Laggy Apple TV HD video streaming

Hi,
I'm having trouble streaming Super HD on Netflix via Apple TV (3rd generation). The problem also occurs watching HD video on youtube. There are moments when video is very laggy (especially in darker scenes and scenes with lots of green). Streaming via WiFi (5 bars strength) or Ethernet doesn't make a difference. I get over 15 Mbps with speedtests, the Timecapsule is very close to the ATV and SNR is 30+dB.
Setup;
Philips 46PFL8008
Apple TV (3rd generation)
Timecapsule 2TB
UTP 5e/brand new high end hdmi cable
Please help..

I received my Philips 55PFL8008 today, and seem to be experiencing some of the same issues. Haven´t tried streaming Netflix, but am experiencing minor lag every 5-10 seconds when streaming regular HD movies or series from Apple TV.
Key facts:
1. No issues with previous TV
2. No lag when watching regular HD TV through PVR receiver
3. Lag disappears when turning off all picture adjustments (but this is obviously not the quality I want)
4. Apple TV is connected directly to Airport Express
5. 16 MB when testing the upload speed on WiFi
I was thinking that the TV might be the issue (ref no 3 above), but no one seems to have had the same issue and why would it work flawlessly when watching regular HD TV if that is the case?
Thanks in advance for any thoughts on this issue.

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