 3242h and ive logged at least 20hours of ps3 (hdmi) since ive gotten this tv on black friday, as well as about 5 hours of wii (components) and about 10hours of pc (vga input). no tearing. no real ghosting issues except for on NBC where it seems their broadcast is ghosting because it looks identical on our 60" xbr downstairs.

module: t-sc37ausc-1030
date: 2007-10-10
micom: t-bp26aus5-1005
acl: 28.20.5.1
kernal: rfs: t-sc37ausc-20070405
whats your serial? when i take mine back to the store on monday i'm going to try and get one close to yours

Hey guys, maybe you can help me or give me some insight to the 4053 I just bought.

I had my cable hooked up via a cable box through component cables, and I would see a horizontal line, scrolling slowly upward on the screen. I'd say it would take a full 2 seconds for the 1 1/2" line to make it's way from top to bottom. I then switch to a HDMI cable and I thought it was gone, but I recently just saw the line again. However, the line is now completely stationary. I do want to point out that you cant always see it, and its actually hard to find, but when I do see it it's incredibly annoying. I've included a pic below for u to check out. Any ideas? *Pic Below*

Maybe I'm crazy as well, but sometimes it seems the audio skips or drops out. I'm not sure if it's my box or my TV, is this a known issue?

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/2697/dsc00869sd3.jpg

Thanks for the help!!!


Are you using an HD cable box? Do you have it set at 720p? That line you show looks more like some interference from your electric outlet, other components or your cable box itself, not really the tearing which is transparent and moves and is located lower on the screen when it shows itself.

I use a power conditioner, APC 1200LE, and seem to be avoiding many of the problems mentioned. Check the quality of your surge supressor also, may be old and sending a bad signal.

I have the 4053 built in late july with an older firmware, but as I don't play games on the tv I think it works better. Just my personal opinion.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a basic setup for the 19" with just a QAM cable setup? I scanned this forum but not sure if there is one?
TiA for the help.
:)

So, tell me... though Contrast and Backlight maxed out can absolutely destroy your retinas, is there sort of a "life" to the TV that's getting punished the higher it is? Because I'm always feeling so afraid to have my contrast higher than 75 or backlight higher than 4.

If anyone can give me a legitimate answer to this question, and perhaps how long these TVs live for if watched on a daily three-hour basis or so, that would be cool.

My ln-t3253h took a hit.Long story short my screen is cracked.The repair guy came today and confirmed my fear.Best buy does not cover accidental damage.
Now I have a $1k paperweight.It was purchased on September 3rd I only had it for only 2 months.I don't have any home insurance.I did buy it with a mastercard debit card from my bank.Do bank debit cards have any type of accidental coverage for purchases?

Update:
I got my forms in.All I had to do was sign the form,send a copy of my
receipt,billing statement,a repair estimate,and a photo of my tv.They are sending me a check for the full purchase price.Thank god it was within 90 days of purchase.I can now buy another tv.I might take this opportunity to upgrade my living room tv to a sony KDS-55A3000.Dont want to take any chances with
a flat panel again.

Are you using an HD cable box? Do you have it set at 720p? That line you show looks more like some interference from your electric outlet, other components or your cable box itself, not really the tearing which is transparent and moves and is located lower on the screen when it shows itself.

I use a power conditioner, APC 1200LE, and seem to be avoiding many of the problems mentioned. Check the quality of your surge supressor also, may be old and sending a bad signal.

I have the 4053 built in late july with an older firmware, but as I don't play games on the tv I think it works better. Just my personal opinion.

I have it plugged into a semi new strip protector, but its not the best of quality and its completely full. I'm going to just try and just plug it directly into the wall and see if that helps, worth a shot?

The HD box is brand new, and it's def set to 720. As I mentioned, when I used component cables, that exact line would move slowly from the very bottom of the screen to the top.

Hi all, im a new user on this forum...

I just bought a Samsung LN-T3253 yesterday....i just got it all connected and set up through hdmi. I was wondering what calibrations do you guys have for the 53 series?

im really a noob at this and if you guys can post any calibrations that u found would work, i would appreciate it a lot!!! =)

thx for helping a noob out haha...

can anyone that has a build date in october for a 3242h give me their full serial? im looking to return mine toady/monday and im going to look through the serials to find one close to a recent build date

I'm a newbie to HDTV. My new Samsung LNT 3242H is hooked up directly to Comcast cable via coax cable. Can someone tell me if I'm seeing tearing or if it's something else? I see blips in the bottom half of the picture that look similar to tearing. I see this on CBS-HD in 1080i and ABC-HD in 780.

TV Info:
Manufactured August 2007
Module: TSC37AUS-1026 2007-7-26
Microm: T-BP26AU5S-1005 ACL 28.20.5.1
Kernel: RFS TSC37AUSC20070405

Thanks!

Again I have the 1022 firmware for the 3253H with NOV 07 build date

I watched as they took it off a truck and gave it to me on Nov 20th so perhaps this shipment for mid Nov are including this new version. Sometimes it takes time to filter down through the tech support im sure. Hopefully this version is a better resolution to the issue for others.

BTW the build date is on the silver FCC sticker on the back of the tv under the model as well....

I'm a newbie to HDTV. My new Samsung LNT 3242H is hooked up directly to Comcast cable via coax cable. Can someone tell me if I'm seeing tearing or if it's something else? I see blips in the bottom half of the picture that look similar to tearing. I see this on CBS-HD in 1080i and ABC-HD in 780.

