Author Topic: Samsung 2011 UA40D5000 / UA37D5000 / UA32D5000 LED TV Full HDTV Review (Read 111564 times)

tetablanco · « **Reply #60 on:** May 24, 2011 at 09:19 PM »

To maximize Allshare on your Sammy, download and install TVMOBILI on your Mac or PC. No need for a media player.

benpascual · « **Reply #61 on:** Jun 01, 2011 at 09:43 PM »

any issues with this tv? planning to buy one soon

movied2011 · « **Reply #62 on:** Jun 07, 2011 at 07:20 AM »

Hi guys.

Pinoydvd was highly recommended at another forum for those in the market for lcd tvs who want to do a bit more digging before buying, like me. After some reading I decided to buy the UA40D5000 at Sights and Sounds. Pumunta ako kahapon sa store ni Sir Vic para bilhin na pero ubos na ang stock ng ganung model. The last unit there was reserved for another buyer.

Long story short, I ended up buying at SM, but just the 37inch model. Ubos na rin 40inch. Ganun yata ka in-demand etong model. I bought this model primarily for movie viewing only, for now. My family likes watching movies on my 14-inch laptop screen in our bedroom so this 37inch Led-backed LCD is quite an upgrade, hehe.

Wala pa naman akong reklamo. Easy to setup, controls are quite intuitive. Picture's very good. Builtin sound is ok but I then I connected my Creative T20 series 2 pc speakers to the TV's headphone jack. Much better..=)

Maraming salamat sa information dito sa forums, lalo na mga review ni Sir Carlo and for the helpful crew at Sights and Sounds. Mas mababa sana prices doon kaya lang medyo urgent na yung requirement namin sa TV kaya sa SM na kami bumili.

ultramanxp · « **Reply #63 on:** Jun 07, 2011 at 11:15 AM »

@movied2011 , magkano sa SM yung 37" ?

movied2011 · « **Reply #64 on:** Jun 13, 2011 at 06:59 AM »

40.4k, for the 37" sa sm konti nalang sana dagdag mo 40" na sa SnS, hehe. Naubusan lang ng stock. I forgot kung magkano 40" sa sm.

rabz · « **Reply #65 on:** Jul 12, 2011 at 05:17 AM »

Guys new member here... I registered because I bought this TV..

Na experience nyo na nag rereset yung time kada bubunutin yung saksak ng TV? every night kase tinatanggal ko.. na observe ko hindi na ssave yung time pag tinanggal..

Ganun ba talaga? I already emailed Samsung... kinda disappointing ng konti na a 50 thou TV can't remember time.

Pero yung settings ko na ssave nya

Galactus · « **Reply #66 on:** Jul 12, 2011 at 09:05 AM »

Ganun talaga pag Samsung TV. Settings are saved, but not the time/clock/sleep timer. Most probably naka-save sa flash memory and not EPROM chips yung time, kaya it can't save time settings.

I also turn off the switch everytime I leave the house (I bought a plug switch, para hindi ko na hinhugot pa sa outlet mismo, since I merely flick it on or off). So I always reset the clock, since I use the TV as an alarm, hehehe.

anonimousse · « **Reply #67 on:** Aug 03, 2011 at 11:38 AM »

Pano mapaganda yung 100hz nito? When I switched to game mode, tapos ps3, 60hz lang yung nakaindicate sa upper left. Parang never ko pa nagamit na 100hz siya. Thanks!

dante117 · « **Reply #68 on:** Aug 24, 2011 at 06:25 AM »

Question lang regarding UA37D5000. Plano ko kasi pag-ipunan to.
Medyo confused lang ako dun sa specs it states 100 yung CMR. Does that mean na 100Hz lang referesh rate nito? I'm currently using an LG 32LH70 with 120Hz refresh rate at isa talaga to sa feature na ayaw ko mawala pag upgrade ko. Hopefully someone could clarify if 120Hz > 100 CMR or if it is the other way around.

