TV's working with Saorview - The List

championc

[size=+2]If your TV has sound but No Pictures - it's then a UK Freeview TV and your TV will NEVER work with Irish Digital and you'll need a Set Top Box or new TV with an MPEG-4 Tuner[/size]


I'll start things off and will update as others post details of working models below. We'll take a working model as one which has now sucessfully scanned in 3e - yes ? Also, please confirm in your reply posts if MHEG-5 is working too.

Substitute xx with inch size







Panasonic
UK Models
TX-LxxG20B (Freeview HD + Freesat HD Tuners) - MHEG5 OK
TX-PxxG20B (Freeview HD + Freesat HD Tuners) - MHEG5 OK
IE Models
TX-LxxD25L - MHEG5 NOT working
TX-PxxX20L - MHEG5 NOT working

TX-LxxU2L – MHEG5 NOT working (Nor TX-LxxU2 either)

TX-LxxG10B – Requires HACKing to change to Euro Model before Channel Scanning

Sony
KDL-xxV5810 (+ Freesat HD Tuner) - MHEG5 OK
KDL-xxW5810 (+ Freesat HD Tuner) - MHEG5 OK
KDL-xxW5500 - MHEG5 OK
KDL-xxW5740 - MHEG5 OK

Sony w4000
Sony xxEX403

xxEX401 - MHEG5 OK
xxEX403 - MHEG5 OK
xxEX503 - MHEG5 OK



LG
xxLF7700 (+ Freesat Tuner) - MHEG5 OK
xxLH3000 - MHEG5 OK
xxLG3100 - MHEG5 OK
xxLD350 MHEG5 OK

Philips
xxPFL5604H
xxPFL7604H
xxPFL9604H

xxPFL5605H
xxPFL7605H
xxPFL9605H

xxPFL9803H ** Poster had to select country Italy to get MPEG-4 !

xxPFL8664H - MHEG5 OK when country set to UK
xxPFL8694H - MHEG5 OK when country set to UK

Samsung
LExxB551 – MHEG5 unconfirmed
LExxB652 (Freeview HD) - MHEG5 OK
LExxC450 - MHEG5 OK
LExxC530 - MHEG5 OK
UExxC8000 - MHEG5 OK


LExxC650 - MHEG5 MAYBE if you select UK - TBC - maybe OK because of LExxC450
2033HD LS20CFVKF/EN - MHEG5 NOT working
T200HD LS20TDVSUV/EN - MHEG5 NOT working

Hannspree
SVxxLMNB series - MHEG5 OK
SJxxDMAB / DMBB series - MHEG5 OK


Silvercrest
Lidl new 32” Full HD set - MHEG5 unconfirmed ** For sale from 02/11/2010

[size=+1]What is MHEG5[/size]

It’s a replacement for Teletext, with pictures and video optionally in the pages of text which should be much faster to load than old TVs. On RTE, the current program continues to be displayed in a window to the right of the Text Service. It does a lot more (potentially) than simply pretty text. “mainly” is the important word. It gives interactive access to Hidden video streams (e.g. BBC Red Button). Allows quizzes, access to information on ethernet port, More featured interactive Program guide than basic DVB program information, text with embedded video or changing images. Also can manage Over The Air firmware updates. (OTA).

liamtech

Philips

32pfl5604h - I own This one
37pfl5604h
42pfl5604h - Friend owns this one
47pfl5604h - Have seen it fully functioning

32pfl7604h
37pfl7604h
42pfl7604h - Friend owns this one
47pfl7604h

32pfl9604h
37pfl9604h
42pfl9604h
47pfl9604h - friend owns this one - lucky sod

32pfl5605h
32pfl3605h MPEG4 Version
32pfl7605h

All current philips models excluding the 3000 series basic non mpeg4 version - not available anymore -

Given the main bulk of the philips units all support mpeg four and ive seen at least one from each series i think there a safe bet - For best functionality set to UK and upgrade the firmware - MHEG5 compatable with digital teletext and EPG functional -

championc

championc wrote: »

I'll start things off and will update as others post details of working models. We'll take a working model as one which has now sucessfully scanned in 3e - yes ?

Substitute xx with inch size

Working Panasonic Models
UK - Combo Dual Tuner FreeviewHD & FreesatHD Model
TX-LxxG20B
TX-PxxG20B

IE
TX-LxxD25L (MHEG-5 missing)

Sony
KDL-xxV5810
KDL-xxW5810

LG
xxLF7700

Philips
xxPFL5604H
xxPFL7604H
xxPFL9604H

xxPFL5605H
xxPFL7605H
xxPFL9605H


Confirm your models and I'll try and keep up and update the list above.

