Cinema Smooth Fixed? Cnet reports that this TV screws up the black levels when turning on Cinema Smooth. The Samsung web site is now showing a new firmware update which came out about a week ago.Does anyone know if this update fixes the problem? Even better, does this update now automatically turn on Cinema Smooth when a 1080/24 signal is received like the PN50B850 does?Thanks. Cinema Smooth Fixed? Cnet reports that this TV screws up the black levels when turning on Cinema Smooth. The Samsung web site is now showing a new firmware update which came out about a week... » Read More Cinema Smooth Fixed? Cnet reports that this TV screws up the black levels when turning on Cinema Smooth. The Samsung web site is now showing a new firmware update which came out about a week ago.Does anyone know if this update fixes the problem? Even better, does this update now automatically turn on Cinema Smooth when a 1080/24 signal is received like the PN50B850 does?Thanks. « Show Less
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Ed, to answer your second question (didn't see it the first time) the automatic Cinema Smooth feature is curious...the "Auto" selection is greyed out on my PN50B560, however, I can choose "Off" or "Cinema Smooth." When in Cinema Smooth mode, it appears to actually be in Auto mode...if I turn off 24fps on my PS3, it displays 60fps just fine, and when I turn on 24fps, it also displays just fine...I think they should just fix the menu and change "Cinema Smooth" to "Auto," and only have two menu options...obviously in addition to fixing the increased black level issue... Ed, to answer your second question (didn't see it the first time) the automatic Cinema Smooth feature is curious...the "Auto" selection is greyed out on my PN50B560, however, I can choose "Off" or "Cinema Smooth." When in Cinema Smooth mode, it appears to actually be in Auto mode...if I turn off 24fps on my PS3, it displays 60fps just fine, and when I turn on 24fps, it also displays just fine...I think they should just fix the menu and change "Cinema Smooth" to "Auto," and only have two menu options...obviously in addition to fixing the... » Read More Ed, to answer your second question (didn't see it the first time) the automatic Cinema Smooth feature is curious...the "Auto" selection is greyed out on my PN50B560, however, I can choose "Off" or "Cinema Smooth." When in Cinema Smooth mode, it appears to actually be in Auto mode...if I turn off 24fps on my PS3, it displays 60fps just fine, and when I turn on 24fps, it also displays just fine...I think they should just fix the menu and change "Cinema Smooth" to "Auto," and only have two menu options...obviously in addition to fixing the increased black level issue... « Show Less
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Drat!Thanks a lot for taking the time to check this out and let me know. I appreciate it.
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How big of a difference is the picture with the glitch when watching a BD? I am strongly leaning towards buying this TV. If this is only a minor flaw I am going to buy it, I just don't see paying $700 more dollars for the 860 just for this glitch. Is watching BD without cinema smooth that much of a difference? Thank you.
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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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With updating the firmware and putting the tv intl game mode I have noticed only minor lagging at time compared to before the firmware update. Turn off motion smoothing also helps.with studdering during game plan. Certainly not the best tv for gamers but overall game play isnt a nuisance either...
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What are firmware updates? I too am interested in the 1600 to go with my Samsung tvs. I have a 46 and 52 inch 600 series. I also want to have everything I need to make me go Wow!
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Samsung has its own special 'clear motion rate' that they use to determine the hz level. Other companys do it to with their own wording. Basically in short its like saying....samsungs proprietary image processor provides a smoother and cleaner image than the general old school version or knockoff brand and that being said lends the image to look like its 120hz. When combined with the led backlit technology and the panels 60hz refresh rate its basically equivalent to the modern day 120hz models. I have 4 HDTVs and I can tell you that there is a huge difference between samsung and other brands. This particular tv I have hooked up straight to the cable so I don't even get the luxury's of having crystal clear HDTV you get from having a cable box with HDTV features. I have the brightness turned down all the way to 0 as well lol since its in a bedroom with blacked out curtains. The TV is solid the apps are solid and the fact that samsung is working on an adapter to constantly update the smart features is awesome. The only down side is that this is the start of a new erra. OLED is going to be the norm. Google it for more info but basically your going to get deeper blacks with it because your turning LEDs off not hiding them. For what its worth its an awesome low end smart TV with solid features, images, HDMI! hello-3 i think thats more than my 65" samsung has. Keeping it at 40 inches is a good small-med sized room TV, my recommendation is to get a 46" if you want it for a medium sized room and is you want a living room TV go 55". I regret my 65" purchase - to big. Streatches pixels and makes mediocre cable look terrible because you see every flaw. Hope this helps, if not feel free to ask another question I have no problem providing info/answers to any questions.
