Always talk to level 2 as much as possible. Regular customer service usually doesn't have a clue about things.

I just called Samsung support because I've been having the tearing on my 4053H. I called the regular 1-800-SAMSUNG number and the support person on the phone wanted me to set up an appointment with the local repair facility instead of just mailing me the firmware upgrade. He told me that the firmware upgrade only fixes tearing on HDMI connections, and I'm using component.

Does that make sense, or should I try Level 2 support tomorrow night?

can anyone send me a 1023 firmware for my 4042h
email: rs@live.ca
tried to call samsung's customer service,but they are close now.

thanks so much

Does anyone have the firmware for the LN-T1953H or 54H? RBANKE did you have any luck yet?

Only luck I have had is being ignored ;)

can anyone send me a 1023 firmware for my 4042h
email: rs@live.ca
tried to call samsung's customer service,but they are close now.

thanks so much

I should be getting it in the mail any day now. When I do I will post that I got it. If you still need it then let me know via the board or PM.

First off, thanks to everyone for contributing to this thread. It's a great source of info.

Picked up a 4642H from Bestbuy in Toronto, Canada recently. Here's my firmware which seems to be the latest:

T-SC40AUSC-1026, Date 2007-07-26
MICOM: T-BB26AU5-1005, ACL: ACL 28.20.5.1
KERNEL: RFS: T-SC40AUSC-20070405

I have a question about the version 1020 upgrade. I have the LNT 4053 which is supposed to use the 1020 upgrade. I have called Samsung numerous times for the thumbdrive, twice they just didn't send it, twice they have sent version 1012, haven't gotten 1020 yet. I have called once again, and they are supposed to be sending it.

Has 1020 maybe be replaced by something else? And they don't have the newest one yet? I can't figure out why they would send 1012 twice.

Any ideas as to the problem, anyone else run into this? Thanks for info.



It turns out that the instructions which came with the update are from an older update, the thumbdrive itself contains the correct update 1020 for the "53" series.

I called Samsung today and the cust. serv. guy had me connect the thumbdrive to my computer and when we got to the file, it shows 1020. So just to let anyone else who may have the question know, the instructions may have an older version referenced, but you can easily check the update version, before you try to install it, if you want to, by going into the thumbdrive file on your computer.

Hey guy, im knew and i got myself a Ln-T2653. I was lucky enough to get one with out any buzzing or noise in the background. But my question is that i am trying to find out what is the lastest firmware for this model. I would also like to know if im diding somthing wrong on how to check for the firmware since i did the whole: menu->Setup menu->Functionhelp->INfo button. I did it exactly as i read it in the forums but my firmware won't show up on the screen? any tips :confused:

Hey guy, im knew and i got myself a Ln-T2653. I was lucky enough to get one with out any buzzing or noise in the background. But my question is that i am trying to find out what is the lastest firmware for this model. I would also like to know if im diding somthing wrong on how to check for the firmware since i did the whole: menu->Setup menu->Functionhelp->INfo button. I did it exactly as i read it in the forums but my firmware won't show up on the screen? any tips :confused:

Read the directions on how to do it carefully. I got it wrong at first as well.

Make sure before you click info that the function help is highlighted on not off.

I just got my 1023 firmware via ups from Samsung.

When I checked my version on my computer in one place it said 1023 and another place it said 1026.

I installed it and now my LN-T4042H TV says 1023. :)

Got the Silver Sensor and the CM7777 preamp.
I get 99% of the UHF channels.

On my Samsung LN-T4042H, I have an option under Menu - Channel, LNA (on - off) - Amplifies the signal strength for the current channel.

Should I have this on? off? Any advices?

Thanks.

I have a 3253H with the newest fw being 1020. My 360 is hooked up using component. I still get the screen tearing at the bottom. Mainly happens when playing GHIII. I also still have the hdmi audio drop out. But, now it only happens for a second or 2 once in awile. Still annoying. I guess a fw cant fix these problems completely. I bought this tv brand new not long ago. And im not to happy someone opening up a brand new tv. I dont know what im going to do.

Are you component, or HDMI?

I have a 3253H with the newest fw being 1020. My 360 is hooked up using component. I still get the screen tearing at the bottom. Mainly happens when playing GHIII. I also still have the hdmi audio drop out. But, now it only happens for a second or 2 once in awile. Still annoying. I guess a fw cant fix these problems completely. I bought this tv brand new not long ago. And im not to happy someone opening up a brand new tv. I dont know what im going to do.

How long ago did you buy it? What is the date of your firmware? The sets are warranted for a year so if you have to keep the set have Samsung send somebody out to look at it for you

I have a 3253H with the newest fw being 1020. My 360 is hooked up using component. I still get the screen tearing at the bottom. Mainly happens when playing GHIII. I also still have the hdmi audio drop out. But, now it only happens for a second or 2 once in awile. Still annoying. I guess a fw cant fix these problems completely. I bought this tv brand new not long ago. And im not to happy someone opening up a brand new tv. I dont know what im going to do.


I'm in the same dilemma. A call into samsung canada and their support is totally useless! 1023 firmware still does not fix this problem people, and what really ticks me off is that they don't want to address this audio drop out issue with another fw upgrade. This is a MAJOR problem and I seriously wonder if their techs are even working on a fix when you consider these TVs have already been out for several months! They'd better not abandon fw updates for the lntxx42h line or else I'd really be pissed!

If this board is a small indication of the number of people affected, could you imagine all the LNT owners out there suffering with tearing/audio drops? It truly makes me wish I never bought this television in the first place. I highly recommend people interested in purchasing samsung lcd's to read this thread carefully before making their tv buying decision.

I'm in the same dilemma. A call into samsung canada and their support is totally useless! 1023 firmware still does not fix this problem people, and what really ticks me off is that they don't want to address this audio drop out issue with another fw upgrade. This is a MAJOR problem and I seriously wonder if their techs are even working on a fix when you consider these TVs have already been out for several months! They'd better not abandon fw updates for the lntxx42h line or else I'd really be pissed!

If this board is a small indication of the number of people affected, could you imagine all the LNT owners out there suffering with tearing/audio drops? It truly makes me wish I never bought this television in the first place. I highly recommend people interested in purchasing samsung lcd's to read this thread carefully before making their tv buying decision.
Most of the XX53 owners in this thread have had no problems after updating their firmware. Perhaps your problem is from another source.

I got mine in late August. It has a manufacture date of July 2007 and at the time. Firmware version 1012 was on there. Since 1020 has not completely fixed the issues. I'm assuming I need a whole new main board and just hope they fixed the issues that was in the old board. I really just have a feeling with an all new board and fw 1020 loaded. It will still do the samething. Im going to contact level 2 support and see if they can shed any light if there actually is a all new board and how they would make sure. I would get it if someone comes out. Its all a shame really. I love this tv. And those are my only 2 complaints. The only other thing that bothers me is Samsung. Do they even fully test these fw fixes?!?!? It just seems they half assed the fix to try and shut people up. Especially with the audio drop out. You know. Lets fix it for it will only happen a split second or so now for we dont have to spend the money making a newer and better board or whatever the true issue might be.

How long ago did you buy it? What is the date of your firmware? The sets are warranted for a year so if you have to keep the set have Samsung send somebody out to look at it for you

Most of the XX53 owners in this thread have had no problems after updating their firmware. Perhaps your problem is from another source.

Mike I was referring to the lntxx42 line.

It is definitely not from another source, it is a samsung related issue as there are many members in this thread alone who have experienced the audio drop problem. Even samsung themselves admitted to the problem, but they have yet to address it in a form of a firmware update afterall this time.

The main issues that exist with these sets is random audio dropouts over hdmi and slight tearing issues over component.

I have a 4042h. I never had any audio drop out. I had the tearing 2 times in 7 weeks. I have not had it since a recent firmware upgrade.

I did have compression artifacts which I thought was a problem with the tv but have come to learn was not the TV but actually the digital signal being compressed .

I have the LN-T3242H and I have a couple of questions and comments...

I love some of the movie settings posted in this thread for my Directv HD-DVR, HDMI set. I think it gives it a great look. But I am having some serious problems getting the proper setting for my XBOX 360 (XBOX HDMI). I just can't use the movie settings while playing my 360. It is simply to dark for me. Does anyone have any settings to make my 360 have a brighter, crisper look?

Thanks.

Ok, so I have been following this thread for a while. I've got the tearing and the HDMI sound drop out issues and it's nice to know that Samsung finally addressed these via firmware fixes. I've called customer service and they set me up with a service shop that should be coming out to update my firmware.

My question is... Is there an easier way to update the firmware? I consider myself to be fairly tech savvy and I'm pretty sure I could handle updating the set on my own. Is it possible to download this firmware update onto my own thumb drive and do this myself? It seems silly to send out an expensive repair guy if I can do this on my own in 5 minutes.

*Update* My local repair center just called me and let me know that Samsung suggested replacing the main board. Supposedly, the new board will have the latest firmware and should increase my picture quality. I'll post an update in a week or so after they've replaced the board.

May I ask what issues you had that they thought replacing the whole board was neccessary? How old is your set? What model set?

I can't really speak on Samsung's behalf or pretend that I understand their thought process. But I'd like to think that they've revised the main board hardware and it should in some way benefit my viewing experience.

I've got the LN-T4053H and I received it in May of this year as a replacement for an LN-S4092D. The 4092 had pretty terrible lighting across the panel (I'm not really sure of the technical term for this) where either side of the panel was a lot lighter in color than the center. It would seem that Samsung likes to replace main boards because that was the first thing they did when I called to complain about the 4092, which didn't fix the problem.

loneship1, I have the T4053H and an Oppo 980H Upconverting DVD player. All in all I am very happy with it. You can definetly see the difference with most scenes when you change the resolution of your DVD player. The Oppo allows you to play in 480i/p, 720P, 1080i, and 1080p. My samsung is only 720P/1080i so I dont know how the 1080p looks, but the rest are great. Now remember this isnt a HD player so its not a true HD image but its definetly a step up from your 480P DVD player. (I personally would wait to spend the big bucks on a HD/Blueray player till their little war is over) You could also go with the 970H which is a step down from the 980H. The 970H can't display 1080p but it can do 720p/1080i. However for 20 bucks more, the 980H is the way to go, at least for me. It is better made and the USB slot is actually usable. You can plug in a flashdrive with a movie on it (as long as the movie is under 4GB i beleive) and play is flawlessly. You can also attach an external hard drive (i have a 500GB hard drive with all of my movies on it, again as long as they are under 4GB) and play them as well. The sound is also 7.1. I highly recommend getting either the 970H or the 980H. And if you dont trust me, check out cnet.com. All of the Oppos seem to be at the top of their list.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-6473_7-0.html?tag=ont.hv.dvd&filter=500922_5055827_&sort=edRating7+desc

thanks for the reply.

quick question, with the toshiba a2 now below $200 would the toshiba unit with its upconversion and hd playing capabilities be the better route?

SAMSUNG LNT4053
40" 720P LCD HDTV

my problem started this morning. The sound starting to cut in and out. I am using a HDMI cable from my time warner HD DVR box to the tv. People have been telling me that I need a firmware upgrade. The tv is a little over a year old. Is this something that i will have to get with Samsung about or can i get the upgrade from some best buy or some place like that. any help is appreciated.

I think Samsung would be your best bet. If not maybe another poster who has the firmware you seek. I dont know if Best Buy would have Samsungs firmware updates

I think Samsung would be your best bet. If not maybe another poster who has the firmware you seek. I dont know if Best Buy would have Samsungs firmware updates

do you know if this is something that is going to cost me money. I'm sure the warranty has expired for my TV.

I have a 4042h. I never had any audio drop out. I had the tearing 2 times in 7 weeks. I have not had it since a recent firmware upgrade.

I did have compression artifacts which I thought was a problem with the tv but have come to learn was not the TV but actually the digital signal being compressed .

Isn't it a great TV?:D

Anyway, mine was built in Aug 07. Should I install the latest firmware or it already has it?

Isn't it a great TV?:D

Anyway, mine was built in Aug 07. Should I install the latest firmware or it already has it?

Check your tv to see what version firmware you have first. If you arent having any problems I probably would hold off.

do you know if this is something that is going to cost me money. I'm sure the warranty has expired for my TV.

Samsung should give you the firmware for free in my opinion. If they try to charge you for it then I bet somebody on the board can email it to you for free. Samsung mailed me it on a small thumbdrive for free.

The first step is to tell us all what model tv set you have and click on your menu/setup/function/info to see what version of your firmware you have. If you have my tv set I would be happy to email you a copy of the firmware I was mailed last week. I have a 4042h

Thanks, i'll make sure to post when i have the information.

Well, this customer service go 'round has been a lot less painful than the last. 5 days after calling Samsung, my firmware has been updated and my main board has been replaced. I haven't tested the HDMI sound drop out yet because I don't use the speakers on the TV for sound, but I will in the coming days.

The tearing issue seemed to occur on any signal that wasn't 1080i. So, I popped in a DVD running at 480p and watched for about 10 minutes and so far so good. It used to start occuring pretty quickly after loading up a DVD so I'm hoping that this new firmware update has solved the problem.

*Edit* Well, after a few hours of viewing, it turns out that this firmware and mainboard has not fixed the tearing problem. Looks like I'll be calling Samsung again and starting the replacement process again. /sigh

Are you sure he installed the latest firmware after replacing the board? Check it if you haven't already. Ya never know.

My TV is the 4042h
I have the latest (1023) firmware

It is 2 separate folders. Both folders must be copied on a thumb drive. The folders are big so I had to zip them and email them individually.

When you get the emails save both folders. Then un zip both folders. Once both folders are unzipped save both folders to a thumb (flash) drive.


***Do not turn off the TV or remove the thumb drive while the TV is in the process of upgrading itself. If the power in your house goes off during the upgrade the TV may not turn back on. In that case call 1-800-samsung***


1) Turn on the TV

2) Connect the thumb drive to your tvs usb "service" port. Make sure the thumb drive goes all the way in.

3) Press Menu and select setup then press enter. Scroll down and select "SW upgrade" and hit enter.

4) Select USB and hit enter

5) If firmware upgrade is higher select yes

6) Upgrade will not be performed if it is the same or a lower version.

7) You will see scanning for USB. This may take 30 seconds or a couple of minutes.

8) After completing upgrade the TV will turn itself off and then turn itself back on.

9) After the TV turns itself back on remove your thumb drive.

My TV is the 4042h
I have the latest (1023) firmware

It is 2 separate folders. Both folders must be copied on a thumb drive. The folders are big so I had to zip them and email them individually.

When you get the emails save both folders. Then un zip both folders. Once both folders are unzipped save both folders to a thumb (flash) drive.


***Do not turn off the TV or remove the thumb drive while the TV is in the process of upgrading itself. If the power in your house goes off during the upgrade the TV may not turn back on. In that case call 1-800-samsung***


1) Turn on the TV

2) Connect the thumb drive to your tvs usb "service" port. Make sure the thumb drive goes all the way in.

3) Press Menu and select setup then press enter. Scroll down and select "SW upgrade" and hit enter.

