The TV Thread - LCD, LED etc.

anilisanil · 15th March 2011, 16:58

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Originally Posted by dre@ms

I own a Samsung 40" C550 model and tried to do a firmware update. But, when I insert the USB and my TV scans it, it says no file to update.

I have updated my firmware 3 months back using the same USB. But at that time, when executing the firmware file d/l from samsung, it extracted a single folder. But this time, it extracted 2 folders. I tried with both the folders, but in vain.

I double checked if the firmware is for my specific model and redownloaded them, but still no luck.

Has anybody tried to update their firmware and stuck like me?

Happens to me too, mine is UA**C5000 LED. May be the firmware is for different platform. Samsung has their firmware on two different OS. I am completely guessing this and have no firm idea on why it is failing.

Another issue I face is that I am unable to control media through a DLNA controller, though my TV acts well as media renderer, it does not allow other servers to control it which is why I am never able to use the "Play to" function of windows 7 WMP 12. Anyone who has any idea at all of this, please help.

dre@ms · 15th March 2011, 17:42

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Originally Posted by yajaman99

@dreams - i have the same TV however i was able to update the firmware a few months back. I remember having two folders when i did it last time, but the TV detected it and i selected Firmware update. Is there a new f/w released now? Let me chk the site

The new firmware is released on Jan 2011 and available on their website. Damn it doesnt work this time. Will contacting their support provide any luck?

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Originally Posted by anilisanil

Happens to me too, mine is UA**C5000 LED. May be the firmware is for different platform. Samsung has their firmware on two different OS. I am completely guessing this and have no firm idea on why it is failing.

Another issue I face is that I am unable to control media through a DLNA controller, though my TV acts well as media renderer, it does not allow other servers to control it which is why I am never able to use the "Play to" function of windows 7 WMP 12. Anyone who has any idea at all of this, please help.

I am sure, I have selected the right model and its firmware. And under the firmware, only 2 options are available. One the firmware itself and the other the manual.

yajaman99 · 15th March 2011, 18:40

@Anil -Not sure if this is what you looking for. I have used Windows 7 and Windows Media center with my Samsung 40"C550 LCD and is it able to run through the content via the TV's remote.

anilisanil · 15th March 2011, 18:58

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Originally Posted by yajaman99

@Anil -Not sure if this is what you looking for. I have used Windows 7 and Windows Media center with my Samsung 40"C550 LCD and is it able to run through the content via the TV's remote.

Yeah that happens. But playing music like that is a pain.

Windows 7 has a new feature where we can control our TV from WMP itself. Just right click a file and it has a play to option. I am unable to control anything else than volume from there. The same happens with J river Media Center and Twonky, so I am assuming that there is some inherent fault with DLNA renderer in Samsungs, unless anyone else who has this facility could test and let me know.

dre@ms · 15th March 2011, 19:53

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Originally Posted by yajaman99

@Anil -Not sure if this is what you looking for. I have used Windows 7 and Windows Media center with my Samsung 40"C550 LCD and is it able to run through the content via the TV's remote.

hey pal, how do you do that? I havent explored much in my TV other than connecting myy HDD and playing movie from it.

anilisanil · 15th March 2011, 21:06

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Originally Posted by dre@ms

hey pal, how do you do that? I havent explored much in my TV other than connecting myy HDD and playing movie from it.

Is your TV DLNA enabled? The easiest way to check is if it has an LAN Port behind it. Or may be check the users manual. You need to have a router at home for you to be able to use this feature.

Basically you can stream (using a DLNA server) all your media that is there on your PC to your DMR (Digital media renderer, which is your DLNA enabled TV) when both are connected to a router (wired or otherwise).

dre@ms · 15th March 2011, 22:00

Thanks anil. Yes, I do have the LAN port behind my LCD. Infact, I am using the same TV model, used by yajaman99.

yajaman99 · 15th March 2011, 22:07

@Dreams - i have posted the setup i have used some pages back. Please checkout post #4339.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post2212079

anilisanil · 15th March 2011, 22:20

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Originally Posted by yajaman99

@Dreams - i have posted the setup i have used some pages back. Please checkout post #4339.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post2212079

Just a suggestion

PC share manager is a better option than WMP 12. In PC share manager you can get subtitles and also you can resume play from where you have stopped last time.

PS3 Media server is good if you want to watch your picasa albums (for tvs with no internet tv but with internet connection, needs some configuration though). Also, PSM server supports .CBR and .CBZ files which is very handy for viewing comics.

dre@ms · 16th March 2011, 10:26

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Originally Posted by yajaman99

@Dreams - i have posted the setup i have used some pages back. Please checkout post #4339.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post2212079

Thanks pal. Will go through it. BTW, my setup is more or less the same.

