Official LG 47LW5600/55LW5600 "Passive 3D" Owners Thread - Page 147

Originally Posted by mrjktcvs

Never mind, I fixed it by turning off the auto-update of the firmware. I'm in this forum often enough to read when the next one occurs.

Originally Posted by HDUDE

This is not working for me. I am having the same issue. I updated to the latest rev, but every time I turn on the TV it says a new update has been found and I click OK. On the Home screen in the premium apps area it continuously is circling with the downloading progress message. I have turned the autoupdate check to off, but this is not helping with the situation.

The only thing I have left to try is unplugging the TV so that it has to do a full reboot. However; I really don't want to do this as then I have to go through and adjust all the settings again.

Any ideas?

Originally Posted by GLAbel35

Has anyone gotten ARC to work on this TV with a denon 791/1911? I've tried everything I can think of and can't seem to find much documentation on the subject. I set ARC mode on LG 55LW5600 to on as well as simplink. I should note that even with simplik on all the options are greyed out. My Denon AVR 1911 is set to the TV input and has HDMI control set to on. I had no luck with my "non-ethernet" HDMI cable so I bought one "with ethernet" from Amazon (media bridge part # 91-02X-15B) and I still can't get it to work. FTR, I'm not really buying this ethernet option since so many have posted using ARC with "non-ethernet" cables and I haven't seen conclusively that there is an addition pin for ethernet. But I'm not overly educated on the subject and I'm sick of screwing with this so I'm HOPING that someone else out there has some info that can help me start elimiating variables..... Any help is appreciated. Thanks also for all the other great info I've been getting from this thread!

Originally Posted by turbobuick86

slickkeng = skyguy3d? :d

Originally Posted by Black Maiden

Darn, so only stereo out from the TV's optical port? So even Netflix/Vudu movies thru the TV's apps will only be stereo regardless if the stream offers surround sound? Bummer.

As for the speakers, they're ok. They'll never live up to even a basic, cheap dedicated sound system. No bass whatsoever. Also the volume is wonky. I have to constantly ride the volume while watching movies. Dialog will be quite so I have to turn it up to hear anything, then when the action starts I gotta turn it down. I know about auto leveling etc, but even a decent soundbar will be much better.

Originally Posted by sonagi1972

having problems here....... main menu kept saying new firmware updated. New firmware somehow also made my ps3 to not reconize any of 3d movies or games. . Tried to play Shrek 3d and it only plays as 2d with just 2d-3d convert option and same for COD black op. Killzone3 says no 3d TV detected.. Anyone having same issues?? Please help.

Originally Posted by scb175

how do you guys fix the Sportscenter bottom ticker, where the letters look to be moving and jitter as they scroll by?

Originally Posted by tyga

Trumotion should fix that but we all know how much people like that.

Originally Posted by Danosaurus

I work for a major cable network (several actually) in both media prep and master control and I can tell you it is normal to see some shows or commercials in 4x3 (with black pillar box, or side bars) and some fullscreen 16x9. Worst is letterboxed video in 4X3, where you get bars on top, bottom and sides but again that is normal.

Unlike other channels that will arbitrarily stretch 4x3 video to make everything they broadcast fullscreen, we are very meticulous about maintaining the correct aspect ratio for the home viewer. Unfortunately this means it is constantly changing because our media comes from many different sources.

Some of our programs are still upconverted 4x3 SD shows that will have black side bars, though most of the new shows we get are now produced in true HD 16x9.

Same with commercials and promos...they come from many different sources and can be either 4x3 upconverts or 16x9 HD.

The point is that if a channel is broadcasting proper aspect ratios, you will probably see it change all the time, from program to commercial and possibly even within a commercial break. At least until the day when EVERYTHING is produced in 16x9 and the old stuff is purged.

This is all assuming that your local provider is not tweaking anything downstream from us.

Also, the correct setting for your television is 16x9 or Just Scan. I can't stand it when I see displays set to "zoom" or whatever just so that 4x3 content will fill the screen. Looks horrible. You're supposed to see those black bars on the side!

On a related note, since our material does come from lots of different places...various post houses and production companies...the audio/video levels and quality can be all over the place. We try to make them as consistant as possible, but you will still see variation. That's why I think it's never a great idea to evaluate or calibrate a television with broadcast material.

Originally Posted by Elevatorman#9

yes...who the f thanks theirself?

Originally Posted by midnight77

Assuming it's not the fact that the tv is 55 inches causing it I would have to return it solely because I am more impressed with my 4-5 year old tv in PQ at this point and I feel like why buy a tv if it doesn't improve onw hat I have?

Originally Posted by midnight77

someone like you probably.

Originally Posted by Wilson333

If you like your old tv better, then you should quit torturing yourself, return the LG, and set up your old set again. If you're not satisfied with your purchase, then there is no reason to try to force yourself to like it. You can use the refunded $$$$ for something else. If I were in your shoes that is what I would do.

Personally, I love my LG (it replaced a 50" Samsung plasma...which I still have and love). But each individuals experience and preference may vary.

Originally Posted by HDUDE

This is not working for me. I am having the same issue. I updated to the latest rev, but every time I turn on the TV it says a new update has been found and I click OK. On the Home screen in the premium apps area it continuously is circling with the downloading progress message. I have turned the autoupdate check to off, but this is not helping with the situation.

The only thing I have left to try is unplugging the TV so that it has to do a full reboot. However; I really don't want to do this as then I have to go through and adjust all the settings again.

Any ideas?

Originally Posted by scb175

Watching the Browns game on CBS.... says it is transmitting in 1080i, and the picture is in HiDef but the image is at 4:3. Just scan is enabled... why?

Originally Posted by Elevatorman#9

the broadcast signal...

Originally Posted by ryguy5254

Come on guys, a couple of guys already explained that. HD does NOT mean wide screen.

Originally Posted by midnight77

he just told yoyu the broadcast signal is 1080i.

Originally Posted by Elevatorman#9

@ GLAbel35


Try this:

1...turn off the tv and reciever
2...unplug the cable on both ends
3...turn on the reciever and turn hdmi off with cable out
4....turn tv on ,deactivate arc, plug the cable into arc port first,then re-activate arc
5.....turn on reciever activate your hdmi control, without the cable in !
6.....after you activate the reciever hdmi feature plug the hdmi in, it should
recognize 5 volts from the tv and communicate with the hdmi port.

Originally Posted by nsky171

I don't have a denon AVR but i did have a system that support ARC. In order for ARC to work, both system needs to have ARC enable. Did you enable ARC on your Denon AVR? HDMI control is not the same as ARC. Check again and make sure you enabled ARC on your Denon.