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post #2311 of 3596
12/27/12 at 1:45pm
Ok, so now with CES coming right up (jan 8-11), is the 55lm7600 a tv to buy now, or hold off on?


The problem with holding off is that the low prices from Amazon ($1465 today), etc., don't mean a thing if they're sold out.
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post #2312 of 3596
12/27/12 at 1:47pm
Just get the regular LG remote - or one of many generic ones.....
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post #2313 of 3596
12/27/12 at 2:03pm
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Originally Posted by weeezer View Post

Hello and Merry Christmas!
I god my 760S (7600 or 760T in some countries) a few days ago and i'm experiencing a little issue with it.
The 3D World section is verry sluggish, with a lot of lag, practically sometimes i have to wait a couple of minutes on that "Loading" screen, and afterwards another couple of minutes to display the content, so it takes about 3-4 minutes to actually play some 3D content from it.
Other times (but not very often, though), it just works flawlessly.
I'm running the latest firmware version.
Any suggestions?
Before this, i had a 640S TV which worked just fine.

How are you accessing the internet? Wireless connection? When you do connect to the internet, how many bars of signal strength do you have?

In my experience this TV needs a good, strong internet connection for the apps to work well. I had lots of trouble with 3D stuff and also YouTube videos when I was using wireless connection. I got tired of it and bought a Netgear Powerline adapter and it completely eliminated the problems with lag, buffering, and waiting for content to play. Now I'm getting 24 MB/s download speeds and 4 MB/s upload speeds as measured with a PS3. Teenage boys no longer complain about video game server lag when playing Black Ops II.
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post #2314 of 3596
12/27/12 at 2:35pm
newbie, again, commenting on my own post.

After looking at all the non-eBay sites 'out of stock' (Best Buy, NewEgg, Amazon, Tiger, etc.) for the LG SKYPE Video Call Camera AN-VC400 for my 2012 LG 47LM7600 TV, I found a couple eBay sites with free shipping (from outside US...probably Korea, I suspect). One for $139.20 and others higher...and another, that I ordered from, for $119.99. Upgrading my software on the premium page (just now) now shows 'no camera connected' when I click Skype...but Skype's there. We'll see how/if it works when I get the camera in a few weeks.
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post #2315 of 3596
12/27/12 at 6:36pm
I wasn't crazy about the remote either and was happy to learn that the codes were in the Harmony database. A little editing and it will be a perfect control interface, I much prefer a conventional type of remote over a Wii type remote. The OEM isn't that bad but I can see where it's weird shape and Wii like control would be a turn off. I liked navigating the menus a lot better with my Harmony 1100.
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post #2316 of 3596
12/27/12 at 7:52pm
Still running 04.31.30, but I noticed today that I now have Crackle under premium apps. The coming soon icon is now gone, but still no Amazon VOD.
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post #2317 of 3596
12/27/12 at 9:52pm
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Originally Posted by powrwrap View Post

How are you accessing the internet? Wireless connection? When you do connect to the internet, how many bars of signal strength do you have?
In my experience this TV needs a good, strong internet connection for the apps to work well. I had lots of trouble with 3D stuff and also YouTube videos when I was using wireless connection. I got tired of it and bought a Netgear Powerline adapter and it completely eliminated the problems with lag, buffering, and waiting for content to play. Now I'm getting 24 MB/s download speeds and 4 MB/s upload speeds as measured with a PS3. Teenage boys no longer complain about video game server lag when playing Black Ops II.

Awesome, thanks for confirming! I wasn't sure if a powerline adapter would help, but I was reluctant to go out and try on my own. Which model/price did you get/pay?
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post #2318 of 3596
12/28/12 at 5:56am
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Originally Posted by thx1138 View Post

Still running 04.31.30, but I noticed today that I now have Crackle under premium apps. The coming soon icon is now gone, but still no Amazon VOD.


Same here. Noticed new software update yesterday. Downloaded and installed with no troubles. I also have crackle, no more coming soon, and no Amazon.

