The TV Thread - LCD, LED etc.

Cowardly Lion · 2nd July 2016, 08:16

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Originally Posted by Aston Singh

I've been eyeing the VU 50" Full HD LED TV @32-34k (depending on offers)

Anyone out here who has this particular model or some other model by VU? Online reviews seem positive overall apart from a few negative ones. So, just want to make sure that it's not a bad idea investing 30k+ on this brand and later regretting it

I have 2 55" TV's from VU and one of them is almost 3 yrs old. No problems so far and the tv is as good as any other I've seen...!

v_2rahjo · 2nd July 2016, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aston Singh

I've been eyeing the VU 50" Full HD LED TV @32-34k (depending on offers)

Anyone out here who has this particular model or some other model by VU? Online reviews seem positive overall apart from a few negative ones. So, just want to make sure that it's not a bad idea investing 30k+ on this brand and later regretting it

My office bought a 55" UHD (I think) from VU around 6 months back. It runs 24x7(well almost). No issues so far. Installation took a few days more than what we would have liked. But nothing to complain as yet about this experience

Aston Singh · 3rd July 2016, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowardly Lion

I have 2 55" TV's from VU and one of them is almost 3 yrs old. No problems so far and the tv is as good as any other I've seen...!

Quote:

Originally Posted by v_2rahjo

My office bought a 55" UHD (I think) from VU around 6 months back. It runs 24x7(well almost). No issues so far. Installation took a few days more than what we would have liked. But nothing to complain as yet about this experience

Now I am confused. So basically VU ain't bad as an option but what I personally feel is that if things go wrong then it can be a pain from a service angle. Same seems to be the case with Panasonic. They make great TVs but poor service quality in India.

Checked out a few TVs yesterday. Shortlisted the following:

Both non-smart TVs
LG 49LF5530 @ 61k from Vijay Sales
Samsung 48J5100 @64k from Vijay Sales

Smart TV
Samsung 48J5300@68.5k from Reliance/Croma. Reliance guy said that he can reduce the price further once I finalise.

Compared to these, VU 50 for approx 33k (TEMPTING!)

What to do, what to do?

Cowardly Lion · 3rd July 2016, 11:01

I can give you the number of VU ' s regional sales manager. 1) their setup is in okhla, 2) more flexible than sony/samsung, 3) but one should hope that the tv keeps on as service in Indian scenario can be a hit or a miss....

F150 · 3rd July 2016, 21:36

Hi All,

What would be approximate cost of replacing power supply board of Samsung LCD TV LA40C630 ?

diyguy · 4th July 2016, 10:23

My 37" LED Lg went dark yesterday while watching a movie. The model is 37LV3730 and it almost 5 years old. Has anyone got a TV fixed by Lg customer care when not in warranty? This was an import from Malaysia. It was receiving power from an APC voltage regulator and Belkin and Huntkey spike busters in series. Didn't notice any voltage issues at the time it went dark. On googling I see many issues with Lg Tvs on no picture or sound but the standby power indicator glows red.

lurker · 4th July 2016, 13:12

it's most probably a small blown fuse somewhere, do not panic and take plurality of opinion.

pramods · 4th July 2016, 14:47

My 2 year old LG 55UB850T (UHD TV, out of warranty ) LED internally cracked (accidentally hit), any body know the service and replacement cost I am looking at ?

-Pramod

ottocycle · 4th July 2016, 18:12

Those looking for new TV should check the 2016 range of Panasonic ds630d series (Shinobi Pro). They look extremely value for money. 100Hz refresh rate.

I was looking for a 50" tv for long time and was thinking of going to LG LF6300 or Sony W800D. However, Sony having VA panel was not being suitable for my viewing setup (TV screen to be viewed from sides as well). LG has only 60Hz panel refresh rate and display quality was just meh. But when these new Panasonic tv were launched exclusively on Flipkart, I got on the first week of the launch for 10% discount on card. It came in the price range of LG lf6300. Great display quality, wide viewing angles and 100Hz panel refresh rate.

Writing this review after one and half month of usage. I am happy with the tv. Only downside, I have seen is that there is no native plex app for the tv. The contents of plex media server can be accessed through their app "Media Server".

This is the TV I had bought. http://www.flipkart.com/panasonic-12...meg8gw4ezcr9ar
It's currently out of stock. There is a slightly lower variant ds450d as well.

diyguy · 5th July 2016, 12:38

Update on my Lg tv situation. The service technician came and swiftly opened up the back cover. Removed the power adapter from the main board and shorted the pins to show that power was reaching the panel. This apparently indicated that the main board is an issue and needs to be replaced. Cost is approx 7035rs and includes service cost.

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ventoman · 5th July 2016, 13:00

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Originally Posted by diyguy

Update on my Lg tv situation. The service technician came and swiftly opened up the back cover. Removed the power adapter from the main board and shorted the pins to show that power was reaching the panel. This apparently indicated that the main board is an issue and needs to be replaced. Cost is approx 7035rs and includes service cost.

