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Panasonic Viera TV ****-up
Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG?
I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! Have to dance between #1. old remote from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ***Most important:*** Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. 1000 thanks! HB |
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"Higgs Boson" wrote I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet Don't get ****ed at your TV, get ****ed at the neighbor. If you want to take advantage of what comes out of the wire from most any cable or sat company, you need their box. The TV receivers will get the OTA and maybe basic cable, but little else and they won't record shows for you. Step one is to check the manual to see if you can just set everything back to factory settings. You can probably do that with the Verizon remote also. Next is to set the TV input to the proper setting. You may be set up for OTA when you need to get the signal from the cable box. If you are using an HDMI cable, set it to HDMI1 |
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Ed Pawlowski wrote: "Higgs Boson" wrote I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet Don't get ****ed at your TV, get ****ed at the neighbor. If you want to take advantage of what comes out of the wire from most any cable or sat company, you need their box. The TV receivers will get the OTA and maybe basic cable, but little else and they won't record shows for you. Step one is to check the manual to see if you can just set everything back to factory settings. You can probably do that with the Verizon remote also. Next is to set the TV input to the proper setting. You may be set up for OTA when you need to get the signal from the cable box. If you are using an HDMI cable, set it to HDMI1 It's ok to be ****ed at Panasonic or any other Matsu****a brand. They load products with all sorts of bells and whistles, but don't bother to actually test and debug them. |
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On Dec 4, 2:41*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. *My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! *Have to dance between *#1. *old remote *from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. *So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. *Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ****Most important:*** *Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. *We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. * Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). *These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. 1000 thanks! HB Call tech support monday they will walk you through it. |
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"Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"Higgs Boson" wrote I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet Don't get ****ed at your TV, get ****ed at the neighbor. If you want to take advantage of what comes out of the wire from most any cable or sat company, you need their box. The TV receivers will get the OTA and maybe basic cable, but little else and they won't record shows for you. Step one is to check the manual to see if you can just set everything back to factory settings. You can probably do that with the Verizon remote also. Next is to set the TV input to the proper setting. You may be set up for OTA when you need to get the signal from the cable box. If you are using an HDMI cable, set it to HDMI1 You will probably have to re-program the cable remote to work with that model TV. -- Jim Rusling More or Less Retired Mustang, OK http://www.rusling.org |
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"Higgs Boson" wrote in message ... Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! Have to dance between #1. old remote from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ***Most important:*** Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. 1000 thanks! HB I don't think it's you or the neighbor, or the Verizon box. I think it's the Panasonic brand TV. We purchased one last year. The Verizon remote will do everything, except it will not turn the TV power on/off or control the volume. We tried every permutation on the Verizon remote instructions to have the code accept the TV, called Verizon, and called Panasonic. They agreed that their TVs are not compatible with Verizon's remote, so I have been living with two remotes. I don't have a DVR on that TV so don't know if the Verizon record button would or would not work. Sounds like you might have the same issue. If you call Panasonic, they'll probably confirm. Meanwhile, I turn on/off the TV and control the volume with the Panasonic remote, and change channels and watch DVR programs (from the DVR on another TV) with the Verizon remote. |
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Panasonic Viera TV ****-up
On Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:56:18 -0600, Jim Rusling
wrote: You will probably have to re-program the cable remote to work with that model TV. This is the key. Your "Verizon remote" was programmed for your old TV. Every brand uses a different set of codes, often several sets of codes for one brand. Universal remotes, and remotes for other boxes (cable box, external tuner, etc) which also need to control the TV have to be programmed. This is usually done by pushing a sequence of buttons which includes a code number. Sometimes you can't even determine exactly which code set to use, and the instructions will tell you to try several until it works. I have a TV-B-Gone, a device for powering off TV sets in waiting rooms without your action being noticed. It simply sends the "power" code for every brand of TV. ("Power" is always a single flip-flop code, not separate codes for on and off.) Though most TVs respond within 20 seconds, it takes about 90 seconds to go through all of them. This is just to give an idea of how varied the code sets are. If the "Verizon remote" didn't come with instructions, try to look them up. If it has a manufacturer name on it, you might find instructions on their web site. You might find instructions on Verizon's web site. You might have to call Verizon. Who might (I'm guessing) have to send a tech to your house, because the person on the phone doesn't know and the techs don't take phone calls. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG There aren't many functioning NGs left, and "reliable, no-nonsense" is contrary to Usenet principles. Edward |
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Panasonic Viera TV ****-up
Try RemoteCentral.com for info on remotes.
