Official LG XXLM7600 Owners Thread... - Page 84

How do you turn off the wifi on this TV? I've searched through the menus but I can't figure out how to get it to disconnect from my network. I'm probably missing something very obvious but I'm stumped. Really hoping disabling the internet will fix the rebooting problem I have, even-though it hasn't done it in the last couple of days. So it may not even be the problem with my set.

Sorry you're right, mine was $1499 as well. Got the same LG setup free too.

After reading the first post, I can see that this is describing on how to access unreleased updates. I think I'll wait till they are officially released.

thanks for the info.

Wow....seems like quite the procedure.....but I'm still not clear on the benefit, or what it is that I can make use of.
I saw referance to PCM and AC3 and 5.1 and THX.
Presently I am using HDMI from set-top box to Denon amp and ARC out to TV. Is there any benefit available to me by going into the engineer settings?
Last thing I want to do is lose all my picture settings.....took a while to get it to where I like it with minimal flashlighting etc.
Thanks

wow this TV is amazing!!........let the NHL season begin, i am ready now!!!

...im really liking the combo calibration between my iscanduo and the native tv settings as per the cnet guide.

anyone else use the iscanduo?...it has a huge set of pro calibration tools....also does a great job of displaying standard def channels in 1080p.
more info here if yer interested:
http://www.dvdo.com/iScanDuo.aspx

im also using the logitech k400 wireless keyboard and the logitech vx nano wireless mouse with my lm7600...both work great.

does anyone no how to keep the virtual keyboard from popping up when typing in the browser?
Edited by rer420 - 1/10/13 at 11:23am

Hello
Just bought the 55lm7600. I have 2 quick questions.

1) How do i check for the manufacturing date of this TV

2) Although I am aware that I can expect some amount of backlight bleeding (It is there) but I am more concerned about the entire top has a very very (say about 2mm) thin band of hotness. That i,s the colors are a shade lighter than the color below the band. Is this something you all have noticed? Is this also to be expected from an edge-lit TV? I have returned one set because of severe backlight issue. I do not recall seeing this 'hot' banding on the returned set.

Should I return this one too? But no gurantee that th replacement could be any better or worse.

^^^^ there is a sticker on the back of the tv that states the manufacture date.

i would take it back if your at all unhappy with it...it took one user 3 exchanges until his 4th tv was perfect.
you can tell the manufacture date on the box before you leave the store.....
edit:
the first 3 numbers of the serial number on the box tell you the build date..ie mine is 211...the "11" is the month november...."10" would be october etc
Edited by rer420 - 1/10/13 at 6:49pm

Sorry guys one more question.

I'm using the tridef 3d software with my Radeon HD6970 and I want to know what the best 3D output format to choose would be?

I've read people saying I should output the 3D as interlaced (reversed) and that would provide me the best resolution/frame rate. I tried this but can't seem to get the 3d to look right.

If I use the AMD 3DHD output settings the LM7600 will detect the 3d automatically and go into 3d mode and it looks great, but I'm limited to 24fps.

Any idea what setting I should have the TV on to use line interlaced? I tried side by side and set the TV to the 3d mode with the two side by side pictures. It looked alright but still wasn't as good as 3DHD output.

The only thing that would ARC back to the sub would be TV over the air (not currently using), and LG apps/internet/etc.. The HT-CT150 has HDMI input ports for AV components. This allows the lossless audio signal from the components to go directly to the sound bar. When using the components directly connected to the sound bar's inputs, we only need the video signal that is passed on the HDMI cable to the TV. That's the same HDMI cable that also carries the ARC when needed for TV sources. This setup does result in a delay, because the sound reaches the sound system before the video reaches the TV. What I was saying above is that the TV and the sound bar must be set to A/V Sync: On in order for the sound to be delayed for the picture. And you may need to change channels or sources, for the setting to take effect. But it's not an exact setting because there is an ever so slight delay still with the picture. Not very noticeable, but I can tell.

