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dayalan86
post Sep 25 2018, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE(jerrymy @ Sep 15 2018, 07:43 PM)
I bought online at goshop.com.my . After discount is rm2969.
Listed rm3299.
Currently there is 10% discount on electronics which valid until end of september. I received mine within 7 days after ordering.

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You got it at a steal. Now on Go Shop, the lowest I can get is about 3.2k after 10% discount. Same price at TBM Klang.

Plan to check out the TV first, as I was initially shopping for Panasonic.

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post Sep 26 2018, 06:17 PM

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Just received the TV today, I can't seem to get HDMI cec to work with my Yamaha receiver. Do I need to run another separate HDMI cable to the receiver?

It was working before with my Panasonic tv
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post Sep 26 2018, 07:10 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Sep 26 2018, 06:50 PM)
what do u mean by the bolded, what CEC not working?

can u describe your devices, how are they connected, arc, optical, if yamaha is HTIB, etc..?
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My setup currently is using
A single HDMI cable from my Yamaha A830 AV receiver to the TV.

Other equipments are connected to the AV receiver via HDMI.

I can't turn on/off the AV receiver with the TV and the audio return from the TV is also not going to the AV receiver. Ie. If viewing YouTube on the TV, the audio isn't being channeled to the AV Receiver.

HDMI Cec is both Turner on for the TV and AV receiver.

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post Sep 27 2018, 08:35 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Sep 26 2018, 09:13 PM)
single hdmi cable to tv.. this hdmi cable will send video to tv only.

afaik, to get hdmi ARC, u use another HDMI tv->AVR, set it correctly.

can't remember too well, but I think hdmi 1 or 2 can do it.

so, yes, u need to use another hdmi cable, do the settings right.

alternatively, save hdmi cable... use toslink optical cable tv->AVR.

result is the same - tv is rated DOLBY DIGITAL only.

please read e-manual again... all is explained there.
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Ok I got the HDMI power control syncl to work after unplugging every device connected to the AV receiver and found the offending culprit to break the communication, the Himedia android box. Once I removed it, everything is working fine.

Will connect the TOS link from the TV to the AV receiver for ARC, I did read the e manual but did not find the requirement for TOS link mentioned or maybe I misunderstood the diagram.
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post Sep 27 2018, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Sep 27 2018, 10:39 AM)
yes, HDMI arc can be messed up by some devices... hyppbox is another common culprit.

android boxes, i wudn't know which cause or dun cause ARC issue.

i use optical output, all is good, whether tv android apps or ext devices input direct to tv.
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Sharp HDMI ARC is on HDMI 2 only?
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post Sep 27 2018, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Sep 27 2018, 11:03 AM)
that's what e-manual says.

if u tried hdmi1 no good, can try hdmi2 and see how.

hdmi1, 2 are capable of 4k hdr, chroma 444; not hdmi3, 4.
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I will re read the e-manual again
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post Oct 2 2018, 12:54 PM

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QUOTE(jerrymy @ Oct 1 2018, 12:44 PM)
Hi, this is a different model. Notice the model number ends with ...6500x and not 6800x. 6500x is a non-android smart tv which you cannot install other program.  Now there's sales on www.goshop.com.my . you can get one at less than RM3050 after 10% discount.

6800x model also comes with more powerful picture processing capabilities and better sound as stated in their specs. Although I think if you get a 6500x, you can still source for a good Android box to complement it.
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Yes, I compared the 6800X and 6500X side by side at ESH SS2 before deciding, the video on the 6800x has more depth compared to 6500X


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post Oct 22 2018, 11:22 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Oct 20 2018, 03:23 PM)
i am just "warning" u that if u r used to a samll TV, watching low grade videos on a big TV will give your eyes some strain.

u will probably hate it, curse and swear why u bot such a big tv. biggrin.gif

really, even for 720p videos, at 10ft... it will take yr eyes a while to accept it.
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Indeed, my parents are complaining that Astro is super blur on the 60 inch from our normal viewing distance of 10 feet. We upgraded from a 42inch Plasma. I use to watch Netflix etc, that's when the detail and clarity really shines.

Astro HD channels are also not that sharp, presumably due to compression and only 720p grade.

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post Oct 22 2018, 05:19 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Oct 22 2018, 11:41 AM)
astro and unifitv HD channels are 1080i; netflix HD is highly compressed - these are ok.

