Official Samsung UNXXD7000 Owners' Thread - Page 44

Originally Posted by CoopKill


The studder issue I narrowed down to something to do with the DTV box, and dvr. My other box has not done it to date (about a week)

Originally Posted by Fanaticalism

The Elites do not suffer from clouding in any shape or form with the XBR being noticeable when off axis but little to none on axis.

I never noticed my car needed an oil change until the mechanic told me... Ok, I kid, I kid!

Originally Posted by kissfan003

Hi all, Just got mine 2 days ago. Thanks for the calibration suggestions. Has anyone had problems getting netflix to authenticate. I put in my Uname and pass and it just sits on the big red netflix screen with the progress bar moving from left to right. Left it for an hour tonight. No timeout, nothing. Anyone have a suggestion? Is it possible to uninstall the netflix app and reinstall it?

Thanks in advance!!!

Originally Posted by 10n

Hello,

I am the owner of an Samsung UE46D7000 which has 2 big (my opinion) problems
1. accentuated clouding/light bleeding
2. when I watch images that pan quickly (gaming or sports like football,soccer) vertical imperfections are visible (something like faint shadows)


So after I've discovered this problem I've contacted Local Samsung representative. First they even said that this was normal (even if they saw the pictures).
Also they had the audacity to ask me to put the backlight to value 4/20.
After I've took the the device in the service even if I requested to give me a new TV (because that clearly they've sold me a TV with manufacturing problems) the opted to replace the panel.

Today I've received the "fixed" TV and off course both problems still persist, now the clouding effect has mode and from what I can see it's a little more visible. I will contact them again on monday.

(I do not have the privileges to post images/links in the forum ... so if anybody can help me with this I could PM them images far both "states")
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I know that this thread is for the UN model but has anybody encountered these problems? especially the second one (the vertical imperfections/shadows)


Thank you.

Ionut.

Originally Posted by MKANET

I dont have your exact TV; but mine is in the same family as yours... the UN55D8000.

Is this your first LCD/LED side-lit based TV? Regardless of manufacturer, model number, and name, you will see some signs that the TV is using this technology. Some settings will greatly exaggerate these symptoms and some will hide them to where they aren't issues to most people.

There are a few options to consider:

1. Switch to a plasma TV:
Be prepared to watch TV in the dark; or with the lights dimmed. Otherwise, you lose any picture quality gained by owning a plasma TV. Brightness is the only reason I didn't get a plasma TV. Inviting friends over to watch the game in the dark. Seriously?

3. Local Dimming TV:
Pay 70% more and get a Sony XBR46HX929 local-dimming TV. This technology will offer you the same brightness as you have in your current TV; plus it doesnt have the flashlight effect from the corners of the screen. All the LEDs are placed like a checkerboard all along the back of the TV.

There is a side effect with this type of technology though, you will see a glow where each LED is placed when watching scenes with small bright objects on a black or very dark background. I had to return my LG local dimming TV LG LX9500 due to this side effect when watching space movies like BSG. I'd see all the LED's glow in a checkerboard fashion along the back of the TV when showing outer-space/space-field videos. I first thought the TV was broken; but found out that's the side effect of owning an local dimming TV. This shouldn't be a problem when watching regular sports though. IMO, the picture quality/colors from an LG isn't as nice as Samsung.

3. Upgrade to the UE46D8000.
The flashlighting effect is less. Especially, when watching movies. The cost different between the 7000 and 8000 is minor.

PS: Can you post your settings? I have my backlight set at 12. It's just right for me on my D8000.

Originally Posted by 10n

Thank you for your advices (the 3 alternatives), I'm beginning to think to go with the plasma.
Currently I'm waiting for the final answer from Samsung.


My current settings are:
* Picture Mode: Movie
* Backlight: 10
* Contrast: 95
* Brightness: 45
* any extra processing OFF

Originally Posted by MKANET

Backlight 10 is kind of low, and the brightness seems a bit too high. If you're comfortable with the brightness being that low, you should get a plasma. The whole point of getting an Samsung LCD over a plasma is for it's dramatic brightness and deep vibrant colors. To my eyes, a plasma TV is less spectacular; but doesnt have imperfections you would normally see on a "pumped up" Samsung LCD TV on certain scenes. However, no matter what, you shouldn't see the imperfections when watching football, soccer, etc. If you do, it seems like you have a bad TV.

PS: I tried those settings. On my UND8000, the picture looks HORRIBLE. It looks like someone sucked the life out of the TV. You really should take the time to adjust the settings. Not all processing settings are bad. If you turn off the Automotion completely, you basically turn the TV into a 4-5 year old 60Hz TV. You should try Automotion=custom. Blur-reduction=10, Judder reduction=0. This will give a much smoother picture without any weird processing effects such as soap-opera-effect.

Originally Posted by caddguy6

IggyAZ, the 55D7000 web browser looks good and for the most part is useable, to a point. Using the sensor touchpad on the remote for cursor movement takes a bit to master.

Not all web site content, especially video playbacks will work. The major pain in the butt I have is that I can't read emails in my Comcast/xfinity inbox. I can only see that I've received emails on the summary screen but the browser cannot display the "Zimbra" based page that the full inbox needs to show me the actual emails. So I still need my laptop nearby.

Most web sites display and look great on that 55" screen, with good wireless speed and you can keep the main TV feed as a pip on the screen.

Originally Posted by 10n

The reason why the backlight is to a lower value is to reduce the clouding problem.
I've "played" with all the settings and both problems were visible on the specified conditions.
I will try the options you've suggested to see if I like the resulting image.

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Edit: sorry I didn't realize that I can upload the images. This is the tv after it has been "repaired". (please ignore the apple logo that is reflected in the screen)

Originally Posted by Raikku

3d-quality doesn't mean anything to me, 'cause I don't plan to use 3d at all.

Originally Posted by IggyAZ

Seems my QWERTY is not working on the keybaord side while on the internet.

The remote pairs fine, but strange things happen when I try to type.
Upon selecting a BING search box I try to type with the keyboard.
I see the letters on the QWERTY screen but nothing going to the tv or BING line.
I do get the numeric keypad when asking to type a word
On the Internet remote side all works like normal except the keypad for ltters and numbers.


I have reset and paired a few times and each time it says it is paired.

What do you think?
Am I doing something wrong?
Also I did not receive much of anything about the QWERTY in my set.

Originally Posted by MKANET

I think this might be a bug. I also have the same problem on my D8000's QWERTY keyboard when trying to type my netflix username/password. I have to use the virtual QWERTY keyboard on the screen instead. It's a bit hard to believe that Samsung didnt bother testing this.

Originally Posted by IggyAZ

I have also left a message online with Samsung. Hopefully I will receive a reply soon. Has anyone called them?

Originally Posted by MKANET

Where did you ask your question? I've been afraid to call Samsung because I heard their tech support is one of the worst experiences; with no useful information.