20 Most Recent Samsung PN50A650 49.96 in. Plasma HDTV Questions & Answers

Usuallys Samsung PN50A650 does play MKV files via USB drive. However, MKV is a container video format which may contain video or audio codec which are not supported by Samsung. Therefore, sometimes we still cannot play MKV on Samsung PN50A650. To solve this can't play MKV on Samsung issue, you may follow this article at http://www.idealshare.net/video-converter/samsung-tv-mkv.html Samsung TV Wont Play MKV Solution Convert MKV to Samsung TV

Back - light problem. Check and replace damaged component/s at its back-light inverter board, or replace this board as card basis. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. It will be best to replace the inverter board as card basis. http://electro-medical.blogspot.com/ To some model sets; especially LED back-lighted types; the back-light inverter circuit will be part of the main power supply board [SMPS]. In such cases, the power supply board might need replacement. To some models sets, the back-light inverter and SMPS section circuit will be integrated at its main board itself. If so; the main board should be replaced

If you wish to get some details; visit the site linked here. Pull up older posts. Surf the site with patience. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ Type in the brand name of your device, in the search box [at the top right] of the display window and the Search will start at once as you type in, and will show you all the related posts. It will make surf easy. Line, faults & possible causes to LCD screen are given with illustrations. You can get an idea about the fault to an extent.

If you have the DISH Network DVR, then the Lower Left button on the remote says format, use it to change the format of you screen mre than likely it is just on Gray bar and needs to be on normal.

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David

We have a Samsung plasma and noticed the glass sliding down as well. We popped the plastic frame off and put the glass back in place and then put new double sided sticky tape down across where the old tape was. We popped the frame back on and the glass hasnt moved at all. I did call Samsung and our warranty ended last month, so I am waiting for them to call me on setting up a tech to come out. However I do feel that we shouldnt have to pay for this since they did not secure the glass besides some sticky tape and a plastic frame! I will post what Samsung says after I receive the call from the technician on how to fix this problem. But this has fixed the problem for now.

I now have the same issue. What did you do?

Best option is to switch from the HDMI to component input. This is an HDMI compatibility problem between your TV and cable box. You will still be HD but you won't have the blinking out issue. I hope this was of some assistance, best wishes.

Try several inputs. See if you have the sam result. If you are watching with an antenna make sure all is connected and setup is set up.

Try set up for the TV with its' remote.If it works on the blank screen that means an input problem.

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Try do a reset by going in menu, and restore it to factory setting if still persist.

Do a hard reset by unplugging the power cord, as you have been doing, but a complete reset requires the power to be unplugged for at least 4 hours. Then when you turn it on all the internal soft codes will boot up to factory default settings.

This particular model has a 60Hz refresh rate. At this point there are no broadcasts or video sources outside of special labs that can generate enough data to produce a refresh rate of 120Hz. Expect this to become available in a year or so. Please realize that the human eye can not see changes faster than about 30 frames per second. The current standard refresh rate of 60Hz is twice that. The only change you could see (unlikely) would be a slightly smoother flow for fast moving scenes. Typical movement on the screen will not likely see a difference.

Dan

If possible turn one off and tune the other. Then turn the other off and tune it. Then turn on the other. That is your only option at this point.

I just looked up the manual online and it clearly shows that the screw size is M4 x L12 metric screws

check the display strip. un plug it and fix it

the capacitors seem to have gone bad if they have like a black dot on them it is a sign they have actually blown they can be replaced by placing new ones on but it would be better if the board was replaced (unless you wish to replace those capacitors please please do be careful in doing so they hold enough charge to give you a bad zap even kill if one isnt careful)

Fault at its main digital board. Short circuited component/s at it. Contact any service technician; or the authorized service center. If you wish to get some details; check the site linked here. Surf the site with patience. Pull up older posts. http://electronicshelponline.blogspot.com/ In most cases, the main board might have to be replaced. If so, a software [firmware] update too might be necessary. Before going further; try a hard reset first. If it does not help you, replace the main digital board. There are two methods to reset TVs. The first is simple to do; a Hard Reset. The other is somewhat skilled; is a Factory Reset (System Reset). To make it a hard reset, just unplug the TV from AC mains wall socket, and re-plug it back after 15 minutes or so. If you do this by overnight is better. This procedure will make it a hard reset. If you want to make it a system reset [Factory Reset]; you have to enter its service mode option, and select the factory reset option. If you wish to get some details; visit the site linked here. ..