PSxxC7000

The PSxxC7000 is Samsung's series 7 3D Plasma. It comes in 50, 58 or 63 inch sizes (PS50C7000, PS58C7000, and PS63C7000).

If you are thinking of buying this TV, downsides you need to be aware of are that the TV always makes a low buzzing sound while the screen is on, and it gets quite hot, and wastes lots of electricity (so make sure you are using 100% green electricity if you don't want to destroy the planet). If you stand close you can also see the pixels flashing, which is how all Plasma TVs work. Also 3D only works over HDMI cables or digital 3D broadcasts, not VGA, component, or AV cables. There is no S-VIDEO input. There is some ghosting in 3D high contrast scenes. Other than that, it's a good, cheap, 3D TV.

You can install SamyGO on this TV, but there are no games, emulators, web-browsers, or other applications written for this TV yet (as of February 2011). Installing the SamyGO extensions will let you watch movies on your PC's shared network drives though.

Firmware Versions

Do NOT upgrade to firmware 3006 or above yet, or you won't be able to hack your TV and install SamyGO the easy way.

There are several different firmware versions for this TV. You can check what firmware version you have from the menu:

• Turn the TV ON

• Press MENU on the remote control

• Go down to the (?) icon (Support) at the bottom of the list by pressing down on the remote a few times

• Press either right or enter on the remote to access the submenu

• Go down to the "Contact Samsung" option at the bottom of the submenu by pressing down on the remote a few times

• Press either right or enter on the remote to see the "Contact Samsung" screen

• Press down on the remote to view page 2/2 of the "Contact Samsung" screen

• Make a note of the "Model Code" and "Software Version"

• Optional: If you are curious and want to see a list of all the Open Source software used on your TV, press the red A button on your remote. You don't need to write any of that down. Just notice how your TV is basically a linux computer.

• Press EXIT

The Model should say PS50C7000, PS58C7000, or PS63C7000. If not, you are on the wrong Wiki page.

The Firmware should always be T-VALDEUC- followed by a version number. Any version up to 3005 should be OK for installing SamyGO. Versions 3006 and above disable the Internet@TV hack, and need to use the Hotel@USB hack instead.

The Service Menu

Warning! The Service Menu is dangerous, and can brick your TV. Be very careful about what you change. Some settings can't be undone easily.

Your TV has a secret service menu for TV technicians to fix your TV. To access this menu:

• Switch your TV OFF

• Press INFO on the remote

• Press MENU on the remote

• Press MUTE on the remote

• Turn your TV ON

You are now in the service menu. If you want to get out of the service menu, just turn your TV off.