Samsung HLS xx87/xx88 Tech Links

Last update:14 AUG 2007 (Calibration using the Service Menu, and Spyder2)

Now includes some HLT links, as I have upgraded to an HL-T replacement...

Due to the burgeoning "official" thread, I will be posting links of interest on different technical specs/tips/tricks on the Samsung HLS xx87/xx88 models. Please feel free to reply with ideas for links and specific thread topics on pertinent discussions.
No questions, please: keep those in the official thread or in a separate thread.

Some threads may be lost due to archiving.

Thanks!

And the winner of the most oft-asked questions by n00bies:
HELP! My new TV has a BLURRY PIXELATED picture during fast moving scenes...is my TV to blame? NO...it's compression artifact of your satellite or cable provider.

Begin regular Tech links below:

HL-S model thread

HL-T model thread (Just FYI, as this is the HL-S Tech Links Thread...)

HLT Tech Links (FYI, for those looking for the HL-T Tech Links page...)

Winner of the RPTV shootout!

Differences between 87 and 88 models

AVICAL's in-depth analysis report on HLS

Diff between HLR and HLS models

Samsung HLS-6187W

HLS-6187W manual download

HLS-6187W Spec Sheet (updated specs)

Samsung HLS-6188W

HLS-6188W Manual download

HLS-6188W Spec Sheet (updated specs)

Purchase Service Manual

Samsung service phone number
With *any* problem: power off, unplug from wall for 30seconds, restart TV

HLT Firmware version access

10- bit processing for HLS-6187W

Dimensions (same for 6187 and 6188)

December Factory Firmware update (do *NOT* upgrade firmware or you will very likely KILL your TV!)

Shipping box dimensions

AVS Member Review Links

Another AVS Member review and pics

TV Authority Description

What's Inside: chips, photos, descriptions and service menu tech tips

Service menu picture

Turning off overscan in service menu

Latest OVERSCAN links and tips

Permanently disabling DNIe in the service menu

Service Menu discrete hex codes for HLS

Discrete codes for HLT

Service menu JP1 code for remotes

Ring Focus

1920x1080 via DVI to HDMI from computer

1:1 Pixel mapping for PC hookup with Powerstrip

Another 1:1 Pixel mapping thread for 6187's

Overscan not sticking on 6187 : multiple links

Perfect 1080p via PC computer running ATI videocard

XBOX 1080p via component

XBOX 360 via VGA: "how to"

XBOX via VGA, video settings for best performance

XBOX 360 "washed out" over VGA input

PS3 Blu-Ray settings

Access Service Menu / Reset lamp hours / Firmware version (Caution: resets settings)

View Firmware version (does NOT reset settings)

Bowing on 4:3 Material - when to service?

A couple of "custom" video settings

Custom Gamma and Video settings for VGA input (PC)

Pictures of the TV in a member's home

Lamp replacement post (with links)

More tweaks from user Eliab

Manual Iris Control

TV problems/concerns

TV set "resets" to Dynamic every 30 minutes... what's up? Shop Mode Explained

Cabinet tweak for geometry problem (but better to adjust the DMD module...see "what's inside" post)

Harmony 880 Programming for 6187 to get discrete codes

Remote control discrete files for Philips TSUxxxx and MX-850 remotes

Remote programming file link

Philips Pronto service menu and discrete input file

Discreet input remote codes

JP1 discrete codes

Screen Smudge Cleaning

Loud popping noises and causes/fix

Screen shadow problems

High Pitch Whine Problems?

Cablecard issues?

Getting Toshiba HD-DVD player v1.4 firmware to work with Samsung xx87, 88

Another big discussion thread on the Sammys...

HLS compared to Sony KDH-60A2000 from calibrator's opinion

Reducing rainbow effect with a calibration

Diagnostic II hidden screen

How to get to the screens

Calibration Topics in-depth:

Curt Palme calibration website... very good!

HLS Service Menu Calibration for Dummies and Cheapskates

HLT Service Menu Calibration for Dummies and Cheapskates

Excel Spreadsheet for tracking Service Menu changes... VERY NICE!

More HLT setup tips, including CCA calibratioin, sRGB, etc.

COEFF tweaks for grayscale accuracy

Changing GAMMA in the service menu prior to tweaking

Calibration pros

How to input your calibration data into the CCA menu

Calibration questions and CCA

Calibration (tips by Eliab and DVE)

Turn off CCA prior to DVE or AVIA calibration

ISF Calibrators (Eliab link broken, see below)

Eliab ISF Calibration Link

Grey Scale and Tristimulus plot prior to calibration

GetGray Calibration Disk (love it!)

Videolan pattern player

DNiE grayed out in Movie mode... what's up with that?

Calibration patterns and videos

Self Calibration routine - "Steaming Rat" method

Calibrating output to match HTPC output

Go-to Guide for Source Options and self-calibrations

What is Gamma? What is Overscan?

XBOX 360 HD-DVD calibration disk

Cheers!
Doc Rings
AVS unofficial ophthalmologist

Enjoy the updates for those looking for Samsung tweaks'n'tips !

Cheers!

Added 10-bit processing link for xx87 model

Added "What's Inside" tech link with chips, tech descriptions, photos of case removed, etc. Nice link!

New to the list:

Adding HLS-6187 to Harmony 880, and have discreet input codes:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...&&#post8012387

Added link to v1.4 firmware update for Toshiba HD-DVD player which had prior issues with HDMI interface with Samsung DLP TV's (include 6187 and 6188).



Doc

Added link to contrast between HLR and HLS models.

Added the other discussion thread to the links...

Doc R

Added Eliab's smudge cleaning tips...

Added link to comment on overscan "off" only 'sticks' on the 88 model, not the 87.

Updated Eliab's smudge cleaning techniques

Eliab link updated (old link broken)

Remote programming link inserted (from official thread)

Added shipping dimensions to links...

Added UMR's (ISF calibrator) opinion of HLS vs. Sony KDH-60A2000 LcOS unit (he prefers the processing in the HLS units...)

I think it's under "More tweaks from user Eliab" ... there are a couple "settings" links with suggestions for initial out of the box rough calibrations/settings.

Cheers!
Doc

Added JP1 remote discrete data link

Added gray scale plot prior to calibration

Added link to firmware viewing mode...

Done... need to include the good and the bad.

Thanks!

Added "Steaming Rat" calibration/tweaking method to links...