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LN48A850

Feb 9, 2009 1:28PM PST

purchased the ln46a850 tv last friday.notice the clouding issue on a completely black screen.i have firmware 1005 which came installed with tv.is there a way to get rid of these clouds.some people have told me to try firware 1003.but if i do will i be able to get the 1005 back if i dont notice any differece.not sure if its because im looking for them but the clouding seems to be getting worse each day?

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Feb 9, 2009 1:43PM PST

RCR29,

Unless you have the 2005. firmware available on a thumbdrive, you will not be able to revert back to the old firmware if you find you don't like the difference.

If the picture quality is a problem, you might want to consider getting the unit serviced.

Keep me posted.

--HDTech

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LN46A850 CLOUDING QUESTIONS
Feb 10, 2009 6:33AM PST

thanks alot for the reply.it has firmware 1005 on the tv now.is there a place to download that firmware to a thumbdrive.how else would i get the firmware on my drive.the samsung website doesnt show that firmware.some people over at avs told me to try the 1003 on my ln46a850.the only firmware i noticed on the sammy site for this model is the 1004..its not real bad clouding.only really noticable on a completely black screen.but i had it for a little over a week so its basically brand new.should i call a tech ..or live with it.just hope it doesnt get worse.i heard alot of lcd tvs are known for clouding?also i havnt done anything with my settings,box stock.any sugestions on maybe what to change to reduce clouding..thanks alot for the help..RCR29