Samsung D8000 Plasma Discussion Thread.

[Anonymous38]

there seems to be a new firmware available '1021.2' already ? Anyone knows what it does or improves?

[panman40]

there seems to be a new firmware available '1021.2' already ? Anyone knows what it does or improves?

I'm sure 'Insanity202' will look in shortly  .  to answer your query 

[Anonymous38]

thanks for the reply panman40. For the moment i'm keeping my out of the box 1016 firmware.

I already tried updating to 1018 but the brightness problems where so clear and obvious that i called samsung support service. They send a tech and he replaced the motherboard. And now with the factory default firmware the brightness issue's are almost gone. I say almost because in some scenes/cases i still see it but now it doesn't effect your movie experience.

Heads off for the samsung service because they didn't hesitate to send me a tech and all was cost free off course!

[panman40]

thanks for the reply panman40. For the moment i'm keeping my out of the box 1016 firmware.

I already tried updating to 1018 but the brightness problems where so clear and obvious that i called samsung support service. They send a tech and he replaced the motherboard. And now with the factory default firmware the brightness issue's are almost gone. I say almost because in some scenes/cases i still see it but now it doesn't effect your movie experience.

Heads off for the samsung service because they didn't hesitate to send me a tech and all was cost free off course!

Hi Anonymous, I had the F/W brightness issue on my D6900 with F/W 1019. The D8000 and D6900 are definately different regarding F/W . If your on 1015 or 1016 your quite Safe and there is no need to rush to update any further as far as i am aware 

[Insanity202]

The latest fw doesnt do anything to the image its more support for the CI+ slot on the back of the tele, improves BBC iPlayer connection, better connection for apps and the Smart Hub, and I think there is a new 3D file support.

[Insanity202]

Anyone know what Samsungs policy is on stuck/dead pixels? I ask as my mate is interested intrying to get a 51" D8000 or D6900. But he wants the information on pixels first.

I looked at the manual and cant see anything about it? 

[David Mackenzie]

It's not really up to Samsung, in the UK the onus is on the seller to deal with any issues.

In other words, buy it from a shop with a proven track record in good returns: Amazon.co.uk (the best in my experience) or John Lewis.

[Insanity202]

Anyone know what Samsungs policy is on stuck/dead pixels? I ask as my mate is interested intrying to get a 51" D8000 or D6900. But he wants the information on pixels first.

I looked at the manual and cant see anything about it? 

Sods law I mention this then get pixel problems myself. Going to call Samsung. I bought from Richer Sounds but with the wife being pregnant and about to pop Im going direct to Samsung and seeing if they can offer a quick repair asap as not to stress the wife out too much.