Best Settings for Samsung LCD HDTV?

kimbahpnam · 06-29-2009, 04:49 PM

Our family just got a Samsung LN46B550 (ToC, 1080p, 70,000:1 DCR, 6ms).

I was wondering what the best settings might be for viewing? Gamma, brightness, backlighting, etc. etc.

Another thing I noticed about the TV that is a little annoying is that for instance, when the screen goes completely black when I'm running a blu-ray dvd, I can see a little bit of what looks like light coming in from the top and bottom of the screen just faintly. I wonder if this is normal or part of the backlighting or something?

DoctorCAD · 06-29-2009, 06:32 PM

Each TV will be a bit different and your environment affects settings also.

A good calibration may be needed.

You can get a pretty good starting point at tweaktv.com.

**PFC5** · 06-29-2009, 07:19 PM

I would buy the BD version of DVE (DIgital Video Essentials) which you can get fairly cheap here:

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-...6324756&sr=1-1

DoctorCAD · 06-29-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PFC5

I would buy the BD version of DVE (DIgital Video Essentials) which you can get fairly cheap here:

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-...6324756&sr=1-1

Fine, if you have a BD player.

**PFC5** · 06-29-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoctorCAD

Fine, if you have a BD player.

Re-read the OP first post. He/she DOES say they have a Blu-ray player already.

DoctorCAD · 06-30-2009, 05:46 AM

Well, then he will be OK to buy the calibration disc.

tcarcio · 06-30-2009, 07:16 AM

You can check out www.tweakmytv.com and see if they have settings for that model.

kimbahpnam · 06-30-2009, 06:48 PM

thanks for the tweaktv link. i've found my model except that one letter in the model number is different.

i have LN46B550, but they only show LN46A550. What is the difference between A and B? And will the settings apply the same for both?

**PFC5** · 06-30-2009, 09:23 PM

The "A" series is last years model, and the "B" series is this years model. Many times the settings for one year do not carry over well to the next year because they change the scale sometimes. They did this between 2007 & 2008 model years for Panasonic plasmas. I am not sure if this happened with Samsung though.

kimbahpnam · 07-01-2009, 02:13 AM

Here is a picture of the annoyance on the screen I mentioned in my original post...

You can see about 1/3 in from left there is lighting come in from the top and a little bit from the bottom of the screen. It's not really noticeable when there is a bright display on screen, but when there are dark scenes it's a little noticeable and just annoying more than anything. Is this normal or a defect?

Loves2Watch · 07-01-2009, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimbahpnam

Here is a picture of the annoyance on the screen I mentioned in my original post...

You can see about 1/3 in from left there is lighting come in from the top and a little bit from the bottom of the screen. It's not really noticeable when there is a bright display on screen, but when there are dark scenes it's a little noticeable and just annoying more than anything. Is this normal or a defect?

Doesn't look normal to me, I would exchange it for another.

daleb · 07-01-2009, 12:23 PM

Make sure your adjustments are not totally out whack..barring that, exchange that puppy!

06-29-2009, 04:49 PM	#1
kimbahpnam A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 10	Best Settings for Samsung LCD HDTV? Our family just got a Samsung LN46B550 (ToC, 1080p, 70,000:1 DCR, 6ms). I was wondering what the best settings might be for viewing? Gamma, brightness, backlighting, etc. etc. Another thing I noticed about the TV that is a little annoying is that for instance, when the screen goes completely black when I'm running a blu-ray dvd, I can see a little bit of what looks like light coming in from the top and bottom of the screen just faintly. I wonder if this is normal or part of the backlighting or something?

06-29-2009, 07:19 PM	#3
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 34,082	I would buy the BD version of DVE (DIgital Video Essentials) which you can get fairly cheap here: http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-...6324756&sr=1-1 __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier PSN: PFC5

06-30-2009, 07:16 AM	#7
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06-30-2009, 09:23 PM	#9
PFC5 Super Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 34,082	The "A" series is last years model, and the "B" series is this years model. Many times the settings for one year do not carry over well to the next year because they change the scale sometimes. They did this between 2007 & 2008 model years for Panasonic plasmas. I am not sure if this happened with Samsung though. __________________ Denon AVR-887 Klipsch RP-5 Pwred Towers (mains) (525 watts peak each 12"Subs) All Klipsch RC-25(ctr),(2)SS1(surr),(2)SS1(rearSurr) Toshiba (2)HD-A20,PS3,BD35 For SACD/DVD-A Samsung HD-841 Panny 50pz80u plasma SETTINGS RCA HD50LPW162 50"DLP w/HD2+ SA 3250HD 47" LCD+Yamaha5790+HD-A1(bedroom) Harmony 680 + (2) 670s (amazing remote/support) Game room with Onkyo receiver & B&W Speakers The_Cable_Game Take the high ground and be happier PSN: PFC5

07-01-2009, 12:23 PM	#12
daleb High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 7,627	Make sure your adjustments are not totally out whack..barring that, exchange that puppy! __________________ Samsung PN50A650 plasma, Arcam AVR350, Dali Ikon6 (Vokal2&OnWalls), Outlaw Audio LFM-1EX sub, Anti-Mode 8033B, Oppo Digital BDP-83SE, Roku Digital, Furman Elite power conditioner

06-29-2009, 06:32 PM	#2
DoctorCAD Direct TV Fresh Meat Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,103	Each TV will be a bit different and your environment affects settings also. A good calibration may be needed. You can get a pretty good starting point at tweaktv.com.

06-30-2009, 05:46 AM	#6
DoctorCAD Direct TV Fresh Meat Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,103	Well, then he will be OK to buy the calibration disc.

06-30-2009, 06:48 PM	#8
kimbahpnam A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 10	thanks for the tweaktv link. i've found my model except that one letter in the model number is different. i have LN46B550, but they only show LN46A550. What is the difference between A and B? And will the settings apply the same for both?

07-01-2009, 02:13 AM	#10
kimbahpnam A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 10	Here is a picture of the annoyance on the screen I mentioned in my original post... You can see about 1/3 in from left there is lighting come in from the top and a little bit from the bottom of the screen. It's not really noticeable when there is a bright display on screen, but when there are dark scenes it's a little noticeable and just annoying more than anything. Is this normal or a defect?

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