Samsung 1080p Owner's Thread --- HLSxx87W/HLSxx88W DLP Models - Page 331

If the tuner has not found a given digital channel on the last scan, then it doesn't know anything about that channel. You then have to enter the actual channel number of the digital channel.

For example, say analog channel 6 broadcasts a digital signal on channel 56. If channel 56 was received in the last scan, then the tuner will know that virtual channels 6-1, 6-2, etc., can be received by tuning to channel 56. If the tuner didn't receive channel 56 on the last scan (perhaps it was off the air, or the signal was weak), then the tuner can't relate 6-1 or 6-2 to channel 56.

The solution is to manually tune to channel 56. If it is receivable, it will then display as channel 6-1. Once channel 56 has been received, it can subsequently be tuned by entering 6-1 or 6-2. If you don't know the actual digital channel number, they can be found at many sites on the internet.

Nice man! Now with powerstrip, it will let you change the res to manually entered resolutions. For instance, the res you have chossen is a 16x10 res where your tv is 16x9 Just use the res for one of the 720P tv's. It will look much better.



cool, I know there are a few in the st. louis area too.

When I bought it I was worried it would be too large, but wanted to get the biggest I could afford right now, since I plan to keep it for many years. I'm happy with the distance, but the picture would be better sitting a little further away.


I think it is just the Comcast DVR. It seems to be jittery from time to time. It seems like it is dropping frames and isn't smooth. This is mainly noticeable in scenes with panning. Sometimes its perfect, and then sometimes it gets jittery. The weakest link in my system is definately my Comcast DVR.


So that is something that will be covered under warranty?

Do you have any plans to have a tour in the Nashville, TN area?

Thanks!

NICE !!

Thanks so much for that bit of info about the CC HD Box. Makes me happy to know it is capable of that option.

You made my day.

Cheers

Well, I have to thank Jeff Meier ( umr ) of Accucal for coming out today and calibrating my new 6188. Jeff gets my 5 Star, Class A rating for the excellent job he did in calibrating my set. Without going into techie details, rest assured he's using the best test equipment and some proprietary software he designed (he's an engineer) to get it spot on.

The results are absolutely stunning....really amazing. Even Jeff was impressed.

The most reassuring part for me was learning from Jeff that he didn't have to make any "compromise" settings on the 6188 to get a "best available" picture---he was able to directly achieve the desired output with his tools. It really reinforced my confidence in the purchase of the 6188.

Now I need to build an audio system so Jeff can return and professionally calibrate that, as well.

Thanks for the report. I've added it to the calibration list linked at the bottom of my post.

In the other thread where you posted a report I ask you to add your model number so that I could include it. That's taken care of now.

I will be playing lots of games (360, PS2, PS3, Wii) as well as watching DirecTV (HD package), Blu-ray/HD-DVD's, etc

So I've been torn between the HLS6187 and the Sony 60A200. What facts should I know (considering gaming at 480i & p, 720p, 1080p)? I've asked for opinions from quite a few people at other places and had mixed opinions. Both put out an amazing picture IMO and I'm hard pressed to chose a favorite.

Pro's = to the Sammy as I understand it are 1080p over component and VGA, which the Sony does not have

Con's = not sure.. I don't see rainbows. Is fatigue eye factor factor on one tech (DLP or lcos) versus another..

Any differences in which model truly resolves the full 1080p signal?

These are my channels according to antennaweb:

* red - uhf WHRO-DT 15.1 PBS HAMPTON-NORFOLK VA 201° 20.4 16
* red - uhf WGNT-DT 27.1 CW PORTSMOUTH VA 195° 19.8 50
* red - uhf WVBT-DT 43.1 FOX VIRGINIA BEACH VA 203° 19.6 29
* red - uhf WVEC-DT 13.1 ABC HAMPTON VA 196° 19.6 41
* red - uhf WPXV-DT 49.1 i NORFOLK VA 201° 20.4 46
* red - uhf WTKR-DT 3.1 CBS NORFOLK VA 201° 20.4 40
* red - uhf WTVZ-DT 33.1 MNT NORFOLK VA 201° 20.4 38
* red - uhf WAVY-DT 10.1 NBC PORTSMOUTH VA 203° 19.6 31

So what you are saying is that if the TV doesnt pick up 3.1 on the autoscan, I should input 40 and then it will pick it up and associate it with 3.1? not sure if i understand what you mean.