Also, regarding the muddy sound for some audio ranges... another thing I should have mentioned is that the speakers need a good break-in.

Thanks rer420

Found the mfg date: Oct 2012 Does this make any difference either way, other than having a feel of how fresh the TV is?
I am the finiky one. Son and wife are not too bothered about it. So have to take a decision if I can or cannot live with it.

Newer date means NOTHING. Either you are happy with the TV or not. (Hopefully happy )There are plenty with early dates the same as newer ones. There are situations where people actually look for an older date in electronics, XM radio's as one example.....

october sounds like a decent build date...if you do exchange it, in the store look at the first 3 numbers of the serial number on the box...if it says 210..the 10 refers to october and a 211 would be november etc.

What all options do we have for getting skype to work on our TVs?

Do we seriously have to pay out the nose for an LG webcam?

I have a really nice Logitech i'd love to use... doesn't recognize it though

I do prefer Google DNS, because it has nearly total availability. (If you can't get to Google DNS at this address, then you're not able to reach anything else on the Internet. However, if the TV allows only one address, make it your Router Address. Your Router, on the "upstream" side, will probably be using dynamic addressing. If it doesn't, then set your ISP-provided DNS as "primary", and 8.8.4.4 as "secondary".
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Ethernet connection does not resolve the 'possibly broken' dynamic addressing issue, but it does avoid the possibility of wireless connection issues occurring at the next layer down. (Wireless competes with the dedicated wire, at the "link" layer -- and in doing so, it adds several layers new issues of wireless negotiation and connection maintenance.) So, go with wired if you can -- there are fewer places for your connection to break.

My TV has just arrived, and it sees all of the Windows computers on my home network. (It doesn't see my "main computer", because that's Linux; I might open it to share folders in a Windows network using Samba.) I let it default to negotiating a DHCP address, and it hasn't been 24 hours yet -- so I don't know if the connection will fail tomorrow evening, after my 1440 minute lease "time-out" expires.

There still seems to be a very slight delay with the picture.

Had mine almost a month now. So far I'm happy with it. The PQ is definitely better than any other HDTV TV I've owned (LG 50" plasma, 37" LCD). HDTV technology isn't perfect yet across the board yet, so there will always be some issues with source material (i.e. crappy TV stations, or shows that refuse to or can't upgrade their content). But all premium HD sources look absolutely fantastic on this set once you get it calibrated.

I'm going to estimate that 80% of the LG edge lit LED TVs are getting some level of "flashlighting/bleeding" effect. Jury is still out as to the cause, but most have stated and I completely agree that it has ZERO impact on picture quality when there is a signal.

The magic remote (works like a mouse) is actually pretty cool and easy to use. What might annoy some... and it did me for a day or two... is that when you point to something on the screen, then go to move your thumb to a button to click/select whatever it might be... the cursor moves a little due to the motion of your hand. Sometimes this moves the cursor off the item you're trying to select, and you have to re-adjust. You get used to it, and learn to compensate pretty quickly. The ease of navigating menu's makes it worth the initial annoyance IMO.

Remember that there are how many thousands who have bought this model already? And how many truly all-out negative reviews/feedback have you read? Most of them are due to excessive flashlighting/bleeding. Maybe a few for other screen/panel problems. And then most of those end up getting resolved one way or the other. The percentage of folks that have to continually return their TV is probably pretty small. That said, the flashlighting problem did seem to be worse for models prior to Aug 2012. It's not likely that higher volume sellers are going to have those older models anymore, so your chances of getting a horrible flashlighting TV should be greatly reduced by now.

If I were looking for the 55", i'd bite from a reputable seller at 1299 or 1399, though it's probably still worth more. I wouldn't be surprised to see it on sale for this range by superbowl time. I would avoid sellers who have shady return policies that sell cheaper. It's not that they are bad necessarily, but they are probably passing some of the savings from not having to pay for return shipping, and time/effort to take these TV's back and deal with LG themselves. As long as you buy from an authorized seller, you have your warranty and can deal with LG directly to resolve any issues. So you have to weigh if that's worth the $50 - 100 you might save.

