Samsung 46" - LN46A750
01-20-2009, 03:33 PM
#122
The Box
01-20-2009, 05:10 PM
#123
My Garage
I have to check my firmware, but I know I just updated it about a month ago.
It's happening to me and i can't figure it out. I will calibrate my TV to how I like it, all is well. I will watch it for a while and all of a sudden I see the settings just completely reset themselves (backlight goes way up, colors revert to stock) as if i never made the settings changes. It's really weird. I've tried Google and can't find anything.
It's happening to me and i can't figure it out. I will calibrate my TV to how I like it, all is well. I will watch it for a while and all of a sudden I see the settings just completely reset themselves (backlight goes way up, colors revert to stock) as if i never made the settings changes. It's really weird. I've tried Google and can't find anything.
01-21-2009, 07:07 AM
#124
Senior Moderator
Here's a link to a great 750 owners thread over at the AVS forums.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1025681
Watched some Blu-Ray last night and WOW. It looks good. I don't really have any comparison but its much better than my 50" 720P Sammy DLP. My wife commented on how impressed she was by the picture. That itself tells me it looks good because she never comments on stuff like this.
01-21-2009, 07:30 AM
#125
The Box
^That's a great resource. Thanks
I'm going to try using DLNA over the weekend.
The 750 User Manual states the following file formats for DLNA
1. Image : JPEG (jpg, jpeg)
2. Audio : MP3 (mp3)
3. Video : MPEG1(mpg, mpeg), MPEG2 PS/TS(mpg, mpeg, trp, ts, tp), divx(mpg, mpeg, avi), MPEG4 / H.264 (mpg, mpeg)
For USB the supported video file formats are defined as follows
File Type: Video Decoder, Resolution, Audio Codec
avi: Xvid, 800x600, ADPCM/PCM
avi: H.264 MP, 1920x1080, AC3
avi: MPEG4 SP, 800x600, ADPCM/PCM
avi: MPEG4 ASP, 800x600, ADPCM/PCM
avi: MJPEG, 800x600, ADPCM/PCM
mp4: H.264 BP, 1920x1080, AAC
mp4: H.264 MP, 1920x1080, AAC/PCM
mpg: MPEG2,1920x1080, AC3
vro: MPEG2,1920x1080, AC3
vob: MPEG2,1920x1080, AC3
1. Image : JPEG (jpg, jpeg)
2. Audio : MP3 (mp3)
3. Video : MPEG1(mpg, mpeg), MPEG2 PS/TS(mpg, mpeg, trp, ts, tp), divx(mpg, mpeg, avi), MPEG4 / H.264 (mpg, mpeg)
For USB the supported video file formats are defined as follows
File Type: Video Decoder, Resolution, Audio Codec
avi: Xvid, 800x600, ADPCM/PCM
avi: H.264 MP, 1920x1080, AC3
avi: MPEG4 SP, 800x600, ADPCM/PCM
avi: MPEG4 ASP, 800x600, ADPCM/PCM
avi: MJPEG, 800x600, ADPCM/PCM
mp4: H.264 BP, 1920x1080, AAC
mp4: H.264 MP, 1920x1080, AAC/PCM
mpg: MPEG2,1920x1080, AC3
vro: MPEG2,1920x1080, AC3
vob: MPEG2,1920x1080, AC3
01-21-2009, 07:37 AM
#126
Senior Moderator
DLNA Certified Explanation:
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is an organization dedicated to enabling consumer devices to share information between each other over a home network.
What this means is that the 750 series TV's are able to display streaming content from a computer. First you must connect the TV to your network. Then you must install the included Samsung software on your PC and you should be good to go. This does not work with the wireless adapter (sold separately). The DLNA network must be connected via a normal broadband networking cable. (i.e. CAT-5)
The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) is an organization dedicated to enabling consumer devices to share information between each other over a home network.
What this means is that the 750 series TV's are able to display streaming content from a computer. First you must connect the TV to your network. Then you must install the included Samsung software on your PC and you should be good to go. This does not work with the wireless adapter (sold separately). The DLNA network must be connected via a normal broadband networking cable. (i.e. CAT-5)
01-21-2009, 07:39 AM
#127
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Wiselink PRO Explanation:
Wiselink PRO is the TV's ability to play media stored on a USB flash drive. To use this feature, simply place the drive in the Wiselink USB port located on the side connections panel and then navigate the appropriate menus.
All of the same file types from DLNA are supported over Wiselink PRO.
USB harddrives such as an external hdd or an iPod are not supported. Attach these at your own risk as owners of other models of Samsung TVs have reported that trying to access files on these resulted in bricking the TV.
Wiselink PRO is the TV's ability to play media stored on a USB flash drive. To use this feature, simply place the drive in the Wiselink USB port located on the side connections panel and then navigate the appropriate menus.
