TV's with MPEG4 DTT decoder

podgeandrodge

byte wrote: »

Really? That's interesting. The same rule applies to Samsung too it seems with their new 2009 "B" range.

I am now the proud owner of the 19" Samsung B series (LE19B450) and the Philips 32" (32PFL5604H) both providing the RTE digital services perfectly.

Have to say that the Philips offer to boardsies (in the commercial interaction thread) is a great offer. (€499)

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055549229

(no affiliation with philips or richer sounds - ended up getting the tv from DID electrical as Philips shop didnt have it in stock..)

BostonB

How is that 19" Samsung for scaling SD of the DTT.

podgeandrodge

RTE1 and RTE2 fit the screen perfectly. As far as I recall TV3 was also ok but I do remember TG4 only showing in 4:3 and I could not get it to go widescreen. Must check again.

moonboy52

podgeandrodge wrote: »

I am now the proud owner of the philips 32" (32PFL5604H) both providing the RTE digital services perfectly.

What is your impression of the philips?

do you know if it supports 1080p / 24fps?
What are the black levels like?

cheers

Mark#1

200motels wrote: »

Very good. Do 42" have the same features?

Can't find solid info, but presumably yes? I'm sure a call or email to RS in Belfast would confirm.


Mark

Finne1993

Would anyone be able to clarify if this tv is mpeg4 compatible:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LE26B450C4-720p-Ready-Freeview/dp/B001UE8LUQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1243176600&sr=8-1

according to some sites its mpeg4 HD compatable and looks a fine tv and a good price too, i would definitely buy it if the Irish DTT service was available on it

STB

Yes. It is MPEG4 and has a VHF tuner as well (full spec below). The 32" is only £20 dearer.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LE32B450C4-720p-Ready-Freeview/dp/B001UE8LV0/ref=pd_cp_ce_2?pf_rd_p=136153791&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001UE8LUQ&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1EYZHQ2GDEG70J1EDW0S

STB

200motels wrote: »

Any recommendations for a 42" LCD which is MPEG4, Freesat, Full HD, and refresh rate of 100htz.

The LG 42lf7700 ticks all those boxes.

200motels

STB wrote: »

The LG 42lf7700 ticks all those boxes.

Thanks.

Finne1993

STB wrote: »

Yes. It is MPEG4 and has a VHF tuner as well (full spec below). The 32" is only £20 dearer.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-LE32B450C4-720p-Ready-Freeview/dp/B001UE8LV0/ref=pd_cp_ce_2?pf_rd_p=136153791&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001UE8LUQ&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1EYZHQ2GDEG70J1EDW0S

cheers STB, seems to be great value that, i saw the 32" but unfortunately where the new tv is going i only have space for the 26". Would you or anyone else know if these are the cheapest MPEG4 TV's of this size or has anyone any other recommendations?

Charlie-Bravo

Your could have a look around pixmania for a "TNT HD" model. http://www.pixmania.com/fr/fr/1234189/art/samsung/televiseur-lcd-le26a466.html

But with a 26" TV you won't have the benefit of Full HD but only 720p whereas you can get Full HD with some 32" sets....unless there's 26" model out there that is full HD that I'm not aware of!

micratoyota

podgeandrodge wrote: »

I am now the proud owner of the 19" Samsung B series (LE19B450) and the Philips 32" (32PFL5604H) both providing the RTE digital services perfectly.

Have to say that the Philips offer to boardsies (in the commercial interaction thread) is a great offer. (€499)

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055549229

(no affiliation with philips or richer sounds - ended up getting the tv from DID electrical as Philips shop didnt have it in stock..)

But what did it cost you the 32" Saw philips shop were selling it to a boardie for €540 as Harvey was doing it for €585

zAbbo

Have a Samsung LE37B550 which works with DTT.

PQ is better direct via aerial, than via scart from my dtt humax test box (that's slightly irrelevant I guess)

staker

A buddy brought over a Samsung LE32R74BDR from the UK.
Any good for MPEG 4??
Why don't manufacturer's display this online,or am I missing it somewhere?
TIA

maxg

All the new samsung B series (LE__B___) for the model year 2009 are supporting mpeg4.
The LE32R74BDR lcd is too old and doesn't support mepg4.

staker

thanks max for the prompt reply

radiospan

Anyone here using a Samsung PS42A466 ?

The manual says it works with MPEG2. No mention of MPEG4 in the manual, but it's been working fine for me?

