Smoother Playback Question

[Dachoice]

Hi Everyone,


I'm not sure if this question has been asked already or not so I apologize if it has.

When I go into Bestbuy or Circuitcity I notice that the playback of the hd seems alot smoother than anything I have at home. I currently have a Samsung HLT6187SAX which I got in December of 07 so it is pretty new. I noticed on the tvs at the previous stores that I mentioned that the objects move more lifelike and don't have any film effect to them. It's really hard to describe unless you've seen it in person. I was wondering if anyone knows what this is or how I could go about getting my set to be like this.

Thanks

[TripleHBK]

I know what you're talking about (I Think). Many of the preview vids they use seem to almost have a disconnect between the actors/charactors on screen and the background, and when the camera pans it does look alot smoother. For anyone that can explain this, these are not on 120hz tv's, and are not utilizing any special 24fps setups either... these are often just standard blu ray player to tv via hdmi seups that have this.

[parallax]

Make sure that Samsung DNIE 'enhancement' crap is turned OFF. Also, when watching movies, select the Movie or Film mode on your TV settings. Also, try to send progressive signals from your disc player whenever possible (1080p, 720p), and not 1080i as some TVs don't do very well deinterlacing film-based 1080i signals.

Keep your sharpness levels reduced (usually at a "-" negative setting), otherwise the image might reveal overuse of 'edge enhancement' and 'DNR' effects - marring the image. Also, keep your contrast at a level that doesn't over-saturate the colors, or makes 'darker' scenes appear lighter. Use HDMI whenever possible.

Note: since that TV model cannot process 1080p/24 signals, be sure to only select 1080p/60 from your player (instead of the 24fps option, if it gives it). Otherwise you may see some image 'stuttering'.

Other than these suggestions, the only other one I can add is BUY PLASMA! (I've got no issues with 'unsmooth' images on my Pioneer KURO plasma, which provides several high-end picture settings). Also, plasma TVs retain the highest resolution in fast-moving images (or slow panning shots).

[Dachoice]

Hahaha well I'm not going to buy a Plasma since I am just now finishing payments on this bad boy. I absolutely love the tv other than this minor thing and it's not that big of a deal. Thanks again for your advice, I am going to check into it.

[Blacklac]

Actually, I'm pretty sure its the 24fps on 120hz TV's. I watch Blu/HD DVD on my TV which is not 120hz and the picture is MUCH smoother on my buddies 120hz TV.