Thanks in advance!

berserker33 · « **Reply #69 on:** Sep 05, 2011 at 03:47 PM »

Sana magka stocks na kayo ng UA37D5000. Hindi na makapag hintay brother and mother ko para dito.

enrique1784 · « **Reply #70 on:** Sep 13, 2011 at 05:09 AM »

Quote from: anonimousse on Aug 03, 2011 at 11:38 AM

Pano mapaganda yung 100hz nito? When I switched to game mode, tapos ps3, 60hz lang yung nakaindicate sa upper left. Parang never ko pa nagamit na 100hz siya. Thanks!

I also want to know how... Medyo ng may slight blurring kasi pay 60 Hz lang unlike sa 240 or 120 Hz...

Sephiroth0517 · « **Reply #71 on:** Sep 13, 2011 at 07:29 AM »

Pano mapaganda yung 100hz nito? When I switched to game mode, tapos ps3, 60hz lang yung nakaindicate sa upper left. Parang never ko pa nagamit na 100hz siya. Thanks!

I also want to know how... Medyo ng may slight blurring kasi pay 60 Hz lang unlike sa 240 or 120 Hz...

Not sure pero depende ata sa source ng video , ung mga games ata (ps3) 60hz lang talaga?

OT: Sir Vic salamat at nakahabol pa ko sa stock ng UA40 D5000 (kala ko out of stock un pala wala lang ung remote kaya di maioffer sakin ok lang naman since for the mean time gumagana naman ung pang series 3 na remote) Hintay ko na lang ung dating ng remote na inorder nyo ^_^

Mayroon po ba wifi dongle to? pwede po malaman how much ung wifi dongle ng UA40 D5000 ?

Thanks Go go SNS ^_^

oznola · « **Reply #72 on:** Sep 28, 2011 at 03:53 AM »

Quote from: questforthegoodlife on Apr 22, 2011 at 10:51 PM

LCD panels will ALWAYS have backlight bleeding. It is a QUESTION whether the bleeding is noticeable / disturbing enough that your viewing pleasure is interrupted. Blacks will never be that black unless large OLED screens become widely available and affordable. What you want is uniformity - no clouding or flashlighting on your panel that distracts you from watching something. Properly calibrate your screens to get the optimal picture quality of your set.

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This sucks. got this same model last monday. 1st unit i got grabe yung bleeds at coulding talaga.

prominent yung sa all four corners na sobrang liwanag nung ilaw then all over the screen clouds na. brought it back to SM appliance after a few hours (buti na lang at sa malapit ko na lang binili kundi luging lugi ako kung ibabalik ko sa malayong shop). had a challenge explaining dun sa promodiser ng samsung kung ano yung issue since wala silang "mata" para sa ganun pati dun sa manager nila dun but i did end up getting a new unit naman and i aws confident thatt this should be ok na. tested it there for a few minutes.maski maliwanag pansin ko na nawala na yung sa edges unlike nung tinest ulit yung unang unit dun na kita mo na yung liwanag sa edges maski maliwanag.(dumi lang daw sabi nung promo.sabay punas.sabi ko punasan mo maghapon yan di mawawala

)
pag uwi.wala naman initially but then after a few hours meron na din! this time it seems intermittent but it messes up the blacks talaga sa pictures. bad trip. will deal with samsung na directly this time. idk if theres some sort of a break in period for these but i never heard of such for leds and lcds'

some pics and vids. sorry malabo.di talaga kaya ma-capture ng cam ko e.pics are from the initial unit. 2nd unit di ko pa nakuhanan.

looks like a bad batch to me...

and it doesnt end there.pati yung free blu ray player registration ko may issue din when i try to claim it online. 2 hit combo! $:-\$

sisi tuloy ako.dapat lcd lang talaga kukunin ko e. parang gusto ko na lang papalitan ng 46inch LCD

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/xctofi/LED/

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y13/xctofi/LED/?action=view&current=transition1.mp4

*idk kung makikita nyo.malabo talaga.will try capturing again...

