2007 Samsung HL-Txx76 Owner's Thread - Page 2

From what I understand, "pincushion" is a broad curvature of the geometry on the screen caused by an internal light engine/lens/mirror/screen relationship flaw. "Bowing" is a local curvature on the screen caused by the TV case twisting what is supposed to be a flat surface. In my case, pincushion is imperceptible, but I originally had an upwards curvature in the lower left corner of the screen. This was temporarily cured by a thin shim; long term I plan to place the TV on a sturdy, flat stand and ensure that it is level, instead of using my current cheap fiberboard stand.

So this pincushion or bowing effect only takes place if you do not have your tv standing on a flat sturdy stand?

I have a wooden tv stand that is level and I still have the geometry issues. Mine is from the bottom of the tv all through the middle of the screen and stops about halfway up.

I don't have to make a purchase now. I just loved the idea that I could save the space in my NYC apartment by getting the XX76S. I have a 51" 1080i that I'm happy with and is about 2 1/2 years old. I'm in no rush.

At this point, I guess I'm wondering if I should just wait for LED/Plasma prices to come down.

I got the HLT 3 weeks ago and its messed up in th emiddle and on th eleft side really bad, will supply photos if need be...On fence on whether to bother with Samsung for yet another HLT

If I had to choose again I'd get an LCD.

Got my HLT5676 today and am very happy with it. Love the thinner and shorter all black cabinet. The picture is great, changed all inputs to movie & warm 1 to start out. Viewing angles seem the same as my previous HLS set. Geometry wise, the image is boat /banana shaped about a 1/4" except at the top and bottom. Looks fine with TV material even with top and bottom banners, only notice when showing the channel guide with the grid lines. Sides on 4:3 are good so overall, not bad enough to replace. HD Net test pattern overscan is 5% on sides and 3% top and bottom in 'just scan', otherwise, 8% sides and 5% top and bottom.

Looks like wall mounting is not a good idea, there's two vertical steel braces on the back but the weight of the componets in the base would distort the case and the foot is not removable as it contains the guts of the TV. The HLTxx89 trick to show the digital OTA program listing does not work but pressing info does show the current show's name and description. Two of the local stations are an hour ahead with the this info though.

Went into circuit city today they had the 5676s on display.It didnt look bad at all.I had the sales guy pull up the menu and i couldnt see anything wrong like some of say.He wouldnt let me adjust anything but i did see they had the contrast all the way up.They didnt have anymore in stock but he said they sould have more next week.Im still afraid to buy one yet and get it home and its all screwed up.I went into another store they had a sony 55a2020 for 2299 with a 4 year warranty and the samsung would cost me 2469 with a 4 year warranty. Can't decide

I finally pulled the trigger on an HDTV yesterday and my HLT-5676S set was delivered today. So far I see no geometry issues or anything of the sort so that is good. I have noticed a little bit of the SSE effect but only when I really look for it so it doesn't bother me.

I am having one problem though. I have cable through Charter and I also have a HD DVR (Motorola BMC9012). It has no HDMI port but it does have a DVI-D port. So I went out and bought a DVI-D to HDMI cable to use. But when I connect the cable and turn the tv to the HDMI source at first it says "Searching for Signal" for about 3 seconds and then says "Not Supported Mode" and I get no video or audio. Does anyone know what is going on here?

The HDMI ports will not accept a 480i signal which is the default of many STBs. You will have to change the cable box's DVI output to at least 480p.

No Geometry issues, just a great picture. I do notice some Silk Screen effect, but only if I look for it.

The one thing that does piss me off is that I bought a $300 stand that matches my furniture and it looks like the TV is too low. At my position I am above the center of the screen. The more you are above center the more you lose the brightness of the colors at the bottom of the screen. I need to figure out a way to get the TV higher and keep the stand. Any ideas??


I do some questions, what is the best way to calibrate the settings? Am I able to change the White Color level?

