Official Samsung UNxxES8000 Owner's Thread - Page 438

Originally Posted by gamermwm 

My 2 year old Pioneer 920K receiver has already died on me so I just upgraded to a Denon AVR-1913. I'm hoping I don't have any HDMI handshaking issues with the Denon and my Samsung TV or Dish Hopper. I don't think I'll ever buy another Pioneer again. I'll probably be happier anyway as the Denon is supposed to have better sound quality compared to Pioneer, Yamaha, Sony, Onkyo and others. I bought from an authorized dealer on Amazon, so I feel pretty good about Denon's 2 year warranty

Originally Posted by Jason Backhouse 

Hi. Does anybody know the key differences between my UE46ES8000 (UK Version) and the UN46ES8000 (apart from local regional differences in Smart Hub) I am refering to Picture settings and other menu settings. Also, what would happen if I installed the US firmware on my UK ES8000?

Cheers.

Originally Posted by OugaBooga 

hahaha, you complain bout 9-10% tax ? try 13% in ontario canada & then look @ our reg prices versus USA prices, it's crazy how we get ripped off up here.I wanted some gaming chair that was on amazon for 120 & the canadian amazon.ca is selling it for 308 THEN add that bloody 13% tax.................SHEESH ! ! ! ! ! !

Originally Posted by Bladerunner1959 

We in the colonies rule!

Originally Posted by Bladerunner1959 

Capt, did you do the full update from Support, Self Diagnosis and then Reset followed by cold restart? I did and it resolved a few issues. Start there and then it may help isolate the true issues.

Originally Posted by Bladerunner1959 

Captain, affirmative; write down all settings and then re-enter ...

Originally Posted by Cap'n Preshoot 

Since the 1047 update was posted for download my 65ES8000 has periodically been displaying a network error message, "Error_model_bind"

I check the network settings, all OK, even went through & re-detected the wireless AP and settings, etc., again all OK.
I next performed the 1047 firmware update, allowing it to complete & automatically power-cycle the TV. Still no joy, as the error message is still periodically appearing.

I've also noticed that our two TIVO universal remotes are periodically losing the ability to control Volume & mute, but power-cycling the TV will temporarily correct that as well.

What's going on here? Anybody else?

Originally Posted by xitman 

Hello Cap'n.

I'm having a similar issue which only started yesterday. Read my post #13094. Also user from post #13099 seem to be having a similar issue.

I did a full reset and it didn't solve it. I noticed that the message hasn't came up after that, but I still can't use any apps that require Internet connection.

Originally Posted by Cap'n Preshoot 

Since the 1047 update was posted for download my 65ES8000 has periodically been displaying a network error message, "Error_model_bind"

I check the network settings, all OK, even went through & re-detected the wireless AP and settings, etc., again all OK.
I next performed the 1047 firmware update, allowing it to complete & automatically power-cycle the TV. Still no joy, as the error message is still periodically appearing.

I've also noticed that our two TIVO universal remotes are periodically losing the ability to control Volume & mute, but power-cycling the TV will temporarily correct that as well.

What's going on here? Anybody else?

Originally Posted by Op's Guy 

Nice write up Blade. Still enjoying my 65"

Originally Posted by xitman 

Hello Cap'n.

I'm having a similar issue which only started yesterday. Read my post #13094. Also user from post #13099 seem to be having a similar issue.

I did a full reset and it didn't solve it. I noticed that the message hasn't came up after that, but I still can't use any apps that require Internet connection.

Originally Posted by sony1717 

On every one of my 4 deliveries it has been a 1-person crew bringing in the box which is clearly labeled for 2-people to carry and only "this side up" - they ignore all of those instructions and bring the box in on a dolly - on its end. As for the "white glove" aspect, that is laughable. I'd rather not let these folks in past my front door (and almost didn't once since they have showed up twice in unmarked vans - one was an Enterprise rental with the TV boxes just banging around in the back). Don't think that this is the cause for any of the panel issues, but also can't be good for what happens to these sets in transit if this is just what I see.

Originally Posted by Bladerunner1959 

8 month in ownership and shootout!!!

I was in the Magnolia section yesterday while on my Bluray run and had a chance to see the 65es8000, 55vt50 and a 55" Sony hx950: Long story short I am more of a Samsung fanboy than everrrrr!

The Sony was very nice but extremely overpriced for the real estate and it was easily NOT superior to the 8000. Enough of that chat. The color palet was super, the picture was detailed and sharp, the blacks were great. letterbox bars were inky. I could own one and be very happy. If I was a HX950 owner and saw my 8000 in someone elses house dialed in well, i'd probably have some buyers remorse, not severe, but i'd be feeling it.

