LG 55" OLED TV - CS6 SERIES €990

shovel · 27-03-2023 2:58pm

Has anyone figured out how to reorder the irish channels please?

jj880 · 27-03-2023 3:56pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120406772#Comment_120406772

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This was posted earlier in the thread. Havent tried it yet as Im using IPTV on an android box but will do it as sometimes the IPTV does go offline.

Kalyke · 27-03-2023 3:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120407056#Comment_120407056

Dont think that was the question

coolisin · 27-03-2023 4:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120405638#Comment_120405638

Totally walking off topic, but don't knock them until you try them :D

I have a Yamaha 5.1 setup, great sound, but wanted something different for the sitting room as the kid kept going at the single front speakers at the TV. Went for one of the Samsung ATMOS bars with wireless rears. Soundbar is heavy so doesn't move as easy. Its a 7.1.4 setup now. It was I think €1200 with a €300 cashback offer.

I know its not really atmos as the speakers are up-firing, but with the correct movie it add's so much.

I've had the Yamaha soundprojectors (YSP) and it would easily give a 5.1 setup in a smaller living room environment a run for its money.

NewClareman · 27-03-2023 4:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120407121#Comment_120407121

Exactly!

I've had various multi-speaker systems through the years, some costing serious money. Our current system is a Sonos Beam and Sub Gen 3 with two IKEA (Sonos) bookshelf speakers as wireless rears. The sound is easily the equal to a mid range separates system. Listening to an orchestra all instruments can be clearly heard with great depth and spatial separation. Vocals are distinct with good tone. What this setup does lack is the spatial height of a quality Atmos system, particularly when watching action films. I hope to solve that with a Gen 2 Sonos Arc, once that is released. (It really isn't that big a deal for us, but is definitely a drawback if you're big into watching that type of film.)

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Zardoz · 27-03-2023 5:02pm

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How do you know I haven't tried Soundbars ???

You spent 1200 euro on a Soundbar, am I reading that correctly ? Thats mad money.

In general Soundbars are terrible value in comparison to the same outlay in proper speakers.

Not saying your system isnt good, just that soundbars are very poor value in general.

jj880 · 27-03-2023 5:16pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120407062#Comment_120407062

Right you are. I'll try again.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120406772#Comment_120406772

Goto Settings => General => Program Manager => Edit All Programmes

Select a channel you want to move from the All programmes list.

Click the -Move option under the inset screen playing the current channel on the right hand side.

Move the channel up/down in the All programmes list with the remote control.

Press the Ok middle button on the remote control when you have the channel where you want it.

Repeat for more channels if required:

jj880 · 27-03-2023 7:04pm

Was able to register my TV online with Irish address/eircode thanks to previous posts in this thread.

Only thing is on all the documents shipped with this TV and the info on lg.com/uk say the 12 month warranty is only available in the UK.

Is there somewhere else I should be registering this TV?

Zardoz · 27-03-2023 11:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120407842#Comment_120407842

A 12 month warranty is very odd.

The EU minimum for electrical items is 2 years I'm fairly sure.

Simi · 27-03-2023 11:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120407426#Comment_120407426

The rest of us don't have a move option under DTV? How do you?

jj880 · 28-03-2023 8:15am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120409160#Comment_120409160

Not sure - only thing I can think of is I watched a tutorial video on the best picture settings. First thing in it was update the OS which I did. Heres my OS version:

Raoul · 28-03-2023 9:49am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120409553#Comment_120409553

And what about the best picture setting? What did you find?

jj880 · 28-03-2023 10:07am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120409851#Comment_120409851

The video was very good. Most of it was turning off power saving options. I found picture was a lot better afterwards. I didnt follow all of the advice just took what I thought was best for my living room as there are some windows close to my TV. I dont run the pixel cleaner as he states the video it runs automatically in standby. Video is for LG C1 but as far as I could see settings are all similar. Here it is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hriLxc5Lqbw

muckwarrior · 28-03-2023 10:15am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120409116#Comment_120409116

Correct. A warranty can give you extra protection, but it doesn't replace your statutory rights.

Simi · 28-03-2023 2:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120409553#Comment_120409553

Yeah I have the same version, mine is the C2 though. Do you have your TV set to Ireland or UK? I have mine set to UK for Freesat.

jj880 · 28-03-2023 2:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120411231#Comment_120411231

I selected Ireland during setup and I use antenna DTV only as Im on the Donegal / Derry border. The NI and saorview antenna signals are good where I am. 142 channels combined all in 1 channel list so dont have to use the freesat mode if that makes any difference...

bromley52 · 28-03-2023 3:30pm

I just go a call for delivery to West Cork tomorrow.

TheIrishGrover · 28-03-2023 3:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120407259#Comment_120407259

I had a couple of Sonos Play speakers that I was doing nothing with. (I loved the sound but found their connection to network too unreliable to be of use. Even wired).