TV Info:
Manufactured August 2007
Module: TSC37AUS-1026 2007-7-26
Microm: T-BP26AU5S-1005 ACL 28.20.5.1
Kernel: RFS TSC37AUSC20070405

Thanks!
thats it

thats it

great :(

Thanks for your reply

Is my next step to try and get a firm ware update or do a return / exchange

great :(

Thanks for your reply

Is my next step to try and get a firm ware update or do a return / exchange

i put the 1023 on mine and it didnt help hd through cable. i still got it. im sitting here right now about to take mine back to exchange it but no one will give me the serial off of a 3242h that was built in october or november.

mine was made in july

its more the image retention on mine than the tearing. the tearing i dont even really notice but i can hardly watch anything dark on hd on cable b/c it ghosts so bad

i put the 1023 on mine and it didnt help hd through cable. i still got it. im sitting here right now about to take mine back to exchange it but no one will give me the serial off of a 3242h that was built in october or november.

mine was made in july

its more the image retention on mine than the tearing. the tearing i dont even really notice but i can hardly watch anything dark on hd on cable b/c it ghosts so bad


I always saw this as side effect of lcd times special in dark scenes even my 5000$ sony HDTV does this

I always saw this as side effect of lcd times special in dark scenes even my 5000$ sony HDTV does this

there were some on here saying their 3242h doesnt do it

:confused:

Ok. The person at Samsung reviewed my case and decided on another repair instead of giving me a new tv. Which this would be there 2nd time. The people that came out. The main guy is not there until Monday. But here is the good part. If he decides the tv is unrepairable. And he already told me before. They done everything they can do. He will fill out a report and submit it to Samsung asking them to authorize me another new tv of the same make and model. So I am hoping that happens. But I have a feeling. Since this is warranty work. There going to milk it and try the same repair again to get some more warranty money from Samsung.

can anyone that has a build date in october for a 3242h give me their full serial? im looking to return mine toady/monday and im going to look through the serials to find one close to a recent build date


Pineapple, If you look at the serial number on the tv box, just find the "P" in the number and look at the number/letter right after the "P": 1-9 is January thru September, A=oct, B=nov and C=dec.

I read that somewhere in this thread and believe that is correct. It was for my tv. I'm 99% sure about the letter designations, if anyone knows differently, please correct it.

Pineapple, If you look at the serial number on the tv box, just find the "P" in the number and look at the number/letter right after the "P": 1-9 is January thru September, A=oct, B=nov and C=dec.

I read that somewhere in this thread and believe that is correct. It was for my tv. I'm 99% sure about the letter designations, if anyone knows differently, please correct it.

:bowdown: thanks for the heads up

i went and returned mine that was made in july for one made in september. just got it home and i put in the usb drive that i upgrade my old one to, it went from 1017 to 1023, and this tv asked if i wanted to upgrade from 1027 to 1026 :confused:

anyway, i didnt. im going to let the tv work the way it is for now and see how it runs. i'm not going to look for problems like i did with the other one. if this one has problems i'll know what to look for now

there were some on here saying their 3242h doesnt do it

:confused:

I own the 3242h and it does it in SD dark scenes I rarely seeing it this problem with HD feeds

I own the 3242h and it does it in SD dark scenes I rarely seeing it this problem with HD feeds

yeah mine did it in darks in hd but not in sd. the one i got today doesnt seem to do it at all (so far)

and im really curious as to what i got since it says the firmware on it is 1027. im reading others posts in here to see what 1027 is b/c it looks different than my previous set


heres my info

MODULE: T-SC37AUSC-1027, DATE: 2007-08-28
MICOM: T-BP26AUS5-1005, ACL: ACL 28.20.5.1
KERNAL: RFS: T-SC37AUSC-20070405

yeah mine did it in darks in hd but not in sd. the one i got today doesnt seem to do it at all (so far)

and im really curious as to what i got since it says the firmware on it is 1027. im reading others posts in here to see what 1027 is b/c it looks different than my previous set


heres my info

MODULE: T-SC37AUSC-1027, DATE: 2007-08-28
MICOM: T-BP26AUS5-1005, ACL: ACL 28.20.5.1
KERNAL: RFS: T-SC37AUSC-20070405

my firmware is a MODULE: T-SC37AUSC-1026, DATE: 2007-07-26
Manufactured in August 2007

my firmware is a MODULE: T-SC37AUSC-1026, DATE: 2007-07-26
Manufactured in August 2007

really strange. i wonder why theres so much variability in all of these tvs

ok thanks sweetie

Re-asking:

So, tell me... though Contrast and Backlight maxed out can absolutely destroy your retinas, is there sort of a "life" to the TV that's getting punished the higher it is? Because I'm always feeling so afraid to have my contrast higher than 75 or backlight higher than 4.

If anyone can give me a legitimate answer to this question, and perhaps how long these TVs live for if watched on a daily three-hour basis or so, that would be cool.

Re-asking:

the westinghouse i used to have said it had a lifetime of 60k hours.

dont know a concrete answer to your question but i dont think the tv looks good with the contrast and backlight maxed out to begin with. my contrast is 75 and backlight is 6

So, tell me... though Contrast and Backlight maxed out can absolutely destroy your retinas, is there sort of a "life" to the TV that's getting punished the higher it is? Because I'm always feeling so afraid to have my contrast higher than 75 or backlight higher than 4.

