360 Elite 'image persistance' issue

[JohnMcL7]

I've done more testing with this, it definitely does not do this on any other inputs apart from HDMI. One possible source is the Digital NR - turning this off removes the problem entirely however that doesn't explain why the problem only occurs over HDMI. It's definitely not an issue specific to Bioshock either, not only does it occur in Bioshock but I've seen it in Boom Boom Rocket and DVD playback as well. I can live with the Digital NR turned off as so far I've seen no detrimental image quality in any other inputs although I don't watch TV on it which may be where it's beneficial. Incidentally this seems to be different to DNIe, when I ran the DNIe demo the effect showed on both sides, I thought they were the same thing so I may be talking crap.

Andrew - fairly sure you're right about the TV model, I've done a quick search and think it's the LE32R41BD. I've checked the original order but it only lists it as 32" Samsung IDTV

Another option someone has recommended is changing the Xbox 360 reference levels, I haven't heard of this option so I've not looked into it yet.

Thanks for all the replies.

John

[andrewfee]

Well the good news is that Noise Reduction on a TV of any kind degrades image quality, so you're better off without it anyway. (and it would explain why I didn't see it)

[bash]

Jesus, that Sammy is retaining the image like a bitch!

[Friction]

Not got the same model set as John, I was reading this with interest as I get the issue on my Samsung Panel - through HDMI - on my PS3 though. After reading about turning off noise reduction I went to do that, only to find the problem has gone and no more image retention?!

Only thing I did was the other day I knocked the sharpness down a couple of clicks whilst playing with my image settings to refine the pic to my taste. Strange but true!

[JohnMcL7]

Something I found is that it can vary significantly depending on your background lighting and the game itself - I was trying to see the effect the day after I posted this in a later section of Bioshock during the day. However I was having difficulty replicating it which I was surprised by, later in the evening I found it easier to do so.

John

[Bleeders]

I think I managed to clear it on mine now, by switching the DNR to "Off" instead of "Auto", looks much better now!