Samsung forum: Problems with image on Samsung UN55ES6500

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Bob

When we get strange issues like these a visual always helps, any chance you could take a video and upload it to YouTube and then provide a link here?

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Thank you for your responses. I'm in process of uploading a video, waiting for it to be processed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFoAZBUu8so

Due to conversion, the video does not really do the problem justice...

But if you look close enough you can see what I'm talking about. When it really gets going, it's annoying as all heck.

The video I took was mostly to show that as soon as the input switched from 1080P to 1080I, the problem went away.

I can take another video of the issue with an actual image on the screen if that might make it easier to see.

Thanks for that! It was a little hard to see at first, but after a little bit, I saw them. So I sent that video along as well!

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Oh, and if you want to make another video, that's fine by me. More data never hurt anything. -- HD Tech

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PLEASE.....HD-Tech, Help us. I AM HAVING THE EXACT same issue.

I just bought my TV 2 days ago and immediately did the software update. Now I have this problem with "tearing" graphical artificating at resolution 1080p. It's ruining the TV experience for me.

If you can provide instructions on how to roll-back to the last firmware even that would be great.

Hi Garandhero,

As a temporary workaround, I'd suggest switching to 1080i. As far as a previous version of firmware is concerned, I'm sorry but that won't be possible. The TV's OS is designed to not accept previous versions.


Also, for those who feel inclined to help me gather more data, contact me: http://forums.cnet.com/7723-13973_102-542437/service-issues-click-here-for-help/

As most people use Facebook, I'll suggest you go there and use the support form. Ask for me by name and provide your model code, serial number, and firmware version.

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I posted on Facebook.

Give us some hope HD-Tech...think they can fix this quickly?

I really don't want to have to return the TV just because of faulty firmware...

HD_Tech,

Per your advice I have as well submitted a ticket via your Facebook page. Thank you for your time in looking into this matter.

Garandhero,

I'm sorry to hear you're having this issue too. But like HD_Tech said, it seems if you downscale your devices to only output 1080i, at least in my case, you can still view the TV in all its glory!

Yes the 1080i works for now, but I paid for a TV that should operate in 1080p so I def. want it to get fixed....

Right I mean, they gotta fix it?? Question is when. How often do they release firmware updates?


Another question is why in gods name do they not have a system for firmware roll backs..

Yeah, I know what you mean. I bought this back in July and it's been great in full 1080P since then, so obviously I want to get it fixed too; but I'm not really wanting a tech to come out to work with it because I really don't think it's something with the hardware, all things point to software with me. Now even moreso since you are having issues. Since I've had the TV, it seems like they roll out a new firmware every month. I think in October it was around the middle of the month. November it was the 1st.

No idea why there is no system in place for rolling back the firmware; I presented that question to the live chat personnel, and they too said it was impossible.

Right... so I mean what would you do in my situation? Bring it back and just get it replaced with one that has the old firmware or wait and HOPE they know about the issue and fix it next month? I'm sort of leaning towards I have the ability to just return it since it's only 3 days old, might as well just bring it back to BestBuy say - the 1080p doesn't work with the new firmware so I want to exchange it for a new unit etc. etc. and try again.

Also, I know how to change my xbox, ps3 ect. to 1080i, but how do I change HDTV that outputs to 1080p (like football games) I don't see an option to change it on the TV and the cable company determines at what resolution they output HDTV not us right?

Since you're within return policy, I would probably take it back. If they are saying they cannot duplicate the issue yet, then that might not be a good sign for a quick turnaround. It all depends. When you get the new one, I would probably not perform any firmware updates until checking back on this forum. If I get my situation resolved, I will post an update.

As far as your cable, I don't know. My tv is just OTA, so I get it straight from the antenna, no set top box. For that, you'd have to check documentation for your set top box (if there's any configuration possible).

Good luck

Just an update

I brought back the TV that had the updated firmware and replaced it with a new one from Best Buy.

This time I DID NOT update the firmware, and guess what? Working perfectly! Full 1080p display on all devices with no shuddering/static/flicker etc. etc.

At least you all know it is definitely the firmware now.

Please let me know when a STABLE firmware is released. Until then I will not be updating.

Thanks,

Found another guy with a similar issue,

He posted this video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MR5janOFLg


Thanks

I am having the exact same issue, I have posted the question to the facebook forms and just wanted to put it here as well.

Model that I am dealing with is a UN55ES7150FXZA. It was working great till about a week or 2 ago when I noticed a jittery and a little static when watching my BD player, I realized that it was not the player when I used my PS3 today and it has the exact same issue.

Can you try to set your PS3 to output in only 1080i and see if the issue disappears as it does for my model?

i changed both my ps3 and bd player back to 1080p and it gets jumpy again, change back to 1080i and the screen is stable again.

I did try a firmware update but my tv is at 001023 and online is at 1022 and thus would not install.

if you need anything else just ask.

Took a chance and looked online, there's a new firmware available from November 9th. However...this firmware says version 1022.2

The firmware that was just posted November 1st said 1023.2. Just to see if I could update to the new firmware, I tried both the online method and via USB, but to no avail. It says it cannot find any new updates.

Are the correct firmwares being loaded on the support site?

Hi neowire,

It's not a newer firmware; it's the older one. Sorry for the confusion. We'll have the newer firmware available soon.

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I also have the exact same issue UN60ES7150 from Costco. Both with my Apple TV and PS3. Just bought the newest version of the high speed HDMI cable as well. Switching to 1080i for the moment.

Model Code: UN60es7150
Software Version: T-mst10pausc-1024.0,BT - G

Just take it back. I had the same problem, it's not something larger it's def. the Firmware. When I took mine back and got a new one it worked fine. It's just the 1023 firmware (doesn't matter what comes after the 3)

So yah, take it back and don't update and you'll be fine. A hassle yes, but that's why you have 30 days and might as well get one that's perfect.

Thanks for the tip it fixed the same issue on my PN51E550D1F plasma.
Worked great.

Thank you so much for your reply. I knew it had to be related to a firmware/software problem.

I will try this over the next weekend to ensure the jittering is completely gone.