How easy is it to read the temperature? My dad has macular degeration and it is hard for him to see. Does the back light really help make the numbers brighter?
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I really like the maverick. I find it easy to read the temps. However, I have lights outside where I grill, so I am not sure how terrific the backlight of the product is. Hope this helps.
309814
I haven't noticed the backlighting at all. It's hard for me to imagine what macular degeneration is like and how difficult it is to see. I can tell you that the numbers are fairly large and very easy to read. And as a tool it really does work great. Good luck. Joe Koplin
309815
The temp reading color/brightness stays the same with the light being on or off. The back light actually turns the background to a bright orange hue which does a great job to contrast the block font.
309816
Reading the temperature is very easy, the numbers (Meat Temp & BBQ Temp) are about 5/8" (15mm) high and are very bold. The setting numbers are about 1/2 that, but in bold type.
309817
I find the display easy to read and, yes, the back light does add brightness to the background that makes the numbers even easier to read.
309818
I have excellent vision so I cannot say with surety that your father will be able to see it clearly, but the backlight is bright without being harsh. The numbers are big enough and with the orange-ish light illuminating the black numbers, it was quite easy for everyone at the cook-off we recently attended to see even in the brightest and darkest hours.
309819
I only know one person with macular degeneration, and he must look very closely at the object to make it out. With the backlight on, this thermometer is bright and has good contrast so it is my belief that your father would be able to use it successfully. In the event that his condition is advanced to the point that he cannot, Amazon has a most excellent return policy for merchandise that fails to meet your expectations. I really don't think you will need to go that route but it is available. I trust that this helps and that you and your dad (and your cokking) will benefit.
1098563
If by illuminated do you mean it can be seen in the dark, not at all. This unit is very basic. The status of what it is doing does display with little black letters & numbers. If you have decent vision it should be clear.
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Contrast 81Backlight 70Dynalight onBrightness 50Advanced Picture settings>Dynamic Contrast MiddleTemp Med.Let me know how you like these settings,Paul
2196135
It is MUCH easier to read in sunlight. There is no reflection bouncing back at you from the screen, though when it is very bright outside you may notice a shadow replacing the reflection.
1394742
I usually just turn it off when I'm done taking my temperature. When I hit the off button the screen will light up for a second so that I can see what my temperature is. It saves your temperature so when you turn it on again, the temperature will still be there. I don't think there is a way to keep the light on though.
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Not painfully difficult - just more difficult than if it were inverted. At night with the backlight on, it's perfectly readable. The only time I have issues is at dawn/dusk when the backlight doesn't compensate for the screens low brightness
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Somebody posted these settings, try them and post back your results.Backlight: 60Contrast: 89Brightness: 51H. Sharpness: 50V. Sharpness: 50Color: 52Tint: R2Expert control:Dynamic Contrast: OffNoise Reduction: OffMPEG Noise Reduction: OffSuper Resolution: OffBlack Level: LowReal Cinema: OnColor Gamut: StandardEdge Enhancer: HighColor Filter: OffColor Temperature: WarmGamma: 2.2Method: 2 PointsPattern: OuterR/G/B Contrast: 0/0/0R/G/B Brightness: 0/0/0R/G/B/C/M/Y/K Tint / Color: 0 (all)TruMotion: UserDe-Judder: 1De-Blur: 7LED Local Dimming: HighAspect: Just ScanEnergy Saving: Off Also this link to a review of this model has some info that may be useful: http://www.highdefjunkies.com/showthread.php?9230-Review-LG-55LW5600-LED-LCD Somebody posted these settings, try them and post back your results.Backlight: 60Contrast: 89Brightness: 51H. Sharpness: 50V. Sharpness: 50Color: 52Tint: R2Expert control:Dynamic Contrast: OffNoise Reduction: OffMPEG Noise Reduction: OffSuper Resolution: OffBlack Level: LowReal Cinema: OnColor Gamut: StandardEdge Enhancer: HighColor Filter: OffColor Temperature: WarmGamma: 2.2Method: 2 PointsPattern: OuterR/G/B Contrast: 0/0/0R/G/B Brightness:... » Read More Somebody posted these settings, try them and post back your results.Backlight: 60Contrast: 89Brightness: 51H. Sharpness: 50V. Sharpness: 50Color: 52Tint: R2Expert control:Dynamic Contrast: OffNoise Reduction: OffMPEG Noise Reduction: OffSuper Resolution: OffBlack Level: LowReal Cinema: OnColor Gamut: StandardEdge Enhancer: HighColor Filter: OffColor Temperature: WarmGamma: 2.2Method: 2 PointsPattern: OuterR/G/B Contrast: 0/0/0R/G/B Brightness: 0/0/0R/G/B/C/M/Y/K Tint / Color: 0 (all)TruMotion: UserDe-Judder: 1De-Blur: 7LED Local Dimming: HighAspect: Just ScanEnergy Saving: Off Also this link to a review of this model has some info that may be useful: http://www.highdefjunkies.com/showthread.php?9230-Review-LG-55LW5600-LED-LCD « Show Less
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We do not have a copy of the instructions because this item has sold out. Please verify the instructions are for the same model number. Also please try the backlight feature in the evening because it may not be strong enough to see in strong daylight. Thanks.
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I think it "works", although I don't think it is thermal vision. As soon as we got them I went into our bedroom and darkened it. Things you couldn't see with the naked eye were "visible" with the Eye Clops. This was pretty neat, but the other features were a bit cheesy. We returned all three that we had ordered.
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ive had my tv for a few months and its pretty crystal clear. my boyfriend figured out the settings for me but he just plays around with it. he has the setting like this: picture mode- standard, backlight- 72, contrast- 100, color- 25, brightness- 0, sharpness- 6.Now under advanced picture settings:auto brightness- off, dynalight- on, dynamic contrast- high, edge enhancer- off, noise reduction- off, clear scan- cinema.Good Luck
2094228
I suggest a short test run in an open to air area. When I set it without my glasses, I set it wrong. It did what I had set, though. When I set it with my glasses on, it performed fine. The time setting dial is hard to read. If the test does not work properly, exchange the unit. When it works right, it is effective
1429337
The light is cool-to-cold, not warm at all, but I'm getting used to it and noticed that I no longer squint when reading. Hope this helps you decide. It's really a very nice light and its personal-preference positioning makes it stand above other chair or desk-side lamps.
634180
I have never had that problem. Best advice i can give is shade the device with your hand to eliminate light to it. Should be very easy to read then. Good luck.
2108825
The light is hot, as in very hot 120+ Fahrenheit. (can cause some slides to dry out, but actually not that common) I wouldn't think it would it would ever need to be changed. I would expect in the least 1000 light hours for use. Lastly in this day and age you can either change the light socket, or the bulb itself, maybe with led. However I discovered compared to the scopes at school that being so bright can actually help in some cases. So if you're handy I would honestly change it out for an LED bulb, or just ignore it. This was the biggest flaw in this scopes design, along with the tray holder. If it wasn't for the good lenses, and the price - I would of never of bought it. But for biology - this scope is unbeatable for the price. Anything else let me know, thanks for asking by the way, I appreciate it.
361898
I was just reading on the Red Cross site that older people, like my mom, have trouble gauging how cold they are - their internal thermometer is off. This can be important in a winter situation if the power goes off at home due to a storm. And it seems like most other small thermometers were getting really bad reviews. So this is an option for me.
1372193
This isn't a thermal imaging device, so the temperature of what you are viewing does not matter. This device works with little to no light and does that extremely well, but if you are looking for a thermal device, this isn't what you are looking for.
733044
Buy led shades. They are tinted plastic that you cut to size and stick over the incredibly bright time readout. I had same problem. They are way overpriced but work. I actually had to put two of them on so I can sleep.