Banding / DSE on a new LED TV

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ClamCaravan

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#130785 27-Sep-2013 16:12

Hi everyone

I have recently upgraded from an aging 32" LCD to a nice new 50" LG LA6230. I've had the TV for around 3 weeks now and have found that depending on the content being displayed on screen, nasty banding (sometimes referred to as Dirty Screen Effect) can be seen.

The problem is most noticeable during panning shots of solid colour (think sky scenes, cartoons and sports fields) - and now that I have seen it, I cannot 'unsee' it.

From taking a look around on the Internet it would appear that this is a fairly common problem that affects all LED TVs (some more so than others).

Is it worth pursuing Harvey Norman for a replacement or a repair or will I be going down a slippery slope of getting a replacement only to find it has the same problem?

wasabi2k

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#903841 27-Sep-2013 16:19

If you aren't happy, take it back.

If you still aren't happy, get a different model.

Dunnersfella

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#903931 27-Sep-2013 20:47

It's part of owning an LED really...
A plasma would help, but no doubt, once you start looking for issues, you'll find them. It's then a case of finding a panel that annoys you less than the rest.
Also...
How long has the panel been run in? What procedure did you use for running it in? Who calibrated it etc?
I'd want to know you've done all you can to fairly overcome the issue prior to recommending that you return it.