The VT50 was nice, smooth, and set for my liking as I viewed it first in their calibrated settings and then tweaked it to my liking...The color was great, the blacks were obvious inky if not overly inky at time obscuring fine black details that I think should be there. Yes, easily the deepest darkest blacks but....Overall, the tv is simply not as sharply detailed and does not have that lifelike "clarity and realism" that I see in my 60" 8000 or in the 65" 8000 that was in the same dimly lit room. The VT50 does not engage in a "realism" as does my 8000. I dont care who what where about any review , any comment here or anywhere...the VT simply does not produce the realism and being-there effect I have on my 60" 8000. Honestly, I do try to observe the whole "inky black" concept in life now more than ever. Its an overrated aspect. On the VT50 i can always tell i am viewing "plasma" as opposed to simply "being there". I have always seen this in plasma. I thought i wanted plasma when i first started shopping 10 months ago...Yes, I'd be happy owninga VT50, its a great tv for the money..a no-brainer great dollar value BUT....I'd definately suffer buyers remorse if I had a vt50 in my house and saw a well dialed in 8000 at a neighbors house.

The 65" 8000 that I was comparing these too was on fw 1046.2 and I viewed it in Geek settings in Movie, then my own Standard mode setting.

Even with mild banding, i'd easily rather own the 65" 8000 over the other two sets. The picture quality IS sharp, detailed, like "being there", with very nice if not great blacks. Black enough!!!! So yes, i'm tired of all the negative black talk when it comes to the 8000. Look at Macau and Hong Kong nighttime shots from Skyfall and you'll see. I saw the same shots on the Sharp Elite...i'll take my 8000 without a second of buyers remorse or wanting... The 8000 is THE most engaging and absorbing viewing experience among those three. (rediculous to even compare the Elite since they are so even and pricing is stupidly out of whack)...Loved the Sony, it was sweet and engaging but I preferred the detail and color on the 8000. Loved the VT but i was always aware that I was watching a quality plasma TV as opposed to being absorbed and engaged in the viewing.

I'm envious of the 65" size (although my 60 is perfectly sized for my crib) even with its mild banding. maybe i'd change my though if I lived with it? I dont know and cant really say that for sure. My 60" 8000 suffers no issues whatsoever and after 8 months I am more pleased than ever.

Funny thing is I have a new prescription for glasses and since my eyes are very different, they process light differently. Now with glasses on, the viewing is improved because light is better defined and controlled by my glasses making less glare permitting the dark and black parts to be even darker...

Originally Posted by Bladerunner1959 

8 month in ownership and shootout!!!

I was in the Magnolia section yesterday while on my Bluray run and had a chance to see the 65es8000, 55vt50 and a 55" Sony hx950: Long story short I am more of a Samsung fanboy than everrrrr!

The Sony was very nice but extremely overpriced for the real estate and it was easily NOT superior to the 8000. Enough of that chat. The color palet was super, the picture was detailed and sharp, the blacks were great. letterbox bars were inky. I could own one and be very happy. If I was a HX950 owner and saw my 8000 in someone elses house dialed in well, i'd probably have some buyers remorse, not severe, but i'd be feeling it.

The VT50 was nice, smooth, and set for my liking as I viewed it first in their calibrated settings and then tweaked it to my liking...The color was great, the blacks were obvious inky if not overly inky at time obscuring fine black details that I think should be there. Yes, easily the deepest darkest blacks but....Overall, the tv is simply not as sharply detailed and does not have that lifelike "clarity and realism" that I see in my 60" 8000 or in the 65" 8000 that was in the same dimly lit room. The VT50 does not engage in a "realism" as does my 8000. I dont care who what where about any review , any comment here or anywhere...the VT simply does not produce the realism and being-there effect I have on my 60" 8000. Honestly, I do try to observe the whole "inky black" concept in life now more than ever. Its an overrated aspect. On the VT50 i can always tell i am viewing "plasma" as opposed to simply "being there". I have always seen this in plasma. I thought i wanted plasma when i first started shopping 10 months ago...Yes, I'd be happy owninga VT50, its a great tv for the money..a no-brainer great dollar value BUT....I'd definately suffer buyers remorse if I had a vt50 in my house and saw a well dialed in 8000 at a neighbors house.

