Haven't heard of issues in WA, but I have previously seen similar problems with LG TV's in VIC & NSW (eg, just one or two channels affected)
Firmware updates on affected screens solved those problems.
This may or may not be related of course.
This is baffling. Is anyone else getting reports of late model LG digital TV's not receiving GWN7 in rural WA? All other brands of TV's in the same locations are apparently able to receive all pictures, channels and EPG. It's only late model LG's and only GWN7. Anyone?
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Haven't heard of issues in WA, but I have previously seen similar problems with LG TV's in VIC & NSW (eg, just one or two channels affected)
Firmware updates on affected screens solved those problems.
This may or may not be related of course.
beerman (29-08-13)
If a reset/retune/software update doesn't work, you could try getting aggrieved parties to post on GWN7's facebook site.
That may get a quicker response in regards to having something done to resolve the issue.
I'm assuming from the OP that only the GWN7 stream is affected, not the whole multiplex. Maybe the ts has been fiddled with at some stage, & these new LG TVs can't handle this.
(even though they should, as they seem to be the only TVs affected, & the latest software update, if one is indeed available, doesn't resolve the problem.)
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beerman (29-08-13)
I thought to sell any digital receiver (Terrestrial or VAST) they have to be 'compliant' with the technical standards of Australian TV.
If the complaints regarding the LG TV's are correct and nothing else is affected, the ball is in the LG court and its their responsibility to correct it.
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There is a a standard for digital television receiver manufacturers, but it is non mandatory.
Yes, I agree the ball may be in LG's court, sometimes it requires consultation between a number of parties to resolve an issue.
(Sometimes it doesn't happen. I've had a spurious LG TV that couldn't receive channel 50 in Tassie, even with the latest firmaware update. The set was over 5 years old, and the response was along the lines "no longer supported, buy a new TV.")
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Have you checked parental lock to make sure all ratings are allowed ?
beerman (29-08-13)
This would be rather difficult to check but does that problem occur in other areas as they dont transmit on the same frequency from all translators?
Is the frequency there the 'full' XXX.500 mhz or XXX.625 mgz as some TV didnt like scanning SBS where it was on XXX.625 mhz.
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This problem affects residents in Menzies, Laverton and Leonora. Although they don't get the ads and it is only GWN7 not 7MATE or 7TWO. After considering your responses, particularly the issue in Jurien Bay, I am thinking the issue is the parental lock.
I will check this out to see if it could be as simple as that.
Last edited by beerman; 29-08-13 at 10:31 AM. Reason: Add more information
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Thanks Gordon,
As we installed the services in these WA locations I can confirm that all frequencies are XXX.50Mhz. Even so TV's should all handle up to a .15Mhz offset without any issue. I think the Parental Lock may be the culprit. Seem the most obvious at this point in time. I am having some of the residents with affected LG TV's check their Parental Lock settings.
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