If anyone can give me a legitimate answer to this question, and perhaps how long these TVs live for if watched on a daily three-hour basis or so, that would be cool.

If watching 3 hours a day, you will likely buy a new display before needing to replace the backlights. On the other hand, replacement backlights will likely be available in the near future for TVs as you can already find replacements for smaller displays and laptops. JKL Components, for example, makes replacements www.jkllamps.com.

Life hours for the CCFLs are based on 50% brightness of the initial output. Current specs are 50K hours to half brightness typical at 5mA and 25 deg C. In other words, in a controlled environment. Temperature and actual inverter driving current will effect life hours.

Any download link to the newest 3253 firmware mentioned above??

ok here is the file i received originally for my first tv.

it took my first 3242h from 1017 to 1023; however, when i looked at it with my new tv it was going to take it from 1027 to 1026

im thinking this has ALL the firmware on it and it depends on which board you actually have as to which one it is going to install

the 3242h i have now that was built in sept, all the specs are posted above, and came from the store with 1027 has no image retention and no tearing

unzip it to your usb drive then run it on your tv

http://www.mediafire.com/?a03oyjjzmhu

If watching 3 hours a day, you will likely buy a new display before needing to replace the backlights. On the other hand, replacement backlights will likely be available in the near future for TVs as you can already find replacements for smaller displays and laptops. JKL Components, for example, makes replacements www.jkllamps.com.

Life hours for the CCFLs are based on 50% brightness of the initial output. Current specs are 50K hours to half brightness typical at 5mA and 25 deg C. In other words, in a controlled environment. Temperature and actual inverter driving current will effect life hours.

Thanks! Will backlights be replaceable if you're still not under warranty?

Keep in mind my TV is 23". So does Contrast affect anything either? Or Black Adjust or Dynamic Contrast?



Below are my current TV settings for DTV channels on my Samsung LN-T2353H. The room isn't always dark nor always light. It's a dorm room with the blinds down, but the sun is still in that direction, so normally I don't lower the backlight unless it's night:

Mode: Movie
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 51
Sharpness: 0
Color: 45
Tint: G55/R45
Backlight: 5 (when dark, I lower it to 3 or 4)
Color Tone: Warm1
Size: 16:9 (when I do "Just Scan", the top gets cut off a little bit sometimes and I see some noise on the top or something)
Digital NR: High

Detailed Settings:

Black Adjust: Off
Dynamic Contrast: Low
Gamma: -1
Color Space: Wide
Edge Enhancement: Off

White Balance:

R-offset: 18
G-offset: 15
B-offset: 15
R-gain: 11
G-gain: 14
B-gain: 16


Energy Saving: Off

Again I have the 1022 firmware for the 3253H with NOV 07 build date

I watched as they took it off a truck and gave it to me on Nov 20th so perhaps this shipment for mid Nov are including this new version. Sometimes it takes time to filter down through the tech support im sure. Hopefully this version is a better resolution to the issue for others.

BTW the build date is on the silver FCC sticker on the back of the tv under the model as well....

I requested a firmware update for my 3253 this week and received the 1020 update. It seems to have fixed my issues but I wonder why they didn't send the 1022 version.

I ordered my LN-T3242H from frys about a week ago. It is going to be shipped from samsung, and then sent to me from fry's because they ran out of stock after i ordered it. So, the manufacture date should be fairly recent. What firmware will my TV most likely come with? I'm hoping it comes with the newest firmware so i don't get tearing or audio problems out of the box.

And, could someone please post their settings for the LN-T3242H. I am going to use Avia, but figured i'd try some quick settings so i can watch some tv when i get it, and then use the avia later on to finetune it to my likings.

I ordered my LN-T3242H from frys about a week ago. It is going to be shipped from samsung, and then sent to me from fry's because they ran out of stock after i ordered it. So, the manufacture date should be fairly recent. What firmware will my TV most likely come with? I'm hoping it comes with the newest firmware so i don't get tearing or audio problems out of the box.

And, could someone please post their settings for the LN-T3242H. I am going to use Avia, but figured i'd try some quick settings so i can watch some tv when i get it, and then use the avia later on to finetune it to my likings.

I had my Broke lcd replace with the 3242h direct from samsungs manufactur less then 3 weeks ago and this is what i got

T-JASMAUS0-1023, July 19, 2007 12.28.25
T-JASMAUS5-2002 CS[3011] [32(CM)-inch]

Hello. I'm a newbie so please be kind.
I got my 4042H this week. And i've got a few problems that i'd like some advice on:

1) My cable HD unit is a Motorola DCT-6200. Connecting from the unit's DVI output to the HDMI-1 input on my 4042H yields a 'NOT SUPPORTED MODE' warning. I've tested the HDMI cable and have confirmed that it works fine. Strangely, the menu in the Motorola DCT-6200 has nothing which allows me to setup the HD functions of the unit. Unless of course, there is a sub-menu which is hidden on the user end. I can get the HD programming to work through the component connections, but the 4042h will only do the 'auto-zoom' for HD programing when connected through HDMI.

2) Like most people, I customize the picture settings to fit my personal preferences. But I loose this customization everytime I turn the TV off. This does not seem normal!?!? Reading the manual does not help. Can anybody tell me if this is normal, or if customizations should be saved by the unit?

3) The sticker on the back of the unit says it was manufactured in October, 2007. But how do I verify which firmware version I have installed ?

