Re: This concerns me...

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Posted by Larry S on May 19, 2004 at 20:32:18

In Reply to: This concerns me... posted by AbeCollins on May 15, 2004 at 12:26:18:

This problem for some reason has not been covered on this site much, if at all (I haven't checked all the past threads, so that's an off the cuff opinion). If you want to read about it in detail, go to the AVS Forum web site and get into the rear projection section. All you need to do is search under "Samsung AV Synch" and you'll find tons of information.

In general, the problem exists on all their current "HLN" line of DLP rear projectors. And from my conversations w/Samsung's tech support, it apparently has not been resolved with their next HLP line that is coming out shortly. But, it's also variable, depending upon lots of unpredictable factors. Some people don't experience much of a problem, while it drives others nuts (much like the "rainbow" effect some experience with DLP projectors). Because of the various factors, you might not experience this when you demo the TV at the retailer.

But the indisputable fact is that Samsung itself has admitted the problem, to the point of offering trade-ups for the next generation of models, or complete refunds for others who don't want to wait.

For me, it was best to turn in the TV and wait it out for a while. I truly hope Samsung gets this fixed, because they've earned my future business with their outstanding customer service. Personally, I think DLP is a interium technolgy. I don't know of any other high tech electronics with so many moving parts. Think about all the things that have to be precisely timed, with all those micro mirrors, the spinning color wheel, etc. I expect that my next purchase will be a plasma or LCD flat pannel. Their prices are dropping fast, and they don't have moving parts that have to work in unison like DLP's.

In the mean time, I bought a $200 20 inch Toshiba CRT. I expect it's the last CRT I'll ever buy. Funny thing is, it wasn't too difficult adjusting from a 50" HD display to a 20 SD TV (although it does look really strange in my high end setup - - Lexicon MC12, Aragon 8008's, etc.).

Good luck.

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Topic - Question for Joe Murphy Jr - Emil 08:54:19 05/10/04 (23)

Yes, easy - Vladimir Dorta 04:09:43 05/15/04 (4)

And... - AbeCollins 12:18:05 05/15/04 (3)

Next Gen DLPs - Larry S 20:49:27 05/19/04 (2)

Re: Next Gen DLPs - AbeCollins 00:06:09 05/23/04 (1)

Re: Next Gen DLPs - Larry S 17:16:36 05/25/04 (0)

Samsung with DLP. Period - Duilawyer 07:41:09 05/11/04 (13)

Re: Samsung with DLP. Period - TomD 15:29:54 05/13/04 (0)

Great company, not so great product - Larry S 21:38:17 05/12/04 (5)

Re: Great company, not so great product - frog 05:57:28 05/29/04 (0)

This concerns me... - AbeCollins 12:26:18 05/15/04 (3)

Re: This concerns me... - Larry S 20:32:18 05/19/04 (2)

Well, its back to square one - Emil 08:08:56 05/20/04 (1)

Re: Well, its back to square one - AbeCollins 00:49:48 05/23/04 (0)

Re: Samsung with DLP. Period - Emil 08:07:53 05/11/04 (5)

Re: Samsung with DLP. Period - TomD 15:31:52 05/13/04 (0)

rainbows - Joe Murphy Jr 22:32:41 05/11/04 (3)

and I thought this was going to be easy. - Emil 09:29:03 05/12/04 (2)

relax - Joe Murphy Jr 20:07:11 05/12/04 (0)

Easy?! - Harmonia 10:59:23 05/12/04 (0)

suggestion - Joe Murphy Jr 10:40:40 05/10/04 (3)

Re: suggestion - Emil Capozzi 16:58:10 05/10/04 (2)

Digital Cable - Harmonia 14:36:57 05/11/04 (0)

digital cable - Joe Murphy Jr 17:40:43 05/10/04 (0)

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Re: This concerns me... - Larry S 20:32:18 05/19/04 (2)

Well, its back to square one - Emil 08:08:56 05/20/04 (1)

Re: Well, its back to square one - AbeCollins 00:49:48 05/23/04 (0)

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