All of the same file types from DLNA are supported over Wiselink PRO.
USB harddrives such as an external hdd or an iPod are not supported. Attach these at your own risk as owners of other models of Samsung TVs have reported that trying to access files on these resulted in bricking the TV.
01-21-2009, 07:47 AM
#128
The Box
From what I understand, you hook up the ethernet cable to your modem and download the DLNA software to your laptop from the Samsung site.
You then can access it from the TV as long as it's in the format that it accepts.
Can I say
I will try it this weekend.
You then can access it from the TV as long as it's in the format that it accepts.
Can I say
I will try it this weekend.
01-21-2009, 10:11 AM
#131
Big Block go VROOOM!
USB harddrives such as an external hdd or an iPod are not supported. Attach these at your own risk as owners of other models of Samsung TVs have reported that trying to access files on these resulted in bricking the TV.
01-21-2009, 01:39 PM
#132
You have to install some software package that came with the TV on your puter and add folders to share to it... I haven't gotten around to it yet as my PC is currently down, but it seems like a combersome operation. So far the easiest has just been leaving a flash drive in it.
01-21-2009, 01:40 PM
#133
WTF, a file system is a file system. My understanding from the computer side of things is that the only difference a host device should see between a flash drive and an external hard drive is a bit that flags whether or not the device should be considered removable storage.
01-21-2009, 09:53 PM
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01-22-2009, 07:22 AM
#138
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No, sorry. I spend the better part of a night trying to run cables through the pipes in the wall and cleaning up.
I did come across a problem with picture quality though. I was watching the Raptor game in HD on TSN2 (hopefully Dougler was as well?) and the quality wasn't very good. It was better on TSN which was showing the Leaf game but I still found my DLP to have better pic quality in HD. Even the Nat Geographic channel which is typically amazing didn't look to good on the 750.
I played around with some setting and nothing. The most disturbing part was whenever they zoomed in at the B-Ball game people's suits and the black chairs looked all fuzzy like there was movement. Its hard to explain but it definitely. wasn't right. Players black uni's looked ok. But overall it wasn't as sharp as I'm used to.
I did come across a problem with picture quality though. I was watching the Raptor game in HD on TSN2 (hopefully Dougler was as well?) and the quality wasn't very good. It was better on TSN which was showing the Leaf game but I still found my DLP to have better pic quality in HD. Even the Nat Geographic channel which is typically amazing didn't look to good on the 750.
I played around with some setting and nothing. The most disturbing part was whenever they zoomed in at the B-Ball game people's suits and the black chairs looked all fuzzy like there was movement. Its hard to explain but it definitely. wasn't right. Players black uni's looked ok. But overall it wasn't as sharp as I'm used to.
01-22-2009, 07:31 AM
#139
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What about other HD channels? Could have been that feed.
No, sorry. I spend the better part of a night trying to run cables through the pipes in the wall and cleaning up.
I did come across a problem with picture quality though. I was watching the Raptor game in HD on TSN2 (hopefully Dougler was as well?) and the quality wasn't very good. It was better on TSN which was showing the Leaf game but I still found my DLP to have better pic quality in HD. Even the Nat Geographic channel which is typically amazing didn't look to good on the 750.
I played around with some setting and nothing. The most disturbing part was whenever they zoomed in at the B-Ball game people's suits and the black chairs looked all fuzzy like there was movement. Its hard to explain but it definitely. wasn't right. Players black uni's looked ok. But overall it wasn't as sharp as I'm used to.
I did come across a problem with picture quality though. I was watching the Raptor game in HD on TSN2 (hopefully Dougler was as well?) and the quality wasn't very good. It was better on TSN which was showing the Leaf game but I still found my DLP to have better pic quality in HD. Even the Nat Geographic channel which is typically amazing didn't look to good on the 750.
I played around with some setting and nothing. The most disturbing part was whenever they zoomed in at the B-Ball game people's suits and the black chairs looked all fuzzy like there was movement. Its hard to explain but it definitely. wasn't right. Players black uni's looked ok. But overall it wasn't as sharp as I'm used to.
01-22-2009, 07:34 AM
#140
Senior Moderator
The Hockey game, national Geo channel and others all looked ok but not as sharp as what I'm used to in HD.
The basketball game was concerning because of the blacks when the camera was zoomed in. It was awful. I hope it was feed but somehow I doubt it. Which is also why I was hoping The Dougler was watching the same feed, on the same TV.
The basketball game was concerning because of the blacks when the camera was zoomed in. It was awful. I hope it was feed but somehow I doubt it. Which is also why I was hoping The Dougler was watching the same feed, on the same TV.
01-22-2009, 08:18 AM
#141
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No, sorry. I spend the better part of a night trying to run cables through the pipes in the wall and cleaning up.