Any help would be appreciated! :)

I had my Broke lcd replace with the 3242h direct from samsungs manufactur less then 3 weeks ago and this is what i got

T-JASMAUS0-1023, July 19, 2007 12.28.25
T-JASMAUS5-2002 CS[3011] [32(CM)-inch]

have you noticed any of the problems?

Hello. I'm a newbie so please be kind.
I got my 4042H this week. And i've got a few problems that i'd like some advice on:

1) My cable HD unit is a Motorola DCT-6200. Connecting from the unit's DVI output to the HDMI-1 input on my 4042H yields a 'NOT SUPPORTED MODE' warning. I've tested the HDMI cable and have confirmed that it works fine. Strangely, the menu in the Motorola DCT-6200 has nothing which allows me to setup the HD functions of the unit. Unless of course, there is a sub-menu which is hidden on the user end. I can get the HD programming to work through the component connections, but the 4042h will only do the 'auto-zoom' for HD programing when connected through HDMI.

When I got my LTS3253H recently, it would give the 'NOT SUPPORTED MODE' error too -- whenever I tried to view a 480i program. I have the DVR set to 'native'. The solution for me was to simply remove 480i from the formats my DVR can send to the TV. (I left 480p available)

2) Like most people, I customize the picture settings to fit my personal preferences. But I loose this customization everytime I turn the TV off. This does not seem normal!?!? Reading the manual does not help. Can anybody tell me if this is normal, or if customizations should be saved by the unit?

Doesn't sound at all normal to me. All changes should be saved automatically in non-volatile memory.

3) The sticker on the back of the unit says it was manufactured in October, 2007. But how do I verify which firmware version I have installed ?

Any help would be appreciated! :)

Menu ->Setup ->Function Help ->Select -> Info
Your firmware version will show on the bottom of the screen. It will be the top of the two lines.

Bump

Thanks! Will backlights be replaceable if you're still not under warranty?

Keep in mind my TV is 23". So does Contrast affect anything either? Or Black Adjust or Dynamic Contrast?



Below are my current TV settings for DTV channels on my Samsung LN-T2353H. The room isn't always dark nor always light. It's a dorm room with the blinds down, but the sun is still in that direction, so normally I don't lower the backlight unless it's night:

Mode: Movie
Contrast: 80
Brightness: 51
Sharpness: 0
Color: 45
Tint: G55/R45
Backlight: 5 (when dark, I lower it to 3 or 4)
Color Tone: Warm1
Size: 16:9 (when I do "Just Scan", it forgets that the instant I change the channel, so I just say "why fight it?")
Digital NR: High

Detailed Settings:

Black Adjust: Off
Dynamic Contrast: Low
Gamma: -1
Color Space: Wide
Edge Enhancement: Off

White Balance:

R-offset: 18
G-offset: 15
B-offset: 15
R-gain: 11
G-gain: 14
B-gain: 16


Energy Saving: Off

Just wanted to know if these settings (specifically looking at Contrast, Backlight, and Dynamic Contrast) are a major killer for my TV at all.

Hi, I am the owner of a 4053H. I have a receiver than upconverts several sources and outputs the video over HDMI. I am hoping to be able to hook this up like a DVI source with separate audio cables as described in the manual.

However, when I hook this up to the HDMI-1 input, I can't get the audio through the red/white cables.

Does the fact that I'm sending an HDMI signal with no sound opposed to a DVI signal override the red/white audio input in the TV?

I need some way to get the audio in to the TV.

Any advice would be much appreciated - thanks in advance.

Bump



Just wanted to know if these settings (specifically looking at Contrast, Backlight, and Dynamic Contrast) are a major killer for my TV at all.

dont know about a killer for the tv but it is a killer for the image quality. run a thx sponsored dvd and calibrate it a little

Hi, I am the owner of a 4053H. I have a receiver than upconverts several sources and outputs the video over HDMI. I am hoping to be able to hook this up like a DVI source with separate audio cables as described in the manual.

However, when I hook this up to the HDMI-1 input, I can't get the audio through the red/white cables.

Does the fact that I'm sending an HDMI signal with no sound opposed to a DVI signal override the red/white audio input in the TV?

I need some way to get the audio in to the TV.

Any advice would be much appreciated - thanks in advance.

Can you run your audio cables directly into the receiver instead of trying to get the sound into the tv. If you have a receiver, don't you have speakers which you run your sound out of? I don't understand why you are trying to run stereo sound into the tv with a surround receiver.

Hi, I am the owner of a 4053H. I have a receiver than upconverts several sources and outputs the video over HDMI. I am hoping to be able to hook this up like a DVI source with separate audio cables as described in the manual.

However, when I hook this up to the HDMI-1 input, I can't get the audio through the red/white cables.

Does the fact that I'm sending an HDMI signal with no sound opposed to a DVI signal override the red/white audio input in the TV?

I need some way to get the audio in to the TV.

Any advice would be much appreciated - thanks in advance.

Can you run your audio cables directly into the receiver instead of trying to get the sound into the tv. If you have a receiver, don't you have speakers which you run your sound out of? I don't understand why you are trying to run stereo sound into the tv with a surround receiver.

I have the TV wall mounted and don't want to have any additional speakers - the only reason I got the receiver was to simplify my hookup to the TV, so I could just run one set of cables through the wall that would handle anything I want to hook up.