I have Airtel BB, with a belkin wifi router. But the router and TV is opposite to each other and the distance between is 10 feet.

Hard wiring is a pain now. So, anybody has used the wifi dongle from Samsung? From where can I get it and what would be the approx. cost. And, is it worth spending it?

anujmishra · 16th March 2011, 11:46

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Originally Posted by anilisanil

Just a suggestion

PC share manager is a better option than WMP 12. In PC share manager you can get subtitles and also you can resume play from where you have stopped last time.

PS3 Media server is good if you want to watch your picasa albums (for tvs with no internet tv but with internet connection, needs some configuration though). Also, PSM server supports .CBR and .CBZ files which is very handy for viewing comics.

I have ordered Samsung Wifi dongle from Shop in the US from India @ 20North - Millions of products, Thousands of brands. I have two Wifi routers at home but both are "G" routers. I need to buy one "N" router for my home.

This all setup is for my Samsung LED TV 32C5000. Problem is I have Windows Vista in my laptop and there is no WMP 12 available for Vista. I may have to download different media server like Twonky, Samsung proprietary one for enabling AllShare.

Waiting for Wifi dongle to arrive then I can actually start experiments.

dre@ms · 16th March 2011, 11:54

@anuj

How much did you pay? When checked, the total cost comes to around 5K.

anilisanil · 16th March 2011, 11:54

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Originally Posted by dre@ms

Thanks pal. Will go through it. BTW, my setup is more or less the same.

I have Airtel BB, with a belkin wifi router. But the router and TV is opposite to each other and the distance between is 10 feet.

Hard wiring is a pain now. So, anybody has used the wifi dongle from Samsung? From where can I get it and what would be the approx. cost. And, is it worth spending it?

I have UTStarcomm Wifi router from BSNL. My configuration is Laptop to Router is wireless and Router to TV is wired. If wireless streaming is working fine one way, it should work the same from router to TV as well.

You can get in touch with Samsung to order the product I guess, or like above you can order it online. Not just Samsung, any wireless dongle should work just fine.

dre@ms · 16th March 2011, 12:58

@anil
I am sure, other wifi dongle doesnt work in the TV as it is specifically mentioned in their manual. As well as, for a wifi dongle to work, a driver is needed, and in Samsung TV, they have only their wifi dongle drivers installed or only their dongle is supported.

Just made a calculation, the dongle if got from a shop should cost anywhere around 3 to 4k and like above, if I order through online, its shooting to 5k.

Better to get some telephone cable around 10 feet and get my modem and router moved under my TV. This seems a best bet. Will work on it today and update here how it goes.

benbsb29 · 16th March 2011, 13:05

When comparing features for LED TVs, i felt for a similar price range, a LG TV seems to be more loaded over a comparable Samsung.

Do others feel the same, or is it just me?

15th March 2011, 18:40	#4503
yajaman99 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 512 Thanked: 807 Times	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. @Anil -Not sure if this is what you looking for. I have used Windows 7 and Windows Media center with my Samsung 40"C550 LCD and is it able to run through the content via the TV's remote.
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15th March 2011, 22:00	#4507
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 642 Thanked: 206 Times	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. Thanks anil. Yes, I do have the LAN port behind my LCD. Infact, I am using the same TV model, used by yajaman99.
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15th March 2011, 22:07	#4508
yajaman99 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 512 Thanked: 807 Times	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. @Dreams - i have posted the setup i have used some pages back. Please checkout post #4339. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post2212079
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16th March 2011, 11:54	#4512
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 642 Thanked: 206 Times	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. @anuj How much did you pay? When checked, the total cost comes to around 5K.
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16th March 2011, 12:58	#4514
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 642 Thanked: 206 Times	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. @anil I am sure, other wifi dongle doesnt work in the TV as it is specifically mentioned in their manual. As well as, for a wifi dongle to work, a driver is needed, and in Samsung TV, they have only their wifi dongle drivers installed or only their dongle is supported. Just made a calculation, the dongle if got from a shop should cost anywhere around 3 to 4k and like above, if I order through online, its shooting to 5k. Better to get some telephone cable around 10 feet and get my modem and router moved under my TV. This seems a best bet. Will work on it today and update here how it goes.
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16th March 2011, 13:05	#4515
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,021 Thanked: 13,571 Times View My Garage	re: The TV Thread - LCD, Plasma, LED etc. When comparing features for LED TVs, i felt for a similar price range, a LG TV seems to be more loaded over a comparable Samsung. Do others feel the same, or is it just me?
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