Store Demo Mode - Auto Dynamic Contrast Have had this TV for 6 months and so far its been nothing short of great. Recently, I was wipping dust off the side panel and accidently hit some combination of buttons on the side panel which turned on some Store Demo mode. Now, the TV mode settings continuosly reset to dynamic contrast depending on the program. Does anyone know how to reset this? I have tried several options including turning off dynamic contrast and reset to original factory setting. Nothing seems to work and the TV goes very bright when on dynamic. Store Demo Mode - Auto Dynamic Contrast Have had this TV for 6 months and so far its been nothing short of great. Recently, I was wipping dust off the side panel and accidently hit some combination... » Read More Store Demo Mode - Auto Dynamic Contrast Have had this TV for 6 months and so far its been nothing short of great. Recently, I was wipping dust off the side panel and accidently hit some combination of buttons on the side panel which turned on some Store Demo mode. Now, the TV mode settings continuosly reset to dynamic contrast depending on the program. Does anyone know how to reset this? I have tried several options including turning off dynamic contrast and reset to original factory setting. Nothing seems to work and the TV goes very bright when on dynamic. « Show Less
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If the unit is accidentally set to "Store Demo" mode and you want to return to "Home Use" (Standard): Press the Volume button on the TV. When the volume OSD is displayed, press and hold the MENU button on the TV for 5 seconds.
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How do you manually set to "Store Demo" mode if you are already in "Home Use" mode? I've read the manual and it appears that you are only given the choice during the first time set-up. Either that or I'm just not understanding the procedure correctly. I want to go to "Store Demo" mode because I want to compare the the effect of the "Automotion Plus 120Hz image interpolation technology" to see if I really notice any difference with it on or off.
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Thanks, J.A. and I did see that. However, I didn't want to have to lose all my current settings.
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That worked and I cant thank you enough. That was so annoying and I didnt see in the manual or any setting options how to switch back. How did you know that?
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check your settings on the TV. Hooking my DC up to my Sony reset the "scene" settings for PC input and I have to manually set the colors back
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Anyone got any other calibration settings. Ryans settings are great but I find the colors to be a little bit dead, also Netflix on PS3 does not look the best even on X-High compared to my 720p LG. Nvm problem solved they look nice its just some HD streams look worse then others. Also presume your not suppose to be standing right next to the TV while watching :o.I raised the color settings and lowered the black level to make the picture have more color.Thanks Ryan!
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Keeping in mind your ambient room lighting,...I had copied this set of information below from an online site while I was doing my searching as well...apologies for not doing a copy of the web site as well as this hard work came from them, I hope it helps: "The following settings were arrived at through a process of manual adjustment and further adjusted for preference. As indicated in our How we test televisions article, processing such as noise reduction and dynamic contrast are disabled for picture and testing purposes. They may or may not be re-engaged based on subjective preferences gained from observation during real-world performance scenarios. Though we arrived at these settings with a specific TV size, these settings can be used for any of the sizes in this TV series with consistent results. Preferred Settings Backlight: 75 Contrast: 69 Brightness: 49 Sharpness: 8 Color: 55 Tint: -2 Color Temperature - Normal Advanced Settings Noise Reduction - Low MPEG NR - Low Color Enhancement - Off Adaptive Luma - Off Film Mode - Off Smart Dimming - Off Ambient Light Sensor - Off "
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My tv was just picked up! Called Samsung and got the same response they gave you - a repairman would come out and if it couldn't be fixed it would have to be sent away for service. As you, I did not think I needed to have a brand new tv sent out for repair and decided to return it. I am now watching my old 19" set (gave my 26" away when I got the Samsung!). Have you had any luck yet? I am considering Toshiba.
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My tv looks great, Please try to play something from amazon instant video or netflix, sometime cable signal is not as good as it should and image quality became bad. Believe me this is one of the best inversion I ever did, this tv looks so goodThat a lot of friend ask me where did I buy this tv because it looks so amazing. I have a 47" LG and you can note the quality difference. I think if you can see the pixel problem with netflix or amazon instant video then the tv it is not working properly
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Would any of you who own this TV please speak up your experience? I'm considering a buy until seeing this thread. Please help. Thanks. Luan
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Make sure the TV is not in "Store mode" because it always resets the settings so that they will look good in the store. I would also recommend returning your Samsung for a Sony Xbr4. I went through 2 defective Samsungs before I finally woke up and got the Sony. It is far superior to the LNTxx71.
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I made setting adjustments, updated the firmware and have since watched scenes with dark backgrounds and it seems to have gone away? Don't know why for sure but so far, so good. Thought the same. Perhaps it is a HDMI cable issue but was seeing it both on tv broadcasts as well as DVD so felt it must have been related to some sort of setting? Don't think both of my HDMI cables would have been bad! Thanks.
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Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and see others that have the same problem. Good luck. Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and... » Read More Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and see others that have the same problem. Good luck. « Show Less
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Hey Amit, I have had the TV for 4 months, and have almost exclusively played my xbox 360 on it. If there are any burn in issues, I dont see them! I think a little common sense with regards to setting the TV to dim after inactivity, or even shut off (mine does automatically after fifteen minutes of inactivity). Anyway, Ive had no problems! Games look beautiful on this TV, by the way.
