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TV's with MPEG4 DTT decoder

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    #602
    slegs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,009 ✭✭✭slegs


    Souriau wrote: »
    I been looking on Sony website and I failed to see this on the specification
    all I see it stated clearly is MPEG2

    The Irish Sony website has incorrect information as its a copy of the UK site and doesnt seem to think it worthwhile to point out MPEG4 compliance (even when there for majority of tvs). If you look at the same TVs on the Sony France site you will see the correct spec.


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    #603
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 19,539 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    STB wrote: »
    MHEG5 can be offered in a firmware update. Would they offer it though ? As there are licence issues surely ?

    Enginneers/Sevice Menu on Sony's

    Before doing this - what are you hoping to achieve ????

    It can be dangerous if you change anything.......

    Having said that.......

    Put it in standby mode (LED shows red)

    Then input combination on your remote: [i+] (info button in upper left corner), 5 (channel button), Volume Up, Power On (green button in upper right corner). The TV should start and there should be a service menu on the screen.

    What can I do with it when it comes up?


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    #604
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,522 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    STB wrote: »
    MHEG5 can be offered in a firmware update. Would they offer it though ? As there are licence issues surely ?
    [/I]

    The Sony V4500 is already MHEG-5 compliant for UK freeview, it's just not activated under the Ireland setting. If I reinstall using the UK setting I get (MHEG-5) Digital Aertel but I lose the ability to scan the VHF band for RTÉ1 & 2 from Mullaghanish and the digital channels are placed in the 800's.

    As its already MHEG-5, licence issues would not be a problem, to make it available a software update may be required or an adjustment in the service menu to make it available under the Ireland setting.
    Souriau wrote: »
    I been looking on Sony website and I failed to see this on the specification
    all I see it stated clearly is MPEG2

    I suggest you check the specs in the relevant manual on this Sony website http://www.sonydigital-link.com/manuals/manuals.aspx?l=en&c


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    #605
    Zonda999
    Registered Users Posts: 5,532 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    Souriau wrote: »
    I been looking on Sony website and I failed to see this on the specification
    all I see it stated clearly is MPEG2

    sony2010sheet-1l.jpg

    sony2010sheet-2l.jpg


    This is the 2010 range and it probably wont be on the Irish site for a bit yet probably. All tvs have at least MPEG4-T compatibility. Be aware though, that some 2009 tvs may continue to be sold in 2010 and may not have mpeg4 compatibility, be aware that the S5500 range of 2009 Sony's do not have a mpeg4 tuner


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    #606
    pa990
    Registered Users Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭pa990


    STB wrote: »
    Enginneers/Sevice Menu on Sony's


    Put it in standby mode (LED shows red
    Then input combination on your remote: [i+] (info button in upper left corner), 5 (channel button), Volume Up, Power On (green button in upper right corner). The TV should start and there should be a service menu on the screen.


    Tried that.. No joy.. Using a z4500


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    #607
    Sam Russell
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 19,539 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sam Russell


    pa990 wrote: »
    Tried that.. No joy.. Using a z4500


    I tried it on a KDL40S3000. I got a set of green numbers and letters on a grid. I do not know what they mean or how they can be changed. I just turned it off and back on again.


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    #608
    Souriau
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭Souriau


    slegs wrote: »
    The Irish Sony website has incorrect information as its a copy of the UK site and doesnt seem to think it worthwhile to point out MPEG4 compliance (even when there for majority of tvs). If you look at the same TVs on the Sony France site you will see the correct spec.

    I mean in the Sony Product website where they show the model and then click on the specification, it does not say anything about MPEG4, how would the consumer would know this when it is not shown on the main page without doing research even deeper into the website or going to another website completely, it should been at the front page for most of the comsumer who are interest in it...


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    #609
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    pa990 wrote: »
    Tried that.. No joy.. Using a z4500

    Well that was for a v4500 and some of the Wega range, not the Z range. And why were you trying it anyway ????? You know you can brick your TV going into engineers menus if you dont know what you are doing that! YOU WILL NOT repeat NOT be able to switch MHEG5 on from there.

    The reason its a licence issue is because its licensed down to country as in the DBook UK - MHEG5 is a requirement. Ireland its turned off. A firmware upgrade could fix this, but unless you are good at HEX, forget it.

