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post #2251 of 3188
10/29/12 at 9:21pm
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Originally Posted by Raylinds View Post

The specs show 240 native. Do you have actual proof that that is not true?
that has been hashed & rehashed in this thread a few times , If the 844 is native 240 why then can you turn it off to 120 ???

if it was truly a native 240 the would be no 120 setting . How do explain that ? how does a native display rate get cut in half ?

If you believe this is a true 240 native display then the Sharp Koolaid is working on you .
I love Sharp displays don't get me wrong but there is a point where the B S meets the pavement .
Sharp & every other LCD LED display maker uses a back light strobe to flash extra frames onto the screen
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post #2252 of 3188
10/30/12 at 4:02pm
OK, after reading this blog and delaying for a while because of the problems, I took delivery Oct 13th. Great picture, no problems. Until Oct 28, when I encountered the off/on issue. Chevron went out, then immediately lit again. Screen dark, then slowly back on as the components spoke to each other again. I did the software update when I received the set, and have now unplugged it for over 5 minutes. So now to see if it continues...........Glad I bought the Sharp extended warranty, although I just got the paperwork and it appears to be outsourced to a third-party, Service Net Retail Solutions.
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post #2253 of 3188
10/30/12 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by tonyblunt View Post

OK, after reading this blog and delaying for a while because of the problems, I took delivery Oct 13th. Great picture, no problems. Until Oct 28, when I encountered the off/on issue. Chevron went out, then immediately lit again. Screen dark, then slowly back on as the components spoke to each other again. I did the software update when I received the set, and have now unplugged it for over 5 minutes. So now to see if it continues...........Glad I bought the Sharp extended warranty, although I just got the paperwork and it appears to be outsourced to a third-party, Service Net Retail Solutions.

Make sure you update to the Oct 10 firmware. Should eliminate it.
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post #2254 of 3188
10/30/12 at 7:21pm
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Originally Posted by planetweckesser View Post

Make sure you update to the Oct 10 firmware. Should eliminate it.

No it doesn't seem to fix it. After update I've seen what looks like reboot while watching bluray from ps3. It happened twice. Up to now I thought I only had what seemed to be dtv signal loss but since this was bluray movie I'm sure it's reboot now.
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post #2255 of 3188
10/30/12 at 7:44pm
I did the 5 minute unplug just prior to seeing the firmware update. For good measure I did it again after the update. Since I did both I can't say for sure what improved things for me but I haven't see a reboot since. I had it happen 3 days in a row a few days prior to the update. Been about 2 and half weeks now without one. Only time will tell for sure, but it is definitely better for me.
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post #2256 of 3188
10/31/12 at 6:17am
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

that has been hashed & rehashed in this thread a few times , If the 844 is native 240 why then can you turn it off to 120 ???

if it was truly a native 240 the would be no 120 setting . How do explain that ? how does a native display rate get cut in half ?

If you believe this is a true 240 native display then the Sharp Koolaid is working on you .
I love Sharp displays don't get me wrong but there is a point where the B S meets the pavement .
Sharp & every other LCD LED display maker uses a back light strobe to flash extra frames onto the screen

I honestly wasn't saying I believed it was 240, just wondering why you were saying it wasn't. Your explanation makes sense, and I think you are right. I'm not that hung up with spec numbers, I am happy with the picture, and that is what matters to me. Thanks for the explanation.

Ray
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post #2257 of 3188
10/31/12 at 8:11am
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

that has been hashed & rehashed in this thread a few times , If the 844 is native 240 why then can you turn it off to 120 ???

if it was truly a native 240 the would be no 120 setting . How do explain that ? how does a native display rate get cut in half ?

If you believe this is a true 240 native display then the Sharp Koolaid is working on you .
I love Sharp displays don't get me wrong but there is a point where the B S meets the pavement .
Sharp & every other LCD LED display maker uses a back light strobe to flash extra frames onto the screen

Their website shows the 90" and 80" having different native refresh rates....

Do you believe that to be true?

If the 80" is 120 native, is the 90" 60 native.

I understand that it really may not matter, just curious....
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post #2258 of 3188
11/1/12 at 7:38am
Can someone comment on the PQ of this unit coming from a high-end Sony or Samsung? I've had a Samsung 65es8000 and a Sony 65hx950. I watched one of these 844u TVs in the BB magnolia quite a bit yesterday and the PQ looked very good and quite bright. However, that is under store conditions.

Would you say the PQ compete's with Sony/Samsung or do you lose PQ for the sake of a larger screen? That seems to be the common thought here...

Thoughts?
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post #2259 of 3188
11/1/12 at 9:50am
New firmware today:
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This firmware adds Pandora and Accedo applications.

This firmware also contains all previous fixes and enhancements.

Version: 405U1210161

Date: 11/1/2012

If you update by USB:

http://www.sharpusa.com/CustomerSupport/ProductDownloads.aspx

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post #2260 of 3188
11/1/12 at 2:04pm
I got a notice to update and now it's stuck at 67%. What do I do to fix this.mad.gif
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post #2261 of 3188
11/1/12 at 2:16pm
DO NOT UPDATE THE SOFTWARE. I talked to Sharp and they are thinking the software is corrupt. I been told not to touch the tv until a "specialist" calls me back. Apparently bunch of people are in the same boat.
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post #2262 of 3188
11/1/12 at 2:41pm
Wow. Sorry to hear that. I just happened to choose no because I was watching something. Hope things work out for you and any others.