Your Panny remote knows nothing about your Verizon box, there are many different systems in use not only yours, you need to read if it can be programmed to operate the box. Your Verizon remote will need programming to operate your Panny TV, if it can. It would be simpler to use a good quality Universal Remote to operate both together. That is where RemoteCentral.com information comes in. "Higgs Boson" wrote in message ... Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! Have to dance between #1. old remote from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ***Most important:*** Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. 1000 thanks! HB |
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"Edward Reid" wrote in message ... On Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:56:18 -0600, Jim Rusling wrote: You will probably have to re-program the cable remote to work with that model TV. This is the key. Your "Verizon remote" was programmed for your old TV. Every brand uses a different set of codes, often several sets of codes for one brand. Universal remotes, and remotes for other boxes (cable box, external tuner, etc) which also need to control the TV have to be programmed. This is usually done by pushing a sequence of buttons which includes a code number. Sometimes you can't even determine exactly which code set to use, and the instructions will tell you to try several until it works. Edward has hit the nail more or less on the head. To repeat: This is the key. Your "Verizon remote" was programmed for your old TV. Every brand uses a different set of codes, often several sets of codes for one brand. Universal remotes, and remotes for other boxes (cable box, external tuner, etc) which also need to control the TV have to be programmed. This is usually done by pushing a sequence of buttons which includes a code number. Sometimes you can't even determine exactly which code set to use, and the instructions will tell you to try several until it works. BTDT Colbyt |
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"Colbyt" wrote Edward has hit the nail more or less on the head. To repeat: This is the key. Your "Verizon remote" was programmed for your old TV. Every brand uses a different set of codes, often several sets of codes for one brand. I'm not so sure. My cable remote and now the sat remote turn the TV off and on. Nothing more. All other functions are controlled by the box. That includes volume, channel changing, pause, record, etc. Yes, you do have to put the code for the off/on function, but that is all you need with the cable, FIOS, or Sat box. |
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Higgs Boson wrote:
Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! Have to dance between #1. old remote from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ***Most important:*** Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. Ordinarily, the cable box can't control the TV set's volume and the TV remote can't control the cable's channel selection Think of the impossibility of the buttons on the microwave controlling your living room lights or the dimmer switch heating your hummis. You'll either need some method of reprogramming the TV to accept commands from the cable's remote, or invest about $8.00 in a "Universal" remote. |
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On Dec 4, 8:41*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. *My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! *Have to dance between *#1. *old remote *from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. *So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. *Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ****Most important:*** *Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. *We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. * Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). *These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. 1000 thanks! HB You can get it back to base camp by going to "menu" then "setup" and then select "shipping condition". All your settings and data is erased. |
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On Sun, 5 Dec 2010 07:12:59 -0600, "HeyBub" wrote:
Higgs Boson wrote: Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! Have to dance between #1. old remote from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ***Most important:*** Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. Ordinarily, the cable box can't control the TV set's volume and the TV remote can't control the cable's channel selection. All of the remotes for the various cable systems, and now Dish, that we've had control the volume on our TV set(s). Some even do the odd stuff on the TVs. ....wonders of modern electronics. ;-) Think of the impossibility of the buttons on the microwave controlling your living room lights or the dimmer switch heating your hummis. Impossibility? No, it's entirely possible. Don't know why you'd *want* to do it. Ever hear of X10? ;-) You'll either need some method of reprogramming the TV to accept commands from the cable's remote, or invest about $8.00 in a "Universal" remote. It's a lot simpler to RTFM on the cable's remote. |