I swore off sonos for years. But I decided to give another chance with Sonos Arc and dug out the Plays. Fantastic. Sure, may not be as good as having separate speakers on stands away from walls (which you should do for optimal surround sound). But FAR more practical. Whether it is them connecting to the bar or simply my change in network hardware, I haven't had save network issues

As for the TV. I always turn off all smoothing etc on my teles. I HATE that soap opera effect. It really catches my eye in a bad way

NewClareman · 28-03-2023 4:29pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120411796#Comment_120411796

Yeah, the ease of use with Sonos is fantastic. I simply couldn't be bothered with a wired setup, when we moved house. I had a Acoustimass® 15 Series II which I gave away. It had served me well, and owed me nothing. I intended the Beam as a stopgap, only. However, when paired with the sub it gives a pretty decent soundstage.

The Sonos also gives us voice controlled multiroom audio which is another bonus. (At a certain age, one wants to start thinking ahead. :) )

Zimmerframe · 28-03-2023 6:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120411955#Comment_120411955

Atmos hearing aids 😄

jj880 · 28-03-2023 11:58pm

https://youtu.be/dHwB1IDVzZU

I was wondering why sometimes I heard a click when turning off my TV at the plug. Obviously I now know the auto pixel refresher was running. I will try to leave the TV on standby until I hear the pixel refresher click off (or 10 minutes if Im not in the room). Sometimes though I will need to leave the house immediately after putting the TV in standby so will turn off the plug before the auto pixel refresher is finished. Will this do the TV any harm over time or is it no big deal?

Edit: some good info and tips here for pixel health:

https://www.lg.com/eg_en/tvs/oled-tvs/oled-reliability

bromley52 · 29-03-2023 6:48am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120413753#Comment_120413753

If you mains power off the TV during a pixel refresh the process is restarted on powering back up. This can cause permanent damage to the TV. The process occurs after so many hours so unplugging before or after the process if fine.

For longevity, modern electronics are best left plugged in 24/7.

jj880 · 29-03-2023 7:37am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120413966#Comment_120413966

Dont think I can leave the TV plugged in overnight or when Im away from the house for a few days. Maybe Im picking you up wrong. When you say 24/7 do you really mean 24/7?

What Im thinking of doing is getting a set of usb powered led backlights for the TV. Im pretty sure if the pixel refresh is running the lights will remain lit until after a refresh. Once the led lights go out I can be certain the refresh has finished. Even if I dont use them while watching the TV I can use them to check when the pixel refresh is complete. Then I can power off at the plug.

29-03-2023 7:41am

You leave your fridge plugged in all the time. That's far greater risk that a standby TV and you don't give it a moment's thought.

jj880 · 29-03-2023 7:48am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120414022#Comment_120414022

That is true. Its gona be hard to change a lifetime habit though but I'll have to try. For now Im gona get the led backlights anyway just to be certain I know when the refresh has finished.

Fyi another reason I unplug electronics is in the past Ive had power surges destroy PSUs during the night. Obviously this is now a different scenario. It seems the probability of damage to the TV from interrupting the pixel refresh is much greater than a damaged psu from a surge.

ongarite · 29-03-2023 7:55am

What would you unplug the TV every night or going away for a few days?

LG OLED uses between 0.5 to 1.5W in standby mode, there are EU regulations on this so cost is miniscule.

24 hours on standby would cost <1 cent

ShatterProof · 29-03-2023 7:59am

Anyone able to install the file manager on this. All documentation say go to lg content store , then tools , and then file manager. There is no “tools” option that I can find.

jj880 · 29-03-2023 8:20am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120414045#Comment_120414045

Safety and blown PSUs from surges. Like previous poster said "what about the fridge?" which is a fair point. I guess I think better to have 1 appliance plugged in over night than several. Maybe its daft but like I said its a habit at this stage. Just remembered I already have a set of led lights here I can use to make sure the pixel refresh is finished. I wont be sticking them to the back of the TV frame though.

Soarer · 29-03-2023 8:23am

If you're worried about surges, this 4-gang lead for €11 from Argos solves your problem.

https://www.argos.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10152&catalogId=15051&langId=111&searchTerms=4280204&authToken=462238196%252CorIi9dE8o%252BK%252FtORxLE4i02oDcOs%253D

Life's too bloody short to be switching things on and off.

jj880 · 29-03-2023 9:08am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120414104#Comment_120414104

I agree life's too short. Just a point on these extension leads. My father is a retired electrician. His opinion is this type of surge protector extension lead is useless. Damage already done before these leads do anything. A marketing gimmick. Proper surge protection costs a lot more.

Im curious is there any other reason to leave this TV plugged in? Another process that runs in standby besides the pixel refresh perhaps.

LG 55" OLED TV - CS6 SERIES €990

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