Quitacet · « **Reply #73 on:** Sep 28, 2011 at 05:18 AM »

that is why i do not like LED lits for now. They suffer more from bleeds due to the way the edge lights are designed.

LCD may have the same issues but comparing edge-lit of LED LCD and Backlit CCFL LCD TVs, i prefer the latter as it has a more balanced light distribution by design.

oznola · « **Reply #74 on:** Sep 28, 2011 at 05:39 AM »

meron talaga.did not bother to take pics or vids na.di ko talaga ma-capture e.time to sked a tech to check and pick it up.ayoko na ng same model ang ipapalit.2 new units and they have the same issue. wag na lang.palit na lang ng new LCD of same value. $:-\$ tsk tsk tsk.

will keep you guys posted.

oznola · « **Reply #75 on:** Sep 29, 2011 at 10:15 PM »

so, samsung tech got dispatched. he saw the issue. he will make the technical report,says there have been no reported cases as such and yung mga na-install naman daw nila walang ganung issue though sabi nya,well lit din kasi yung areas and i guess the other people who has similar units e hindi na napapansin yung ganun.

so from the tech report,once its filed,i can make my demands/request na daw whether to get a replacement unit or a different model or bring it back to the dealer and get a refund.

ill opt for a refund na lang.then once cleared ill get an LCD na lang (LA40D550) instead which was my first choice anyways. or if they offer me a 46inch LCD as a replacement then why not.hay buhay.

well,at least i get to enjoy the LED TV til the claims get settled.

oznola · « **Reply #76 on:** Oct 01, 2011 at 03:16 AM »

emailed them last night,got to read the generic reply from them earlier:

Quote

Dear *********,

Thank you for contacting Samsung Philippines.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please allow us to coordinate your concern to our service
center to request for the technical reports. We will endorse it to our Service Group for processing.

Thank you for supporting Samsung Products. Should you have further
inquiries, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-10-7267864. We will
be glad to be at your service!

Please do not reply back to this email message as this email address is
used for outbound messages only.

Sincerely

Samsung Philippines

the bleeding is very identical to this:

you can just imagine how bad it affects the blacks and dark colors on scenes/pictures

on_arb · « **Reply #77 on:** Oct 01, 2011 at 05:28 AM »

guys good day question lang po sa mga users nitong model na ito. Can it really display the pc or laptop's desktop in full screen and w/o any problems via HDMI?

I brought my laptop to the shop and asked the sales guy if we can connect the UA32D500 with it.

Once connected (using 1920x1080p recommended resolution from laptop. Nga pala yung graphics card of my laptop is ATI).

I noticed na may black borders siya sa side. Hindi madisplay nang buo nung UA32D500 yung desktop screen, pero sa laptop ok naman.

We then tried to change the TVs settings I think it was the zoom function, we tried 4:3, 16:9 and 2 other options I just can't remember. ganun pa din may black borders/gap pa din between the desktop and the edge of the screen. Yun tuloy hindi ko nabili yung unit.

Kaya ba talaga i-display nang full screen to be used as a PC monitor? Or am I just missing a setting or configuration on the UA32D5000 or my laptop?

thanks!

csquinonesph · « **Reply #78 on:** Oct 04, 2011 at 02:44 PM »

Quote from: on_arb on Oct 01, 2011 at 05:28 AM

guys good day question lang po sa mga users nitong model na ito. Can it really display the pc or laptop's desktop in full screen and w/o any problems via HDMI?

I brought my laptop to the shop and asked the sales guy if we can connect the UA32D500 with it.

Once connected (using 1920x1080p recommended resolution from laptop. Nga pala yung graphics card of my laptop is ATI).

I noticed na may black borders siya sa side. Hindi madisplay nang buo nung UA32D500 yung desktop screen, pero sa laptop ok naman.