Sony w4000
Sony 40ex403 freeview hd

watty

The list should indicate if MHEG5 works or not. It might be used for interactive selction menu of extra sports video for Olympics? Like BBC does for Wimbledon.

Willby

Samsung:
Samsung LE46652 Freeview HD as stocked by Curries..... MHEG also perfect.
I recently purchased this tv

Sponge Bob

Championc, you will only be able to edit this thread for another week and after thata mod will have to do it.

Hannspree Models.

SVxxnn series have Mpeg4 and MHEG5
SJxxnn series have Mpeg4 and MHEG5
STxxnn series , neither of those, will not work.

thecivvie

My LG 32LH3000 works fine with mheg, I think all xxLH series have the mpeg4/mheg tuners

L1011

The three I have at home are all coming up towards a year or more old now, so unlikely to be in many retailers, but anyway:

LG 26LG3100, MPEG4 and MHEG5
Samsung Syncmaster 2033HD LS20CFVKF/EN MPEG 4 no MHEG5 (With the regional settings I have, possibly)
Samsung Syncmaster T200HD LS20TDVSUV/EN MPEG4 no MHEG5 (at all)

homer911

MHEG5 works fine on the LF7700

kc66

liamtech wrote: »

42pfl7604h - Friend owns this one

Does this model exist? Its not on the Philips website. I have the 42pfl7404h. Do the 74 models not support Saorview?

mossym

Samsung LE40C650 works fine - no MHEG5, possibly sue to regional settings( Uk model has it)

fat-tony

MHEG-5 working on KDL-xxV5810 (+ Freesat HD Tuner)

fiacc

Samsung LE40C530 working with MHEG5 support.

Can't wait for HD GAA next year!!

stwome01

Samsung LE22C450 working perfectly with MHEG5

rsmike

What's the best way to check that MHEG5 is working?

PS: Shouldn't this list be a sticky?

Sam Russell

rsmike wrote: »

What's the best way to check that MHEG5 is working?

Just run the teletext on rte1. You should notice the difference, the video will be in the corner.

championc

rsmike wrote: »

What's the best way to check that MHEG5 is working?

Original post now updated with MHEG5 info

SPAWKER

Panasonic; TXP50X20L working no problems with Saorview.No MHEG5

scart

Both MPEG4 & MHEG5 working on Sony KDL-xxW5500

STB

The range ending in H for Phillips and the LG range with H before the Number eg (LG Lh3000 Lg LH5000)

904473

I have a Philips 42PFL9803H. This is also compatible with Saorview. However, it will not allow an MPEG4 digital scan for channels if set for Ireland or the UK, so to receive the Saorview channels you must pick yopur country as either Norway, France or Italy. This will work, but it will make your TV display the wrong timezone (which can't be changed manually on this model).

At the moment, Italy is the best choice on this TV as it puts the channels in the correct order.

L1011

Is Portugal an option, out of interest? Only other country in Europe with our timezone that isn't the UK.

Deedsie

What's the cheapest anyone has come accross for 19"-32" HD ready tve with mpeg 4 and mheg5?

Sponge Bob

powercity, €160 delivered

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-10-WP1911

and

http://www.powercity.ie/?action=&par=10-10&cat=Tv+7%22+-+21%22

marclt

Keep sending the information thruogh and then we'll tidy it up into a workinglist.

Cheers!

This is exactly the type of thread that we need!

Sponge Bob

Panasonic TX-L42U2L ( IE Model) or TX-L42U2 ( EU Model) MHEG-5 not working

holidaysong

My LG 26LD350 is working fine with MHEG5.

championc

For some reason the system won't allow me to edit my first post anymore but as soon as I can, I'll amend with the latest model updates


C

watty

Pm a mod and they can update. All posts expire for editing, but a Mod can still edit them

Deedsie

Sponge Bob wrote: »

powercity, €160 delivered

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-10-WP1911

and

http://www.powercity.ie/?action=&par=10-10&cat=Tv+7%22+-+21%22

Thanks for the link. I think I'll get a 32 inch altogether. What's the cheapest 32" flat screen, wall mountable hd tv you could get with mpeg 4 and mheg 5? I have about €200 to spend, but i could probably stretch that out over christmas. Sorry to annoying everyone. If this is spoiling the thread, please delete it.

mickeyboymel

Both My Philips Working Fine Once Set To UK: Channel Order Easily Edited,Full MHEG5 Text, Built In 7 Day EPG Works fine but looks unattractive.

