Samsung UN55C8000 + Soap Opera Effect = gross. Help?

phrozted · 08-01-2010, 02:05 AM

I just bought a Samsung UN55C8000 240Hz LED TV and I personally cannot STAND the Soap Opera Effect. It's absolutely disgusting.

I've tried turning off Auto Motion Plus but the problem persists (although at a slightly reduced level). The best fix so far has been to set Auto Motion Plus to "Clear," but even that isn't a solution. It seems that no matter what setting I put this stupid TV on this stupid Soap Opera Effect continues at some level.

From reading posts from other users it sounds like if I take this piece-of-crap TV back to the store and get a plasma TV then I won't ever have to deal with the Soap Opera Effect again. Is this true?

Another question: considering that some people actually LIKE this Soap Opera Effect (no idea how that's possible, but whatever), wouldn't those people consider it a FLAW that plasmas don't display it? What's the industry perception about this effect right now?

kharaa · 08-01-2010, 03:49 AM

Yes, plasma's do not have this problem, because they do not need the artificial blur enhancement.

I've never seen a TV that you couldn't turn it all the way off with though.
regarding your other post, having to worry about burn-in or image retention, to be fair and balanced about it, there are SEVERAL users here that game heavily on a plasma, and none of them have reported any burn in.

to be clear also, image retention and burn in are two seperate things, image retention is a very temporary short term phenomenon that happens when something is left up on the screen to long, it usually goes away in a matter of minutes iirc(someone with a plasma please correct me if i'm wrong.)

whereas burn in is a permanent thing, and is almost no longer an issue, you REALLY have to abuse a TV to get it to burn in.

however this does require a slight bit more conscience effort, and in my OWN personal opinion, makes me worry too much.

for this I like LCD or LCD-LED's better, they can produce a very nice picture, and some of the nicer models start to come close to your plasmas.

however plasma has the very best for picture quality overall.

**PFC5** · 08-01-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by phrozted

I just bought a Samsung UN55C8000 240Hz LED TV and I personally cannot STAND the Soap Opera Effect. It's absolutely disgusting.

I've tried turning off Auto Motion Plus but the problem persists (although at a slightly reduced level). The best fix so far has been to set Auto Motion Plus to "Clear," but even that isn't a solution. It seems that no matter what setting I put this stupid TV on this stupid Soap Opera Effect continues at some level.

You're telling me if I take this piece-of-crap TV back to the store and get a plasma TV then I won't ever have to deal with the Soap Opera Effect again?

Another question: considering that some people actually like this Soap Opera Effect, wouldn't be considered a FLAW by those people that plasmas don't display it?

You will not see the Soap Opera Effect with a plasma. For the money you spent you can get a P54VT20 or P54VT25 and you will have the best display currently being made according to pro reviews and many knowledgeable people. When neither are on sale, it usually sells for about $400-500.00 less as well.

It is not a "flaw" in plasmas to NOT ALTER the source material, but rather some people's tastes make them want something that DOES ALTER the source material and they should buy accordingly.

08-01-2010, 02:05 AM	#1
phrozted What is HD? Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 4	Samsung UN55C8000 + Soap Opera Effect = gross. Help? I just bought a Samsung UN55C8000 240Hz LED TV and I personally cannot STAND the Soap Opera Effect. It's absolutely disgusting. I've tried turning off Auto Motion Plus but the problem persists (although at a slightly reduced level). The best fix so far has been to set Auto Motion Plus to "Clear," but even that isn't a solution. It seems that no matter what setting I put this stupid TV on this stupid Soap Opera Effect continues at some level. From reading posts from other users it sounds like if I take this piece-of-crap TV back to the store and get a plasma TV then I won't ever have to deal with the Soap Opera Effect again. Is this true? Another question: considering that some people actually LIKE this Soap Opera Effect (no idea how that's possible, but whatever), wouldn't those people consider it a FLAW that plasmas don't display it? What's the industry perception about this effect right now?

08-01-2010, 03:49 AM	#2
kharaa High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: May 2010 Age: 24 Posts: 890	Yes, plasma's do not have this problem, because they do not need the artificial blur enhancement. I've never seen a TV that you couldn't turn it all the way off with though. regarding your other post, having to worry about burn-in or image retention, to be fair and balanced about it, there are SEVERAL users here that game heavily on a plasma, and none of them have reported any burn in. to be clear also, image retention and burn in are two seperate things, image retention is a very temporary short term phenomenon that happens when something is left up on the screen to long, it usually goes away in a matter of minutes iirc(someone with a plasma please correct me if i'm wrong.) whereas burn in is a permanent thing, and is almost no longer an issue, you REALLY have to abuse a TV to get it to burn in. however this does require a slight bit more conscience effort, and in my OWN personal opinion, makes me worry too much. for this I like LCD or LCD-LED's better, they can produce a very nice picture, and some of the nicer models start to come close to your plasmas. however plasma has the very best for picture quality overall. __________________ Core i7 860 2.8ghz \| Foxconn Inferno Katana\| 8gb G.skill ripjaws DDR3 1600 \| Corsair 750 w PSU \| Nvidia EVGA GTX 275 1.7 gb \| Thermaltake Armor+ Chassis Life is easier to take than you think; all that is necessary is to accept the impossible, do without the indispensable and bear the intolerable. - Kathleen Norris