We then tried to change the TVs settings I think it was the zoom function, we tried 4:3, 16:9 and 2 other options I just can't remember. ganun pa din may black borders/gap pa din between the desktop and the edge of the screen. Yun tuloy hindi ko nabili yung unit.

Kaya ba talaga i-display nang full screen to be used as a PC monitor? Or am I just missing a setting or configuration on the UA32D5000 or my laptop?

thanks!

This might help:

Picture > Screen Adjustment > Picture Size: Screen Fit

That setting will enable pixel-to-pixel mapping.

csquinonesph · « **Reply #79 on:** Oct 04, 2011 at 02:49 PM »

Quote from: Quitacet on Sep 28, 2011 at 05:18 AM

that is why i do not like LED lits for now. They suffer more from bleeds due to the way the edge lights are designed.

LCD may have the same issues but comparing edge-lit of LED LCD and Backlit CCFL LCD TVs, i prefer the latter as it has a more balanced light distribution by design.

Bleeds are especially prominent on the upper left and right corners of my 40D5000.

Calibration helped a bit though.

csquinonesph · « **Reply #80 on:** Oct 04, 2011 at 02:59 PM »

Quote from: carby1974 on May 24, 2011 at 05:00 PM

Got this unit from SnS. Query lang po. The unit and the Onkyo HT-S5305 can "talk" (hehehe) thru TV's Anynet+. But the problem is when I shut down the TV so goes the Onkyo (when I just want to listen to music). I have an NMT (AC Ryan). Any suggestion on how to go about the connections? And i want to utilize the HDMI out of Onkyo to the TV so i can make full use of Onkyo's features. Please help a newbie. Thank you.

Try this: System > Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) > Auto Turn Off: No

I left mine to Yes though. I kinda like this feature.

oznola · « **Reply #81 on:** Oct 05, 2011 at 07:58 AM »

Quote from: csquinonesph on Oct 04, 2011 at 02:49 PM

Bleeds are especially prominent on the upper left and right corners of my 40D5000.

Calibration helped a bit though.

oh im not gonna settle for a little help from doing calibration and it will still be there. i paid for the Full HD experience and im not gonna be happy til i get what i paid for!

now on my case:

so i wasnt able to follow up with them last monday.i was expecting them to call me actually. so tuesday around 10am i did,called them and the rep checked with the processing team. they say the report has been received and it will now be just for approval. rep said i can follow up today wednesday and check the status.

a few hours passed and i got a call from another Samsung rep asking what i want. a replacement or a refund. refund i said as it would be easier. they can just coordinate with SM Appliance and get the CC transaction cancelled so i wont be billed anymore. rep asking me for my bank details saying that the cheque will arrive in a week or two and once they receive it they will deposit it to my account.

told the rep that i didnt shell out any cash yet and that i got it installment 12 months 0%. she says again that the cheque will be issued and then the amount deposited to my account. so i gave my details and will wait 1-2 weeks and see what happens. yun ang gusto nila e.

not sure now if they will:

1. refund me the SRP (around 54K ata) or the price i got it for which is 49,990

2. if the CC transaction will not be cancelled anymore. tuloy tuloy na lang since i got the whole amount naman na.

3. if they will send someone to pick up the unit or i will bring it back to SM. they didnt mention anything about it. as if wala na sila pakialam sa unit.

4. what happens if i return it to SM and they cancel the CC transaction? am i getting almost 50K for free?

so now,i still got the TV. using it for free i guess. til they tell me to bring it back or they pick it up. pa pick up ko na lang kasi hassle din para sa akin na ako pa magdadala ulit sa SM.

naisip ko lang,para pala akong nag loan lang @ 0% interest sa nangyari. i'll settle for an LCD na lang when i get the "refund" i guess.

on_arb · « **Reply #82 on:** Oct 05, 2011 at 12:03 PM »

guys pinalitan niyo pa ba yung connection name ng HDMI to PC if icoconnect yung LCD TV sa laptop or pc. or basta kabit na lang agad ng HDMI?

