51 inch Samsung Plasma keeps Flickering how is it fixed
1561936
Not sure what you mean by flickering... pixelating? this may be a question for Samsung...
1561937
I have never had this particular problem. Occasionally we have problems with it pixelating, but that was our cable/dish service-not the television.
1561938
I think you need to attach those electrical clamps to the cord. I can't think of the proper name.
481570
No, the general symptom that would cause one to replace this part would be the monitor works but the image is very dark. I think flicker rate might be associated with the video cards scan rate such as 60 hertz. The higher the hertz the better the flicker rate or refresh rate. Play with different screen resolutions and refresh rates to get a smooth screen image.
1143347
I just got them and hooked them up. My plasma is causing interference when bright as well. Does moving the unit away from the tv help? Would like to explore fixes before returning.Thanks
1516179
For all those who have experienced this problem - did Samsung fix this by replacing/repairing the frame? I am seriously considering buying this TV, and this is the only issue that is making me hesitate.Thanks
1213173
Thats weird, i'm not sure, I have had a few different issues that might be cable related... just flickering out and back in. Also sometimes after being on too long... it will cut out then I have to leave it off for a bit and turn it back on maybe overheating. I have not seen this issue yet, I would change the cable, if not that probably RMA.
1083091
I have not experienced a problem with the light flickering. The only suggestion I could offer is to check the wiring at the plug and wall outlet as well as the connection to the base of the light. If all else fails, I would suggest returning the light. Hope this helps
1774405
Not all plasmas, I am not sure yet why but I have a similar issue too, did not care to check if it was a various coloured noise or just various shades. I DO NOT have it on my other Panasonic professional plasma though.Either it's HDMI cable or just HDMI connection )I use DVI on others - or this TV has more faults then I initially thought...The worse thing is greenish tint vs older pro plasmas which may not have this deep of the black level but are all more accurate in my opinion. I had 2 of these before and haven't noticed this issue just now - also if you display a window on a gray screen you can notice horizontal smudges at the hight of the window border. Not all plasmas, I am not sure yet why but I have a similar issue too, did not care to check if it was a various coloured noise or just various shades. I DO NOT have it on my other Panasonic professional plasma though.Either it's HDMI cable or just HDMI connection )I use DVI on others - or this TV has more faults then I initially thought...The worse thing is greenish tint vs older pro plasmas which may not have this deep of the black level but are all more accurate in my opinion. I had 2 of these before and haven't noticed this issue just now - also if you display a window... » Read More Not all plasmas, I am not sure yet why but I have a similar issue too, did not care to check if it was a various coloured noise or just various shades. I DO NOT have it on my other Panasonic professional plasma though.Either it's HDMI cable or just HDMI connection )I use DVI on others - or this TV has more faults then I initially thought...The worse thing is greenish tint vs older pro plasmas which may not have this deep of the black level but are all more accurate in my opinion. I had 2 of these before and haven't noticed this issue just now - also if you display a window on a gray screen you can notice horizontal smudges at the hight of the window border. « Show Less
604481
Get a new TV, this model will start to have flashing pixels soon after operating for that many years, it's a problem with the TI DSP chip. Plasma TV's are far superior and take up less space.
1650077
I just got delivery on my PN50B860 and no buzzing. My guess is that given all the negative publicity that it is fixed. No problems and the flat panel is awesome! Try contacting Samsung technical service to confirm as they should be able to inform you if the issue has been resolved.According to a Samsung customer, (http://reviews.us.samsung.com/7463/PN50B860Y2FXZA/pn50b860-50-1080p-plasma-hdtv-reviews/reviews.htm) the buzz issue cured and there is a tech repair sheet out from Samsung to fix it so the newer TV's should be fine.
