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Discussion on Saorview Compatible TVs

galtee boy · 2010-12-06 22:29:51

Thinking of buying one of these for mum, for Christmas. 32" is too big for the room it's going into, but 26" would be fine. I presume RTE2 is ok on the LG26LD350 now that it is upscaled to HD ? Power City currently have it on line for €299.

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#152 17-01-2011 6:54pm
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podgeandrodge wrote: »

Prob silly questions but anyway...

1) If I just have an ordinary dvd recorder with no in built in tuner - can I record directly from the TV

2) If so, presume if TV is off the signal is not recordable?

Thanks

I have an older Sony V4500 which I tested once by setting the reminder via the epg and it did select the correct programme for recording to DVD.

I also have a W5810 which I must test.

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#153 17-01-2011 9:52pm
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podgeandrodge wrote: »

Prob silly questions but anyway...

1) If I just have an ordinary dvd recorder with no in built in tuner - can I record directly from the TV

2) If so, presume if TV is off the signal is not recordable?

Thanks

My TV is attached to the wall and I don't have a means of checking, but the manual indicates that the SCART AV1 and AV2 connectors are in/out as follows:

/AV1 21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input and TV audio/video
output.
//AV2 21-pin scart connector (CENELEC standard) including audio/video input, RGB input and selectable audio/
video output.

As per watty's and the cush's posts I'd be very surprised if the TV didn't output its tuned audio/video, but this is SD only.
There is a reminder facility where you select a programme or programmes from the EPG and the TV wakes up from standby.

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#154 18-01-2011 2:28pm
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Hi,

I just bought a Samsung LE32C530 TV, which is saorview compatible, What else do i need to recieve Saorview? will just an aeriel do or will i have to buy a box?

Can someone recommend an aeriel for east cork?

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#155 18-01-2011 2:41pm
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noiniho wrote: »

Hi,

I just bought a Samsung LE32C530 TV, which is saorview compatible, What else do i need to recieve Saorview? will just an aeriel do or will i have to buy a box?

Can someone recommend an aeriel for east cork?

Just plug in an aerial. If you aready receive TV from an aerial, it will probably work for you. Try it and see. Turn on the TV and do an install, or a Digital tune. See what you get.

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#156 19-01-2011 11:02pm
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I just set up a Philips 26" LED (model No. 26PFL 3405) for an elderly couple.

http://www.philips.ie/c/televisions/small-led-tv-series-black-philips-26-inch-hd-ready-dvb-t-26pfl3405h_05/prd/

It receives all the TV and radio channels without a problem. It does not appear to have functioning MHEG-5. I've tried a rescan, set to UK and a full reset to no avail. When the Text/MHEG button is pressed, only analogue text is displayed where available.

It appears this model is problematic, unless others have a workaround ?

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#157 19-01-2011 11:17pm
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fat-tony wrote: »

As per watty's and the cush's posts I'd be very surprised if the TV didn't output its tuned audio/video, but this is SD only.
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As an example with this Philips MPEG4 TV: 32PFL5604H/12 -
There is NO SCART output possible for any DTT reception.
It is only possible to enable this in menu for analogue reception - (mainly there to facilitate some types of analog cable TV decoder where the signal on a SCART loops out and back in again after descrambling )
I haven't tried this on any other TVs with DTT reception yet - but I would not be hopeful that this is possible on very many sets!
I mentioned this in another thread

I'd be curious to hear of TVs where SCART output is possible with digtal reception.

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#158 19-01-2011 11:23pm
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noiniho wrote: »

Can someone recommend an aeriel for east cork?

Where more exactly, as it could be one of at least 5 different transmitters for DTT!? as well as very different signal strengths depending on locality. What aerials do neighbours have for analogue reception?

Have you (or had) any aerial for analogue reception?

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#159 20-01-2011 11:54am
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Antenna wrote: »

As an example with this Philips MPEG4 TV: 32PFL5604H/12 -
There is NO SCART output possible for any DTT reception.
It is only possible to enable this in menu for analogue reception - (mainly there to facilitate some types of analog cable TV decoder where the signal on a SCART loops out and back in again after descrambling )
I haven't tried this on any other TVs with DTT reception yet - but I would not be hopeful that this is possible on very many sets!
I mentioned this in another thread

I'd be curious to hear of TVs where SCART output is possible with digtal reception.

