Program Title Display for Sharp LC42D85U? We just got the Sharp 42" LCD model #LC42D85U. It's great so far but there is one thing I can't seem to get to work.I have gone into "Options" and then "Program Title Display" and set it to "Yes". However no program title information is displayed when we change channels.Am I missing something? Is there something else that needs to be done? Program Title Display for Sharp LC42D85U? We just got the Sharp 42" LCD model #LC42D85U. It's great so far but there is one thing I can't seem to get to work.I have gone... » Read More Program Title Display for Sharp LC42D85U? We just got the Sharp 42" LCD model #LC42D85U. It's great so far but there is one thing I can't seem to get to work.I have gone into "Options" and then "Program Title Display" and set it to "Yes". However no program title information is displayed when we change channels.Am I missing something? Is there something else that needs to be done? « Show Less
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Sounds like you cable displays the info. I have program titles display set to no, but when I change channels the cable provides the info.
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I suppose the broadcasting station has to send that data out with their off-the-air signal. Perhaps they arent doing that yet??
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I don't think that is the case, because I have a several year old (not LCD HDTV) set in the bedroom hooked to the same cable that does display this information.
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Hello, I'm trying to connect via RF cable to a prima edtv with an NTSC tuner. I can get sound but no picture (not even the guide). Am I missing a setting on my tv or something? TV works fine with DVDs etc. Can one of the experts help?
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you can try the settings from http://www.hometheater.com/content/samsung-un46d6000-led-lcd-hdtv-settings or http://forums.cnet.com/7723-19410_102-522941.html?tag=mncol;5f
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Try going into your system preference then displays, there should be a tab for system preferences. If u don't see it try hitting detect displays. If that isn't working make sure you are on the right HDMI channel on your tv. Mine won't work if I'm in full screen mode in a program so maybe that's affecting it too? If none of that is working try another HDMI port until it does. If that isn't working you may have a defective cable
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I am surprised anyone is asking about this unit- I purchased mine many years ago and presumed this is no longer sold. But to try to answer your question, I have not used mine in years and it is packed away in some unknown place. Memory will not serve here, but I did find the manual. It states that you can set the tv aspect to 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 pan and scan or 16:9 wide. So it appears it will set to widescreen mode without stretching or letterboxing. If you want to double check with the manufacturer, the hotline number they list on the manual is 1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477). Good luck. I am surprised anyone is asking about this unit- I purchased mine many years ago and presumed this is no longer sold. But to try to answer your question, I have not used mine in years and it is packed away in some unknown place. Memory will not serve here, but I did find the manual. It states that you can set the tv aspect to 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 pan and scan or 16:9 wide. So it appears it will set to widescreen mode without stretching or letterboxing. If you want to double check with the manufacturer, the hotline number they list on the manual is 1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477). Good luck.
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Like all LCD monitors, you MUST use it in the native mode (in this case, 1900 x 1200) if you want each and every pixel to be sharp. Most of the newer cards support this resolution (you should select EXACTLY the monitor's native resolution; no higher and no lower). Added 5/2/08: After living with the monitor for 10 days (using the supplied HDMI cable with a HDMI-DVI adapter), I have to admit, I agree with R. McGinn. Text and all pixels were absolutely sharp in programs such as Photoshop, but after hours of trying, I was still unable to obtain sharp text on MS Explorer. Tried everything (new drivers, text size changes, resolution changes). Finally gave up yesterday and returned the monitor. Also had significant problems with color accuracy and the "ambient light sensor" causing color shifts. OK if you're not picky about color accuracy and text sharpness!
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I'm on the same struggle but after I took a closer look at the bad reviews of the 8109 I discovered what seems to be a trend, the LCD fails after a few months. That doesn't seems to be a problem with the 8243.If the bad reviews come from long term users that should be an indication!
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Vickie, In the end I was not able to resolve the issue. I had 2 technicians out to try to fix it, but they weren't able to. Sharp is sending me a new TV (which is being delivered tomorrow afternoon). I'll let you know if it works any better.
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I have the same issue. Its likely that either the LCD is not correctly polarizing, or the display 'glass' (plastic) has a polarization issue. Kind of odd that QA would not catch this.. :(
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Try hooking up to the tv first. The computer should recognize the recommended format and resolution. If that don't work then it could be your graphics card on your computer is outdated if your tv is a newer model.
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I have a Sharp 60inch flat screen TV and I bought a Sharp HT-SB 30 for it. Unfortunately I was never able to get it hooked up and working. I called Sharp's tech people for help but the information they supplied me was of no help. I finally returned it to Amazon and ordered the HT-Sb30.but it was the same story. Thanks to Amazon they accepted both returns and even paid the shipping. Amazon is great but Sharp not so much so!
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i didn't get one with mine and it doesn't advertise any...ther are a couple good videos on u tube if you type in the unit name and model. it says to use another make and model for programming.......can't remember the make though....good luck
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Out of the box, the TV settings are "vivid". At the very least you'll want to set it to "standard" under picture settings/picture mode. This wont fix the black problem by itself, but then under advanced settings there are a couple of adjustments that will, namely "gamma" and "black corrector". Play with these a bit and you'll get better black detail. If you'd like a full listing of user calibration settings for viewing in a darkened room, here is a link that will give you those presets. Try them, and if you like it, you're done! Otherwise, play around a bit with the settings I mentioned to achieve the desired results. Here's the link: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10060430-1.html?tag=mncol;txt I hope you find this helpful, I'm using these settings myself and am pretty happy with the results. Be warned, however, once you reveal black detail, you may notice unevenness in the black uniformity of the screen. Good Luck!
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I am also experiencing the "green lines" in 1080p. It looks good in 1080i. I called Philips support and the rep was trying to convince me that my Samsung LN40A550 LCD was not 1080p and I should call Samsung to see why I am seeing green lines. I was also very surprised when they said nobody has ever reported this issue. He had me upload the latest firmware but my unit already had the latest. I tried anyways and it didn't do anything.Anybody solved this problem yet?
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Looks like a link error on Amazon. I'm seeing the same thing. The item description is for the remote but the pics all show the LCD Backpac. You might want to contact the seller before ordering!
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Just set it up for the first time. I think I have the new version--it's white, and does not have the "program" or "+" buttons. Not hard to program; seemed fine, dispensed one meal. Then the "lunch" lcd started flashing, and it won't accept any instructions without turning the power off and starting over. Then it failed to dispense a meal and the "lunch" lcd is flashing again. Has this happened to anyone else? Does my machine have defective electronics, or is there a way to make it work?
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I do not know about this set having an Electronic Program Guide. I doubt it. I did not keep this set very long. I exchanged it for the 32" Samsung which is simply a superior unit for reasons I explained in my review of the Sharp which I critiqued.