Pati question pa pala, bakit kaya ganun walang lumalabas na sounds to TV. Sa laptop pa din ang sounds?

Fox Mulder · « **Reply #83 on:** Oct 05, 2011 at 07:45 PM »

will try to help..

make sure na naka-kabit na HDMI and naka on na TV mo bago mo buksan PC mo.

regarding sa sound...sa PC, press start then type mo lang "sound" . choose "sound" from menu tapos "enable" mo ung "HDMI". In case nde lumlabas ung HDMI option, just right click then select "show disabled devices"

oznola · « **Reply #84 on:** Oct 06, 2011 at 07:51 AM »

so,got a call from samsung again yesterday. asking me where the tv is and for some documents that they will need. says they will send someone to pick up the unit once the refund is given. looks like its not gonna take two weeks to get that refund.

i like how proactive they are. too bad lang the product i got sucks.i guess i have a week to enjoy the tv.lol

on_arb · « **Reply #85 on:** Oct 06, 2011 at 09:48 AM »

bakit kaya ganun everytime na magplay ako ng game sa laptop na connected sa hdtv. lagi sya nag crash.

my hdtv's reso is set to 1920x1080 60hz.

any kaya pede solution?

ezkerovalatzky · « **Reply #86 on:** Oct 06, 2011 at 12:02 PM »

Quote from: oznola on Oct 06, 2011 at 07:51 AM

so,got a call from samsung again yesterday. asking me where the tv is and for some documents that they will need. says they will send someone to pick up the unit once the refund is given. looks like its not gonna take two weeks to get that refund.

i like how proactive they are. too bad lang the product i got sucks.i guess i have a week to enjoy the tv.lol

baka mabilis sila kumilos kasi ibebenta agad ulit nila yang unit mo to consumers who do not know anything about HDTVs and who only want a big screen and the prestige of having a LED display.

truth be told, kung di mo naman alam yang backlight bleeding, you'd be one of the many satisfied owners of that TV model.

Ignorance is bliss, sabi nga nila.

oznola · « **Reply #87 on:** Oct 06, 2011 at 01:27 PM »

Quote from: ezkerovalatzky on Oct 06, 2011 at 12:02 PM

baka mabilis sila kumilos kasi ibebenta agad ulit nila yang unit mo to consumers who do not know anything about HDTVs and who only want a big screen and the prestige of having a LED display.

truth be told, kung di mo naman alam yang backlight bleeding, you'd be one of the many satisfied owners of that TV model.

Ignorance is bliss, sabi nga nila.

true. sabi din nung tech na nag punta.dami na nila na install same units, wala naman daw sila reklamo natanggap though well lit rooms daw karamihan and i guess wala nga silang paki about it.

but ako personally,even if i didnt have any idea about the backlight bleeding issue, dun sa nakita ko sa tv na nakuha ko, its really noticeable so i would be curious and find out about it pa rin.

di pa naman ako natutuwa unless makuha ko kung ano ang gusto ko sa binili ko.

berserker33 · « **Reply #88 on:** Oct 07, 2011 at 09:02 AM »

nood question lang po sana.

pwede ba gamitin yung mga CDRKing Wireless USB Network Adapter?

or kailangan yung Samsung brand talaga?

para magamit naman sana yung AllShare

ezkerovalatzky · « **Reply #89 on:** Oct 07, 2011 at 10:06 AM »

Quote from: oznola on Oct 06, 2011 at 01:27 PM

true. sabi din nung tech na nag punta.dami na nila na install same units, wala naman daw sila reklamo natanggap though well lit rooms daw karamihan and i guess wala nga silang paki about it.

but ako personally,even if i didnt have any idea about the backlight bleeding issue, dun sa nakita ko sa tv na nakuha ko, its really noticeable so i would be curious and find out about it pa rin.

di pa naman ako natutuwa unless makuha ko kung ano ang gusto ko sa binili ko.

baka nga di rin alam ng tech nila ang issue ng bleeding/clouding e.