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bhanks
12-22-07, 03:34 PM
I just got my Christmas present (from myself) a Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV. I got it all hooked up to my R-15 and the SD picture is so great right out of the box, I am not sure I can stand the High Def once it gets hooked up to my new HR20-700 and the installers git
it done.

I just noticed that the LCD screen puts off lots of heat. Is this normal?

thanks

Bill H




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inkahauts
12-22-07, 03:36 PM
You'll love the HD, and yes, flat panels are actually thin room heaters masquerading as tv's....
davring
12-22-07, 03:38 PM
The factory setting on the back light is probably set to the max, I've cut mine in half with excellent real world results. The wattage consumtion (heat) varies on an LCD depending on the backlight brightness. You can adjust the actual brightness as well as the backlight to suit your room light. Also I would suspect lamp life would be extended with the backlight brightness reduced.
davring
12-22-07, 03:41 PM
You'll love the HD, and yes, flat panels are actually thin room heaters masquerading as tv's....

If you watch an LCD in a darkened room with the backlight cut back you would be surprised as to how little they do consume. Well under 100 watts on my Sony, up to as high as 220 watts at hi settings.
bhanks
12-22-07, 04:04 PM
You'll love the HD, and yes, flat panels are actually thin room heaters masquerading as tv's....

Thanks ink,
since I have my new heater on the tv, I guess I can lower the thermostat on
the wall. :)
I am lookin forward to getting the HD going.
bhanks
12-22-07, 04:10 PM
The factory setting on the back light is probably set to the max, I've cut mine in half with excellent real world results. The wattage consumtion (heat) varies on an LCD depending on the backlight brightness. You can adjust the actual brightness as well as the backlight to suit your room light. Also I would suspect lamp life would be extended with the backlight brightness reduced.

Thanks davring, that back light is good info to know. Guess I better get the
manual out figure out how to adjust it.
California King
12-22-07, 04:37 PM
I just got my Christmas present (from myself) a Samsung LNT4665F 46" 1080p LCD HDTV. I got it all hooked up to my R-15 and the SD picture is so great right out of the box, I am not sure I can stand the High Def once it gets hooked up to my new HR20-700 and the installers git
it done.

I just noticed that the LCD screen puts off lots of heat. Is this normal?

thanks

Bill H




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That's a sweet TV you got there...How much did you snag it for?
tonyd79
12-22-07, 05:07 PM
Is that the one CC had for $1500? If so, that is the one my friend just bought. Nice TV.
bhanks
12-22-07, 05:13 PM
That's a sweet TV you got there...How much did you snag it for?

Cal, sorry to say I exceded my intended budget a bit, all told it came to
$1,900 and change, that's tax, delivery and set-up. I got tired of looking
said to hell with it, and bit the bullet. I'll worry about it for a week.:(
bhanks
12-22-07, 05:14 PM
Is that the one CC had for $1500? If so, that is the one my friend just bought. Nice TV.

If it is I'll kill myself.:lol:
Nick
12-22-07, 05:23 PM
...I got it all hooked up...and the SD picture is so great right out of the box, I am not sure I can stand the High Def...
It'll be tough, but in time you'll get used to HD, and SD will begin to look like
warmed over crap. :lol:
bhanks
12-22-07, 06:00 PM
It'll be tough, but in time you'll get used to HD, and SD will begin to look like
warmed over crap. :lol:


Roger That!
tonyd79
12-22-07, 06:06 PM
If it is I'll kill myself.:lol:

It looks like it is the next one up. $1700 at CC.

I think they are basically the same but yours has a few more whistles and bells.

Like I said, nice TV.
Herdfan
12-22-07, 08:39 PM
If you watch an LCD in a darkened room with the backlight cut back you would be surprised as to how little they do consume. Well under 100 watts on my Sony, up to as high as 220 watts at hi settings.


You can put a watt meter on it until you are blue in the face, but they put off a lot of heat. In fact, I had the HVAC company that does the PM's on my units add a couple of extra supply runs to the living room to combat the heat from the plasma.

But the wife loves it in the winter.;)
Rakul
12-22-07, 09:35 PM
If it is I'll kill myself.:lol:

Look at it this way, I had to haggle to get that exact same TV back in April down under $3k :D Check out this thread (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=828228) over at the AVS Forums on calibrating this model. Out of the box the settings don't do the system justice.
Stuart Sweet
12-22-07, 10:50 PM
You are going to love the HD picture, it's amazing.
Slyster
12-22-07, 11:18 PM
no way can it only use 220W and be a 'heater'...? Thats like only 2 100w lightbulbs. These large plasma TVs must use 1000+ watts no?

Even my 36" CRT doesn't seem to get nearly as warm as my parents 42" plasma.
Shanew1289
12-23-07, 10:22 AM
My plasma draws 4 amps. So thats almost 500 Watts. (42" Panasonic)

There are FOUR fans in the top to move air through this thing! It does heat the room.

LCD's draw significantly less.
azarby
12-23-07, 11:04 AM
no way can it only use 220W and be a 'heater'...? Thats like only 2 100w lightbulbs. These large plasma TVs must use 1000+ watts no?

Even my 36" CRT doesn't seem to get nearly as warm as my parents 42" plasma.

My 50" plasma, along with a DVD player, HR20, Denon receiver and powered sub woofer draw a max of 5 amps and that is with the Receiver blasting and a bright white screen. Normal draw is about 2-2.5 amps which gives about 250-280 watts , and that is for everything.

Bob
Old Tv Watcher
12-23-07, 11:54 AM
If you watch an LCD in a darkened room with the backlight cut back you would be surprised as to how little they do consume. Well under 100 watts on my Sony, up to as high as 220 watts at hi settings.

I have the same TV you have. Excuse my ignorance but exactly how do you adjust the "backlight?"
frederic1943
12-23-07, 01:11 PM
It'll be tough, but in time you'll get used to HD, and SD will begin to look like
warmed over crap. :lol:
Even warmed over crap looks good in HD.:lol:
OneOfOne
12-23-07, 01:45 PM
lcds dont come close to putting out the heat that plasmas do. they are a joke. in fact if you dont believe it, go to a showroom [especially if its cold outside] where they have a row of plasmas. you will warm up very quickly. not so with the lcds. plasmas are known to use more energy.
Old Tv Watcher
12-23-07, 02:18 PM
I have the same TV you have. Excuse my ignorance but exactly how do you adjust the "backlight?"

Never mind! I found out how to adjust it in the Sony Tv manual !:)
davring
12-23-07, 02:30 PM
Never mind! I found out how to adjust it in the Sony Tv manual !:)

Just saw your post. Easy to set. I found I do not need it much past 3 or 4. YMMV Great set, enjoy.

And welcome to DBSTalk, Happy Holidays.
davring
12-23-07, 02:33 PM
lcds dont come close to putting out the heat that plasmas do. they are a joke. in fact if you dont believe it, go to a showroom [especially if its cold outside] where they have a row of plasmas. you will warm up very quickly. not so with the lcds. plasmas are known to use more energy.

If the gentleman thinks LCD's are like little heaters, Plasma's are toaster ovens! As a rule Plasma's use a condiderable amount more of electricity.
bhanks
12-23-07, 02:44 PM
You are going to love the HD picture, it's amazing.

You are CORRECT Sir Stuart A short while ago I finally figured out how
to get the OTA to work and the first HD to appear was a Curling show on
NBC and I was knocked over by the PQ, and that is right out of the box.
No telling how much better it will be once it's tweeked.
And the first Curling I had ever seen, "kinda like watching paint dry."