Hi all,

I am thinking of bying the LN-T3253H but have heard about sounds drop out problems from several postings.
Do you know if Samsung has fixed this problem yet? Is this a common issue that many/all of you owners have?

Also, would you go for the Samsung or the SHARP LC-32GP1U?

Thanks.

have you noticed any of the problems?

other then the fact the set still has to much motion lag for my taste and it has crippled pip fuction ( by this i mean it only work when PC is main feed no other mode works with pip). I dont see a problem dont have tearing in Component not sure about HDMI as I have not hooked anything up via HDMi cause I dont have anything hdmi in fact i not sure HDMI even works I should probably check that :D

I bought a 4053 a couple of month ago and have been experiencing the tearing issue from time to time. Called Samsung about it and they dispatched a tech (I live in Canada where Samsung for some reason does not ship the thumbdrive nor emails the firmware). Unfortunately, the tech arrived with the same firmware version that I already had (1012), so he left without being able to do anything. Instead of calling these incompetents again, I thought I might try and get a hold of the firmware directly (I believe that 1020 is the latest version for the 4053, right?). I would be most grateful if any of you was kind enough to email me that firmware. Thanks in advance for the help. Cheers from Montreal!

I had my Broke lcd replace with the 3242h direct from samsungs manufactur less then 3 weeks ago and this is what i got

T-JASMAUS0-1023, July 19, 2007 12.28.25
T-JASMAUS5-2002 CS[3011] [32(CM)-inch]

Thanks, what does the second line of info mean? The one with 2002 in it?

I'm hoping i get 1023 firmware or later. Have the tearing and audio problems been fixed with 1023? What is the latest firmware available?

I just had a quick question about diagnosing an audio problem on my lnt-2653H. When Halo is running in the main menu, it has those videos that come up after a while, just motages or something. When one of them plays, I experience audio dropout. This concerns me seeing as how i hear about these problems on the 3253h, but not the 2653h. I'm hooked up through HDMI1. Does anyone have any suggustions as to how to diagnose this problem? Thanks guys as always, and hoping for a speedy reply.

I just had a quick question about diagnosing an audio problem on my lnt-2653H. When Halo is running in the main menu, it has those videos that come up after a while, just motages or something. When one of them plays, I experience audio dropout. This concerns me seeing as how i hear about these problems on the 3253h, but not the 2653h. I'm hooked up through HDMI1. Does anyone have any suggustions as to how to diagnose this problem? Thanks guys as always, and hoping for a speedy reply.

Probably because the 32" is a more popular model. They both are the exact same pretty much, but 32"-40" seems to be the norm about now so theres probably more people out there that own the 32".

I think the problem applies to most or all of the LN-Txx53H Models. I think the only thing to do would be to either upgrade newer firmware from samsung and see what happens, or if it gets really bad and you can't fix it, try and get it replaced.

Hi all,

I am thinking of bying the LN-T3253H but have heard about sounds drop out problems from several postings.
Do you know if Samsung has fixed this problem yet? Is this a common issue that many/all of you owners have?

Also, would you go for the Samsung or the SHARP LC-32GP1U?

Thanks.

There both nice tv's, i saw them both in person about a week ago. The sharp is more expensive though, if they were both the same price then the sharp would probably be the better deal, because of 1080p, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, and 6ms response time.

1080p to me isn't needed on a 32" tv, it would be nice to have if it's a good price...but theres about a $300+ price difference, i've seen the samsung on sale for $699 a few times, and $750-$799 every few weeks. The sharp i haven't seen for sale that often, and it was $1000+ on sale from what i remember.

The samsung does have a few advantages IMO though, from what i noticed the samsung had a more vivid/brighter picture, which stood out quite a bit. The colors also looked more natural on the samsung, i like the s-pva panels, the only tv's that had a similar or equal color scale were some of the other samsungs, some of the sony's i looked at.

All of them are great tv's though, all of them have some minor weaknesses. For LCD's: Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, and Panasonic all make good sets. I recommend checking them all out personally before making your decision. Mess around with the settings in the store if they will let you, because alot of times they aren't calibrated correctly.

Hi all,

I am thinking of bying the LN-T3253H but have heard about sounds drop out problems from several postings.
Do you know if Samsung has fixed this problem yet? Is this a common issue that many/all of you owners have?

Also, would you go for the Samsung or the SHARP LC-32GP1U?

Thanks.

I had the same issue with my LN-T3253H.The firmware upgrade that Samsung has out fixes the Audio dropouts when connected via HDMI (It also fixes the VBlank Data issue (noise at the top of the screen when viewing 4:3 programming) and (supposedly) the Video 'tearing' issue. (I say supposedly for the video tearing issue because I didn't see it on mine so I can't tell if it fixed it.) Depending on the build date of your TV when you buy it, it may already have the latest firmware installed that fixes this issue. If not, read on.....

Call Samsung support and have your model # and serial number ready. They they can send a download link for the firmware needed for your particular TV model to your email account or they can send a USB drive with the firmware for your particular TV. In either case, you then follow the instructions to install the firmware via USB drive. Note: You'll lose any settings you've made to your TV -- if any. Check elsewhere in this thread to learn how to determine your firmware version number and the most current release.

BTW, it's a great TV.

Just got my LNT3253 on Saturday.... manufactured Nov 2007 with the 1020 firmware.