I want to get to BB and pick up a universal remote to get to the service menu, options, and software updates.
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post #2319 of 3596
12/28/12 at 7:40am
I want to get to BB and pick up a universal remote to get to the service menu, options, and software updates.[/quote]

where are you located? i have a spare universal remote sitting on my drawer.
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post #2320 of 3596
12/28/12 at 7:47am
Software:

I'm still on 04.12.23

...checked for update but nothing available.
Internet signal is good.

What's up with that?
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post #2321 of 3596
12/28/12 at 8:04am
I am still at 04.31.30, still have Amazon, now see Crackle, no Viewster app. Something updated because I am getting the overlay message again about the Smartphone app....
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post #2322 of 3596
12/28/12 at 9:14am
Has anyone been able to figure out how/why some (tampa8) have premium Amazon streaming app and others (me!) don't? 55LM7600, 04.31.30
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post #2323 of 3596
12/28/12 at 9:29am
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Originally Posted by ahkahn View Post

Thank you for your reply. I did as you asked. I disconnected both HDMI connections, as well as the ethernet. I was running with nothing plugged into the TV. I connected wirelessly to my wifi network, and began browsing around on the TV. I successfully saw the TV reboot twice in a 10 minute period. First time was when I was browsing around the CinemaNow app and the second time was within the YouTube app.
That rules out the HDMI issue.
My house is only 20 years old, and grounding is not an issue.
I see at the top of this page someone else is experiencing the resetting/rebooting issue. This is my second set... I also browsed around Amazon feedback and it appears that many others have experienced this issue. Is this a known issue with these sets? Is there a bad batch out there?
Can someone please shed some light on this. I love the TV and really want to keep it, but random resetting/rebooting is annoying!
Thanks!
Andrew

OK, so I did some testing. It does seem as if the rebooting issue goes away when I disconnect not just the ethernet, but the wifi also. I basically disable both. Obviously this clearly defeats the purpose of having a smart TV because you lose all of the network functionality. It seems as if this has been an issue with LG TV's for a year or more. Is there any insight on whether or not LG is planning to fix this bug, or whether there is a better workaround rather than just disconnecting all network capabilities?

Thanks!
Andrew
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post #2324 of 3596
12/28/12 at 9:53am
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Originally Posted by rebelx View Post

Awesome, thanks for confirming! I wasn't sure if a powerline adapter would help, but I was reluctant to go out and try on my own. Which model/price did you get/pay?

Netgear XAVB5004 from Amazon. It was $130.00 or thereabouts. I needed this one because I wanted the 4-port switch to handle both the LM7600 and the PS3.

http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-XAVB5004-Powerline-Network-Adapter/dp/B004PA9PBQ

I considered this one as well, but I didn't like the fact that the 4 port switch was mounted on the wall outlet box. I preferred the Netgear's ability to locate the 4 port switch away from the wall outlet.

http://www.amazon.com/ZyXEL-Powerline-Gigabit-Wall-plug-PLA4225KIT/dp/B0061308MA/ref=sr_1_16?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1356720218&sr=1-16
Edited by powrwrap - 12/28/12 at 10:45am
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post #2325 of 3596
12/28/12 at 10:12am
Yes, I'd say that is below the acceptable line. I don't recall mine having quite that much flashlighting, but it was close and after calibrating myself I've got it down to where I don't even see it. I'd definitely recommend trying to tweak things to see how bad of a problem you have before going the replace route.
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Originally Posted by psv79 View Post

Hi! I recently bought a 47 lm7600 tv, and made a backlight bleeding test.. I assume that this is terrible right???
Im new with these tvs...
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post #2326 of 3596
12/28/12 at 1:46pm
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Originally Posted by ahkahn View Post

OK, so I did some testing. It does seem as if the rebooting issue goes away when I disconnect not just the ethernet, but the wifi also. I basically disable both. Obviously this clearly defeats the purpose of having a smart TV because you lose all of the network functionality. It seems as if this has been an issue with LG TV's for a year or more. Is there any insight on whether or not LG is planning to fix this bug, or whether there is a better workaround rather than just disconnecting all network capabilities?
Thanks!
Andrew

It must be with just some setups. Mine does not reboot, it is always connected to the internet, wireless. Most do not, there must be some common thing that triggers it.....
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post #2327 of 3596
12/28/12 at 6:38pm
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Originally Posted by tampa8 View Post

It must be with just some setups. Mine does not reboot, it is always connected to the internet, wireless. Most do not, there must be some common thing that triggers it.....