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Take my advice and stay away. It seems to be a hit or miss with the 1600. Mine unfortunately was a miss. Lots of quality control issues for Samsung. Amazon had an alert flag on the player right after I bought mine (figures) that they were looking into the recent complaints. I see now the alert flag is off. Never did play any blu movies. Support from overseas said that the movies were too new and I would have to wait for a firmware update. Sent it back the next day and got a Sony D360 which works great. Would really liked to have the Samsung because my TV is one and it is awsome. Oh well guess I'll just have to keep another remote around. Take my advice and stay away. It seems to be a hit or miss with the 1600. Mine unfortunately was a miss. Lots of quality control issues for Samsung. Amazon had an alert flag on the player right after I bought mine (figures) that they were looking into the recent complaints. I see now the alert flag is off. Never did play any blu movies. Support from overseas said that the movies were too new and I would have to wait for a firmware update. Sent it back the next day and got a Sony D360 which works great. Would really liked to have the Samsung because my TV is one and it is awsome. Oh well... » Read More Take my advice and stay away. It seems to be a hit or miss with the 1600. Mine unfortunately was a miss. Lots of quality control issues for Samsung. Amazon had an alert flag on the player right after I bought mine (figures) that they were looking into the recent complaints. I see now the alert flag is off. Never did play any blu movies. Support from overseas said that the movies were too new and I would have to wait for a firmware update. Sent it back the next day and got a Sony D360 which works great. Would really liked to have the Samsung because my TV is one and it is awsome. Oh well guess I'll just have to keep another remote around. « Show Less
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I know you can calibrate using the game, but even after calibrating playing songs at expert difficulty is still a off. Playing with a Vizio or Sharp there are no issues. How can it not be an issue with the Samsung TV when I hook it up to a Sharp AQUOS and I don't have to calibrate it? It's the Samsung with all it's Smooth Motion video processing.
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Sounds like something may have happened to your tv during shipping. I suggest calling Samsung service and have it looked at. My tv seems to be fine, had it for about a week and a half now. Good luck!
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Out of the box, the TV settings are "vivid". At the very least you'll want to set it to "standard" under picture settings/picture mode. This wont fix the black problem by itself, but then under advanced settings there are a couple of adjustments that will, namely "gamma" and "black corrector". Play with these a bit and you'll get better black detail. If you'd like a full listing of user calibration settings for viewing in a darkened room, here is a link that will give you those presets. Try them, and if you like it, you're done! Otherwise, play around a bit with the settings I mentioned to achieve the desired results. Here's the link: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10060430-1.html?tag=mncol;txt I hope you find this helpful, I'm using these settings myself and am pretty happy with the results. Be warned, however, once you reveal black detail, you may notice unevenness in the black uniformity of the screen. Good Luck!
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A lot of the new (2009) samsungs have buzzing issues. I tried two pn50b650's and they both buzzed. They also had faint horizontal white lines that were cleary visible when watching a dark movie. If you choose Samsung be sure to buy it from someone that you are able to return it to.
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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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Yes, after contacting Sumsung CS, (1-800-samsung), I upgraded to firmware 2004 (as of Nov 14, 2007), still see motion blur for fast-moving balls, very dissapointing so far, the 120 Hz seems too much hype
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Yes, I have had it change when viewing Netflix, and the TV set on Standard. I changed it to Pro 1 (my own calibration), and it is much better however it still changes with Netflix (slightly darker). I've not noticed it with anything else. Not a problem for me, I'm guessing it is Netflix, not the P60VT60.
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i upgraded as well and have had no problems with previously unviewable blu-rays. Until tonight...the mummy returns is the first movie that doesnt play since i upgraded the firmware. anyone know anything about this?
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I have a Samsung ln40b610 and I hate the dejudder processing. It makes motion look so unrealistic and completely ruins the magic of movies for me. There is also still a lot of blur and ghosting, even with the anti-blur setting turned all the way up. I think LCDs are just inherently poor at handling motion. 120Hz and 240Hz does help a little bit, but not really that much.
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I just uploaded the 2.6 firmware on my BD-P1500 player. I was having issues with the new release of Sherlock Holmes. After the upgrade it is still jumping on the same scenes, after 3 bluray disc exchanges. Does anyone know if the new version will be out soon. Samsung said they usually come out every 3 months with new firmware updates.
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Has anyone played games on it?I just bit the bullet and bought the Samsung LN40A550 based on reviews. (Got ps3 for blue ray discs and I watch A LOT of movies.) I also like to play FPS and other games with a lot of movement and action. Has anyone noticed any sort of ghosting or blurring when they play games on it? Bad thing to wonder about AFTER I buy the tv, but I'm sure it'll still be worth it when I see my movies in a new-1080p-light.