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My wife and I didn't have too much trouble hanging up the 83" LG C2. The way the boxes open now makes it a lot easier, and it was relatively painless to hook the TV side onto the wall mount. Still the heaviest flat screen I've had to move around though.
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I'm getting into all this broke brained circuit bent composite video stuff, CRTs, etc. For instance today I am super excited that a 20 year old combo 1-to-12 component multiplexer with built in up/downscaling AND an ATSC tuner is supposed to be delivered to me today. this feels like the wrong thread for poo poo like this but I thought someone here might be able to point me to any sort of "retro displays and display tech" superthread that might exist elsewhere, surely there's a 300 page thing of goons comparing Trinitron models somewhere. I realize most people get into that stuff for gaming and my purposes are different, trying to cast a wide net here.  here's my newest pickup it's a sweet little Scott NTSC 13" set from the mid 90s, works perfectly and does not emit a whine I can hear which is great. A Proper Uppercut posted:My wife and I didn't have too much trouble hanging up the 83" LG C2. The way the boxes open now makes it a lot easier, and it was relatively painless to hook the TV side onto the wall mount. Still the heaviest flat screen I've had to move around though. While I'm here, I'm trying to decide between a giant 4k and a 4k projector as a next upgrade. We've been using a Benq 1080p projector that's bright enough to use in daylight with no curtains since 2017, and while I think there's some real advantages to a screen, I've also gotten used to what feels like less eye strain from an inherantly passive display, and while 83" and 100" are big it would still feel like a large step down from 120". I wish I could easily trial a bunch of huge TVs in here, upgrading AV stuff always requires a lot more thought and pain then I exert whenever we have to get another stupid car. (This is logical; I hate driving and being in cars, I spend as little time doing so as possible, so just get Default Safest Known Thing In Budget. I enjoy looking at screens and spend a lot of time doing so, so making decisions is like pulling my own teeth).
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Most of us got out of CRTs because a 32" trinitron wega is 230 pounds, not including the optional proprietary corner stand.halokiller posted:luckily I have a giant couch to use as support and the mount Im using could be set up sideways and even then it was a challenge; I wouldnt even attempt setting up a 77" by myself The rule of thumb is your dolly should be about 10% the cost of your TV 
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Cabbages and Kings posted:this feels like the wrong thread for poo poo like this but I thought someone here might be able to point me to any sort of "retro displays and display tech" superthread that might exist elsewhere, surely there's a 300 page thing of goons comparing Trinitron models somewhere. I realize most people get into that stuff for gaming and my purposes are different, trying to cast a wide net here. I want to plug in all the cables and turn all the knobs! this thread is probably the best fit for everything going on in that pic: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3756559
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https://apple.news/AbGyLM-QuQ2a-n2UWY8vknQ (BGR) quote:Roku will disable your TVs and devices until you agree to its new terms
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I feel like soon someone may attempt to sell a non-shittified tv but it will be so expensive nobody will buy it.
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qirex posted:I feel like soon someone may attempt to sell a non-shittified tv but it will be so expensive nobody will buy it. Basically you’re looking at a big rear end computer monitor.
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Cabbages and Kings posted:this feels like the wrong thread for poo poo like this but I thought someone here might be able to point me to any sort of "retro displays and display tech" superthread that might exist elsewhere, surely there's a 300 page thing of goons comparing Trinitron models somewhere. Check out the "obsolete and failed technology" thread in PYF as well, it's a good one.
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So how much weight do you folks reckon your average drywall can take. I know plenty of people mount the LG C3 65 with no problem but I guess I’m just not used to such a hefty device. (Been on a long string of secondhand 1080p tvs of varying sizes but saved up and pulled the trigger)
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Cabbages and Kings posted:I'm getting into all this broke brained circuit bent composite video stuff, CRTs, etc. For instance today I am super excited that a 20 year old combo 1-to-12 component multiplexer with built in up/downscaling AND an ATSC tuner is supposed to be delivered to me today. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=4051802 This thread also has some chatter about retro TV stuff, mostly related to building an analog cable headend.
