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  • knicks69
    Rookie
    • Jul 2004
    • 295

    #1

    DLP TV Help

    I have a 56 inch DLP Samgung TV. I have had it slightly over a year. It is all hooked up with my stereo system. I just bought a pelican box so I would have enough component inputs. Everything is working fine untill I put a game in my XBOX that was over 470I ( I think that's the number) which is the lowest resolution. I had to go into my sttings on the XBOX and disable the higherresolution. I do not understand why it does not support higher resolutions. It has two compents, open and I am even using a DVI for my DVD player. With the 360 comming soon I have to find a solution. I called Samgung and they said it does not support higher resolution then 470I, yet when I checked online it says comp 2 does, yet I get no picture. In the meantime am I better off using S video or compent 1 at lower res? Also anybody have a recomendation for a 56 inch DLP set?

    Thanks!
  • FlyingFinn
    MVP
    • Jul 2002
    • 3956

    #2
    Re: DLP TV Help

    Originally posted by knicks69
    I have a 56 inch DLP Samgung TV. I have had it slightly over a year. It is all hooked up with my stereo system. I just bought a pelican box so I would have enough component inputs. Everything is working fine untill I put a game in my XBOX that was over 470I ( I think that's the number) which is the lowest resolution. I had to go into my sttings on the XBOX and disable the higherresolution. I do not understand why it does not support higher resolutions. It has two compents, open and I am even using a DVI for my DVD player. With the 360 comming soon I have to find a solution. I called Samgung and they said it does not support higher resolution then 470I, yet when I checked online it says comp 2 does, yet I get no picture. In the meantime am I better off using S video or compent 1 at lower res? Also anybody have a recomendation for a 56 inch DLP set?

    Thanks!
    My 5674 HLP shows 480p and above games just fine on either component 1 or component 2. I have DirecTV on DVI, Cablebox on HDMI, Xbox on Component 1 and DVD on Component 2.

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    • yuckmoufjonez
      Pro
      • Sep 2005
      • 551

      #3
      Re: DLP TV Help

      Originally posted by FlyingFinn
      My 5674 HLP shows 480p and above games just fine on either component 1 or component 2. I have DirecTV on DVI, Cablebox on HDMI, Xbox on Component 1 and DVD on Component 2.
      Well, I am a retail sales mgr, so with that being said lets move on.

      if you plan on buying another TV, do not buy a DLP for gaming. LCD's are the way to go now. To answer your question about s-video or component, use your component hookups always over s-vid, because component seperates the colors more (lamens terms) The reason why I say LCD over plasma and DLP is they are just as good as plasma, no burn ins like plasma, more viewing hours than DLP and Plasma, more cost effective, and same features. Those tiny mirrors in DLP produce a lag in gaming images that will become more relevant with the newer gaming systems. If u are looking to keep it, then keep it but I owuld recommend selling it and getting 42 - 52" LCD..Dont get a Sony, and samsung sux in the TV world...trust me. LG is good for LCD's, Hitachi is awesome for LCD's, and Panasonic has some excellent lcd's
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      • mjb2124
        Hall Of Fame
        • Aug 2002
        • 13649

        #4
        Re: DLP TV Help

        Originally posted by yuckmoufjonez
        samsung sux in the TV world
        Everything I've read states the complete opposite of that.

        I also have a Samsung DLP and have had no problems playing games with higher resolutions (Xbox). No audio/video lag like many claim, no problems with button pressing lag, no problems at all.

        The reason I took a DLP over an LCD is that I felt the contrast levels of a DLP were superior to that of an LCD and that the picture quality on a DLP was better than those on an LCD. Most reports I read also stated that DLP's PQ was closer to that of a plasma.

        My uncle bought a Sony LCD and I wasn't very impressed when I saw it at his house. Up until that point, I was going to get that same TV. Wound up with the Sammy DLP and couldn't be happier.

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        • bkrich83
          Has Been
          • Jul 2002
          • 71582

          #5
          Re: DLP TV Help

          If you're gonna go DLP, Samsung is the way to go. No doubt.
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          • fishepa
            I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
            • Feb 2003
            • 18989

            #6
            Re: DLP TV Help

            samsung sux in the TV world
            You have no idea what you're talking about.

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            • Herd90XB
              Banned
              • Jul 2002
              • 829

              #7
              Re: DLP TV Help

              I also have the 56-inch Samsung DLP and absolutely love it!!!!!!!!!!!