4) Select USB and hit enter

5) If firmware upgrade is higher select yes

6) Upgrade will not be performed if it is the same or a lower version.

7) You will see scanning for USB. This may take 30 seconds or a couple of minutes.

8) After completing upgrade the TV will turn itself off and then turn itself back on.

9) After the TV turns itself back on remove your thumb drive.

Thank you very much for your help!

Thank you very much for your help!

My pleasure. :)

Ok, so me and my wife are about to head out this weekend and pick the Samsung LN-T4042H up. We both saw it at best buy and fell in love with it, but after reading this thread and some customer reviews on Circuit City, Im a tad shaky about getting it now. BB has it for 1250, and 1300 is about what we're looking to spend. We love the sleekness of the TV, the picture looked great at the store, and its our first LCD and we didn't want to go too big. Alot of reviews have said this is a perfect "starter" LCD. Would you all recommend this TV, even after you've had to fight with FW issues, and audio dropouts (is that corrected by the FW upgrade, too)? Thank you all so much for your advice and take care!:)

Are you sure he installed the latest firmware after replacing the board? Check it if you haven't already. Ya never know.

1020 is the latest for the xx53 models, right?

Ok, so me and my wife are about to head out this weekend and pick the Samsung LN-T4042H up. We both saw it at best buy and fell in love with it, but after reading this thread and some customer reviews on Circuit City, Im a tad shaky about getting it now. BB has it for 1250, and 1300 is about what we're looking to spend. We love the sleekness of the TV, the picture looked great at the store, and its our first LCD and we didn't want to go too big. Alot of reviews have said this is a perfect "starter" LCD. Would you all recommend this TV, even after you've had to fight with FW issues, and audio dropouts (is that corrected by the FW upgrade, too)? Thank you all so much for your advice and take care!:)

I've had this TV for about 3 months and have had no problems at all with it. No tearing, no audio drop outs, nothing. Just remember, for everyone on here saying there is a problem there are about 5 to 10 times that amount of people who have this TV and have had no problems

I am picking up a 4061F for my parents today.

What things should I look for to make sure everything is the latest revision?

Serial Number? Board version? Firmware version? Other things?

Where do I look for these?

Thanks in advance!!!

1020 is the latest for the xx53 models, right?


Yes, that's the latest version.

I am picking up a 4061F for my parents today.

What things should I look for to make sure everything is the latest revision?

Serial Number? Board version? Firmware version? Other things?

Where do I look for these?

Thanks in advance!!!

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=847465

I've got a LN-T3242H and have had tearing problems from day one. I've had both boards replaced in the TV and a FW upgrade to 1023. Still I get tearing after about an hour of viewing. It's on Component and Standard AVs. Samsung still calls and ask if the problem has been fixed. After telling them "No the problem has not been fixed." They say "Just give us a call and let us know if it gets fixed." What kind of service is that?

How does the replacement process work? I don't want another LN-T3242H that's be referbished or even another new one. Can anyone help? Thanks.

I've got a LN-T3242H and have had tearing problems from day one. I've had both boards replaced in the TV and a FW upgrade to 1023. Still I get tearing after about an hour of viewing. It's on Component and Standard AVs. Samsung still calls and ask if the problem has been fixed. After telling them "No the problem has not been fixed." They say "Just give us a call and let us know if it gets fixed." What kind of service is that?

How does the replacement process work? I don't want another LN-T3242H that's be referbished or even another new one. Can anyone help? Thanks.

Well, I have the same tv as you, firmware 1023, and I still get tearing over component with my Wii. It only lasts for a split second, then goes away. Prior to 1023, the tearing would last for several seconds.

I've seen a different poster on this thread who bought our tv recently, and his had a manufactured date of September of 2007, and his firmware was 1027. Try calling Samsung and ask them about this 1027 firmware, and mention your situation and see if this 1027 can help. I'm curious as well....

Has anyone had the problem horizontal lines going up on the screen when using it in computer mode???? One other person besides me has said they had the problem any updates????????????

I got my LN-T3253HX today so I have not really had time to mess with it much but what really stands out is that the light on the bottom is not blue. Its like a soft white. Did they change it or is this a cause for concern?

Well, I have the same tv as you, firmware 1023, and I still get tearing over component with my Wii. It only lasts for a split second, then goes away. Prior to 1023, the tearing would last for several seconds.

I've seen a different poster on this thread who bought our tv recently, and his had a manufactured date of September of 2007, and his firmware was 1027. Try calling Samsung and ask them about this 1027 firmware, and mention your situation and see if this 1027 can help. I'm curious as well....
I called Samsung tonight. They told me 1023 was the latest firmware. They said it's up to the tech assigned to the ticket to repair the TV. The closest tech they could find was 45 miles away. He has no plans of coming back to look at the TV. I'm not too happy. I'm calling Samsung everyday until they get it fixed or replaced.

I called Samsung tonight. They told me 1023 was the latest firmware. They said it's up to the tech assigned to the ticket to repair the TV. The closest tech they could find was 45 miles away. He has no plans of coming back to look at the TV. I'm not too happy. I'm calling Samsung everyday until they get it fixed or replaced.

Sounds strange. I'm sorry you are having problems. If Samsung is no help pressure your retailer via emails and certified letters to their main office since they are who you actually paid.

JBoogaloom go ahead and grab that 4042H. It's a pretty nice TV. I did notice the tearing a couple of times and called Samsung for the Firmware upgrade. After applying the upgrade No more problems.

I bought this thing at Circuit City for $999 on Sept 1, 07. Couldn't pass up that deal!!!

I called Samsung tonight. They told me 1023 was the latest firmware. They said it's up to the tech assigned to the ticket to repair the TV. The closest tech they could find was 45 miles away. He has no plans of coming back to look at the TV. I'm not too happy. I'm calling Samsung everyday until they get it fixed or replaced.

I'm the guy with the firmware 1027 on a 3242h. Maybe 1027 can only be used with Canadian tv's ?

http://members.shaw.ca/classicgamingfan/pics/firmware.jpg

I was mentioning a PIP problem earlier (#1969) where the picture quality on my 3253 degrades when I turn on PIP, colors lose saturation/some clarity, text becomes a little fuzzy etc.

A tech came over and Sammy's only suggestion is to replace the main board...

Before I do that though, I was wondering if any of you who have your PC connected via HDMI / VGA can test this (even if you have no source connected to PIP, source doesn't matter)

I uploaded a video of what the problem looks like, since pictures of the tv wouldn't come out nice and I'm probably not describing the problem as well as I could..In the last couple seconds is when I turn PIP on.

Since I don't have 3 posts I can't post the link fully, but its youtube, if you copy below after the .com/ it'll work.

watch?v=lhCGlnFK5U4

Appreciate the help!

Thanks

i got the 23 inch model as a replacement for my old sony crt which no matter what i did had improper geometry issues. I love it except for a minor gripe. Its got this weird effect when your not watching it dead on, but im getting a wall mount with a tilt feature, sould fix that up real quick, inless there is a firmware update avalabe for it that would fix it, but i dont see how that would be possable because of the nature of the small screen itself.

Also, what are the optimum settings. The one thing i hate with lcs is i can never, ever find a balance between black and white. But other then that and the size of the tv,im happy with it.

My Firmware is 1017. I haven't experienced any issues with sound dropout on HDMI or anything....but I still called Samsung and they sent me the latest firmware. I'd be glad to send it to anyone who wants it.

I don't know if I'm going to install it though, considering the Samsung rep told me that I shouldn't unless I'm having a problem with audio. Do you guys think I should do it?

i got the 23 inch model as a replacement for my old sony crt which no matter what i did had improper geometry issues. I love it except for a minor gripe. Its got this weird effect when your not watching it dead on, but im getting a wall mount with a tilt feature, sould fix that up real quick, inless there is a firmware update avalabe for it that would fix it, but i dont see how that would be possable because of the nature of the small screen itself.

Also, what are the optimum settings. The one thing i hate with lcs is i can never, ever find a balance between black and white. But other then that and the size of the tv,im happy with it.

According to a previous post (many pages back) the 23" and smaller models are not as good with off-center viewing. The 26" and larger ones probably use a better lcd panel. You might want to exchange it for the 26" if you can.

There are also some good settings and suggestions from other posters in this thread. They are pretty far back. You might want to try doing a search for "settings" on this thread. I've been reading this thread for a long time, and I will probably be getting my 3253 today, finally. So, I'll be doing a search for "settings" soon too.

My Firmware is 1017. I haven't experienced any issues with sound dropout on HDMI or anything....but I still called Samsung and they sent me the latest firmware. I'd be glad to send it to anyone who wants it.

I don't know if I'm going to install it though, considering the Samsung rep told me that I shouldn't unless I'm having a problem with audio. Do you guys think I should do it?

Samsung CS told me the same thing, if your tv is not having a problem, don't install the fix. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

I am just holding on to it in case I need it in the future. My 2 cents.

According to a previous post (many pages back) the 23" and smaller models are not as good with off-center viewing. The 26" and larger ones probably use a better lcd panel. You might want to exchange it for the 26" if you can.

There are also some good settings and suggestions from other posters in this thread. They are pretty far back. You might want to try doing a search for "settings" on this thread. I've been reading this thread for a long time, and I will probably be getting my 3253 today, finally. So, I'll be doing a search for "settings" soon too.


i cant replace it. Im stuck with it for the time being. Im mounting it on the wall on monday so hopefully that will fix it up.

Question on sharpness setting. I notice with hd content (also with my xbox 360) and the sharpness set to 20 in movie mode. It looks great. Now when playing the Wii using the same settings but at 480p using component cables. At the sharpness setting of 20. Things appear to be "blurry". If I bump up the sharpness to 50. It looks great. Is it the lower source content that causes it to be blurry if the sharpness is set to 20? I'm thinking anything with 480p content. Bumping the sharpness up to 50 might be optimal. I could be wrong though. I have an LN-T3253H btw.

Hi there,

I picked up a new 3242h with firmware 1026.

I'm having trouble with the PIP.

Every time i press PIP, it says "not available". Does anyone have any problems? with PIP?

Am i doing something wrong here?

I have a cable hooked up, a wii, dvd player and a HD box.

Any input shows not avaliable when i press pip on the remote.

I go into the menu, and select PIP, but its greyed out so i cant select it.

here's a pic
http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/2687/dscn0796mh9.th.jpg (http://img128.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn0796mh9.jpg)

i just bought a lnt3253h and i am worried about opening it. maybe i should return it because i dont want to deal with tearing

If it's a new unit, odds are the firmware is up-to-date, so you shouldn't have the problem.

If you decide to crack it open. Please post your manufacture date and firmware version.

i just bought a lnt3253h and i am worried about opening it. maybe i should return it because i dont want to deal with tearing

Just look at the serial number on the box. The digit/letter after the P tells you the month:

1-9 = Jan - Sept
A - C = Oct - Dec

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?What are my options?:(

Your mastercard may have an accidental damage coverage option. Call their Customer Service as some do and ask them. Good luck. And sorry about the loss of a good tv.

I was watching a TV show today via my over air antenna and the picture looked 100% perfect. MY Direct Tv like many cable/dish providers compress my signal than uncompress it so the picture quality suffers. Just viewing the HD picture from an over the air antenna took all my picture concerns away.

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?What are my options?:(

I'm very sorry about your screen. I hope your mastercard covers it. Some do I think. May I ask what hit your screen to crack it? Was your repair guy from Best Buy or from Samsung?

Update: It seems the 1020 firmware update fixes the tearing problem over HDMI but not over component. Also, my HDMI sound drop problem seems to be cleared up.

The repair guy was from best buy.He told me even if he replaced the panel
Best buy would bill him for it because of the crack.I don't know if I should call the bank or mastercard directly.All I get from the number on the back of the card is automated messages with no options that pertain to my situation.
Protect your screen as much as you possibly can.All it took was a slight hit from a kids toy and it wasn't even very hard.I'm most likely gonna have shell out
more money for a new one.Trust me it hurts.

http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee9/standinghollow/

The repair guy was from best buy.He told me even if he replaced the panel
Best buy would bill him for it because of the crack.I don't know if I should call the bank or mastercard directly.All I get from the number on the back of the card is automated messages with no options that pertain to my situation.
Protect your screen as much as you possibly can.All it took was a slight hit from a kids toy and it wasn't even very hard.I'm most likely gonna have shell out
more money for a new one.Trust me it hurts.

Your billing statement should have a number you can call or a website address to get more info. The only good news is that prices have come down some since your purchase. Good luck.

Can anyone recommend some good settings for my 1953H hooked up via S-video to my DirecTV STB and hooked up via HDMI to my DVD player?
I've had this TV (got it for free with my 4661F) for about 2 months but can't seem to get a good picture out of it

Hi guys, new member here. Thanks for the info, I can finally confirm that my TV is causing the "tearing" problem. I didn't know what it was called before reading this thread. Samsung's website wasn't helpful.

I have a LN-T3242H. I bought it in early June. I first noticed it while playing my Xbox 360. I had thought it might be a problem with my Xbox 360. I don't know if it's the same for everyone else, but it only happens when my Xbox360's video output is set to 720p. I don't have a problem with 1080i. However, I'd rather have it at 720p since it's the TV's native resolution. It still tears when watching a DVD on the Xbox 360. My Xbox 360 is a premium without HDMI, so I use component.

I recently bought a Panasonic progressive scan DVD player. It's hooked up with HDMI. It also has the tearing problem while playing DVDs. I haven't had any audio dropouts, but that may be because my DVD player is also an audio receiver.

Hopefully I can get it fixed because it happens frequently. I'd say it happens about every 10-15 minutes. It only lasts a couple of seconds.

The repair guy was from best buy.He told me even if he replaced the panel
Best buy would bill him for it because of the crack.I don't know if I should call the bank or mastercard directly.All I get from the number on the back of the card is automated messages with no options that pertain to my situation.
Protect your screen as much as you possibly can.All it took was a slight hit from a kids toy and it wasn't even very hard.I'm most likely gonna have shell out
more money for a new one.Trust me it hurts.

http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee9/standinghollow/

Have you considered calling Samsung directly and seeing if they can be of any help?

i finally went ahead and phoned the certified service centre here in my particular City in Canada and asked what versions for my particular set (LNT4042HX/XAC) and they said they had 1023 and 1026... does anyone know if i should go with 1023 or 1026? is 1026 supposed to address the tearing as well? (i would think so as it is supposed to be newer) or should i play it safe and go with 1023 as i know its supposed to address the tearing (whether it actually does fix it or not).

mine was manufactured in september. so am I safe from the tearing?

Got my 3253 on Saturday, and after a lot of tinkering with adjustments, I really love this TV. Here are the dates:

on Box:
* a sticker that said "10/31/2007"
* another sticker with a serial # with "PP8" indicating manufactured in August

back of TV:
* a sticker "AUG 2007"

firmware info:
T-BRDPAUS0-1020, Jul 19 2007 08:55:27
T-BRDPAUS5-1009 cs[E9A5][40-inch]

I spent most of Sunday watching football games and making adjustments. I will probably tweak it some more, but I like the way it looks so far. One adjustment I made that seems very different from the settings I saw on this board is the color. I have color set at 28, and it still looks slightly more vibrant than real life. I think 26 or 27 seemed closest to real-life.

