Samsung 1080p Owner's Thread --- HLSxx87W/HLSxx88W DLP Models - Page 216

Originally Posted by Rodn'Reel

Updates to follow. Cheers.

Originally Posted by Rodn'Reel

I edited the post to remove my HLS price info. Didn't realize it was a rule violation.

Originally Posted by watsonusn

If i put a Cream/Tan colored dresser next to my 5088, will it affect the colors?

Originally Posted by subwoofer

I can't seem to find the answer to this (and I'm new to HDMI), but with a tv like this and an HDMI DVD player, when you connect the DVD player to the TV via HDMI, is it still possible to have digital audio work on the dvd player?

Originally Posted by bbexperience

I may have missed a post somewhere, but did you try doing component video to the TV and the optical audio to the receiver? If not, try that as a troubleshooting tool. If that works it means that:

1. Your HDMI cable is bad
2. Your STB won't send optical audio with an HDMI connection present because it's designed that way
3. Your STB is mucking up the combination of the HDMI and optical, but should normally work.

Obviously the cable would be the easiest thing to check. If that doesn't work call your content provider to see if the STB should work with that setup.

Originally Posted by tmpfla11

Well I'm getting closer I now have sound through the receiver when the TV is on but it cuts out about 1 minute after I turn the TV off. I have HDMI running from the STB to the TV, and component running from the audio out on the STB into "CD" on the receiver. Again...everything is fine as long as the TV is on, but approximately one minute after I turn the TV off the sound gets EXTREMELY intermittent...just one to two second blasts every 45 seconds or so.

I though the STB might be set to power off after a certain time but it's not. I called the cable company and they have no idea. They're sending a tech but not for several days.

Does anyone have any ideas why this is happening? Thanks!

Originally Posted by htwaits

Let us know how your calibration turns out.

Originally Posted by tmpfla11

Thank you...although I didn't know why I was getting the feeling I might have to switch the video feed back to component. In the interim I re-hooked up the optical audio feed and am using it as it seesm to sound a bit better...do you think when I switch the video feed back to component I'll need to switch the audio back to component to listen to the audio with the TV off?

Sorry to keep asking these questions but I'm trying to limit how many times I move the TV in and out.

Originally Posted by djoberg

Your HDMI cable does pass digital audio, along with digital video, directly to your tv. However, your tv is unable to process 5.1 digital surround sound, so it ends up playing 2.0 dolby surround sound. Your best option, assuming you have an A/V receiver (with the accompanying speakers), is to connect your Optical Out on your DVD player to your Optical In on your A/V receiver. Then your DVD player's 5.1 digital surround sound will be heard in all its glory.

Originally Posted by subwoofer

I do have an AV Receiver so I should be fine as you said. I've just heard that some DVD players turn off the other sound ports when it uses HDMI. I don't mind muting my tv (that is what I am doing now) when I use the HDMI cable.

I can't wait to get my new TV this week!

Originally Posted by subwoofer

Any tips on what I should do when the TV arrives at my door? I've heard that the moving guys take the tv out of the box and put it where you want and then they take the box back with them. I've heard that it is best to at least turn on the TV with them there. Should I do that and anything else?

Originally Posted by Big Worms

Tried searching but could not find the answer. Where under the service menu do I go to turn off overscan?

Originally Posted by scsiraid

You will find lots of info here....
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=697413
(Thanks doc!)

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

2. Once in the service menu, use the arrow down button to scroll to "SDP52" and press enter.

4. Use the arrow up button to scroll to the "Overscan" parameter and use the left arrow button to switch it from "ON" to "OFF."

5. Press menu to return to the main menu and scroll up to "DDP3021" and press enter.

6. Use the "V-Position" and the "H-Position" parameters to center the image.

7. Press menu to get back to the main menu and power off.

(Thanks Eliab)

Originally Posted by mikeynavy1

I've had my 5688 since July. Does anyone else still smell "heated" plastic when they look behind the television? Samsung is sending a tech out to check mine, saying it shouldn't smell of anything anymore. I'm curious is if this is normal or not. It isn't overpowering, but still smells like when it was new...heated plastic.

Originally Posted by curlyjive

I am having trouble disabling overscan....or rather finding it. I get into the service menu, but cannot find the setting for overscan or the SDP52 menu. Can someone please point me in the right direction?

Thanks!

Originally Posted by cincij

I'm also interested in this discussion about the shelving to place a center channel on top of my 5687.

Will adding a piece to distribute the weight from an Omnimount shelf be enough to play it safe, or should I start looking at different options?

I really don't want to mount the speaker to a wall shelf because this tv on the stand we have is already borderline high.

Thanks,

Josh

Originally Posted by scsiraid

In order to listen to the STB audio with TV off I believe you will have to use Component Video. Audio to the receiver can be either optical, coaxial or analog.

Originally Posted by mikeynavy1

Well, I just got a call from Tweeter. When I'd purchased my 5688, I'd also been inquiring about the Sony A2000 or Samsung HL-S5679. After reading the reviews, the 5679 was out, and I was glad I didn't wait for it. The salesman called me today saying they had a 60" A2000 in the showroom, and they were having a sale if I was still interested in exchanging. This would be for $150 more than I paid for my 5688. I could get the 55" A2000 for the same price. I like the 5688, and I know the showroom doesn't really do much justice, but the A2000 I just saw looked really good. The cabinet may not be as attractive as the 5688, but it feels more durable. From everything I've read the two TVs are comparable. Here are the pros and cons I'm weighing. Oh...and I'd have to go for the 55" because of living room space.

Pros of Trading:

- Supposedly Sony has got rid of the green blob issue from XBR1
- SXRD would eliminate any possibly of me seeing any rainbow effect (I don't see it now but I intend to get eye surgery in a year, and I don't know if that would induce it or not).
- Sony build quality seems to be a bit better. I haven't read of smudge issues or anything else. I'm in the military and will inevitably move, and if the Samsung can't take a move...then I'm in trouble.
- I saw 4:3 material on the Sony and there was 0 pincushioning.
-Overscan is reduced (although I have overscan turned off on my 5688)

Cons
- SONY has less features than the Samsung (PIP, CableCARD, DRC v1...XBR1 had 2 and XBR2 will have 2.5)
- Risk that green blob will come later (I heard that not all of the XBR1s had it right out of the box)
- SONY has a larger footprint

Any suggestions? I figured I'd shoot it out here so that the more experienced folks can chime in.

Originally Posted by htwaits

Enjoy.

Your banana trick is still in violation of the forum rules.

Originally Posted by Joel Graffman

My Hughes D* STB is connected to the 88 HDMI port with an optical connection to my audio amp. Works fine with the TV off.

but still smells like when it was new

Originally Posted by mikeynavy1

- SXRD would eliminate any possibly of me seeing any rainbow effect (I don't see it now but I intend to get eye surgery in a year, and I don't know if that would induce it or not).