Comcast digital cable on Samsung LN55C650 I got my Samsung LN55650 today. All the online content through netflix etc looks fine, but regular TV is horrible. Picture is so crappy, pixelated and very very ugly. Is this normal with comcast digital cable (not HD) or something is wrong with TV? Comcast digital cable on Samsung LN55C650 I got my Samsung LN55650 today. All the online content through netflix etc looks fine, but regular TV is horrible. Picture is so crappy, pixelated and very... » Read More Comcast digital cable on Samsung LN55C650 I got my Samsung LN55650 today. All the online content through netflix etc looks fine, but regular TV is horrible. Picture is so crappy, pixelated and very very ugly. Is this normal with comcast digital cable (not HD) or something is wrong with TV? « Show Less
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Regular (NON HD) TV always looks awful on the big screen HD TVs. Upgrade yourself to high def and never go back.
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Make sure your cable box is set to 1080P. I have stitched for a regular TV to a HD TV and had to call Comcast and reprogram the box. (easy to do over the phone)
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It's not your configuration. The tv quality is just my great. I have regretted this tv purchase wet since I bought it. I should have went with the samsung. If you do figure out something that improves it, please let me know because I had tried everything.
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Thanks. I will check out that issue. I have had the Samsung LN-T5265F for LESS THEN 4 MONTHS and have had 3 problems already. No picture, only sound. Lasts for a day then it seems fine again. Got a frimware update last time. Now, its wait a week for service man to show again and hope it works again tomorrow. Now I know why I have stayed away from anything Samsung for the last 30 years....
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I had the same thing happen to my Samsung LN40A650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV. THANK GOD, I have 6 days of warranty left. I have got the run around from Samsung reps. After a weeks worth of phone calls, I was assured that I will get my TV worked on under warranty. May be that this model is faulty. They should give us a hassle when we shell out mega bucks for these TVs, then they may would learn a bit of respect for the customer.
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You are right the 4066 is an exclusive numbering scheme for best buy that is not even shown on the Samsung US website.I did for sure get the price. It has a glossy screen. The black plastic frame is also super glossy and it accumulates a lot of dust.I have it now connected to ATSC signal, Regular Cable, and DirecTV HD HD20-700 receiver. Honestly, the picture on this tv is incredible. but it is the best with ATSC signal over the air. DirecTV picture on this TV is not as good as over the air.
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It's the AutoMotion technology. AutoMotion, regardless of how Samsung tries to sell it, is merely an effect and does not produce "true" 120Hz technology. It makes things look artificial. I always say it makes everything you watch look like a cheap soap-opera that was shot on video. Solution: turn off the AutoMotion permanently. And tweak your picture settings. Don't leave it on the factory Dynamic Mode setting. Seriously, this TV looks so much better when you customize your settings and turn off the AutoMotion.
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I recently purchased the LN32A450 and have used it only with the cable feed and the most basic of packages from Comcast(no cable box). All of the unscrambled network broadcast channels(CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, etc.) come in HD and look great. The rest of the channels are SD and look good, especially if I view them in 4:3 format. The problem with doing that too much, however, is the risk of "burning in" because of not using the entire screen. The alternative is to view everything in 16:9 and putting up with the stretched faces, etc. The SD broadcasts are, in most cases, just as watchable as on my Sony Wega 27" analog TV. But with an HD signal, as you might expect, the Samsung really looks great! I recently purchased the LN32A450 and have used it only with the cable feed and the most basic of packages from Comcast(no cable box). All of the unscrambled network broadcast channels(CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, etc.) come in HD and look great. The rest of the channels are SD and look good, especially if I view them in 4:3 format. The problem with doing that too much, however, is the risk of "burning in" because of not using the entire screen. The alternative is to view everything in 16:9 and putting up with the stretched faces, etc. The SD broadcasts are, in most cases, just as... » Read More I recently purchased the LN32A450 and have used it only with the cable feed and the most basic of packages from Comcast(no cable box). All of the unscrambled network broadcast channels(CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, etc.) come in HD and look great. The rest of the channels are SD and look good, especially if I view them in 4:3 format. The problem with doing that too much, however, is the risk of "burning in" because of not using the entire screen. The alternative is to view everything in 16:9 and putting up with the stretched faces, etc. The SD broadcasts are, in most cases, just as watchable as on my Sony Wega 27" analog TV. But with an HD signal, as you might expect, the Samsung really looks great! « Show Less
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This TV is an LED television. From experience, I can say that picture quality is directly dependent upon the bandwidth and/or quality of the signal, especially if watching Netflix, Amazon or any other Internet video service. When I was on a satellite TV service and only had 6Mbps Internet service, all of my video on all of my televisions were worse than they are now. I now have cable service and 30Mbps Internet. One of my LG sets is 3D. I found it annoying to try and watch on the slower service but now that I have higher quality service delivery the 3D is fabulous. Watching Sandra Bullocks tears float across my living room was amazing. I hope this helps. This TV is an LED television. From experience, I can say that picture quality is directly dependent upon the bandwidth and/or quality of the signal, especially if watching Netflix, Amazon or any other Internet video service. When I was on a satellite TV service and only had 6Mbps Internet service, all of my video on all of my televisions were worse than they are now. I now have cable service and 30Mbps Internet. One of my LG sets is 3D. I found it annoying to try and watch on the slower service but now that I have higher quality service delivery the 3D is fabulous. Watching Sandra Bullocks... » Read More This TV is an LED television. From experience, I can say that picture quality is directly dependent upon the bandwidth and/or quality of the signal, especially if watching Netflix, Amazon or any other Internet video service. When I was on a satellite TV service and only had 6Mbps Internet service, all of my video on all of my televisions were worse than they are now. I now have cable service and 30Mbps Internet. One of my LG sets is 3D. I found it annoying to try and watch on the slower service but now that I have higher quality service delivery the 3D is fabulous. Watching Sandra Bullocks tears float across my living room was amazing. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I also called Samsung & they referred me to a local company. They want $90 just to come out but since we can't afford to fix it right now, we have been waiting. I have read a lot of people having this issue but samsung denied it. It's a shame that a fairly new tv is having such problems. I guess that they don't make them like they use to! Let me know if you get a tech out there & the outcome. I know mine will have to wait, no job, no money.