I think I remember reading somewhere in an LM series thread that someone resolved their rebooting issue by disabling Plex. Are you using Plex?
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post #2328 of 3596
12/28/12 at 6:59pm
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Originally Posted by Navigationroad View Post

I think I remember reading somewhere in an LM series thread that someone resolved their rebooting issue by disabling Plex. Are you using Plex?

After posting this comment I just read the most recent entry in the LM8600 thread and it is regarding the Plex reboot issue.
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post #2329 of 3596
12/28/12 at 7:18pm
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Originally Posted by Navigationroad View Post

After posting this comment I just read the most recent entry in the LM8600 thread and it is regarding the Plex reboot issue.

No, no Plex installed. I do have other DLNA via a Sonos system appearing. Tampa, do you?

I also read there was a new firmware release? I'm on 4.20.18. What does 4.30 fix?
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post #2330 of 3596
12/28/12 at 7:38pm
No Plex installed.
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post #2331 of 3596
12/28/12 at 11:24pm
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Originally Posted by Mayjer View Post

Software:
I'm still on 04.12.23
...checked for update but nothing available.
Internet signal is good.
What's up with that?

Anyone know why I wouldn't have the latest software update?
I'm up in CA ...could that be why.... not sure why that would make a difference
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post #2332 of 3596
12/29/12 at 3:27am
Well I just spent 2 hours or more reading this thread thru from page 1....what a saga!!....Its been over 10 years since ive bought a new tv, and after reading i learned so much about what im about to get into before i even have one yet. I had know idea there was so many things to consider and worry about when getting a new TV these days.
so i got to page 65 and will finish the thread later but thought i would jump to the end just to say, i ordered a lm7600 over the internet and now after reading im really wondering what kind of luck i will have with my first kick at that can...im preparing to send it back as many times as it takes until i get an acceptable product...hopefully i wont have to send it back at all....playing the panel lottery!smile.gif

1.i was gonna order a universal remote for it in the meantime while im waiting for the TV's arrival and was wondering if the harmony 650 would be a decent choice and allow me to enter the service menu:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/logitech-logitech-harmony-650-universal-remote-915-000160/10169082.aspx?path=17b3effda66fb1a4dfa7487a3a7b658ben02

2.i have the shaw cable remote that came with my HD pvr/cable bundle ...do you think this remote may be able to access the service menu....its a type of universal remote as well?

3.i thought i would start with using a dvd calibrator and use the tv for a month to make sure it was okay and didnt need returning before i bother getting it professionally calibrated by a tech.
is there a recommendation on a particular dvd cal...ive read some have used WOW but is there anything better and where would i find it?

thanks for all the info here and for any advice, much appreciated!
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post #2333 of 3596
12/29/12 at 5:12am
I have the Harmony 700, and when I added the 7600 it actually added the service menu code on it's own. ("In Start") (I just got this remote)

If it actually has a service menu the remote could conceivably do it. My experience has been those type of receivers have a code - sometimes a sequence of up arrows, ff, etc... that is used with the regular remote, my Dish receiver does, and my neighbor's Charter receiver does or even a Roku does. But if you know yours needs a special remote very possible the Harmony can be programmed.

I would use the Cnet settings, which to me make skin as about as good as I have seen, and the overall picture has a feel of a professional calibration. (I did not have a pro one done to this TV, but have in the past) Then make the minor adjustments with the calibration blu-ray. (Not on a DVD and not on a DVD player) There are others out there, I was happy with WOW it really does what is needed. It suggested minor adjustments to the Cnet settings, but the color bars were exactly correct with the Cnet settings.

