The TV Thread - LCD, LED etc.

khoj · 28th August 2013, 13:17

We have an old old Hitachi 32" LCD panel which is only "HD Ready". It is connected to the Tata Sky+ box via an AV cable and the difference between SD and HD transmission is huge, in fact as chalk and cheese as it is on our other panel a Panasonic 50VT20D.

In the same vein we upgraded our sitting area STB to a HD box and this is connected to an even older 25" Sony Trinitron CRT tv. Here again the crispness of the HD transmission as well as the difference in quality of audio output is apparent.

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To be honest, for a 32" TV, it is pointless to upgrade to Tata Sky HD. You will not notice any difference. I suggest take that TV to you neighbour who has Tata Sky (or any other) HD service and try it out.

babhishek · 28th August 2013, 17:39

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Originally Posted by khoj

In the same vein we upgraded our sitting area STB to a HD box and this is connected to an even older 25" Sony Trinitron CRT tv. Here again the crispness of the HD transmission as well as the difference in quality of audio output is apparent.

I can second the difference in quality on a CRT, wouldnt know how and why this is.

CrackedHead · 28th August 2013, 17:44

Has anyone purchased extended warranty for their TV's? A 2 year extended warranty is being offered at 5% of the TV's price.

Is it worth going in for this extended warranty?

shipnil · 28th August 2013, 18:01

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Originally Posted by CrackedHead

Has anyone purchased extended warranty for their TV's? A 2 year extended warranty is being offered at 5% of the TV's price.

Is it worth going in for this extended warranty?

Which brand are you referring to? Is it a standard that the price will be equal to 5% of the price?

CrackedHead · 28th August 2013, 18:10

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Originally Posted by shipnil

Which brand are you referring to? Is it a standard that the price will be equal to 5% of the price?

This is for a sony 3D LED TV. I checked for my TV (a little less than 1 year old) and the cost of extended warranty is coming to 5% of the cost of the TV.

HydroFuel · 29th August 2013, 00:47

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Originally Posted by CrackedHead

Has anyone purchased extended warranty for their TV's? A 2 year extended warranty is being offered at 5% of the TV's price.

Is it worth going in for this extended warranty?

It is very important, like term policy of life insurance. If one has to use it very good, if not required then also not bad as precaution.

Googleman · 29th August 2013, 01:56

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Originally Posted by S_U_N

To be honest, for a 32" TV, it is pointless to upgrade to Tata Sky HD. You will not notice any difference. I suggest take that TV to you neighbour who has Tata Sky (or any other) HD service and try it out.

Actually, there is a hell lot of difference in watching non-HD content on 32'' compared to HD content (Leave full HD alone).

simonkayar · 29th August 2013, 09:25

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Originally Posted by Googleman

Actually, there is a hell lot of difference in watching non-HD content on 32'' compared to HD content (Leave full HD alone).

I second that. On my 32" LG LCD TV, there is a huge difference between SD (normal Tata Sky box) and HD (Tata Sky HD) content. In fact it is absolutely worth upgrading to an HD box.

S_U_N · 29th August 2013, 13:18

So, it looks like Tata Sky users do find an improvement in the SD channels when using the HD box.

Does anyone else feel the same with other service providers such as Dish TV or Videocon D2H?

Googleman · 29th August 2013, 13:52

It is same for all DTH services.

Videocon in my opinion is the worst DTH service provider (they have started 3D also)

khoj · 29th August 2013, 15:02

Err no. atleast I did not mean that when I posted above

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Originally Posted by S_U_N

So, it looks like Tata Sky users do find an improvement in the SD channels when using the HD box.

Does anyone else feel the same with other service providers such as Dish TV or Videocon D2H?

What I tried to get across was that even on a 32" HD ready lcd panel (this is a rung below HD panels and a couple of levels below Full HD panels)) as well as on a CRT tv the difference between HD and SD transmission is obvious.

The SD transmission itself remains just the same as it would be when using a normal (read non HD) STB.

Juggy · 29th August 2013, 15:33

Could this difference be because of the HDMI or Component output on the HD box. I have a TataSky HD & STB at home and find little difference on regular Coax on a 32' Sony.

diyguy · 30th August 2013, 00:56

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Originally Posted by adg_andy

Hi Guys,

I had bought a 40" LED TV here in Malaysia about 8 months back. I am returning this Sunday back after more than a year outside India. Now, will my TV be still be taxed at 36 % (after the new import ban),or can it be treated as used goods. Also, how is the depreciation calculated on that.

Thanks,
Andy

No there should be no duty.

