Official Samsung UNxxES8000 Owner's Thread - Page 262

I think you know a lot more than you say you do. And quite frankly, a lot of it is over my head, as well, but the goal here is to get the most out of your TV - - picture and enjoyment wise.

I remember reading a book a long time ago (high school) that basically said that if someone can't communicate in a language that a fifth grader can understand, them somebody is jiving you.

I used "clear and on" for the first 4 months and had blur and stuttering. Using "off and off" stopped the blurring instantly. I've checked and it still occurs with clear and on. I do still get stutter occasionally but I put that down to Sky HD being rubbish, whatever film mode I use doesn't make any difference. I also don't get soap opera effect unless I use smooth.

Thanks.

Ah that is what I thought, HS means Sharp panel. The 60" sets really are entirely different sets than the 46" and 55". They run the same software but the panel hardware is utterly different. The 60" sets appear to all use Sharp panels which behave very, very differently. Everything from black levels, to viewing angles, to sub-pixel structure, you name it on the 60" sets has nothing at all to do with the 46-55" set performance. I'm not sure what the 65" sets use.

I've never seen the 60" Samsung ES (or sharps) have the sort of horizontal striping that I am talking about so it's no surprise that your set is free of that issue.

I wonder how many, if any of the 46-55" are entirely free of the stupid horizontal odd vs even banding Samsung introduced with some of their C-series panels. (same boat for Sony since they use the same panels)
Edited by skibum5000 - 12/11/12 at 1:50pm

I was wondering what everyone sees if they use Menu->Support->Self Diagnosis->Picture Test?

If you look at the orange soccer ball at the bottom right and then blue bucket to the left of that do you notice that every other 'scanline' going across the soccer ball is brighter orange than the one above and below it and that for the bucket it is every other line is a brighter shade of blue? If you don't notice that from normal distance, what about if you go close to the screen? Trying to figure out the odd vs even scanlines putting out somewhat different shades even when all are fed the same color issue that some sets have. Thanks.

Yes/No:
TV size:
Panel Type (SQ01,HS01,US02, etc.):

My results:
Yes, pretty clearly so. The object seem to have horizontal stripes running across them, every other scanline is clearly a brighter shade.
55" (ES7100)
US02

Someone else's so far:
No, not at all.
60" (ES8000)
HS01 (Sharp panel that appears to be used in all 60" sets)

Please refer to this link: http://asia.cnet.com/is-tv-brightness-uniformity-a-problem-62213336.htm What you are seeing is called Vertical Banding, it has to do with brightness uniformity and is something inherent to the LED/LCD technology. There is not much you can do about it other than playing the "Panel Lotto" and have it replaced under warranty. Some sets may be better than others but they all have it to some degree. It's the worse on the 65" Models.

Hope this helps
Edited by Bolt989 - 12/11/12 at 12:04pm

Check the Guide in my signature for Banding and let us know. Is it too late to exchange it? Good luck.

Mine has none at all. I didn't realize your ES had any Bolt.

FYI - I think it varies with your provider. I used to have Comcast but I had major problems with their DVR's - - we have two DVR's in the house - one upstairs for mama and one for me in the man cave. I could never get their "On Demand" to work right - - it stuttered, spit and messed all over itself. That and the fact that Comcast blew off two home appointments when I had to take off work to meet with them sealed their fate. I really believe that Comcast has bandwidth issues.

Ever since switching to Directv (and installing a dish heater that makes trips up on the roof no longer necessary) - - I have not had any problems with downloading content, PQ, or skipping of frames. Sure, occasionally there can be some "hiccups," - but that could be due to the movie, the satellite position or weather conditions. But it's infrequent and the PQ is stunning. Plus I get NFL Prime Ticket and three or four 3D channels.

And I noticed that the sound quality (Dolby 5.1) was much clearer and cleaner with my satellite reception.

