No Database Every time I turn the TV of it loses all the stations stored in memory and I have to rescan. Does yours keep the stored channels in memory? It also loses the stored "personal" picture settings and the time zone.If this is normal operation I'll try the Axion. No Database Every time I turn the TV of it loses all the stations stored in memory and I have to rescan. Does yours keep the stored channels in memory? It also loses the stored... » Read More No Database Every time I turn the TV of it loses all the stations stored in memory and I have to rescan. Does yours keep the stored channels in memory? It also loses the stored "personal" picture settings and the time zone.If this is normal operation I'll try the Axion. « Show Less
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I have had my TV two days. I love everything about it except that it has this memory loss problem. I am somewhat relieved to hear others have the same issue. It means I won't bother to get a replacement. But in fact I see no alternative in the market so will probably just keep this and bear with resetting stations. I think we should all be contacting Haier, however, to assure that they fix this thing in future models
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I have no idea, Ba Lo - I haven't noticed whether stereo is provided or not. I don't listen to the unit with headphones, which would make it easy to determine. And right now, I don't even have the original unit to listen to. I have already sent it back - the new one should arrive tomorrow.
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Ba Lo, it would drive me nuts to know that the unit was defective out of the box. I was not impressed with the picture, perhaps there was more defective than the memory.
598519
Well, that's that. We received the replacement unit in the mail today. Fantastic reception and display, but no channel memory. You have to rescan all channels every time you turn on the power, whether you use the remote, or the switch on the side. The channel memory is simply defective. So, I am sending back the replacement unit as well. Too bad - if they fixed this design, they'd have the best little TV out there!
598520
Thanks, I've decided to return the TV. I can't deal with rescanning every time I turn it on.
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MVM, I agree 100%. I did leave a message on the Haier website regarding the problem. I'm away from home until Thursday. If I don't hear from them by then mine goes back as well.
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Well, back on track after Ba Lo's thread hijack, the replacement unit arrived today. The picture is noticeably better than the original unit but...nothing stays in memory. Channels, time zone, personal settings.It wouldn't be so bad if it accepted direct entry of channels but they need to be in memory for that. I think I'll get a USB tuner or a card for my computer and try that. Really disappointed in the QC on these units.
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When we first purchased ours, it 'remembered' the channels. Now it loses them - every time. I think we have a lemon, and I will likely ask for a replacement. Other reviewers have complained about this, saying the factory told them it was 'designed that way.' I truly doubt that. First, because it didn't behave that way out of the box. Second, why would you be able to specify which channels to show/hide? And third, why would you be able to specify a favorite channel? It just makes no sense. I wish I could figure out how to reset it somehow. I think this is a nonvolatile memory issue. I will do some more internet research to see if anyone has a solution, but none has occurred to me yet. When we first purchased ours, it 'remembered' the channels. Now it loses them - every time. I think we have a lemon, and I will likely ask for a replacement. Other reviewers have complained about this, saying the factory told them it was 'designed that way.' I truly doubt that. First, because it didn't behave that way out of the box. Second, why would you be able to specify which channels to show/hide? And third, why would you be able to specify a favorite channel? It just makes no sense. I wish I could figure out how to reset it somehow. I think this is a nonvolatile memory issue. I will... » Read More When we first purchased ours, it 'remembered' the channels. Now it loses them - every time. I think we have a lemon, and I will likely ask for a replacement. Other reviewers have complained about this, saying the factory told them it was 'designed that way.' I truly doubt that. First, because it didn't behave that way out of the box. Second, why would you be able to specify which channels to show/hide? And third, why would you be able to specify a favorite channel? It just makes no sense. I wish I could figure out how to reset it somehow. I think this is a nonvolatile memory issue. I will do some more internet research to see if anyone has a solution, but none has occurred to me yet. « Show Less
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I have had mine for 2 days now, instead of hitting reset button to make it work, turn on tv's first before , example blue ray player, this will work without hitting reset button
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mine just plugs directly into the back of the TV, then you just turn it a bit till you get your channels, and also run the channel scan on your menu. If all your channels don't show up, turn the antenna a bit more then rescan til you get all the channels you want.
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If you're receiving digital signals through your antenna, there is a limited TV guide for each station. Unfortunately it is not as good as the guide that shows up with a cable company's DVR. Some stations only list programs up to a few hours beyond the time you access the guide while other stations guides go for up to 48 hours beyond the current time. Kind of frustrating for shows you want to record that are a few days or more out from your current time. You could access tvguide.com from your computer and write down the dates/times of those shows and manually program recording times for them on the DVR.
