DTT trial: MPEG4 Tuner in the Sony W4000 series or not?

Mayo Exile · 2008-07-10 11:11:24

Is there an MPEG4 or MPEG 2 tuner in the Sony W4000 series TV's? Seems to be alot of conflicting info on this out there. Sony.ie says its MPEG2: http://www.sony.ie/view/ShowProduct.action?product=KDL-32E4000&site=odw_en_IE&imageType=Main&category=TVP+32-40+Sony+BRAVIA+TV#pageType=TechnicalSpecs Peats.com also says MPEG2:…

10-07-2008 12:11PM

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Is there an MPEG4 or MPEG 2 tuner in the Sony W4000 series TV's? Seems to be alot of conflicting info on this out there. Sony.ie says its MPEG2: http://www.sony.ie/view/ShowProduct.action?product=KDL-32E4000&site=odw_en_IE&imageType=Main&category=TVP+32-40+Sony+BRAVIA+TV#pageType=TechnicalSpecs

Peats.com also says MPEG2: http://www.peats.com/cgi-bin/catalog.cgi?view_product=1&id=24374&sid=10&cid=4117&scid=9924

But expansys.ie is saying MPEG4! http://www.expansys.ie/d.aspx?i=168055

Won't buy until i'm sure! I know that specs can differ country to country but with DTT trial going MPEG4 here, wouldnt it be wise for tv's to have MPEG 4 tuners?

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#2 10-07-2008 12:35PM

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Have a look at:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055304127

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#3 10-07-2008 12:57PM

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Seems to be MPEG4 alright. Sony manual indicates this:

http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/3298243111.pdf

See page 33 for specs: "Colour/TV system". Should be ok for our DTT then.

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#4 10-07-2008 07:37PM

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Bought one today! 32" version. Has MPEG 4 tuner. All DTT trial channels visible. HAS CAM slot so you can use CAM from official trial box. HD channel has stunning clarity!

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#5 10-07-2008 10:20PM

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Its a great TV I have the 40W4000. You wont be sorry. Onboard Menu and EPG for DTT is very easy on the eye also.

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#6 11-07-2008 09:06AM

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Slegs, yes its a fine TV and the EPG is very nice. Setup menus are well designed. Plus the remote is a wonder. Its one of the best designed i have seen in a while! Simple to use.

No digital text off the DTT channels though. What about you? Is the TV MHEG capable?

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#7 11-07-2008 09:54AM

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The W4000 is MHEG capable.
Set the country option to UK.

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#8 11-07-2008 12:22PM

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I have a sony w2000 series lcd tv will i still be able to recieve the DTT channels after july 31 ??

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#9 11-07-2008 12:51PM

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Seems not. Link to owners manual here:

http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/2697124221.pdf

On page 40 (Specifications) under TV System it says "Digital: DVB-T."
Under Colour/Video System it says, "MPEG2 MP @ML."

So it seems like an MPEG2 only digital tuner. As the trial is due to go to MPEG4 (only RTE stations left) in August, you won't get the pictures.

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#10 11-07-2008 03:24PM

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Also have the 40W4000 it is well worth it, excellent tv.

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#11 11-07-2008 05:04PM

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Did that maxg! Now have text from RTE on the DTT trial! Heres a picture of it.

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#12 13-07-2008 12:14PM

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maxg wrote: »

The W4000 is MHEG capable.
Set the country option to UK.

Thanks maxg.

Did as you suggested on my Sony 46x3000 & now have the text however, the green EPG button does not load the EPG as expected.

~Paul.

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