Weird "dots" on my Sammy - Blu-ray Forum

JamesKurtovich · 12-23-2008, 11:30 PM

I've got the 50" 720p Samsung Plasma and Blu-rays look amazing. I even did some internet research and found the best video settings possible for this set. But I noticed (when I get close to the screen) that there are small blue-ish gray "dots" all over the picture. Anyone else know what these are? Is it normal for Blu-ray? Or is it something with these plasma sets? You can't really see them if you're at least 5 ft. from the TV but it still bugs me because the picture should be clear. I tweaked the "black" settings and they disappear (my black setting was 0) when the black is +1.

Blu Titan · 12-23-2008, 11:45 PM

It could be "dead" pixels, but I rather not scare you. Someone with greater expertise in the matter will post here. But no, what you explained is not typical of any Blu-ray movie I own. I would try a couple of different movies to see if the dots that are bluish are always the same ones.

JamesKurtovich · 12-24-2008, 03:33 PM

Okay, it's definitely not the TV. It's the PlayStation. The dots are only apparent on the PS3's menu screen and the films I play on it. I'll have to tweak the connections... possible that there's something loose? Dunno. I just wanted to know if anyone had the same thing going on. Maybe the "dots" are normal.. as you cannot see them if you're at normal viewing distance.

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It could be "dead" pixels, but I rather not scare you. Someone with greater expertise in the matter will post here. But no, what you explained is not typical of any Blu-ray movie I own. I would try a couple of different movies to see if the dots that are bluish are always the same ones.

While I've never seen dead pixels.. I don't think that's it. Thanks for your reply though.

JR8300 · 12-24-2008, 03:39 PM

Get a new HDMI cable

JamesKurtovich · 12-24-2008, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JR8300

Get a new HDMI cable

It's a new 6' Philips. $30.00.

Sling · 12-26-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

It's a new 6' Philips. $30.00.

I recommend a Surge protector with noise suppression.

brett_day · 12-26-2008, 01:48 AM

try a different HDMI cable....also try hooking up the ps3 via component cables, see if it produces the same effect as when connected via hdmi

RiseDarthVader · 12-26-2008, 02:37 AM

Guys did it not occur to you he may possibly be talking about GRAIN!

. If he is then we need to explain what it is to him.

Marcusarilius · 12-26-2008, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RiseDarthVader

Guys did it not occur to you he may possibly be talking about GRAIN!

. If he is then we need to explain what it is to him.

Blu Grain?

Sonny · 12-26-2008, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiseDarthVader

Guys did it not occur to you he may possibly be talking about GRAIN!

. If he is then we need to explain what it is to him.

gilch · 12-26-2008, 04:37 AM

!!!
i have the same issue ...
when i let it auto detect input, it comes up w my hdmi .. sets it 1080p, and i have these pixels that i know im going to see in my nightmares tonight.
When i manually remove 1080p from supported displays and let it run at 1080i, the pixels go away .... my TV is supposed to support 1080p, but im wondering if it does not ... please let me know update on your issue, as im currently set in 1080i display, and i really want to view bluray in the vaunted 1080p

12-23-2008, 11:30 PM	#1
JamesKurtovich Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Alaska Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:229 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	Weird "dots" on my Sammy I've got the 50" 720p Samsung Plasma and Blu-rays look amazing. I even did some internet research and found the best video settings possible for this set. But I noticed (when I get close to the screen) that there are small blue-ish gray "dots" all over the picture. Anyone else know what these are? Is it normal for Blu-ray? Or is it something with these plasma sets? You can't really see them if you're at least 5 ft. from the TV but it still bugs me because the picture should be clear. I tweaked the "black" settings and they disappear (my black setting was 0) when the black is +1.

12-23-2008, 11:45 PM	#2
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	It could be "dead" pixels, but I rather not scare you. Someone with greater expertise in the matter will post here. But no, what you explained is not typical of any Blu-ray movie I own. I would try a couple of different movies to see if the dots that are bluish are always the same ones. Last edited by Blu Titan; 12-23-2008 at 11:49 PM.

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12-24-2008, 03:39 PM	#4
JR8300 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	Get a new HDMI cable

12-26-2008, 01:48 AM	#7
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12-26-2008, 04:37 AM	#11
gilch Member Member since:Dec 2008	!!! i have the same issue ... when i let it auto detect input, it comes up w my hdmi .. sets it 1080p, and i have these pixels that i know im going to see in my nightmares tonight. When i manually remove 1080p from supported displays and let it run at 1080i, the pixels go away .... my TV is supposed to support 1080p, but im wondering if it does not ... please let me know update on your issue, as im currently set in 1080i display, and i really want to view bluray in the vaunted 1080p

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