Topic: Wavy Lines on TV.... cause? fix?

[KillerQuake]

Hi fellas, I recently purchased a Samsung 32" EDTV (ProgressiveScan 480p, 480i) and enjoy the TV very much except for one small problem. Lines that are meant to be straight up and down (vertical, like walls and such), appear to be wavy, or bent near the edge of the screen. This can happen on my GC, DVD player, or just regular TV, so I don't believe its a Progressive Scan issue. However, its also not a constant thing. Some scenes will not have this problem, but more often or not, they do.

I was hoping some electrics techy out there would be able to point me in the right direction as far as a resolution for this matter (perhaps something that can be done in the service menu or simply by degausing(?) the TV monitor?[since it sounds like a CRT tube turning on ])

Any help that my fellow GCers can give me will be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks guys...

-KQ

[Round Eye]

Call the place where you bought it from and get them to fix it.

[BigJim]

Is this a "DynaFlat" TV with picture tube?

If I'm not mistaken, a lot of flat-screened, picture tube TVs have this issue.

TVs are normally designed so that this flaw is hidden by the plastic frame, but flat TVs that are designed to give wide viewing angles may expose the flaw more prominently. I'm not sure if there is really a fix, it's sort of a hit and miss on the brand you buy. But Samsung has been known to be pretty good overall.

Is the problem really annoying? If it's severe, it could be damage that'd have to be fixed/replaced.

[KillerQuake]

Well, yes, it is annoying, but probably because I have a tendency that once I notice something, I zone in on it, probably making it look worse than it really is. It is a DynaFlat, yes, and had I of known of the issue prior to buying it (even though I did read hundreds of reviews (literally) and did not see this problem mentioned once), I probably would not have bought a DynaFlat. However... now I have it and it has been over 30 days so I can't take it back to Circuit City... I suppose I may try to get some warranty service on it... I just don't want to take it in someplace myself =( It weighs 173 lbs and it was quite a chore carrying it upstairs! =p

[jnak00]

What kind of speaker setup have you got?  I had my subwoofer sitting right next to the TV, and the picture on the side by the sub started to warp.  I moved the subwoofer, and now it's fine.

[KillerQuake]

Hi again guys,

In regards to jnak00's post, no, it was not a subwoofer or any other electrical pulse causing distortion. Turns out it is a major problem with Samsung Flat Screen TVs... so, I got Circuit City to take it back (happens to be the 2nd one my store in particular has just recently had returned... model is Samsung TXN3245FP so people can avoid it :frown... its a shame cuz Samsung has great image clarity aside from that problem. Anyway, I instead purchased a Sony 32" WEGA, which, from friends recommendations and personal experience, is an excellent television. Hopefully I'll have better luck =p

Thanks for all your help guys!