I was watching HD with my cable system hooked directly to the QAM tuner on the tv and it looked great. The audio is much better and louder than I expected.

I purchased my 4053 last month from Frys. I had some tearing over my component cable. Samsung sent me the most recent firmware, but around the same time I upgraded to a HD DVD player, so I am not using the component cable anymore.

I am having a bit of a problem with my PS2, especially playing GT4, when starting and stopping races. It seems the TV is losing signal for a second and the "Component 2" box in the top left keeps popping up and the screen goes green and pixelated for a second. Then everything is fine. It happens at the same point every time. There's nothing going on during that time, it's just a little annoying.

Also, I have the latest firmware for the 4053 if anyone wants to host it for me. It's about 19MB, but I have it zipped to about 6MB.

Mike

mine was manufactured in september. so am I safe from the tearing?


You'll have to try the tv out and assume it's fine. Life is full of surprises and this is probably not one of the most critical you will encounter.

My friend has the LN-T3732H

I'm looking for some good calibration settings for him to try. Could I just use setting for one of the larger LN-TXX32H models?

Any help would be super. Thanks

Does the box showing the input you're using flash on the screen as well? Sounds like the issue I'm having. How are you connected?

edit: there was another post above mine and now it's disappeared

After scaning through this thread and noting the 'differences' between thr 43 & the 53 series, has anyone done a side by side comparison between the two versions or at least owned both (bought one and returned it for the other)?? Knowing how 'specs' are, a contrast ratio of 7,000:1 vs 8,000:1, one would expect some noticeable difference unless it is due to a 'dynamic' type circuit that 'varies the backlight or such.

Currently the price difference between the two 32" models is less than $100. Is it worth spending less than $100 more for just those so called 'features'?

Can I 'assume' the issues with this "tearing" and the audio 'issue' have been solved by that last F/W update?

I have the LN-T4053H and had tearing and audio skips. I called Samsung about a week ago and got the firmware on a free thumbdrive with no hassle.

The picture teared only once so far since applying the latest firmware and I havent notice any audio skips. I'll update if anything else occurs.

I have a Toshiba 32HL67U and its a great set for the price, but Im going to return it and I am thinking about getting a LNT3253H. The main reason I am returning the Tosh is because it cant do 1:1 @ 1366x768, through VGA. Is the LNT3253H able to do 1:1 through VGA? It is a really big concern since I have a HTPC.

Typically 1:1 modes on 1366x768 LCDs come out at 1360x768 according to the VESA standard. So yes, I do believe that set will accomplish that (I know the LN-T4053H can be designated for HTPC use so why not the 32" model...).

ugh... service tech came in today to update the firmware on my LNT4042H (as some of you know, you have to have a service tech apply the firmware here in Canada) and it wouldn't recognize the USB drive/firmware update. he even plugged it into my computer and it didn't recognize it...

has anyone else had a service tech come in and/or you applied the firmware yourself only to find out it didn't recognize it? if so, how did you get it to work?

edit: he came back only to find out that it didn't work again. i convinced him to somehow put the firmware on my computer and he logged into his samsung account and downloaded it straight to my computer. within 5 minutes, i updated the firmware myself. :rolleyes:
i was originally told they had 1026 but i was given 1023... whatever, i'm happy as long as the tearing is gone... ill test it out now.

update2: after playing R&C on ps3 at 720p for about 30 minutes, i didn't see any tearing, so, so far so good.

Are people still having issues with the xx53? I want to get the lnt3253, but I really would like to avoid the hassle of getting the board replaced on a brand new set. Anyone recently(past week or so) purchase a 3253 and having or not having any problems with it? I am going to return my toshiba today and get the 3253. I just dont want to go through the hassle of returning another set :(

Your mastercard may have an accidental damage coverage option. Call their Customer Service as some do and ask them. Good luck. And sorry about the loss of a good tv.

I called my card company today.I AM eligible for the product assurance.They
are sending me claim forms to fill out and send back.I'm not %100 sure if it's going to get my tv fixed.They have to estimate cost of repair which I already know is going to be a lot (needs a new panel).I don't know how these things work.

Are people still having issues with the xx53? I want to get the lnt3253, but I really would like to avoid the hassle of getting the board replaced on a brand new set. Anyone recently(past week or so) purchase a 3253 and having or not having any problems with it? I am going to return my toshiba today and get the 3253. I just dont want to go through the hassle of returning another set :(

No problems yet (touch wood) with our new 3253 built in November with the latest FW. Its running 720P to an XBMC xbox via component and SD cable.

i just bought the 3253 and hooked up my 360 with a monoprice hdmi cable with ferrite cores and all of the sharp edges seem really jagged. when i'm running on a platform or looking at a tower the edges aren't smooth. i'm not really noticing this when i'm watching tv. is anyone else noticing this. it's really obvious, and i wonder if it's just my set because everyone seems to say how great a 360 or ps3 looks on the set.s

what were you previously using with your 360?
video games aren't as smooth as everything else. games have to implement AA (Anti Aliasing) to smooth out jagged edges, however this comes at a price, so not all games have it. also, if you're coming from an analog TV to this Samsung LCD which is digital, edges will appear sharper, thus, aliasing (jaggies) will be more apparent.

some things i would recommend are, turn off Edge Enhancement if enabled, limit sharpness to 20 or less (adding sharpness with digital displays usually just adds edge enhancements so even 0 should look quite sharp).

just realized the tech that came over earlier today actually did in fact download 1023 and 1026 onto my computer. 1026 has 1023 included and i guess it depends on your mainboard whether you need 1023 or 1026. so the instructions say to put both firmwares on a USB drive and the set will automatically choose the right one, and i guess 1023 only works with my particular set (again LNT40402HX/XAC). that explains why some have 1023 and some have 1026, but i still wonder what the differences are. i'm also wondering as some are saying they have 1027. meh, the tearing issue seems to be resolved after i updated to 1023, so i'm happy.

but this is what it says on the text file that came with 1026 for anyone who is interested...
Category TV Video & Audio / TV / TFT LCD TV
Model Code LNT4042HX/XAA,LNT4042HX/XAC,LNT4642HX/XAA,LNT4642HX/XAC
Title LCD TV LNT4042HX & LNT4642HX model Firmware Ver.1023 & 1026
Intermittent Audio dropout or video flickering with HDMI connection

- Video tearing : Intermittent white horizontal line moves from bottom to top

This is the latest firmware for LNT4042HX & LNT4642HX model as of 06-Aug-2007.

Please download the file into USB memory stick and double click for self-extracting.

To do the upgrade, please refer to attached instruction file.


There are two different firmware versions available for this model based on main board version.

The TV will automatically recognize the correct firmware

Watched the Contender final on my tv tonight. The picture was amazing. I wish all channels looked as good in hd. Sports often look so much better than tv shows

Went to buy the 3253, walked out with the 4053 0_o LOVE IT so far. Havent spent too much time with it yet, but I will tomorrow. Anyone have some recommended settings? I have DVE, but Im pretty lazy to run it.

Thanks!

Went to buy the 3253, walked out with the 4053 0_o LOVE IT so far. Havent spent too much time with it yet, but I will tomorrow. Anyone have some recommended settings? I have DVE, but Im pretty lazy to run it.

Thanks!


I have the 4053 and use "movie" most of the time. I went into detailed settings on the second page of the user menu and added edge enhancements. I really haven't done anything else and it looks good. I use component cables.

I was wanting to ask you a question. I was under the impression that this particular model was discontinued. Just curious about the manufacture date on the back of your tv. Mine was July 2007 with firmware 1012. If you have a chance, I would like to know if July is also your build date, or if they are still making this set.

Thanks for info.

Hi, I have a LN-T3253H. I connected my laptop to HDMI1 and it seems to work perfectly. Recently I decided to switch the input to HDMI2 and my LCD for some reason won't display the proper resolutions. I get all the basic computer resolutions from 300x200 to 1920x1200 but not 1360x768. Also I am using dualview, one more thing I noticed is that when I'm connected to HDMI1 I can enable home theatre PC which I can't do on HDMI2. If anyone knows how to fix this it be appreciated thanks.

Hi, I have a LN-T3253H. I connected my laptop to HDMI1 and it seems to work perfectly. Recently I decided to switch the input to HDMI2 and my LCD for some reason won't display the proper resolutions. I get all the basic computer resolutions from 300x200 to 1920x1200 but not 1360x768. Also I am using dualview, one more thing I noticed is that when I'm connected to HDMI1 I can enable home theatre PC which I can't do on HDMI2. If anyone knows how to fix this it be appreciated thanks.

There is no "fix"... HDMI 1 is designed to work with a PC. HDMI 2 and 3 are for STB's only. I have confirmed this in the manual and with my 4042. Note you can set up 2 and 3 to work with a 720p signal and set the p.size to "just scan" and get decent results but not 1:1 like on HDMI1.

There is no "fix"... HDMI 1 is designed to work with a PC. HDMI 2 and 3 are for STB's only. I have confirmed this in the manual and with my 4042. Note you can set up 2 and 3 to work with a 720p signal and set the p.size to "just scan" and get decent results but not 1:1 like on HDMI1.

Thanks for the quick reply, I thought my HDMI2 port was broken or something, guess I'll leave it the way it is.

I have the 4053 and use "movie" most of the time. I went into detailed settings on the second page of the user menu and added edge enhancements. I really haven't done anything else and it looks good. I use component cables.

I was wanting to ask you a question. I was under the impression that this particular model was discontinued. Just curious about the manufacture date on the back of your tv. Mine was July 2007 with firmware 1012. If you have a chance, I would like to know if July is also your build date, or if they are still making this set.

Thanks for info.

Sure, I can take a look once I get home.

Has anyone watched a hd dvd on a hd dvd player on their set? I bet that would look awesome. HD players are coming down in price now. When I say hd player I'm talking a real hd player not an upconverting player.

Has anyone watched a hd dvd on a hd dvd player on their set? I bet that would look awesome. HD players are coming down in price now. When I say hd player I'm talking a real hd player not an upconverting player.
not, but i've watched several blu-ray movies on it and it does look great. i'm sure some people here own an HDDVD player though.
i personally own Crank, The Prestige, PotC1 and i just got Spiderman 3 on blu-ray. PS3 games also look great on it too. and now that i've updated the firmware on my LNT4042H to v1023, the tearing issue seems to be gone and that was my only gripe with this set.

Hi,
I recently bought a Samsung LN-T3253H(Canada) HDTV and experienced tearing, audio drop problems. I called Samsung Customer service for about 5-6 times and they have no clue about how to send it on a thumdrive. I'm here to ask if someone has the firmware update for the LN-T3253H and if you can send it by email.

Thank you

I uploaded it in this thread. I cant find it right now. But, its in here.

Hi,
I recently bought a Samsung LN-T3253H(Canada) HDTV and experienced tearing, audio drop problems. I called Samsung Customer service for about 5-6 times and they have no clue about how to send it on a thumdrive. I'm here to ask if someone has the firmware update for the LN-T3253H and if you can send it by email.

Thank you

For the person that wanted to know the mfr dat of my 4053...

October 2007 was the mfr date.

T-BRDPAUS0-1020, jUL 19 2007
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[E9A5]

Hi,
I recently bought a Samsung LN-T3253H(Canada) HDTV and experienced tearing, audio drop problems. I called Samsung Customer service for about 5-6 times and they have no clue about how to send it on a thumdrive. I'm here to ask if someone has the firmware update for the LN-T3253H and if you can send it by email.

Thank you
i'm not totally sure so be warned, but i think US firmware updates will work with Canadian models, and if not, the set simply won't allow you to update it as it won't find the correct firmware on the USB drive. something i noticed is a lot (if not all) Samsung TV's sold in Canada are made in Mexico while US models are made elsewhere. also, models sold in Canada usually have an "XAC" at the end of the model number and US models have an "XAA" (probably signifying Canada and America). however, the firmware i got for my LNT4042H says it will work for both XAA and XAC.

Ok, so me and the wife haven't gone to BB yet to get the TV. We did go to check out what SD looks like on it, and she wasn't highly impressed. I told her that usually the BB techs aren't very tech savvy, and they really dont seem to wanna "go the extra mile" to help you out in deciding. Anyhow, we have comcast cable, and I have the HD DVR. I was wondering if anyone else has this same cable company/setup and if they are using composite cables, would they be willing to post me a picture of what the SD stations look like so I may show my wife and just sway her a tad more? Thank you all in advance!:D

After scaning through this thread and noting the 'differences' between thr 43 & the 53 series, has anyone done a side by side comparison between the two versions or at least owned both (bought one and returned it for the other)?? Knowing how 'specs' are, a contrast ratio of 7,000:1 vs 8,000:1, one would expect some noticeable difference unless it is due to a 'dynamic' type circuit that 'varies the backlight or such.

Currently the price difference between the two 32" models is less than $100. Is it worth spending less than $100 more for just those so called 'features'?

Can I 'assume' the issues with this "tearing" and the audio 'issue' have been solved by that last F/W update?

Anyone??

For the person that wanted to know the mfr dat of my 4053...

October 2007 was the mfr date.

T-BRDPAUS0-1020, jUL 19 2007
T-BRDPAUS5-1011 CS[E9A5]

That is interesting. So they are still making our tv. I wonder what happened to the "discontinued model" rumors.

Thank you for checking.

Anyone??

When I was looking for my LCD I did a comparison between the 4042 and 4053. Same tvs as you are asking about, only the 40".

I thought the 53 had a clearer, more defined look to the picture. Maybe due to the higher contrast ratio. I think with all the controls available on these tvs, a similar picture can be achieved on either tv with enough adjusting. Tho people have commented on the blacker blacks on the 53's.

At the time I bought my tv, the price on the 4053 was less than the 4042, so obviously I went with the 53.

I think, once you got it home you would find either to be very good. If size is a factor, the 53 is narrower and could fit into a cabinet or entertainment center more easily.

Ok, so me and the wife haven't gone to BB yet to get the TV. We did go to check out what SD looks like on it, and she wasn't highly impressed. I told her that usually the BB techs aren't very tech savvy, and they really dont seem to wanna "go the extra mile" to help you out in deciding. Anyhow, we have comcast cable, and I have the HD DVR. I was wondering if anyone else has this same cable company/setup and if they are using composite cables, would they be willing to post me a picture of what the SD stations look like so I may show my wife and just sway her a tad more? Thank you all in advance!:D


Before they delivered my HD cable box, I briefly connected a standard cable box to my LNT 4053 with COMPOSITE cable. Horrible, terrible, don't do it kind of picture.

If you have a Comcast HD DVR (why would you have an HD DVR with a regular tv?), just use some COMPONENT cables instead and you will be able to get some pretty decent SD pics. Not great, SD is never great on HD tv, but not too bad.

If your wife will be doing a lot of SD viewing, you may want to keep a CRT for her and use the HD for HD viewing. SD on HD can give you a headache on some channels.

