EXTRA INFO POST
1560 nits on 1%
1030 nits on 10%
600 nits on 25%
216 nits full screen.
Above test results in Filmmaker Mode on launch firmware.
Firmware (1211.2) has decreased peak brightness in Filmmaker Mode.
Use Movie Mode if you want brighter peak brightness
DO NOT update to firmware 1302 if you like Movie Mode. 1302 reduces brightness in Movie Mode. Make sure the S95B is disconnected from the internet.
Firmware 1403 broke VRR and was removed by Samsung. Firmware 1420 fixes this issue.
SETTINGS INFO
Logo dimming low - 15% in HDR and 30% in SDR
Logo dimming high - 20% in HDR and 50% in SDR
Logo dimming off - no dimming
+1/+2 Shadow Detail has been suggested to restore crushed blacks.
OR
Use Gamma 2.2 for SDR. BT.1886 is carry over from LCDs.
For wider HDR color in Rec2020, set Color Gamut to Manual->Rec.2020. Auto in HDR will be set to P3.
HDR brightness/contrast should also both be set to 50.
If you find HDR to be too dim, try using Contrast Enhancer Low or boosting the Gamma setting.
CALIBRATION SETTINGS
aron7awol has provided a starting point.
Click here to see the latest setting tweaks.
ADJUST ASBL
Credit
@Nathan Pratt
Use at your own risk.
With an older Samsung remote or a programmed universal remote press:
Mute >
1 >
1 >
9 >
OK at an even pace. This should bring up the Hospitality Menu if you timed it right. Then press:
1 >
2 >
3 >
4 to get to the Service Menu. Entering the Service Menu with this method does not reset your video settings like some other methods.
Once in the Service Menu go to:
Control >
QD Option >
Screen Saver Brightness
Press
OK and then change the default of
7 to
0 with the
Left Arrow.
Press
Return twice to go back to the root of the Service Menu and then power cycle the TV.
This process should not reset your settings. If you update the firmware later you will need to re-apply this setting.
GAMING INFO
Contrast Enhancer and Peak Brightness can both be used in SDR Gaming to boost brightness.
Game HDR setting is HGIG. Only works 100% properly on supported games. This will overall make content appear slightly dim. If you prefer max brightness and let the TV do its own dynamic tone mapping (which is really good), turn Game HDR off.
144hz is unofficially supported and can be used on PC using a custom resolution created in Windows.
PS5 HDR Calibration: With Game HDR enabled (HGIG) Clicks from minimum setting -> 18 for 1500 nits (for peak specular highlights in small windows)
XBOX HDR Calibration: With Game HDR enabled (HGIG) Push left/right triggers & left/right bumpers all at the same time to bring up brightness levels in top right corner. Adjust until values reach 1500 nits (for peak specular highlights)
SCREEN MAINTENANCE
Credit
@Nathan Pratt
To clean the screen, use a dry microfiber cloth. If that is not enough to get it clean, recommend using a screen cleaner spray that has some isopropyl alcohol in it.
WARNING: If the screen is exposed to water (distilled or not), it can temporarily change reflections in the Anti-Glare Coating from a dark maroon to a streaky, brighter blue that is quite distracting. It may even look like the Anti-Glare Coating has been rubbed off.
If this has happened, you can restore the Anti-Glare reflection tint back to normal by adding a small amount of isopropyl alcohol (70% or 91% concentrations seem to work just fine) to a microfiber cloth and gently wiping down the screen. Add a little more alcohol as needed due to evaporation to get the whole AG coating back to the original color.
BLOCK ADS IN OS
Here is a list of domains you can block on a DNS level (via Pi-Hole or other)
rtb.adgrx.com
tvx.adgrx.com
samsungads.com
Blocking these will remove ads in the Tizen OS. If you don't use the built in apps you can also choose to disable internet on the TV.
when does it arrive?