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chibi luda posted:So how much weight do you folks reckon your average drywall can take. I don't trust my ability to use a stud finder properly
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I just hung my 77" TV. While I did use a stud finder, I also didn't trust my ability so I used finishing nails to confirm. I used 4 bolts in two studs. Then I got some of the biggest hollow wall fashioners that I could find, where the box says holds up to 400lbs and used two of those as well. Good to go.
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chibi luda posted:So how much weight do you folks reckon your average drywall can take. No idea and I don't understand how they're so strong (drywall screws are tiny!), it's more than you think though. These are rated at 40kg each (!!??) so presumably it's at least that 
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If you have a Costco near you get their stud finder - it's the best ive ever used and works 100% of the time. If you really wanna go down a rabbit hole start here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHb-Tcvkn7M I watched that and it's pretty informative. These are my goto's: 3m Claw  WallClaw Anchors  Never had a single issue. Vintersorg fucked around with this message at 14:53 on Mar 8, 2024 |
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are there any over mantle fireplace mounts that are good value for a 48 inch LG A2 https://www.amazon.com/MantelMount-MM340-Above-Fireplace-Mount/dp/B01MS1MHET/ Im looking to put my tv over the dresser. the dresser tabletop is perfect height for when we are sitting up in bed to watch tv, but i want to still be able to use the space on the table top.
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The best stud finder I've ever used is a neodymium magnet. I have thick plaster walls and normal stud finders are hit and miss, but that thing will stick to the wall over the nails used to secure the lathe to the stud through like 2 inches of plaster.
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Very informative posts, Ty
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Is LG C2 the correct answer to "I have $2500 and want to buy a 80-85" tv?distortion park posted:No idea and I don't understand how they're so strong (drywall screws are tiny!), it's more than you think though. These are rated at 40kg each (!!??) so presumably it's at least that This is the correct drywall anchor
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What is the safe way to clean my C3's screen? I have a few small spots that are of immediate concern and would it safe to use some lens wipes made for cleaning camera lenses?
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Hadlock posted:Is LG C2 the correct answer to "I have $2500 and want to buy a 80-85" tv? C3 is and it’s about to get replaced by the C4 in a few weeks. I’d wait until that was out and get a discounted C4 in a month or so.
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Is Costco going to get the C4? Presumably the C4 is going to be 1 more better than the C3
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Hadlock posted:Is Costco going to get the C4? Presumably the C4 is going to be 1 more better than the C3 Definitely. The main upgrade on it will be 144hz support for 1080p. It likely won’t be worth the massive difference in price from discounted C3s unless you really need that.
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Ah so it's freesync certified, neat That's probably worth the upgrade for console use over the next decade https://www.reddit.com/r/OLED_Gaming/comments/1821gne/lgs_2024_oled_tvs_b4_c4_g4_are_already_freesync/ Will have to look at how much the C3 might get discounted Hadlock fucked around with this message at 09:06 on Mar 10, 2024 |
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OLED S90C - the wireless monitor feature freezes/stops working every ~50 minutes or so. Sometimes freezes in ~20 minutes sometimes doesn’t freeze until ~90 minutes. I’m wirelessly connecting my laptop to the tv to play pc video games on da big screen. Any thoughts? Has this happened to any other goons?
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Flowing Thot posted:What is the safe way to clean my C3's screen? I have a few small spots that are of immediate concern and would it safe to use some lens wipes made for cleaning camera lenses? Microfiber and distilled water, or https://screencleanmom.com/
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kri kri posted:Microfiber and distilled water, or https://screencleanmom.com/ Thanks.
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Ornery and Hornery posted:OLED S90C - the wireless monitor feature freezes/stops working every ~50 minutes or so. Sometimes freezes in ~20 minutes sometimes doesn’t freeze until ~90 minutes. Do you live in an area witha lot of wifi signals from other people? does the wireless signal go through your router, or from your laptop to tv directly? How hot does back of the the tv and/or laptop get when using this feature?
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Hadlock posted:Is LG C2 the correct answer to "I have $2500 and want to buy a 80-85" tv? That's what I did, a best buy outlet near me had an 83" C2 for stupid cheap.