Anyone??

I was comparing both 42 and 53, but in 40" as well. I didnt see much difference and I sat there for an hour trying to decide which to get. Save a $100 or add $100 to the pot? I added the $100 just so I dont find the need to upgrade sooner. I didnt like the bezel on the 42. It would be perfect if the speakers weren't on the sides. Good luck on your choice! Either set it sexy

That is interesting. So they are still making our tv. I wonder what happened to the "discontinued model" rumors.

Thank you for checking.

Maybe the rumor was about the 3753? I thought I saw a 3753 listed online, but when I asked in store they said samsung doesnt offer a 37" :confused:

Zen, If you go back in this thread about a month or so, several people mentioned discontinuation of the 4053. When I was looking, Best Buy also told me it was discontinued. To add to the mystery, when I bought mine at Amazon, also about a month ago, the 4053 was $100 less than the 4042. Are you in Canada maybe?

Whatever, it's a nice tv. I have the older firmware 1012, but so far I haven't noticed problems.

I uploaded it in this thread. I cant find it right now. But, its in here.

Thanks, I find it.

But, it spoke to someone at Samsung customer support and he said that he will make sure that the thumbdrive is sent with the newest firmware on it :).
So I’ll wait for the thumbdrive.

Thanks for the replies. Actually neither bezel is appealing to me. I like the more 'plain Jane' square, flat black bezel that most other sets have. That shinny black is fingerprint/dust/reflection city.

OK, where does Sammy get the additional 1,000:1 contrast ratio increase from?? Both have the same panel, don't they??

Thanks for the replies. Actually neither bezel is appealing to me. I like the more 'plain Jane' square, flat black bezel that most other sets have. That shinny black is fingerprint/dust/reflection city.

OK, where does Sammy get the additional 1,000:1 contrast ratio increase from?? Both have the same panel, don't they??


I don't know where they get the extra contrast, but curiously, the firmware update for the 42 is a different version than for the 53's, so something is different inside there somewhere:confused:. And as I said above, you will see a little more depth in the picture with the 53's (at least I did see the difference.)

Zen, If you go back in this thread about a month or so, several people mentioned discontinuation of the 4053. When I was looking, Best Buy also told me it was discontinued. To add to the mystery, when I bought mine at Amazon, also about a month ago, the 4053 was $100 less than the 4042. Are you in Canada maybe?

Whatever, it's a nice tv. I have the older firmware 1012, but so far I haven't noticed problems.

Not in Canada, Im in California :p Cant wait to get more gaming time with this set. I played for maybe an hour yesterday and didnt see any tearing or audio drop :D Lets hope it stays that way.

I actually dont like the bezel as much compared to the Toshiba xxhl67. It was thin, sharp edges, and gloss black http://smiliesftw.com/x/drool.gif

HDMI would be better to use than component. The newer boxes should have both connections. While my tv is a 3253H and I have Charter hd dvr box. Non hd channels look great. Some people when they come over don't believe its sd when viewing non hd channels and think its hd. It looks that good. :D

Before they delivered my HD cable box, I briefly connected a standard cable box to my LNT 4053 with COMPOSITE cable. Horrible, terrible, don't do it kind of picture.

If you have a Comcast HD DVR (why would you have an HD DVR with a regular tv?), just use some COMPONENT cables instead and you will be able to get some pretty decent SD pics. Not great, SD is never great on HD tv, but not too bad.

If your wife will be doing a lot of SD viewing, you may want to keep a CRT for her and use the HD for HD viewing. SD on HD can give you a headache on some channels.

I have Satellite and it looks like crap LOL. I think its just my viewsat receiver 0_o

[QUOTE=mes444;12160491]If you have a Comcast HD DVR (why would you have an HD DVR with a regular tv?)QUOTE]


Actually, I just wanted to get the DVR, but the guy that works for comcast in our area is actually a pretty chill guy, and he just hooked me up with the HD DVR for free. He said it'll save him the hassle from comin out again just to upgrade the box when I do get an HD tv, lol. He must've known something, haha :D

I'm new to the forum. This is really a great source of info, so thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread.

Sorry if this has been covered, but I've read 30+ pages, and can't read no more.

I've had the 4042 for a little over a month. I had some tearing and occasional sound drops. Samsung sent me version 1023 (7/2007), which I used to upgrade from version 1017. I've had no issues the past couple days, but I was wondering if I can expect the issues to return, or if this version is all I need? Is there a newer version, and if so, do I really need it?

Thanks in Advance.

BTW, I love the TV. I'm not a total TV junkie, but I really wanted to experience sports in HD. So far, I haven't been disappointed with the performance on all sports, particularly my favorite, hockey. I have a whole new appreciation for NFL cheerleaders too.

Hello,

I recently purchased a 4042 and noticed a light haze on my television. I have set the black light to low and I am currently running HDMI cables for my comcast DVR and Samsung DVD/VCR combo up convert. Can anyone post any recent settings for thier 4042. Also, how can I watch VCR tapes on my DVD/VCR combo unit. I know I cant watch them via HDMI, so do I need componet cables, or componet cables with S-video? Your responses would be greatly appreciated.

Chris

I've had the 4042 for a little over a month. I had some tearing and occasional sound drops. Samsung sent me version 1023 (7/2007), which I used to upgrade from version 1017. I've had no issues the past couple days, but I was wondering if I can expect the issues to return, or if this version is all I need? Is there a newer version, and if so, do I really need it?

Thanks in Advance.
i updated my set 2 days ago with 1023 and i've played a good 3-5 hours of my PS3 at 720p and noticed no tearing. before, i would get tears every ~5-10 minutes at 720p. i think its safe to say 1023 fixes the tearing problem (for most). it shouldn't come back again... i don't see why it would.

i'm so glad it fixed the problem. that was my only issue with this set, now i love it.

i updated my set 2 days ago with 1023 and i've played a good 3-5 hours of my PS3 at 720p and noticed no tearing. before, i would get tears every ~5-10 minutes at 720p. i think its safe to say 1023 fixes the tearing problem (for most). it shouldn't come back again... i don't see why it would.

i'm so glad it fixed the problem. that was my only issue with this set, now i love it.

That's good news. I find that when I'm watching it, I keep looking to the bottom of the screen to watch for tearing. When I'm confident the problem's fixed, I can go back to actually watching the show that's on.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q232/zenkimods/IMG_0253Large.jpg

a pic of my 4053 :D

I have been reading this thread and noticed the request for calibration settings for the LN-T4053H. Below I’ve posted the calibration settings I used for this tv. I use this strictly for gaming (for now at least) on my Xbox 360 (via HDMI 1) and sometimes on my PS2 (via component 2). The Xbox is output at 720P. I used the same settings for both of the consoles.

To calibrate I first used Cnet.com’s settings as a starting point – these settings are in the parenthesis. If there is the letter “S” in the parenthesis this just means I used the same setting found on the Cnet website. Then I further adjusted them using the THX Optimizer on the Fight Club Special Edition DVD – these settings I never took down. Finally, I fine tuned these settings even more by eye – namely Brightness, Contrast, and Blacklight Level. When I started playing some video games (Gears of War, Halo 3) I noticed that the settings tended to be too dark for me, though they are still very close to the ones I started with. Its also important to note that I use “Just Scan” for both playing video games and watching movies. With the tv’s native 720P resolution and the Xbox 360 being output at 720P, I felt that this was the best picture – nothing is cropped out like it is in 16:9 Mode. The PS2 is automatically set to 16:9 Mode and cannot be changed to “Just Scan.”

Also for further reference the I have so far found the following pages in this thread discussing calibration settings. It may be beneficial to check these out. They are the following pages: 2, 5, 17, 57, and 66.

Onto the Calibration Settings for the LN-T4053…

Picture Menu:

Mode: Movie
Contrast: 86 (80)
Brightness: 47 (60)
Sharpness: 3 (0)
Color: 49 (46)
Tint: G54/R46 (G57/R43)
Backlight: 6 (2)
Color Tone: Normal (Warm 2)
Size: Just Scan (16:9)
Digital NR: OFF (S)

Detailed Settings Menu

Black Adjust: OFF (S)
Dynamic Contrast: OFF (S)
Gamma: -3 (S)
Color Space: WIDE (S)

White Balance

R-Offset: 17 (S)
G-Offset: 15 (S)
B-Offset: 15 (S)
R-Gain: 11 (S)
G-Gain: 14 (S)
B-Gain: 15 (S)

Color Contrast

P: 15 (S)
G: 15 (S)
B: 15 (S)
W: 15(S)

Setup Menu

Game Mode: OFF (S)
Energy Saving: OFF (S)

I’ve had this TV for about 2 days and can’t complain. I have not had any issues with HDMI audio dropout or tearing and hopefully I won’t have to deal with those issues.

Finally I do have a question:

What is the difference between 720P and 1080i and which one is better? I am trying to figure out what I should set my 360 to and if I should choose “Just Scan” or 16:9. Right now the 360 is set at 720P and the tv is set on “Just Scan.”

That’s it for me. Hope this helps someone. As always feel free to post calibration settings, tips, help, etc. etc. Thanks for all the info out there guys.

I've not seen anyone describe the differences between the LN-Txx53H line and the LN-Txx5H line. I cannot discern any difference. Is the difference only in the distribution channel?

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Hey, I'm also new to the thread, and new to HD as well. Most things that have been connected to my LN-2653H look great, but I tried my Nintendo Wii today through S-Video, and everything looked really washed out and blurry. I've set the console itself to 16:9, and the tv is the same. I was just wondering if anyone has had any trouble with their Wiis. I did order a component cable for it, so I think it will go away. Also, I was wondering if the callibration settings a few posts ago would benefit my set even though it was smaller. Any help is appreciated, and thanks for informing me for 71 pages. Thanks a bunch.

spellitlikethis:

You may want to try the settings I posted earlier to see how you like them. Though I should point out the the contrast ratio for your tv is 5000:1 vs. the LN-T4053 8000:1. You might have to adjust your settings. A good place to start is any dvd that has a THX optimizer option - its cheap, easy, and gets the job done in my opinion. Just look for the THX logo on the back of the dvd.

Well after four days of playing video games and watching dvd's my tv finally is having problems with the audio drop out over HDMI from an Xbox 360. I've called the Samsung people twice. First time around they said they would e-mail me a firmware upgrade. I never got one. Second time around I was transferred to tier 2 and was told they can't send me the firmware via e-mail because the links in the e-mail were dead. They will be sending me a thumbdrive with the firmware upgrade in 3 - 5 business days.

Its interesting to note that I only started experiencing this problem when i switched from HDMI 2 to HDMI 1. I will see if I still experience the audio drop out problems over both of the HDMI connections. I was also told by the tier 2 person to use component connection while I wait for my thumbdrive to arrive. At least I haven't experienced the tearing problem. I'll keep everyone posted.

Well after four days of playing video games and watching dvd's my tv finally is having problems with the audio drop out over HDMI from an Xbox 360. I've called the Samsung people twice. First time around they said they would e-mail me a firmware upgrade. I never got one. Second time around I was transferred to tier 2 and was told they can't send me the firmware via e-mail because the links in the e-mail were dead. They will be sending me a thumbdrive with the firmware upgrade in 3 - 5 business days.

Its interesting to note that I only started experiencing this problem when i switched from HDMI 2 to HDMI 1. I will see if I still experience the audio drop out problems over both of the HDMI connections. I was also told by the tier 2 person to use component connection while I wait for my thumbdrive to arrive. At least I haven't experienced the tearing problem. I'll keep everyone posted.

Check page 4 in the owners manual. There is an item about the HDMI in ports and they say use HDMI 1 for a DVI connection into the tv. Maybe there is some sort of problem and you should switch back to HDMI 2 and see how it works.

ghoseni:

Thanks for the speedy reply. When you said try it while using a DVD, do you mean one of those calibration dvds, or just any movie that has the THX optimizer option? Also, what exactly does it do? I've been wondering if I should get one of those calibration dvds, but like i said, I'm new to all of this, and hesitant as to what needs to be done to get the best picture. Again, thanks for the speedy reply.

You can expect this with a hdtv and it being lcd. Component looks fine with the Wii. But, yes. S-video and composite is a complete train wreck.

Hey, I'm also new to the thread, and new to HD as well. Most things that have been connected to my LN-2653H look great, but I tried my Nintendo Wii today through S-Video, and everything looked really washed out and blurry. I've set the console itself to 16:9, and the tv is the same. I was just wondering if anyone has had any trouble with their Wiis. I did order a component cable for it, so I think it will go away. Also, I was wondering if the callibration settings a few posts ago would benefit my set even though it was smaller. Any help is appreciated, and thanks for informing me for 71 pages. Thanks a bunch.

I was comparing both 42 and 53, but in 40" as well. I didnt see much difference and I sat there for an hour trying to decide which to get. Save a $100 or add $100 to the pot? I added the $100 just so I dont find the need to upgrade sooner. I didnt like the bezel on the 42. It would be perfect if the speakers weren't on the sides. Good luck on your choice! Either set it sexy



Maybe the rumor was about the 3753? I thought I saw a 3753 listed online, but when I asked in store they said samsung doesnt offer a 37" :confused:

I was at Best Buy yesterday and they had a 3753H displayed they also have it on there website; Is this a new model? Are there any difference between this and previous models?

Well earlier in the thread I talked about my problem with my 3253H. Im going to go ahead and ring level 2 support on Tues and set something up. The audio drop out is happening way to much now and so is the tearing. I have the newest fw as well. 1020. While the HDMI drop isnt a complete drop out like before. It last for a couple seconds every hour or 2. And im getting tearing still using component at 720p with my 360. I already know there going to want to do a board replacement. None to happy with a complete stranger opening up a brand new tv. But its my only option and it will still be under warranty.

Check page 4 in the owners manual. There is an item about the HDMI in ports and they say use HDMI 1 for a DVI connection into the tv. Maybe there is some sort of problem and you should switch back to HDMI 2 and see how it works.

I recently purshased Samsung LN-T4053H HD set and immediately started experiencing the sound drop off problem. I contacted Samsung and they said it was a firmware issue and they would sent me the new firmware which would take care of the problem. When I tired to install the new firmware it gave me the message that it was the same version as I already had. (version 1020).

So, I called Samsung back and was told that the problem was possibly my DVR from from Dish Network (VIP 722 DVR), which I have hooked in to HDMI port 1. The tech guy said I should hook up a DVD player and see if I still got the drop out. My DVD player won't be here till tomorrow. Ill try it and see if I still get the sound drop out with the DVD. Otherwise, he said if they came out to repair the TV and found that it was the DVR I would be charged for the service call.

I think this sucks for a brand new TV set to have this problem in the first place, but with the runaround I feel like I am getting ( I had to call them 4 or 5 times before I finally got the firmware update only to find it was the same as I already had), I'm about ready to send it back to Amazon if they don't get this problem resolved very soon.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Should I send it back or wait and see if it's the DVR or what??

