Any fix for the screen flickering issue? 4 large flickering bands across TV. May go away by nudging tv. May be loose ribbon cable or tab connect.
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Scott Blanchard, It's likely an internal issue, which would require a professional service call in pretty much every case. Please reach out to the Samsung customer service center to schedule a repair technician to inspect your set. We look forward to assisting you. --Mr. S
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Are you hoked up to cable? Sometimes the settings on the cable box itself can mess with the TV output also. Not sure if that's the problem but it's definitely worth checking out. the only time I've had that kind of problem was when connecting the PC to the TV via HDMI.. but that was the graphics card settings, not the Panny.
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I just bought Vizio XVT473SV from Dell, which was delivered last week. Worked fine for a day or so, but I'm noticing some screen distortion/flickering occasionally. Also some audio cut-out. Some posts suggest this might be standard def vs HD channel issues. (cable) I've not had any indication of visual or audio problem yet when using the Internet Apps or when hooking up my laptop to it. But it doesn't always work right when I turn it on with it tuned to the cable box. The problem this morning with flickering was a situation with TV/cable turned on, cable tuned to a standard def channel from the night before. I tuned to an HD channel, the screen still flickered. I turned off cable and tv. Turned back on and all was well. I'm not happy to be seeing these kinds of problems within a day of having the tv though.
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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's a source issue..plasmas handle fast motion better than other types of TV. Many sources are poor though. Make sure your motion smoothing is turned off too.
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I have not had that problem, mine has worked fine but is used for more of a TV, look in the settings, there may be a power setting in the menu on the monitor, otherwise turn off the computer and monitor and make sure the DVI connection is good on both sides and try again.Try a different DVI cable as well, as the other commenter recommended.
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We've been experiencing it off and on for about 6 months. Two nights ago, it was really bad...today...its not there. It comes and goes. In our case its a blue stripe. We've seen it whether its coming from the cable box or bluray player. I haven't played with it too much, so I don't have a pattern of what it does and how to defeat it. I'd like a comment from Panasonic. Our TV was 5 years old at Christmas.
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Vickie, In the end I was not able to resolve the issue. I had 2 technicians out to try to fix it, but they weren't able to. Sharp is sending me a new TV (which is being delivered tomorrow afternoon). I'll let you know if it works any better.
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I am sorry that I can not be of help, I have not noticed the flickering with mine in my setup. As others have suggested it may be defective and you may want to return it or exchange it.
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Man Vince, that sucks, I really feel bad for you having to go through all the stuff you have. Even with the repair the screen is faulty. I would see if you can still return it to Amazon and get an exchange. I currently own a Sony 40" 720p/1080i set I got in Nov of 2006 and Ive been thinking of upgrading to the Samsung 4071, but all the crap youve gone through scares me. I dont know what I would do if I spent that much on a TV only for it work partially.
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Mine flickered SO badly, I had to replace it. I do NOT recommend this monitor. Samsung was NO HELP whatsoever. It's very likely the last Samsung (anything) I ever buy. It's too bad, I used to like Samsung products before this fiasco.
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I've never had this problem. I would suggest to check your connected wires and make sure nothing is loose. They only issue I've had with the TV is there are parts of the screen now but have no back lighting in the room showing certain colors come on the screen you can see a distortion not in the picture but the back light inside TV but I've had the TV for over 5 years and it does get used a lot I've had problems also with when I would change from ps3 back to the TV there would bea picture but no sound that has happened a few times for or had to do to rectify it was just turn the TV off and turn it back on again sorry I couldn't be more help I've never had this problem. I would suggest to check your connected wires and make sure nothing is loose. They only issue I've had with the TV is there are parts of the screen now but have no back lighting in the room showing certain colors come on the screen you can see a distortion not in the picture but the back light inside TV but I've had the TV for over 5 years and it does get used a lot I've had problems also with when I would change from ps3 back to the TV there would bea picture but no sound that has happened a few times for or had to do to rectify it was just turn the TV off and... » Read More I've never had this problem. I would suggest to check your connected wires and make sure nothing is loose. They only issue I've had with the TV is there are parts of the screen now but have no back lighting in the room showing certain colors come on the screen you can see a distortion not in the picture but the back light inside TV but I've had the TV for over 5 years and it does get used a lot I've had problems also with when I would change from ps3 back to the TV there would bea picture but no sound that has happened a few times for or had to do to rectify it was just turn the TV off and turn it back on again sorry I couldn't be more help « Show Less
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Have similar issue, seems the hdmi out port is to blame, changed all the cables (several times) to no avail. This started after only 6 days, bought because of a relative small number of problems, only to encounter one myself. I have yet to find a fix and not willing at this time to have it repaired will prob send back for a replacement
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There is a software update that you need to load onto your tv.. it's a common problem, but there are multiple ways to fix it.. the patch is on TCL's website. but you'll be able to find it easily by googling
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Check for loose wiring/loose fittings first. Second would be to try changing the resolution on screen. Last would be your monitor is going out. Let's hope that's not it.
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Hi Sandy, sorry to hear you're having problems. Make sure your settings on your television are set properly. Make sure what ever port your cable is plugged into is the same port in your TV settings. If this doesn't correct the problem, feel free to contact PlugLug. Thanks!
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I have the same problem, same tv, same dvi to hdmi adapter, etc...Except I've got an ATI Radeon 8500. I wonder if it's an issue with the tv input and not the video card? Did you ever find a resolution?