SD channels, bad! biggrin.gif

however, if u playback full 1080p/2160p videos, 60" delivers very nice picture.

i think it is all about the size of the screen that need more pixels to produce sharp, rich color picture.

simply can't get good picture with low grade videos unless on small/very small screen.

hence, my repeated calls for 50" or lower if u r not watching high resolution stuff.

4k broadcast by IPTVs will be answer to large TV's - sky, bein and many others already doing since a few years ago; astro just introducing...
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Indeed, but some Astro SD contents are being upscaled well, compared to others. Even on HD, some content on Astro is not sharp; probably because I am using the 2nd gen Astro PVR.

I subscribed to Netflix UHD, so far contents are ok; even for shows marked as HD.

And yeah, the source resolution needs to be good for good image to be output smile.gif
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post Nov 23 2018, 02:58 PM

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QUOTE(gacktleong @ Nov 23 2018, 11:04 AM)
tv box = mi box 3 (borrow from fren)
sound bar = sony ct-390

the audio lags like 0.5s, for both online streaming and local playback. same thing happens when i replace the tvbox with a PC

i called to sharp, the technician told me it is becos the signal conversion between analog and digital (which i do not understand what he is saying or he is trying to bs me, as i using all hdmi connection, i assume my signal is all digital)
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Can you set the audio sync or time delay on the sound bar (if they have this option)?


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post Nov 23 2018, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(gacktleong @ Nov 23 2018, 03:03 PM)
yea, it is a low end soundbar, got it rm7xx last time

it doesnt have any audio sync setting, as it has very basic setting. I bought the soundbar to sony center, they checked and tested, found nothing wrong with the unit.

so i assume the ARC connection got problem, also tried using another hdmi 2.0 cable, doesnt help
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Can you try mibox or PC, optical link direct to sound bar and HDMI to TV. Check if you have any lag?

Alternatively like someone suggested, try the soundbar to another Sharp or other than Sony TV, to check if there is such lag.

Sony TV like AVFan mentioned, may have specific programming for this soundbar in terms of sound syncing.


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post Nov 23 2018, 04:24 PM

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https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/support...ticles/00198068

Based on Sony Technical Bulletin, their recommendation is to connect your input source device (Mibox / PC) --> Soundbar --> TV; for out of sync audio.

There is also a Vertical.S On/Off, which you may want to read about.


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post Oct 3 2019, 07:36 AM

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QUOTE(Bchen @ Oct 1 2019, 04:04 PM)
Hi Avfan,
would like to check on LC60UA6800X vs 60ALIX, what is better and worth to buy is the prices are the same.
Thanks
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LC60UA6800X is an older model, currently can get it for less than RM3k; which I believe makes it a value buy.

Spec wise both look the same on paper, but I didn't do a side by side comparison of both TV.

We are currently using LC60UA6800X for the past one year, so far so good. Initially Netflix and YouTube used to crash, but after one or the software update; it's smooth as butter with no lag or crash.
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post Oct 12 2019, 07:02 PM

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QUOTE(Agent 47 @ Oct 12 2019, 05:50 AM)
Does anyone here know how to turn off soap opera effect for this tv? It's driving me crazy when all Netflix show looks cheap now.
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Did you enter the advanced mode and did something there? From my experience, once enter the advanced mode somehow the soap opera effects come on.

You can factory reset it, and it returns to normal. If it doesn't, please contact Sharp
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post Feb 8 2024, 02:25 PM

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QUOTE(KelvinYen @ Feb 8 2024, 12:57 PM)
what a sad news, the tv not even have play store option for me to select. I did tried to search from Google to check any update can be downloaded to USB and install it, but it seems not able to find
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I think 6500X is not an Android TV, It is Sharp Smart TV.

The other way is to get a Xiaomi Stick and use that instead, plug it into your HDMI port.
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post Feb 8 2024, 02:26 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Dec 21 2022, 12:07 AM)
See ue630x thread.

Try restarting with ABOUT in settings. It loses connection sometimes.

UA6800x is not a gud TV, I already claimed warranty, replacement ck1x, much better model.
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Sorry your UA6800X is dead? what went wrong with it?

So far mine is still working fine but considering if I should move to LG OLED TV

 

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