Samsung PN58B550 Owners Thread - Blu-ray Forum

ridergroov1 · 03-18-2010, 12:42 AM

Alright. I got my TV today. Got it running. Right now I have it running in the following:

Movie Mode
Cell Light 7
Contrast 50
Brightness 50

I have the break in DVD running. If someone can confirm this is okay that would be great. Still worried a bit about messing this thing up. Should I turn up or turn down anything? Thanks.

oppopioneer · 03-18-2010, 10:47 AM

Depending on who you ask, break-in periods depends. Some people say the first 20 hours, others say the first 50 hours, some say 100 hours, some say 150 hours.

Just make sure all the programs you watch the entire screen is full and there is no black bars aka letterbox and no icon/symbols in the corners. Don't play video games or use your tv as a computer monitor. HBO is good at that, all their movies and shows are full screen. Watch dvd movies that are full screen too, turn it off right before the ending credits. Do that for the first 2 to 3 months and you'll be fine. If you have the tv on for 5 to 8 hours minimum a day with full screen video for 2 to 3 months that's a good break-in.

You have a Samsung. Samsung and Panasonic plasmas suffer from burn-in and ghost images more than Pioneer plasmas do. Pioneer is one of the few that has the best anti-burn in protection features. You need to take extra care of your Samsung.

ridergroov1 · 03-18-2010, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oppopioneer

Depending on who you ask, break-in periods depends. Some people say the first 20 hours, others say the first 50 hours, some say 100 hours, some say 150 hours.

Just make sure all the programs you watch the entire screen is full and there is no black bars aka letterbox and no icon/symbols in the corners. Don't play video games or use your tv as a computer monitor. HBO is good at that, all their movies and shows are full screen. Watch dvd movies that are full screen too, turn it off right before the ending credits. Do that for the first 2 to 3 months and you'll be fine. If you have the tv on for 5 to 8 hours minimum a day with full screen video for 2 to 3 months that's a good break-in.

You have a Samsung. Samsung and Panasonic plasmas suffer from burn-in and ghost images more than Pioneer plasmas do. Pioneer is one of the few that has the best anti-burn in protection features. You need to take extra care of your Samsung.

Ha. I see you are an avid Pioneer TV person. This goes along the lines of what I have been told, just freaking out about having burn in problems after all the reading I've done. Are you saying to never play video games on it or just during the first 100 hours? Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated.

oppopioneer · 03-19-2010, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ridergroov1

Ha. I see you are an avid Pioneer TV person. This goes along the lines of what I have been told, just freaking out about having burn in problems after all the reading I've done. Are you saying to never play video games on it or just during the first 100 hours? Thanks for your reply. Much appreciated.

I personally would never play video games or use my pio plasma as a PC monitor. I bought my Pio from an authorized licensed pio dealer and they told me that's the worse thing you can do to a plasma tv. If you want to play video games on a big screen buy a seperate LCD/LED tv for that.

sadmaker · 03-31-2010, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by oppopioneer

I personally would never play video games or use my pio plasma as a PC monitor. I bought my Pio from an authorized licensed pio dealer and they told me that's the worse thing you can do to a plasma tv. If you want to play video games on a big screen buy a seperate LCD/LED tv for that.

No wonder plasma is a failing technology...misinformed sales people. If I couldn't play video games on my plasma for fear of ruining it, I wouldn't own a plasma. I can assure you I'm not alone on this.

ridergroov1 · 03-31-2010, 02:21 PM

What is the worry in using it for video games? The burn in? Is that it or is there something else? Thanks.

mpr1978 · 03-19-2010, 08:25 PM

I have the same set as the original poster(PN58B550T2F) and i have the same problem with the burn in issue. I really don't see it untill i go from tv to blu ray.
My set is only 3 weeks old so is this a problem that i should be worried about.

I also have a 50" hitachi P50S601 plasma and i never experienced this type of burn in issue, is this a 1080p thing or a "name brand" thing?

sadmaker · 03-25-2010, 04:09 PM

If you're using the slides, ramp your contrast way up for a faster break-in. contrast and brightness set at halfway are for viewing purposes.

sham · 03-25-2010, 05:04 PM

for what it's worth, i have been playing xbox360 on mine for about 10 hours a week since october, and i have no burn in. i occasionally have some image retention, but that's what the scrolling bars are for. also, i have the pixel shift set to 4 every 2 minutes. and, i have tweaked the settings using the tweaktv settings (i think that was the website). my picture looks fantastic to me and i have no burn in.

Spurrier Sucks · 04-18-2010, 09:46 PM

As title states, what do you think? Should I pull the trigger or is the Buzz I keep reading about not worth it?

bigpapy · 04-18-2010, 10:53 PM

I just purchase the PN58B650 last week I yes the tv have a buzz but only if you really pay atention you can hard it is not that loud like people say also the PQ of this tv is awesome

Ubaldo

jimq1977 · 04-18-2010, 11:00 PM

hey Spurrier Sucks I have the Samsung pn50b850 and tyo be quite honest with you I do hear the buzz. Its a slight bit more then i was expecting but in all honesty it doesnt affect my viewing please. Its an amazing picture and you would be hard pressed to find another TV that is as first class produced as this. I too read all of the negative reviews concerning the buzz and you know what...with every tech theres down falls...but honestly the people who posted those reviews are far too anal about things and from my perspective should have kept their opinion to theirselves....you know what they say opinions are like *******s, everyone has one and most of them stink.