    Cush you started this! :)


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    #610
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,522 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    STB wrote: »
    Cush you started this! :)

    I only asked, you posted :D

    Haven't dared to try it myself, regedit and bull in a china shop comes to mind.


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    #611
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    The Cush wrote: »
    I only asked, you posted :D

    Haven't dared to try it myself, regedit and bull in a china shop comes to mind.

    Bios upgrade and Windows come to mind for me!


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    #612
    Villain
    Registered Users Posts: 15,944 ✭✭✭✭Villain


    HauppuageWintv-HVR 900HD works with Windows 7 Media Center, picked up stations with small aerial supplied in Naas Town.

    Very neat little USB stick with good quality


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    #613
    pa990
    Registered Users Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭pa990


    STB wrote: »
    Well that was for a v4500 and some of the Wega range, not the Z range. And why were you trying it anyway ????? You know you can brick your TV going into engineers menus if you dont know what you are doing that! YOU WILL NOT repeat NOT be able to switch MHEG5 on from there.

    The reason its a licence issue is because its licensed down to country as in the DBook UK - MHEG5 is a requirement. Ireland its turned off. A firmware upgrade could fix this, but unless you are good at HEX, forget it.

    Cush you started this! :)

    cos i'm like a bold child.. tell me not to do something and i will :p

    so.. tell me.. whats the key combination for the z4500 ?

    just curious is all


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    #614
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    pa990 wrote: »
    cos i'm like a bold child.. tell me not to do something and i will :p

    so.. tell me.. whats the key combination for the z4500 ?

    just curious is all

    Curiousity could kill your TV. :)

    Cush asked a question and 2 people that posted tried it on different model sony's! Thats enough for me!

    pa the answer is out there. Google will know probably. Do you just want to see what the menu looks like ? There is little in there that you can tweak and lots that can turn it into just an LCD with no tuners.


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    #615
    Souriau
    Registered Users Posts: 788 ✭✭✭Souriau


    I have a LG LF7700 MPEG4 LCD and the digital subtitles does work on Freeview and Freesat mode.
    On DTV tuner mode, which is Freeview and RTE DTT, I get subtitles on UK Freeview channels but when I select RTE1, RTE2, TV3 and TG4 it does not show any digital subtitles even thou it is transmitting sustitles
    but on my Humax LCD digital the digital subtitles works on 4 channels, RTE1, RTE2, TV3 & TG4 on the digital tuner mode. it is not AERTEL 888 subtitles but digital subtitles.
    Any idea as to why LG is not showing digial subtitles on RTE DTT?


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    #616
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    Some Smaller LCDs from 19 to 26" that have MPEG4 DVB-T capabilities.

    LG19LH2000
    LG22LH2000
    LG22M62D
    LG26LG3050
    LG 22LG3100
    LG 19LG3100
    LG 26LG3100
    LG M2262D-PC
    LG M227WDP-PZ

    Philips 22hfl3331d/10
    Philips 22HFL4371D/10
    Philips 221T1SB
    Philips 19PFL5404H
    PHILIPS 22PFL5614H
    PHILIPS 3000 19 or 22 or 26PFL3404H
    PHILIPS 5000 19 or 22 or 26PFL5604H

    Samsung LA22B450C4D
    Samsung LA26B450C4D
    Samsung LE19B450
    Samsung LE19B541
    Samsung LE22B350
    Samsung LE22B650
    Samsung P2270HD
    Samsung SM2033HD
    Samsung SM2333HD
    SAMSUNG Black Gloss LE-26B350
    SAMSUNG White Gloss LE-19B541

    Sharp Lc19Sh7E

    Sony - KDL19S5720E
    Sony KDL26EX302AEP

    TOSHIBA Regza 26AV625DG/19AV625D
    THOMSON 19HR3234


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    #617
    chris1970
    Registered Users Posts: 638 ✭✭✭chris1970


    Hi has anyone got a sony kdl-40w3000 working with ddt, in galway? thanks


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    #618
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    chris1970 wrote: »
    Hi has anyone got a sony kdl-40w3000 working with DTT, in galway? thanks

    sony kdl-40w3000 is mpeg4 and should be working for you. Maghera is likely your transmitter on CH 48. Look at threads below, "Galway" seems to be the local expert. I would imagine getting your aerial right is the first obstacle.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=63016894

    http://wwww.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055531252&page=3


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    #619
    chris1970
    Registered Users Posts: 638 ✭✭✭chris1970


    Thanks Guys, anyone recommend somewhere to get an aerial for ddt in galway city, plus instructions on set up to nearest transmitter, from location in galway city, thanks again in advance


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    #620
    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Hi, I am looking to buy a new 19 to 26" LCD tv. But i want to buy 1 that will be compatible when RTÉ launch there new service. I am sorry if this has been advised already.