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wrote: On Sun, 5 Dec 2010 07:12:59 -0600, "HeyBub" wrote: Higgs Boson wrote: Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. *My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! *Have to dance between *#1. *old remote *from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. *So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. *Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ****Most important:*** *Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. *We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. * Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). *These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. Ordinarily, the cable box can't control the TV set's volume and the TV remote can't control the cable's channel selection. All of the remotes for the various cable systems, and now Dish, that we've had control the volume on our TV set(s). *Some even do the odd stuff on the TVs. ...wonders of modern electronics. *;-) Think of the impossibility of the buttons on the microwave controlling your living room lights or the dimmer switch heating your hummis. Impossibility? No, it's entirely possible. *Don't know why you'd *want* to do it. *Ever hear of X10? *;-) You'll either need some method of reprogramming the TV to accept commands from the cable's remote, or invest about $8.00 in a "Universal" remote. This is to polite poster above: Is the Verizon Remote a "universal", programmed to match their box? I'm asking here because if you've ever had the experience of trying to contact Verizon -- well, just don't even TRY! It's a lot simpler to RTFM on the cable's remote. This is to impolite poster above: PLEASE! We are not idiots. We read through BOTH manuals -- Verizon's remote and Panasonic's manual (which had zip about the remote; not even a diagram). HB |
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On Dec 4, 3:41*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. *My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! *Have to dance between *#1. *old remote *from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. *So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. It would seem that you don't have the DVR connected to the TV correctly. Is it regular digital DVR or an HD-DVR? Result: #2. *Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ****Most important:*** *Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. Sure it will. Mine works just fine. *We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. * Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? Your basic/expanded cable has 500+ channels????? Anyway, MenuSetupANT/Cable SetupAuto Program (simple) (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) Your opinion. I disagree. The remote has big buttons and is VERY user friendly. So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute : Because you don't have the remote programed properly. Sounds like you have AUX on the remote programed for volume control (which would be used for a stereo receiver) and not TV. or a great function instant taping while program is on (press the red button). *These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet Why are you looking at Panasonic sites when the problem is with the Verizon remote/DVR? |
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"Higgs Boson" wrote in message ... On Dec 5, 10:27 am, " wrote: On Sun, 5 Dec 2010 07:12:59 -0600, "HeyBub" wrote: Higgs Boson wrote: Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! Have to dance between #1. old remote from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ***Most important:*** Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. Ordinarily, the cable box can't control the TV set's volume and the TV remote can't control the cable's channel selection. All of the remotes for the various cable systems, and now Dish, that we've had control the volume on our TV set(s). Some even do the odd stuff on the TVs. ...wonders of modern electronics. ;-) Think of the impossibility of the buttons on the microwave controlling your living room lights or the dimmer switch heating your hummis. Impossibility? No, it's entirely possible. Don't know why you'd *want* to do it. Ever hear of X10? ;-) You'll either need some method of reprogramming the TV to accept commands from the cable's remote, or invest about $8.00 in a "Universal" remote. This is to polite poster above: Is the Verizon Remote a "universal", programmed to match their box? I'm asking here because if you've ever had the experience of trying to contact Verizon -- well, just don't even TRY! It's a lot simpler to RTFM on the cable's remote. This is to impolite poster above: PLEASE! We are not idiots. We read through BOTH manuals -- Verizon's remote and Panasonic's manual (which had zip about the remote; not even a diagram). HB Higgs are you the OP in this thread? I know nothing about the Verizon service. I do know that the local cable company changed to an "all digital" signal source. A digital signal not compatiable with any TV. That effecticely blocked all TVs including the latest HDTVs from receiving a proper siganal from their source. If that is true in your case your only choice is to tune your TV to channel 3 or 4 and use their damn box if you want it to work. After much trial and error and much gnashing of teeth I got everything working again including a seies one Tivo. Colbyt |