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              • knicks69
                Rookie
                • Jul 2004
                • 295

                #8
                Re: DLP TV Help

                Originally posted by yuckmoufjonez
                Well, I am a retail sales mgr, so with that being said lets move on.

                if you plan on buying another TV, do not buy a DLP for gaming. LCD's are the way to go now. To answer your question about s-video or component, use your component hookups always over s-vid, because component seperates the colors more (lamens terms) The reason why I say LCD over plasma and DLP is they are just as good as plasma, no burn ins like plasma, more viewing hours than DLP and Plasma, more cost effective, and same features. Those tiny mirrors in DLP produce a lag in gaming images that will become more relevant with the newer gaming systems. If u are looking to keep it, then keep it but I owuld recommend selling it and getting 42 - 52" LCD..Dont get a Sony, and samsung sux in the TV world...trust me. LG is good for LCD's, Hitachi is awesome for LCD's, and Panasonic has some excellent lcd's
                Thanks For your help! I have reallly liked my samgung for watching HD TV and movies. I did not even have a problem wit video games till I went composite and found out that my model , which is older did not support the higher res. Since I am getting the 360 and PS3 I want that feature. I also want a 56 inch TV. I do not want to go smaller. Could you recomend a model and it's umber so I can check it out ? Thanks!

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                • dave360
                  MVP
                  • Mar 2003
                  • 4081

                  #9
                  Re: DLP TV Help

                  I've worked in the broadcast industry for ages and I'd take a Samsung over a Sony or an RCA in a heartbeat. Professional Sony equipment is lackluster at best. I can't tell you how many transistors and resistors, along with CRTs and tubes I've replaced in Sony monitors over the years. The best HDTV models I've seen are Mitsu's, Pani's, Samsungs, Phillips, Hitachis, and Shibas. I've not had one single problem with any of the above models but Sony's have given me more headaches than I can count. A buddy of mine bought a Grand Wega, and it went out within a month of buying it. I've had my Pani HDTV for over two years and (knock on wood) I've never had a single problem with it, and have gamed on it for two years. As far as models, any of the above are excellent, but I'd make sure it has an HD Tuner, 720p Resolution, 1080p Resolution if you can afford it, and make sure it has at least 3 component inputs, a DVI input, and a direct link to hook a computer into (if you're into that). It makes no difference what you get (LCD, Plasma, DLP, RPTV, or whatever), buy what makes ya happy. I can tell you that both Plasmas and LCD's have the clearer picture, but are you willing to spend more for a little bit clearer picture in relation to what DLP and RPTV offers ?
                  Last edited by dave360; 10-21-2005, 04:29 AM.

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                  • Jistic
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Mar 2003
                    • 16405

                    #10
                    Re: DLP TV Help

                    According to Consumer Reports, the best DLP set you can currently buy is the Sharp 56DR650. It was the only one to get a score of 'excellent' for it's HD picture quality. And it's under $2,000!
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                    • knicks69
                      Rookie
                      • Jul 2004
                      • 295

                      #11
                      Re: DLP TV Help

                      Originally posted by Jistic
                      According to Consumer Reports, the best DLP set you can currently buy is the Sharp 56DR650. It was the only one to get a score of 'excellent' for it's HD picture quality. And it's under $2,000!
                      I thought I would just tell you all my problem was fixed. I used component 2. I called MS and they told me I needed to reboot my XBOX. The way you do this is to hold down he Left and Right triggers then while holding them push down at
                      the same time both analog sticks. You see a slight flicker then it works. It is like a soft reset. The one interesting thing I did find out fom Samgung is that unless you hav one of there new modeles you might see a slow down with the 360 at the highest resolution. I would wait to see this however before making any new purchase. They said there new modeles have a faster chipset resulting
                      in the better performance. Any way thanks for all your help!

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                      • Brian_OS
                        MVP
                        • Jul 2002
                        • 1905

                        #12
                        Re: DLP TV Help

                        good to hear you got it fixed.... I have a 47 inch Samsung and I LOVE IT.. who ever says that Samsung sucks is high.

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                        • knicks69
                          Rookie
                          • Jul 2004
                          • 295

                          #13
                          Re: DLP TV Help

                          Originally posted by Brian_OS
                          good to hear you got it fixed.... I have a 47 inch Samsung and I LOVE IT.. who ever says that Samsung sucks is high.
                          You are so right!!!

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