My suggestion go demo it and see what you think...

Spurrier Sucks · 04-24-2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimq1977

hey Spurrier Sucks I have the Samsung pn50b850 and tyo be quite honest with you I do hear the buzz. Its a slight bit more then i was expecting but in all honesty it doesnt affect my viewing please. Its an amazing picture and you would be hard pressed to find another TV that is as first class produced as this. I too read all of the negative reviews concerning the buzz and you know what...with every tech theres down falls...but honestly the people who posted those reviews are far too anal about things and from my perspective should have kept their opinion to theirselves....you know what they say opinions are like *******s, everyone has one and most of them stink.

My suggestion go demo it and see what you think...

You are right. It does have a buzz but not to the point of I can only hear the buzz. The fan in my cabinet is louder than the buzz. Thanks for the input.

DavidIX · 07-23-2010, 02:40 AM

I have this TV and I dont have the buzz problem. My borther has one aswell and his has a little buzz but by no means is it bad. Nobody can hear it unless you put your ears right next to the power supply in the back. under regular movie watching you dont hear anything.

Besides the price and the picture perfect PQ makes up for everything. Blows my LCD and LED out of the water. Pull the trigger.

03-18-2010, 12:42 AM	#1
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	Samsung PN58B550 Owners Thread Alright. I got my TV today. Got it running. Right now I have it running in the following: Movie Mode Cell Light 7 Contrast 50 Brightness 50 I have the break in DVD running. If someone can confirm this is okay that would be great. Still worried a bit about messing this thing up. Should I turn up or turn down anything? Thanks.

03-19-2010, 08:25 PM	#7
mpr1978 Junior Member Member since:Mar 2010 Blu-ray collection:87	I have the same set as the original poster(PN58B550T2F) and i have the same problem with the burn in issue. I really don't see it untill i go from tv to blu ray. My set is only 3 weeks old so is this a problem that i should be worried about. I also have a 50" hitachi P50S601 plasma and i never experienced this type of burn in issue, is this a 1080p thing or a "name brand" thing? Last edited by mpr1978; 03-19-2010 at 08:28 PM.

04-18-2010, 09:46 PM	#10
Spurrier Sucks Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Upstate SC Home Theater Gallery:100 Blu-ray collection:281 DVD collection:82 Trading Score:4	Sammy PN58B550 As title states, what do you think? Should I pull the trigger or is the Buzz I keep reading about not worth it?

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03-18-2010, 10:47 AM	#2
oppopioneer Special Member Member since:Mar 2010	Depending on who you ask, break-in periods depends. Some people say the first 20 hours, others say the first 50 hours, some say 100 hours, some say 150 hours. Just make sure all the programs you watch the entire screen is full and there is no black bars aka letterbox and no icon/symbols in the corners. Don't play video games or use your tv as a computer monitor. HBO is good at that, all their movies and shows are full screen. Watch dvd movies that are full screen too, turn it off right before the ending credits. Do that for the first 2 to 3 months and you'll be fine. If you have the tv on for 5 to 8 hours minimum a day with full screen video for 2 to 3 months that's a good break-in. You have a Samsung. Samsung and Panasonic plasmas suffer from burn-in and ghost images more than Pioneer plasmas do. Pioneer is one of the few that has the best anti-burn in protection features. You need to take extra care of your Samsung.

03-31-2010, 02:21 PM	#6
ridergroov1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:1	What is the worry in using it for video games? The burn in? Is that it or is there something else? Thanks.

03-25-2010, 04:09 PM	#8
sadmaker Junior Member Member since:Apr 2009	If you're using the slides, ramp your contrast way up for a faster break-in. contrast and brightness set at halfway are for viewing purposes.

03-25-2010, 05:04 PM	#9
sham Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Indiana, USA Blu-ray collection:68	for what it's worth, i have been playing xbox360 on mine for about 10 hours a week since october, and i have no burn in. i occasionally have some image retention, but that's what the scrolling bars are for. also, i have the pixel shift set to 4 every 2 minutes. and, i have tweaked the settings using the tweaktv settings (i think that was the website). my picture looks fantastic to me and i have no burn in.

04-18-2010, 10:53 PM	#11
bigpapy Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Houston,Tx Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:26	I just purchase the PN58B650 last week I yes the tv have a buzz but only if you really pay atention you can hard it is not that loud like people say also the PQ of this tv is awesome Ubaldo

04-18-2010, 11:00 PM	#12
jimq1977 New Member Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Ephrata PA Blu-ray collection:190	hey Spurrier Sucks I have the Samsung pn50b850 and tyo be quite honest with you I do hear the buzz. Its a slight bit more then i was expecting but in all honesty it doesnt affect my viewing please. Its an amazing picture and you would be hard pressed to find another TV that is as first class produced as this. I too read all of the negative reviews concerning the buzz and you know what...with every tech theres down falls...but honestly the people who posted those reviews are far too anal about things and from my perspective should have kept their opinion to theirselves....you know what they say opinions are like *******s, everyone has one and most of them stink. My suggestion go demo it and see what you think...

07-23-2010, 02:40 AM	#14
DavidIX Member Member since:Jul 2010 Blu-ray reviews:4	I have this TV and I dont have the buzz problem. My borther has one aswell and his has a little buzz but by no means is it bad. Nobody can hear it unless you put your ears right next to the power supply in the back. under regular movie watching you dont hear anything. Besides the price and the picture perfect PQ makes up for everything. Blows my LCD and LED out of the water. Pull the trigger.

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