problems with the panasonic bd30

[billmanocchio]

I have been on the phone with panasonic and samsung i have the samsung 46 inch 1080 .When i try to play a movie the picture flickers makes a crackling noise and loose the picture.Panasonic says this only happens with samsung tv samsung says its not a problem with the tv i have the latest firmware for the tv hdmi cables . ANY HELP WOULD BBE APPRECIATED.i have rreid several movies same results.

[HDPlasma]

1. Try a different resolution. Like 1080i, 720p or 1080p.
2. If you have Component cables handy, try using those between the player and TV.

3. What version FW is on the BD30 ?

4. If the TV has multiple HDMI inputs, try using/testing them all.

5. Try flipping the HDMI cable around.

[Carmien]

I have the BD30. Have you turned 24p off on the BD player?

It's worth a check if everything else has failed.

[bootman]

Take the player off auto in the hdmi setting and pick 1080i.

I'll bet the flashing stops.

[run4jc]

Originally Posted by bootman

Take the player off auto in the hdmi setting and pick 1080i.

I'll bet the flashing stops.

I REALLY APPRECIATE THIS FORUM!!
Last night I almost went crazy with the flicker - I had been using the BD30 on a Samsung LNT3253 with no flicker - I just bought a Samsung LNT4061 and was experiencing nasty flicker and loss of picture on SD movies. I just did what you suggested and so far, so good. Great picture, no flicker.

I really like the Panasonic player/Samsung TV combination so I really didn't want to exchange my player. I think it's fine now - HDMI connection now set to 1080i.

Thanks!

[ryoohki]

Btw, the new firmware witch will come in on Monday (Feb 25) will fix the flickering issue for Samsung tv...

[bigfraid]

i had the same problems you are having and i have the same samsung tv and the bd30,i took the player back and got a new one same problem,flicker screen,lose signal.so i read on here some where that the bd30 and the samsung were not compatible so i took the bd30 back and got a sony s300 and it works great with out any problems.the load time is a bit slow but that gives me time to get my goodys before the move starts.

[Sonny]

Oook Lol!:d