No Olympics in 3D for me.

[Oldandeasilyconfused]

The set now in my bedroom is a Samsung 3D,about 6 months old. It only cost $1200.

Yesterday I tuned in to Chanel 9 3D test broadcast for the Olympics. What I saw was 2 screens,side by side. Shortly,there was a message saying '"only specific sets can decode decode the signal" . What's with that?

Later that day,I was in a shopping centre and noticed the test on in a TV store. The set was an LG and the picture was perfect.

My set has only an on/off 3D setting (you cannot choose 3D mode) and picks up the signal automatically. Works spiffingly on Bluray 3D

I'm confused. (the 3D glasses I have came with the set and are just dandy)


I was looking forward to seeing the ice skating and gymnastics in 3D.

[NoraBrimstone]

firstworldproblems

[Tiberius]

Take it back to the store and get your money back. Clearly Samsung do not make very good 3D TVs...

[popeyespappy]

My set has only an on/off 3D setting (you cannot choose 3D mode) and picks up the signal automatically. Works spiffingly on Bluray 3D

Bluray is a different mode. With most Samsung 3D TV's when you press the 3D button you get a message screen. Press the OK button again and you should get an option screen with 3 options. No promises though....

[Oldandeasilyconfused]

Fixed.

I made an incorrect assumption: The TV picks up Bluray DVD automatically. I ASSUMED it would pick up 3D broadcasts the same way; it doesn't

I turned on the set and tuned to the 3D transmission. Then opened the menu and wen to '3d' .Turned it on. That brought up mode options. Selected 'side-by-side' and BINGO! El Spiferisimo!

Samsung make very good 3D Tvs. They simply didn't allow for my ignorance and impatience.

[Annik]

I'm glad it worked out!