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On Dec 4, 12:41*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. *My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! *Have to dance between *#1. *old remote *from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. *So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. *Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ****Most important:*** *Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. *We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. * Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). *These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. 1000 thanks! HB Thanks to all who kindly weighed in on this. A lot of good advice. Some fellow-frustration. Several similar situations. Noted also agreement that the Panasonic under discussion has a lot of bells & whistles that I, for one, will never use. I am probably going to return the set and look for something smaller. 32" is too big for the bedroom. Also -- IMPORTANT --since I'm most comfortable with the 4.3 ratio, why do I need all the stretching and zooming and big black spaces on each side of the screen? My main-est reason for returning it is that it has no input for headphones. I need them to not disturb people elsewhere in the house. In back of the set I saw an "audio output", but when I RTFM it seemed to address only Home Theatre. Is there an accessory that might connect to that audio output and culminate in, or be fastenable to, headphones? I figured that with many Panasonic owners on this thread, someone might know. Or, in general, might know of sets that have headphone jacks. I saw one with a strange, Finnish-? sounding name, but it got bad reviews. TIA for all the continuing help. HB |
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On Dec 6, 2:15*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
On Dec 4, 12:41*pm, Higgs Boson wrote: Any recommendations for a good, solid, non-crazy TV NG? I am royally ****ed with the new 32" I bought through Amazon. *My SMART neighbor helped me set it up. Yes, we have all the plugs in the right places. I want to return it, but am afraid to check the cost w/post office, FedEx, etc. Weird!!! *Have to dance between *#1. *old remote *from Verizon, and #2. new remote from Panasonic. Here's what happened: We were having trouble installing/receiving/channels on the Panasonic. *So friend suggested bypassing the Verizon box ($15.99/mo rental) because the new TV has its own receiver. Result: #2. *Panasonic remote; Will govern Volume and Mute, but does not have the handy Information button (tells you what's playing, e.g. with movies, date, subject, stars, etc.) ****Most important:*** *Will NOT change channels or allow channel input with keys. *We read through the manual umpty times, but never found a way to acquire channels. * Can it be possible that one has to add channels one by one, for a total of 500+? (BTW, The Panasonic remote looks and acts cheesy compared to the old remote.) So we reinstalled the Verizon box: Result: #1 (Verizon Remote) will change stations as before, but will not govern Volume, Mute or a great function: instant taping while program is on (press the red button). *These and some other functions are disabled. I have tried to find answers on the Panasonic sites, but no luck as yet So if anybody here has a clue, would like to hear from you. And/or if anybody knows a reliable, no-nonsense NG where I could post my dilemma, please post. 1000 thanks! HB Thanks to all who kindly weighed in on this. *A lot of good advice. Some *fellow-frustration. *Several similar situations. *Noted also agreement *that the Panasonic under discussion has a lot of bells & whistles that I, for one, *will never use. I am probably going to return the set and look for something smaller. 32" is too big for the bedroom. *Also *-- *IMPORTANT --since I'm most comfortable with the 4.3 ratio, why do I need all the stretching and zooming and big black spaces on each side of the screen? My main-est reason for returning it is that it has no input for headphones. *I need them to not disturb people elsewhere in the house. In back of the set I saw an "audio output", but when I RTFM it seemed to address only Home Theatre. *Is there an accessory that might connect to that audio output and culminate in, or be fastenable to, headphones? I figured that with many Panasonic owners on this thread, someone might know. Or, in general, might know of sets that have headphone jacks. *I saw one with a strange, Finnish-? sounding name, but it got bad reviews. TIA for all the continuing help. HB- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - I don't think you are going to find anything in 4:3 and so much of the content is wide screen now that it would be silly to buy one even if you found it. I suggest you look at the list of tv's your verizon controller is supposed to work with if that's one of your requirements. |
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On Dec 6, 2:15*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