I did come across a problem with picture quality though. I was watching the Raptor game in HD on TSN2 (hopefully Dougler was as well?) and the quality wasn't very good. It was better on TSN which was showing the Leaf game but I still found my DLP to have better pic quality in HD. Even the Nat Geographic channel which is typically amazing didn't look to good on the 750.
I did come across a problem with picture quality though. I was watching the Raptor game in HD on TSN2 (hopefully Dougler was as well?) and the quality wasn't very good. It was better on TSN which was showing the Leaf game but I still found my DLP to have better pic quality in HD. Even the Nat Geographic channel which is typically amazing didn't look to good on the 750.
I had the same issue going from DLP to LCD. I actually liked my DLP better from a picture quality standpoint. I then used recommended settings from AVS and some other small adjustments. Needless to say I've been happy ever since.
Earlier on I even went as far as putting my DLP next to my LCD to see if I was smoking crack.
01-22-2009, 08:25 AM
#143
My Garage
01-22-2009, 09:38 AM
#144
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I had the same issue going from DLP to LCD. I actually liked my DLP better from a picture quality standpoint. I then used recommended settings from AVS and some other small adjustments. Needless to say I've been happy ever since.
Earlier on I even went as far as putting my DLP next to my LCD to see if I was smoking crack.
Earlier on I even went as far as putting my DLP next to my LCD to see if I was smoking crack.
You aren't the only one. My Samsung 4665 LCD straight out of the box looked downright blurry compared to my 46" DLP. The out of box settings always have sharpness fairly low and brightness full blast.
The interesting advantage DLP has is no medium to filter the light. It strikes the screen in its pure, crisp, sharp form. On an LCD, the light has to pass through a stimulated liquid. It did take a couple days before I was convinced I hadn't thrown away my money.
01-22-2009, 09:56 AM
#147
Benchwarmer
01-22-2009, 01:17 PM
#149
The Hockey game, national Geo channel and others all looked ok but not as sharp as what I'm used to in HD.
The basketball game was concerning because of the blacks when the camera was zoomed in. It was awful. I hope it was feed but somehow I doubt it. Which is also why I was hoping The Dougler was watching the same feed, on the same TV.
The basketball game was concerning because of the blacks when the camera was zoomed in. It was awful. I hope it was feed but somehow I doubt it. Which is also why I was hoping The Dougler was watching the same feed, on the same TV.
01-22-2009, 01:24 PM
#150
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http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...php?p=13824500
Page 11 has what they say is the best calibration. From a guy named Zerog.
Page 11 has what they say is the best calibration. From a guy named Zerog.
01-22-2009, 02:42 PM
#153
Well the firmware I just installed was 2003.2 I don't know if there's really much difference. I also have set it up to that guys color settings, to be honest I can't really tell any difference, color replication might be a little better. Maybe I'm not picky enough but it looks pretty damn good to me.
01-23-2009, 08:01 AM
#156
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Calibrated last night. Its hard to determine if it actually helped because I haven't watched the TV that much. But I can say that the picture was stunning last night. Watched Smallville and CSI in HD and it was amazing, as was Nat Geo channel. When I have some time I'll reset the picture settings and have a look again.
The big test will come tonight with the Raptor game.
My only concern is that I can't switch to Standard or Dynamic mode after the calibration as the TV is calibrated for Movie mode. Doing so ruins the picture. It will take some more experimenting.
No AVR yet so I'm using the TV.
The big test will come tonight with the Raptor game.
My only concern is that I can't switch to Standard or Dynamic mode after the calibration as the TV is calibrated for Movie mode. Doing so ruins the picture. It will take some more experimenting.
No AVR yet so I'm using the TV.
01-23-2009, 08:57 AM
#157
Benchwarmer
Calibrated last night. Its hard to determine if it actually helped because I haven't watched the TV that much. But I can say that the picture was stunning last night. Watched Smallville and CSI in HD and it was amazing, as was Nat Geo channel. When I have some time I'll reset the picture settings and have a look again.
The big test will come tonight with the Raptor game.
My only concern is that I can't switch to Standard or Dynamic mode after the calibration as the TV is calibrated for Movie mode. Doing so ruins the picture. It will take some more experimenting.
No AVR yet so I'm using the TV.
The big test will come tonight with the Raptor game.
My only concern is that I can't switch to Standard or Dynamic mode after the calibration as the TV is calibrated for Movie mode. Doing so ruins the picture. It will take some more experimenting.
No AVR yet so I'm using the TV.
01-25-2009, 04:31 PM
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My Garage
01-28-2009, 04:16 PM
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LN46A750 separation of red color and bezel
I heard there was a problem with the 750's cracking around the bezel. I was in Sears a couple of days ago and saw a 750 with what looked like separations between the red bezel and the clear outer area. Has Samsung addressed this problem. I hate to spend $1500+ for a TV that looks as if it will split around the edges. I even saw some of this on an 850 series on display.