There both nice tv's, i saw them both in person about a week ago. The sharp is more expensive though, if they were both the same price then the sharp would probably be the better deal, because of 1080p, 10,000:1 contrast ratio, and 6ms response time.

1080p to me isn't needed on a 32" tv, it would be nice to have if it's a good price...but theres about a $300+ price difference, i've seen the samsung on sale for $699 a few times, and $750-$799 every few weeks. The sharp i haven't seen for sale that often, and it was $1000+ on sale from what i remember.

The samsung does have a few advantages IMO though, from what i noticed the samsung had a more vivid/brighter picture, which stood out quite a bit. The colors also looked more natural on the samsung, i like the s-pva panels, the only tv's that had a similar or equal color scale were some of the other samsungs, some of the sony's i looked at.

All of them are great tv's though, all of them have some minor weaknesses. For LCD's: Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, and Panasonic all make good sets. I recommend checking them all out personally before making your decision. Mess around with the settings in the store if they will let you, because alot of times they aren't calibrated correctly.
you havent seen the 53h for 699. i think you're thinking of the 42h

Just an update on my situation...

Since having the board replaced on my LNT3242H a week or so ago, and quite a few PS3 gaming sessions via HDMI...so far, still no audio dropout. I'm playing more tonight, and will keep an ear out for more. So far, I'm cautiously optimistic....

Korn-- Any update on your situation?

--Mike

other then the fact the set still has to much motion lag for my taste and it has crippled pip fuction ( by this i mean it only work when PC is main feed no other mode works with pip). I dont see a problem dont have tearing in Component not sure about HDMI as I have not hooked anything up via HDMi cause I dont have anything hdmi in fact i not sure HDMI even works I should probably check that :D


Update is HDMi works fine I dont see tearing or hear audio drop outs but then this is with just about 20 minutes of testing also this tv actual accepts DD audio unlike the one that got replaced where I had to use PCM mode on the DVD player just to get Audio

I will be hearing from the place that came out the first time either today or tomorrow. They are waiting on Samsung higher level of support to advise them on what to do for this second repair. The Samsung engineer that viewed the "saw" report. Authorized another repair instead of a new tv. No surprise there. But at least I know. If this second repair does not work. Automatic new tv from Samsung. That is what Samsung told me if this second repair does not work. So its the waiting game for now......

Just an update on my situation...

Since having the board replaced on my LNT3242H a week or so ago, and quite a few PS3 gaming sessions via HDMI...so far, still no audio dropout. I'm playing more tonight, and will keep an ear out for more. So far, I'm cautiously optimistic....

Korn-- Any update on your situation?

--Mike

you havent seen the 53h for 699. i think you're thinking of the 42h

Yes i have, it was on fry's website within that last week or two for $699. Obviously you have to pay shipping too, but i only paid $18 for shipping per set from them when i bought my 42h, so the 53 is probably around the same for shipping.

It was only a 1 or 2 day deal though i believe, i would of grabbed one but i got 2 of the 42h's for $549 each on thanksgiving

Don't be so sure. It took a lot of time on the phone for me to get an exchange approved after a 2nd visit from the service tech. Now Samsung is "offering" me a different LN-T3242H to replace mine. When I asked if it was a brand new TV, the rep told me she didn't know and to call back tomorrow when someone that would know would be there.

At this point I want to get as far away from this model as possible.

If I have to get another LN-T3242H what Firmware and Board should I ask for?

I will be hearing from the place that came out the first time either today or tomorrow. They are waiting on Samsung higher level of support to advise them on what to do for this second repair. The Samsung engineer that viewed the "saw" report. Authorized another repair instead of a new tv. No surprise there. But at least I know. If this second repair does not work. Automatic new tv from Samsung. That is what Samsung told me if this second repair does not work. So its the waiting game for now......

I am pretty sure. I have been dealing with this for a few weeks now and been through a lot of phone time. And dealing with "executive customer service". They have promised me several times over the phone if this does not work out. What also helps is im not talking to different people every time. I have a direct line number to the person im dealing with. They will issue a new tv and not some refurb. I want the same make and model personally. I'm not trying to "stick it to them" and make them upgrade me to a new higher model. Since it seems like the newer builds are fine.

Don't be so sure. It took a lot of time on the phone for me to get an exchange approved after a 2nd visit from the service tech. Now Samsung is "offering" me a different LN-T3242H to replace mine. When I asked if it was a brand new TV, the rep told me she didn't know and to call back tomorrow when someone that would know would be there.

At this point I want to get as far away from this model as possible.

If I have to get another LN-T3242H what Firmware and Board should I ask for?

When I got my LTS3253H recently, it would give the 'NOT SUPPORTED MODE' error too -- whenever I tried to view a 480i program. I have the DVR set to 'native'. The solution for me was to simply remove 480i from the formats my DVR can send to the TV. (I left 480p available)



Doesn't sound at all normal to me. All changes should be saved automatically in non-volatile memory.