S~
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post #2263 of 3188
11/1/12 at 3:11pm
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Originally Posted by Raylinds View Post

I honestly wasn't saying I believed it was 240, just wondering why you were saying it wasn't. Your explanation makes sense, and I think you are right. I'm not that hung up with spec numbers, I am happy with the picture, and that is what matters to me. Thanks for the explanation.
Ray

I'm fairly certain that the 844 is indeed 240 Hz native refresh rate (I've read nothing to the contrary). I know it has 480 aquamotion strobe enhancement as well. I can think of no reason why a 240 or 120 Hz panel, for that matter, could not be switched to a lower refresh rate. My 80-632U is a 120 Hz panel which can be shut off via advanced menu.
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post #2264 of 3188
11/1/12 at 3:27pm
I didn't hear back even after over an hour of waiting so I called back and this rep made it sound like they still don't know how to fix this but was told to leave the TV alone in this state until someone calls me back. I guess I'm stuck in this state for at least few hours now! mad.gif
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post #2265 of 3188
11/1/12 at 3:29pm
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Originally Posted by billdag View Post

I'm fairly certain that the 844 is indeed 240 Hz native refresh rate (I've read nothing to the contrary). I know it has 480 aquamotion strobe enhancement as well. I can think of no reason why a 240 or 120 Hz panel, for that matter, could not be switched to a lower refresh rate. My 80-632U is a 120 Hz panel which can be shut off via advanced menu.
It's a 240 refresh rate IF you assume Sharp's & other MFGer's definition of the strobe back light to achieve added extra frames to each actual image frame is a native panel . a truly native refresh rate like a Computer monitor these displays are not , you can't go backwards . Native refresh rate is the lowest a display can do , not marketing B S of what a software powered strobe can push it to .
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post #2266 of 3188
11/1/12 at 3:49pm
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Originally Posted by Fastslappy View Post

It's a 240 refresh rate IF you assume Sharp's & other MFGer's definition of the strobe back light to achieve added extra frames to each actual image frame is a native panel . a truly native refresh rate like a Computer monitor these displays are not , you can't go backwards . Native refresh rate is the lowest a display can do , not marketing B S of what a software powered strobe can push it to .

They used the term "native" so I take that as hardware. If they are going by software feature than why didn't they just say 480hz panel?

If this is not 240hz and fact that they also advertised aluminum frame it's borderline fraudulent.
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post #2267 of 3188
11/1/12 at 3:59pm
Any reply back on the update?
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post #2268 of 3188
11/1/12 at 4:05pm
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Originally Posted by Gralun Poole View Post

Any reply back on the update?

No. It's been 2 hours since I first reported it to them and still no call back. Last rep did indicate the update has been taken off.
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post #2269 of 3188
11/1/12 at 4:09pm
thanks, Its still up just did it about 10 min ago... and i sent an email, could you keep us all posted?

thank you
Edited by Gralun Poole - 11/1/12 at 4:17pm
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post #2270 of 3188
11/1/12 at 4:18pm
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Originally Posted by Gralun Poole View Post

thanks, Its still up just did it about 10 min ago... and i sent an email, could you keep us all posted?
thank you
My guess is they won't be able to fix this automatically. They may have to connect to your set over the web and try to fix once they figure out how to. You may want call them to get your name on the list of call backs.

1 (877) 332-7867
Edited by SonyHome - 11/1/12 at 4:31pm
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post #2271 of 3188
11/1/12 at 4:29pm
i was told to put it on an USB and load it from there.

1. Load it on a USB
2. Put it in the TV
3. Unplug the TV for 30 seconds
4. Go to information
5. update
6. manual
7. just let it run..

it finished in like 3 minutes
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post #2272 of 3188
11/1/12 at 4:29pm
i was told to put it on an USB and load it from there.

1. Load it on a USB
2. Put it in the TV
3. Unplug the TV for 30 seconds
4. Go to information
5. update
6. manual
7. just let it run..

it finished in like 3 minutes
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post #2273 of 3188
11/1/12 at 4:33pm
I installed the update with no problems. I am not sure everything it does but it has updated some apps.
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post #2274 of 3188
11/1/12 at 4:37pm
Mine is still showing 67%. How did you get out of that mode? TV doesn't respond on any remote keys and it states do not unplug.
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post #2275 of 3188
11/1/12 at 4:50pm
Finally got a call back after about 3 hour wait being stuck at 67%. The fix is unplug it and click No to two prompts. Why couldn't they just tell me that 3 hours ago! LMAO!rolleyes.gif

I tried the update again and it worked this time.
Edited by SonyHome - 11/1/12 at 4:59pm
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post #2276 of 3188
11/1/12 at 5:02pm
How did you make out? Just happened to me
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post #2277 of 3188
11/1/12 at 5:41pm
I updated mine via wireless about 1 hr ago with no problems. After the update finished, tv turned itself off and then back on like it is supposed to do. After it came back on, a popup box came up saying the update added new apps like Facebook, Twitter, Pandora, and some others and it also added 6-8 games.
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post #2278 of 3188
11/1/12 at 6:39pm
Update worked ok for me. It stopped showing update progress at 67% but completed and then rebooted with pop up as already described. Took me a minute to find Pandora. Hit smart central button then select Smart Central. Kind of redundant. Anyway pandora is then under the music tab.
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post #2279 of 3188
11/1/12 at 6:49pm
So mine is sitting at 67% right now.. we just turned it on and told it to update so I came here to see what it did... how long should I wait before unplugging it? It was blinking at 67% for a bit, but it just stopped.
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post #2280 of 3188
11/1/12 at 7:45pm
what two prompts?
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