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post #361 of 3302
5/12/06 at 5:32pm
brianoh

The Samsung 3251D is excellent for Computer images, very clear, although the pictures look stretched because of the 16:9 aspect ratio, I don't know if there is away around this, but having said that I was very impressed with the VGA connection image from my laptop.

The HD picture is excellent and the SD picture is very good for an LCD, I cannot think of a better 32" LCD on the market right now. Negatives, poor blacks and poor sound.
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post #362 of 3302
5/12/06 at 8:04pm
I just purchased the 2641D -- any recommended settings on this model. Any help would be appreciated.
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post #363 of 3302
5/13/06 at 12:22am
Does anyone have any good settings for HD content on the 3251d? I am struggling to find settings that I am happy with. Thanks.
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post #364 of 3302
5/13/06 at 9:30am
Does Anyone know the dimensions for the Samsung LN-S4096D??? I have looked on their website and on the web and have found nothing.
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post #365 of 3302
5/13/06 at 9:12pm
Does the LN-S3251D have a backlite adjustment?
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post #366 of 3302
5/13/06 at 11:28pm
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Originally Posted by Bill-NJ View Post

Does the LN-S3251D have a backlite adjustment?

Yes. But it's not dynaimic. It's under the energy savings setting with 4 basic adjustments (off, low, med high)
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post #367 of 3302
5/14/06 at 11:20am
Here's the settings I'm currently using (though I'll probably be doing some more tweaking) after some suggestions from another poster in this thread and going over it with Digital Video Essentials:

Backlight - Medium
Contrast - 73
Brightness - 87
Sharpness - 0
Color - 35
Temperature - Warm 2

This provides much deeper blacks without losing shadow detail, and gets you as close to the 6500K standard as possible in terms of color (though you won't get all the way there without doing service menu adjustments). Because of the Warm 2 setting, color had to be turned down to de-saturate the reds.
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post #368 of 3302
5/14/06 at 1:15pm
What mode? Movie??
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post #369 of 3302
5/14/06 at 2:19pm
Custom...
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post #370 of 3302
5/14/06 at 5:38pm
I'm using similar settings to Jeff's.

Custom
Contrast 80
Brightness 55
Sharp 0
Color 45
Temp Warm 1

BTW, put the exact same settings in for movie and custom and then switch back and forth with the remote control. The pictures look much different in terms of the contrast and brightness. My guess is DNIE is "ON" for the custom setting and "OFF" for movie setting. I like my settings better when under custom, however.

mooneycj

edit: I have the 32 inch model LNS3251D I believe it is
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post #371 of 3302
5/14/06 at 6:29pm
I like mooney' settings failry well.Alot of times you can tell you may not like some people settings if the brightness is the same or higher than the contrast.
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post #372 of 3302
5/15/06 at 9:10am
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Originally Posted by acnownzu View Post

Here's the settings I'm currently using (though I'll probably be doing some more tweaking) after some suggestions from another poster in this thread and going over it with Digital Video Essentials:

Backlight - Medium
Contrast - 73
Brightness - 87
Sharpness - 0
Color - 35
Temperature - Warm 2

This provides much deeper blacks without losing shadow detail, and gets you as close to the 6500K standard as possible in terms of color (though you won't get all the way there without doing service menu adjustments). Because of the Warm 2 setting, color had to be turned down to de-saturate the reds.

I used this setting under custom. It made ahuge difference in black details.
thanx a lot
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post #373 of 3302
5/15/06 at 10:16am
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Originally Posted by acnownzu View Post

Here's the settings I'm currently using (though I'll probably be doing some more tweaking) after some suggestions from another poster in this thread and going over it with Digital Video Essentials:

Backlight - Medium
Contrast - 73
Brightness - 87
Sharpness - 0
Color - 35
Temperature - Warm 2

This provides much deeper blacks without losing shadow detail, and gets you as close to the 6500K standard as possible in terms of color (though you won't get all the way there without doing service menu adjustments). Because of the Warm 2 setting, color had to be turned down to de-saturate the reds.

I to just used your settings on my 3252. Great job! PBS was running a gardening show when I tested it and my o my the colors POP but naturally and oh so sweet! Skin tones are good and the 3D effect is strong! I'm loving my LN-S3252 and it's even better now! Thanks!

BTW I tested this set side by side with the Vizio 37 that Costco has on sale. I am in my BB return privilage so I had to try. I'd basically save aprox $500 and gain 5" and QAM but I couldn't even come close to the Sammy's picture. Back goes the Vizio.
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post #374 of 3302
5/15/06 at 11:10am
i've had a regular Tivo box for years now. I know they now have HD Tivo but my question is, will using just a regular Tivo w/any of these sets be ok? I don't want to have to fork out more money for an HD Tivo especially since I have a lifetime subscription to my regular Tivo.

I am considering either the LNS4692 or 4696.

thanks.
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post #375 of 3302
5/15/06 at 11:25am
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Originally Posted by iGrooveLA View Post

i've had a regular Tivo box for years now. I know they now have HD Tivo but my question is, will using just a regular Tivo w/any of these sets be ok? I don't want to have to fork out more money for an HD Tivo especially since I have a lifetime subscription to my regular Tivo.

I am considering either the LNS4692 or 4696.

thanks.

