SP46L6HX a few problems?

[mervyn]

Hi, I have had my new samsung for a couple of weeks now and am reasonably happy with it but have a couple of problems that I hope you can help me with.
Firstly I have a Sony DVD Cinema Surround Sound and I have noticed if I am watching sky and wish to use the 5.1 sound the lip sync is slightly out. Unfortunately the Sony does not have a delay on it, any tips?
I went into the service menu and it frightened the life out of me can anyone tell me how to access the gamma menu please?
And lastly there seems to be more of a frequency for the oil painting effect can anyone make suggestions on how to lessen these affects?
Thanks people

[Tarbat]

Originally Posted by mervyn

Firstly I have a Sony DVD Cinema Surround Sound and I have noticed if I am watching sky and wish to use the 5.1 sound the lip sync is slightly out. Unfortunately the Sony does not have a delay on it, any tips?

There are a couple of sound delay settings in the service menu.

Originally Posted by mervyn

I went into the service menu and it frightened the life out of me can anyone tell me how to access the gamma menu please?

Select the option at the top of the second row of options - it's number 10 - DDP1011. You can easily go into each menu option, and use the MENU button to return to the main list of options.

Originally Posted by mervyn

And lastly there seems to be more of a frequency for the oil painting effect can anyone make suggestions on how to lessen these affects?

Gamma = 1 helps, and turn the contrast down. However, the poor quality of some satellite broadcasts will always be more apparent.

[mervyn]

cjgpers thanks for your reply. When you say some sound delay options in the service menu, you mean the service menu for the TV yes? I will try the other suggestions that you make.
Once again thanks..

[Tarbat]

Originally Posted by mervyn

When you say some sound delay options in the service menu, you mean the service menu for the TV yes?

Yes, the TV service menu - section 14 OPTION TABLE

[damned]

For best results, make sure that you turn off DNIe.

[Tarbat]

Originally Posted by damned

For best results, make sure that you turn off DNIe.

That wouldn't be my advise. DNIe, IMHO, improves picture quality on Sky, but that may just be personal preference. Turn NR off, Film Mode ON, reduce contrast (75), reduce colour (40).

[AndoverRed]

I would back cjgpers with regard to settings. I find DNIe ON improves the PQ on sky. I have contrast and colour set to 70 and 40 respectively.

Reducing the main GAMMA setting from 4 or 2 down to 1 improves PQ. However, you will need to increase contrast and/or brightness to compensate as the picture darkens.

At the end of the day it's what you're happy with.

Happy New Year.

Mark

[John 1987]

For best results, make sure that you turn off DNIe.

I would also disagree with this statement. I turned it off after reading that post yesterday, then last night I noticed my sky picture was looking fuzzier, it was driving me mad, I knew it looked worse than usual but just couldn't figure out why. Then I remember I had turned DNIe off, as soon as I turned it back on the fuzziness instantly disappeared.

[Jordans Norks]

Originally Posted by damned

For best results, make sure that you turn off DNIe.

I find DNIe improves SKY picture quality...try both settings and believe your eyes!

[mervyn]

Thanks all for your advice. The "oil painting" effect is still a right pain.
Especially in Drama/Films filmed in low light/soft light situations on peoples faces. In fact it is so distracting that sometimes I just switch to a different channel with more lighting.
Would a more expensive Scart such as an Ixos make much difference to the pq? It is such a shame as in all other situations the pq is very good indeed.

[philip41]

Originally Posted by mervyn

Thanks all for your advice. The "oil painting" effect is still a right pain.
Especially in Drama/Films filmed in low light/soft light situations on peoples faces. In fact it is so distracting that sometimes I just switch to a different channel with more lighting.
Would a more expensive Scart such as an Ixos make much difference to the pq? It is such a shame as in all other situations the pq is very good indeed.

Have you made the adjustments to the Gamma in the service menu yet. That really would be the best place to start.

Have a look Here Ifollowed the advice and now i have an even better picture.

[mervyn]

Hi all I e-mailed and telephoned samsung and they were very helpful. They state that the "oil painting effect" that I get, especially on faces is not normal.
They said that they would send an engineer but as it was under 28 days I should go back to Comet for an exchange.
Did this and Comet are delivering a new TV on Wednesday.
I feel that this "oil painting effect" may be normal but it does make some programs/films unwatchable and her indoors is quite upset by it all especially as she paid for it The problem may come if the new TV has the same problem because she vows to tell Comet that it is not fit for the reason we bought it and will try and get a different TV. The shame of it all is that a lot of the time the picture is absolutely stunning especially as I now have quality scart leads. Will keep you updated.

[Macallan]

Originally Posted by mervyn

Hi all I e-mailed and telephoned samsung and they were very helpful. They state that the "oil painting effect" that I get, especially on faces is not normal.
They said that they would send an engineer but as it was under 28 days I should go back to Comet for an exchange.
Did this and Comet are delivering a new TV on Wednesday.
I feel that this "oil painting effect" may be normal but it does make some programs/films unwatchable and her indoors is quite upset by it all especially as she paid for it The problem may come if the new TV has the same problem because she vows to tell Comet that it is not fit for the reason we bought it and will try and get a different TV. The shame of it all is that a lot of the time the picture is absolutely stunning especially as I now have quality scart leads. Will keep you updated.

How is it going with that replacement?

[mervyn]

Hi, Got the replacement yesterday and at first the pq was worse than the one it replaced.
Now had it for 24hrs and it has settled in wonderfully. The wife is happy and very little sign of the oil painting effect at the moment. So fingers crossed it well get better as the days pass.