Can anyone else see dark lines from top to bottom on the screen or did I just get a bad TV?
2044303
I do not have any lines (light or dark) anywhere on the screen. Sounds like it maybe a defective unit.
2044304
If your tv is set to wide screen it will have black lines on top and bottom, changing to panoramic view will zoom in so there are no black lines. If that doesn't fix it, you will want a new tv. Hope this helps!!
2044305
I am watching my television now and I do not see the problem you are discribing. In fact I am very impressed by the picture.
2044306
I have not experienced the problem you are having. In fact this is probably the best picture I have ever had on any tv I have ever owned.
1878667
Don't know if there's a fix(?). Mine has a very clear picture,better than most I've seen.
492471
Depending on what model Sony you have it may be your television . Some models have a known issue and there is a class action suit against Sony . I had the problem you are describing some years ago . it was fixed under warranty. Sony also extended the warranty of the affected models . Do a search of your model number and see what comes up .
1119115
I think we're experiencing image burn-in on our 2 1/2-year-old 1080p LCD TV. When an HD show is on, there are now visible vertical lines marking where the sidebars of standard definition programs would be, almost as if a standard size screen were placed over the widescreen. There's also some shadowing in the top half of the standard screen area. This is most noticeable when the picture background is light colored. We had no idea this would happen. We were considering buying the Samsung model you've got, but we spend more than 5% of our TV time watching standard definition programs, and many of our DVD/Bluray movies have black bars on top and bottom. Maybe we'll just get by with our current set until the image burn-in problem is eliminated.
218426
We have not had that issue. But, sounds like you have had it happen on a few different systems which seems really odd. I was thinking it was the A/V cables are not in properly or the tv needs to be turned to a different input. Hope that helps!
1774403
No I have not seen that issue even up close. I have although done some messing around with the picture settings and by no means am I an expert. I would try some different settings or return it for a new one because of the price we have all had to pay for it. It could have even been damaged during shipping or not have set long enough before it was turned on the first time. I have the exact tv and the blacks are deep blacks and the whites are true as well as grey and all other colors. I let mine sit for eight hours after it was mounted on the tv stand before I turned it on for the first time.
4286
It sounds like the "backlight" in the screen went bad. if the backlight is going bad/dim, it will make colors look dull or washed out. However, if you think this is a software issue and not hardware, suggest you try to change your battery settings - change to maximum performance (instead of max battery) and see if that changes anything.
2181824
yes,my TV was sent to repair shop for black screen some time. Beware that you need to check when it ships back to you.they lost the TV base and broke the frame too. Then, I have made a lot of phone calls .it is hard to deal with them.good luck
722992
Hi Tkh,I had the same problem as well. I got 3 black lines across the screen. I wonder how long does it take for them to replaced the lcd screen. At the same day? Thanks.
559670
YES - and it looks like I am watching everything in "negative" color. It's awful and frustrating. Could not just plug in and watch. I plan to return this item asap.
1825101
A line down the middle of the screen? You should contact the manufacturer and ask for either a refund or exchange.
246206
Yes, I am having the same issue with my same model television. Mine was purchased the end of 2/08, it started doing that about a month ago and it is out of warranty. Have you had your repaired? If so, what was the cost? wants $150 just to come out and diagnose the problem.
2278660
My TV screen has colorful strips showing on the right side. I was told it is cheaper to buy another TV than to fix it. My TV was bought in mid 2005 and we haven't watched it that much.
1698521
I had the same problem the TV started to flicker and the screen had vertical rainbow colored screen. Called support and they told me it was out of warranty and the TV never has this problem. After googling it it appears this is a problem with Samsung TV's. I bought a Sony instead. Threw the Samsung in the trash. Customer service was awful and they lied ever knowing about this problem. But once you google it it is a common consistent problem.
1227484
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.
514067
Yes I had the same problem. Left side went totally black. Vizio techs could not help. Took it back to Sams Club.
2005463
the user manual that comes with the tv does mention the problem with watching for long periods with the black bars on top or sides could have the burn-in. it also mentions the tv logos that are on most channels down in the corner of the picture could also pose a problem if watched for long periods.