Don't let them feed you that bs about it being your dvr box. I have a brand new hd dvr box from Charter. Motorola DCH6416 and it still does the audio drop out. Before I had another box which was brand new as well. A Motorola DCT3416 III and it done the same exact thing. It's for sure the tv. Before the firmware update. I had complete audio drop out. With the newest fw, I only have it for a second or 2 every few hrs. So the problem still exist. While its solved some what. It isnt completely.

I recently purshased Samsung LN-T4053H HD set and immediately started experiencing the sound drop off problem. I contacted Samsung and they said it was a firmware issue and they would sent me the new firmware which would take care of the problem. When I tired to install the new firmware it gave me the message that it was the same version as I already had. (version 1020).

So, I called Samsung back and was told that the problem was possibly my DVR from from Dish Network (VIP 722 DVR), which I have hooked in to HDMI port 1. The tech guy said I should hook up a DVD player and see if I still got the drop out. My DVD player won't be here till tomorrow. Ill try it and see if I still get the sound drop out with the DVD. Otherwise, he said if they came out to repair the TV and found that it was the DVR I would be charged for the service call.

I think this sucks for a brand new TV set to have this problem in the first place, but with the runaround I feel like I am getting ( I had to call them 4 or 5 times before I finally got the firmware update only to find it was the same as I already had), I'm about ready to send it back to Amazon if they don't get this problem resolved very soon.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Should I send it back or wait and see if it's the DVR or what??

ghoseni:

Thanks for the speedy reply. When you said try it while using a DVD, do you mean one of those calibration dvds, or just any movie that has the THX optimizer option? Also, what exactly does it do? I've been wondering if I should get one of those calibration dvds, but like i said, I'm new to all of this, and hesitant as to what needs to be done to get the best picture. Again, thanks for the speedy reply.


I mean any DVD movie that has an THX optimizer option on it. The one I tend to use is the Fight Club Special Edition. It has a lot of dark scenes that you can help you judge your settings. I've thought about getting a calibration dvd but never, so I can't answer the second part of your question. But if I do, I'll be sure to post my settings. s


mes444:

I saw that about the HDMI 1 connection. To be fair, I have only had the audio dropout problem 2 times - both when watching movies. One time during The Incredibles DVD and one time during the Indiana Jones & The Temple of Doom. Never had this problem while playing video games. Weird. It also doens't seem to happen when using the HDMI 2 connection with either gaming or movies.

I'm interested in the LN-T3753H. I can't find many places that carry it.

I'm mostly interested in using it for hi-def gaming (Xbox 360) via HDMI. Anyone have experience with the LN-T3753H in this regard?

How are Samsung's LCDs for gaming in general? This thread is quite long, and I'm new and I admit I didn't read through all of it...what's the jist of the screen-tearing issue?

Is the LN-T3753H affected by the dreaded HDMI audio drop?

I know this is a lot of questions, but I would appreciate any and all input from you more experience folks. :)

You make a very good point. I have mine hooked up to HDMI 1. I will give port 2 a try. It would somewhat make sense why this just might be the culprit. This whole time I have had my hd dvr box hooked up through HDMI 1. If this solves the issue for audio drop outs. I will be pretty happy. Then the problem can be traced to HDMI 1 causing all this hoopla. What would/will Samsung do to address the issue if thats the case. I don't know. If people are using HDMI 1. Can you switch on over to HDMI 2 and report back? I literally just made the switch over to HDMI 2 as we speak. I will report back if this does or doesn't fix the issue.

Check page 4 in the owners manual. There is an item about the HDMI in ports and they say use HDMI 1 for a DVI connection into the tv. Maybe there is some sort of problem and you should switch back to HDMI 2 and see how it works.

Please try HDMI port 2 and report back. See my post above this one. Its extremely possible HDMI 1 might only be used if your using a DVI/HDMI and the tv itself has an issue handling HDMI alone on that particular port.

I recently purshased Samsung LN-T4053H HD set and immediately started experiencing the sound drop off problem. I contacted Samsung and they said it was a firmware issue and they would sent me the new firmware which would take care of the problem. When I tired to install the new firmware it gave me the message that it was the same version as I already had. (version 1020).

So, I called Samsung back and was told that the problem was possibly my DVR from from Dish Network (VIP 722 DVR), which I have hooked in to HDMI port 1. The tech guy said I should hook up a DVD player and see if I still got the drop out. My DVD player won't be here till tomorrow. Ill try it and see if I still get the sound drop out with the DVD. Otherwise, he said if they came out to repair the TV and found that it was the DVR I would be charged for the service call.

I think this sucks for a brand new TV set to have this problem in the first place, but with the runaround I feel like I am getting ( I had to call them 4 or 5 times before I finally got the firmware update only to find it was the same as I already had), I'm about ready to send it back to Amazon if they don't get this problem resolved very soon.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Should I send it back or wait and see if it's the DVR or what??

hey guys, Just wondering what are some of the best callibration dvds out there for our samsungs? I've seen quite a few, but seeing as how I've never used one, I figured I'd ask all you experienced folk. Thanks for the replies in advance. Lates

Please try HDMI port 2 and report back. See my post above this one. Its extremely possible HDMI 1 might only be used if your using a DVI/HDMI and the tv itself has an issue handling HDMI alone on that particular port.

I switched mine over to HDMI port 2 but I'm still getting the sound drop off. It's really weird that Samsung doesn't seem to be too concerned about this problem.

I think I'm going to send mine back and get a new one and if that one doesn't work, I'm sending it back also.

Thats not good. I thought on the 40 inch the newest fw is version 1023 or 1026. Maybe im getting confused. Does your drop out last for 1-2 seconds? Or are you losing complete audio?

I switched mine over to HDMI port 2 but I'm still getting the sound drop off. It's really weird that Samsung doesn't seem to be too concerned about this problem.

I think I'm going to send mine back and get a new one and if that one doesn't work, I'm sending it back also.

I've had my 3253H since sometime in july (I think). My xbox (1, not 360) is set to output to 480p, and was having some tearing before I got the firmware update (late August). I think I've had a small few similar problems since then, but overall it's been great. SD tv (and games) looks alright, a bit worse here than at home since I sit so close here at school, but otherwise they're fine.
I'm going to try to get an HD receiver for our directv when I go on winter break next month so I can try out some real HD content. I'll probably be getting an hd game console soon, so I'll finally be able to enjoy that aspect of the tv. But overall, definitely a great purchase, especially given the concerns I'd had before I bought it from hearing everything here and around.
My reason for being here, besides providing an update, is to see if there's been any updates on the 3253 line (firmware, for example), or anything I should know about. I hate asking and not reading through the responses since I was last here to see if they answers are already there, but I dont at all remember where I left off, and I dont have the time to find out. So, any info on that would be great.

Came across a couple things. Possible other fixes. The first one is from a poster at amazon.com and the next one is from a cnet poster. Another note. Setting wise on mine. I do have Auto Volume set to On. Maybe I should turn that off?

"I had the same problem: as directed by Samsung I replaced the Comcast cable box, and then even replaced the HDMI cable. The problem remained. I contacted Samsung again, and they sent a Samsung repairman. He then replaced the main board which contains the sound card. Now it works correctly...no sound dropout! Also, I was told by the repairman, that this is a newer version of the board, and this problem has been fixed by him in the past. Call Samsung and ask for someone to come by and fix it. They have some bad boards in these."

"got a hold of a samsung tech and was told the problem is with the hdmi to hdmi connect ..... it doesn't support dolby digital ...... to correct you have to set the tv to stereo .....
my problem occured with the hdmi connect to my dvd/vcr combo ........ if i use the optical connect to my surround sound receiver i have not had the problem ..... and my cable box is a dvi to hdmi with 2 rca cables for sound .... i've not had a problem with that .......... samsung doesn't seem to be concerned with a fix ..... i'm curious to know why the tv works for a while in dolby then when it scans and recognizes it drops it .... would seem like a easy fix that could be sent i an update ..... going to give samsung 1 more try before i decide whether or not to return for a sony xbr2 .......only because samsung picture is the best ......"

That second post seems interesting.

Here is a link to the big audio drop out and tearing discussion: http://www.amazon.com/audio-drop-out-problem/forum/Fx2L47FVQZHPHKN/Tx24P7R76UI80I3/1******cm_cd_pg_pg1/104-4496136-3264745?%5Fencoding=UTF8&cdAnchor=B000N50S3Q (http://www.amazon.com/audio-drop-out-problem/forum/Fx2L47FVQZHPHKN/Tx24P7R76UI80I3/1******cm_cd_pg_pg1/104-4496136-3264745?%5Fencoding=UTF8&cdAnchor=B000N50S3Q)

Any of you guys have a Nintendo Wii hooked up to your set? I'm looking to see what you're optimal settings are. I have the LN-T4042H. I had the audio problem everyone mentions, but it was fixed with a firmware update.

So yeah, if you know what the best settings for the Nintendo Wii are, please let me know. Thanks!

After switching to HDMI port 2. I watched tv for a few hours and have it on again this morning. Not 1 single problem with audio drop out. This is extremely weird. It leads me to believe there is an issue with HDMI port 1 and it being DVI as well when your only using a HDMI cable for your video and sound through the tv itself. I also notice the audio sounding even better using HDMI port 2. Im still going to call level 2 and see what they say on this issue. For now im chalking it up as HDMI port 1 should only be used if your using a hdmi/dvi cable.

I am using a HTPC connected via DVI -> HDMI to a LN-T3242H, and I am having some issues. When I am running at 1360x768, it looks great but the images on screen will occasionally 'jump' and it's really quite distracting.

The 'jump' looks almost like a flickering, but it's very subtle.

This effect doesnt happen when I'm using lower resolutions like 1280x720, but then the panel doesn't look as good :(

Anyone have any ideas?

I'm using an ATI 690G board with a Radeon x1250. Currently plugged into HDMI-1.

Edit: I've tried a different PC, same issue. I've tried different power outlets around the apartment to see if it's an interference issue, same problem :(


Edit2: What's the latest firmware for this TV? I currently have 1014. Could someone maybe send me the latest one? My set is from Canada, but I'd imagine the US firmware would work too.

Any of you guys have a Nintendo Wii hooked up to your set? I'm looking to see what you're optimal settings are. I have the LN-T4042H. I had the audio problem everyone mentions, but it was fixed with a firmware update.

So yeah, if you know what the best settings for the Nintendo Wii are, please let me know. Thanks!

Try these settings. My Wii with component in a dark room with a warm low lit light behind tv. Xbox 360 with vga same settings but brightness around 35.

Mode Movie
Contrast 73
Brightness 33
Sharpness 0
Color default
Tint default
Backlight 5
Color Tone normal

Detailed Settings Menu
Black Adjust off
Dynamic Contrast off
Gamma default
Color Space wide
White Balance default
Color Contrast default
Game Mode off
Energy Saving high

well guys, its been a while since i've posted, but just an update...

Through trail and error i've learned dvi to hdmi looks bad on this tv. My cable box had component and dvi-hdmi. During a hd game switched from component to dvi-hdmi and picture look grainy...My problem with component is, the tv would have a darker center than the rest of the tv. Like I had the tv set on 4:3.

Now that i've gotten a hdmi to hdmi box, all the problems are fixed. No drop-out, the picture looks a lot better IMO. No darker non-hd sides. If you can get an hdmi to hdmi please do it.

PS3 Call of Duty 4 looks and plays amazing...no tearing or drop out.

Just called Samsung to get the 1023 firmware for my LN-T4042H. They wouldn't email it to me and said it come via mail. Does anyone have this that they can send to me so I don't have to wait? Thanks.

Hey everyone, right now I have a LN-S3251D and the image tearing problem is driving me crazy. I've managed to arrange a replacement, but I'm not sure which model I'll be getting. I'm expecting to know in a few days. While talking to the executive service rep., she said that it would be a LN-T model.

So I'm looking at the LN-T3253H model, but I hear there is also tearing issues. There was a firmware update released, and it seems like some are still having the problem. Is this true or have I misread some posts, there are just so many pages to this thread.

If I were to get the LN-T3253H as a replacement, would the firmware update remove all tearing problems? It would be pointless to get a replacement with the exact same problem...

Has anyone here calibrated the settings on the LN-T4053H for 360 use? If so, can you post them?

"If I were to get the LN-T3253H as a replacement, would the firmware update remove all tearing problems? It would be pointless to get a replacement with the exact same problem..."

I was in a similar situation as you... I had an LNS3241D, and had the tearing. Samsung replaced mine with an LNT3242H. With the LNT3242H, and the LNT3253H, there IS firmware to fix the tearing (firmware 1023 for the T3242, and 1020 for the T3253).

For many it solves the tearing completely, but for some (like me) it fixes it maybe 90%. With the old LNS tv, the tearing would happen alot, and the line at the bottom would be onscreen for several seconds. Since the new firmware, I still get the tearing every once in a while on my Wii (via Component cables). When it does happen, it only happens for a second then its gone. So much better, but not 100% fixed.

So, you might get lucky and have the firmware fix yours 100%. I called Samsung about the tearing I still get, and they pretty much said that unless alot of people complain, they are not going to try to fix it again with more firmware.

"If I were to get the LN-T3253H as a replacement, would the firmware update remove all tearing problems? It would be pointless to get a replacement with the exact same problem..."

I was in a similar situation as you... I had an LNS3241D, and had the tearing. Samsung replaced mine with an LNT3242H. With the LNT3242H, and the LNT3253H, there IS firmware to fix the tearing (firmware 1023 for the T3242, and 1020 for the T3253).

For many it solves the tearing completely, but for some (like me) it fixes it maybe 90%. With the old LNS tv, the tearing would happen alot, and the line at the bottom would be onscreen for several seconds. Since the new firmware, I still get the tearing every once in a while on my Wii (via Component cables). When it does happen, it only happens for a second then its gone. So much better, but not 100% fixed.

So, you might get lucky and have the firmware fix yours 100%. I called Samsung about the tearing I still get, and they pretty much said that unless alot of people complain, they are not going to try to fix it again with more firmware.

Ok, thanks, that's good info. It seems that the LN-T375H is tearing free. I am awaiting a reply to confirm 110% it is tearing free, especially component (Wii). I will see if I can manage for them to give me one that is five inches bigger, not for the size but because it's not messed up like all the others. Ultimately I want one problem free, it's ridiculous so many models have this problem!

I think most of the tearing/audio drop-out problem differences that ppl are experiencing can be attributed to different board/firmware combos. This is further complicated by the many different components being input, of course. For the xx53, 1011 is the newest board as far as I know. These sets were first manufactured in Sept. I think there might be fewer problems with these newer TVs.

I don't have the tearing/audio problem now, but I dont have anything hooked to hdmi yet either. My TV was made in Aug. and its board is 1009, and came with 1020 firmware.

How do you find out what board number you have?

I think most of the tearing/audio drop-out problem differences that ppl are experiencing can be attributed to different board/firmware combos. This is further complicated by the many different components being input, of course. For the xx53, 1011 is the newest board as far as I know. These sets were first manufactured in Sept. I think there might be fewer problems with these newer TVs.

I don't have the tearing/audio problem now, but I dont have anything hooked to hdmi yet either. My TV was made in Aug. and its board is 1009, and came with 1020 firmware.