My Newer:32PFL5405H & The Older:32PFL5604H

* Note The Original Green Button EPG Tests Also Worked On Both

watty

Lidl Silvercrest 32" "full HD" Thursday 2nd December 2010

http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20101202.p.32inch_FullHD_LCD_TV_with_MPEG4_Tuner

Has MHEG5 http://www.saortv.info/about/mheg5/

First ever compatible TV sold by Aldi or Lidl.

It will work also with N.I., Wales and IOM freeview if you are near enough, but not with "Freeview HD".

It's possibly a Vestel, same manufacturer as makes Walker TVs.

Doctor_L

We have a Samsung LE40B551 it displays both SD and HD broadcasts does not seem to support MHEG-5

championc

Hey Doctor_L, what about the MHEG-5 ? Please check for ref for other potential buyers.

donalfo

I have a Samsung t.v with U.K freeview built in, I bought a cam thingy (don't know the actual name of it) from ebay, it slots into the side of the tv and converts the mpeg 4 to mpeg 2 so good sound, picture and the text works too.

watty

See will they take it back
1) It's not compatible. It will stop working
2) Quality of image is poor compared to real tuner ( I have done side by side comparison)
3) It may damage TV as they run VERY hot
4) It can't ever do HD. In months there may be only HD transmissions of RTE2, though most upscalled.

see http://www.saortv.info/terrestrial-saorview/saorview-reception/

No-one should buy these CAMs. Total waste of money. The Manufacturer (Neotion) has admitted they are not suitable.

fj1200

Sony KDL 40EX401 working perfectly with Saorview.

Doodah7

Sony KDL 40EX403 works perfectly. Teletext also works!!! Set to Ireland.

Sponge Bob

Phillips "5000" series tellys may require a firmware upgrade.

They may also require that you know and input the Frequency of your local transmitter (not the Channel Number). Channel numbers versus frequencies are in this table , use the lower or upper ones for your local UHF channel which is normally a number between 20 and 60
A Boards user describes how to get Phillips Firmware here.

watty

These are bit confusing and some don't apply here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_channel_frequencies#UHF


So go bottom page here http://www.techtir.ie/tv-radio/Irish-DTT-Sites
It has both the DTT frequency and old Analogue frequency below the DTT TX list
The DTT frequency is normally the one to enter.
e.g. Ch 47 (woodcock) is 682MHz or 682000 on some tuners.

Bone Idol

No problem. All the DVB TV and Radio stations courtesy of a little DVB aerial. :-)

DigiDec

Philips 37PFL8694H/12 has MPEG4 so all channels OK, also MHEG5 works great when the country is set to UK.

watty

Bone Idol wrote: »

No problem. All the DVB TV and Radio stations courtesy of a little DVB aerial. :-)

Sorry... Please don't re-enforce myths. There is NO SUCH thing as a DVB, DTT or Digital Aerial. Just aerials.

Charlie-Bravo

holidaysong wrote: »

My LG 26LD350 is working fine with MHEG5.

+1 - Have this TV, HD broadcast on RTE Two tonight working well, MPEG4 and MHEG5 all working well - Great TV!

rsmike

watty wrote: »

It's possibly a Vestel, same manufacturer as makes Walker TVs.

Confirmed, I was in Lidl today, and it says Vestel GmbH in small print on the side of the box.

roverdublin

My SONY

KDL-40W5740
is also SAORVIEW compatible.

MHEG-5 OK

Pangea

Heres my experience with the following tvs.

Sony 32EX403 has Irish Digital and the new teletext. However sometimes I do notice the old teletext appears on the odd occassion.
Now and Next epg information working fine and shows 7 day epg but no information for programmes after now and next ,just says event information invalid. Must be some sort of fault on the tv.
Sony 40EX503 Has Irish Digital and the new teletext.
Sony 40EX401 Has Irish Digital and the new teletext.

mcwhirter

philips 40pfl8664 works. I have to check the epg though as I need to set it to UK apparently

mackersdublin

I see the Samsung LE32C530 is on the list.

Does anyone know if Saorview works on LE32B530?

Thanks

r-i-tect

astrofluff wrote: »

+1 - Have this TV, HD broadcast on RTE Two tonight working well, MPEG4 and MHEG5 all working well - Great TV!

is there a difference between UK and European LG models. Saw this one on pixmania.ie and noticed the freeview (but not freeview hd, even though they say it is). The same model is mentioned on LG's .ie site.

http://www.pixmania.ie/ie/uk/4968063/art/lg/32ld350-lcd-television.html

amygdala

I have just been told by the powercity.ie helpdesk that the Samsung LE32C450 does not have MHEG-5 and therefore only has analogue Aertel. It's marked as MHEG-5 OK at the top of this thread. Anyone who owns this TV able to clarify? Thanks.