TV's with MPEG4 DTT decoder

phack1 wrote: »

does anybody own a samsung le37a676 in the uk. I've just bought one and cant seem to get the freeview to work properly. None of the channels are in order and the numbers dont correspond. For example bbc1 is channel 8 hundred and something. Anybody had the same problem? Thanks.

Change the Country in regional settings normally sorts out this sort of issue.

yayamark wrote: »

Hi just came accross this thread very interesting


I am very interested in this http://www.panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/Products/VIERA+Plasma+and+LCD+TVs/VIERA+Plasma+TV/TX-P46G10/Specification/2121281/index.html?trackInfo=true


Does anyone know if this has an Mpeg4 tuner?

Yes it will do DTT. It has 2 tuners and MHEG5 for interactive red button/epg/freesat menu. The HD processor does the Mpeg4 decoding not the tuner. Make sure the model has a B at the end or NO other letter at all (they change the spec per country as they will use F for France - no freesat tuner)

Its the 2009 version of the 2008 Freesat HD range ie the TH-46PZ81B

peneau the versions I posted in that list are PDP-LX5090H, PDP-LX6090H . Quite ironic that I posted that for the MD of Richer Sounds in the first instance! But they mainly stock products for the UK market. Did you ask for the versions with the H ?

The H version allows for HD Satelitte & terrestrial MPEG4 AVC.

The version without and D version are SD terrestrial only, so make sure you have the complete model when searching/buying.

John I could send you a pm, but I am not in the business myself of selling TVs so anything I say here is not as a competitor. I'm taking the consumer view. I don’t have a problem with any one single retailer. I would find it difficult to single out one; most don’t want to be inconvenienced by stocking basics such as the right integrated tuners.

The point I was making to the original poster was that the list of TVs that I listed back in January was for your benefit as you previously commented that‎ "the situation is that we honestly do not have H/MPEG4 product to sell - this is because the vast majority of product imported into the country at the moment is not fitted with MPEG4" That prompted me to list 7 different manufacturer's MPEG4 products (including Phillips products, on whose behalf you were also responding in page 7 of this thread). All of these products are freely available to source in the UK and EU in most cases at competitive prices!

A member of the board here contacted Richer Sounds and was told the model didn’t support MPEG4. Perhaps the poster did not give the full model with the H when inquiring. Only that poster will know. The model with the H does as was posted earlier in this thread. As you say you know your onions when it comes to MPEG4 which is a good thing as it is your business. Most retail TV shop staff don’t understand the basics of Irish DTT technology. Without even googling (but I did anyway) I know I could have one of those delivered to my home within the next week from the UK. I have had to do so for family and friends who couldn’t get any future proof LCD here in Dublin. peneua: stoneaudio.co.uk in milton keynes - STG £1995. You will have to check out delivery costs, they deliver within EU, according to their website.

And indeed it is a pity that most retailers can’t follow your line and be proactive within the boards community and more importantly with the Irish consumer in general. I am not here to single you out as a representative of the industry because you are the only one to have the courage to come on here. And in your own words 'retailers are aware that they can sell old tat to Customers'.

So here is a perfect opportunity to get a plug in. Do you have any MPEG4 TVs in stock in the Phillips Shop at the end of Georges Street or indeed Richer Sounds in Belfast at the moment? I know you have a reputation for being helpful and given that there is a serious lack of commitment from most retailers, good opportunity to offer an alternative given the constant questions from boards members of where to go and general availability.

Now back to my rant about why it seems impossible to buy a moderate to good spec TV in Ireland ?

Most off the street punters dont know what MPEG4 is and dont really care. They rely on the advice of the retailer. Big mistake. The stark reality of it is that most retailers are not even stocking platform neutral products. Most will only work by connecting an NTL/SKY box. Conspiracy theorists could have a field day here. I prefer to think it’s just a case of get the cheap stock from the various warehouses scattered around the UK. Sure Ireland is only an overflow market.

What is very annoying is seeing "Freeview" products stocked here. Not alone will they not support DTT, most do not even have an analogue tuner and even if they did it would only work in areas broadcasting analogue on UHF (which is not the case for all Ireland). Likewise NTL still broadcast their analogue cable service on VHF. Most UK Digital TV products do not feature VHF tuners. So whats the justification ?

Retailers including CEDA members are expected to stock some suitable products FTA digital TV in Ireland arent they ?

In these days of recession ,with the availability of Combo TV products offering the consumer FTA sat and terrestrial TV in high quality for nominal set up costs and with more people looking for these options (including every second person who seems to have had a now redundant “free” cable box) you would think it would be in the interest of those selling TVs to use this as a selling point to make money. Wouldn’t ya ?

I honestly wouldnt know where to point you in Ireland for that model as we are dependant on the retailers stocking it.

That price did seem quite competitive - up to £400 cheaper that other web prices in UK. Shipping from Milton Keynes could be anything up to £200 given the size of that model.