LCD Advice

I have two (2) Olevia LT30HV televisions (linkies). I have a PS3 and an Explorer 8000HD cable box for using Comcast.

The TV is very strange as it has a low 480p/480i only input, and regular up to 1080i input. Both are component video input. It also has a DVI input but I don’t use it, as well as other lower inputs.

I want to be able to use both the PS3 and Comcast Cable Box on the 1080i resolution. It is only a 30inch tv - but still.. its what I have right now. I recently become disabled (permenantly??) and have to watch my pennies I suspect for rest of my life.

Ok cut to the chase: PS3 Directly to TV gives at times drops in the signal where the tv cuts off. It doesn’t happen that often, and only happens at the higher resolution - but still it happens.

When hooking the explorer and the ps3 to a switcher then to the tv (its a powered switcher by cables to go), the same thing happens on both from the comcast video through the 8000hd, and the ps3.

The comcast box by itself to the tv - doesn’t do this. It works - but that forces me to use PS3 in 480i/480p mode. Not too great on the latest games.

I was thinking that the TV is programmed to only allow a certain level of signal to work and anything lower it cuts off - saying there is no signal. I suspect this because most of the drop outs happen during the inbetween sections where a commerical is, or the inbetween sections of the games. I say most - because sometimes it just happens.

SO my question is this - has anyone else have any experience with said happenings with other tv’s? If so is there a way of fixing it like with an amplifier? I just bought the switch - but can return it to Amazon if I can find a switch with an amplifier - but my quandry is that if I do this, how can I be sure that the signal level will be high enough (even with an amplifier) to ensure I don’t get drop outs? I was thinking if I can’t find the amplifier with a switch, then I could just put one between the switch and the tv - thus amplifying both the ps3 and comcast box.

I know this tv is several years old, and only a 30inch… but considering i have two of them - I would like to keep them going for a while. They have a great picture otherwise.

Of course I am hoping and praying for dirt cheap OLED TVs that do not fade and die in a matter of months - but I suspect that dream is many years away.

Michael

Hello everyone am new to the forums so if this has been posted I apologize.
This is my second unit that i have after returning the first one.

The problem am seeing is after some time of use the TV will shut off and power up on it’s own.It does it maybe once every few days, I have checked all my plugs and connections, no other device on my power strip exihibit this symptons.

The first unit I bought was doing the exact same thing.I contacted phillips after reading some folks on the forum here saying they were having similar issues.

I asked the tech on the phone today what i had found out and was wondering if a) has this been a problem reported for this TV before, b) is there a newer firmware than 1.11.

His comment to me was no that was the first time they have heard this, funny thing is when I got the second unit from Sam’s club the TV sales person told me they had some returns for similar issues.He also instructed me to take the TV to a service center so they can take a look at it…I still have 30 days money back from Sam’s so I guess there goes TV number and prolly will get a different brand since they seem to coy about coming out with the truth when I know there had been other folks with similar issues.

If anyone else has any other tips or things that I can do to alleviate this before I return it please let me know I really like this tv.

Thank You

I am contemplating paying the $400 or so more to get the 120Hz feature in a new LCD. I have seen the internally stored demo on two units and it is very compelling. My question is, is this real or are they fluffing up the up the difference to promote the product. I have not been able to find a real side-by-side comparison of actual broadcast or DVD, just the internal demo. Is it that good in reality?

I can get a Sharp LC46SB54U for $550 less then the Samsung LN46A650 from the big river. I had my mind set on the LN46A650, but today I found the sharp for a great deal. I found on person on the net stating that he looked at the LN46A550 and the LC46SB54U side by side at Best Buy and he could not tell a difference.

I know the LN46A650 is da balz, but $550 is alot of cash.

Hey Folks,

According to a review from an owner of the Samsung LN40A650 on buy.com, the TV has a number of display issues.

He says: "Unfortunately, Samsung seems to suffer in the quality control department. A good amount of the 650 series TV’s of all sizes are suffering from a few debilitating screen anomalies. A purplish haze, flashlights in the corner of the screen, and a cloudy panel. Its hit or miss, you will likely get a TV with some anomalies, no TV is perfect, but some people have had to return their TV’s upwards of ten times until satisfied."

He’s still very satisfied with the TV, but I’m wondering if what he says is generally considered to be true? I was close to buying it, but I’d rather wait if there’s display issues.

Thanks!

Hi everybody, I’m long time reader, first time poster here.

I need a 32" or 37" TV for my tiny living room with viewing distance 5-6 feet. I don’t plan to pay the cable company a premium to get a huge list of HD channels though. My most HD input would be:
1) VGA/DVI output from a PC, playback DVD, 720p DivX / hulu.com stuff. I’ll buy a blueray drive when the price is not insane.
2) OTA / QAM tuner
3) I have a wii now (which is not HD) but I’m also considering xbox 360. but I won’t use it often anyway.

I’ve been to the stores and I found myself not picky on PQ. I can’t tell the difference between 720p and 1080p, nor did I find any noticeable difference between Samsung, Sharp, Toshiba, Panasonic, LG. Vizio is a little worse but acceptable. Ironically, the Sony looked bad but the staff told me it was due to a bad splitter. I guess I won’t pay for Sony just to get that brand name anyway.

Do you guys have any TV models to recommend? Thanks in advance.

I know there have been similar posts to this but it seems they are older and as such tvs that used to be out of my price range should now be considered.

Requirements: LCD - Under $1500 (retail) - 1080p - HDMI - 46"-40"

looking for best quality tv for PS3 Gaming / Blu-ray viewing

note: was thinking of getting Olevia 747i but had bad internet shipping experience and cant find one retail anywhere so I am moving on to something I can pick up at a store.

Thanks in advance for advice

Hey evreybody.

Just registered so fairly new to this so lemme bring u up 2 speed.

I have messed my Sony Bravia KDL - 26u2000 display settings.

I am using my ps3 for gaming via hdmi and restored my display settings on the tv to their defaults. Has gone all wrong, all to dark and graphics dont seems as good as they did.

I am looking for anyone who has this tv to provide their display details?

Even better would be any online color calibration images and directions of use when using the internet via ps3??

SOMONE HELP
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So i was going to pick this tv up as it was 1100 on newegg.
It has 3 hdmi inputs, and does 1080p. I am curious if i would be making a huge mistake. I know a little bit about this kind of stuff, but not a whole lot.
I am looking for around a 40" (37-42) 1080p. If i could get away with spending a $1000 instead of 1100 i would be very happy as i am on a limited budget and need to also get a sound system for a grand total of $1500 (i would spend more but the whole college thing puts a damper on that). i was thinking of pairing it with the Sony SS2300 HTiB
I will be using it for my PS3, Wii (480p), HTPC and Direct TV HD service (which i believe is still 1080i max). So mostly games and movies.
Is this a good decision, given my budget, or is there something else i should be getting/looking at? Should i be looking at plasma’s or another display type (i have no idea as to the cost of plasma’s etc.)
Thanks in advance.
Blackbird

Dad’s birthday is coming up and we’re thinking he deserves an upgrade from the little old CRT. He is not a videophile or a technophile, so his requirements are a little different than most of the fine folk on this forum.

He watches mostly SD digital satellite and DVDs -though some HD channels are available. Gaming and BluRay are not priorities. What are priorities include: Simple and Cheap. Right now I’m thinking about the 42LG30 (LG 42" 720p $1000).

Any recommendations?