Menu ->Setup ->Function Help ->Select -> Info
Your firmware version will show on the bottom of the screen. It will be the top of the two lines.


lflorack,
Thank-you very much for the advice!
You were right. My Motorolla 6200 was set to 480i. Changing the setting to 1080i fixed the problem. So now my 4042H works as it should, and the HD is absolutely beautiful!
Also, for some strange reason, now that I have my HD working on HDMI-1, my problem with the settings has vanished. Don't ask me to explain this one. ;-)
And thanks for showing me how to verify the firmware version. But seeing that everything seems to be working fine, I don't dare tamper with it. I go by the old adage that if it isn't broken, don't try to fix it. :D

I always hook up my cable in two different ways: the first through the HD box from my cable provider, the second directly in the cable input on the TV itself. (the second way is because my wife prefers the faster channel surfing associated with analog cable)
Since hooking up the cable to my 4042H and doing the initial autoscan for channels, i've discovered something very peculiar: I seem to be able to pick up Video-On-Demand content, and this without paying any kind of fee.
In talking to the knowledgable saleman who sold me the unit, he told me that all the newer SAMSUNG and PANASONIC TVs seem to have this 'hidden' feature. And he confirmed that what I was picking up was infact the Video-On-Demand viewing choices of all my neighbors who are on the same node for my cable service.
The upside is that you get to watch a lot of free content, but the downside is that you can't really choose any of it.
I live in eastern Canada and my cable provider is COGECO.

Anybody else notice this ?????

lflorack,
Thank-you very much for the advice!
You were right. My Motorolla 6200 was set to 480i. Changing the setting to 1080i fixed the problem. So now my 4042H works as it should, and the HD is absolutely beautiful!
Also, for some strange reason, now that I have my HD working on HDMI-1, my problem with the settings has vanished. Don't ask me to explain this one. ;-)
And thanks for showing me how to verify the firmware version. But seeing that everything seems to be working fine, I don't dare tamper with it. I go by the old adage that if it isn't broken, don't try to fix it. :D

You're welcome.

If you're up to it, you might want to change your Motorola 6200 to output in 'native' mode. See if that works. The advantage of that setting is that the TV will receive the signal as it was sent. Up to you.

I'll make the assumption that you changed from one type of input connection to HDMI when you got it working OK. So, if that's true, the reason you lost your settings is because the TV holds the settings for each connection to the TV (HDMI, Component, etc) separately. If you were to hook up the old connection and change the input back to that, you'd see your old settings right where you left them. Now that you're input comes from HDMI, you'll just need to set the TV back up (now using the HDMI input) and all will be well.

You're welcome.

If you're up to it, you might want to change your Motorola 6200 to output in 'native' mode. See if that works. The advantage of that setting is that the TV will receive the signal as it was sent. Up to you.

I'll make the assumption that you changed from one type of input connection to HDMI when you got it working OK. So, if that's true, the reason you lost your settings is because the TV holds the settings for each connection to the TV (HDMI, Component, etc) separately. If you were to hook up the old connection and change the input back to that, you'd see your old settings right where you left them. Now that you're input comes from HDMI, you'll just need to set the TV back up (now using the HDMI input) and all will be well.


What caused my problem is that I activated my Motorola 6200 BEFORE getting my 4042H. I learned that the 6200 will do its initial configuration based on the way you have it connected, which was by the S-Video plug at the time I activated it. So because of this, the unit was set to 480i. But the root of the problem is that my cable provider included an 'amended' version of the 6200's owners manual, omitting how to access the HD setup. God bless forums such as this one which told me hold to change the settings.

When the HDMI-1 connection didn't work I hooked it up using the component cables. But believe me, there is a BIG difference in quality between HDMI and component, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise.
Now that my 4042H is hooked up via the DVI-HDMI connection, the HD quality is pure eye candy. But I will take your advice and try to set up my 6200 in native mode.
Thanks again. ;-)

Ok I think its time for the kids who are still living in the 80s and using their TV speakers to just buy an ext. set ...even if its only 2.1 speakers. Honestly, TV speakers are average at best...I will never use tv speakers again. 5.1 ftw!

I know there are many people out there using the 4053H for gaming and yes, I am aware of the tearing issues. My questions is, for anyone that has a display with the latest firmware do you still experience any tearing or other problems while using a PS3 or Xbox360? I am looking at picking up a 4053H in the next few days and I just want to get a little recent feedback if possible.

fwiw. I have looked through many pages in this thread but sifting through all 83 would take along time.

Thnx!

I always hook up my cable in two different ways: the first through the HD box from my cable provider, the second directly in the cable input on the TV itself. (the second way is because my wife prefers the faster channel surfing associated with analog cable)
Since hooking up the cable to my 4042H and doing the initial autoscan for channels, i've discovered something very peculiar: I seem to be able to pick up Video-On-Demand content, and this without paying any kind of fee.
In talking to the knowledgable saleman who sold me the unit, he told me that all the newer SAMSUNG and PANASONIC TVs seem to have this 'hidden' feature. And he confirmed that what I was picking up was infact the Video-On-Demand viewing choices of all my neighbors who are on the same node for my cable service.
The upside is that you get to watch a lot of free content, but the downside is that you can't really choose any of it.
I live in eastern Canada and my cable provider is COGECO.

Anybody else notice this ?????

Welcome to the world of QAM. They all can do it to some extent or another. (newer sets anyway). When I set up a Vizio 42 last year my friend and I watched a porno run in fast rewind on a channel. Who knew? :eek:

2) Like most people, I customize the picture settings to fit my personal preferences. But I loose this customization everytime I turn the TV off. This does not seem normal!?!? Reading the manual does not help. Can anybody tell me if this is normal, or if customizations should be saved by the unit?

The TV's tuner seems to distinguish between HD and analog channels, and keeps separate settings for each. At first, I thought it was losing my settings, but then I realized that it was saving 2 separate settings while using its' internal tuner. I don't think this feature is listed in the manual, but it comes in handy because I like different settings for digital channels vs. analog ones.