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Originally Posted by si1ver0ne

I have a basic LG 32inch 3D LED tv with just one USB and one HDMI port. This was bought primarily for my son to enjoy the 3D movie experience at home and it is worth 30k that I had paid during the Independence Day offer with a 15% cash back voucher as well.

Now, I'm thinking of buying a PS3 and also getting a Tata Sky HD add-on connection, here is where the issue arises - just one HDMI port and I will need to connect multiple devices.

I checked ebay and found a HDMI Splitter, have any of you tried this with your TV? Does it work?

Also if I connect a multi-port USB to the one USB slot, can I connect multiple devices at one go?

Request if any of you have tried and improvised such a setup to please help with details.

Thanks,
Si1ver0ne

I bought a hdmi splitter with remote from amazon for my brother and it works great. Costs about 30$ and automatically switches to active input too if one is powered off.

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Originally Posted by CrackedHead

Has anyone purchased extended warranty for their TV's? A 2 year extended warranty is being offered at 5% of the TV's price.

Is it worth going in for this extended warranty?

Definitely worth it but pricey. Check same extended warranty at Croma too. My sisters 92k Sony led went bust in the 14th month, just after the warranty ended.

promit · 30th August 2013, 10:33

I hope i am posting in the correct thread. I am facing a problem with my tv.
It's a 46inch Sony Led. We bought it in mid June this year. I've used it with a ups since day one. On a dark screen, I can clearly see these patches of white. And when I'm watching a a channel like vh1 which doesn't come in full screen (black band on the top and bottom), these patches are quite prominent. This can't be normal
I'm attaching pictures. What's the way forward? How good/bad is sony's aftersales?
Edit: It's a Sony 46EX430

Clicked this in the dark, it looks blue here, but its actually a white patch

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The patches in the corners are prominent while watching tv, for channels which come in wide screen.

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Sebring · 30th August 2013, 11:38

They charged 1000 for my used 46 plasma, after depreciation, a year back. Now, I'll be carrying my used 55 LED next. So do let us know what happened in your case?

I had bought a 40" LED TV here in Malaysia about 8 months back. I am returning this Sunday back after more than a year outside India. Now, will my TV be still be taxed at 36 % (after the new import ban),or can it be treated as used goods. Also, how is the depreciation calculated on that.

Thanks,
Andy[/quote]

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CrackedHead BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 585 Thanked: 81 Times	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. Has anyone purchased extended warranty for their TV's? A 2 year extended warranty is being offered at 5% of the TV's price. Is it worth going in for this extended warranty?
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29th August 2013, 13:18	#6909
S_U_N Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oslo Posts: 1,816 Thanked: 417 Times	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. So, it looks like Tata Sky users do find an improvement in the SD channels when using the HD box. Does anyone else feel the same with other service providers such as Dish TV or Videocon D2H?
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Googleman BHPian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 255 Thanked: 77 Times	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. It is same for all DTH services. Videocon in my opinion is the worst DTH service provider (they have started 3D also)
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Juggy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 56 Thanked: 45 Times	Could this difference be because of the HDMI or Component output on the HD box. I have a TataSky HD & STB at home and find little difference on regular Coax on a 32' Sony.
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30th August 2013, 10:33	#6914
promit BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 405 Thanked: 710 Times	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. I hope i am posting in the correct thread. I am facing a problem with my tv. It's a 46inch Sony Led. We bought it in mid June this year. I've used it with a ups since day one. On a dark screen, I can clearly see these patches of white. And when I'm watching a a channel like vh1 which doesn't come in full screen (black band on the top and bottom), these patches are quite prominent. This can't be normal I'm attaching pictures. What's the way forward? How good/bad is sony's aftersales? Edit: It's a Sony 46EX430 Clicked this in the dark, it looks blue here, but its actually a white patch The patches in the corners are prominent while watching tv, for channels which come in wide screen. Last edited by promit : 30th August 2013 at 10:51. Reason: Adding tv model
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30th August 2013, 11:38	#6915
Sebring Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dubai/Bengaluru Posts: 3,750 Thanked: 11,614 Times	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. They charged 1000 for my used 46 plasma, after depreciation, a year back. Now, I'll be carrying my used 55 LED next. So do let us know what happened in your case? I had bought a 40" LED TV here in Malaysia about 8 months back. I am returning this Sunday back after more than a year outside India. Now, will my TV be still be taxed at 36 % (after the new import ban),or can it be treated as used goods. Also, how is the depreciation calculated on that. Thanks, Andy[/quote]
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