Hi guys.

Ive had the LN-T3242H for several months now and I have experienced all the flaws of this television. Does anyone get major ghosting when playing with a ps3 using hdmi connection? I am having major ghosting problems when playing with my ps3 using hdmi connection. It's not my hdmi cable because it is a good quality one and on my uncles and friends television the picture looked great. His television was a fricken ENVISION and its looking way better than my samsung! I tried playing drakes fortune and there is major major ghosting of drakes body and the environments when moving drake or looking around. Also when playing NBA 2k8 the players blurr a lot when dribbling up the court. I hate having this ghosting when the specs say 8ms ultra fast response time with no ghosting/blurring. I have experienced the audio dropout too but it doesn't bother me as much as the ghosting because I can purchase a home theatre anytime. Does anyone else experience ghosting with their ln-t3242h? Can anyone tell me the best settings to use with the ln-t3242h?

I've experienced samsung support and they suck big time. I live in Canada so they wouldn't send me the usb firmware thumbdrive so they said they would call me back and send a repair man but they never called me back so I never got a repair man out. Samsung has been frustrating for me.

Please help with my ghosting problem.

Thank you in advance,
Taz

How do you find out what board number you have?
I read somewhere that the second line in the display that shows the firmware version contains the board number after the second "-". I'm not sure if this number is really for the board or if someone was just guessing.

Although, i can say for sure that newer sets have higher numbers. Many older sets have 1008 while mine (made in Aug.) is 1009 and some ppl who have sets made in Sept. have 1011.

I had a quick question about resolution settings on an Xbox 360 when connected to my Samsung. I have a smaller set, the LN-T2653H, so my set only outputs 720. I think that the max is 1360x768 or something of the sort. I'm connected via HDMI. The Xbox settings have 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and optimal resolution.(1080p is grayed out because I can't go that high). What should I set mine to? I was thinking 1080i would be blanked out too, but it isn't. So basically, its between 720p, 1080i, or optimal resolution which conveniently outputs at the resolution 1360x768. I'm so confused!! I know that this probably belongs in a 360 forum, but I figure the guys here are much more knowledgeable than them. For the record, when I choose 1080i, the dashboard blades are at the left and right edges, and the text is larger. When at optimal, the blades seem to be stopped at standard 4:3, or rather, they're not as stretched as when at 1080i. I don't if that helps. Anyway, thanks for speedy replies in the past, and hoping for another soon. Thanks!

I switched mine over to HDMI port 2 but I'm still getting the sound drop off. It's really weird that Samsung doesn't seem to be too concerned about this problem.

I think I'm going to send mine back and get a new one and if that one doesn't work, I'm sending it back also.


UPDATE: As a last resort before sending my TV back to amazon.com, I replaced the brand new HDMI cable with another new one I had bought for the DVD. NO more sound drop off. :DEverything is working fine now.

Your tv is native 720p. So set it at 720p for your optimal setting.

I had a quick question about resolution settings on an Xbox 360 when connected to my Samsung. I have a smaller set, the LN-T2653H, so my set only outputs 720. I think that the max is 1360x768 or something of the sort. I'm connected via HDMI. The Xbox settings have 480i, 480p, 720i, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, and optimal resolution.(1080p is grayed out because I can't go that high). What should I set mine to? I was thinking 1080i would be blanked out too, but it isn't. So basically, its between 720p, 1080i, or optimal resolution which conveniently outputs at the resolution 1360x768. I'm so confused!! I know that this probably belongs in a 360 forum, but I figure the guys here are much more knowledgeable than them. For the record, when I choose 1080i, the dashboard blades are at the left and right edges, and the text is larger. When at optimal, the blades seem to be stopped at standard 4:3, or rather, they're not as stretched as when at 1080i. I don't if that helps. Anyway, thanks for speedy replies in the past, and hoping for another soon. Thanks!

Thats a good thing to know. Keep us posted if it happens again. Your still using HDMI port 2 right?

UPDATE: As a last resort before sending my TV back to amazon.com, I replaced the brand new HDMI cable with another new one I had bought for the DVD. NO more sound drop off. :DEverything is working fine now.

Thats a good thing to know. Keep us posted if it happens again. Your still using HDMI port 2 right?

No, I'm using port 1. Is there some compelling evidence suggesting that I should be using port 2 for my HD DVR satellite receiver? I guess I'm a little confused.

Yes and no depending on the tv. See im trying to avoid Samsung coming out and messing with my tv. Its brand new and just got it in August. I have audio drop out that lasts for a second or 2 on HDMI port 1. Port 2 and 3 are fine. The weird part is in the manual it talks about HDMI port 1 being used with a hdmi/dvi cable. So, how the tv handles video and sound on that particular port. Might just be causing the audio problem. Since it seems to me from the manual. It should be used only if your using a hdmi/dvi cable. I have a 3253H with newest fw being 1020. I could be completely wrong. But, I have not got a chance yet to call level 2 support and see if they can confirm or deny that claim.

No, I'm using port 1. Is there some compelling evidence suggesting that I should be using port 2 for my HD DVR satellite receiver? I guess I'm a little confused.

Try these settings. My Wii with component in a dark room with a warm low lit light behind tv. Xbox 360 with vga same settings but brightness around 35.

Mode Movie
Contrast 73
Brightness 33
Sharpness 0
Color default
Tint default
Backlight 5
Color Tone normal

Detailed Settings Menu
Black Adjust off
Dynamic Contrast off
Gamma default
Color Space wide
White Balance default
Color Contrast default
Game Mode off
Energy Saving high

Are you able to adjust the sharpness in VGA mode???

Can anyone help me with my ghosting problem?

Thanks, Taz

Well, the 1020 firmware update DID NOT fix the tearing issue for my LN-T3253H! I was loving my tv again, and it showed itself while watching an ABC 720p OTA broadcast. :(

Well, the 1020 firmware update DID NOT fix the tearing issue for my LN-T3253H! I was loving my tv again, and it showed itself while watching an ABC 720p OTA broadcast. :(

Best advice I can give you is to call, call, call! With firmware 1023 on my
T3242H I also still get tearing over component on my Wii. When I called them on that they said that unless more people call, they are not going to pursue it further.

Are you on component?

Can anyone help me with my ghosting problem?

Thanks, Taz

If you have not already done so, turn off Digital Noise Reduction. That should help.

hi guys, i brought the lnt4053h few days ago and have some questions:
1. my eighth and ninth of the serial # are P9, but not sure the firmware version (how i can check?), does the tv good to go without any update to solve the audio problem?

2. I use the Intec component cable to connect the tv with wii, but the images are not showing on full screen on the tv when I play games. I mean there are two black strips on each side around two inch wide. dose it mean the tv cant do the 1:1 mapping?

3. what's the optimum setting for this tv? i mainly use this tv for xbox 360 and wii.

thank you, much appreciate.

If you have not already done so, turn off Digital Noise Reduction. That should help.

Thanks for the advice Mike but I am still experiencing ghosting. Any suggestions?

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.

Guys, can you please tell what type of screws does the LN-T4042H use for the tv stand? I had my tv on wall mount but I moved to a new place. The tv will be on a tv stand but I lost the 4 screws that came with the tv. Thanks in advance!

I've been dealing with the tearing but this just started tonight, anyone else ever see this.

LN-t3242h

All right, I got an email regarding the exchange. They will replace my LN-S3251D with an LN-T3253H.

Now, I keep reading that some people are still having problems even after the firmware update. Right now my TV only has tearing in component input. So I'm wondering if by switching I could encounter more problems. Also if I got a new LN-T3253H right out of the box would it have the new firmware or would I still have to call about that?

So, if I'm only having tearing in component input should I get the LN-T3253H as a replacement, or do owners of this model think I'll have too many other problems? Ultimately what I'm hoping for is that when I switch for the LN-T3253H I'll have no tearing whatsoever.

I have had a 3253 for ~1 month now. Its hooked up with cable and component (to XBMC xbox and HTPC) and I haven't noticed any tearing yet.

i got the LN T2353H for now intill i get a halfway decent job and can save up for somthing bigger and better. WHats a good setting for this tv? Should i leave the DNLE thingy on or off? Im not too sure.

Does anyone have any recommended picture settings for the 1953H?
Specifically for HDMI and S-video inputs

I have LNT3242H 1023 firmware and Just noticed PIP ONLY works when the Main picture is PC. PIP will not work in any other mode, I cant even get Analog and Digital signals to work

Just PIP in PC (Analog) and OFA Analog I could of swore when I first got the tv PIP was working right

People are saying with the newest board. It fixes the issues. Some it fixes the issues with the fw. Im calling today to setup a board replacement. The tearing is getting worse. Does anyone have the number to level 2 support? I miss placed it. Im going to ask them if they can make a note and get me the latest board thats out for this tv. The tv is a gem other than those 2 issues. Once those are resolved completely. Screen tearing and audio drop out. I will be extremely happy.

All right, I got an email regarding the exchange. They will replace my LN-S3251D with an LN-T3253H.

Now, I keep reading that some people are still having problems even after the firmware update. Right now my TV only has tearing in component input. So I'm wondering if by switching I could encounter more problems. Also if I got a new LN-T3253H right out of the box would it have the new firmware or would I still have to call about that?

So, if I'm only having tearing in component input should I get the LN-T3253H as a replacement, or do owners of this model think I'll have too many other problems? Ultimately what I'm hoping for is that when I switch for the LN-T3253H I'll have no tearing whatsoever.

DNIe is by choice. Alot of people love it. Alot of people hate it. Until you can calibrate it. Movie mode really does look good out of the box. I would use that until then. Looks very natural.

i got the LN T2353H for now intill i get a halfway decent job and can save up for somthing bigger and better. WHats a good setting for this tv? Should i leave the DNLE thingy on or off? Im not too sure.

Just got this TV from Fry's...loving every inch of it.

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?What are my options?:(

This is why you do not throw stuff at your tv.

Well earlier in the thread I talked about my problem with my 3253H. Im going to go ahead and ring level 2 support on Tues and set something up. The audio drop out is happening way to much now and so is the tearing. I have the newest fw as well. 1020. While the HDMI drop isnt a complete drop out like before. It last for a couple seconds every hour or 2. And im getting tearing still using component at 720p with my 360. I already know there going to want to do a board replacement. None to happy with a complete stranger opening up a brand new tv. But its my only option and it will still be under warranty.

Why are you using the tv speakers? Its so old tech, get a 5.1 set.

Help with black crush please!

I'm getting really bad black crush on ABC shows like Grey's Anatomy. I have calibrated my brightness using Avia....

Mode: movie
contrast: 85-90
Brightness: 44-46
Sharpness: 0
Color: 52
tint: 60/40
Backlight: 7
color tone: warm 1
DigitalNR: off
hdmi black: low
black adjust: off
Dyamic contrast: low
gamma: 0
color space: wide
edge: off
colors all 15

What settings most impact black crush?

thanks!

Help with black crush please!

I'm getting really bad black crush on ABC shows like Grey's Anatomy. I have calibrated my brightness using Avia....

Mode: movie
contrast: 85-90
Brightness: 44-46
Sharpness: 0
Color: 52
tint: 60/40
Backlight: 7
color tone: warm 1
DigitalNR: off
hdmi black: low
black adjust: off
Dyamic contrast: low
gamma: 0
color space: wide
edge: off
colors all 15

What settings most impact black crush?

thanks!

Try those same settings in Standard mode with DNIe ON and see what you think. Maybe play with black adjust. Some shows are inherently more contrasty than others...Bad Boys on USA channel comes to mind. That's why greyscale adjustment is so important. You have to accept that some channels will look better than others. The key is to strike a happy medium.

That is not the answer to my problem. They need to fix it. I cannot afford a srs just yet. Down the road. I will get one. Until then. It sounds fine with the tv speakers other than the audio cut out.

Why are you using the tv speakers? Its so old tech, get a 5.1 set.

Best advice I can give you is to call, call, call! With firmware 1023 on my
T3242H I also still get tearing over component on my Wii. When I called them on that they said that unless more people call, they are not going to pursue it further.

Are you on component?

No, this is an over the air signal using a coax cable. If I call them, they'll just want to send a technician over to my house. Maybe I'll just call to report the problem still exists. I still haven't played my XBOX 360 on this tv. It's the "old" one that has component, so I'll probably get tearing. Microsoft sells HDMI calbes, but they're $50.

Movie mode is fine. If you adjust anything in the detailed settings. Dynamic contrast and black adjust. Thats the same as turning DNIe on in standard mode. Plus in standard mode you cannot choose warm settings.

Try those same settings in Standard mode with DNIe ON and see what you think. Maybe play with black adjust. Some shows are inherently more contrasty than others...Bad Boys on USA channel comes to mind. That's why greyscale adjustment is so important. You have to accept that some channels will look better than others. The key is to strike a happy medium.

You can order from monoprice.com and pay $5-$6 bucks for one. Better quality as well.

No, this is an over the air signal using a coax cable. If I call them, they'll just want to send a technician over to my house. Maybe I'll just call to report the problem still exists. I still haven't played my XBOX 360 on this tv. It's the "old" one that has component, so I'll probably get tearing. Microsoft sells HDMI calbes, but they're $50.

Movie mode is fine. If you adjust anything in the detailed settings. Dynamic contrast and black adjust. Thats the same as turning DNIe on in standard mode. Plus in standard mode you cannot choose warm settings.
Movie mode is NOT fine for me and I wish you would not interfere with my advice to another poster. If he does not like my suggestions, fine.

Help with black crush please!

I'm getting really bad black crush on ABC shows like Grey's Anatomy. I have calibrated my brightness using Avia....

Mode: movie
contrast: 85-90
Brightness: 44-46
Sharpness: 0
Color: 52
tint: 60/40
Backlight: 7
color tone: warm 1
DigitalNR: off
hdmi black: low
black adjust: off
Dyamic contrast: low
gamma: 0
color space: wide
edge: off
colors all 15

What settings most impact black crush?

thanks!

Black level is dependent upon primarily brightness. You can also impact it with contrast, gamma, black adjust and dynamic contrast.

If you feel like playing around, try my settings:
Mode Movie
Contrast 96
Brightness 46
Backlight 6
Color Tone Warm1
Black Adj. Off
Dynamic Cont. Off
Gamma -3

May not be perfect for you; but are right on my set. They were set by a Spyder TV Pro after I used it for calibrating my grayscale.

Standard is not FINE for me. This is a board and people are free to have opinions. Apparently your opinion is the only one that counts? I could careless if he does not like movie mode and prefers your settings. Or maybe he might prefer movie mode. Using Standard and Dynamic your just moving away from any kind of natural picture. You don't have to be rude about this. Geez.

Movie mode is NOT fine for me and I wish you would not interfere with my advice to another poster. If he does not like my suggestions, fine.

Standard is not FINE for me. This is a board and people are free to have opinions. Apparently your opinion is the only one that counts? I could careless if he does not like movie mode and prefers your settings. Or maybe he might prefer movie mode. Using Standard and Dynamic your just moving away from any kind of natural picture. You don't have to be rude about this. Geez.

