ED HAYES

I had a problem with my Samsung LN-S4095DX cutting off the edges of the image and was able to fix it with a firmware update.

I have had this edge-cut-off problem ever since I bought my TV.  I really didn’t notice the problem when viewing my Tivo; most channels do not to put important visual information on the edges of the image.  However, I had a difficult time using my Mac or PC with the TV as a display because the menus were always getting cut off.  Both computers were sending out a 1920 x 1080 resolution image via an HDMI.  My TV supports 1080P.

I have searched through my TV’s menus and manual on many occasions; unable to find a solution that would enable “pixel per pixel” or “Just Scan” image display functionality.   I searched the internet on multiple occasions, also unable to find a solution.  A few days ago, in desperation, I called Samsung support.  I told them about my edge problems, and they claimed my TV is set correctly, and the image coming from my PC and Mac were either incompatible or not correct.  The Samsung support supervisor even claimed a 40″ 1080P TV has fewer pixels than a 50″ 1080P TV and told me I should lower my computers output resolution.

The geek inside me knew Samsung’s information was far from the truth.

I went back to the internet and searched for another hour.  I found something that instructed me to disable the “Overscan” feature on my Mac.  I tried that solution; the image on the TV reduced in size, and I was able to see all of the menus.  However, the image being displayed was at a much lower resolution then the TV should be able to handle, and there were now black bars on the sides of the image.  This solution was not acceptable.

Finally, I came across some postings referring to a new firmware update for my TV.  I found the update files on a server somewhere on the Internet, thanks to Google.  I downloaded the firmware (usb_MOS2AUS0_1026.exe), used my PC to extract the files and put it on a USB drive, and upgraded my TV’s firmware. See below for the exact process.

I turned my TV on, pushed the blue P.Size button on my remote, and YES! the “Just Scan” feature was now present!  The picture looked perfect!  Problem solved.  I have no idea why Samsung did not enable this in the first generation of firmware.  But it works now, and I am a happy camper!

Symptoms

A Samsung LN-S4095DX is stretching a 1080p/1080i imaged and cutting off the edges.  The image displayed on the TV is 92% of the original imaged; stretched.

Solution

1. Get file from here (sorry for the pop-up ads):

   http://www.mediafire.com/file/mzjgjvwzngy/usb_MOS2AUS0_1026.exe

2. Extract the files to a USB memory stick/jump drive.
3. Insert the USB memory stick/jump drive into the TV’s service port.
4. Turn on your TV
5. Go into AIR or Cable mode by pushing the source button.
6. Press: MUTE,  7,  8,  9, EXIT
7. Sit back and watch the hilarious status messages. TOUCH NOTHING
8. The TV will turn off by itself at the end.
9. Turn on your TV
10. JustScan will be available in the Picture menu, or by pressing the blue P.Size button.