I thought I had recalled seeing a post about lack of SCART output on digital TVs all right. It makes sense that there might not be a video output to save costs and that the in/out designation in the manual is only to indicate a video and audio loop through. If I get a chance, I'll lash up the old VCR to the Sony and see if there is any output on digital!

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#160 20-01-2011 4:49pm
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I found the old VCR and connected it to the Sony KDL32V5810. My biggest difficulty was finding a blank tape! Eventually used the sellotape trick on an old movie. Pleased to report that the Sony outputs via SCART to the VCR on analogue, terrestrial digital and satellite channels. Forgot how crap the quality was on standard VHS;)

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#161 20-01-2011 11:09pm
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Hi

I'm looking to get either a Samsung LE32C450 or an LG 32LD450, which are both on the list as working with Saorview, which of these is better?

Can they get freesat if I hookup to a dish? will I need a freesat box?

Thanks

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#162 20-01-2011 11:17pm
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The LG xxLD450 series is specifically Compatible on the Ireland Country setting. We have the 42LD450 and it's very good. Only bug was the video playback from USB stick/HDD was missing. That was easily sorted and not a TV issue as such.

You need a Freesat HD box to the HDMI socket on TV for Dish.

We have been using an Sky box with no Sub via SCART for Freesat channels and Media PC with 2 x HD satellite cards via HDMI.

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#163 21-01-2011 12:39pm
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Antenna wrote: »

As an example with this Philips MPEG4 TV: 32PFL5604H/12 -
There is NO SCART output possible for any DTT reception.
It is only possible to enable this in menu for analogue reception - (mainly there to facilitate some types of analog cable TV decoder where the signal on a SCART loops out and back in again after descrambling )
I haven't tried this on any other TVs with DTT reception yet - but I would not be hopeful that this is possible on very many sets!
I mentioned this in another thread

I'd be curious to hear of TVs where SCART output is possible with digtal reception.

Antenna - the Sony does output AV signals on SCART when tuned to digital satellite or terrestrial. See my post http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=70186276&postcount=160

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#164 29-01-2011 3:39pm
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What's the cheapest 22 inch Saorview compatible tv anyone has come accross? I am looking for a replacement for the old kitchen tv. Gonna connect it to a wall mount with an arm.

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#165 29-01-2011 4:12pm
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Try Power city and the new Spring/Summer Argos Catalogue. NOT argos online!

See what price an LG 22LD350 is. Tesco and Currys might have it.

26LD350 is reported to be compatible, so a 22LD350 should be?

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#166 29-01-2011 4:26pm
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I have this though got it in Currys for same price, have it in bedroom. Fully compatible with Mheg5

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#167 29-01-2011 5:19pm
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Gipo3 wrote: »

I have this though got it in Currys for same price, have it in bedroom. Fully compatible with Mheg5

That tv looks great, I'm looking for something cheaper though. I see a 22" in powercity for €200 and the wall arm bracket for €40. I am really just enquiring to see if there is a cheaper option than this. Its not my money I'm spending. Just want to get the price down a bit. 720p,1080i,p wont matter.

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#168 29-01-2011 5:33pm
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€189 in DID ?

http://www.did.ie/Product/HANSPREEE-22andquot-HD-LCD-MPEG4-SJ22DMAB/18212/317

meant to support MHEG5 as well

http://www.hannspree.com/global/product_detail.aspx?id=53673&c=53517

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#169 29-01-2011 7:21pm
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http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20110203.p.32inch_Full_HD_LCD_TV 299

Be very cautious about hanspree or TVs any less than €199

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#170 29-01-2011 8:47pm
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Martin_F wrote: »

€189 in DID ?

http://www.did.ie/Product/HANSPREEE-22andquot-HD-LCD-MPEG4-SJ22DMAB/18212/317

meant to support MHEG5 as well

http://www.hannspree.com/global/product_detail.aspx?id=53673&c=53517

Let me know if you have got the digital teletext service to work, because I have been unsuccessful thus far.

