Brought my smart TV back from Oz - help please!
Sep 29th 2014, 6:02 pm
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Brought my smart TV back from Oz - help please!
So my Panasonic Viera survived the long journey. I plug it on stick the UK Ariel it's not locating any digital channels. Yet Panasonic said it would.
Anyone know what I need to do .... Like update software etc ?
Anyone know what I need to do .... Like update software etc ?
Sep 29th 2014, 6:47 pm
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Re: Brought my smart TV back from Oz - help please!
Maybe buy a Freeview tuner?
Sep 29th 2014, 8:11 pm
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Re: Brought my smart TV back from Oz - help please!
Might seem a silly question, but have you switched the location in the set up menu to UK?
Sep 29th 2014, 8:16 pm
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There isn't a location option on mine in set up ?
Sep 29th 2014, 8:22 pm
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Re: Brought my smart TV back from Oz - help please!
I reset the tv but it asks what state I'm in in Australia ?
Sep 30th 2014, 7:57 am
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Re: Brought my smart TV back from Oz - help please!
Most modern TVs now have an option allowing you to choose your country but if it doesnt you should be able to download an upgrade as it is a Smart TV. Do a Google search and you should be able to find something or contact the manufacturer.
Sep 30th 2014, 8:23 am
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Re: Brought my smart TV back from Oz - help please!
last resort is a Freeeview (or Freesat) tuner. Still far cheaper than buying a new TV.
Oct 2nd 2014, 9:01 am
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Re: Brought my smart TV back from Oz - help please!
Australia and the UK use different encoders/decoders for "over the air" HD broadcasting. Therefore you'll need a Freeview tuner that plugs into either the HDMI or Component connection on your TV to receive HD transmissions.
It appears that both Australia and the UK use DVT-B/MPEG-2 for SD transmissions so you might be able to use your built in tuner to receive SD transmissions.
DVB-T - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Normally when someone says that a TV will work in another country, they are usually referring to use with a set top box since there are various means of transmissions and coders/decoders between countries.
It appears that both Australia and the UK use DVT-B/MPEG-2 for SD transmissions so you might be able to use your built in tuner to receive SD transmissions.
DVB-T - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Normally when someone says that a TV will work in another country, they are usually referring to use with a set top box since there are various means of transmissions and coders/decoders between countries.
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Oct 2nd 2014, 9:10 am
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Contact Panasonic support if they said it would, and find out what it can and can't do.
Oct 2nd 2014, 10:23 pm
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Oct 6th 2014, 9:18 am
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