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post #2821 of 4112
11/2/11 at 8:24am
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You're trying to.compare 2 different technologies. LCD will most always look more vivid. If you prefer that type of image then stick with LCD. Plasma (in particular the Samsung) will offer a more natural/correct/film like picture.

I agree. If my room was light controlled, the plasma picture is better - much more film like and natural. In my case, given the large number of windows (some up very high), I think I need the increased light output of the LED. In a perfect world, I would have 2 displays - LED for day time and Plasma for night time. Of course, I would need to get a new wife too....
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post #2822 of 4112
11/2/11 at 1:11pm
Not sure why, but when i stream 3d movies in 1080p to the samsung, from my PC to the TV, through the wireless adapter it won't play 3d movies that are in native 1080p? It says "not supported video codec"

is anyone else having this problem? it plays 3d video in 720p, and 2d in 1080p, and the files are in .mkv format for both types of movies

HELP!

Nick
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post #2823 of 4112
11/2/11 at 1:42pm
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Originally Posted by stpetebro View Post

Not sure why, but when i stream 3d movies in 1080p to the samsung, from my PC to the TV, through the wireless adapter it won't play 3d movies that are in native 1080p? It says "not supported video codec"

is anyone else having this problem? it plays 3d video in 720p, and 2d in 1080p, and the files are in .mkv format for both types of movies

HELP!

Nick

As often as codecs change etc, tbh it's just best to have a small htpc in your setup if you really want to watch a ton of downloaded files. All the smart tv stuff is cool and all, but it just doesn't compare to having a proper htpc setup imo.
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post #2824 of 4112
11/2/11 at 1:59pm
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Originally Posted by azca33 View Post

I have read about peeling and a buzzing sound. Has anyone experienced this on the 51" model?

When I first unpacked my 51", the top left corner showed a bit of peeling, but wasn't noticeable. I figured I would keep an eye on it over the first month and return it if I had to. It hasn't gotten any worse (since May), and I couldn't be happier with it.

As for the buzzing, I have the internal speakers off and play everything through surround sound as well, and I havent had any problems with buzzing. My understanding is that the buzz isn't coming from the speakers, but the set itself though, right?

Either way, I haven't had any problems.
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post #2825 of 4112
11/2/11 at 8:13pm
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Originally Posted by roraniel View Post

I just made sure my BluRay player had the Amazon app.

Is there any other way around this? I can't get Yahoo Widgets on either my Samsung TV or BR player!
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post #2826 of 4112
11/3/11 at 1:35am
Anyone using a D7000 or D8000 with a PS3 on HDMI1 and the game mode enabled with input renamed as "PC".
According to some tests renaming the HDMI1 input cuts the lag to 16ms, and it does feel more responsive than just the game mode.

However, by enabling the PC mode, the image is quite a bit softer. It's very noticeable in menu screen texts, not so much in gameplay.
I can not enable "Screen Fit" in PC mode, only available options are 16:9 and 4:3. I think that's causing the softening of the image, but I don't think there is any overscan though
A lot of other options are grayed out also, but that's expected in a PC mode. However I can't find a reason why the Screen Fit should not be selectable.

Also, if I disable the PC mode by renaming it back to "Game", the HDMI black level resets itself to Low. A minor bug, it seems.
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post #2827 of 4112
11/3/11 at 10:47pm
I just bought the PN51D7000 a week ago and on a pure blue screen I found 2 dead pixels. Would any of you return the TV because of that?

I am within the return policy so I was wondering if two dead pixels are normal or that's worth taking the TV back.

Thoughts?
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post #2828 of 4112
11/4/11 at 4:25am
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Originally Posted by azca33 View Post

I just bought the PN51D7000 a week ago and on a pure blue screen I found 2 dead pixels. Would any of you return the TV because of that?

I am within the return policy so I was wondering if two dead pixels are normal or that's worth taking the TV back.

Thoughts?

If you can't see them under normal viewing conditions, watching tv, movie, or game, then no I wouldn't bother replacing the tv.
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post #2829 of 4112
11/4/11 at 6:04am
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Originally Posted by azca33 View Post

I just bought the PN51D7000 a week ago and on a pure blue screen I found 2 dead pixels. Would any of you return the TV because of that?

I am within the return policy so I was wondering if two dead pixels are normal or that's worth taking the TV back.

Thoughts?