I retract my comments.. I've had the pleasure of veiwing both sets next to each other veiwing the same singal from comcast HD. Just had the color wheel replaced in the old HLN 61 Sammy and since it was just right there in the living room with the new set i decided to hook them up.. The new set with HDMI and the old set with component. My jaw dropped to the floor! I was shocked! WOW what a difference! Night and day between the 2 sets. Totally cleaner and dynamic on the new set. lol.. I could never go back to the older set. I'm totally excited with the new Tv.

Sure maybe somewhere down the line if i have the spare cash i'll opt for some calibration on the set but i'm fine!

I thought that too, but since the '88' wasn't available locally (at least not until after I got my set), I went with Vanns with absolutely no regrets. Price, included shipping, return policy and price protection (I received $200 back for price drops).

you got it! and when you open the box, right under the space to input your search terms is a hyperlink for an Advanced Search that will help you narrow down your search. I think it is pretty easy to use and I find the results easy to read. I start as specific as I can get and then work out from there if needed.

Hey, I sometimes screw it up as well. But I bet if you eliminate the number of times someone has asked the difference between the 87 and 88 series, does the set have game lag with video games, or what are the suggested video settings you could reduce the thread by about 100 pages. I understand that you are sometimes dealing with people who are new to forums and don't even realize that there is a search function, but I can dream can't I?

just a quick question I haven't seen answered. Does changing a blown bulb effect calibration? Will a HLS**87 need to be recalibrated after putting in a new bulb, or should the picture stay the same?

Quick answer: A little recalibration is necessary because it is a new light source. No where close as intensive as the first calibration though.

I asked this earlier but no answer.
What if you get a professional calibration and then you have a major malfuntion (like a light engine replacement)?
These sets get high praise but problems don't seem rare. It could bee that all problems are funneled to this forum so that the "silent majority" don't have problems.
Still, is it advisable to wait on calibration to make sure that you don't have problems?

That's good news, I'm considering Vann's as well.

Nick

I think trying to replace it is a little out of my technical expertise. That being said, would greasing it help with the high pitched random hum?


Thanks. So, if I already had the whole light engine replaced and still hear the same noise, it could just be me being overly sensitive? What would be the chances of getting two bad light engines in a row? I need to find some quality room treatments to try to absorb the sound. The towels I currently have taped to the back left of the tv don't exactly cut it.

Dave

Tech just left after replacing my light engine in my HL-S6187W ... it looks better than ever. He said he didn't have to do anything to the color wheel. The sidebars on non-HD material are better aligned than before. A new bulb DOES come with the entire light engine. It probably took him just around 30 minutes. He did go into the service menu and reset the hour meter for the lamp.

Thanks for the reply. If you dont mind me asking, how much extra did your warranty cost? Does it come with onsite repair?

Do you/anyone else know if you can buy a Sammy online and then get a warranty from another company not sold by the online site you buy it from? I'd feel like that'd be ideal. Cost wise, anyway.

I hear you...and I don't question what you are saying. TVA must be slipping, for whatever reason. But you can't blame some of us who were very pleased with them and their topnotch service for defending what at that time was an excellent online dealer. I would like to hear from others who have purchased recently from TVA to see if they had the same bad experience as you did. Here's one from last month that was positive: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post8832190 Oh and by the way, I have no stock in their company!

This has been answered before on the thread. I was informed by one of the expert calibrators on this thread that once the set is calibrated if the light engine is exchanged it would need a new calibration. If the bulb is changed, it should get a calibration check up (they advised that they would be glad to do this at a reduced cost, when back in your area). They also advised that it would be ideal to have a "check up" calibration once a year.

