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White Lines Just Appeared - LN32A550

Feb 4, 2009 9:59PM PST

I have seen some discussion on this but wanted to post anyway to see if there was a definitive fix. My 32A550 is new and if there's a problem, I cetainly want to address it before warranty runs out.

The TV is connected via component cables. It has the snap-on magnet that came with the TV to help interference. It is also plugged in to a Monster surge device. It is hooked up to an HD box as well.

Recently I have noticed small horizontal white lines on the bottom left of the screen. I haven't checked all channels, but this seems to happen on ABC for some reason. What I know about electronics is that things don't just happen. There's a reason why this is occuring.

While I love this TV, I have had some frustrations with it. I have posted about the HDMI issue as well as a weird occurance where I had no video but audio.

Lastly on this, the cable box was recently swapped out. If recommended, I could do that again.

Thanks!

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transmission
Feb 5, 2009 10:27AM PST

jac0077,

If it is only happening on certain channels, it's probably the cable box. The best determiniation is to look at the other inputs on the television (different HDMI or component connection). If you see that issue happening on those, it's likely the television. If it's strictly limited to certain channels, it may be the box or the actual transmission feed from the content provider.

Keep me posted!

--HDTech

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Feb 6, 2009 5:16AM PST

I could have sworn that this problem was specific to the Samsung since I've had a couple of little challenges with it. But, I am happy to report that while it is still annoying, the little white lines showed up on two other TV's in my home. I guess it's coming from ABC network. Any primetime show that comes on I see the lines.

Has anyone else experienced this? It is distracting to see that when you are trying to focus on watching a program.

Thanks for the help!

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Feb 7, 2009 10:42AM PST

I appreciate the update.

While I wish you didn't experience this at all, at least we know it's not related to the television itself.

I'd definitely take that up with the content provider.

--HDTech

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Same problem with Samsung LN40A650 TV
Feb 27, 2009 1:19AM PST

I purchased a Sumsung LN40A650 about 3 months ago, and just noticed the same problem last night while playing a DVD (Onkyo). I use HDMI from DVD to TV.

I haven't yet had a chance to experiment as to the cause. It is apparent whenever there is a black background, although I assume it is always present.

I am hoping it is not a defect in the TV.

Any thoughts?

Jack Robbins

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Ditto with LN46A550
Feb 27, 2009 9:24AM PST

Just another dot on the radar. I have a PS3 connected via 25" HDMI, and I notice the same thing, primarilly when watching DVDs, but I can see it when playing games occasionally.