I have AMP set at "Clear" with Motion off. Does a Bluray disc stutter? Any frame rate drops there? If not, then there is a good chance that it's the signal from your cable provider but they'll never own up to it. IMHO.

thank you both for the input, and unfortunately it is too late to get a replacement. would this vertical banding become worse over time though? now i'm wondering if it's necessary to purchase an extended insurance from squaretrade?!

I would get one - and did. But from what I know so far, banding will neither get better nor worse.

ok, i just got a 3yr warranty from squaretrade, but it only covers up until 11/6/2015 though, does that sound right? i thought this 3yr plan is after the manufacturer's 1yr, no?

Hmmm, I don't know. A lot of us here did it through Costco's website even though we didn't buy it from them. It was $99 plus like a $5 charge for not being a member for what seems to have worked out as 5 years total. 2 years through Samsung/Costco, then 3 years through Square Trade. Sorry I thought that's what you were originally talking about. You are right that yours sounds like 2 years. Maybe call them to confirm and even cancel it if you paid more?

That does not sound right. It should be either 2016 or 2017, depending on whether or not you get the extended manufacturer's warranty. Some of us got it when we signed up, and others didn't. I would call ST directly and find out - they were very helpful when I first purchased my warranty.

Good luck!

I was wondering what everyone sees if they use Menu->Support->Self Diagnosis->Picture Test?

I don't know about anyone else but I see a picture of Garnoch in his plaid PJ's.

I think you must have been watching Operation Desert Stormy instead, RFB. HA, I read the first part of your post as if you were being serious, then out of no where came the last line. Very nice indeed haha. Well played. Now quit screwing around and get to hooking up the DoubleD!

Not sure if anyone can help me. I was at a firends help and they asked me a question about movies on an external drive...

A friend has and hooked up an external hard drive with movies on it. which are saved as .mp4

Now the tv sees them and plays them fine, but the issue is that the file shows up twice. One plays, the other says file type not supported. It is just annoying because its very cluttered and not clean.

Anyone shed light on this?

Thanks,
Ser

If at all possible, I would look at a "Media Server" with an attached drive as part of the "Media Server Configuration." It's a much more elegant solution. I have the Micca EP350 and have been very happy with it. I'm sure other folks will have suggestions. Just hanging a drive and trying to access via the Samsung sounds like a lot of problems.

I do not use any of the Samsung apps. - I stream from my Bluray player. I'm just leery of the Samsung interface and inherent difficulties. And trying to get them resolved from Samsung support is not a cheery prospect.

As long as the PQ is good, that's what's most important to me.

I'm in the same boat as RicoFB in not really using the Samsung apps much, but instead of the Micca, I use an Apple TV pointed to 8TB drives and use it for streaming also. Hopefully someone can answer your question directly or offer additional solutions like a WDTV or something.

Well, I mean besides the obvious.



(secretly I had been hoping he was actually a VS model, but alas.... from expectations of Christmas Miracle to The Nightmare Before Christmas just like that)
Edited by skibum5000 - 12/11/12 at 3:40pm

Sorry, no clue. Honestly I never use any of that stuff. I just plug my PC in (or to a much lesser extent, gamebox) and then I can run everything perfectly, better, and exactly as I want to.

Not feeling the love.
You're all driving me to drink, I tell ya

thanks guys, i just cancelled it with squaretrade and will be getting it from costco, since i am a member anyway.

OH, nice! You can do it right from Costco's website if you want.

Yes/No: No
TV size: 55ES8000
Panel Type (SQ01,HS01,US02, etc.): TS01

I use to get a message on the TV stating that my 3d glasses have been connected. I no longer did get this message when connecting the glasses, did they remove this in the latest firmware??

i still see that message ever since last night.

My message still happens too. Dumb question but are you sure they're working? Maybe the battery is dying?

I figured it out, if i press and hold the power button for a few seconds the message comes up, if i just quickly hit the power button the glasses still turn on but the message does not apear. weird

thanks

Anyone got the smart hub maintenance message today?, if you put "don't show this message again", do you still receive future notifications?