Of course my opinion is not the only one that is correct. What you did is quote my post and say that your opinion of movie mode was preferable to standard mode. If that is your opinion, fine. But do it without quoting me and inserting your preference into my suggestion, which is rude.

i'm going to have to agree with KoRn on this one. you can do anything in Movie mode that you can in Standard mode, Movie Mode just gives you a little more freedom. as KoRn said, all DNIe does is enable some things in the detailed settings which you can do manually in Movie mode. the one thing i recall that DNIe enables is dynamic contrast, there were probably others but i don't remember. personally, i have my set in Movie mode and i have gamma at -1, black adjust off, Edge enhancement off, dynamic contrast on low and i copied the white balance settings from cnet. i originally used cnets settings as a guideline and was going to tweak them by eye from there, but found them to be quite good and settled with them. with my LG DVD player on HDMI2, i had to tweak it though.

also, personally, i recommend not playing around with the black adjust as black adjust will just crush black detail. if you set brightness correctly, there is no need to play around with black adjust. if you're watching cable/satellite, channels will vary, so just play with the brightness to find a medium, you don't necessarily have to play with the black adjust.

it's fine offering advice to someone, but its also fine for others to give their advice. i don't think KoRn was necessarily saying you were wrong, but just giving his own advice. my settings are actually quite similar to Mavinwow's (not really surprising as i used avia to calibrate as well).
here are mine (PS3-HDMI1/LG LDA-531 upscaling DVD-HDMI2):
movie mode/movie mode
contrast - 85/80
brightness - 45/42
color - 52/52
tint - G57.R43/G43/R57
backlight - 4/4
sharpness - 20/20 (has little affect from 1-100 from what i noticed)
color tone - warm1/warm1
DNR - off/off
color space - auto/auto
dynamic contrast - low/low
edge enhancement - off/off
gamma - -1/-1
black adjust - off/off
white balance - 17,15,15,11,14,15/20,15,15,11,14,15
colors - default all at 15
energy saver mode - off/off
hdmi black level - low/na

to answer Mavinwow's question, the biggest impact on black crush is black adjust, brightness and dynamic contrast. as i said earlier, i recommend you disable black adjust and keep dynamic contrast at low or off (anything higher will result in black crush). also as i said earlier, cable/satellite varies, so you have to find a medium and settle with some channels looking overly bright and some looking slightly darker, or else adjust for every channel of course :D. your avia settings were most likely done through a different input as your cable/satellite box so those won't necessarily work for each other.

I am still having ghosting problems with my ln-t3242h and my ps3. Anyone else have a ps3 and see ghosting when playing drakes fortune or any other game? Any suggestions on how to fix the ghosting?

minor ghosting with 60hz LCD's is pretty normal depending how sensitive you are to it. i have a PS3 hooked up to my 4042H (HDMI1) and i saw very minor ghosting in the Drake demo, but nothing too bad. i think the game is actually supposed to have some blurring (motion blur) at certain times (like when you move the camera really fast). other games i haven't really noticed any ghosting.

Hello,

Does the brand of HDMI cables make a difference in the appearance of the television. Im wondering because I have a Samsung 4051 in my living room and the picture appears to be much better than my 4042 in my game room. I have adjusted the settings as recommended by other posters on this thread, but it seems as if the 4042 picture is lacking. I am running BB brand HDMI cables on my 4051, the brand under monster; however, on the 4042 I am running Belkin brand HDMI cables purchased at Sams. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

You can order from monoprice.com and pay $5-$6 bucks for one. Better quality as well.

Thanks for the link, but I couldn't find them. It's not an ordinary HDMI cable, if that's what you mean. Micro$oft has a proprietary connection.

minor ghosting with 60hz LCD's is pretty normal depending how sensitive you are to it. i have a PS3 hooked up to my 4042H (HDMI1) and i saw very minor ghosting in the Drake demo, but nothing too bad. i think the game is actually supposed to have some blurring (motion blur) at certain times (like when you move the camera really fast). other games i haven't really noticed any ghosting.

Thanks for the quick reply rahzel but my tv is showing some major ghosting. When I move drake around his body and head ghost a lot. Like when you jump off a cliff drakes head ghosts a lot and I can see drakes head like smudging and it looks really bad. Any suggestions?

Additional question, I have a Samsung upconvert DVD/VHS combo. I am running a HDMI from the combo unit to my Samsung LCDs. Problem, I cant view VHS tapes. Do I need different cables? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the quick reply rahzel but my tv is showing some major ghosting. When I move drake around his body and head ghost a lot. Like when you jump off a cliff drakes head ghosts a lot and I can see drakes head like smudging and it looks really bad. Any suggestions?
i don't really know what to suggest... you seem to be quite sensitive to ghosting or else something is wrong with your set. i really don't know of any methods to reduce ghosting. some people say that having a brighter picture helps reduce the visibility of ghosting so maybe try upping the contrast or backlight. what i have noticed is ghosting is a little more apparent during the first 5-10 minutes that you turn your set on.

i don't really know what to suggest... you seem to be quite sensitive to ghosting or else something is wrong with your set. i really don't know of any methods to reduce ghosting. some people say that having a brighter picture helps reduce the visibility of ghosting so maybe try upping the contrast or backlight. what i have noticed is ghosting is a little more apparent during the first 5-10 minutes that you turn your set on.

Just wondering rahzel. When you play the drakes fortune demo do you see his head ghost a lot when he jumps off a cliff?

I purchased my 3253H this summer and have both tearing issues and input lag. I haven't gotten the new firmware fix for the tearing, so I'm talking to Samsung right now working on that. However, when playing games, there is a 47 ms lag induced by the TV. This happens on every type of input excpet VGA. To test this, I found a ms stopwatch program and cloned my comp's monitor onto the TV using s-video, component, and DVI->VGA, and then took a picture of the comp's screen and the TV and compared times. On my 360 I used the calibration lag in Guitar Hero III for component (720p and 1080i) and RCA and got lag for all three trials. I also tried using a friend's 360 with HDMI and still had the lag. Finally, to rule out the 360s, I hooked it up to a friend's monitor with component cables and had 0 ms of lag. Also, the "Game mode" had little to no effect on the lag (less than 10 ms at best, and that could be chalked up to inconsistancies in the GH3 callibration).

I was just wondering if anybody had suggestions before I go to samsung with the problem. Thanks for any and all help in advance.

Are you able to adjust the sharpness in VGA mode???

In vga mode, sharpness, color, tint, digital nr, active color, dnie, edge enhancement are grayed out.

I purchased my 3253H this summer and have both tearing issues and input lag. I haven't gotten the new firmware fix for the tearing, so I'm talking to Samsung right now working on that. However, when playing games, there is a 47 ms lag induced by the TV. This happens on every type of input excpet VGA. To test this, I found a ms stopwatch program and cloned my comp's monitor onto the TV using s-video, component, and DVI->VGA, and then took a picture of the comp's screen and the TV and compared times. On my 360 I used the calibration lag in Guitar Hero III for component (720p and 1080i) and RCA and got lag for all three trials. I also tried using a friend's 360 with HDMI and still had the lag. Finally, to rule out the 360s, I hooked it up to a friend's monitor with component cables and had 0 ms of lag. Also, the "Game mode" had little to no effect on the lag (less than 10 ms at best, and that could be chalked up to inconsistancies in the GH3 callibration).

I was just wondering if anybody had suggestions before I go to samsung with the problem. Thanks for any and all help in advance.

I am having basically the exact same problem as you but with the ln-t3242h. This is really stupid and I don't want to go to samsung to fix this. It's supposed to have an 8ms response time but it doesnt show. Any suggestions?

I am still having ghosting problems with my ln-t3242h and my ps3. Anyone else have a ps3 and see ghosting when playing drakes fortune or any other game? Any suggestions on how to fix the ghosting?
I have the 3253h, and I'm seeing ghosting during gameplay in Ratchet & Clank for PS3, but the Uncharted demo looks fine to me.

I'm the guy with the firmware 1027 on a 3242h. Maybe 1027 can only be used with Canadian tv's ?

http://members.shaw.ca/classicgamingfan/pics/firmware.jpg

Father in law just got a 4042 in NC and it has OCT 07 Manufacturer date and software 1027

I have the 3253h, and I'm seeing ghosting during gameplay in Ratchet & Clank for PS3, but the Uncharted demo looks fine to me.

when you jump off ledges does drakes head ghost at all?

Hello,

Does the brand of HDMI cables make a difference in the appearance of the television. Im wondering because I have a Samsung 4051 in my living room and the picture appears to be much better than my 4042 in my game room. I have adjusted the settings as recommended by other posters on this thread, but it seems as if the 4042 picture is lacking. I am running BB brand HDMI cables on my 4051, the brand under monster; however, on the 4042 I am running Belkin brand HDMI cables purchased at Sams. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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.

Additional question, I have a Samsung upconvert DVD/VHS combo. I am running a HDMI from the combo unit to my Samsung LCDs. Problem, I cant view VHS tapes. Do I need different cables? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You most likely need to run analog cables for the VHS. From best to worst: component, S-Video, composite.

First off, I been lurking around for a few weeks, and I tried to get a grasp of this new world. So far, It has been pretty hard.

I just bought a Samsung LN-T3753H for a great deal. It is currently still in the box, unopened, and untouched. (Haven't had time).

I am now looking at what to do as far as hook up. I am considering getting the Toshiba HD-A3 on amazon. and HDMI wires for the DVD player. (I read a little bit of audio dropping but still do not know much about it, or what "tearing" is")

I am not looking to purchase any home theater system yet. For now, I just need to figure out if my regular Direct TV receiver is going to be fine.

I know this probably should belong in a WHOLE different thread and section, so hopefully someone can point me in the right direction. I will probably take the TV out of the box tomorrow, and hook it up to my Direct TV receiver to see if I notice anything wrong you guys have been talking about.

But I wanted to introduce myself, and hope that you guys may offer me some advice on what it is I should do next. Thanks!!!

-Bruce

P10Bostonian, Welcome!

As your tv is new, you may never experience the tearing or audio drop out, the newer ones come with updated firmware, etc., which is supposed to eliminate those problems, so don't worry unless you personally experience a problem.

Your regular Direct TV reciever will not give you HD. Get an HD receiver from them if you want to use the tv for HD tv viewing.

Check to see if the HD DVD player you are getting comes with an HDMI cable, it may, and if so, don't buy another one unless you want to use it for an HD Direct TV receiver for the tv (HD boxes require HDMI or component/plus audio cables) for hookup.

Hope that helps a little.

Just an FYI post for anyone thinking of using this TV with component and HTPC's.

I recently hooked up my bedroom 3253 to my HTPC distribution system in my home. It basically uses component from the ATI dongle on my Radeon 9600XT (latest Catalyst 7.10) in our basement HTPC into a Gefen component 1:3 splitter (http://www.gefen.com/kvm/product.jsp?prod_id=3565) to send the HTPC desktop throughout the house to the bedroom and kitchen LCDs and basement PJ. If you pipe a 1280 x 720 desktop into this TV it overscans by a large amount. You lose the start menu completely which isn't a good thing. In order to get a complete desktop with no over/underscan I had to drop down to 1200 x 668. This fits on the screen well and is very usable however its a bit disappointing that I can't use a 1:1 setting or at least standard 720P(1280x720). 1080i fits well and gives a good picture for DVD's, HD etc. however everything is too small to use the computer without getting up and squinting whereas I can use the 1200 x 668 from 10' away with no problems. 1360x768 and 1300x768 resulted in extreme underscan which is weird considering the panel is a native 1360x768.

Even at the lower desktop resolution, DVD's and HD programming still looks amazing so all in all we are very happy. Now if someone could tell me how to get a 720P 1280x720 desktop to show up without overscan I'd be even happier. :)

when you jump off ledges does drakes head ghost at all?
No, not at all. As for my own problem, I wonder if a 6ms set would make any difference? Can any gamers here share their experience with motion blur?

Well finally called level 2 and setup a board replacement. Very painless and easy to get setup. They will be out sometime next week.

1360x768 and 1300x768 resulted in extreme underscan which is weird considering the panel is a native 1360x768. Now if someone could tell me how to get a 720P 1280x720 desktop to show up without overscan I'd be even happier. :) Open Catalyst Control Center and select Advanced View. Click on the + next to DTV (DVI) and select Scaling Options. Set to 0%. Set resolution to 1360x768 60Hz 32bit color.

Finally, I received my firmware update on a flashdrive for my Samsung LN-T3253H
For the information, I live in Canada, so if someone has this model of HDTV and wants to update is firmware, I'll be happy to upload it (Firmware 1020)

I just bought the LN-T3253H two weeks ago and I have noticed video tearing while watching from the HD cable box through the second HDMI input. Haven't had any audio drop (yet), and no issues with the Xbox 360 (which looks great btw) TV was manufactured in Sept, but the firmware is v.1020 and is dated July 19. I live in Canada and Samsung will NOT send me a firmware update or even email it (customer service??). Anyways, if there is a newer firmware version I'd appreciate someone posting it or emailing it to me. Thanks. -RJ

richiejones420@hotmail.com

I have a question and I need some insight ASAP, as IF im going to go ahead with this i want to do it before Friday.

I have last years model, the LNS4041D (same tv pretty much, same model line, look, size, just last years) and paid $1500CDN from costco about 7 months ago. I love the TV, no problems at all. But now I see Best buy has the 4042H for $1200CDN and am tempted to refund my Samsung from costco, run over to best buy and get that one simply cause I would be getting about $330CDN back after all the taxes.

Should I do it? Would it even be a worthy upgrade? Will I notice a much better picture out of this years model as opposed to last years? I would hate to lug back the tv again but $330CDN savings is quite a bit. I also would feel kinda bad for returning another good working tv, but $330 would go a long ways in some extra Xmas cash for me.

Also if I return it to costco, since theres nothing wrong with the tv...what would I tell them? I cant just say "Oh im getting a newer one else where and saving money".....

It took me awhile to find a perfect TV set and one side of me is saying "dont do it"...ala the saying goes "if it aint broke, dount tinker with it"....then the other side telling me to do it ASAP and get it over with...

Just thought I would add a little note for other people. When setting everything up for the board replacement. The guy I was talking to. He told me since I am using my tv speakers for now. And as you know. I have it hooked up to hdmi to the hd dvr box. He advised me using standard audio cables as well. Instead of hdmi doing both the video and sound. He told me since stations are in analog. I thought some are in digital sound as well? By hooking up the standard audio cables. It would make the audio drop out cease completely. Now. I dont think thats the whole point of solving the problem. If hdmi does video and sound. The sound should be playing properly regardless? As it stands. Until the new board gets here. I plugged in standard audio cables to "audio out" where hdmi port 1 is on the back of the tv and plugged in the other side of the audio cable to "audio in" into the hd dvr box. Is that the right way to do it?