The 65" 8000 that I was comparing these too was on fw 1046.2 and I viewed it in Geek settings in Movie, then my own Standard mode setting.

Even with mild banding, i'd easily rather own the 65" 8000 over the other two sets. The picture quality IS sharp, detailed, like "being there", with very nice if not great blacks. Black enough!!!! So yes, i'm tired of all the negative black talk when it comes to the 8000. Look at Macau and Hong Kong nighttime shots from Skyfall and you'll see. I saw the same shots on the Sharp Elite...i'll take my 8000 without a second of buyers remorse or wanting... The 8000 is THE most engaging and absorbing viewing experience among those three. (rediculous to even compare the Elite since they are so even and pricing is stupidly out of whack)...Loved the Sony, it was sweet and engaging but I preferred the detail and color on the 8000. Loved the VT but i was always aware that I was watching a quality plasma TV as opposed to being absorbed and engaged in the viewing.

I'm envious of the 65" size (although my 60 is perfectly sized for my crib) even with its mild banding. maybe i'd change my though if I lived with it? I dont know and cant really say that for sure. My 60" 8000 suffers no issues whatsoever and after 8 months I am more pleased than ever.

Funny thing is I have a new prescription for glasses and since my eyes are very different, they process light differently. Now with glasses on, the viewing is improved because light is better defined and controlled by my glasses making less glare permitting the dark and black parts to be even darker...

Originally Posted by Bladerunner1959 

8 month in ownership and shootout!!!

I was in the Magnolia section yesterday while on my Bluray run and had a chance to see the 65es8000, 55vt50 and a 55" Sony hx950: Long story short I am more of a Samsung fanboy than everrrrr!

The Sony was very nice but extremely overpriced for the real estate and it was easily NOT superior to the 8000. Enough of that chat. The color palet was super, the picture was detailed and sharp, the blacks were great. letterbox bars were inky. I could own one and be very happy. If I was a HX950 owner and saw my 8000 in someone elses house dialed in well, i'd probably have some buyers remorse, not severe, but i'd be feeling it.

The VT50 was nice, smooth, and set for my liking as I viewed it first in their calibrated settings and then tweaked it to my liking...The color was great, the blacks were obvious inky if not overly inky at time obscuring fine black details that I think should be there. Yes, easily the deepest darkest blacks but....Overall, the tv is simply not as sharply detailed and does not have that lifelike "clarity and realism" that I see in my 60" 8000 or in the 65" 8000 that was in the same dimly lit room. The VT50 does not engage in a "realism" as does my 8000. I dont care who what where about any review , any comment here or anywhere...the VT simply does not produce the realism and being-there effect I have on my 60" 8000. Honestly, I do try to observe the whole "inky black" concept in life now more than ever. Its an overrated aspect. On the VT50 i can always tell i am viewing "plasma" as opposed to simply "being there". I have always seen this in plasma. I thought i wanted plasma when i first started shopping 10 months ago...Yes, I'd be happy owninga VT50, its a great tv for the money..a no-brainer great dollar value BUT....I'd definately suffer buyers remorse if I had a vt50 in my house and saw a well dialed in 8000 at a neighbors house.

The 65" 8000 that I was comparing these too was on fw 1046.2 and I viewed it in Geek settings in Movie, then my own Standard mode setting.

Even with mild banding, i'd easily rather own the 65" 8000 over the other two sets. The picture quality IS sharp, detailed, like "being there", with very nice if not great blacks. Black enough!!!! So yes, i'm tired of all the negative black talk when it comes to the 8000. Look at Macau and Hong Kong nighttime shots from
Skyfall and you'll see. I saw the same shots on the Sharp Elite...i'll take my 8000 without a second of buyers remorse or wanting... The 8000 is THE most engaging and absorbing viewing experience among those three. (rediculous to even compare the Elite since they are so even and pricing is stupidly out of whack)...Loved the Sony, it was sweet and engaging but I preferred the detail and color on the 8000. Loved the VT but i was always aware that I was watching a quality plasma TV as opposed to being absorbed and engaged in the viewing.

I'm envious of the 65" size (although my 60 is perfectly sized for my crib) even with its mild banding. maybe i'd change my though if I lived with it? I dont know and cant really say that for sure. My 60" 8000 suffers no issues whatsoever and after 8 months I am more pleased than ever.

Funny thing is I have a new prescription for glasses and since my eyes are very different, they process light differently. Now with glasses on, the viewing is improved because light is better defined and controlled by my glasses making less glare permitting the dark and black parts to be even darker...