Can't stand active 3D. Passive is the only way to go at this point, so most other high end manufacturers are out. Unfortunately the Visio's don't put good processors in their TVs, so they aren't really an option for me.

The set's been on the market a while now and there aren't many reported issues with power boards/blown caps, etc.. So this is a good sign for durability. Overall assessment, has to be the best value for the dollar for 2012 and 2013 so far. Newer technology coming right around the corner though as always.
Good luck.

There's a TV that's been released late as far as I can tell. Around November. (Is this true?)

60LM7200

It looks like a 60" version of the 7600. 240 Hz, etc.

I was wondering about this here (in this thread) because it's very unclear how it compares. Any one know anything about whether or not the hardware is more solid than the prior hardware release dates (7600 / 8600 / etc.)

Anyone see it or know anything about it at all?

everything on that tv is covered here:
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1438854/official-lg-xxlm7200-thread

they called it vaporware, but the users say it is great....a good deal for a 60"...its basically a 60" 7600 with minor differences.

Yeah, I just found it and have been wading through it. Sorry. I should have deleted my post. It's not vaporware unless it doesn't exist as a product, which it does. It's thicker though, which gave me high hopes for a reduced flashlighting effect if they were able to make fewer concessions with the edge lighting. Further, it might well be considered a lower number than 7200 because it's the same CPU as the 7600 now forced to deal with more pixels effectively lessening performance.

I've read that the 55" OLED 4K is coming out in March... is that about when we should expect the rest of the 2013 line to be released as well? I don't usually follow CES so i have no idea how long it usually takes companies to release their sets once revealed.

The LG webcam is only $99.

Logitech makes cameras for TV to use with Skype. But I believe they cost the same or slightly less. Given the choice, then, it'd be better to go with the OEM.

I agree with what you've said about the magic remote but I'd add two things.
1) The scroll wheel/enter button shuold be where the mute button is! The number of times I grab it naturally and press mute is too high. Feels more natural with mute on my thumb.
2) Why the hell would they not put an input button on it?!?!?!?! I get that they have their fancy little input menu but for something that is used so frequently I'd rather be able to toggle through my inputs with a button than wait for that bar to pop up, bring up the input menu and click on my choice.

Make those two changes and the magic remote is pretty strong IMO.

AGREED!!!

So my 47LM7600 started powering itself off and on over and over now. Looks like a power supply issue. Put in a service call, but the appointment is 5 days out. Annoying...

There are a few posts on this rebooting thing over the past few pages in this thread, wi fi/network possibly being a factor. I have an LG 50pc1dra plasma TV and it's got a similar problem. In my case it's definitely the powerboard. My tv is out of warranty and I found this was a common problem with that model. I took off the back panel and there were several blown capacitors on the power board. Hope they didn't start using cheap capacitors again on the 7600s. That problem SHUCKS. And if the repair guy gives you the same quality power board, the problem will likely creep up again.

Anyone else getting this problem please comment.

Just picked up my tv today (211... model number). I am currently on firmware 04.02.87. Is there an advantage to updating my firmware (I got the update automatically once I set up the tv, i denied it). Any advice from current owners for tweaking or picture settings for a bright room or any advice in general?

TIA

Jeff

You haven't read through this thread, have you?

In it's entirety, no. I assume I should start there?

I have my TV but you can get yours now for $1249 - ADOROMA - 55lm7600 - this is a VERY GOOD DEAL!

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Service Tech came out and looked at my set today and said yep, you need a new panel... so he's putting in a request on Monday.

I could have just gone through Dell to return/replace it but that probably would be a HUGE pain in the butt considering the headache i got just ordering the thing in the first place so i figured i'd just use the LG warranty.