    Basically looking for a tv that i will be able tune in the new frequencies, that i can hang on the wall, and that is HD Ready. Hope this is the right forum.

    Cheers for that 20/20

    Must re-read my posts before i post them.


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    #621
    20/20
    Registered Users Posts: 705 ✭✭✭20/20


    I dont think anyone has asked that yet quote {i dont want to buy 1 that will be compatible when RTÉ launch there new service}


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    #622
    craoltoir
    Registered Users Posts: 780 ✭✭✭craoltoir


    The models listed on top of page are suitable and include 19/26" models.


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    #623
    peking97
    Registered Users Posts: 856 ✭✭✭peking97


    Deedsie wrote: »
    Hi, I am looking to buy a new 19 to 26" LCD tv. But i want to buy 1 that will be compatible when RTÉ launch there new service. I am sorry if this has been advised already.

    Basically looking for a tv that i will be able tune in the new frequencies, that i can hang on the wall, and that is HD Ready. Hope this is the right forum.

    Cheers for that 20/20

    Must re-read my posts before i post them.
    Try post#616 above..
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=64569524&postcount=616


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    #624
    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    peking97 wrote: »
    Try post#616 above..
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=64569524&postcount=616

    And it doesnt matter what country i buy thos models in. They will always work in Ireland?


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    #625
    STB
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭STB


    Deedsie wrote: »
    And it doesnt matter what country i buy thos models in. They will always work in Ireland?

    Make sure you have the exact Model No (down to the letter!). Check when you are buying it in the spec.


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    #626
    The Cush
    Registered Users Posts: 15,522 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    STB wrote: »
    Some Smaller LCDs from 19 to 26" that have MPEG4 DVB-T capabilities.

    LG19LH2000
    LG22LH2000
    LG22M62D
    LG26LG3050
    LG 22LG3100
    LG 19LG3100
    LG 26LG3100
    LG M2262D-PC
    LG M227WDP-PZ

    Philips 22hfl3331d/10
    Philips 22HFL4371D/10
    Philips 221T1SB
    Philips 19PFL5404H
    PHILIPS 22PFL5614H
    PHILIPS 3000 19 or 22 or 26PFL3404H
    PHILIPS 5000 19 or 22 or 26PFL5604H

    Samsung LA22B450C4D
    Samsung LA26B450C4D
    Samsung LE19B450
    Samsung LE19B541
    Samsung LE22B350
    Samsung LE22B650
    Samsung P2270HD
    Samsung SM2033HD
    Samsung SM2333HD
    SAMSUNG Black Gloss LE-26B350
    SAMSUNG White Gloss LE-19B541

    Sharp Lc19Sh7E

    Sony - KDL19S5720E
    Sony KDL26EX302AEP

    TOSHIBA Regza 26AV625DG/19AV625D
    THOMSON 19HR3234

    Add to that list

    Sony KDL-26V4500
    Samsung LE22B470 (TV/DVD Combi) great small room / bedroom set


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    #627
    rockey1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 69 ✭✭rockey1


    stay away from Samsung there really bad sony is the best


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    #628
    Zonda999
    Registered Users Posts: 5,532 ✭✭✭Zonda999


    You cant generalise it like that tbh


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    #629
    Martin_F
    Registered Users Posts: 269 ✭✭Martin_F


    The Samsung P2270HD, P2370HD & P2770HD are classified as Monitors and have a 3 year warranty because of it. I got a P2370HD this week and it is lovely unit.


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    #630
    Finne1993
    Registered Users Posts: 502 ✭✭✭Finne1993


    Bought the Samsung P2270HD as a Christmas present for my nephew in Currys in Newry for £220stg and its an excellent set, MPEG4, full HD, fantastic picture on all channels especially freesat HD.
    Also the graphics are amazing on the Playstation3.
    I'd highly recommend it.


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    #631
    danjo-xx
    Registered Users Posts: 5,393 ✭✭✭danjo-xx


    Are there any Panasonic 19-22" tv's to be had yet.


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