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Mister Facetious posted:Do you live in an area witha lot of wifi signals from other people? does the wireless signal go through your router, or from your laptop to tv directly? How hot does back of the the tv and/or laptop get when using this feature? 1. Yes. I live in an apartment complex with many Wi-Fi’s. 2. I don’t understand this question. 3. The laptop for quite gosh darn hot! I noticed that! The fan was working overtime like the laptop was getting ready for takeoff. That’s when I turned it off. I was surprised because it’s a decently powerful gaming laptop. Thank you for your support 
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2.) To clarify, I'm asking how you're actually sending a wireless video signal from your computer to your TV. Is it done through your home network using wifi? Or does your laptop have some wizbang feature where you don't even need a home network to send a video signal? If I had to guess though, i think it might be either something on your laptop or the tv that's overheating, since if it goes out at predictable intervals, it's (probably) not interference from all the competing wireless signals in your building. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 21:57 on Mar 10, 2024 |
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Mister Facetious posted:2.) To clarify, I'm asking how you're actually sending a wireless video signal from your computer to your TV. Is it done through your home network using wifi? Or does your laptop have some wizbang feature where you don't even need a home network to send a video signal? Upon review - I think it is simple but still through WiFi https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/tv-audio-video/how-to-use-the-remote-access-on-your-samsung-smart-tv/ Would this cause my laptop to heat more than normal? I have played graphic intense games on laptop before without over heating…
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Running a game and having to encode video at the same time is a lot to ask.
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qirex posted:Running a game and having to encode video at the same time is a lot to ask. There was an app type thing from Samsung that I installed and it’s better for wirelessly using the tv as a second monitor. That helped a bit but there was some occasional pixelation on the tv. I eventually just started using the laptop alone. Gave up on using the tv. And despite that, laptop still really put those fans into high gear and the temperature still was in the high 70s. I’m not sure what was up because this gaming laptop is only two years old. Maybe baldur gate three is just really resource intense. It’s odd because the game sets itself to ultra when I use the “determine preferred graphics settings”. Not really a TV question anymore, but thank you all for your support!
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I think my tv is possessed? When it turns on, it automatically turns back off and then in again. It's stuck in this weird turning on/off loop. The weird thing is, this even happens when I unplug the power supply. It'll happily turn itself on and off again 4-5 times... Any idea how that is possible? And how to fix it? My first thought that it was any of the connected devices that gave it a signal to turn on (ps5, tv box etc) but the problem persists even if I unplug all other devices. EDIT: unplugging the soundbar fixed it? At least temporarily. shut up blegum fucked around with this message at 19:12 on Mar 11, 2024 |
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shut up blegum posted:I think my tv is possessed? Try doing a full factory reset. Edit: it’s maybe CEC shenanigans with your soundbar. Try turning that feature off.
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shut up blegum posted:I think my tv is possessed? Not a TV, but a printer I was working on once had that same weird behavior. There was a weird buzz in the PSU when opened up and plugged in. It's likely a bad capacitor. It was under warranty, so I just had it replaced. I don't know how old your TV is, but hopefully this video explains it better than I can: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqjaHI4P35A
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We had a hankering to watch the Guy Ritchie movie Snatch tonight, so my girlfriend got our LG C3 TV to search for Snatch. By using a voice search and just saying the word 'snatch'. The TV then responded in its hilarious robot voice "you must be fond of snatch. Here are some results containing snatch". 10/10.
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The Gentlemen was called Bush for much of its production, that would have made the search results even funnier.
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What's the go-to for HDMI cables these days? I'm redoing my setup and I need a single long (15') cable going from an HDFury box to my TV, and I'd like to get something as future-proof (lol) as possible since it's going to be going through conduit. Since I only need one cable right now I don't mind spending a little more if it makes a difference. The HDFury can support up to 8K60 and 96Gbps, but right now I'm only using it with consoles and a gaming PC. My TV is an older LG OLED that I'll probably replace in the next year. Previously I just went with whatever was the highest-spec monoprice, but I've had a handful of bad cables from them in the last year or two, and on top of that the thickness and braiding of their HDMI cables made them a nightmare to deal with for cable management.
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