2 dead? Nah.
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post #2830 of 4112
11/4/11 at 8:30am
Thanks for the replies. I also heard that dead pixels spread, is that true?
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post #2831 of 4112
11/5/11 at 12:32am
Same here, I have 2 dead pixels and 1 stuck pixel. I decided to keep it since I couldn't see them from where I was watching. The only time I see them is when I go up close to the TV. Hopefully they don't spread and maybe even go live. I remember there was something you could do for PC monitors that flashed images rapidly to get them working again. Wonder if it'll work on plasmas.
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post #2832 of 4112
11/5/11 at 7:05am
Can anybody tell me whether it's an ok idea or a really bad idea for one person to try to lift the 51D7000 out of the box and set it on the stand? The assembly instructions make it sound like there's a slot in the bottom of the TV so that it will sit by itself on the stand before you put the screws in. So I'm thinking lift it out, line up the slot with the top of the stand, slide it down, and done. But I'd hate to be stuck with a 50 lb TV in the air and find out that it doesn't work that way. Thanks!
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post #2833 of 4112
11/5/11 at 7:40am
Are you not supposed to lay it face down like the bigger models? I laid mine face down on a blanket, installed the stand, then stood it back up.
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post #2834 of 4112
11/5/11 at 7:45am
Yes that's what it says, although that's been my least favorite part of setting up an HDTV since the first one I ever got. We take incredible pains to use a microfiber cloth to clean these things, and never touch the screen with anything else, but the instructions say to lay it face down on a blanket. Must be ok, but I never liked it.
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post #2835 of 4112
11/5/11 at 7:46am
Gotcha. Yeah, there is a lot of FUD about leaning plasmas or laying them face down. I kept the static bag around it that it came with when I laid mine down. No big deal.
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post #2836 of 4112
11/5/11 at 10:19am
Ok, thanks. Did you get it done yourself, or with a helper?
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post #2837 of 4112
11/5/11 at 1:22pm
Needed a helper for my 64".
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post #2838 of 4112
11/5/11 at 2:32pm
Well. I just ordered a 59D7000. Hopefully I will not have the issues I have read about. If i do, it's getting swapped with a ST30.

Wish me luck.
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post #2839 of 4112
11/5/11 at 5:45pm
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Originally Posted by brian6751 View Post

Well. I just ordered a 59D7000. Hopefully I will not have the issues I have read about. If i do, it's getting swapped with a ST30.

Wish me luck.

Good luck!

I've had the same model for 1 week now, ordered from a local (well known) NYC distributor. It's a June build (1010 fw) and I've put at least 50 hours on it now. The picture has not failed to impress several critics, and (assuming I understand what they are) I have yet to witness "pops" (but don't watch sports). I have noticed what I believe is referred to as "floating blacks", an infrequent, rapid adjustment (ramping) of black level during a movie, but haven't been terribly annoyed by it thus far. In my experimenting, Cinema smooth seems palatable, and reduces or eliminates this floating.

My biggest gripe is buzzing - this can be very audible in a quiet room if you have reasonably good hearing (at 10 feet), especially when you first turn it on (at which point it seems to be mostly power supply noise from the back). But I have found that warming the set up for an hour or so brings it down to an acceptable level, and most of the noise is the inherent buzz from the panel face (not power supply). Even low volume audio masks most of this (if you really obsess on it, you will notice it during quiet passages), so I think I can live with it so long as it doesn't get worse. FWIW, my gf can't hear it at all (but she has more HF hearing loss than me for sure). Wouldn't be suprised if some of this is luck of the draw, perhaps you can get a buzzer, a mute, or anything in between. But, I am particularly sensitive to HF noise and have no way of knowing how I compare to those who claim to have totally silent displays. Oh, and it's a little louder when you send it a 24p signal.

In summary:
Pops? no
Peeling? no
Floating Blacks? minimal
Buzz? yes, but manageable so far
Image Retention? no - after 6 hours of letterbox viewing, not even a trace!

This is a beautiful display - none of the artificial feeling I get from most LCDs. I found CNet's calibration a little green and am using the settings from a Chad B. calibration which was posted in the cal thread (a little dark, but very nice otherwise).
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post #2840 of 4112
11/5/11 at 6:21pm
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Originally Posted by AvidHiker View Post


Good luck!

I've had the same model for 1 week now, ordered from a local (well known) NYC distributor. It's a June build (1010 fw) and I've put at least 50 hours on it now. The picture has not failed to impress several critics, and (assuming I understand what they are) I have yet to witness "pops" (but don't watch sports). I have noticed what I believe is referred to as "floating blacks", an infrequent, rapid adjustment (ramping) of black level during a movie, but haven't been terribly annoyed by it thus far. In my experimenting, Cinema smooth seems palatable, and reduces or eliminates this floating.

My biggest gripe is buzzing - this can be very audible in a quiet room if you have reasonably good hearing (at 10 feet), especially when you first turn it on (at which point it seems to be mostly power supply noise from the back). But I have found that warming the set up for an hour or so brings it down to an acceptable level, and most of the noise is the inherent buzz from the panel face (not power supply). Even low volume audio masks most of this (if you really obsess on it, you will notice it during quiet passages), so I think I can live with it so long as it doesn't get worse. FWIW, my gf can't hear it at all (but she has more HF hearing loss than me for sure). Wouldn't be suprised if some of this is luck of the draw, perhaps you can get a buzzer, a mute, or anything in between. But, I am particularly sensitive to HF noise and have no way of knowing how I compare to those who claim to have totally silent displays. Oh, and it's a little louder when you send it a 24p signal.