That should more than be good until you get a pro calibration if you are getting one. I decided this time because I am happy with the picture to go a different direction and instead of a pro calibration, get the amazing Darbee. But I am sure a pro can get even more out of the TV, they usually can.
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post #2334 of 3596
12/29/12 at 10:00am
OK, great news! This morning I updated the TV from the 4.20.18 to the 4.31.xx version of the firmware. So far, after about 3 hours, I have not seen a reboot/restart... and I've been connected to the network. Hopefully this new firmware solved the problem.

-Andrew
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post #2335 of 3596
12/29/12 at 11:10am
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Originally Posted by tampa8 View Post

I have the Harmony 700, and when I added the 7600 it actually added the service menu code on it's own. ("In Start") (I just got this remote)
If it actually has a service menu the remote could conceivably do it. My experience has been those type of receivers have a code - sometimes a sequence of up arrows, ff, etc... that is used with the regular remote, my Dish receiver does, and my neighbor's Charter receiver does or even a Roku does. But if you know yours needs a special remote very possible the Harmony can be programmed.
I would use the Cnet settings, which to me make skin as about as good as I have seen, and the overall picture has a feel of a professional calibration. (I did not have a pro one done to this TV, but have in the past) Then make the minor adjustments with the calibration blu-ray. (Not on a DVD and not on a DVD player) There are others out there, I was happy with WOW it really does what is needed. It suggested minor adjustments to the Cnet settings, but the color bars were exactly correct with the Cnet settings.
That should more than be good until you get a pro calibration if you are getting one. I decided this time because I am happy with the picture to go a different direction and instead of a pro calibration, get the amazing Darbee. But I am sure a pro can get even more out of the TV, they usually can.

Thanks a lot for the help....ive ordered the WOW and a remote and i've bookmarked the Cnet cal. settings.
...it will probably be a week or so before I have the 7600 delivered but will report my experiences once i've had a go at it.
Happy New Years
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post #2336 of 3596
12/29/12 at 12:51pm
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Originally Posted by rer420 View Post

Thanks a lot for the help....ive ordered the WOW and a remote and i've bookmarked the Cnet cal. settings.
...it will probably be a week or so before I have the 7600 delivered but will report my experiences once i've had a go at it.
Happy New Years

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post #2337 of 3596
12/29/12 at 3:55pm
47LM7600 owners 2 weeks now. Only words of praise, only hiccup is ARC failure after yesterday's firmware update, which resolved after a reboot (power off).

Out of the box it is quite dim, but playing with picture settimgs got it right.

Very impressed with 3D, did not know passive glasses could bring such an image (have active LEDs with the HC9000D in the basement HT).

BTW it replaced a Sony KDL Z Series that lasted 2 years only, after other failed receivers, dictaphone, and speaker. I don't wish the ESL with attitudes gang from Laredo TX Service Center upon anyone so Goodbye Sony, like forever!
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post #2338 of 3596
12/29/12 at 6:50pm
Hi!
I'm a newbie here. Picked up the 55lm7600 on Thanksgiving weekend from Best Buy, they price matched the TV when it was on AMAZON for 1299. I love the TV and I have had no problems whatsoever. This is the greatest tv in the world. That being said, I have been hearing rumors of people having AMAZON Video app on their lg lm7600 model... Is this true? How do I get it on my tv? My software is 4.31.30
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post #2339 of 3596
12/29/12 at 10:12pm
just an FYI for people considering buying a LG 47" TV,
at futureshop in canada the 47lm7600 and the 47lm9600 are the selling for the same price.
47lm7600-regular 1399.00
47lm9600-on sale 1399.00

i talk with the salesman to ask why that would be, and all he said was because the 9600's have been discontinued because they are to expensive to build?

if you were gonna buy one, not having already bought a TV, which would you choose?
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post #2340 of 3596
12/29/12 at 11:27pm
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Originally Posted by rer420 View Post

just an FYI for people considering buying a LG 47" TV,
at futureshop in canada the 47lm7600 and the 47lm9600 are the selling for the same price.
47lm7600-regular 1399.00
47lm9600-on sale 1399.00
i talk with the salesman to ask why that would be, and all he said was because the 9600's have been discontinued because they are to expensive to build?
if you were gonna buy one, not having already bought a TV, which would you choose?

Got my 55LM7600 at FS for 1299
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