Samsung LNT4661 issue - picture mode reverts to dynamic? Anyone seen anything like this?
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I have the worst Samsung LN-t4661 lcd TV on this side of the Pacific. I've had it for about 2 years and it worked fine the first year and then the problems started earlier this year. It would make clicking noises when I tried to turn it on, then turn on after a few minutes which turned into 30 to 45 minutes, and then finally it just won't turn on at all. Through an online forum, I figured out it had a capacitor problem and replaced the faulty capacitors.(I was lucky to have access to tools to open the backplate and solder the capacitors to the main board). Then it started having a shadow problem across the screen. Initially it was about a couple of inches wide and now it covers half the screen. It seems to be a tunnel light issue that won't be easy to resolve like the previous issue. This TV has given me so much headache, a lot of time I end up just watching my old regular TV. You couldn't pay me to buy another Samsung TV!
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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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I did not find a resolution, unfortunately. I couldn't even definitively find out what the problem was - only speculation. My best guess from online research was HDCP compatibility. But if your 8500 doesn't work and my 9800 did (which neither should even support HDCP), then I guess that theory is out the window.Not long after my original post, I sent the tv back and got the Samsung LN-T3253H. No problems out of it.I know that doesn't really help, but that was my only real solution to the problem.
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I actually found this on another forum post and it makes me feel much better that at least samsung is recognizing the problem to some extent. I really hope this means they do have a fix for it otherwise why would they post pictures of the problem and say your TV needs service right?http://ars.samsung.com/customer/usa/jsp/faqs/faqs_view.jsp?isARS=Y&SITE;_ID=1&AT;_ID=137885&ARS;_ID=8957980Just waiting to hear from someone that their TV was actually fixed. Thanks again,
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Well I too recently ordered the LNT4661F and sure enough, it snap, crackles and pops when you turn it on and off. I'll be calling Samsung on Monday to have someone come out and look at it. I just hope its as easy as replacing the power supply. I'll keep you posted.
2016410
Hey, I had the same problem with an LN55C650 and even with a new panel it did it. So the tech got on the phone and called and was told about the service bulletin and cut jumper number p854 on the 55" and that fixed it. So the new panel came back out but I got my tv fixed. Yay!!!
487894
I have a 7FFICWO model. In addition to this information, I discovered that the only way that the picture frame would function properly from my 1G SD memeory card was to turn the frame on without the SD card plugged in; then plug the SD card in after it was on; then cycle to the 'slideshow' mode. Any other sequence resulted in the frame started out OK for several pictures and then freezing up.
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Try turning off Motionflow for that input. From what I see on my KDL-46V5100, the Motionflow can be set differently for each input. We had problems while watching DirecTV via S-Video with Motionflow on. After turning it off, all is well. The SD picture from DirecTV and all my other SD sources is superior to what I saw on my large screen LCD Samsung.
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i have the same problem. it is 2 months out of warranty and it takes almost an hour to get a picture. tv repair shop said they contacted samsung and were told i needed a new board for $1204.00 plus labor.i am now asking samsung to extend the warranty for this repair.
191150
Yes he is correct. There are known issues with a certain firmware of this TV that shows crop circles on the TV. You can do a quick google search on this, people are talking about it in the AV Forums. So I think Samsung has stopped shipment of the TVs to apply the updates.
2116212
I haven't had that issue. You can adjust the flash mode and that should solve the issue.
839192
Our picture quality is from edge to edge except when on 4.3 format. Sounds like you may have a defective tv. We have had our tv for 2 months and no issues. Hope this helps...
1529202
Thanks for your reply. It happens to us when we go from non HD to HD and from HD to HD. Very annoying. We've dropped back to using the component cables, but I sure would like to use the HDMI. I was hesitant about complaining to Samsung, since our cable is so sketchy, but now I think I will.
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I also called Samsung & they referred me to a local company. They want $90 just to come out but since we can't afford to fix it right now, we have been waiting. I have read a lot of people having this issue but samsung denied it. It's a shame that a fairly new tv is having such problems. I guess that they don't make them like they use to! Let me know if you get a tech out there & the outcome. I know mine will have to wait, no job, no money.
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This exact thing happened to my dad's model D7000 64. It was still under warranty so a tech came out and fixed it. He let him know it was a simple panel (or some sort or faulty component) replacement and the TV was and had been as good as new. Samsung (or any knowledgeable technician) should be able to tell you what you need. Hope this helps... ~JCN
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I would check the net and see if others are reporting this problem. If so, resolutions are probably also noted. If you don't find it to be a known issue, I'd call LG.
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i have the LN46C630 model with same flickering problem occuring just after warranty expired. technician fixed it by cutting one "jumper" (metal wire about 1/2 inch long) located on the power supply circuit board. takes 5 minutes to fix. technician said samsung issued service bulletin that told repair techs how to fix it. you can do it yourself with a screwdriver, small wirecutters. i could send a photo if you wantok, not sure how to post the photo here, but here's what the technician did for $150...unscrew 17 screws, remove the back cover to the TVfind the power supply circuit board, that's the one your TV's power cord plugs into. On the power supply circuit board, upper left corner, to the right of and below the large 46", there is a metal jumper labelled JP852 that is no more than 2 cm in length. it connects something labelled 'Input rating' and another labeled 'COLD'. the technician used wire cutters and cut the JP852 jumper. that solved my flickering issue, TV works great now. tech said that every size TV in this class of samsung has the same design flaw and can be fixed like this. good luck. i would post a photo, but can't figure it out."&lt;/i&gt;