In summary:
Pops? no
Peeling? no
Floating Blacks? minimal
Buzz? yes, but manageable so far
Image Retention? no - after 6 hours of letterbox viewing, not even a trace!

This is a beautiful display - none of the artificial feeling I get from most LCDs. I found CNet's calibration a little green and am using the settings from a Chad B. calibration which was posted in the cal thread (a little dark, but very nice otherwise).

I ordered it from Vanns through Amazon. I've dealt with Vanns before and they seem like a stand up company.

Do you guys use other people's settings because you don't have calibration discs or do these settings end up looking better than what you can do with the disc?
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post #2841 of 4112
11/5/11 at 7:29pm
How do you know what build your TV is? I hear people say I have a June build or August build, but how do you know?
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post #2842 of 4112
11/5/11 at 7:38pm
White sticker on back
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post #2843 of 4112
11/5/11 at 9:07pm
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Originally Posted by brian6751 View Post

I ordered it from Vanns through Amazon. I've dealt with Vanns before and they seem like a stand up company.

Do you guys use other people's settings because you don't have calibration discs or do these settings end up looking better than what you can do with the disc?

I love Vanns. I have placed many orders through them and they are by far the best company I've ever dealt with. Their customer service is exceptional and they truly believe, the customer is always right.

When it comes to video settings, I don't use other peoples settings, nor do I waste money on calibration discs. I play around with the settings and stop when I see something I like. Everyone's eyes are different and what looks good to me, may not look good to you. I know some might not agree with me but nobody can disagree that your own eyes are your best tool when it comes to display settings.
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post #2844 of 4112
11/5/11 at 11:00pm
So I just bought my PN51D7000 one week ago and it's a February build. Would that be concerning to anyone? Why would I not have a newer build if I just bought it a week ago?
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post #2845 of 4112
11/6/11 at 2:13am
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Originally Posted by brian6751 View Post

Do you guys use other people's settings because you don't have calibration discs or do these settings end up looking better than what you can do with the disc?

I'm an Oppo BRP owner, so have the included Avia test disc but I've just been too lazy to learn to use it. Even with a test disc, but without the proper additional equipment, you will never get anywhere near the level of fine tuning that's posible with these Samsung plasmas (they are very calibration-friendly). If you're happy with the settings by eye, that's fine, but I would maintain you are absolutely not getting the most out of your plasma. I have tried three different extensive calibrations now, it just takes 5 minutes or so to pop in all the numbers. Then of course it's still up to you to judge for yourself if the result is better than what you can do by eye (at least, IMO, this is by far a better starting point for personal tweaking). Besides, everything can be reset very easily back to factory settings (hold Exit on the remote for 10 sec).

Even experienced DIY calibrators will admit it is absolutely impossible to get by eye (way too many variables). If you have an eye for film, you will appreciate the results. So, why not try one? Of course, each panel requires it's own unique settings, but I think one of these should get you in the ballpark (start with cnet's):

I'm currently using this one:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...5#post21054925

Seems popular:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...9#post20663429

And then there is Katzmaier's (Cnet's):
http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19410_102-535831.html
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post #2846 of 4112
11/6/11 at 4:23am
I guess it won't hurt to try the cnet settings and then use a test disc. See what one I like better.

Fwiw I have three different popular test discs but I prefer the new Disney WOW one. It's very easy to use and very well made. Seems to give me better results too.
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post #2847 of 4112
11/6/11 at 2:11pm
Father-law just purchased the 59D7000. Two quick questions: every five or ten minutes in the upper left hand corner, a samsung logo appears, displaying all major highlights of the tv (hdmi 1.4, screen size +1, smart tv, etc); how do I turn this off. Also, when I hit info, a logo stating store demo appears in the middle of the screen. Is it possible he was sold a demo from BB?

Thank you in advance.
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post #2848 of 4112
11/6/11 at 2:42pm
sectornine,

From the Owner's manual:
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If the TV is in the Store Demo mode, it will reset audio and picture settings every 30 minutes. Change the settings from Store Demo mode to Home Use mode using the Plug & Play procedure. Press the SOURCE button to select TV mode, and go to MENU > System > Plug & Play > Press ENTER.


Larry
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post #2849 of 4112
11/6/11 at 3:02pm
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Originally Posted by azca33 View Post

So I just bought my PN51D7000 one week ago and it's a February build. Would that be concerning to anyone? Why would I not have a newer build if I just bought it a week ago?

Mines from march. And it's solid had it 2 months.
Cross fingers.
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post #2850 of 4112
11/6/11 at 3:05pm
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