Obviously, if you have a set calibrated and send it back for a new one due to a problem, you would have to do an entirely new calibration at the full cost.

HiDef Lifestyles seems to have the best price on RepairMaster Extended Warranties, but the web site doesn't say if they are available for products purchased elsewhere. You might use the "Need Assistance? Click here to chat with a representative" link at the bottom of the page.

OR:

TelevisionWarranties.com ("Our RepairMaster Extended Service Plans may be purchased for items you bought elsewhere, as long as these items are still under the original manufacturer's warranty..")

OR:

TVAuthority Warranties ("Extended warranties available even if your product was purchased from a different store. Purchase any time, provided that there is a minimum of 90 days remaining on the factory parts and labor warranty.")

Disclaimer: While I do have a RepairMaster Warranty from TVAuthority, I have not had the occasion to use it, so I am unable to attest that these warranties perform as advertised. However, I'm more comfortable having one.

Thanks for the heads up. I must have previewed it but didn't so a save.

It's not the first time that I've done that. I need warnings for all my "destructive" actions.

No worries, thanks for posting those....they help!

I measured the bars on 4:3 material on my 6187. At the bottom on the right side the picture starts 5.5 inches from the side of where the screen starts, and at the top it measure 6 inches. This makes the picture appear to be slanted to the left. I read in this thread that they allow for .25 inches. Am I measuring correctly? Is a half an inch difference in where the picture is on the top and bottom of the screen more than what is normal on these sets? The bars on the left side are also off by half an inch, but rather than being slanted it is bowed inward half an inch.

Hey guys, there is a powerbuy going right now for extended warranties. Check the thread. i did a lot of research on MACk and they have been around longer than I have. If they have been around that long and I, Google master, can only find 2 mad people, they must do what they say they do. FYI, TV's 2500 and under with a 3yr bulb replacement warranty, $210

In your location, if you input Channel 40, and if you can receive it, the set will associate virtual channel 3-1 with rf Channel 40, and if you subsequently enter channel 3-1, the set will tune to rf channel 40. If the set has never received channel 40, it will have no association, and no idea of what to do if you enter channel 3-1.

Assuming, of course, that you can actually receive rf channel 40. There must be a reason that Channel 40 wasn't received on the original and subsequent scans.

these sites have prices so good that it's hard to believe. I'm close to pulling the trigger on a 6187 at CC and the ext. warranty there is over $200 more for a 3 year than for a 5 yr. at these sites.
Have you bought from them?

I paid i think $500 for the old 61 Samsung for 5 years.. man did i make out on that! hehe.. I've just had the service guy come out today and put in a new color wheel and all is well this time.. I had the color wheel changed out ironically exactly a year ago.. though i think it was bad when i got it cause it made a faint sound that only got worse and louder throught the year.. this one is dead silent.

So far i've had 2 bulb changes and 2 color wheels in the 3 years i've had the set.. Now with the bulbs costing 200+ each i've made out.. not sure what the color wheel costs.

I believe the bulbs burnt out so soon due to power outages.. need a backup source for the tv so the fan will cool down the bulb after you turn off the tv.. unlike when the power goes out and theres no cooling.. These bulbs get super hot!

On the new 61 Samsung i got a 4 year warrenty from BB and it cost $450. If i'm still using the set in 4 years i'll forsure grab another extended warrenty since its a must with the bulb costs.

Oh yeah.. Parts and labor are all covered.. So dont buy without a long warrenty!

Remember that Best Buy will price match! Dont matter where.. They want the sale.. So if you can get a better warrenty from BB get it there. Delivery charge is $50.. But i picked it up myself.

Have no clue what kind of warrenty CC has though..

Okay, just hooked up my Samsung 61 inch TV. I have the Toshiba HD-DVD player hooked up through HDMI directly into the TV but no picture is coming through. Just comes up with a black screen and says "Weak or no signal"