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It is an interesting question that people ignore. The output you get on the screen in totally dependant on what the quality of the signal is going in. In the computer world there is a term, "garbage in garbage out." Consumer guide used to specifically test how TV's interacted with a cable input. I do not see that they still evaluate this signal input issue. The reality is that all signals are far from equal. I have Cablevision in NYC and find the signal abysmal. I am in a apartment building where the signal is being split 90 times and it is obvious the signal is extremely devalued. My brother in NJ gets Comcast directly into his home and his 1080P picture is the best I have ever seen. In general there are two issues which you may not be able to control, the inate abiltiy of the specific TV to process a cable input and the quality of the signal. I hope this has helped. It is my understanding that satellite and Fios are by far the highest quality signal. Cable is a crapshoot.
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Kevin, I am not answering your question but I am confirming that I have the same problem with Samsung I just purchased 3 days ago. It is a complete mirror in my family room. People say plasma or lcd/led has better picture quality, but if all you can see is the reflection of the room or trees and clouds in the sky reflecting from your window, then I would say that would be a very very poor quality picture. And shouldn't you be able to enjoy your TV and look outside your window at the same time? You shouldn't have to make your room like a cave to see your TV. We love our big windows and well-lit room. Never had this problem with our previous DLP. Sorry, just venting. I'm going in the store today to look at the Mitsubishi DLP's.
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Could it be, that they no longer have the black TV because of the lighting that customers where complaining about, and perhaps, the problem was fixed by replacing it with Titanuim(the frame or whatever you call it)? for me, Buying a 65 inch TV is becoming an unpleasant career project, I can't beleive that Samsung released this TV without perfecting it, and exposed themselves to criticism, I am beginning to loose faith in them, they should come out and explain to the public about what's going on with that model tv instead of hiding and letting us guess.
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I'm unsure of the problem since I currently have digital cable connected to this tv. You should try calling your digital cable provider.
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What do you mean you're using the same source? If it's cable, the actual quality may vary from program to program. Make sure you are comparing it on the same quality programs (e.g. use the same talk show). Reset picture quality to factory defaults.
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I also have this set, and Comcast Digital Cable - bit no cable box. The Samsung tunes all of the non-scrambled cables from Comcast and displays them in 720p or 1080i, and 4:3 or 16:9 (whatever the channel is broadcasting). You don't need the cable box to use this feature. However, the channel numbers will not correspond to those you would get if you did have the cable box (and those used by Comcast on its TVGuide listings). You DO need the digital cable, however.
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I purchased a Sony 40" 1080p 60hz & after a month returned it. Horrible picture.I purchased the 40A550 Samsung 1080p 60hz & was better but, the picture looked faded.I returned it & ordered the 40A650 through Amazon & what an incredible unit. The best picture of any TV that I have found. This is an amazing television. Absolutely has an amazing picture regardless of what you are watching. Amazon's "white glove" delivery is great, too. They make an appointment to deliver, un-box the unit & make sure there is no damage & the unit works before they leave.We are totally happy with the 40A650 Samsung. A huge difference between the 550 & 650 units due to going from 60hz to 120hz.Hope my experience helps. I purchased a Sony 40" 1080p 60hz & after a month returned it. Horrible picture.I purchased the 40A550 Samsung 1080p 60hz & was better but, the picture looked faded.I returned it & ordered the 40A650 through Amazon & what an incredible unit. The best picture of any TV that I have found. This is an amazing television. Absolutely has an amazing picture regardless of what you are watching. Amazon's "white glove" delivery is great, too. They make an appointment to deliver, un-box the unit & make sure there is no damage & the unit works before they leave.We are... » Read More I purchased a Sony 40" 1080p 60hz & after a month returned it. Horrible picture.I purchased the 40A550 Samsung 1080p 60hz & was better but, the picture looked faded.I returned it & ordered the 40A650 through Amazon & what an incredible unit. The best picture of any TV that I have found. This is an amazing television. Absolutely has an amazing picture regardless of what you are watching. Amazon's "white glove" delivery is great, too. They make an appointment to deliver, un-box the unit & make sure there is no damage & the unit works before they leave.We are totally happy with the 40A650 Samsung. A huge difference between the 550 & 650 units due to going from 60hz to 120hz.Hope my experience helps. « Show Less
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Honestly, my cable actually looks different. Mine says "new higher performance" and mine is labeled 17.8 gbps. The one u are looking at must be 15.8 gbps. I See it also says it on the box. I would try to get the one that I have, it does look different, it's new higher performance model. Chances are unless your tv is above 240hz than I wouldn't worry too much.