when watching 480p stuff my screen goes black when i try to change the volume.. samsung plasma tv..hdmi hookup ..no arc ..whats the problem ?
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Connect the cable box straight to the tv and use an optical cable or audio cable to the recevier from the cable box
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Hi,If you connected via HDMI you supposed to get audio form the tv. If no audio on tv , You need to configure your audio out, If PC right click the speaker or volume icon on the right bottom of the screen then click playback device. If you see the Samsung tv click and make it your default audio out.BUt if you connected by VGA you need an 3.5mm jack(headphone Jack) on both end and connect it at the back of the tv and you're pc too.
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It's a display issue, not a DVD player issue. All you have to do is change the display mode on your HD television from 16 X 9 to 4:3. Look in your manual; your HDTV should have a menu item like "Picture", "Display" or "Aspect Ratio" which will let you choose between 16 X 9, 4:3 and a couple other options. What you'll see is the entire 4:3 image, with black on the left and right sides. The Samsung we just bought has a button on the remote that toggles between the aspect ratios, so you don't even have to access an on-screen menu. No need to hook up your old standard definiton DVD player! Hope this helps. It's a display issue, not a DVD player issue. All you have to do is change the display mode on your HD television from 16 X 9 to 4:3. Look in your manual; your HDTV should have a menu item like "Picture", "Display" or "Aspect Ratio" which will let you choose between 16 X 9, 4:3 and a couple other options. What you'll see is the entire 4:3 image, with black on the left and right sides. The Samsung we just bought has a button on the remote that toggles between the aspect ratios, so you don't even have to access an on-screen menu. No need to hook up your old... » Read More It's a display issue, not a DVD player issue. All you have to do is change the display mode on your HD television from 16 X 9 to 4:3. Look in your manual; your HDTV should have a menu item like "Picture", "Display" or "Aspect Ratio" which will let you choose between 16 X 9, 4:3 and a couple other options. What you'll see is the entire 4:3 image, with black on the left and right sides. The Samsung we just bought has a button on the remote that toggles between the aspect ratios, so you don't even have to access an on-screen menu. No need to hook up your old standard definiton DVD player! Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Did you hook it up with an Optical Cable? I have a 42 inch Samsung and mine works fine using the optical cable. One thing to note is that using the optical cable the volume is controlled by the sound bar not the volume on the TV. You also need to have the Sound Bar set to Optical input. Hope this helps.
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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
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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?
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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?
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Nope never noticed any thing like that. Check your TV settings, in the burn in protection settings there is a setting called pixel shift, its turned on by default it moves the picture a small amount every couple of minuets to protect from burn in's. I suppose your settings could be off the default settings are pixel shift: on, Horizontal: 4, vertical: 4, time: 4 min. This probably your problem you could try turning it off at your own risk as you may have a higher chance of burn in's and most likely image retention. You payed good money though if that doesn't fix it return it! Samsung is know for problematic plasma tv's. I wish you the best! Nope never noticed any thing like that. Check your TV settings, in the burn in protection settings there is a setting called pixel shift, its turned on by default it moves the picture a small amount every couple of minuets to protect from burn in's. I suppose your settings could be off the default settings are pixel shift: on, Horizontal: 4, vertical: 4, time: 4 min. This probably your problem you could try turning it off at your own risk as you may have a higher chance of burn in's and most likely image retention. You payed good money though if that doesn't fix it return it! Samsung is... » Read More Nope never noticed any thing like that. Check your TV settings, in the burn in protection settings there is a setting called pixel shift, its turned on by default it moves the picture a small amount every couple of minuets to protect from burn in's. I suppose your settings could be off the default settings are pixel shift: on, Horizontal: 4, vertical: 4, time: 4 min. This probably your problem you could try turning it off at your own risk as you may have a higher chance of burn in's and most likely image retention. You payed good money though if that doesn't fix it return it! Samsung is know for problematic plasma tv's. I wish you the best! « Show Less
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Tom,Like you, have a Samsung HD cable box from TW. Connected HDMI to my Pioneer Plasma. Problem I am having is when changing HD channels picture is scrambling for about 5-10 secs before coming in. Analog stations change without a problem, just in HD. I switched out the box twice, same problem. Had a techinician come over, he switched out the box again, same problem. Put the component connection and works fine. Tells me it's the monitor. Pioneer says that's ridiculous, it's the cable box. I have been reading numerous threads about this problem. It's the TW cable box, it does not have the proper software to support HDMI. You have to call TW up and complain and see if they will fix the problem.R Tom,Like you, have a Samsung HD cable box from TW. Connected HDMI to my Pioneer Plasma. Problem I am having is when changing HD channels picture is scrambling for about 5-10 secs before coming in. Analog stations change without a problem, just in HD. I switched out the box twice, same problem. Had a techinician come over, he switched out the box again, same problem. Put the component connection and works fine. Tells me it's the monitor. Pioneer says that's ridiculous, it's the cable box. I have been reading numerous threads about this problem. It's the TW cable box, it does not have... » Read More Tom,Like you, have a Samsung HD cable box from TW. Connected HDMI to my Pioneer Plasma. Problem I am having is when changing HD channels picture is scrambling for about 5-10 secs before coming in. Analog stations change without a problem, just in HD. I switched out the box twice, same problem. Had a techinician come over, he switched out the box again, same problem. Put the component connection and works fine. Tells me it's the monitor. Pioneer says that's ridiculous, it's the cable box. I have been reading numerous threads about this problem. It's the TW cable box, it does not have the proper software to support HDMI. You have to call TW up and complain and see if they will fix the problem.R « Show Less
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Can you tell me what exactly worked? I just started looking into buying this television and am not following your blog. It would make me crazy if I had this problem because I've always had it with my Toshiba Plasma, which I'm replacing.
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I've been having trouble with my adapter. I have a sharp 52" hdtv and I plug my phone and it will show on the screen but the video will then go black and come back then go black again. Right before the tv goes black it states there was an incompatible audio signal... Anyone help plz
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does samsung plasma have ghosting(crosstalk) double image effect like un8000 LED tv when watching in 3d or 3d conversion??? please reply me thanks
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We have the same problem with our TV. The screen is normally very dim, then gets very bight. We've never had the screen go black. We have also noticed the same phenomenon that J. Wu mentioned about the lamp.Have either of you solved this problem? Were you able to exchange it?
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If your Samsung TV is new, it most likely has ARC support on one of the HDMI inputs. Connected via HDMI ARC (with the TV internal speakers turned off) you should be able to control the volume with your TV remote. My TV (a Vizio) has ARC support and I initially connected the sound bar via HDMI ARC (cable goes from HDMI OUT on soundbar to HDMI ARC IN on TV) and the TV remote controlled the volume in this case. I have since switched to optical connection as I like the interconnectivity options and the way everything functions with my universal remote better with the sound bar connected this way. There is no guarantee it will work even if your TV does have ARC support as implementations from different manufacturers may vary slightly.
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I play DVD's all the time on my TV and have never had an issue with the stock settings. Are you using appropriate HDMI cables for the connection to the TV? Sounds like you have a cable issue, not a TV issue.
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@Dj M: It sounds like you either have dead or "hot" pixels. This means the pixel will by change colors or remain "black" or "white". While the TV may function normally, the damaged pixel will not function correctly ever. I would contact Amazon.com and get an exchange or refund on the unit as it arrived damaged (you have 30 days to get a full refund).
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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.