I know there are many people out there using the 4053H for gaming and yes, I am aware of the tearing issues. My questions is, for anyone that has a display with the latest firmware do you still experience any tearing or other problems while using a PS3 or Xbox360? I am looking at picking up a 4053H in the next few days and I just want to get a little recent feedback if possible.

fwiw. I have looked through many pages in this thread but sifting through all 83 would take along time.

Thnx!

That's the problem...for some people, the latest firmware DOES solve the tearing and audio-dropout issues, but for some with the same set it DOES NOT. On those where it isnt fixed, the tearing could happen over any input it seems. The tearing is onscreen for only a second or so, compared to before, but its definitely still there.

Samsung seems to just be guessing on the resolution because all they seem to want to do is change boards if the latest firmware doesnt work. Heaven forbid they actually admit their firmware was not 100% tested. At this point, with so many still having problems, its obvious that it wasnt.

The magic bullet appears to be getting a newly manufactured (within the last month) from Samsung, as people who have those seem to not be having the tearing and audio dropout anymore. It seems those sets have the newest board, and firmware (above 1020)....apparently new sets are coming with firmware 1022...?? But when you call Samsung up and tell them you want firmware 1022, they tell you it doesnt exist and that 1020 is the latest...

Not sure what to tell you...I have the LNT3242H (the model before the LNTxx53), and I have the same issues. I have the latest firmware, but still get intermittent tearing over component with my Wii. HDMI, no tearing. I was getting audio dropout, but I just recently had my board replaced, and so far (its been a little over a week) no more audio dropout.

I have to say, if I had to do it all again, as much as I love the picture on this set, all this aggravation isn't worth it. Samsung should most definitely recall all early 2007 LNTxx42H and LNTxx53 sets to fix them the right way, but that of course will never happen. I probably would not but a Samsung if I had to do it again. I definitely won't for future sets.

I have an LN-T3242H, and on my screen you can often see two sort of "cloudy" areas going vertical on the screen. These appear about a third of the way in each side, basically splitting the screen into 3 areas. These cloudy areas basically look darker than the rest of the screen.

It looks like some sort of backlight issue? But I can only see the 'lines' in some scenes, particularly scenes with a lot of bright sky or playing games with gradients, etc.. and adjusting the backlight brightness doesn't affect the cloudy lines

Is this normal? :(

To all:

As one of the original posters of a review of this panel LN-T4053H on the 1st page of this thread [an early Mfg panel] I thought I would share the following, as I have come across some issues after this panel has been working perfectly for about 7 months:

1. Panel would not stay powered up:

After turning the panel on, it would shut itself off after about 10-30 sec; and this would happen repeatedly for about 2-10x before the panel would stay powered up. Once the panel was turned back off, the subsequent issue repeated.

2. Tearing of the lower 1/2 of the pic:

This need not to be explained here :cool:

I called Samsung and I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I got thought, had the issue diagnosed and had a local Samsung tech at the house w/in 4 days. The tech new exactly what the issue was w/out performing any additional diagnosis as he says this has been a known issue – the system/video board was bad. Once the tech replaced the board [and after loosing all my friggen settings] the issues are now resolved and all is well again. After recalibrating the panel to my original settings, I can say that the pic is exactly the same as it was before [w/out the issues] – no loss or gain in quality but the quality of the pic was never an issue to begin with.

Just so you know, the firmware that is on the new system board is v1022

berkchops516,

I sent you a pm a few days ago about the 1022 firmware. Are you still around?

Hey Guys.. Just got this beautiful set today and was wondering if anyone has any good settings for a lit room. Looked through the entire thread and only found settings for a dark rooms. I'm looking for settings for hdtv, sdtv, and ps3. Thanks.. Also, I was also wondering if anyone else noticed some lag in controller responsiveness when playing the wii on this set. I seem to get like a half-second of lag when playing games like smash brothers melee on the wii. Thanks

*btw, i've experienced no tearing/audio dropout so far :)

Hi All,
1st post. Thanks for the wealth of info! Quick question: I purchased this tv (LNT3242) on BF ($599+tx), but have been out-of-town, so it is still in the box. Now that this thread has put the fear of God into me, I wanted to know if one can glean any pertinent information from the S/N on the box? Not the end of the world to exchange it, but would prefer not to unbox it if I can figure out it is defective by the S/N. My S/N is AH6S3CHPA00135. I will pose this same question to Sammy tomorrow. Thanks in advance for any replies. :)

Hi All,
1st post. Thanks for the wealth of info! Quick question: I purchased this tv (LNT3242) on BF ($599+tx), but have been out-of-town, so it is still in the box. Now that this thread has put the fear of God into me, I wanted to know if one can glean any pertinent information from the S/N on the box? Not the end of the world to exchange it, but would prefer not to unbox it if I can figure out it is defective by the S/N. My S/N is AH6S3CHPA00135. I will pose this same question to Sammy tomorrow. Thanks in advance for any replies. :)

It's not like it's a problem that needs replacing of the set. It's a fairly simple firmware fix, not a huge deal. I don't think there are any defective serial numbers, your firmware version is the way to tell. There is plenty of info in this thread pertaining to the firmware versions.

But, if your set was bought recently it can't be that old. So it's probably about the newest your going to get, unless the set was sitting at a warehouse or sitting on a shelf for awhile.