2016355
I bought the 50" Samsung Plasma 3d and have never been happier. Don't believe the hype with LED tech... I do not think it is worth it. The 720p plasma looks better than the 1080p LCD. Turns out most signals are 720p. Also the burn-in has been fixed so if you watch ESPN and the ticker at the bottom is ghosting when you change the channel it goes away soon. Ummm... I also know that with the LCD you have to pay a ton to get a refresh rate that is any good. I paid $900 at Sears for my 50" 3d with a refresh rate of 600 Hz with 2 pairs of glasses. Once again... pull the trigger on the plasma. I bought the 50" Samsung Plasma 3d and have never been happier. Don't believe the hype with LED tech... I do not think it is worth it. The 720p plasma looks better than the 1080p LCD. Turns out most signals are 720p. Also the burn-in has been fixed so if you watch ESPN and the ticker at the bottom is ghosting when you change the channel it goes away soon. Ummm... I also know that with the LCD you have to pay a ton to get a refresh rate that is any good. I paid $900 at Sears for my 50" 3d with a refresh rate of 600 Hz with 2 pairs of glasses. Once again... pull the trigger on the... » Read More I bought the 50" Samsung Plasma 3d and have never been happier. Don't believe the hype with LED tech... I do not think it is worth it. The 720p plasma looks better than the 1080p LCD. Turns out most signals are 720p. Also the burn-in has been fixed so if you watch ESPN and the ticker at the bottom is ghosting when you change the channel it goes away soon. Ummm... I also know that with the LCD you have to pay a ton to get a refresh rate that is any good. I paid $900 at Sears for my 50" 3d with a refresh rate of 600 Hz with 2 pairs of glasses. Once again... pull the trigger on the plasma. « Show Less
118332
So, mine has started doing the same thing. It has been months since I replaced mine and it is just now flickering. My guess is that the bulb is just cheaply made and not a true Factory bulb. For as cheap as the bulb was I wouldn't expect much over a year out of it but the flickering is pretty annoying. I don't know of a fix other than getting a new bulb.
1510477
This model monitor definitely has a flickering problem as reported by many people and it is very annoying. Mine developed in the 1st 2 weeks and I returned it for a refund. Not sure what the Samsung warranty is but I would try to return or exchange it. At minimum send for repair.
2006420
I am thinking about buying this TV but, based on several reviews, plasma TV's experience problems like "burn ins". I would like to plug the TV in and watch it ,with the worry of "breaking it in". Perhaps plasma' are not meant for me. Any reactions?
2132317
Thanks Rossi for your reply. I didn't want to add to the post until I had the Samsung service technician come to my home and hear it for himself, which he did today. Turns out that it was the power supply which had to be replaced. The technician said that when the tv is turned off and the crackling sound persists, it shows that there is an issue with the power supply and it needs to be replaced. The technician said that he hasn't normally had an issue with the 4661 models, but that it does happen. No more noises, and just to add that the technician was great! I've heard in blogs that Samsung lacks in customer serivice, but I couldn't have been happier with how they handled my issue. Thanks Rossi for your reply. I didn't want to add to the post until I had the Samsung service technician come to my home and hear it for himself, which he did today. Turns out that it was the power supply which had to be replaced. The technician said that when the tv is turned off and the crackling sound persists, it shows that there is an issue with the power supply and it needs to be replaced. The technician said that he hasn't normally had an issue with the 4661 models, but that it does happen. No more noises, and just to add that the technician was great! I've heard in blogs that... » Read More Thanks Rossi for your reply. I didn't want to add to the post until I had the Samsung service technician come to my home and hear it for himself, which he did today. Turns out that it was the power supply which had to be replaced. The technician said that when the tv is turned off and the crackling sound persists, it shows that there is an issue with the power supply and it needs to be replaced. The technician said that he hasn't normally had an issue with the 4661 models, but that it does happen. No more noises, and just to add that the technician was great! I've heard in blogs that Samsung lacks in customer serivice, but I couldn't have been happier with how they handled my issue. « Show Less
1380165
I'm really interested in hearing what you found. We just got a new Samsung TV and it has the same problem.
1396155
Double check your settings on the monitor. Mine didn't come with DisplayPort 1.2 enabled by default. You may be getting a 30 Hz refresh rate. Similarly, if you're using HDMI and not DisplayPort, you'll be stuck on 30 Hz not 60 Hz. I just turned mine way down and didn't notice any flicker.
891194
I cannot recommend this monitor. It has a defect and flickers after you turn it on or take it out of sleep mode. This is a known issue and Samsung hasn't corrected it.