Yes. I had to do it for my 4 year old 32" LG few months back and it's working fine since then. I got it done at a neighbourhood shop as they promised a one year replacement warranty and costed about 6k.

diyguy · 7th July 2016, 10:57

Is there a possibility of the Hdmi input from an AVR causing some problem with the main board? Is there some sort of protection one can put in there if this could be the possible reason for the main board getting spoilt? Maybe we should rotate the Hdmi port rather than it being on only one port for years together?

creative420 · 7th July 2016, 12:42

So there is a vertical line, sometime there are two of them, appearing on my Videocon LED tv. I called up the service centre and straight away they told me it's a panel problem and the cost of panel would be around 16K. That's the 70% value of what I paid for the TV. Anyone else who faced this issue with their TV?

shipnil · 7th July 2016, 12:52

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Originally Posted by creative420

So there is a vertical line, sometime there are two of them, appearing on my Videocon LED tv. I called up the service centre and straight away they told me it's a panel problem and the cost of panel would be around 16K. That's the 70% value of what I paid for the TV. Anyone else who faced this issue with their TV?

Yes, it is a panel problem. Replacement is the only option. I had faced it and had to replace panel within warranty. Slowly the number of lines will increase and part of picture will not be shown.

sanjbmw2001 · 7th July 2016, 13:14

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Originally Posted by Pancham

Does anyone have any experience buying this TV http://www.amazon.in/LG-43LF6300-inc...ords=lg+lf6300 from Amazon?

Its the LG 43LF6300. And after delivery if I discover some hours already on the TV will I be eligible for a return?

There will always be hours on the TV. The factory does a final check before dispatching the unit to outlets.

Anything up-to 20 hours is fine.

did you check the hours in the service menu?

3rd July 2016, 11:01	#8134
Cowardly Lion BHPian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Delhi Posts: 63 Thanked: 66 Times	I can give you the number of VU ' s regional sales manager. 1) their setup is in okhla, 2) more flexible than sony/samsung, 3) but one should hope that the tv keeps on as service in Indian scenario can be a hit or a miss....
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3rd July 2016, 21:36	#8135
F150 Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: PUNE Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 870 Times View My Garage	Re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. Hi All, What would be approximate cost of replacing power supply board of Samsung LCD TV LA40C630 ?
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4th July 2016, 10:23	#8136
diyguy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 517 Thanked: 578 Times View My Garage	My 37" LED Lg went dark yesterday while watching a movie. The model is 37LV3730 and it almost 5 years old. Has anyone got a TV fixed by Lg customer care when not in warranty? This was an import from Malaysia. It was receiving power from an APC voltage regulator and Belkin and Huntkey spike busters in series. Didn't notice any voltage issues at the time it went dark. On googling I see many issues with Lg Tvs on no picture or sound but the standby power indicator glows red.
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4th July 2016, 13:12	#8137
lurker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tura Posts: 1,592 Thanked: 1,423 Times	Re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. it's most probably a small blown fuse somewhere, do not panic and take plurality of opinion.
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4th July 2016, 14:47	#8138
pramods BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nagpur Posts: 980 Thanked: 819 Times	Re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. My 2 year old LG 55UB850T (UHD TV, out of warranty ) LED internally cracked (accidentally hit), any body know the service and replacement cost I am looking at ? -Pramod
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4th July 2016, 18:12	#8139
ottocycle BANNED Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 491 Thanked: 589 Times	Re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. Those looking for new TV should check the 2016 range of Panasonic ds630d series (Shinobi Pro). They look extremely value for money. 100Hz refresh rate. I was looking for a 50" tv for long time and was thinking of going to LG LF6300 or Sony W800D. However, Sony having VA panel was not being suitable for my viewing setup (TV screen to be viewed from sides as well). LG has only 60Hz panel refresh rate and display quality was just meh. But when these new Panasonic tv were launched exclusively on Flipkart, I got on the first week of the launch for 10% discount on card. It came in the price range of LG lf6300. Great display quality, wide viewing angles and 100Hz panel refresh rate. Writing this review after one and half month of usage. I am happy with the tv. Only downside, I have seen is that there is no native plex app for the tv. The contents of plex media server can be accessed through their app "Media Server". This is the TV I had bought. http://www.flipkart.com/panasonic-12...meg8gw4ezcr9ar It's currently out of stock. There is a slightly lower variant ds450d as well. Last edited by ottocycle : 4th July 2016 at 18:21.
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5th July 2016, 12:38	#8140
diyguy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 517 Thanked: 578 Times View My Garage	Update on my Lg tv situation. The service technician came and swiftly opened up the back cover. Removed the power adapter from the main board and shorted the pins to show that power was reaching the panel. This apparently indicated that the main board is an issue and needs to be replaced. Cost is approx 7035rs and includes service cost.
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7th July 2016, 10:57	#8142
diyguy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 517 Thanked: 578 Times View My Garage	Is there a possibility of the Hdmi input from an AVR causing some problem with the main board? Is there some sort of protection one can put in there if this could be the possible reason for the main board getting spoilt? Maybe we should rotate the Hdmi port rather than it being on only one port for years together?
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7th July 2016, 12:42	#8143
creative420 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 573 Thanked: 720 Times	Re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. So there is a vertical line, sometime there are two of them, appearing on my Videocon LED tv. I called up the service centre and straight away they told me it's a panel problem and the cost of panel would be around 16K. That's the 70% value of what I paid for the TV. Anyone else who faced this issue with their TV? Last edited by creative420 : 7th July 2016 at 12:43.
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