Thanks to all who kindly weighed in on this. *A lot of good advice. Some *fellow-frustration. *Several similar situations. *Noted also agreement *that the Panasonic under discussion has a lot of bells & whistles that I, for one, *will never use. The Panasonic is probably the most user friendly TV on the market. You might be greatly disappointed if you get another make as it might not be as user friendly and you will end up with more problems. I am probably going to return the set and look for something smaller. 32" is too big for the bedroom. *Also *-- *IMPORTANT --since I'm most comfortable with the 4.3 ratio, why do I need all the stretching and zooming and big black spaces on each side of the screen? You never said if you if you had a regular digital DVR or if you have an HD DVR or if you are going to get rid of the DVR and use the direct feed from the cable only. If you have regular digital service (digital DVR) than you should watch programs in a 4:3 format which will have the black side bars. The stretch modes will distort the picture and make things look short and wide. Zoom mode will crop the top and bottom of the picture. Some people don't care about this, but if you do your picture isn't going to be 32" with the side bars. If you have HD than it's basically a non-issue if most of the channels you watch are broadcast in HD. My main-est reason for returning it is that it has no input for headphones. *I need them to not disturb people elsewhere in the house. In back of the set I saw an "audio output", but when I RTFM it seemed to address only Home Theatre. *Is there an accessory that might connect to that audio output and culminate in, or be fastenable to, headphones? I figured that with many Panasonic owners on this thread, someone might know. That is an optical audio output. I have NO clue if there is an adapter for it. |
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Higgs Boson wrote:
I am probably going to return the set and look for something smaller. 32" is too big for the bedroom. I'm curious...what exact model number Panasonic unit did you buy? |
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On Dec 6, 1:53*pm, wrote:
Higgs Boson wrote: I am probably going to return the set and look for something smaller. 32" is too big for the bedroom. I'm curious...what exact model number Panasonic unit did you buy? Panasonic TC-L32U22 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV HB |
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"Higgs Boson" wrote I am probably going to return the set and look for something smaller. 32" is too big for the bedroom. Also -- IMPORTANT --since I'm most comfortable with the 4.3 ratio, why do I need all the stretching and zooming and big black spaces on each side of the screen? I don't think anyone makes a TV with 4:3 any more. You don't need the stretching and you get a better picture with the sidebars in most cases. I'm assuming you are not using an HD box? If not, you are really missing out on a much improved picture over SD. The difference is like driving a Pinto versus a Lamborghini. I'm so spoiled with HD quality I rarely watch anything not broadcast that way now. In HD, the 16:9 is very natural and you'll appreciate that 32" screen. That is what we have in our bedroom. Do yourself a favor and check it out before sending that set back. You may be sorry you did a few moths later. |
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On Dec 6, 8:09*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"Higgs Boson" wrote I am probably going to return the set and look for something smaller. 32" is too big for the bedroom. *Also *-- *IMPORTANT --since I'm most comfortable with the 4.3 ratio, why do I need all the stretching and zooming and big black spaces on each side of the screen? I don't think anyone makes a TV with 4:3 any more. *You don't need the stretching and you get a better picture with the sidebars in most cases. I'm assuming you are not using an HD box? Yes, Verizon does rent an HD box. Much of this info I furnished earlier in this thread, but I guess it gets lost along the way. *If not, you are really missing out on a much improved picture over SD. *The difference is like driving a Pinto versus a Lamborghini. *I'm so spoiled with HD quality I rarely watch anything not broadcast that way now. *In HD, the 16:9 is very natural and you'll appreciate that 32" screen. That is what we have in our bedroom. It does have 16.9. I'm saying there is a button to change aspect ratio to this & that, none of which I find appealing. I end up leaving it in 4.3. Do yourself a favor and check it out before sending that set back. *You may be sorry you did a few moths later. As mentioned earlier, I can't use a set that doesn't have a headphone feature, and this one doesn't. Also, I see no reason why I have to dance between two remotes, one of which can change stations and do recording, while the other one controls volume and mute. That's ridiculous. HB |
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On Dec 6, 11:09*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"Higgs Boson" wrote I am probably going to return the set and look for something smaller. 32" is too big for the bedroom. *Also *-- *IMPORTANT --since I'm most comfortable with the 4.3 ratio, why do I need all the stretching and zooming and big black spaces on each side of the screen? I don't think anyone makes a TV with 4:3 any more. *You don't need the stretching and you get a better picture with the sidebars in most cases. I'm assuming you are not using an HD box? *If not, you are really missing out on a much improved picture over SD. *The difference is like driving a Pinto versus a Lamborghini. *I'm so spoiled with HD quality I rarely watch anything not broadcast that way now. *In HD, the 16:9 is very natural and you'll appreciate that 32" screen. That is what we have in our bedroom. Do yourself a favor and check it out before sending that set back. *You may be sorry you did a few moths later. There is nothing wrong with that TV......as I posted earlier, Panasonic is probably the most user friendly TV on the market. He still hasn't told us if he has just a digital DVR or an HD DVR. Help can gone a long way when people answer questions. |
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On Dec 6, 11:19*pm, Higgs Boson wrote:
On Dec 6, 8:09*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote: "Higgs Boson" wrote I am probably going to return the set and look for something smaller. 32" is too big for the bedroom. *Also *-- *IMPORTANT --since I'm most comfortable with the 4.3 ratio, why do I need all the stretching and zooming and big black spaces on each side of the screen? I don't think anyone makes a TV with 4:3 any more. *You don't need the stretching and you get a better picture with the sidebars in most cases.. I'm assuming you are not using an HD box? Yes, Verizon does rent an HD box. *Much of this info I furnished earlier in this thread, but I guess it gets lost along the way. You never mentioned that you had a HD-DVR. **If not, you are really missing out on a much improved picture over SD. *The difference is like driving a Pinto versus a Lamborghini. *I'm so spoiled with HD quality I rarely watch anything not broadcast that way now. *In HD, the 16:9 is very natural and you'll appreciate that 32" screen. That is what we have in our bedroom. It does have *16.9. *I'm saying there is a button to change aspect ratio to this & that, none of which I find appealing. I end up leaving it in 4.3. Again, you don't have it hooked up correctly (seems that way). With a HD feed, the format on a Panasonic should be set to "full" (16X9). Using a HDMI cable or component cables will automatically make the changes from 16:9 to 4:3 depending on the broadcast. Do yourself a favor and check it out before sending that set back. *You may be sorry you did a few moths later. As mentioned earlier, I can't use a set that doesn't have a headphone feature, and this one doesn't. Well, have you checked to see what TVs offer that feature? Have you checked to see if there is an optical audio output adapter to serve your purpose? Also, I see no reason why I have to dance between two remotes, one of which can change stations and do recording, while the other one controls volume and mute. *That's ridiculous. Sheesh.........you don't have the Verizon remote programmed properly....period. It's not the TV, or your service, it's the user! |
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On Dec 6, 11:40*pm, Ron wrote:
On Dec 6, 11:19*pm, Higgs Boson wrote: On Dec 6, 8:09*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote: "Higgs Boson" wrote I am probably going to return the set and look for something smaller. |
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On Dec 4, 11:00*pm, "Ed Pawlowski" wrote:
"Colbyt" wrote Edward has hit the nail more or less on the head. *To repeat: This is the key. Your "Verizon remote" was programmed for your old TV. Every brand uses a different set of codes, often several sets of codes for one brand. I'm not so sure. *My cable remote and now the sat remote turn the TV off and on. *Nothing more. *All other functions are controlled by the box. *That includes volume, channel changing, pause, record, etc. * *Yes, you do have to put the code for the off/on function, but that is all you need with the cable, FIOS, or Sat box. Every remote that I've used from Time Warner, DirecTV, Comcast, and now Bright House, would control the TV's volume. I still have a remote control from TW that I kept from 1997? that will control the TV volume. The bottom line is, people don't program the remotes properly. |
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, Higgs Boson wrote: It does have 16.9. I'm saying there is a button to change aspect ratio to this & that, none of which I find appealing. I end up leaving it in 4.3. I hate to ask, but are you aware that your chosen viewing aspect ratio should match the aspect ratio of the source material? Viewing 16:9 source in 4:3 entails either cutting off part of the picture or distorting it, just as viewing 4:3 source material at 16:9 does. Most people find it "appealing" to neither distort nor crop the picture. More and more source material (which includes broadcast television as well as DVDs) is now 16:9, so I'd suggest you stick with a widescreen TV and get used to it. BTW, 21:9 is around the corner. |
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On Dec 7, 1:33*am, Smitty Two wrote:
Most people find it "appealing" to neither distort nor crop the picture. Most people? I know plenty of ppl that prefer a stretched/zoomed 4:3 pic so it fills the screen. |
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"Higgs Boson" wrote I'm assuming you are not using an HD box? It does have 16.9. I'm saying there is a button to change aspect ratio to this & that, none of which I find appealing. I end up leaving it in 4.3. That is fine if the show is not broadcast in HD, but it would be scrunched up to fit the 16:9 into the 4:3 framework. Check to see if there is an "auto" setting that will show the native format for you. FWIW, 16:9 is supposed to be what the eye naturally see. As mentioned earlier, I can't use a set that doesn't have a headphone feature, and this one doesn't. That's a whole different animal. I don't know what is offered or what you have. Just be sure to check that out before you buy your nest set. |
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Higgs Boson wrote:
Panasonic TC-L32U22 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV That is the unit that Amazon recently had on sale at a real good price I think I started to order that unit myself but had to leave town for a week on a trip and wouldn't be home when they delivered it |
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