I have a ReplayTV connected via the S input and it's OK. Not great but liveable. You'll eventually want an HD PVR but that's for later...
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post #376 of 3302
5/16/06 at 5:03am
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Originally Posted by joe221 View Post

I have a ReplayTV connected via the S input and it's OK. Not great but liveable. You'll eventually want an HD PVR but that's for later...

Same here. My SD ReplayTV sadly just ain't cutting it over S-Video or Component into the LNS4092D. I really want that HD Tivo coming out later this year. I would go with Comcast's HD DVR but I haven't heard many good things about it.
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post #377 of 3302
5/16/06 at 5:08am
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Originally Posted by acnownzu View Post

Here's the settings I'm currently using (though I'll probably be doing some more tweaking) after some suggestions from another poster in this thread and going over it with Digital Video Essentials:

Backlight - Medium
Contrast - 73
Brightness - 87
Sharpness - 0
Color - 35
Temperature - Warm 2

This provides much deeper blacks without losing shadow detail, and gets you as close to the 6500K standard as possible in terms of color (though you won't get all the way there without doing service menu adjustments). Because of the Warm 2 setting, color had to be turned down to de-saturate the reds.

I put these settings in and at first glance it looks really good on TV signals. I'll try it out some more tonight with DVDs when I have more time. Thanks.
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post #378 of 3302
5/16/06 at 5:49am
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Originally Posted by mooneycj View Post

I'm using similar settings to Jeff's.

Custom
Contrast 80
Brightness 55
Sharp 0
Color 45
Temp Warm 1

Do you also have the energy savings set to medium?
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post #379 of 3302
5/16/06 at 7:51am
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Originally Posted by mooneycj View Post

BTW, put the exact same settings in for movie and custom and then switch back and forth with the remote control. The pictures look much different in terms of the contrast and brightness. My guess is DNIE is "ON" for the custom setting and "OFF" for movie setting.

I think you might be right. I know that the new HP-S4253 plasma manual says that DNIE is "not available" in Movie mode. It could be that this limitation is actually implemented across the line, even if its not specified in the manual (or at least, I couldn't find it in the 92D or 51/2D manuals).
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post #380 of 3302
5/16/06 at 8:20am
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Originally Posted by robottik View Post

Same here. My SD ReplayTV sadly just ain't cutting it over S-Video or Component into the LNS4092D. I really want that HD Tivo coming out later this year. I would go with Comcast's HD DVR but I haven't heard many good things about it.

If you're talking about the Moxi, I have one of those too in my living room. (Sony HDTV) and it's a joy
Glad I don't have to buy it and can wait for something better to come along.
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post #381 of 3302
5/16/06 at 9:49am
I'm really confused. What's the difference between 4051, 4052 and 4092?
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post #382 of 3302
5/16/06 at 10:14am
51D = black with chevron styling (the "V")
52D = white with chevron styling
92D = black with square bezel.

The 51 and 52 use the same panel and electronics. The 92 uses an upgraded panel (greater contrast and response time) (not sure about the electronics). Don't have exact spec differences in front of me, but I believe they've been posted before in this thread.
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post #383 of 3302
5/16/06 at 10:27am
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Originally Posted by Revolutionary View Post

51D = black with chevron styling (the "V")
52D = white with chevron styling
92D = black with square bezel.

The 51 and 52 use the same panel and electronics. The 92 uses an upgraded panel (greater contrast and response time) (not sure about the electronics). Don't have exact spec differences in front of me, but I believe they've been posted before in this thread.

Thanks a lot.
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post #384 of 3302
5/16/06 at 2:03pm
i will be receiving my Samsung LN-S3241D this week, is there any special settings that i should tweak to get the best performance out of my tv?

any help would be appreciated.

thanks
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post #385 of 3302
5/16/06 at 4:34pm
Does anyone know what to expect as far as supporting 1:1 1080p input mode from PC? (and other devices that can output 1080p). I saw the 40" 720p set and am keenly interested in the 1080p models.

I'm not current on the subject, and it's an absolute requirement for me. In the past I know people have had alot of problems with this; issues like limitations of dvi or hdmi connectors, which video cards can output it, whether the inputs only support 1080i, etc.
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post #386 of 3302
5/16/06 at 5:14pm
hey guys...i'm considering either the 51D or 92D...which do you think i should get?
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post #387 of 3302
5/16/06 at 6:03pm
NYC guy:

Yes, I'm using medium backlight setting.

Mooneycj
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post #388 of 3302
5/16/06 at 8:08pm
Med energysaver/backlight sucks the life out of my set and the PQ. Speaking of which...my S41..has begun powering itself on and off. It started this 11pm the day of my last return day for BB (hahahahaha).

It won't stay on for more than 5 mins at a time..and then begins power cycling...increasing in freq until it's just continually trying to start up and shut off, but never makes it back on. At that point..nothing works. You can't control it from power on button, nor remote. Just unplug it.

It's toast.
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post #389 of 3302
5/17/06 at 6:36am
Sounds like static interference effecting the BIOS boot up cycle. Just unplug the power cord for about 2 Mins and plug it back in. That should reset it.
These things boot up almost like DVRs, hence the long start up time and start up Sound.

Also, what do you mean by Medium Energy saver is not good? Why would that be bad?
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post #390 of 3302
5/17/06 at 8:17am
Does the Sammy have any problems receiving audio on the HDMI port from the Scientific Atlanta HD box distributed by Cablevision in NJ?

Is the video from the HDMI port noticably better than component?
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