Anyway, there's a problem where the audio and video is out of sync for a while after changing channels with DTT. Has anyone else seen this?

It fixes itself after a few minutes (video freezes until audio catches up)

maxg

It looks like you got the french samsung plasma model which is supporting mpeg4.
You could try a firmware update if you don't got the latest one with your TV.

zAbbo

maxg wrote: »

All the new samsung B series (LE__B___) for the model year 2009 are supporting mpeg4.
The LE32R74BDR lcd is too old and doesn't support mepg4.

They can also have MKV/DivX/Xvid enabled if already not supported. This is really handy as you can use the USB connection.

200motels

Doe's this Sony KDL40S5500 - New Full HD 1080p BRAVIA LCD TV have MPEG 4 compatibility?

Charlie-Bravo

200motels wrote: »

Doe's this Sony KDL40S5500 - New Full HD 1080p BRAVIA LCD TV have MPEG 4 compatibility?

On the sony website it says: Digital Terrestrial Tuner (MPEG-2)YES - as it specfically says MPEG2, you can take it that it doesn't decode MPEG4.

You may be able to put in a CAM like a Neotion CAM to decode the signal...perhaps someone else can enlighten you on which CAM you can use...you can also read this thread here

micratoyota

Hi according to the Sony site its MPG2. (Google KDL40S5500)

200motels wrote: »

Doe's this Sony KDL40S5500 - New Full HD 1080p BRAVIA LCD TV have MPEG 4 compatibility?

byte

Yup, sadly Sony didn't see the same light as Samsung (who have MPEG4 tuners across the range), and don't have an MPEG4 tuner in the S-series.

200motels

byte wrote: »

Yup, sadly Sony didn't see the same light as Samsung (who have MPEG4 tuners across the range), and don't have an MPEG4 tuner in the S-series.

Thanks for that. What 42" Samsung LCD would have MPEG 4 tuner?

byte

Samsung don't do a 42" LCD AFAIK (except plasma), but see maxg's post.

All new Samsungs's LE__B___ models should have MPEG4 tuners.

micratoyota

byte wrote: »

Samsung don't do a 42" LCD AFAIK (except plasma), but see maxg's post.

All new Samsungs's LE__B___ models should have MPEG4 tuners.

Hi Harvey Norman has 32LE B 450 on sale for the weekend for €399. series 4. Only problem I see is that there is only 1 scart connection and 3 Hdmi. All my add ons are scart. Anybody any ideas on this TV

Finne1993

Its mpeg4, thats an excellent price, i think i'll get one myself, just buy a scart switcher for all your add ons, you can only use one at a time anyway! pixmania have it at €435 plus delivery or amazon have it at £349stg plus delivery only if you have a UK address.

http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/r/le32b450

Zonda999

micratoyota wrote: »

Hi Harvey Norman has 32LE B 450 on sale for the weekend for €399. series 4. Only problem I see is that there is only 1 scart connection and 3 Hdmi. All my add ons are scart. Anybody any ideas on this TV

I'd say theyre more or less identical to last years series 4 32" which was pretty solid. You probably wouldnt want or need much better PQ in a HD Ready set of that size. DTT tuner and all so not a bad price from Harveys to be fair.

Bummer only 1 scart though. I think its still a bit premature to be cutting numbers of scart sockets on sets. I mean most people will be using scart for their STB. Then i imagine most people would also have a DVD recorder or player and there would be a good chance that this would be scart as opposed to HDMI, not to mention games consoles and the such that use scart

That TV is definitely worth a look at 399€ from a shop IMO. Certainly better value at 400€ than a 22b450 fro about 300€

BaconZombie

Anybody know how good the picture quality in real life is ?

micratoyota wrote: »

Hi Harvey Norman has 32LE B 450 on sale for the weekend for €399. series 4. Only problem I see is that there is only 1 scart connection and 3 Hdmi. All my add ons are scart. Anybody any ideas on this TV

Would this be usable as the PC monitor {ATI 4870 with DVI-HDMI adpt]?

p15574

micratoyota wrote: »

Hi Harvey Norman has 32LE B 450 on sale for the weekend for €399. series 4. Only problem I see is that there is only 1 scart connection and 3 Hdmi. All my add ons are scart. Anybody any ideas on this TV

With fortuitous timing, Aldi have a scart switcher for 8.99 this Thursday:
http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/58_9169.htm