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#171 29-01-2011 8:57pm
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I don't have one. (I've ordered the 25" version). The MIL bought a 25" - had fun and games with the subtitles - she won't have tried the digital txt.

Hopefully I'll get the unit early next week - will report back.

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#172 30-01-2011 1:40am
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Martin_F wrote: »

I don't have one. (I've ordered the 25" version). The MIL bought a 25" - had fun and games with the subtitles - she won't have tried the digital txt.

Hopefully I'll get the unit early next week - will report back.

Yeah, it's mad how subtitles are enabled by default.

Look forward to your reports.

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#173 30-01-2011 2:51pm
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byte wrote: »

Yeah, it's mad how subtitles are enabled by default.

Look forward to your reports.

But that is part of Nordig. Factory settings - subtitling (Normal) = ON

Nuts.:(

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#174 31-01-2011 10:15pm
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http://www.powercity.ie/?par=20-80-LCD503

http://www.powercity.ie/?par=10-11-P22F11

I think I have decided on the two of these, I have been asking the powercity help line if they would sell them both for €200... they said they couldn't accept that offer over the phone. As I expected. They then said to call into the shop and we could discuss it. Has anyone here ever got a discount on a tv from power city?

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#175 21-02-2011 1:33pm
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byte wrote: »

Let me know if you have got the digital teletext service to work, because I have been unsuccessful thus far.

Was down at the in-laws at the weekend - had a first look at the Hannspree SJ25 tv they got at christmas - first chance to check out the MHEG 5.

Basically it does not work with RTE digital text on any RTE channel.

Looked through all the settings - found nothing.

Tried UK in country profile - nothing. Tried scanning channels from UK profile - still nothing.

Surely this must be working with Freeview digital MHEG 5 text in the Uk - I found no reports to the contrary online? So regardless of who is at fault - there seems to be some disconnect between the RTE Digital Text and the MHEG5 implementation in the Hannspree ranges.

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#176 22-02-2011 1:03am
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I'd not buy a TV from a cheap computer monitor maker.

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#177 29-04-2011 5:09pm
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Martin_F wrote: »

Was down at the in-laws at the weekend - had a first look at the Hannspree SJ25 tv they got at christmas - first chance to check out the MHEG 5.

Basically it does not work with RTE digital text on any RTE channel.

Looked through all the settings - found nothing.

Tried UK in country profile - nothing. Tried scanning channels from UK profile - still nothing.

Surely this must be working with Freeview digital MHEG 5 text in the Uk - I found no reports to the contrary online? So regardless of who is at fault - there seems to be some disconnect between the RTE Digital Text and the MHEG5 implementation in the Hannspree ranges.

Strange that I have the SJ28 model and it has full text on RTE analogue and digital plus mheg5 and full 7day EPG on digital and works perfectly with full HD 1080P on RTE2 digital or through HDMI HD sly digibox.
Badged TNT HD Freeview 1080P 16.10 full picture within the frame set to Ireland if thats any help..

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#178 26-05-2011 5:20pm
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Ok can someone walk me through how to tune in saorview on my tv. I know it works because my uncle has the same tv and it works perfectly. Unfortunately he is now in France so I was wondering if any of you can help?? Many thanks!!

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#179 26-05-2011 5:33pm
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40047002 wrote: »

Ok can someone walk me through how to tune in saorview on my tv. I know it works because my uncle has the same tv and it works perfectly. Unfortunately he is now in France so I was wondering if any of you can help?? Many thanks!!

Would need to know the make and model number of the TV concerned. Look for and then select Menu button on the remote, then look for an auto tune feature? Should be one.

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#180 26-05-2011 10:13pm
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Hi I have an lg drt389h dvd recorder. It's dvb-t
It's supposed to be compatible with the uk freeview switchover. Will it do for saorview? I tried tuning it in but i didn't get any extra channels. I can't get on to the saorview.ie website.

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#181 26-05-2011 10:20pm
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phi3 wrote: »

Hi I have an lg drt389h dvd recorder. It's dvb-t
It's supposed to be compatible with the uk freeview switchover. Will it do for saorview? I tried tuning it in but i didn't get any extra channels. I can't get on to the saorview.ie website.

UK FreeviewHD receivers will work ( some have issues showing the correct time) however Freeview receivers will not work.

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