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I'm glad I found your post Alan... I almost sold this TV over the OPC issue. I found it terribly irritating, but turning it on and to 1 fixed it.
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I have a Phillips 47" with "HD Natural Motion" and one of the first things I did was turn it off. Like you said everything looked "live". I don't know why anyone would want to watch their tv like that. I watched part an episode of Law and Order before changing it and it looked like it was on court tv. At first I thought it was some sort of special episode that they made look like that, as if they had a news crew filming them. Then I realized it was that setting.
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I share your pain. I have done many tests on this tv and also experimented trying to get the best picture. Here are the values I have found best and are currently using.Brightness 50Sharpness 3Contrast 36Black Level 55Color 50Tint 0Color Temp 0Light Sensor OffDynamic Backlight OFFNoise Reduction MiddleI am using this for Directv, PC, and PS3 all connected with hdmi cables. Looks great on ps3 and directv and although amazing on PC i had to turn the brightness down a bit because the white was sometimes too white. HOPE THIS HELPS! I share your pain. I have done many tests on this tv and also experimented trying to get the best picture. Here are the values I have found best and are currently using.Brightness 50Sharpness 3Contrast 36Black Level 55Color 50Tint 0Color Temp 0Light Sensor OffDynamic Backlight OFFNoise Reduction MiddleI am using this for Directv, PC, and PS3 all connected with hdmi cables. Looks great on ps3 and directv and although amazing on PC i had to turn the brightness down a bit because the white was sometimes too white.... » Read More I share your pain. I have done many tests on this tv and also experimented trying to get the best picture. Here are the values I have found best and are currently using.Brightness 50Sharpness 3Contrast 36Black Level 55Color 50Tint 0Color Temp 0Light Sensor OffDynamic Backlight OFFNoise Reduction MiddleI am using this for Directv, PC, and PS3 all connected with hdmi cables. Looks great on ps3 and directv and although amazing on PC i had to turn the brightness down a bit because the white was sometimes too white. HOPE THIS HELPS! « Show Less
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Try Tweaktv.com. Great site for calibration settings. * Picture Modes o Picture Mode : Movie o Color Temperature : Warm 2 o Aspect Ratio : 16:9 * Picture Settings o Backlight : 3 o Contrast : 90 o Brightness : 46 o Sharpness : 0 o Color : 47 o Tint : G46/R54 * Advanced Settings o Black Tone : Off o Dynamic Contrast : Off o Gamma : -1 o Color Space : Auto o White Balance : Factory Default o Fleshtone : 0 o Edge Enhancement : Off o XVYCC Color : Off * Picture Options o Color Tone : Warm 2 o Size : 16:9 o Digital NR : Off o HDMI Black Level : Low o Film Mode : Auto 1 o Blue Only Mode : Off o Auto Motion Plus : Off Try Tweaktv.com. Great site for calibration settings. * Picture Modes o Picture Mode : Movie o Color Temperature : Warm 2 o Aspect Ratio : 16:9 * Picture Settings o Backlight : 3 o Contrast : 90 o Brightness : 46 o Sharpness : 0 o Color : 47 o Tint : G46/R54 * Advanced Settings o Black Tone : Off o Dynamic Contrast : Off o Gamma : -1 o Color Space : Auto o White Balance : Factory Default o Fleshtone : 0 o Edge Enhancement : Off o XVYCC Color : Off * Picture... » Read More Try Tweaktv.com. Great site for calibration settings. * Picture Modes o Picture Mode : Movie o Color Temperature : Warm 2 o Aspect Ratio : 16:9 * Picture Settings o Backlight : 3 o Contrast : 90 o Brightness : 46 o Sharpness : 0 o Color : 47 o Tint : G46/R54 * Advanced Settings o Black Tone : Off o Dynamic Contrast : Off o Gamma : -1 o Color Space : Auto o White Balance : Factory Default o Fleshtone : 0 o Edge Enhancement : Off o XVYCC Color : Off * Picture Options o Color Tone : Warm 2 o Size : 16:9 o Digital NR : Off o HDMI Black Level : Low o Film Mode : Auto 1 o Blue Only Mode : Off o Auto Motion Plus : Off « Show Less
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If your picture is dim then a new lamp should make it like new again. It is doubtful anything other than a degraded lamp would cause a dim picture. I wouldn't expect to get a refund if the lamp works. I bought one but really couldn't tell a difference. I don't know if the TV just didn't need a new lamp or that the off brand lamp isn't as bright as an OEM lamp. Personally, I'd stick with OEM Sony parts. They cost more though.
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I have been having this TV for over 2 weeks now. However I cannot see 'Set the Auto Motion Plus 120Hz' option under 'Picture Options'(Even if I scroll down). I did see that option on my first day and it has disappeared now. Samsung Tier 2 tech support told me that the option comes up only if I have a cable box which I dont. Howevr I am surprised as I did see it earlier without the cable box. Does anybody have any idea?