I also can not find the TrueColor setting to set individual colors.

Precisely. I have the 5076, and the sucky thing is that I have a 20.9" stand. So if I sit on the couch I am above center. I need the TV raised 6inches. Don't know how I am going to do it. The stand is very nice and matches the furniture, so I am not going to diassemble and return.

Any ideas????

Ahhhh, good deal. This is my first HDTV so I'm pretty green when it comes to stuff like this. That fixed it right up, thanks for the help!

well i went ahead and got the 5676s it will be here sunday.ill let everybody now how it looks

I'm subscribing as a possible owner.

Here's what I want to know, since these have a 120Hz refresh rate, has anyone been able to see if there is a significant improvement in reduced motion blur compared to prior HL-S series with the 60hz refresh rate???

I'll check and see. My buddy has the hls 5687W, We have talked about putting them side by side for a comparison test. I'll keep everyone updated..

to check out my horizontal curving lines on left side and wiggly in middle.I'll update as it happens.

EvilKlown

Please let us know Evilklown how it turns out.

BTW, Samsung help desk( for DLP's) guy alluded that my problem could be fixed by Samsung engineer,i'll believe it when i see it.Said it could be fixed in the service menu, sound plausible?

so i have my 4th 5076s. i have the "bowing" or curving at the edges of the screen. called samsung they sent someone out to fix it. The said it was a mirror adjustment. The guy came and my tv looks slightly worse than before (the curve is the same but now my screen is a skew a bit). He pulled up the service menu with their test patterns. Did all of the tilt adjustments and bowing adjustments and it still didn't fix the curving of the image on the left and right of the screen. He said he didn't even know what to call it and that he would have to call samsung i guess to find out more info. I'm thinking i am going to call them myself and see what they say. Still have faith in this tv but my 30 days is over soon and wondering if i need to buy the LNT 4665F (lcd flat panel) and go in debt more.

I hear you I may go to the LCD too

Just got my replacement HL-T6176s from samsung yesterday. Its a warantee replacement for my old hl-s6187w that had light engine problems that Samsung replaced. The new set seems ok however now my HDMI devices do not send audio out to the AVR (receiver) via the optical cable anymore. I know the source devices are sending audio signal because if I enable the internal speakers on the TV I get the sound. The only signals that are sending sound via the optical output on the TV are the component inputs (RGB LR).

Is there a fix? Is this right? HDMI audio > optical out worked fine on my old hls6187 w...... So Sad....

Very frustrating...

You have a configuration problem with your HDMI input devices. The TV has nothing to do with digital audio sent directly to a surround system.

If you have been using the digital audio output on your TV then try switching to a direct connection to your AVR.

The HLS sets would take the HDMI multi-channel audio signals but only send two channel audio out the optical output. The manual for the HLT seems to indicate that no audio is sent from HDMI inputs to the optical output.

Is a LCD set the better option!? This TV looks amazing in stores..but the standard def sucked. Are there any more reviews or tests on this set? It's so new I'm scared to buy one.

well my 5676s came today its does have that bowing effect like everybody says.but i only see it when i pull up the directv menu guide.i also set it up (color.contrast etc.) like the others members it looks pretty good.now its time to call directv to get my hd.Im going out later to either get a blueray or hd dvd player

I am new to the world of HDTVs (an this forum!) and have been researching the Sony 50" SXRD (KDS-50A2020) and the Samsung 50" DLP Rear Projection HDTV (HL-T5076S). They seem like pretty similar TVs when looking at the specs. Can anyone provide some insights into the difference between the 2 TVs? I am going to be at about 8' viewing distance from the TV. They are both currently on sale in my area for $1799.99. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Had to look inside my HLT5676, power supply and electronics on the left, light engine on the right. The big upper mirror looks like it's fixed in the front but is adjustable at the rear. Loosen the four screws at the top of the back panel and there's a left and right adjustment cam.