FIRMWARE, AND BEST SETTINGS. Hi I just ordered this TV from AMAZON, refurbished. I know there are a million posts about this, but can anyone please tell me what the latest firmware version is? AND, I know that there is discussion about the best setting for the t.v. and was wondering how it looks out of the box. If you tweaked it, what are YOUR optimal settings? Thanks. FIRMWARE, AND BEST SETTINGS. Hi I just ordered this TV from AMAZON, refurbished. I know there are a million posts about this, but can anyone please tell me what the latest firmware version is? ... » Read More FIRMWARE, AND BEST SETTINGS. Hi I just ordered this TV from AMAZON, refurbished. I know there are a million posts about this, but can anyone please tell me what the latest firmware version is? AND, I know that there is discussion about the best setting for the t.v. and was wondering how it looks out of the box. If you tweaked it, what are YOUR optimal settings? Thanks. « Show Less
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I bought mine only 2 weeks ago and the firmware I have now is dated 8/24/07 and xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-1036. I have not tweaked my settings yet. The defaults are looking very good with free over the air HD channels. Put in HD channels or blueray player or Hd-dvd player, if all look good then just be happy with it.I can't say for sure about the refurbished unit.
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I don't know what the current firmware version is or where to find it. I never had to do anything ,but set the television up. if anything updated it didn't know it.
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Hi Mike, Good question, I'll give you my "best guess" answer. I have had this great TV since April and searched the web for the same information. First, its not bad right out of the box. Second, seems the recommended settings vary for 2D and 3D, ambient light conditions and to some degree the signal source each of which can ALSO have a range of settings. I have left the settings on the signal source devices at default levels and made the suggested adjustments on the TV. I have the Spears & Munsil HD Benchmark Blu-ray DVD but have not used it with this TV, as yet. I have used the settings found at http://www.soundandvision.com/content/samsung-un75es9000-3d-lcd-hdtv-settings and just tweaked them a little bit for personal taste. Good place to start. Please advise if you find another source for useful settings. It's a great 2D TV and paired with a good 3D player, it does a good job of 3D as well, especially with little ambient light. Professional calibration is always an option as well. Best Regards, Marc
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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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I was asked to answer this question but I own a LG 50PA6500 50-inch 1080p 600 Hz Plasma HDTV. I've never had a reason to update the firmware.
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Nope. Sent mine right back after I spent hours trying to get it to work, hours trying to contact Vizio, then they casually tell me I needed firmware, like I should know that. If I needed it, they should have sent it with the TV !!! I figured this would be only the first of many problems with an inferior product marketed by sloppy manufacturers. Idiots!
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It's functioning on my set. EDIT: APPARENTLY there are a few different firmware versions on these sets...mine is E550i-b2 V 1.16.47.0758. Some sets have E550i-b2 V 1.25.24.0234. My opinion is that this is causing a lot of problems in the tv enthusiast community. It's possible that Amazon Instant Video is NOT working on both firmware versions, as some are still reporting it isn't functioning. Vizio is NOT offering a firmware update at this time, so as far as I know, you are stuck with what firmware version you get....for the time being.
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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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I agree with Jessica.... I had mine lock up after a firmware down load and I had to sent if back to NJ for repairs. What a PIA. Also had problems with my Samsung TV right out of the box and off it went for repairs. NO MORE SAMSUNG PRODUCTS FOR ME! Check out LG or Sony instead
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The people having problems didnt take the time to update to the newest and correct firmware. Even the one I ordered had issues when I first tried it. After the update and applying the correct in game settings, everything worked perfectly and continues to this day. I hope this helps.
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I always thought that consumers had 30 days (sometimes 14 depending on the store) to return an item for any reason so why would you not just return the TV and get your money back? I cannot believe that Amazon would not work with you in this instance. This is a reply to William C. Reitz Jr. "Techie" post above. EDIT: I found this on the Amazon.com returns policy area: "Televisions 27 Inches and Larger Amazon.com cannot accept the return of televisions 27 inches and larger after delivery. Upon delivery, please inspect your television carefully for damage while the shipper is still present. If you discover any damage, please refuse delivery and you will receive a refund. Your signature on our carrier's delivery receipt acknowledges that you understand our return policy. After the release form has been signed, returns of televisions 27 inches and larger will not be accepted. If you accept delivery and later find out that the television is not working properly, please check the paperwork that came with it to see if the problem is covered by a manufacturer's in-home service warranty. All televisions 27 inches or larger come with one. If you are unable to locate warranty information for a particular model, contact the manufacturer." How in the heck can Amazon.com get away with this? This is totally ridiculous! I will NEVER buy a TV from Amazon!
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I haven't had any problems myself. Has your TV been updated to the latest firmware?
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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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If you look at the first review (from G. Lavery) for the TV on Amazon, a user posts cnet's suggested settings as well as their own preferred settings. I just ordered the TV and have been looking into the same thing. Good Luck!!Panasonic Viera TH-58PZ800U 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
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http://tclusa.com/firmware/firmwareupdate1.html Go there and download it, paste it in a USB HD and plug it in your tv!The tv will tell you what to do.
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Has Panasonic replaced the th-50pz800u TV now? Or are they about to replace it? I do not understand why Amazon no longer stocks it. I have read many rave reviews of this particular set and I planned to buy one this week. Did I wait too long and it is now out of production and being replaced with a new 2009 model? If so can I be sure the new replacement model will be as good or better than the panasonic th-50pz800u?
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Go to the AVS Forums and read up - they've fixed all the issues, which were entirely firmware. This is one of the very best TV sets you can buy, especially at this price range. It has a full array LED backlight - not edge lit like all the samsung and panasonics in this range - and it now is working perfectly. Unfortunately the price won't come down lower than it is currently.