If you read the Cnet Samsung Forum you see discussions on how to turn off the soap opera mode.
I just purchased a new 46 inch Samsung 120 HZ LCD television from and old Toshiba television and I can't believe the difference. In some ways I am very happy, but I do have to say the picture takes some getting used to. I am not sure if it is just me but it makes the shows seem more like you are seated in the director chair. I don't know is this what it is like for others or do I have it on a certain setting that does his? It makes it more like watching a soap opera or something on stage. I guess it just takes some getting use to.

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