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 just bought the LN-T3253H two weeks ago and I have noticed video tearing while watching from the HD cable box through the second HDMI input. Haven't had any audio drop (yet), and no issues with the Xbox 360 (which looks great btw) TV was manufactured in Sept, but the firmware is v.1020 and is dated July 19. I live in Canada and Samsung will NOT send me a firmware update or even email it (customer service??). Anyways, if there is a newer firmware version I'd appreciate someone posting it or emailing it to me. Thanks. -RJ

richiejones420@hotmail.com


From what I know, 1020 is the last firmware for the LN-T3253H. Also, I live in Canada and manage to get the firmware by mail. I received a flash drive with the update on it. I tried calling the English support, but in the end, I didn't get anything. So, I called the French Support and was able to get my hand on the firmware :)

I have a question and I need some insight ASAP, as IF im going to go ahead with this i want to do it before Friday.

I have last years model, the LNS4041D (same tv pretty much, same model line, look, size, just last years) and paid $1500CDN from costco about 7 months ago. I love the TV, no problems at all. But now I see Best buy has the 4042H for $1200CDN and am tempted to refund my Samsung from costco, run over to best buy and get that one simply cause I would be getting about $330CDN back after all the taxes.

Should I do it? Would it even be a worthy upgrade? Will I notice a much better picture out of this years model as opposed to last years? I would hate to lug back the tv again but $330CDN savings is quite a bit. I also would feel kinda bad for returning another good working tv, but $330 would go a long ways in some extra Xmas cash for me.

Also if I return it to costco, since theres nothing wrong with the tv...what would I tell them? I cant just say "Oh im getting a newer one else where and saving money".....

It took me awhile to find a perfect TV set and one side of me is saying "dont do it"...ala the saying goes "if it aint broke, dount tinker with it"....then the other side telling me to do it ASAP and get it over with...

bump

i would definitely do it for the 330 in savings.
just say you're not happy with it. or just make up some bs issue and say it happens once in a while. afaik, costco is pretty forgiving.

Thx Rahzel, ya im 90% gonna do it tommorow. I just hope I dont end up getting a TV with problems like the tearing and stuff with xbox 360. I have no problems right now and never have with this 4041D model so i hope it carries over to the new one.

$330 savings is quite a bit and im sorry costco for doing this.

Is there a certain f/w or sku that i should be looking out for on the new set? Or maybe a certain manufacturers date?

I will admit though kids, I read every single page in this thread and Im absolutely terrified to death that ill get the screen tearing issue or any other pic quality issue (like the one guy who had his PQ start to degrade after a months usage). Hmmm...

Finally, I received my firmware update on a flashdrive for my Samsung LN-T3253H
For the information, I live in Canada, so if someone has this model of HDTV and wants to update is firmware, I'll be happy to upload it (Firmware 1020)
Hi Setsuna666, Can you please upload the firmware, I have no luck trying to get it form Samsung.

so is it 100% confirmed the new 1023 f/w fixes the tearing? Anyone here still get it even after the update?

Because if its a guarenteed fix, ill just automatically update it right when i get the 4042H.

Hi Setsuna666, Can you please upload the firmware, I have no luck trying to get it form Samsung.

Yes someone please upload the 1023 f/w and also step by step instructions on how to go about updating it.

Yes someone please upload the 1023 f/w and also step by step instructions on how to go about updating it.

I already posted instructions on how to update a few pages back. If you need the update pm me your email address and I will send it. It takes 2 emails. It is a zipped file.

Hi Setsuna666, Can you please upload the firmware, I have no luck trying to get it form Samsung.


Sure no problem :)
Hum, I'll try to upload it by the end of the day.
So, check this thread often.

I knew about these issues with the tv. I still pulled the trigger. 1. The tv is under warranty for a year and 3 months. 2. Usually if a tv is going to give you problems. It will be within the first year. 3. The PQ is really really good. One of the best for a 32 inch tv. 4. Samsung has been great to me thus far. When I got the screen tearing. Called them up and they sent me the newest fw. Recieved it in about 3-4 days. It did not fix either one completely. Called level 2 and explained. They took my info and set something up for me. Literally within in hour a local service center called and told me the new board would be in with 2-3 days and then they would be out. Is that service or what? Very impressed. What was even more great. The guy told me when they replace these boards. With the newest versions. It fixes the issues completely and has yet to come back to a customers house with the same issues. All in all. Just relax and go fourth. I really think you have nothing to worry about.

I will admit though kids, I read every single page in this thread and Im absolutely terrified to death that ill get the screen tearing issue or any other pic quality issue (like the one guy who had his PQ start to degrade after a months usage). Hmmm...

Just thought I would add a little note for other people. When setting everything up for the board replacement. The guy I was talking to. He told me since I am using my tv speakers for now. And as you know. I have it hooked up to hdmi to the hd dvr box. He advised me using standard audio cables as well. Instead of hdmi doing both the video and sound. He told me since stations are in analog. I thought some are in digital sound as well? By hooking up the standard audio cables. It would make the audio drop out cease completely. Now. I dont think thats the whole point of solving the problem. If hdmi does video and sound. The sound should be playing properly regardless? As it stands. Until the new board gets here. I plugged in standard audio cables to "audio out" where hdmi port 1 is on the back of the tv and plugged in the other side of the audio cable to "audio in" into the hd dvr box. Is that the right way to do it?

Yes, most HD programs are in Dolby Digital surround. Although, playing the sound directly through the TV speakers will not give you the full effect, you can still notice the difference with SRS on. I have a cable from my cable system connected directly to the QUAM tuner and the info box on the TV that comes up when changing channels says "Dolby Ditgital" or "Stereo" depending on the broadcast, and I can notice the difference with SRS on. By connecting the RCA cables you will only get stereo.

The RCA cables should be connected opposite of the way you have it. They should be connected to "audio out" on the cable box and "audio in" on the TV.

Like I said in a previous post, I finally got my hand on a firmware update and I'm living in Canada.
Here the steps that I have been through to finally get my hands on a firmware update:

1. I emailed Samsung Canadian Customer Support at http://www.samsung.ca
2. After that, I received a confirmation email, which mentions that it is possible to obtain the firmware by mail.
3. Called the Samsung French Support (Called the English support also but in the end it did nothing)
4. While calling the English support, I didn't specify that I received an email stating that it is possible to obtain the firmware by mail. But, I specify it when I have called the French support, so that must have helped a lot.
5. The guy at the French support told me to send him a copy of the email and that he will check with a technician if it is possible to do so.
6. After that, he wrote me an email and asks me to confirm my street address, postal code etc...
7. One week later, I received the firmware.

I came to the conclusion that some people of the support know about this method (firmware on a flash drive sent by mail), but it is not everyone.
By sending a mail first and using this as an argument did help and in the end I obtain what I wanted. So, all Canadian should try following theses steps before calling the customer support and it should work.

Hope this will help some of you :)

Here is the link for the firmware :D
I'm not responsible for any problem related to this file.
Use it at your own risk.
I tested the file myself so, everything should be ok.

LN-T3253H Canada 1020 firmware link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/71104557/SamsungLNT3253H.zip
1. When the download is finished, extract the file
2. You should have a folder name SamsungLNT3253H containing the following file(T-BRDPAUS0-1020[E9A5].zip) and folder(bordplus):

bordplus
T-BRDPAUS0-1020[E9A5].zip

3. Copy the folder(bordplus) and the zip file(T-BRDPAUS0-1020[E9A5].zip) onto the root of the usb stick

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.

Yes, most HD programs are in Dolby Digital surround. Although, playing the sound directly through the TV speakers will not give you the full effect, you can still notice the difference with SRS on. I have a cable from my cable system connected directly to the QUAM tuner and the info box on the TV that comes up when changing channels says "Dolby Ditgital" or "Stereo" depending on the broadcast, and I can notice the difference with SRS on. By connecting the RCA cables you will only get stereo.

The RCA cables should be connected opposite of the way you have it. They should be connected to "audio out" on the cable box and "audio in" on the TV.

Korn--

I have the LNT3242H, and firmware 1023, and I still get the tearing (with Wii via component) and audio dropout (via HDMI). I'm going to call Samsung and tell them that I'm still having issues, and need the newest board for the tv.

From reading this thread, the new board in combination with the new firmware seems to fix the issues. Let us know how you make out, and I'll do the same.

--Mike

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.

Yes, the correct audio input on the TV should be the one next to hdmi 1. There is a possibility that your dvr box automatically cuts off the sound to the RCA plugs when an hdmi cable is plugged in it so that it will not interfere with the sound coming through hdmi.

On the other hand, it is possible that there is a switch on the back, or a setting in a setup menu of your dvr box to turn the sound on/off for the RCA plugs. Take a look at the manual for your dvr box to see if you can find any mention of this.

If you have a Motorola box you might want to look at this link (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/How_to_use_a_Motorola_DVR/Setup#Additional_HDMI_Settings). Scroll down to "audio output:" and look at the option for L-PCM. If you have a different box maybe this site has instructions for your box too.

BTW KoRn, please write down the info on the 2nd line where it gives the firmware version, and then compare it to what it says after you get the new board installed. If you have say 1008 now, and then later it says 1011 or higher, then there's a good chance that this number does refer to the board version installed on the TV. This would help the rest of us know if we need a new board to solve problems.

Ok. This I did not expect. I called yesterday and got everything setup. The guy just left literally 5 mins ago. I did not expect to get this tv fixed until next week. Samsung decided to overnite them a new board. As soon as they got it. They called me up and asked if I would be home for they could install it. I said sure no problem. He installed the new board and the first thing we went to look for was the firmware version. I have version 1012. The same version when the tv was bought. On this new replaced board. He told me even with a older version. They update the actual boards to "fix" issues like this. He told me if I had the same issues again. Call Samsung and let them advise me if I should reinstall the newest firmware or setup another board replacement. He told me if they come out 2 or 3 times for the same problem. Samsung issues a new tv to you. So time will tell. I know I will be playing some 360 and Wii tonight. I will report back. I hope its fixed.

Korn--

I have the LNT3242H, and firmware 1023, and I still get the tearing (with Wii via component) and audio dropout (via HDMI). I'm going to call Samsung and tell them that I'm still having issues, and need the newest board for the tv.

From reading this thread, the new board in combination with the new firmware seems to fix the issues. Let us know how you make out, and I'll do the same.

--Mike

I actually have a Motorola box. A DCH6416. On the box. I currently have the audio out setting set to "auto". It seems like the L-PCM is the ticket for the fix in my situation. Or is the "PASS THROUGH" option also something I should look into? I kind of doubt that since im using the tv speakers for now? I also noticed in the Motorola manual. It says if your using hdmi and your tv speakers you do not need to use standard audio cables. What do you think? As a whole. What im getting at. It would be great if I could get by just using the 1 hdmi cable and nothing else. Thanks alot for that info.

Yes, the correct audio input on the TV should be the one next to hdmi 1. There is a possibility that your dvr box automatically cuts off the sound to the RCA plugs when an hdmi cable is plugged in it so that it will not interfere with the sound coming through hdmi.

On the other hand, it is possible that there is a switch on the back, or a setting in a setup menu of your dvr box to turn the sound on/off for the RCA plugs. Take a look at the manual for your dvr box to see if you can find any mention of this.

If you have a Motorola box you might want to look at this link (http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/How_to_use_a_Motorola_DVR/Setup#Additional_HDMI_Settings). Scroll down to "audio output:" and look at the option for L-PCM. If you have a different box maybe this site has instructions for your box too.

Sorry. I got to this post a little late. The guy already came a few mins ago. See my other post about all this. If it has to be done again. I will remember to do this.

BTW KoRn, please write down the info on the 2nd line where it gives the firmware version, and then compare it to what it says after you get the new board installed. If you have say 1008 now, and then later it says 1011 or higher, then there's a good chance that this number does refer to the board version installed on the TV. This would help the rest of us know if we need a new board to solve problems.

Sorry. I got to this post a little late. The guy already came a few mins ago. See my other post about all this. If it has to be done again. I will remember to do this.

I looked back on this thread and noticed you said that you had 1008 on the second line. So now if you can tell us what it says now after the board replacement, we are in business! :) Thanks.

Good catch. The number did infact change and now its 1009. Looks like thats a good sign.

I looked back on this thread and noticed you said that you had 1008 on the second line. So now if you can tell us what it says now after the board replacement, we are in business! :) Thanks.

I actually have a Motorola box. A DCH6416. On the box. I currently have the audio out setting set to "auto". It seems like the L-PCM is the ticket for the fix in my situation. Or is the "PASS THROUGH" option also something I should look into? I kind of doubt that since im using the tv speakers for now? I also noticed in the Motorola manual. It says if your using hdmi and your tv speakers you do not need to use standard audio cables. What do you think? As a whole. What im getting at. It would be great if I could get by just using the 1 hdmi cable and nothing else. Thanks alot for that info.

L-PCM sounds like it would be the right setting for the RCA cables to function.

You shouldn't have to use RCA cables except to avoid the drop out problem you were getting. Now that you have the new board you should just use hdmi and see if the problem is fixed. If not call Samy again, and use the RCA as a temporary fix (it limits you to stereo output).

Good catch. The number did infact change and now its 1009. Looks like thats a good sign.

Great, thx! That's the same as mine. Mine was built in Aug. Some ppl had 1011 on TV's built in Sept.

Cool. Have you had any problems with the audio drop out or tearing? Really hoping this fixes it and doesnt show its ugly head again in the future.

Great, thx! That's the same as mine. Mine was built in Aug. Some ppl had 1011 on TV's built in Sept.

Cool. Have you had any problems with the audio drop out or tearing? Really hoping this fixes it and doesnt show its ugly head again in the future.

No I haven't had any problems, but I don't have anything connected on hdmi, either (yet). Mine came with firmware 1020 on it which is different than your setup also.

No, not at all. As for my own problem, I wonder if a 6ms set would make any difference? Can any gamers here share their experience with motion 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?

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!!!

Open Catalyst Control Center and select Advanced View. Click on the + next to DTV (DVI) and select Scaling Options. Set to 0%. Set resolution to 1360x768 60Hz 32bit color.

Hi Koui,

No such DTV (DVI) group to click on in my CCC 7.10. Probably makes sense as I'm using component, not DVI. :) Anyone know how to do this for component?

I have a question and I need some insight ASAP, as IF im going to go ahead with this i want to do it before Friday.

I have last years model, the LNS4041D (same tv pretty much, same model line, look, size, just last years) and paid $1500CDN from costco about 7 months ago. I love the TV, no problems at all. But now I see Best buy has the 4042H for $1200CDN and am tempted to refund my Samsung from costco, run over to best buy and get that one simply cause I would be getting about $330CDN back after all the taxes.

Should I do it? Would it even be a worthy upgrade? Will I notice a much better picture out of this years model as opposed to last years? I would hate to lug back the tv again but $330CDN savings is quite a bit. I also would feel kinda bad for returning another good working tv, but $330 would go a long ways in some extra Xmas cash for me.

Also if I return it to costco, since theres nothing wrong with the tv...what would I tell them? I cant just say "Oh im getting a newer one else where and saving money".....

It took me awhile to find a perfect TV set and one side of me is saying "dont do it"...ala the saying goes "if it aint broke, dount tinker with it"....then the other side telling me to do it ASAP and get it over with...

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.

Anyone know how to do this for component?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)