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Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and see others that have the same problem. Good luck. Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and... » Read More Hi, my friend bought her tv (save model KDL-46VL150) from a dealer around here and since january 15, 2010 has not been able to listen to it. It worked about 10 days, then a red flashing light came on et OFF went the TV. If I were you, I would return that model number. They all seem to have the same problem and unless you have bought from Costco the other dealers won't take it back (they sent you back directly to Sony who sent's you a repairman. And Sony is sure not in a hurry to fix it. She is still waiting for the repairman even after numerous phone calls and complaints. Check the web and see others that have the same problem. Good luck. « Show Less
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Hmmm . . . I was in a room without television when I tried them, and I believe the set in the other room was off. I'll try again without any other electronics on and update. Thanks for the tip!
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On my TV, when switched to antenna it had to go through and search for all the channels available the first time. After that, it saved the channel numbers and when switching it did not search again.
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What apps have you installed? You should keep them to a minimum for TV viewing. Anything else you should do on a tablet. Like suggested earlier, do a factory reset and start allover.Then again, if having done that, you still have memory problems, you could have a TV problem.Good luck.
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Be sure to push the reset button and then press the scan button possibly multiple times until you here the tv. Mine usually takes 1 push. This will also happen if your batteries are low. My tv does not have an available audio output so I have it hooked directly to my cable box output. So make sure you check your connections as well.
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Try moving it around and rescan it every time you move it. That's what I did and I finally got 25 channels. Move it up higher, down lower, across the room a bit, and then to the other side. Keep moving and scanning until you get more channels. I don't know what else to tell you. I hope it works better for you.
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If I recall correctly, several years ago, my entire area went from analog reception to digital. It might have been an FCC decision. You can contact Sharp or your local cable or satellite provider and ask them. It's a very nice TV. We've had it for several years with no problems -- good luck.
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It does have memory presets. 4 of them, I think...and when you turn it on and off it goes back to the station it was previously set to. I'm not sure exactly how to change the presets though
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To yell you the truth, I started with XBMC and it froze up on me and it was returned to Amazon. I never had a chance to check out you tube app because XBMC has you tube as well. Sorry but that's all I know.
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It mostly stays on the same channel. At times, if I'm trying to change to channel 209 for example, it would only ready one of the numbers and change to channel 2 or 9 instead. After multiple times trying, it usually works. But there are times where the effort is not really worth it.
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I honestly don't recommend it because it's not truly unlimited for as long as you own it. it does expire then you'll be stuck buying another one AGAIN! I have a lot of problem with it freezing up for hours or days sometimes. the channels are not guaranteed and have changed on me. some have been eliminated :-(I also noticed that sometimes the channels are simply not available to watch. In my opinion, it was not worth the price. I heard zaap is better and less problems so that's what I will try next.
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Yes, I had problems with news logos and noticed image retention after 2 months of using it. We watch the same news several hours a day. I am a bit of a purist though, my wife doesn't even notice it. I used Disney's WOW to remove the retention which worked reasonably well. You have to look really carefully to see the ghost logo. To prevent more retention issues I decided to install a second smaller LCD for watching news. I don't think this TV is worse than other plasmas (this is my 2nd plasma), but if you're a purist like I, you might get annoyed but the retention issue and you're better off getting an LCD but then you will have to miss the superb picture quality. Yes, I had problems with news logos and noticed image retention after 2 months of using it. We watch the same news several hours a day. I am a bit of a purist though, my wife doesn't even notice it. I used Disney's WOW to remove the retention which worked reasonably well. You have to look really carefully to see the ghost logo. To prevent more retention issues I decided to install a second smaller LCD for watching news. I don't think this TV is worse than other plasmas (this is my 2nd plasma), but if you're a purist like I, you might get annoyed but the retention issue and you're better off... » Read More Yes, I had problems with news logos and noticed image retention after 2 months of using it. We watch the same news several hours a day. I am a bit of a purist though, my wife doesn't even notice it. I used Disney's WOW to remove the retention which worked reasonably well. You have to look really carefully to see the ghost logo. To prevent more retention issues I decided to install a second smaller LCD for watching news. I don't think this TV is worse than other plasmas (this is my 2nd plasma), but if you're a purist like I, you might get annoyed but the retention issue and you're better off getting an LCD but then you will have to miss the superb picture quality. « Show Less
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Really simple mind HERE....so is there a DVD in it that you can take out and review daily and reinstall? I need a new system...using old tv with vcr..so I can rewind and watch the next day for camera in the back.... could someone kinds give me the simple way this works? Also can you hook to your TV and watch real time?