Marl, Philips Customer Service (Ding and Nick of AVS) checkup my LCD TV last Monday (02/11/08).
My TV has an updated firmware version 2.03. Yours (daw) is an older version. The flicker i mentioned is a normal operation of the TV according to them, which was really not prominant when they adjusted my settings (contrast, Brightness and color), The video laddering (they showed me a video of yours) is non existence on my set.
Anyway, I want to thank you also for the information and help you extended to us.
Ding, told me to inform other members to get in touch with PHILIPS , so they could check also on their LCD TV.
Hi bro, good to hear your set's back to good working condition. Yes, i had the lower FW version ng raw, which was primarily the culprit. Anyway, I feel good that your issues have been resolved, glad to be of help buddy. And yes, Ding has provided quite an assistance as well - thanks to him, mejo nabuhayan ng konti yung kumpiyansa ko sa Philips.
Btw, have you seen their new perfect pixel HD engine at work in their Cineos models? wow!!! It's like the 1st gen Pixel Plus, really groundbreaking, parang naka videocam yung linaw and things seem like 3D. Well, that's probably something to look forward to if ever we upgrade again.
Till next time, keep in touch bro - cheers!